Adelaide’s own Lonely Empire are back with a hard-hitting visual experience for their breakout single, ‘Like a Misfit’. Following the successful release of their debut EP, Dawn of the Empire, the band is doubling down with an electrifying new music video that brings their raw energy and outcast anthem to life.
The video captures the song’s central theme of alienation and defiance, weaving together visceral performance shots with a compelling narrative that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t belong. With Lucas Magourilos’ searing vocals, aggressive riffs, and a relentless rhythm section, ‘Like a Misfit’ is a visceral and cathartic experience from start to finish.
Since the release of Dawn of the Empire via Golden Robot Records, Lonely Empire has been making waves in the metal and punk scenes, drawing comparisons to heavyweights like Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Bring Me the Horizon. Their music is a rallying cry for those who refuse to conform, blending nu-metal grit with metalcore ferocity.
The ‘Like a Misfit’ music video is now available on YouTube, with the track streaming across all major platforms. Fans can expect more blistering content from Lonely Empire, as they gear up for live shows and future releases.
Featuring a mix of heavy riffs, anthemic choruses, and poignant commentary, Dawn of the Empire showcases the band’s unique fusion of metal and punk influences. With tracks like their electrifying singles ‘Like a Misfit’ and ‘Convoluted Insanity’, the EP serves as both a declaration of intent and a thrilling invitation to their expanding fan base. “This EP is a reflection of the struggles and triumphs we face in a world that feels increasingly chaotic,” says lead singer Lucas. “It’s our way of connecting with anyone who’s ever felt like they’re fighting to carve out their place in this empire of noise.”
Produced with precision and passion, Dawn of the Empire cements Lonely Empire as a force to be reckoned with in the global punk and metal communities and with their intense live performances and a message that speaks directly to the outcasts, the band is poised to make a big impact.
Texas-based alternative rock band Neapolitan kicks off 2025 with their gripping new single, ‘Sell Yourself,’ out now on Golden Robot Records. The track is now available to buy on all major streaming platforms.
‘Sell Yourself’ delivers a raw and introspective journey, painting a vivid picture of someone wrestling with life’s trials and tribulations. Through haunting melodies and emotionally charged lyricism, the song immerses listeners in the inner dialogue of a lost soul navigating a time of deep uncertainty. More than just a song, ‘Sell Yourself’ serves as a love letter to those struggling with mental health, affirming that their journey – no matter how difficult – is an essential part of life.
Neapolitan continues to carve their path in the alternative scene with their dynamic sound, blending heartfelt storytelling with immersive instrumentation. ‘Sell Yourself’ is poised to resonate deeply with fans old and new, offering both solace and solidarity through its powerful message.
Neapolitan are: Christopher Schreck – vocals, guitar Nick Rash – Bass, guitar Bryce Weston – Drums Matthew Rodriguez – Bass
Exciting news from Finnish metal masters BATTLE BEAST, who announce today their majestic new live album Circus Of Doom – Live In Helsinki 2023 filmed & recorded at Helsinki Ice Hall in front of 3.000 ecstatic fans. The live album will be released on April 11th via Nuclear Blast Records. With ‘King For A Day – (Live In Helsinki)‘ the band shares the brand new video of this upcoming record.
Bass player Eero Sipilä quotes excited: ”Our homecoming show was certainly one for the books. After the endless Covid delays, with our closest friends in the audience and our biggest production brought alive on stage, this night served as a true celebration of live music and life itself. We can’t wait to share this package with you all!”
Watch the new live video for ‘King For A Day (Live In Helsinki 2023)‘ here:
Close to two decades into their career, with six records, 300M+ streams, four consecutive number #1 albums, and the strongest line-up the Finnish symphonic heavy metal group ever had, it’s about time BATTLE BEAST release a proper live album. Now, Circus Of Doom – Live in Helsinki 2023 finally comes out via Nuclear Blast Records on April 11th, 2025 as digital album and Limited Edition CD plus Blu-ray Digipak.
Offering 117 minutes of playing time, 15 songs, a stunning 24-page booklet showing the band’s impressive stage and performance in a series of photos by Jaakko Manninen, and artwork by Jan Yrlund, Circus Of Doom – Live in Helsinki 2023 is a triumphant testimony to BATTLE BEAST’s one of a kind adventurous and monumental music. Recorded in the Helsinki Ice Hall on January 27, 2023, mixed by the band’s “keytarist” Janne Björkroth and mastered at the legendary Finnvox by Mika Jussila, this massive live package is a highlight for every dedicated fan out there and perfectly captures the ambitious dystopian carnival show BATTLE BEAST put up during their past touring cycle. And rest assured that Noora, Janne, Joona, Juuso, Eero and Pyry are already preparing an even more exciting new chapter for their fantastic tale that will hit you straight to the heart and take you beyond the burning skies.
