Salt Lake City’s rising alt-rock provocateurs A Lost Asylum return with their fiercest track yet – ‘Bad News Honey, Your Boyfriend’s a Pretty Boy’, out now on all major platforms via Golden Robot Records.
Stream ‘Bad News Honey, Your Boyfriend’s a Pretty Boy’HERE
Clocking in with a punch to the jaw and a smirk on its lips, this high-voltage single doesn’t hold back. “This track bites back. It’s fast, flashy, and dripping with sarcasm – a sharp jab at fake confidence and the shallow egos that come with it. It’s angry, catchy, and doesn’t pull punches.”
Following on from their critically buzzing debut EP, A Lost Asylum continue to carve out their space with a sound that blends aggressive hooks, searing honesty, and tongue-in-cheek fury. ‘Bad News Honey…’ leans into theatrical bravado, shredding through vanity and vapid charm with every beat.
A Lost Asylum are quickly becoming a name synonymous with unapologetic attitude and undeniable energy. This latest release proves they’re not here to play nice – they’re here to make noise.
A Lost Asylum was formed in November of 2016 in Salt Lake City. The band consists of Holly Watson (Lead Vocals), Tyson Loveridge (Guitar), and Justin Bell (Drums/Unclean Vocals). Touring the West Coast within a year of forming, they have become an unstoppable force. Able to overcome any obstacle in their path in order to keep creating music.
A Lost Asylum brings hard hitting, dark Gothcore through melodic guitar riffs, rhythmic bass, energetic drums, brutal screams, and beautifully dark lead vocals.
They have played alongside The Dead Rabbitts, Famous Last Words, Spite, I Set My Friends On Fire, and The Funeral Portrait. They released their first EP May 2018 and released their first full length album in February, 2020. After a couple of line up changes, A Lost Asylum has found a solid lineup eager to bring a new style of emo music to the world. Proving time and time again the dedication, flexibility, and resilience to keep creating music for everyone to enjoy.
A Lost Asylum are: Holly Watson – vocals, Justin Bell – vocals, drums, bass, Tyson Loveridge – guitar
Golden Robot Records proudly presents the latest single from Adelaide teen metal/Punk band Lonely Empire – a haunting and high-octane cover of My Chemical Romance’s iconic hit ‘Helena’, out now on all major platforms via Golden Robot Records.
Staying true to the emotional intensity of the original while injecting a modern, cinematic heaviness, Lonely Empire tears into ‘Helena’ with raw vocals, soaring guitar lines, and thunderous percussion. This is no mere tribute – it’s a reimagining. A salute to the legacy of 2000s emo, filtered through the band’s gritty, post-hardcore lens.
With emotionally charged energy and a darker, heavier soundscape, Lonely Empire revives ‘Helena’ for longtime fans and a new audience alike. The result is a blistering homage that doesn’t just revisit the past – it resurrects it.
Lucas Magourilos – Vocals, guitar Noah Magourilos – Drums, guitar, backing vocals Sam Fletcher – Bass
Igniting big screens everywhere, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning have revealed their new live album, Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX, out now. Of course, it also accompanies the premiere of their first-ever official concert film, Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX.
Listen HERE via Lava Records/Republic Records. Get physical vinyl and CDs, including exclusive D2C and signed editions HERE.
Check out the full tracklisting below.
Produced by Federal Films, Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX is now playing in select AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) locations in the United States and presented under Cinépolis’ +QUE CINE in Mexico, Central America, and South America. Get tickets HERE.
This is undoubtedly the next best thing to seeing The Warning live. The girls tear through a breathtaking 25-song set from across their catalog including albums Keep Me Fed [2024] and ERROR [2022]. Showcasing airtight interplay and sky-shaking hooks, the chemistry between them lights up the stage and speakers. They preceded its release by unleashing a three-track bundle of live songs, including “Automatic Sun,” “Sharks,” and the Latin GRAMMY Award-nominated “Qué Más Quieres.”
