Alternative metal band, ALBORN, released a brand new single titled “A Little Less Than Expected (Show Me)” to all digital outlets via One RPM. The band will release the official music video for the single on August 13, 2024.
“A Little Less Than Expected (Show Me)” can be streamed/downloaded at:
ALBORN is a hard hitting yet melodic alternative metal band based in Northern Illinois. Their resume includes sharing the stage with Shinedown, All That Remains, Sevendust, Nonpoint, Badflower, Powerman 5000, Buckcherry, Adelitas Way, Gemini Syndrome, Plush and others. ALBORN is known for bringing a tight, high energy performance. Every. Single. Show.
ALBORN released their debut EP, Impairative in 2020. Follow up singles “Full Circle”, “Cause to Create” and “Hindsight” took them through 2021 and had initial success including Spotify’s “Rock Hard” playlist, SiriusXM Octane, Music Choice as well as terrestrial radio rotation.
To round out 2022, the band did more writing and flew to Las Vegas to work with Chris Collier and James “Fluff” Harley. This dynamic production duo was fresh off working with Korn on their Requiem album. There, ALBORN recorded 3 songs, “Push”, “Learn to Live” and “Even Numbers”. A 4th song, ‘Ten Times” was then added to form the EP, Push, which the band put out through Pavement Entertainment (Sony / The Orchard) in early 2023.
In March 2023, ALBORN hit the road for 18 days providing direct support to Powerman 5000 while ALBORN’s new single, “Push” started at radio. The single was a big hit, even charting on Billboard’s Top 40 for Mainstream Rock.
In 2024, to follow up their incredible success, ALBORN again went to Las Vegas to join Collier and Harley. This time the team recorded 4 songs the band feels is the best brand of ALBORN yet. The first of these, “A Little Less Than Expected (Show Me)” releases 8/9/24. To support this, the band is continuing to rock the Midwest including Rockfest in Cadott, WI and providing direct support to All That Remains in East Moline, IL.
Upcoming Shows: Aug 20 with Hed PE, Smile Empty Soul, Simon Says, ALBORN in Joliet, IL Aug 28 with Disturbed, Plush, Alborn in Dubuque, IA Aug 31 @ I-Rock 5 Year Anniversary Party with All That Remains, ALBORN & Shallow Side! in East Moline, IL Sep 12 @ X-Ray Arcade in Cudahy, WI Sep 28 @ Rock The Equinox in Stigler Oklahoma 2024 in Stigler, OK
ALBORN is: Justin Taylor: Lead Vocals & Guitar Nate Guske: Guitar & Vocals Alex Raser: Drums & Screams Zame Lewis: Bass
Check out Wicked Love’s latest single, “Light It Up,” now available on all major platforms!
Austin Livingston, the band’s lead guitarist comments, “I blast this song when I’m making love, the bpms are perfect for nominal thrust advantage.”
Brendan Ferriera, vocals adds, “It’s easy to write a depressing song nowadays, its hard to put out something happy and positive. We try to make it a point to show people that its okay to be happy and it’s okay to have fun. This song is simple party perfection!”
Straight out of Charleston, SC, Wicked Love brings a fresh, hard-hitting sound with a classic twist. Their music is a dynamic fusion of pop, metal, and rock’n’roll, sure to captivate audiences. Having shared stages with the likes of Five Finger Death Punch, Seether, and Hellyeah, Wicked Love is a force to be reckoned with in the rock scene.
Federico Romano‘s JUNE 1974 solo musical project, have released the new album “You”, out since July 21st on all digital stores worldwide by Visionaire Records! The album contains 10 ambient metal shoegaze metal songs. All vocals by Sophie Leestrom except “Cadro’ ” and “Lasciami” by Laura Beltrami.
Singer and composer Faith Federica Sciamanna, signed with Epictronic Records, delivered a captivating performance of her new work, “Ancestral Chants,” during the grand finale of the prestigious “FestivalLante.” The event took place from August 1-4, 2024, in the historic Villa Lante (1511-1566).
Now in its second edition, FestivalLante was hosted in one of Italy’s most renowned 16th-century Mannerist gardens, which was named “Italy’s Most Beautiful Park” in 2011. The festival aims to celebrate and promote the country’s rich historical, artistic, and natural heritage through a blend of performing arts.
Curated by Tetraedro A.P.S., in collaboration with the Municipality of Viterbo and the Lazio Regional Directorate of Museums, the event was supported by the National Association of Building Constructors (ANCE) – Viterbo section. Artistic direction was led by Francesco Cerra of Tetraedro A.P.S.
