Rockshots Records and Lay Of The Autumn proudly present the official music video for “Thrown Away”, one of the standout tracks from their debut album “Of Love And Sorrow” released on October 25th, 2024.
A striking blend of Symphonic Power Metal, cinematic soundscapes, and electronic elements, “Thrown Away” explores struggle, catharsis, and empowerment themes. The song is driven by intense riffs, soaring melodies, and fast, intricate guitar and keyboard solos, complemented by ERIA’s evocative vocal performance, which captures vulnerability and strength.
Following the success of “Lost In Your Eyes”, this new track from “Of Love And Sorrow”, “Thrown Away” further establishes the band’s ability to craft music that balances melancholy with power, emotion with precision, and melody with intensity. The album, featuring 10 tracks blending Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Melodic Death Metal, and cinematic influences, was mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia Mundi) at The Metal House Studios, ensuring a rich, polished, and dynamic sound.
Lay Of The Autumn continues to deliver a fresh yet familiar take on the symphonic metal genre, blending grand orchestrations with driving energy. With “Thrown Away” they offer listeners an emotional and powerful journey through their signature sound.
Track Listing: 1 – When It Rains – 2:27 2 – Flowing Tears – 5:52 3 – Lost In Your Eyes – 5:51 4 – After All This Time? Always – 5:44 5 – Thrown Away – 5:53 6 – Undergo Deconstruction – 5:55 7 – Love You To Death – 6:20 8 – Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie – 5:02 9 – Of Love And Sorrow – 5:59 10 – Who Is To Blame – 5:39
Cover artwork, logo and layout by Mattias Norén
Lay Of The Autumn are:
Main Singer: Iryna Eria Boyarkina – ERIA Growl Singer: Andrea Gambaro Keyboards/Composition: Davide Scuteri Music Guitar: Davide Lovecchio Bass: Cesare Ferrari Drums: Michele Olmi Mix and Mastering: Ettore Rigotti at The Metal House Music Label: Rockshots Records Moviemaker: Moviedel Productions Photos: Flarescape Cover artwork: ProgArt Media – Artwork by Mattias Norén Jewel Designer: helenaromanova
Cape Town’s heavy rock powerhouse, We Kill Cowboys, have released their latest single, “Sweat and Blood,” accompanied by a striking music video. The track offers a raw and emotional glimpse into the band’s upcoming album, Back from the Dead, slated for release later this year via Mongrel Records.
Formed by tattoo artist and singer-songwriter Alex Muller, We Kill Cowboys deliver a unique sonic blend that fuses elements of psychedelic rock, punk rock, grunge, and stoner blues. The band’s distinctive sound—gritty, compelling, and unapologetically raw—has established them as a force to be reckoned with in the South African rock scene.
Front and centre, Alex Muller’s powerful, gravel-edged vocals breathe life into thought-provoking and anti-establishment themes. “Sweat and Blood” is no exception. Speaking about the song, Alex shares, “The song is about our own internal, mental struggle. Being in that negative mind loop where you feel disconnected from reality, from yourself. It can be a scary place to go through situations that leave you distrusting yourself. The chorus brings it back—back to letting that shit go and loving yourself. Trusting yourself by letting go of the thoughts and behaviours that don’t serve your highest good. We’re always searching for that internal peace of mind.”
With Alex’s hauntingly passionate delivery leading the charge, We Kill Cowboys’ lineup features Mornay on guitar, Andrew on drums and Miggs on bass. Known for their high-voltage live performances, the band bring unparalleled energy and immersion to their shows. Their ability to captivate audiences with both their sonic force and compelling narratives is a testament to their commitment to pushing the boundaries of modern rock.
Emo rock revivalists THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums)—have unveiled their latest single, “Hearse For Two (feat. Lilith Czar).” Illuminating the themes of devastating loss and eternal love, the song has been released one week ahead of Valentine’s Day. The song is taken from their critically acclaimed second album, GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY. Listen to the song HERE and watch the video HERE.
