SEBASTIAN BACH Teams with ORIANTHI for ‘Future Of Youth’ Track + Video

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“There’s only one side when the one side is hate/
Getting on my bad side was the one way you relate/
I put my faith into your lie to my face/
Won’t pledge allegiance to your house of disgrace…”
“Future of Youth”
Lyrics by Sebastian Bach

SEBASTIAN BACH has released a new video—his fifth, from his current album CHILD WITHIN THE MAN—for “Future of Youth” with special guest performer, singer, songwriter and guitarist ORIANTHI.  Watch the video for the musically explosive and lyrically unflinching single HERE.

“I am so excited to share this song and video with the world!” says the singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor. “This collaboration with my friend Orianthi began many years ago. The song ‘Future of Youth’ has always been very listenable to my ears due to the musicians involved and also the unbeatable combination of Elvis Baskette and Robert Ludwig. The chorus is something I could hear on the radio.”

In tribute to the song’s title, “Future of Youth” features the Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts Choir from BACH’s recently adopted hometown of Las Vegas.
 
“To have the Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts Choir perform and sing in the video makes my heart pound with emotion,” BACH says, “because I fell in love with singing in my own church choir many, many years ago. It has always been a dream of mine to have an actual choir in one of my rock videos—to have one of the top choirs in the country rock out in ‘Future of Youth’ is exactly what the message of the song is about. The Future of Youth belongs to the Youth and no one else!”
 
BACH adds, “Thank you so much to Orianthi for the amazing guitars and riffs and to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Vocal Director Matthew Ostlie—I can’t thank you enough for all of your incredible performances! Thank you so much to my Record label Reigning Phoenix Music for making this happen!”

CHILD WITHIN THE MAN was recorded in Orlando, Florida; produced and mixed by 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 Coulson (drums) round out the players on the album.
 
“Future of Youth” is the latest release from his CHILD WITHIN THE MAN album which has yielded four 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.  The new video is another collaboration between BACH and Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera.  “This video is our fifth in a row with my friends Jim and Tony.  Once again, they have blown my mind with their artistic vision,” BACH notes. 

Following a successful cross-country tour around the release of the album (May 10, 2024), SEBASTIAN kicked off another leg of fall shows earlier this month.  The dates include two shows at The Whisky in Los Angeles, plus 16 dates in his native Canada (see full itinerary below).

SEBASTIAN’s fall 2024 tour dates are as follows:

DATELOCATIONVENUE
Tue Oct 29Halifax, NSThe Bruce Guthro Theatre
Thu Oct 31Bar Harbor, MECriterion Theatre
Fri Nov 1Hampton Beach, NHWally’s
Sat Nov 2Sayreville, NJStarland Ballroom
Sun Nov 3Harrisburg, PAHMAC
Mon Nov 4Johnstown, PAPasquerilla Convention Center
Wed Nov 6Harrison, OHBlue Note
Fri Nov 8Ashland, KYParamount Arts Center
Sun Nov 10Kansas City, MOKnuckleheads
Mon Nov 18Los Angeles, CAWhisky a Go Go
Tue Nov 19Los Angeles, CAWhisky a Go Go
Wed Nov 20Roseville, CAGoldfield Trading Post
Sat Dec 14Green Bay WITBA

About Sebastian Bach:
 
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 catalog 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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KING DIAMOND’s Andy LaRocque Talks New Songs ‘Spider Lily’ & ‘Electro Therapy’ + Gives New Album Release Update

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Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voice spoke to King Diamond’s guitarist Andy La Rocque and Bassist Pontus Egberg in Montreal, Canada at the MTELUS theater on Nov 2, 2024.

The two were asked about the inception of the two new tracks ‘Spider Lily’ and Electro therapy and about an update on the release of the bands new studio album.

