Charging out of the gate with zero restraint, ‘In Like Flynn’ is a thunderous tribute to the original hesher himself – Errol Flynn. Namazu deliver a barrage of tribal drums, chest-rattling riffs, and an all-out wall of sound that pays homage to heavy music in its most primal and potent form.
The track was recorded and mixed by Alan Burchum (Deadbird, Korroded, Autolith), whose raw touch adds grit and ferocity to the song’s already aggressive nature. Mastered by Ryan Boesch (Fu Manchu, Whores, Foo Fighters, Norma Jean), the end result is a crushing, full-spectrum blast of heaviness that refuses to let up.
‘In Like Flynn‘ is more than a song – it’s a battle cry, a riff-drenched celebration of rock ‘n’ roll’s wilder spirit, and a reminder that Namazu are a force to be reckoned with in the heavy underground. Prepare yourself for the impact – ‘In Like Flynn’ lands everywhere April 18.
Severin Allgood – Vocals, guitar Samuel Hendricks – Drums Adrian Lewis – Bass Eric Fortenbery – Guitar, backing vocals
Irish Folk/Celtic Rock band JOLLY JACKERS unveiled their latest single, “WAR“ now available on all major platforms. The single is from their forthcoming EP, The Blue Disc, due out this May.
With spirited melodies and electrifying rhythms, they invite listeners on an unforgettable journey through the heart of their musical realm. Get ready to be swept away by their signature blend of tradition and innovation as they infuse every note with the soul-stirring spirit of Ireland.
“A theme for most generations but we always hope not ours. War is hell, war never changes. Let’s hope for a brighter future, and never give up hope.,” says the band about “WAR”.
With over 13,000 Facebook followers and nearly 34,000 monthly Spotify listeners, the Jolly Jackers have now played in 13 European countries. The band is getting more and more attention on the Hungarian and international press.
The Budapest based Jolly Jackers, founded in January 2013, is a truly unique and professional production with more than 300 concerts, 5 records and 5 singles behind them.
The band roars like an incredible energy bomb on every stage, be it in a small pub somewhere in the Swiss mountains or at a big international festival in the heart of Spain. They have already played together with artists such as The Rumjacks, Fiddler’s Green, or Eluveitie.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
06.14. Folk im Algeau (DE) 06.28. Hörnerfest (DE) 07.05. Tsukahara Festival (DE) 07.11. Shamrock Castle (DE) 07.19. Sopron, Kelta Feszt 08.01. Festival Maritim, Bréma (DE) 08.02. Festival Maritim, Bréma (DE) 08.03. Festival Maritim, Bréma (DE) 08.14. St Gallen Fest. (CH) 09.30. Prague (CZ) 10.01. Plzen (CZ) 10.02. Brno (CZ) 10.03. Wetzlar (DE) 10.04. Punkrock Schützenfest (DE)
The Band: Rea – vocal, flute, whistle Enéh – bass Ilka – violin Simi – drums Mark – guitar, mandolin
ROTTING CHRIST have stood the test of time. Over the past 35 years, Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their brothers-in-arms have risen from Greece’s blackened catacombs to become one of metal’s most reliable forces.
Backed by a legacy that has both defined and defied black metal, last year, the Greek legends carved out a new set of dark, melodic scriptures with fresh rebellion on the unbreakable Pro Xristou.
“…this is the most arena-worthy Rotting Christ have been in some time”, No Clean Singingwrote about their latest album.
Now, as they continue to tour the world, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil existence with a new live album. This two-hour set was recorded at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in the band’s hometown of Athens. Like a pantheon, it spans the band’s entire career, from early evil classics like “The Sign of Evil Existence” and the gothic one-two punch of “Sorrowful Farewell” and “Among Two Storms” to ” “Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)”, “Κατά τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού”, “Like Father, Like Son” and other chiseled monuments from their modern Hellenic period.
Watch Rotting Christ celebrate 35 Years of Evil Existence Live in Lycabettus on Rotting Christ TV:
35 Years of Evil Existence – Live in Lycabettus is out now on Season of Mist.
The formidable bond between brothers Sakis and Themis Tolis is not only felt across their unholy discography but also live and in the flesh. Having played more than a hundred shows all across the world in 2024, Rotting Christ continue to keep the true metal spirit alive time and time again.
