COSMOSQUAD Announce Midwestern Tour Dates, Reuniting for First Live Shows in 5 Years, Feat. Classic Lineup

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Veteran progressive rock fusion trio Cosmosquad has announced a highly anticipated Midwest tour for April 2025, marking the band’s first live performances in over five years. The tour will feature the group’s classic lineup, including guitarist Jeff Kollman, drummer Shane Gaalaas, and bassist Kevin Chown.

Formed in 1997, Cosmosquad pioneered a distinctive blend of metal and jazz fusion, drawing from the worlds of shredding metal riffs, intricate jazz chord structures, and improvisation. Over the years, the band has released five acclaimed albums, including Cosmosquad (1998), Squadrophenia (2001), Acid Test (2003), Live at the Baked Potato (2010), and their 2017 concept album The Morbid Tango, which received critical praise for its innovative fusion of genres.  “Born from the vibrant Los Angeles music scene of the ‘90s, Cosmosquad has always been a project that allows us to break free from the musical confines of our other high-profile session and touring work,” said Kollman. “We’re excited to reconnect with our fans and bring some fresh energy to our live performances after such a long break.”

Cosmosquad has remained a musical outlet where the trio merges their roots in classic rock with their shared love for jazz fusion. Despite each member’s extensive touring careers, the band has maintained their unique chemistry and a commitment to pushing musical boundaries.

Guitarist Jeff Kollman is known for his signature tone and fearless guitar work. His recent solo album, 2023 A.D. (released in 2024), features a guest appearance from Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith on the single “Tongs & Thongs.” Kollman continues to tour with Alan Parsons, alongside performances with legends like Chris Isaak, Lou Gramm (Foreigner), and many others.

Drummer Shane Gaalaas, originally from Canada, has built a legendary career through his long association with Japanese rock superstars B’z and has worked with notable artists including Glenn Hughes, Billy Idol, Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, and Uli Jon Roth. Gaalaas’s ability to blend rock attitude with jazz sophistication has earned him recognition as one of the world’s finest drummers.

Bassist Kevin Chown is a prominent member of 90s rock band Steelheart and has previously toured with artists such as Sebastian Bach, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine, and Tarja Turunen. Chown has also contributed to multiple solo and collaborative projects, including The Bombastic Meatbats, alongside Jeff Kollman and Chad Smith.

Cosmosquad’s music continues to resonate with fans and critics alike, with glowing praise from industry legends such as Steve Lukather of Toto, who said, “Some of the best, most inspiring stuff I have heard in a long time! Incredible playing and just gorgeous melodic composition. This band is killer!”  and British record producer Terry Brown (Rush, Fates Warning, Voivod) who said “This album is so cool I cannot pick my favorite cut.  Just so much great material and killer execution.”

TOUR DATES:
April 11, 2025: Sweetwater (Fort Wayne, IN)
April 13, 2025: Howard’s (Bowling Green, OH)
April 18, 2025: Reggie’s (Chicago, IL)
April 19, 2025: Leroy’s (Porter, IN)

More information:
http://www.jeffkollman.com
http://www.shanegaalaas.com
http://www.kevinchown.com

DOPELORD Sign to Season of Mist & Crafting Wickedly Heady Sixth Album

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Season of Mist is proud to welcome DOPELORD!

Since budding out of Poland in 2010, Dopelord have cultivated their own heavily psychedelic strand of stoner metal. While they worship at the altar of the almighty riff, the band’s discography is blessed with haunting choruses, catchy trancelike riffs and other signs of the occult.  

“You can be assured that everything on Songs for Satan is first-class stoner doom”, The Sleeping Shaman exclaimed about their last album.

Dopelord are busy crafting full-length album number 6(66). When they’re not lighting up the studio, the band are out rolling the road with their hazy magick ritual. With highly regarded appearances at festivals like Brutal Assault and tours with current and former Season of Mist labelmates Stoned Jesus and Saint Vitus, the smoke from their weed cult stretches over the world of metal like a dank, dark cloud.   

