DERAPS release “Viva Rock N’Roll”, the third single and also the title track from the forthcoming studio album “Viva Rock N’Roll”, out on May 23rd on Metalville Records.
With its explosive riffs and rousing vocals the song captivates you from the very first bar and tempts you to sing and dance along. A life-affirming, energetic party song, a rock anthem for the ages! ‘Viva Rock N’ Roll!
DERAPS’s sophomore album “Viva Rock N’ Roll” is a trip back to the greatest years of Classic Rock music.
The album features a nostalgic but unique sound & vibe, with dominant guitar riffs & solos, angelic vocal harmonies, deep & emotional, as well as fun lyrics, catchy musical hooks and choruses, and a variety of songs & styles that will keep you excited from beginning to end. With its raw feel & mix, DERAPS bring back authenticity, liveness & groove to Rock N’ Roll, topped with a fully hand drawn cover artwork that delivers a powerful message.
A breath of fresh air in the Rock genre, and in today’s music.
TRACK LISTING
Viva Rock N’ Roll
Animal Eyes
The Legend of Larrikin Laddie
Equinox
Last Fall
Solitaire
Setting Sun
Born to Die
Blindside
The Dawg Stomp
Black Sheep Boogie
LINE UP Jacob Deraps – vocals, guitars, bass Josh Gallagher – drums, vocals
Tromsø’s LÜT delivers aggressively delicious stadium punk rock featuring Bela B.
Last summer they had a crazy idea.. What if the biggest name they have gotten to know over the years participated in a song on the new album? Great. Let’s give Bela B the call. And the next thing they know, he was standing at Tromsø airport, eager to get going recording and exploring LÜT’s home turf. They say it feels like a fever dream looking back, luckily they have proof in both the song and some pictures. The result? Judge for yourself.
So here it is: Glücksschmied (feat. Bela B), a first new taste of something different and grand.
Aggressively delicious stadium punk rock from 4 unbothered and unknown boys and 1 star who needs no introduction. Perfect to skate, hang and hardly work to.
All in all, Glücksschmied (feat. Bela B) is a hard hitting little gem of heavy and catchy guitar riff music. It’s time to get your cool on. Norway’s most northern punks are hitting the sound waves twice as hard! You might wonder where LÜT’s been the last few years? If their creativity froze somewhere up there by the cold beaches of the North. Far from it. Like Global warming and your favourite middle their asses off to speed things up.
Making 2025 the year where the band is finally ready to break their post covid cycle of one song every other year. Like a much-awaited menu update on your favourite takeaway restaurant.
BIO The year is 2014, and the Tromsø-based band that eventually gets the name LÜT sees its inception in hermetically sealed boys’ rooms where hormones and teenage anxiety flowed freely. The result is sharp and distinctive rock, capturing fans from both the underground and the mainstream.
Fast forward to 2024, and LÜT has played at Summer Breeze (DE), Motocultor (FR), Spot Festival (DK), by:Larm, Slottsfjell, Bukta, Malakoff, Trondheim Calling, Vinje Rock, and Tons Of Rock. LÜT has been nominated for Best Newcomer at the Norwegian Grammys (2017) and P3 Gull (2017) awards.
They received praise from Lars Ulrich (Metallica) on his podcast “It’s Electric.”
Their album “Mersmak” from 2021 received a 5/6 rating in Rolling Stone Magazine, leading them to support Germany’s big heroes DIE ÄRZTE on a stadium tour in front of 80,000 people in 2022, and then for Skambankt on their farewell tour in Norway in 2022.
Hello 2025, and a new decade of modern Northern noise.
STORM is quickly emerging as one of the most promising new voices in Nordic rock. Now, he’s back with Fame – a high-energy pop punk single that combines raw intensity with a powerful message about choosing integrity over attention.
Fame is catchy from the first second, but beneath the energetic surface lies a deeper message about staying true to yourself – even when the world demands something else. The track challenges the pressure and expectations that come with chasing fame and asks the question: Who are you when the camera is off?
With its mix of infectious hooks, gritty riffs, and modern production, Fame sticks with you – a track that hits hard while giving you something to think about.