The ground quakes, the surface fractures, and a colossal force rises from the abyss: GATES TO HELL have returned to deliver their undeniable truth—Death Comes to All. The Louisville natives charge onto the heavy music scene with their second full-length which will be released March 21st via Nuclear Blast Records. Blurring the lines between death metal, hardcore, and every brutal sound in between, GATES TO HELL brings a monstrous energy to the studio and an unmatched ferocity to their live performances.
The band offers the blistering second single entitled, ‘Crazed Killer‘. Fast-paced and drum-led, the track delivers a relentless, stabbing energy with a sinister yet infectious rhythm at its core. Watch the music video directed and edited by Errick Easterday
GATES TO HELL will celebrate the release of their new album Death Comes To All on March 22nd via a hometown show at Headliners Music Hall with INTERNAL BLEEDING, ORTHODOX, HOLD MY OWN, GORED EMBRACE, and xGAARGOYALEx. This Spring, the band will join headliners THE ACACIA STRAIN on their ‘It Can Always Get Worse 2025’ tour. The 13-date trek will kick off on May 2nd at Amityville Music Hall and will make stops in Virginia Beach and Memphis before making appearances at Welcome To Rockville and later concluding the run at Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 18th. The tour package includes FROZEN SOUL and SNUFF ON SIGHT.
GATES TO HELL live dates 03.22 Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
‘It Can Always Get Worse 2025’ tour w/ THE ACACIA STRAIN, FROZEN SOUL and SNUFF ON SIGHT 05.02 Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall 05.03 Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents 05.05 Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27 05.06 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 (no Frozen Soul) 05.07 Charleston, SC @ Music Farm 05.10 Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theater (no Frozen Soul) 05.11 Springfield, MO @ Regency 05.12 Little Rock, AR @ Rev Room 05.13 Memphis, TN @ Growlers 05.15 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville 05.16 Chattanooga, TN @ Barrelhouse Ballroom (no Frozen Soul) 05.17 St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag (no Frozen Soul) 05.18 Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
Early 2026, symphonic metal pioneers EPICA and metal powerhouse AMARANTHE will unite on their European “Arcane Dimensions Tour”. With rotating co-headline slots, the trek will take them to 26 cities across 13 countries.
As this will be the first tour in Europe in support of their new album “Aspiral” (out April 11th), which has been labelled as “a masterclass in storytelling, grandeur, and timeless melodies”, you can expect EPICA to bring yet another mesmerizing new live show. Inspired by their multiple sold-out “TheSymphonic Synergy” experiences and supporting METALLICA in 2023, Simone Simons & Co are eager to bring you the majestic trademarks that propelled them to the top of the metal world. Buckle up, cause this band’s on fire!
Formed in 2008, AMARANTHE have always walked their own path from the start. With absurdly catchy and crushing pop-metal anthems and euphoric live performances all over the globe, their impact on the scene has been immediate. Their latest album “The Catalyst” once again delivered the sharpest, cutting edges of melodic metal and electronic rock and with no less than 3 vocalists on stage and over 1 billion accumulated streams and 500.000 sold units worldwide, AMARANTHE have long proven that they’re masters of their genre.
The combo will be joined by very special guest CHARLOTTE WESSELS’ THE OBSESSION. The Dutch singer-songwriter and former DELAIN vocalist just recently unleashed her first solo album “The Obsession” through Napalm Records, so whether you’re a longtime follower or new to the music of all three acts, this tour is set to be a must-see event in the metal scene.
SEBASTIAN BACH is releasing yet another video from his “Child Within The Man”album (Reigning Phoenix Music). The new video for ‘To Live Again’ marks the seventh from the album and is another collaboration between BACH and Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera.
“‘To Live Again’ is the closest song to a ballad on the record. It was co-written with the super talented Myles Kennedy, who also co-wrote the song ‘What Do I Got to Lose?,’ the first single off this record,”SEBASTIAN says. “I could not be more proud of this song and this video. This song is the sound of my voice being pushed as far and as hard as it will go, in every way – power, range and emotion. If you have enjoyed the ballads that I have been releasing since the year 1989, I really do think you will enjoy this song and video.”