Come party with Dopelord as the band celebrates its 15th anniversary next month with a return to London’s Desertfest and five shows across their home country. Later this year, they’ll join  legendary tokers Orange Goblin for the English heavies final show in Finland.

“We are beyond excited to announce that we are joining Season of Mist!” Dopelord says. “We are honored to be working with a label that has such a rich history and supports so many amazing bands. Get ready for some heavy, psychedelic doom that will take you on a journey deep into your mind. See you on the road!”

Dopelord May 2025 15th Anniversary Dates
May 16 – Warszawa, PL @ Klub Mechnik w/ Sanity Control and Head of Cassandra
May 18 – London, UK @ Desertfest
May 22 – Katowice, PL @ Piaty Dom w/ Astral Nomad
May 23 – Poznan, PL @ Pod Minoga w/ Red Scalp
May 24 – Krakow, PL @ Alchemia w/ Sanity Control
May 25 – Wroclaw, PL @ Liverpool w/ Sanity Control

Dopelord with Orange Goblin
November 15 – Helsinki, Finland @  Ääniwalli

Lineup 
Paweł Mioduchowski – Guitar, Vocals
Piotr Zin – Bass, Vocals
Grzegorz Pawłowski – Guitars
Piotr Ochociński – Drums

Dopelord is a Polish doom metal band formed in 2010 in Lublin. They’ve released five full-length albums: Magic Rites (2012), Black Arts, Riff Worship & Weed Cult (2014), Children of the Haze (2017), Sign of the Devil (2020) and Songs for Satan (2023). Their music is characterized by a heavy, psychedelic sound with clear stoner metal influences and lyrics that often refer to occultism, drugs and dark fantasy.

The band has gained international recognition for their energetic live shows, catchy riffs and haunting choruses. The band regularly tours in Poland and abroad. They’ve performed at many prestigious festivals, including Desertfest (London, Berlin and Antwerp), Metal Days Slovenia, Rockstadt Extreme, Brutal Assault, SWR Barroselas Metalfest, Tolminator, Helldorado Eindhoven and Mystic Festival. In 2019, they toured with doom legends Saint Vitus.

Follow Dopelord
Bandcamp: http://dopelord.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/dopelord/1069619036
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1B1b2jSXksHwmmorhmQ8AF
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dopelord666
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Icelandic DEVINE DEFILEMENT Share ‘Anthropophagic Apocalypse Pt. 1 – Collapse’ Single

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Icelandic death metal juggernaut DEVINE DEFILEMENT unleash sheer sonic devastation today with the release of their crushing new single, “Anthropophagic Apocalypse Pt. 1 – Collapse”. The latest taste of their upcoming album “Ruthless”, due out in May, the track delivers a relentless onslaught of brutality, groove, and surgical precision. With this ferocious new chapter, the band once again asserts its status as one of the most uncompromising forces in the extreme metal underground.

The band commented:

“Slowly but surely, ‘Anthropophagic Apocalypse Pt. 1 – Collapse’ builds until finally exploding into an unceasing barrage of catchy brutality! Blending together all the elements of our signature style of savage death, this track is the first of an epic two-part centerpiece of the upcoming album ‘Ruthless’. Telling the story of humankind’s inevitable fall from grace and spiral into depravity. Welcome to the collapse”.

Streaming platforms: https://ffm.to/devine-defilement-anthropophagic-apocalypse-pt1

Time To Kill Records will release “Ruthless” on May 9th, 2025. With this latest offering, the band refines their sonic onslaught, embracing a more compact and percussive approach, crafting tracks where tension remains constant and unrelenting.

Since their eruption onto the Icelandic metal scene in 2016, DEVINE DEFILEMENT has honed their signature sound—a fusion of pummeling grooves, devastating slams, and sheer brutality—into an even more relentless force. “Ruthless” captures this evolution, delivering leaner, sharper compositions that pulse with controlled aggression and unwavering intensity.