“In the second part of the evening, I had the privilege of accompanying the dance-theater production ‘Unbodied,’ created and performed by F. Heera Carola and Irene Ciravegna, with my music, along with a few non-original pieces. It has long been a dream of mine to integrate my work into a Dance and Music performance, and the experience was both intense and deeply rewarding. My heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in creating this extraordinary event,” said Sciamanna.
Swedish black metal stalwarts DARK FUNERAL are now celebrating three decades of blasphemy with a re-worked version of their debut album! ‘Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition)’ is now available everywhere today, August 9, via Century Media Records and has been remixed by David Castillo and re-mastered once again by Thomas “Plec” Johansson. To celebrate today’s release, the band is now sharing the dark and occult visualizer for “In The Sign Of The Horns (Re-Recording 2024),” which can be found at THIS LOCATION.
DARK FUNERAL has previously commented about the special edition, “In January 1994, Blackmoon (RIP) and I put our entire income and savings into a recording session and pressing 1,000 copies of our 4-track debut Mini-CD. A Mini-CD we released ourselves too. To now reach the significant milestone with an epic 30th anniversary is of course very honorable for me and the band. Three decades of Swedish Black Metal filled with precious memories. It is now time for us to reflect on what started it all, a 30-year epic journey, filled with experiences and an unbreakable bond. And in this honor, we have breathed new life into these legendary songs and given them an honest but modern update. Enjoy!“
In addition, DARK FUNERAL will be embarking on a U.S. tour later this year as direct support for GWAR! The trek will kick off on October 17 in Las Vegas, NV and will dominate the states until the final stop on November 20 in Nashville, TN. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets will go on sale tomorrow, June 21 @ 10:00 A.M. local time.
Find rare material from the band’s ominous beginnings in 1994 — an ultimate rendition and must-have for devoted disciples of darkness! Order this exclusive collector’s edition HERE
Dark Funeral Live U.S. Dates
The Stoned Age Tour w/ Gwar 10/17: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues 10/18: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee 10/19: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 10/20: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom 10/22: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo 10/23: Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House 10/24: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot 10/27: Denver, CO @ Summit 10/29: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre 10/30: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre 10/31: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave 11/01: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre 11/02: Albany, NY @ Empire Live 11/03: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s 11/05: Boston, MA @ The Paradise Rock Club 11/06: Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel 11/13: Orlando, FL @ The Beacham 11/15: Dallas, TX @ The Studio at the Factory 11/16: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center 11/17: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live 11/19: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven) 11/20: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition) Tracklist:
Music & Lyrics by Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman 1994 Recordings & Mixes by Dan Swanö, Mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson 2024 Recordings & Mixes by David Castillo, Mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson Video Production by 12 Inch Media Artwork: Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman
Red Giant released their debut single “Monsters” on Friday 9 August 2024. The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE. Watch the music video for “Monsters” HERE.
“Monsters” is the first single taken from the band’s eponymous debut album Red Giant released on Friday 18 October 2024.
Red Giant brings their unique blend of heavy rock with their outstanding debut album. Comprising elements of rock, blues, and grunge, the band’s debut album is a dynamic thrill ride from start to finish.
Red Giant is the brainchild of the popular YouTube presenter and guitar prodigy, Dave Simpson (he’s amassed over 135,000 YouTube followers due to his guitar tutorials and gear demos).
Inspired by heartbreak, betrayal, bullying, and mental health, the album is a journey through a dark landscape supported by an undertow of defiance and resilience. Featuring powerful performances, Red Giant trips the light fantastic, and is clearly firing on all cylinders on this unforgettable ten-track modern-day masterpiece.
The first single “Monsters” is a dissenting lament on the increasing tyranny being imposed upon ordinary people, doing their best to survive, by puppet politicians controlled by an elite whose names we do not know and whose faces we never see.
A sombre and dark atmosphere permeates throughout the songs short run time and pull you in with Simpson’s emotionally charged vocal and melancholic guitar.
Perfectly offset by heavy drums and driving bass. It gives you hope that there is light in the darkness and meaning in everything. The song was written by Simpson during the lockdowns of 2020 and is still relevant today and into the near future.
“Red Giant” Album Track Listing
1. Friends (4:00) 2. Tell Me (4:11) 3. Why? (3:54) 4. Monsters (2:42) 5. Was It All My Fault? (4:00) 6. Don’t (2:00) 7. Free Me (3:35) 8. The Dark Of Me (3:10) 9. What You Gonna Do? (6:00) 10. You Say, I Say (3:35)
The Band
Dave Simpson – Guitar, Lead Vocals John Joe Gaskin – Drums, Percussion Carina Powell – Bass, Vocals
Friends This is a song that I wrote a few years back and never found a home. I’m now so happy to say that it finally has become what I feel it was always supposed to be. It’s just a great driving rock song. Heavily inspired by Thin Lizzy the songs subject is exactly what you’d expect it to be about. Friends.