Track-list:
1. 666 (5:45) 2. P’Unchaw Kachun- Tuta Kachun (4:54) 3. Fire God and Fear (4:44) 4. Kata Ton Demona Eaytoy (4:50) [WATCH] 5. Apage Satana (4:40) 6. Dies Irae (4:37) 7. Demonon Vrosis (5:00) [WATCH] 8. Aealo (3:42) 9. Like Father, Like Son (4:41) 10.King of a Stellar War (6:22) 11. Shadows Follow (2:07) 12. Archon (4:25) 1. The Sign of Evil Existence (1:51) 2. Fgmenth Thy Gift (4:16) 3. Societas Satanas (4:07) 4. Forest of N’gai (4:19) 5. Sorrowful Farewell (4:29) [WATCH] 6. Among Two Storms (3:54) [WATCH] 7. After Dark I Feel (4:08) 8. Athanatoi Este (5:32) 9.Nemecic (4:17) 10. In Yumen Xibalba (6:27) 11. Grandis Spiritus Diavolos (6:05) 12. The Raven (5:28) 13. Under the Name of Legion (5:51) Full runtime: 1:56:31
Started last Friday, Rotting Christ are blessing Europe on The Unholy Trinity Tour with Behemoth and Satyricon. Then this summer, the band will return stateside for an exclusive performance at Milwaukee Metalfest.
The Unholy Trinity 2025, remaining shows: April 6: Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle April 8: Zurich, CH @ Halle 622 April 9: Milan, IT @ Alcatraz April 11: Paris, FR @ Olympia April 12: London, UK @ O2 Brixton Academy April 13: Tilburg, NL @ 013 Poppodium April 15: Cologne, DE @ E-Werk April 16: Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof April 18: Stockholm, SE @ B-K April 22: Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall April 23: Riga, LV @ Palladium April 26: Lichtenfels, DE @ Ragnaroek Fest April 27: Prague, CZ @ 02 Universum
Rotting Christ @ Milwaukee Metal Fest Friday, May 16 – Milwaukee, Wi @ The Rave/Eagles Club [TICKETS]
In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,300 concerts around the globe. Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.
Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push boundaries.
But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek, English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.
In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristou. Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.
Legendary guitarist and songwriter DON FELDER—best known for his iconic role with the Eagles—is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated new studio album, The Vault – Fifty Years of Music, arriving May 23, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The latest single, “Hollywood Victim”, is out now.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary guitarist Don Felder is set to release his highly anticipated new solo album, The Vault – Fifty Years of Music, on May 23, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The album, his first in five years, is a career-spanning collection featuring re-recorded demos and unreleased gems from his extensive musical journey, including tracks originally submitted for Eagles albums.
The latest single, “Hollywood Victim”, offers a scathing look at the allure and pitfalls of fame, serving as a modern companion to Felder’s iconic “Hotel California”. Originally penned in the early ‘90s for the Eagles’ Hell Freezes Over tour, the track tells the story of starry-eyed dreamers who arrive in Hollywood with high hopes, only to become casualties of the city’s ruthless entertainment machine. With searing guitar work and poignant storytelling, “Hollywood Victim” captures the seductive yet unforgiving nature of Tinseltown.
In addition to “Hollywood Victim”, The Vault features a range of stylistic influences and all-star collaborations, including contributions from Steve Lukather, David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Chad Smith, Matt & Gregg Bissonette and Nathan East. The album includes everything from classic rock anthems to introspective ballads, culminating in the poignant closer “Blue Skies”, a heartfelt tribute to Felder’s late Eagles bandmate Glenn Frey.
The multi-talented Felder is also a best-selling New York Times author (Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles), a TV host (the MTV spoof FTV), and a soundtrack composer, having contributed two tracks to Heavy Metal and the score for the 1986 CBS cartoon series Galaxy High. Over the course of his career, he has collaborated with artists such as the Bee Gees, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, and Andy Gibb, as well as contributing guitars to Stevie Nicks’ first two solo albums.