When asked about the inception of  ‘Spider Lily
“That idea came up from King. I don’t know exactly when but he’s been working on it for quite a while.  I think the lyrics for it got done just like a few days before the tour started actually. He sent me the basics of the song just a few days, like a week prior to the tour starting, I believe. So we had to learn it real fast, record it because we knew that we’re going to shoot it on video too. So it’s the newest song we have right now that we actually play Live. ‘Spider Lily’ is a mean girl who can also be good, we’ll see if it’s going to change a little bit. It’s a character part of the story that King is working on right now. It’s going to be released as a video single I don’t know when exactly. We also have other songs in the loop too, King has a lot of ideas and I have a lot of songs that’s kind of in the demo stage done or finished.”  Andy La Roque 

“Like Andy said, for us we only heard the rough demo of this song like a week before we headed over to the States and quickly had to learn it and record it. Now I think it’s been mixed.” Pontus Egberg 

When asked when the new King Diamond Studio will be completed and released
“We are still working on it and as soon as we get back from tour we’re going to have a little Christmas break and then we’re going to pick it up again. So the plan is to have everything done this spring (2025). It will be released shortly after the European summer Festival tour (2025) and all that that’s the plan we have.” Andy La Roque 

When asked about their other new song ‘Electro therapy’ and its inception
“It’s been around for a couple of years actually. I think I wrote the intro riff back in 2019. There have been some changes back and forth especially on the verse, trying to find the right key for King to sing on and all that stuff. I think what we have now is probably the final version and it’s going to end up on the album too. King is still working on some fine tuning on the lyrics, you will hear that tonight. It’s like different (lyric) versions every night.  Andy La Roque 

When asked if there were any plans to remix any of the older albums
“I would love to do that but the problem is we don’t even know if (Masters) still exist or not. I would love to do it if  we could find the tapes that would be awesome.”

LAMASHTU Join Forces with Wormholedeath for “Längtan” Album Reissue

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Swedish avant-garde symphonic metal phenomenon LAMASHTU proudly announces their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the reissue of their critically acclaimed fourth album, Längtan (“Longing”). The album is set for a re-release on December 13th, 2024, marking a new chapter in the band’s mystic and powerful journey.

“The incarnation of Lamashtu is happy to be part of the Wormholedeath family,” said the band in a statement. ” We are proud of the album that we have made and all that it represents. It’s an honor to be able to spread the word further than ever before. We are confident that we have landed in a family that is equally embracing of the mysteries of life and arts as we are. Thank you!”

About Längtan (“Longing”): The Soundtrack to a Dark Saga

Längtan, originally released in 2024, showcases the band’s evolution, advancing their symphonic foundation while introducing compelling progressive elements. The album tells the haunting tale of Joar, continuing the saga first introduced in Tro (“Faith”). This rich narrative continues and explores the world of Eli world which starts in ancient Mesopotamia. Throughout the saga she encounters strange and mysterious creatures, bringing about a transformative journey together with demons and Joar by her side. This concept aligns with Lamashtu’s dark, mythical themes, centered on the demon goddess Lamashtu—patroness of the malformed and the wicked.

The story of Eli, which runs through both Tro and Längtan, was further expanded in a Swedish fantasy book, Eli. Available in over 50 libraries across Sweden, the novel marks the first of a planned trilogy.

tracklist:

  1. Du är vad du är
  2. Ett svek
  3. Du var
  4. Alla djur
  5. Res dig
  6. Sov mitt barn
  7. Slakta dina barn
  8. Små steg
  9. Mer än allt

Get a taste of Lamashtu’s mesmerizing soundscapes with the teaser for Längtan:

Who is Lamashtu?

Lamashtu is a symphonic metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, founded in 2015. Their music, sung in Swedish, combines heavy, atmospheric metal with complex symphonic arrangements. Central to the band’s identity is Lamashtu, a demon goddess and patroness of malformed creatures, whose mythos is deeply interwoven into their albums and stage performances.

Lamashtu’s story begins with her defeat of the god Curchanus, from whom she stole divine power, igniting a vendetta with the goddess Desna. This lore is presented across their discography, starting with their debut album Fallna Själar (“Fallen Souls”), which established their signature sound. Written and recorded in just a month, this album was driven by the importance of bass and a desire to create something unique.