“We have been working on this video for months and months and it was finally completed in January 2025. Without a doubt, this is the most time, effort and pathos that I have ever put into creating a rock video. This video is like a fantasy dream that has been going through my head for the last year. The directors Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera have made recurring dreams that I have had at night come to life in this beautifully shot video.”
This year will see SEBASTIAN expand his horizons with his first-ever art show. In collaboration with Wentworth Gallery, BACH will be making a special in-person appearance on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise (March 10-15) showcasing stunning works inspired by his late father, the renowned artist David Bierk. On the live front, look for a May headlining performance at M3 Rock Festival followed by a slot at Summerfest.
2024 was a remarkable year for the singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor. BACH’s “Child Within The Man” album – his first in more than 10 years – was well-received, with Associated Press saying “…it shows a fierce performer in prime fighting form…his vocals remain sharp and his songwriting talents as cunning as ever,” while Ultimate Classic Rock noted: “BACH’s voice has lost none of its rage or range, even in the highest registers…” In addition, the album’s ‘(Hold On) To The Dream’ track was included in Consequence’s “30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Songs Of 2024” which described the song as “…a late-career masterpiece from the former SKID ROW singer. Baz hits some of the highest notes of his career on the sweeping ballad, an inspiring anthem about perseverance.”
“I would like to thank all of the rockers who put “Child Within The Man” at the top of so many fans top album lists of 2024,”BACH continues. “This will be the last full video that we will shoot for a while. There is one more video surprise coming later this year from the record, but this will be the last full concept video from the album…for now anyways. I cannot thank you all enough for the support on this project which has consumed my life for over a decade now. For those devastated by the California wildfires and the courageous first responders, the song ‘To Live Again’ carries the sentiment that even if you lose everything you have, if you still have your family, that is the most important thing. Make art at all costs. That’s what we do. The show must go on. There is no other option.”
On the touring front, SEBASTIAN performed a record 91 shows in 2024. The dates included two successful North American tours – one around the release of the album, followed by another leg of autumn shows – and a series of overseas appearances just before the album’s release.
Last month, SEBASTIAN was back on TV when he appeared on Food Network’s “Worst Cooks In America – Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains.” In addition, last June SEBASTIAN was the subject of an A&E“Biography: Rock Legends” special. This follows his 2023 appearance as ‘Tiki’ on Fox’s “The Masked Singer.”
‘To Live Again,’ is the latest release from his “Child Within The Man” album which has yielded the following singles/videos, all of which have impacted the rock charts: ‘Freedom,’‘What Do I Got To Lose?,’‘Everybody Bleeds,’and ‘(Hold On) To The Dream’ (along with the ‘(Hold On) To The Dream’ alternate video) and ‘Future Of Youth.’
Album artwork: David Bierk – Execution: Scott M Fischer
“Child Within The Man” was recorded in Orlando, Florida; produced and mixed by Elvis Baskette; engineered by Jef Moll, assistant engineered by Josh Saldate; and mastered by Robert Ludwig/Gateway Mastering. BACH wrote or co-wrote all the album’s 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals. “Child Within The Man”features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, and Orianthi – who all co-wrote their respective tracks with BACH – and two tracks co-written with Myles Kennedy (‘What Do I Got To Lose?’ and ‘To Live Again’); Devin Bronson on guitars, Todd Kerns (bass) and Jeremy Colson (drums) round out the players on the album.
With an inimitable presence as loud as his instantly identifiable voice, SEBASTIAN BACH has left a San Andreas Fault-size imprint on music, theater, film, television, and culture. Moreover, his influence only continues to magnify. He has penned and voiced some of the most iconic anthems in rock history, crafting a catalogue highlighted by generational hits such as ‘18 And Life,’‘I Remember You,’‘Youth Gone Wild,’‘Slave To The Grind,’‘Wasted Time,’ and ‘Monkey Business,’ to name a few. He has made history as “the first heavy metal singer on Broadway” with a now legendary turn in “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical” in addition to leading roles in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, ranging from “Trailer Park Boys” and “Robot Chicken” to “Spongebob Squarepants,”“The Masked Singer,” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” Speaking to his versatility, he’s the rare force of nature who can duet with Axl Rose and reprise a seven-season recurring role on “Gilmore Girls.”
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