About STORM: Leo Davadi Sundli, better known as STORM, has spent the last few years establishing himself as one of the most exciting new artists to come out of Norway. With millions of views on TikTok and a rapidly growing fanbase, he has carved out a unique space for himself – bridging the gap between the alternative and mainstream scenes.
Earlier this year, he was named “Name of the Month” by GAFFA Nordics and has made a strong impression at festivals like Tons of Rock, Bukta, Månefestivalen, and the legendary Download Festival in the UK. He even brought his genre-blending music to national TV during prime time in Norway – a clear sign that STORM’s appeal goes far beyond niche boundaries.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Bring Me The Horizon, Falling in Reverse, and Yungblud, STORM freely experiments with pop, rock, and electronic elements – creating a sound that is both distinctive and forward-thinking.
2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for STORM – but first, get ready for a punch of infectious pop punk with Fame!
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT keep making serious waves. The emo rock revivalists achieved the #1 spot last November on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their smash single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” and they’re again enjoying Top Ten success on the same charts with “Holy Water,” which features guest vocals by Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch.
The band—Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums)—is building on their growing success by today (April 25) releasing the lyric video for “Skinny Lies.” The track—sonically bracing and lyrically dark, highlighted by Jennings’ riveting vocal delivery—is one of three brand new songs from the forthcoming deluxe edition release of their critically acclaimed second album GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, due out June 13 via Better Noise Music. Watch the video HERE and listen to the song HERE.
“‘Skinny Lies’ is about the cracks in a relationship finally breaking open—the little white lies we tell each other stacking up until there’s nowhere left to hide,” explains singer Lee Jennings. “It’s that moment when the truth is out, and you find yourself wishing you could go back to the comfort of not knowing. This song captures the tension, the regret, and the raw emotions that come with facing reality.”
In connection with the release of “Skinny Lies,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT is hosting a special giveaway for fans to win a trip to Atlanta for a “Hometown Rock Ritual” concert, with proceeds supporting The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ young people. The grand prize includes round-trip travel to Atlanta, a two-night hotel stay for two, and two VIP tickets to their hometown show with Ice Nine Kills at the Tabernacle on Wednesday, June 4, complete with an exclusive onstage experience. Fans can enter HERE.
Pre-orders for the digital, CD and vinyl copies of the deluxe edition of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY are available here. The digital deluxe collection will include 24 songs, including “Holy Water” feat. Ivan Moody, songs from the CASSANOVA EP and the FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS EP, as well as the recently released versions of “Hearse for Two” feat. Lilith Czar and three brand new songs: “Skinny Lies,” “Evergreen,” and “Lost Boy.” The vinyl and CD two-disc deluxe packages feature 21 tracks, one of which is exclusive to the physical formats (“Friends Like These”).
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 HERE.
In touring news, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT has been bringing their message to the masses with an aggressive touring plan that continues throughout 2025. The band kicked off their own headlining tour April 18 with support from The Rasmus and Archers. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will follow these dates on a bill with Ice Nine Kills starting April 30, as well as appearances as part of the Vans Warped Tour, and other big festivals including Louder Than Life, Rocklahoma, Welcome To Rockville, and Rock Fest. Later this year, the band will head to Europe for shows with The Rasmus.