Tracklist:

1. Human Sewer
2. Abusement Park
3. Terror Tales
4. Excreted Entity
5. Internal Delusions Of The Torn Mind
6. Pulverised Secretions
7. Anthropophagic Apocalypse pt.1 – Collapse
8. Anthropophagic Apocalypse pt.2 – Lord of Flesh
9. Curbstomp The Predator
10. Draco Dominus
11. Bio-Organic Liquid-Slam
12. Beyond the Veil of Death

Preorders:

Already a dominant presence in the extreme metal underground, DEVINE DEFILEMENT has solidified their reputation through tireless touring across Iceland and Europe, sharing stages with some of the genre’s fiercest acts. Their crushing live performances have left a lasting impact at Eistnaflug, Reykjavík Deathfest, Norðanpaunk, Deathfeast Open Air, and Nice to Eat You, with more festival appearances confirmed for 2025.

For fans of: Ingested, Vulvodynia, Whitechapel, Pathology

Line-up:

Arek Alenjikov – Bass & Backing Vocals
Freyr Hreinsson – Vocals
Guðmundur Hermann Lárusson – Guitar
Ingólfur Ólafsson – Vocals
Sigurjón Óli Gunnarsson – Guitar
Stefán Friðriksson – Drums

https://www.instagram.com/devine_defilement
https://devinedefilement.bandcamp.com/
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REDIKIN Sign with Wormholedeath for Release of Debut Album “The Crux”

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Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of Dutch female-fronted groove rock band REDIKIN for the release of their highly anticipated debut album, The Crux. This electrifying album promises to captivate listeners with its high-energy performances, infectious grooves, and emotionally charged lyrics.

Hailing from The Netherlands, Redikin has quickly gained a reputation for their dynamic fusion of classic rock, metal, and irresistibly danceable rhythms. Their sound delivers a unique blend of heavy, groove-based rock, underpinned by bold themes exploring the complexities of death, detachment, and even the unexpected joys of life—like the simple pleasure of baking chocolate cakes. It’s this raw and honest approach to songwriting that sets Redikin apart in the modern rock scene.

On The Crux, Redikin delivers a stunning musical evolution, showcasing their talent for crafting powerful songs that resonate with both heart and body. From the moment their grooves hit, listeners are drawn into the band’s infectious energy and distinctive vibe. With The Crux, Redikin is poised to carve their name into the international rock scene.

01 Monkey Business
02 Nemesis
03 I Remember
04 Hungry
05 Nailed It
06 You
07 The Dirty Job
08 Neon Lights
09 Am I Really

To get a taste of Redikin’s unique energy, check out their music video for the single “Nailed It” here:

Redikin is:
Vocals – Afke van Althuis
Guitar – David de Waal
Bass guitar – Saro Pulvirenti
Keyboard – Leslie Harberts
Drums – Haico van Attikum

Connect with Redikin online:
www.redikin.com
www.facebook.com/RedikinBand
www.instagram.com/redikin.band
www.youtube.com/@redikinband_official

Japanese COLDRAIN Announce UK/EU Tour 2025 in November/December

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It surely will be a busy year for COLDRAIN : After sharing their plans for a busy festival summer in Germany, the band has announced their headline tour for Europe and the UK, scheduled for November and December this year. With a total of 17 stops, the quintet will be performing in the UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, and Poland. Officially kicking off November 22nd in Manchester, UK, the tour will have its closing show December 13th in Frankfurt, Germany.

Just recently, coldrain released their newest single, “INCOMPLETE”. This track has already garnered significant attention and praise from both fans and new audiences alike, showcasing the band’s continued evolution and musical force. It’s clear that 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for the band with more to come.

CONTRA presents coldrain UK/EU TOUR 2025

22-Nov-UK-Manchester Rebellion
23-Nov-UK-London Electric Ballroom
25-Nov-BE-Antwerp Trix
26-Nov-FR-Paris Trabendo
27-Nov-DE-Cologne Carlswerk Victoria
28-Nov-DE-Hamburg Große Freiheit 36
30-Nov-NL-Amsterdam Melkweg
01-Dec-DE-Saarbrücken Garage
02-Dec-CH-Aarau Kiff
03-Dec-DE-Stuttgart Lka Longhorn
05-Dec-CZ-Prague Palac Akropolis
06-Dec-HU-Budapest Barba Negra
07-Dec-AT-Vienna Szene
09-Dec-PL-Warsaw Proxima
10-Dec-DE-Berlin Lido
12-Dec-DE-Munich Backstage
13-Dec-DE-Frankfurt ZOOM

Tickets for all shows are available now, here.