You can catch Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX at more than 185 AMC locations in the United States. It’s available in 48 Cinépolis’ +QUE CINE cities across Mexico, including Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cuernavaca, León, Querétaro, Veracruz, among others. Ticket price varies by market and location.
Earlier this year, the group notably performed their biggest sold-out headline shows yet when they took over Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, Mexico for three nights on February 6, 7, 11. The musicians simply soared with a rapturous set of signature staples and deep cuts in front of a capacity crowd of 30,000 total fans. Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMXcaptures the band in their element and sees them firing on all cylinders as they deliver sonic (and literal) fire consumed by a rabid audience.
Regarding the release, the three-piece— Dany (guitar, lead vocals), Pau (drums, vocals), and Ale Villarreal (bass, backing vocals)—commented, “We’re so excited to share a night that we’ll never forget, a moment that is etched in our band’s history. Having a live album has always been a dream of ours and, for it to be out in a concert film, vinyl and everything in between, is a huge accomplishment for us. We hope that our fans who see or hear this piece of work get to feel the same exhilaration and excitement we felt while playing this show. The live debut of our album Keep Me Fed was possible thanks to the work of a huge team, and we are so happy that their work and ours get to live in a piece of media forever.”
This summer, The Warning packed houses coast-to-coast on their North American headline tour and supported Halsey on select dates of the For My Last Trick US tour. Next year, they’ll support Yungblud on the IDOLS World Tour UK!
Their latest offering,Keep Me Fed, has amassed over 175 million streams globally, landing them #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart, and cemented the band as the biggest album debut for an all-female rock group in the 2020s. The Warning had an incredible year in 2024, receiving nominations at the Latin GRAMMYs, VMA and EMAs. They also lit up television screens across the country with performances on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! and The Kelly Clarkson show.
TRACKLIST: 1. Intro 2. Six Feet Deep 3. S!CK 4. Satisfied 5. CHOKE 6. Dust to Dust 7. Dull Knives 8. Escapism 9. Apologize 10. Dany’s Guitar Solo 11. ERROR 12. MORE 13. MONEY 14. Survive 15. Qué Más Quieres 16. Consume 17. Burnout 18. Sharks 19. Intro 404 20. DISCIPLE 21. Hell You Call A Dream 22. MARTIRIO 23. EVOLVE 24. Narcisista 25. Automatic Sun
Yungblud ‘IDOLS The World Tour UK’ April 17 – First Direct Arena – Leeds, UK April 18 – Utilita Arena – Cardiff, UK April 20 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK April 23 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham, UK April 24 – The O2 – London, UK April 25 – AO Arena – Manchester, UK
Following the release of their chart-topping,17th studio album, “Destination” (released in May 2025 via ROAR here), German gothic metal pioneers CREMATORY continue their legacy of darkness and power with a special series of reissues, unleashed through ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.
Today, the band proudly re-releases limited vinyl editions of the following cult albums: “Illusions” (1995), “Das Deutsche Album” (1996) and “Awake” (1997)!
In the mid-1990s, CREMATORY emerged as a leading force in the German gothic metal scene. Formed in 1991, the band fused death metal roots with darkwave and gothic influences, creating a unique sound marked by growled vocals, melodic keyboards, and melancholic themes. By the time “Illusions” was released in 1995, CREMATORY had refined their identity, gaining international attention with emotionally charged songs and powerful live performances. Their work during this era helped shape the sound of European gothic metal, and alongside 90s cult acts such as TYPE O NEGATIVE, TIAMAT, MOONSPELL, THE GATHERING and PARADISE LOST, CREMATORY became one of the most successful representatives of their genre.