Felder remains a relentless creative force, balancing studio work with a packed touring schedule, including this summer’s Brotherhood of Rock tour alongside Styx and Kevin Cronin. See below for the current tour itinerary.
The Vault – Fifty Years of Music is available for pre-order now. Stream “Hollywood Victim” on all major platforms.
The Vault – Fifty Years Of Music Tracklist: 1. Move On 2. Free At Last 3. Hollywood Victim 4. Last All Night 5. Digital World 6. I Like The Things You Do 7. All Girls Love To Dance 8. Together Forever 9. Heavy Metal 10. Let Me Down Easy 11. Blue Skies
Brotherhood of Rock tour with Styx & Kevin Cronin (* are Solo Don Felder Shows) April 17, 2025 – Emerald Queen, Tacoma, WA * May 10, 2025 – Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, AZ* May 25, 2025 – Epcot, Lake Buena Vista, FL* May 26, 2025 – Epcot, Lake Buena Vista, FL* May 28, 2025 – Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2025 – Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood, FL May 31, 2025 – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL June 2, 2025 – Daily’s Place, Jacksonville, FL June 4, 2025 – Germania Insurance Amphitheatre, Austin, TX June 6, 2025 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX June 7, 2025 – Thunder Ridge Nature’s Arena, Ridgedale, MO June 9, 2025 – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Denver, CO June 11, 2025 – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, Salt Lake City, UT June 13, 2025 – Toyota Pavilion at Concord, Concord, CA June 14, 2025 – Hayden Homes Amphitheatre, Bend, OR June 15, 2025 – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre, Ridgefield, WA June 28, 2025 – Isleta Amphitheatre, Albuquerque, NM June 29, 2025 – Ford Amphitheater, Colorado Springs, CO July 2, 2025 – Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO July 3, 2025 – Vibrant Arena at The Mark, Moline, IL July 5, 2025 – Coca-Cola Amphitheatre, Birmingham, AL July 6, 2025 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA July 8, 2025 – PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC July 9, 2025 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, NC July 11, 2025 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA July 12, 2025 – Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA July 14, 2025 – Empower FCU Amphitheatre, Syracuse, NY August 1, 2025 – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX August 2, 2025 – Brandon Amphitheater – Brandon, MS August 4, 2025 – FirstBank Amphitheatre – Franklin, TN August 6, 2025 – Allianz Amphitheatre at Riverfront – Richmond, VA August 8, 2025 – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion – Camden, NJ August 10, 2025 – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA August 12, 2025 – Broadview Stage at SPAC – Saratoga Springs, NY August 13, 2025 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON August 15, 2025 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN August 16, 2025 – Pine Knob Music Center – Clarkston, MI August 19, 2025 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH August 20, 2025 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland, OH August 22, 2025 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO August 23, 2025 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL August 24, 2025 – American Family Insurance Amphitheatre – Milwaukee, WI September 13, 2025 – Odawa Casino, Petoskey, MI*
The Texas-born and bred guitar shredding powerhouse, and singer/songwriter, Ally Venable is thrilled to share her new song “Unbreakable” ft. Shemekia Copeland. – the latest song to be released off Ally’s highly anticipated forthcoming album, Money & Power, due out on April 18 via Ruf Records.
“This is a powerful duet, and defiant anthem that celebrates the indomitable spirit of women who have weathered life’s storms,” says Ally. “The song paints a vivid portrait of two souls who have both gone through adversity, yet their voices blend in a harmonious tribute to resilience and triumph. I am here to let women know that they can stand tall and face the world with unbreakable courage and strength.”
Ally has been on the road with the iconic Experience Hendrix Tour for the last several weeks and is gearing up to kick off her Money & Power headline tour, in support of the new album on April 12 in Dallas, TX.
All news, tickets and additional information can be found at allyvenableband.com.
Rules are to be broken. Expectations are there to be defined, and glass ceilings are there to be shattered. Having spent the past decade carving out her own unique space in the male-dominated world of blues-rock, Ally Venable’s combative sixth album, Money & Power, demands more of both – for herself, for women around the world, and for anyone else who thought they weren’t worthy of a seat at the table.