INGLORIOUS to Release New Studio Album “V” on June 6th

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Acclaimed British hard rock band INGLORIOUS are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, “V”, out on June 6th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Pre-Order “V” HERE

Following the success of the latest single “Testify”, the band share the new single and accompanying visualizer video, “Devil Inside”, available now.

Talking about the new single, bassist Colin Parkinson said: “This song came about via experimentation with lower tunings. I had the riff for a while but couldn’t really find anything to go with it. That was until I watched a Metallica documentary and approached it again. Nathan came up with the verse pretty much straight away and we tried a few chorus ideas before settling on a more melodic approach. I love the song – It’s an impactful, weighty tune that’s also direct and very catchy. Enjoy!”

Regarding the new album, Colin Parkinson added: “I am extremely happy to be returning to Inglorious after a while away. It’s the right time to get some kickass new music out there for the fans and to focus on the future. Writing and recording with Nathan again has been the easiest it’s ever been; it all flowed so well. We’ve all played and sang our asses off on these songs and I know the new album will not disappoint!”

Lead singer Nathan James stated: “In the summer of 2023, I sent a message to Colin and asked him if he wanted to come for a pint. A few meetings and writing sessions later, we had more than an album’s worth of great material and I can honestly say I’ve enjoyed every second of creating this album with him and the new line up. Colin has always been a great songwriter and over the years we’ve both matured as artists, writers, performers and people. This is going to be a great year for Inglorious and I’m excited to welcome Colin back and to share this new music with everyone”.

Inglorious returns with frontman Nathan James and original bassist Colin Parkinson. Nathan James, who founded the band in 2014, has been singing professionally for 20 years. He has performed/recorded with artists such as Ginger Baker, Uli Jon Roth and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 

More recently, he has appeared in Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War Of The Worlds, Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Symphonic, 80’s Classical and Zeppelin Symphonic. Nathan also fronts Supergroup Iconic, under the Frontiers roster featuring Michael Sweet, Joel Hoekstra, Marco Mendoza and Tommy Aldridge.

In 2022, after a lengthy UK tour, Inglorious announced a hiatus. After seven years of non-stop touring with bands such as The Winery Dogs, Steel Panther, The Dead Daisies, Last In Line, as well as their own international tours and festival appearances, recording four original albums, a live album and a covers album, everyone felt it was the right time to take a break.

Nathan is now back, looking forward to unleashing his powerful voice and he joined forces once again with original Inglorious bass player and main co-writer Colin Parkinson, who co-wrote and released the first three albums with the band: “Inglorious”, “II” and “Ride To Nowhere”.

Joining them is renowned guitarist Richard Shaw, best known for his work with English extreme metal band Cradle Of Filth, as well as NG26, Emperor Chung, and Plague Of Angels. Richard brings exceptional musicality and a fresh energy to the band’s sound. 

On drums, longtime friend of Nathan, Henry Rogers, completes the line up. A celebrated musician, Henry has played with Touchstone, Mostly Autumn, Mia Klose, and Mark Kelly’s Marathon and has earned accolades such as “Drummer Of The Year” in Classic Rock Prog Magazine and Rhythm Magazine’s list of influential progressive drummers. 

Produced by Colin Parkinson, “V” was mixed by Tony Draper, who also worked on “Inglorious II” and “Ride To Nowhere”, ensuring the album retains the band’s signature sound while exploring new heights.

“V” Tracklist:

1.    Testify
2.    Eat You Alive
3.    Devil Inside
4.    Say What You Wanna Say
5.    Believe
6.    Stand
7.    In Your Eyes
8.    Silent
9.    End Of The Road
10.    Power Of Truth  

Line Up:
Nathan James – Vocals, backing vocals
Colin Parkinson – Bass guitar, /acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keys, percussion
Richard Shaw – Electric guitars
Henry Rogers – Drums, percussion

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