Each release comes as a collector’s edition and in digital formats – remastered by CREMATORY guitarist and producer Rolf Munkes – carefully reissued to bring these milestones of gothic and death metal back to the turntable where they belong. Order now:
But the journey doesn’t stop here: On October 17th, CREMATORY will continue their reissue campaign with three more fan favorites, once again via ROAR:
Act Seven (1999) – A cornerstone in the band’s catalogue, blending gothic melancholy with thunderous riffs, showing CREMATORY at the height of their creative force! Believe (2000), the band’s dark yet melodic masterpiece that pushed boundaries with its fusion of electronic elements and gothic metal intensity, marking a bold step into a new millennium. Same like Revolution (2004): True to its name, this album saw CREMATORY embrace evolution with modern touches while staying deeply rooted in their trademark gothic sound.
This marks a unique chance for fans and collectors to own these defining records in exclusive vinyl form as well as digital — a celebration of more than three decades of relentless gothic metal spirit.
For CREMATORY, the fire still burns. For the fans, the classics live again. Collect them. Spin them. Keep the legacy alive, and pre-order now:
Legendary Emmy Award winning recording artist and AOR/Melodic Rock icon STAN BUSH has released a single & lyric video for ‘Invincible‘, the song is taken from the brand new studio album, entitled ‘Born For Battle‘, out on September 5th, 2025 via Cargo Records UK.
The impassioned lead single “Invincible” showcases uplifting lyrics about self-confidence embedded in a soaring soundscape that exemplifies why Stan Bush has earned the title of “master of motivational rock.” As a whole, the “Born For Battle” album is filled with classic melodies, positive messages, and the stellar production work of Holger Fath.
Emmy Award winner Stan Bush is best known for his songs “The Touch” and “Dare,” both featured in Transformers: The Movie (1986). “Born For Battle” is Stan’s 15th studio album. With a voice as powerful as ever, and world-class production, the relentless optimism of Stan Bush shines through every new song on this inspirational album.
Tracklist:
1. The Sound of Victory – 3:42 2. Invincible – 3:54 3. Runnin’ the Gauntlet – 3:51 4. Heart of a Lion – 3:31 5. Prisoner of the Heart – 3:42 6. Stand or Fall – 3:56 7. There’s a Light – 4:15 8. Brothers In Arms – 3:54 9. Freedom – 3:51 10. No Surrender – 3:39 11. The Reason for Everything – 4:04
Produced by Holger Fath. Engineered and mixed by Holger Fath
Line Up:
Lead vocals and backing vocals: Stan Bush Guitars: Holger Fath Drums: Craig Yamek Bass: Mick Mahan Keyboards: Holger Fath
Stan Bush: “This album took more than four years to write and record, so we were able to take our time and make every track sound amazing! My producer, Holger Fath is so talented! We’ve been working together a long time, and I couldn’t be prouder of what he’s contributed to this album.”
Songs from “Born For Battle” are featured in films as well as music videos. Both “Runnin’ the Gauntlet” and “No Surrender” are heard in The Last Kumite (2024). The film’s sequel, Lion Fist (2026) will place “Heart of a Lion” as the title song. “Freedom” was released as a single and supported by a music video.
The music of Stan Bush has featured in iconic films from Boogie Nights (1997) to Bumblebee (2018), and martial arts classics like Bloodsport (1988) and Kickboxer (1989). On television, his songs have appeared in American Dad, The Goldbergs, Chuck and Monday Night RAW, among others. Video games like Guitar Hero, Saints Row IV and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron have introduced his stirring melodic rock to a new generation of fans around the world.
Prog-Rock supergroup DarWin today release a third track “Rising Distortion” off their upcoming new studio album, Distorted Mirror, out September 26 via OoS/Phantom Recordings.
The album’s dramatic Instrumental opener, “Rising Distortion” is a dazzling display of high-impact virtuosity. “It’s a song that challenges us to consider the AI era that has arrived,” says DarWin (the group’s founding member). “As humans become more dependent on AI to do things, AI has more opportunities to shift our own understanding of the world, perhaps with its own intentions that aren’t entirely clear to us. That is the ‘Distortion’ of the ‘Mirror’ – that is, the reflection of us as humanity.”