“Money & Power is such a strong statement, especially for women,” says the award-winning Texas gunslinger of her Nashville-recorded new release, on which Ally’s crack-squad band is joined by A-list guests Shemekia Copeland and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram.
“All the songs on this album showcase the theme of what it truly means to be a force to be reckoned with. I want this record to wake people up,” continues Ally.
Money and power make the world go round. But in the right hands, music can be every bit as potent. On the heels of 2023’s acclaimed Real Gone – an album that hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts and was still in contention a year later – Ally is rated amongst the best young singer-songwriters in American roots, saluted by Total Guitar magazine in its poll of Top 100 Blues Guitarists.
“With her heels, sequins and Les Paul growling on a leash, she’s one of Ruf’s most head-turning young artists,” wrote Classic Rock, “and while the instrumental prowess can be taken as read, Real Gone marks a growing maturity in the Texan’s songcraft.”
In February 2024, with the dust still settling from Real Gone, the Money & Power sessions saw Ally and producer/drummer Tom Hambridge push through the doors of Nashville’s famous Soundstage Studios. While the studio band was strictly on the A-list, as always, Ally’s new songs are the real stars. That attitude is palpable on opener “Brown Liquor,” Ally’s battlecry decorated by a stinging guest guitar solo from the Mississippi hotshot Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram.
“Maybe Someday” is a blissful moment of redemptive soul, carried along by horns and barbed lyrics aimed at an old flame. Next up is the white-hot title track, with Ally’s guitar set to scorch and a seething message.
“Money & Power shouts to the masses,” she explains, “that women are not to be doubted in their ability to thrive in the world.”
Vital right to the end, Money & Power plays out with “Stepping Stone’s” earthy roar of empowerment, the shuddering, spooky, tremolo-soaked groove of “Feel That Sting,” and the dust blown rocker “Unbreakable,” where Ally goes toe-to-toe with New York powerhouse Shemekia Copeland.
“That song spreads a message of women that have been oppressed,” she says, “to rise to the occasion and break above it all.” Money & Power is a modern roots record that plays by its own rules and marches to the beat of its own drum. The same could be said for Ally herself. “I’m thrilled to release this album,” she says. “For me, it’s a sonic embodiment of a woman’s unstoppable ambition and really showcases my musicality on all fronts. I’m looking forward to seeing where this one will take me.”
Photo by Jeremiah Shepherd
ALLY VENABLE – 2025 U.S. TOUR
APRIL 2025
4/4 Atlantic City, NJ – Experience Hendrix Tour 4/5 Ridgewood, NJ – Experience Hendrix Tour 4/6 Durham, NC – Experience Hendrix Tour 4/12 Dallas, TX – Money & Power Tour 4/13 Austin, TX – Money & Power Tour 4/18 The Woodlands, TX – Money & Power Tour 4/23 Tulsa, OK – Money & Power Tour 4/24 St Louis, MO – Money & Power Tour 4/25 Kansas City, MO – Money & Power Tour 4/30 Nashville, TN – Money & Power Tour
MAY 2025
5/2 Chattanooga, TN – Money & Power Tour 5/3 Walhalla, SC – Money & Power Tour 5/4 Decatur, GA – Money & Power Tour 5/10 Leonardtown, MD – Money & Power Tour 5/14 Annapolis, MD – Money & Power Tour 5/15 Shirley, MA – Money & Power Tour 5/17 Fairfield, CT – Money & Power Tour 5/18 New York, NY – Money & Power Tour 5/21 Sellersville, PA – Money & Power Tour
The iconic British Blues maestro Robin Trower continues his prolific period with the release of his new single, the slow-burning blues of, One Go Round. You can watch the lyric video HERE. The single is taken from his brand-new studio album, Come And Find Me. The record hasa new release date of 16 May and will be out via Provogue.
Trower stands on the cusp of a whirlwind year that will see him put down heavy miles across America and the UK (“I’m chomping at the bit, because I had to cancel a US tour last year due to an operation”). You can pick up tickets HERE.