With The Rasmus and Archers: Sun 4/27 Towson, MD The Recher Tue 4/29 Richmond, VA Canal Club Thu 5/1 Greensboro, NC Hangar 1819 Wed 5/7 Springfield, MO The Riff Wed 5/14 Des Moines. IA Wooly’s
With Ice Nine Kills: Thu 4/30 Raleigh, NC The Ritz Sat 5/3 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (KUPD UFEST) Tue 5/6 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater Fri 5/9 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Sat 5/10 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple (FESTIVAL) Tue 5/13 Minneapolis, MN The Fillmore Minneapolis Sat 5/17 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome To Rockville (FESTIVAL) Sun 5/18 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater Tue 5/20 Grand Rapids, MI GLC at 20 Monroe Sat 5/24 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre Thu 5/29 San Antonio, TX Aztec Theatre ** Fri 5/30 Dallas, TX RBC Deep Ellum ** Sat 5/31 Austin, TX Come And Take It Live Sun 6/1 Houston, TX House of Blues Wed 6/4 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle ** Fri 6/6 Tampa, FL The Orpheum ** Sat 6/7 Destin, FL Club LA Sun 6/8 New Orleans, LA The Fillmore (New Orleans) ** Tue 6/10 Birmingham, AL Saturn Wed 6/11 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues ** Headlining with The Word Alive and Melrose Avenue
Festivals: Thu 7/17 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum (WHQG Radio Show) Fri 7/18 Grand Rapids, MI Upheaval Festival Sat 7/19 Cadott, WI Rock Fest Sat 7/26 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour Sun 7/27 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour Sun 8/31 Pryor, OK Rocklahoma Sat 9/20 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life
With The Rasmus: 11/11 Hamburg, Markthalle (DE) 11/12 Berlin, Metropol (DE) 11/13 Warsaw, Stodola (PL) 11/14 Brno, Sono Centrum (CZ) 11/15 Budapest, Barba Negra (HU) 11/16 Vienna, Simm City (AT) 11/17 Munich, Technikum (DE) 11/18 Milan, Alcatraz (IT) 11/20 Zurich, Komplex 457 (CH) 11/21 Karlsruhe, Substage (DE) 11/22 Saarbrucken, Garage (DE) 11/23 Frankfurt, Batschkapp (DE) 11/25 Cologne, Live Music Hall (DE) 11/26 Utrecht, Tivoli (NL) 11/27 Antwerp, Trix (BE) 11/28 Paris, La Cigale (FR) 11/30 Glasgow, SWG3 Galvanizers (GB) 12/1 Manchester, O2 Ritz (GB) 12/2 Cardiff, Great Hall (GB) 12/4 London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (GB) 12/5 Southampton, 1865 (GB) 12/6 Nottingham, Rock City (GB)
GYPSY PISTOLEROS return with the most gloriously unhinged, unapologetic anthem of the year!
From the heart of the Church of the Pistoleros comes a riotous celebration of beautiful weirdos, glittering outcasts, and self-worship with no shame.
“I’M IN LOVE WITH MYSELF!” is a glam-slam-punk battle cry – loud, proud, and drenched in defiant confidence.
Featuring a fan-fuelled, tongue-in-cheek freak-out video (due out around album release date), this is more than a song – it’s a movement. “Why wait for validation when you’ve already fallen head over heels… with YOU?”
Pre-save, pre-add, and get ready to lose your mind. This isn’t vanity — it’s punk therapy.
This is not a cult… it’s a mirror. Look at yourself, and fall in love.
‘Church Of The Pistoleros‘ reviews: “The album of 2025 is coming—dare to be different!” – Maximum Volume Music “A sonic force to be reckoned with—relentless riffs, swagger, and raw power. No other band comes close!” – DJ Pixie, All About The Rock (9/10) “Gypsy Pistoleros’ music is mostly unique, occasionally bizarre, and always brilliant. When the album drops, it’s gonna go with a bang!” – Goth Girl Writing “Anthemic rock meets Latin swagger, glam punk, and emo edge—this is a revolution!” – HRH Magazine “Furious riffs, jackhammer beats, and Lee’s maniacal vocals—pure melodic chaos that’s absolutely addictive. A rallying cry for misfits—blazing their own trail.” The Accidental Music Reviewer “A revolutionary sound—this album is an anthem for outsiders, a call to arms for rock ‘n’ roll rebels everywhere.” – Pete, The RingMaster Review “Punky glam magic in every track. ‘Hide Behind a Smile’ is already an all-time classic!” – Bruce Mee, Fireworks Magazine
Known as renegade glam-punk rockers, Gypsy Pistoleros are celebrated for their eclectic, unorthodox style. Critics praise their music as “unique,” “sheer escapism,” The band invites fans to join the “Church of the Pistoleros,” a movement for the bold, unconventional, and outcast. Their music defies labels and embraces individuality, making them a true standout in the present rock world.
Recorded at the renowned Old Cider Press Studios in Pershore, the album was produced and co-written by the legendary Dave Draper, whose credits include work with Ginger Wildheart, Nickelback, The Professionals and Terrorvision etc. Draper has described Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros as “a total monster” and one of the best projects he’s ever worked on.
The album will be distributed through Earache Records who will distribute both the digital album across all digital platforms and the physical album on CD & Vinyl via HMV & all good Indie Record Stores.