“‘Hearse for Two’ is one of the most personal and emotional songs we’ve ever written,” says singer Lee Jennings. “The track captures the intensity of love and loss, and having Lilith Czar join us on this journey brought an entirely new depth to the song. Her raw energy and powerful presence in both the recording and the music video perfectly complement the story we’re telling. We’re so proud to share this collaboration,” adds Jennings, “and hope it resonates deeply with everyone who watches and listens.”
Lilith Czar is thrilled to join THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT on the epic song, the final track on GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY. “After speaking with Lee and learning the story behind ‘Hearse For Two,’ my heart ached for the depth of loss and love it carried, and I felt a profound responsibility to deliver my absolute best in the studio. I understand heartbreak and the kind of loss that leaves a void you’re not sure can ever be filled, so singing alongside THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT felt like a catharsis— a chance to channel that pain into something meaningful.”
GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, released September 13, 2024 via Better Noise Music, consists of 14 tracks of theatrical, dramatic, unapologetic, full-throated flair with guest appearances from Bert McCracken of The Used, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, and Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire. Get a copy of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on CD or digital download now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/gfsc
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, The Funeral Portrait will unveil an exclusive and highly limited release of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on blood-filled vinyl. Dubbed the Bloody Valentine Edition, this rare collector’s item will be available exclusively through the band’s official webstore at http://www.TheFuneralPortraitMerch.com.
The release will be accompanied by a special merchandise drop, offering The Coffin Crew additional collectibles to complement this unique vinyl. The launch is set for 12:00 AM EST on February 14th, making this a midnight event fans won’t want to miss.
Last November THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT landed the #1 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their hit single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills).” This marks the band’s first-ever #1 radio single and first entry onto any Billboard chart. The single has garnered over 6.5 million streams globally and over 600k views for its prom-themed music video.
“Holy Water” is the band’s latest single that’s blowing up the radio airwaves now, with MetalPlanetMusic.com describing the song as “a full-on arena anthem sound that hits straight between the ears. The beat is hard and uncompromising, with the dual guitar riffs forcing the emotion down your throat. The choral harmony during the bridge gives the track a ‘it’s our song, and we’re going to do what the fuck we want to’ vibe. It’s a real monster of a track.”
Meanwhile, Pandora named THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT as one of their “Artists to Watch 2025: The Pandora Ten,” which spotlights a group of ten emerging artists across all genres that it believes will break through in the coming year.
In touring news, after a robust tour season in 2024 supporting the likes of Five Finger Death Punch and The Hu, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will continue bringing their message to the masses with an aggressive touring plan for 2025. The band is on the road now throughout the U.S. and Canada, with shows that launched yesterday (February 6) in Seattle, WA at The Crocodile. Check out their latest dates with Catch Your Breath & Archers here:
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT TOUR DATES 2/6 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^ 2/7 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre ^ 2/8 Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre ^ 2/10 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades ^ 2/11 Pomona, CA – The Glass House ^ 2/12 Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom ^ 2/14 Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall ^ 2/15 Dallas, TX – Southside Music Hall ^ 2/16 Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live ^ 2/17 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown ^ 2/20 Orlando, FL – The Abbey ^ 2/21 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Hell ^ 2/22 Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre ^ 2/24 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage ^ 2/25 Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry ^ 2/27 New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre ^ 2/28 Cambridge, MA – The Middle East ^ 3/1 Montreal, QC – Theatre Fairmount ^ 3/2 Toronto, ON – Opera House ^ 3/4 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge ^ 3/5 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater ^ 3/7 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater ^ 3/8 Salt Lake City, UT – Grand @ The Complex ^ ^ with Catch Your Breath & Archers
Julien-K is set to hit the road with Powerman 5000 this April, bringing their electrifying live show to cities across the U.S. The tour kicks off on April 11 at the iconic House of Blues in San Diego, CA, promising an unforgettable night of industrial rock energy.
Adding to the excitement, Julien-K will perform at the legendary Rainbow Anniversary Festival on the Sunset Strip on April 13, celebrating one of rock’s most historic landmarks.