In 2018, their second album, V.A.N.S.I.N.N.E.T. (“Insanity”), was released through Älvsång Production, refining their style with the addition of more “demons” who joined the band. Their third album, Tro (“Faith”), marked a turning point, introducing more melodic and symphonic elements while telling the story of Eli, a saga expanded through a standalone book.

The band’s fourth album, Längtan (“Longing”), added progressive touches while continuing the storyline, this time focusing on Joar, introduced in the tale of Eli. Despite some members departing, the current lineup of seven “demons” — Empusa, Ammit, Avarshina, Paimon, Azura, Purson, and Janus — continue to spread the dark, powerful message of Lamashtu’s reign, seeking to inspire mortals with strength, passion, and purpose.

The Call to the Mortals

As Lamashtu’s reign continues, they seek not just listeners, but fellow wanderers—mortals ready to embrace strength, passion, and purpose within the darkness. Their reissue of Längtan through Wormholedeath will mark a significant new chapter, one where their music and mythology can reach new shores, summoning more followers into their shadowy fold.

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FREE MACHINE Drop Lyric Video for Debut Single ‘Broken Hands’

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Free Machine, a passion project comprised of four ex-musicians, has released the lyric video for their debut single, Broken Hands, from their recently released EP Dead Echoes. Influenced by the legendary grunge era of the 90s, the band has crafted a nostalgic and raw rock sound that pays homage to iconic groups like Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, and Temple of the Dog.

Broken Hands taps into themes of self-worth and the courage to walk away from toxic situations, delivering an anthemic, grunge-driven experience. The track was inspired by the idea of receiving love that one may not feel worthy of, a reflection on mistreatment and the need to value oneself. The band originally drew inspiration from the mistreatment of dogs, pivoting the lyrics to a more universal message. “Value yourself, don’t expect less than you feel you deserve, and be brave enough to walk away if that’s what’s required to find happiness,” says vocalist Glenn Bradford.
 
Despite never being in the same room together, the members of Free Machine have managed to produce a cohesive and passionate EP, made possible through remote collaboration. The band—Glenn Bradford (vocals), Clint Jurgens (guitar), Bryan Nicol (drums), and Brendan Haupt (bass) credits their shared love for 90s grunge as the driving force behind their music. “We’re 90s kids, and grunge was the soundtrack to our lives. The musical landscape has changed, but our passion for that era hasn’t. This EP is our way of reliving that time and sharing it with like-minded rock fans,” adds guitarist Clint Jurgens .

Unlike most modern music projects, Free Machine exists solely for the love of the craft, with no grand marketing strategies or tour schedules in place. “There’s no bigger picture here, it’s all about creating music we would want to listen to,” Glenn explains. The band’s approach has been simple: to challenge themselves creatively and share their work with fans of true rock music.

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JULIET’S NOT DEAD to Release Storming New Rocker ‘King And Queen’ on November 7th

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JULIET’S NOT DEAD release storming new rocker ‘King And Queen’, out 7th November, new album ‘This World Is Ours‘ will be released on 7th February, 2025.

Order the single here: https://earache.lnk.to/KingQueen

Main man Stevie Stoker says this about the single, “What I love about King & Queen musically is just how relentless it is. It just starts and is full on until the end. It’s a million miles an hour. Even when we were demoing it, you could feel how it would sound finished. It has this infectious energy about it that really reflects us as a band.

Musically its ‘feel good’ song but it also has a message behind it, that you should surround yourself with people who make you a better person but also accept you at your worst. We can’t all be 100% all the time. We will have our wild moments, our down moments we need the people around us to accept that and roll with it. Sometimes they will add to the madness, and sometimes they will be the calm we were looking for.”