‘Church Of The Pistoleros‘ is a rallying cry to the outcasts, the misunderstood, the shy, the quiet and disenfranchised of Society! A place where they are welcome! Gypsy Pistoleros is a band that refuses to conform. Proudly walking their own path, their music is a rallying cry for misfits everywhere. With a sound that defies traditional genres, Gypsy Pistoleros stand as one of the most unique and innovative acts in the world of rock music today.
Gypsy Pistoleros’ sound spans a vast musical landscape—from 1950s Phil Spector-esque ballads to high-energy glam punk and Latin-infused rock, creating a sonic experience that is truly unmatched. Fusing anthemic rock, Latin swagger, glam punk, and even elements of goth and emo, their music is a celebration of the unconventional.
BACKGROUND Gypsy Pistoleros are no strangers to the rock scene. Since their formation, they have shared stages with icons such as The Ramones, Motörhead, L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Poison, Ratt, ZZ Top, Papa roach and Twisted Sister, amongst many others, building a devoted following in the U.S. and U.K. alike. The band, led by Gypsy Lee Pistolero, is known for their fiery live performances and eclectic mix of sounds, which combine the raw edge of punk rock with Latin rhythms and glam rock theatrics. In 2020, Gypsy Lee Pistolero returned to the music world after a hiatus, bringing a matured yet electrifying energy to the stage. With two successful albums under their belt since their comeback, the band is now poised to make their biggest impact yet with Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros.
Release Date: 02/05/2025 Distributed by: GP Records via Earache Distribution Church of the Pistoleros – GYPSY PISTOLEROS UPC 9360932714682 Catalogue No. EARDD0101063 Cat No / Barcode: •Vinyl: GP002LP | 660111187436 •CD: GP002CD | 660111187382
Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros – U.K. Tour 2025 To coincide with the album release, Gypsy Pistoleros will embark on their highly anticipated “Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros” U.K. tour in 2025, joined by special guests The Outlaw Orchestra.
25th April – Bannermans, Edinburgh 26th April – The Dreadnought, Bathgate 1st May – The Waterloo, Blackpool 2nd May – The Marrs Bar, Worcester (Hometown Album Release Party) 3rd May – The Junction, Plymouth 4th May – Electric Banana, Weston Super Mare 9th May – Melbourn Rock Club, Cambridge 10th May – The Black Heart, London 16th May – The Castle and Falcon, Birmingham 17th May – The Underground, Bradford 11th July – The Tivoli, Buckley 12th July – The Holy Diver, Stockport 19th July – The Anvil, Bournemout 7th – 10th August 2025 – Rebellion Festival, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
After a 25-year hiatus, legendary Australian rock ‘n’ roll band Asteroid B-612 make their long-awaited return with their brand new single, ‘Park Bench Gods‘, released on April 25 via Golden Robot Records. The track is available now on all major streaming platforms.
Lifted from their forthcoming album Roads, Stars, ‘Park Bench Gods‘ is a raucous, full-throttle return to form that captures the essence of what made Asteroid B-612 an underground cult favourite. Recorded in both Australia and Spain throughout 2024, the single is pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll, built to get you moving – whether you’re in the pit or your living room.
The track features the blistering guitar work of band founder, guitarist and songwriter Johnny Casino, alongside the unmistakable raw and soulful vocals of original frontman Grant McIver (from the band’s first three albums). Long-time drummer Ben Fox (a member since 1993) brings his signature locomotive groove, rounding out a rhythm section bolstered by new members Xabi Garre (guitar – Señor No, Roy Loney, Cheetah Chrome) and Juancho Lopez (bass – Paul Collins, Peralta, Kurt Baker Combo).
Emerging from the Australian underground in the early ’90s, Asteroid B-612 became known for their no-compromise approach to rock, blending Detroit punk energy, Aussie pub rock soul, and garage rock grit. From sweaty pub shows across Australia to their cult following in the U.S.A and Europe, the band became a seminal name in underground rock circles, known for their high-octane live performances, explosive guitar work, and raw, heartfelt songwriting.
Now, with ‘Park Bench Gods,’ the band sounds as urgent and vital as ever – ready to reignite dancefloors and dive bars worldwide. Get ready. Hit play. And wear your dancin’ shoes.
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