The band is also putting the final touches on their highly anticipated new album, DRK|MODE, slated for release this spring.
More tour dates will be announced for Fall 2025. Stay tuned for updates and get ready for an epic year of music.
For tickets, tour updates, and more, visit Julien-K’s official website] or follow them on social media.
With the song “The Final Enemy” CARNAL FORGE is back with a new violent release with a mix of fierce thrash and melodic death metal. Crushing aggression combined with melody and technical and fast aggressive riffing. The song is taken fro the EP “The Fractured Process”, that will be released on March 7, via ViciSolum Productions.
Check out “The Final Enemy” lyric video or listen to the song at the digital platform of your choice.
The new EP are mixing fierce thrash and melodic death metal. Aggression combined with melody and technical, fast, aggressive riffing is always in focus. But it was not obvious nor certain that anything would ever come into fruition… as a lot has happened along the way.
The follow-up to 2019’s Gun to mouth salvation was recorded shortly after, and was ready for release in 2020, but then Covid hit the world and put a halt to basically everything resulting in the completion of the recording to stop and two members dropping out along the way eager to move forward. Jari Kuusisto to form his own death band Farsoth and Lawrence Dinamarca to join forces with Scar Symmetry. Petri becoming a father and Lars in the middle of a Cancer treatment has been slowing the process down and resulted in a number of songs being discarded but now it is time to move forward again and put the pieces together.
The band comments: Lars Lindén: ”The fact that we lost 2 members doesn’t really change anything negative for those of us who are left. Petri and I are used to people coming and going and sometimes visions diverge. For my part, I’m glad I’m alive, fighting cancer for nearly 2 years and happy that we could finally take this step, now looking forward to the writing of the next real album.”
Petri Kuusito: ”I haven’t thought much about only having three songs left. Of course, it would have been nice to get a whole album out but given the circumstances I am still happy to get out what we have left. I feel that it is music that I can really stand for, I always like to combine melody with aggression and want to capture some kind of feeling, partly with the melodic but also in the more technical and fast more aggressive riffing. I have always thought that quality must come before quantity and then it can sometimes take longer, but sometimes you need a kick in the ass to get going.”
Tommie Wahlberg: ”The last 4 years have been rough in many ways, and a lot has happened, both good and bad. It’s going to be really fun to get our songs out now that everything has settled down again. As for the lyrics, it’s about our inner torments and fears, the broken things that we’re constantly working on fixing in order to function. And the inevitable things we must face within ourselves to win. Overall, it’s fun to be back, I hope you like what we have with us.”
Comments on The Fractured Process:
”Carnal Forge still ripping it up after 28 years in the game, super proud to have fronted this beast of a band since the formation in -97 up until 2004. The band has evolved a lot since I left 20 years ago! Just heard some new tunes with the band and I must say it’s the best Carnal Forge I ever heard, totally crushing/thrashing with catchy hooks and killer riffs, I love it you probably will too!”//Jonas Kjellgren
”Carnal Forge obviously have been really busy inside their butcher shop, chopping up another succulent serving of their most tender pieces of meat! These three new songs hit me harder than a porterhouse steak roundkick from Chuck Norris!” //Peter Tuthill
”Carnal Forge is back! These new songs are pure “no filler” just killer tunes filled with all the goods you’d come to expect from the Meat Forgers. No clean vocals, no over the top schlager choruses… just the meat and bones… just the way the Doctor ordered.”//Jens C Mortensen
CARNAL FORGE: PETRI KUUSISTO – GUITAR LARS LINDÉN – BASS TOMMIE WAHLBERG – VOCALS LAWRENCE DINAMARCA – DRUMS (session)
Accvsed have unleashed their latest single ‘Don’t Let Me Fall Apart’ featuring The Narrator. The track delivers a powerful mix of crushing breakdowns, emotional melodies, and intense vocals, cementing the band’s signature sound.
Accompanied by a visually striking music video, the song explores themes of inner struggle and resilience, bringing raw energy and emotion to the forefront. The collaboration with The Narrator adds an extra layer of depth, making this one of Accvsed’s most compelling releases to date.
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