Album pre-sale link: https://tmrrockrecords.com/collections/juliets-not-dead

About ‘This world Is Ours’, Stevie adds, “I love this album, not only do I think it’s the best music we’ve ever written, but it was also the most enjoyable writing and recording process I’ve ever been a part of. Jack & I wrote for most of 2023. We were even recording demos while on tour around Europe. From the get go we knew what we wanted to say with this collection of songs. As a band you come up against so many challenges and we wanted this album to reflect all of the emotions, difficult decisions, and strong bonds we’ve made over the last couple of years. 

Getting the songs ready to record for the final time is always my favourite part of the process but also one of the most tricky. We demo them fully so every layer and part is where it should be and critique and change bits until we are happy with it. However it’s sometimes difficult to know when you’re done. Thankfully we had the right production team behind it. Approaching it with a clear view of what we wanted the final result to be. Romesh (Dodangoda) and the boys at Longwave made our job easy and we literally smiled and laughed our way through it. We hope anyone who hears it will hear the joy behind the music no matter the subject.“

Heralding from the North East, Juliet’s Not Dead are an adrenaline fuelled, driven band with the sole intention of thrilling their audiences at every show. Having just finished recording the follow up to the highly acclaimed debut album ready for release in February 2025, and if their latest EP ‘Only The Strong Survive’ is anything to go by; attitude filled riffs and a killer modern edge will be abundant. 

The band have paired with mercury prize & Grammy nominated producer Romesh Dodangoda to set about crafting something special. Since the release tour for single ‘Don’t Play Nice’ in April 2022, JND have been crushing live performances with a truly unique visual show built in to a wall of Marshall cabs. 

Just one way the JND boys have put a unique twist to a traditional staple of a rock show. After raising over £6k for music charities during the pandemic the boys took crowds by storm on two self-promoted UK headline tours in 2022, selling over 2000 tickets in the process. With single “secrets” getting to #1 in the iTunes rock charts as well as being track of the week on Planet Rock & also had significant air time on BBC, following similar success with previous releases, their stock is rising rapidly. As well as 2 UK support tours and countless festivals, 2023 saw the band tour all over Europe and play in a total of 11 countries, and they can’t wait for what is to come next!

Juliet’s Not Dead (formerly Twister) head out on a UK tour this Autumn under their new moniker, which will see them include their first new music since their 2022 EP ‘Only The Strong Survive’.  
Main man Stevie Stoker said of the name change, “This is probably the biggest decision we’ve ever made as a band, having gone under the Twister banner for so long. But following the completion of our new album with Romesh (Dodangoda, as producer) it just felt time to evolve, to kick it up, to create a brand that better represents our sound. It was hard to take the plunge but now it’s done it feels great. We love our new name and I now need another tattoo!”
He added, “We will still be playing Twister songs, they are now just Juliet’s Not Dead songs and when coupled with the new material folks will see that growth and natural progression. These are exciting times for us, not that we were jaded or treading water but the new material sounds fresh and takes us to another level. Now we get to show our fans and hopefully gain some new ones too. We’ve spent so long perfecting this show and now we absolutely can’t wait to get out there and play for everyone.”

November live shows:

Sat 09 – The Sea Angling Club, Stornoway
Sun 17 – Cart & Horses, London
Fri 22 – Corporation, Sheffield
Sun 24 – Audio, Glasgow
Sat 30 – Riverside, Newcastle
More shows to be added

Tickets: https://www.julietsnotdead.com/tour-dates

Juliet’s Not Dead are:
Stevie Stoker – Vocals / Guitar
Dan King – Guitar / Vocals
Niall Whittaker – Bass / Vocals
Jack Corbett – Drums / Vocals

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BEYOND UNBROKEN Release New Single ‘Dance With The Dead’

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On the march to Beyond Unbroken‘s Destruction, “Dance With The Dead” is the next single to materialize ahead of the upcoming album. 
 