The guitarist’s famed musicianship takes centre stage on the swampy One Go Round, which lived up to the ‘seize-the-day’ lyric with its rapid birth in the studio. “That was almost an instant finished thing. It was like a hot knife through butter. All the lead work was improvised, and it’s exactly where I live. The lyrical meaning is pretty obvious. You only get one go round, so try and make the most of it,” Trower explains.
This follows the previous single A Little Bit of Freedom, which starts in combative style with a blast of wah guitar and a bold first line (‘I don’t need no-one to think for me’). “I had a strong sense that red tape and rules are really constricting things in the world,” says Trower. “Too much red tape, not enough freedom to think – it’s got to where you feel straitjacketed.”
Come And Find Me was Tracked sporadically over a twelve-month period at Newbury’s Studio 91 (the setting for all Trower’s recent solo albums), the genesis of Come And Find Me speaks volumes about the guitarist’s late-period momentum and high standards.
As he reaches his eighth decade, with a lifetime of accolades and a seminal body of music behind him, Robin Trower is still chasing the biggest high he knows. It always starts the same way, with a road-scuffed Fender Stratocaster and a revved-up Marshall amplifier, those skilful fingers exploring the fretboard until a riff sticks and a new song ignites. And from the cultural flashpoint of Sixties London with Procol Harum, through 1974’s stadium-filling Bridge Of Sighs, right up to this year’s acclaimed Come And Find Me, it’s these addictive moments of creation that have kept the guitarist vital, relevant and contemporary while his peers trade on past glories.
Always a sociable musician and generous collaborator, Trower enlisted his trusted studio band for Come And Find Me. Drummer Chris Taggart once again drives these powerful songs, with returning US bassist Glenn Letsch providing low end on Tangled Love and I Fly Straight To You (Trower played the remainder).
Long-standing vocalist Richard Watts brilliantly interprets the guitarist’s highly personal lyric sheets. For the fairydust, Trower turned to Studio 91’s owner Sam Winfield for the engineering and final mix – but the guitarist was intimately involved with every element.
Fiery, thoughtful and fuelled by real human emotion in a time of machine-generated music, Come And Find Me is hardly the work of a rock icon resting on his laurels. On the contrary: keenly aware of passing time, Robin Trower has made it his late-period mission to capture as many shards of magic as possible. “In one way, I can’t believe it, that I’m still going at 80,” he says. “It’s kind of scary. You know that you’re way down the road, and you could hit a brick wall at any time. But I still love doing this. For me, there’s nothing more rewarding than working on a new song…”
Track Listing
A Little Bit of Freedom
One Go Round
I Would Lose My Mind
Come And Find Me
Take This Hurt Away
The Future Starts Right Here
Tangled Love
Capture The Life Begun
Without A Trace
I Fly Straight To You
Time Stood Still
Tour Dates
14 May Buxton Opera House, Buxton – UK 15 May Oran Mor, Glasgow – UK 17 May Picturedrome, Holmfirth – UK 18 May Town Hall, Birmingham – UK 20 May Cheese & Grain, Frome – UK 21 May O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London – UK 11 Jun The National, Richmond, VA – US 13 Jun Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, PA – US 15 Jun Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA – US 17 Jun Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, NJ – US 18 Jun The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ – US 20 Jun The Paramount, Huntington, NY – US 21 Jun Bardavon, Poughkeepsie, NY – US 24 Jun Tupelo Music Hall, Derry, NH – US 25 Jun The Wilbur, Boston, MA – US 27 Jun Aura, Portland, ME – US 28 Jun Blue Ocean Music Hall, Salisbury, MA – US 01 Jul Center for the Arts of Homer, Homer, NY – US 02 Jul Babeville, Buffalo, NY – US 03 Jul Palace Theatre, Greensburg, PA – US 05 Jul MGM Northfield Park Center Stage, Northfield, OH – US 06 Jul Taft Theatre, Cincinnati, OH – US 08 Jul Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI – US 10 Jul Brown County Music Center, Nashville, IN – US 11 Jul Copernicus Center, Chicago, IL – US 12 Jul Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, WI – US 14 Jul Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, IA – US 16 Jul Upton Theater, Kansas City, MO – US 17 Jul Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, MO – US 19 Jul The Factory, Chesterfield, MO – US
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