Tell Me Tell Me is a song that means a lot to me as it’s all about someone who has handed a raw deal and has no idea why. We’ve all been there, and this song is a product of those situations. It features a stunning bass guitar solo from Miss Carina Powell and has a great dynamic. I love the way it builds, falls, and builds again. It really keeps you on your toes.
Why? This is without doubt the song that means the most to me off this album and the one I’m most proud of. It’s all about being bullied and not knowing why they picked you. The lyrics take you through the mind of the suffering protagonist and let you know the hopeless feeling they are going through. I really hope this song can reach people who have suffered and are suffering and let them know that they’re not alone. I hope they can find comfort in this song.
Monsters Monsters was a song I wrote in the 2020 lockdowns. I felt like we were not being told the whole truth and felt like everything wasn’t as it appeared. As things came out about the UK governments antics behind the curtains this song took on a more powerful meaning and I will be forever proud of the lyrics and this songs sentiment.
Was It All My Fault? This song is all about the end of a relationship when your no longer sure why it ended and start questioning yourself. It’s a beautifully powerful ballad that has a true meaning to me. I love its vulnerability.
Don’t Love this song. Punchy, quick and to the point. I’m a firm believer in the fact that a sing doesn’t have to be long and complicated to get the point across. Don’t is a notable example of this. Heavily inspired by John Frusciante and Jimi Hendrix, the song takes you on a ride that makes you want to go again and again. It features a stunning drum break by Mr John Joe Gaskin who absolutely kills it.
Free Me This song is yet another one I am deeply proud of. It rises and falls and again gives you an insight into the suffering mind of someone who deals with mental health issues. The lyrics say it all – “Come free me from myself.” It’s an absolute cry for help in every sense of the word.
The Dark Of Me We all have a dark side. This is one I managed to write down. The idea of being trapped and lost in your own mind is terrifying and this songs grungy and dark atmosphere really help convey that emotion. It takes you from I can’t do this to yes, I can and back again. Being a long time suffer of mental health issues this song means a lot.
What You Gonna Do? My love for the British Blues scene of the sixties is very apparent in this six-minute homage to one of my heroes Mr Peter Green. I played an incredibly special guitar on this song. It belonged to another hero of mine that is sadly no longer with us. He was also my friend and I miss him. I channelled all that emotion into this song. The subject matter is quite different though. That’s all about asking someone who is abusing the people around them. “What you gonna do when there’s no one left?”
You Say, I Say Easily the heaviest song on the album and for the subject matter its perfect. The three verses of this song talk through the three stages of a relationship that’s always doomed to fail. You get the honeymoon period at the beginning. The middle is starting to show cracks and the last verse shows complete failure and ends with the separation of the two characters. One of whom wanted this the other who did not.
Red Giant – Biography
Lead songwriter, guitarist and vocalist, David Simpson first picked up the guitar at 16 years old. Since that time David has been a prominent performer in several bands over the years and co-founded Red Giant at the beginning of 2024.
David decided after years of playing in other bands it was time to follow his own musical style. The music he was writing did not fit the bands he was playing with and he soon setup his own group The Dave Simpson Trio.
The trio performed all over the UK for years and was a very established blues rock band, but in 2024 the band wanted a change. Not just in name but in style, opting for a heavier rockier approach to go along with the new songs David was writing.
Red Giant was born. Not long after the name change the band went into the studio to record their self-titled debut album.
David is a world-renowned YouTube presenter with a channel that has amassed over 135,000 subscribers due to his unique playing style and expertise on the instrument.
David has been incredibly open about his struggles with mental health and his blunt openness has helped countless others deal with their personal traumas. David’s work ethic is outstanding, tirelessly working on songs and videos while also performing and collaborating with other musicians.
John Joe Gaskin, the drummer for Red Giant, also started playing drums at the age of sixteen. As soon as he found the drums he wanted to do nothing else. He’s dedicated his life to the instrument.
John Joe is an absolute powerhouse of a drummer with a supernatural sense of time and is the bedrock of the band. Widely known as a dynamic and versatile performer, playing nationwide in the UK and Europe John Joe is comfortable with any style of music.
John Joe not only performs his duties as the drummer of Red Giant but is also the joker of the band with his wicked sense of humour he keeps everyone laughing.
The bassist on the album is Carina Powell who despite her compact stature of only 4’11 is an absolute powerhouse on stage and in the studio. Using her bass both as a lead and supporting instrument. Her hard hitting and percussive style are evident all over this album and it blends seamlessly with David’s guitars and John Joe’s drums.
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