Distorted Mirror, which is co-produced by Simon Phillips and DarWin, is the follow up to last year’s hit release, Five Steps on the Sun, and picks up exactly where the last album left off, with original and creative rock songs that continue to break new ground. Distorted Mirror is a true journey, packed with intricate melodies, sledgehammer grooves and wall-to-wall virtuoso playing.
DarWin is an ongoing musical exploration led by songwriter/guitarist DarWin and drumming legend Simon Phillips (Toto, Jeff Beck, The Who, Judas Priest, Tears for Fears). Since forming in 2015, the duo has collaborated with lead vocalist Matt Bissonette (Joe Satriani, Ringo Starr, Elton John), bass sensation Mohini Dey (Steve Vai, Willow Smith, Guthrie Govan), guitarist Greg Howe (Michael Jackson, Protocol, Justin Timberlake) as well as a hall of fame roster of musicians over the years, including Derek Sherinian, Julian Pollack (J3PO), Jesse Siebenberg, Andy Timmons, Billy Sheehan, Guthrie Govan, and many more.
Earlier this year, DarWin released the song “Man vs. Machine” to a chorus of praise and accolades. Reaching nearly 700k streams on YouTube to date, the official music video continues to attract new audiences around the globe. Watch the official music video HERE.
The Distorted Mirror album tracklisting is as follows:
Rising Distortion*
Distorted Mirror
Man vs. Machine*
33rd Century Man
Cry a River
Glow
Loophole*
Winter Fare
*Instant grat tracks available with digital purchase of the album
Pre-save / Pre-add the albumHERE | Physical CD pre-order HERE
The Rock and Roll Channelon TalkShopLive will feature a dedicated one hour show with DarWin, Simon Phillips and band members live on Monday, September 15th at 12pm ET / 9am PT. The show will touch on the development of the new album, include a track by track breakdown as well as the project’s history will be discussed in detail and will be available to view on demand after the livestream 24/7. TalkShopLive is offering DarWin fans the exclusive autographed CD available to purchase now (exclusive offer available in the U.S. only). For more information click HERE.
About DarWin
Since forming in 2015, the group has steadily established itself as a true original, issuing a series of studio albums that represent personal, visionary music making at its very best. The group got started when drumming and production legend Simon Phillips and DarWin started working on a few songs without any real plan, and the project just kept growing. Phillips’ career follows the arch of the evolution of modern-day rock music, with his vast credits including Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Big Country, Tears for Fears, the Chemical Brothers, Pete Townshend, and the Who. He was a member of Toto for nearly two decades, and in recent years he’s been leading his own Grammy-nominated jazz fusion outfit, Protocol. Goodness knows that’s just scratching the surface.
Next up is singer and co-writer Matt Bissonette. He’s worked with everyone from Elton John and Ringo Starr to Joe Satriani and Leon Russell, usually on bass. His vocal pipes are majestic and magical things, and when he opens up that golden throat, he doesn’t just sing – he lets you in on a world of feeling. Then there’s the virtuoso sensation Mohini Dey. Born and raised in Mumbai, Dey has the kind of explosive talent that makes people like Steve Vai and Narada Michael Walden take notice. In DarWin, Dey helps drive the music in ways that are powerful and hypnotic, seismic and thrilling. The team is joined by veritable guitar monster Greg Howe – a six-string force of nature who, in addition to his own albums, has worked with a diverse group of artists that includes Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and T. Pain. And a generous helping of rapturous keyboard work comes from Derek Sherinian, from Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo and Black Country Communion.
The band takes the name of guitarist, songwriter and all-around creative driver DarWin, an absurdly gifted musical visionary who wants the focus to stay on the delight of the listeners and fans, and definitely not about himself. Additional veteran players have lent their talents to DarWin including keyboardist Julian Pollack (J3PO), singer and multi-instrumentalist Jesse Seibenberg, legendary guitarist Andy Timmons, singers Chariya Bissonette and Andrew Freeman, and percussionist Lenny Castro.
DarWin Discography: Five Steps On The Sun (2024) DarWin 3: Unplugged (2021) DarWin 2: A Frozen War (2020) Origin of Species (2018)
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