Their latest single, “Dance With The Dead” is a fierce and energetic anthem that fuses hard rock intensity and borrows from their pop punk roots. The single delivers Beyond Unbroken’s signature fierce energy, while also introducing a cinematic depth, ensuring the track resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Preorder here: https://link.fixtmusic.com/Destruction

The band, renowned for their history in the music industry and their evolution from pop-punk roots with Escape The Fate present a track that takes their signature sound to new, bold heights. “With our history in the music industry, particularly with our previous band, Escape The Fate, we were known for our pop punk and emo style creations, which today’s younger generation views nostalgically,” explains Beyond Unbroken. “When we released our first Beyond Unbroken EP, “Don’t Wake The Dead,” we incorporated that style, and our fans responded with incredible feedback, resulting in millions of plays. This inspired us to include a similar track on our album, leading to the creation of “Dance With The Dead.” The song is about wanting to feel alive and the muse felt when listening to your favorite song, reflecting how music helps us cope with emotions. For “Dance With The Dead,” we aimed for a big theatrical sound, avoiding a traditional breakdown in favor of a classical music piece with a neo-classical solo guitar, full orchestra, and choir. This innovative approach created a Tim Burton fantasy moment, making the song a standout on our album.”
 
Beyond Unbroken have announced their upcoming sophomore album Destruction is now available for pre-order from FiXT. Beyond Unbroken’s latest offering is a bold, genre-defying album that highlights the band’s versatility and creative prowess. The album releases on November 15.

Beyond Unbroken’s latest effort is poised to be their most diverse and ambitious work yet, featuring a dynamic mix of rock, metal, alternative, and pop punk influences and features a contribution from enigmatic rap vocalist Whitney Peyton. The album’s lead-up has been marked by a string of powerful singles, each showcasing the band’s ability to traverse and innovate across multiple genres. Destruction takes inspiration from everything from the TV show YOU, horror movies, life experiences, old-school digital Gameboy lead sounds inspired by video games like Pokémon and Donkey Kong, incorporating real finger snaps, a nod to Michael Jackson’s iconic use of the technique in “Oceans” to Hans Zimmer’s work on Interstellar for “Lost and Broken.” 

As Destruction looms on the horizon, Beyond Unbroken continues to explore the human experience through their unique blend of genres. “Oceans” is a unique departure from their typical heavy sound, fusing elements of pop with alternative rock. “The Madness” a brutal hard rock deep dive into the dark recesses of our own mind and the demons we find there. “Lost and Broken” melds the intense energy of metalcore with the raw power of hard rock, infusing cyberpunk with doom metal elements. Switching gears and returning to their pop-punk roots, Beyond Unbroken’s “My Life” is a track brimming with hope and renewal. “Halo” features the rap vocal talents of Whitney Peyton, covering the narrative of a toxic love-hate relationship and featuring rap and trap elements alongside a soulful pop chorus. 

As Beyond Unbroken continues to explore the human experience and push the boundaries of metal and rock, Destruction is shaping up to be an album that showcases their extreme versatility in production whether it be a chilled-out single or over top brutality. From brutal metal and rock to alternative and pop, this album promises to be a thrilling ride for fans and newcomers alike. This is Beyond Unbroken at their most intense and versatile yet. 

In a world of boundaries Beyond Unbroken refuses to be defined by one genre. Founded by former Escape The Fate members, brothers Monte and Michael Money, the band habitually crosses the lines, mixing genres the way an artist mixes paint with results that often defy expectation. 
They released their first single “Under Your Skin” in 2015 and debuted their first independent EP Don’t Wake The Dead in 2017 with producer Matt Good of From First To Last. The EP was well received with the animated video “Overdose” earning millions of views upon release. Their first debut album, Running Out of Time, followed in 2020 with singles earning millions of streams and premiering on Alt Press. 

On April 29, 2020, the band covered Lil Peep and Twenty One Pilots mashup, “Falling Down + Heathens” and it remains the band’s most streamed track to this day. In 2021 the band released a one-off single “With Or Without Me” on the FiXT Radium Compilation which eventually led to the band signing with the label in 2023. 

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