All Is Dust, the new full-length from German metalcore veterans NEAERA, is out today on Metal Blade Records!
On February 28th, 2020, NEAERA released their seventh album – their eponymous comeback record after a seven-year-hiatus – which caught everyone by surprise. Despite having been well received, the pandemic impeded the band’s long awaited and already scheduled return to the live stages. On February 29th, 2020, NEAERA played a sold-out release show, but it remained the only show for the record in years since Wacken, the Impericon festivals, and other shows were forced to be postponed.
By 2021, the NEAERA collective decided it was time for new material. With a desire to return to an old-school writing approach when songs were composed together in a musty rehearsal room, the band started the writing process. The following year, the band recruited Janosch Rathmer (drummer of longtime friends/German post-rock institution Long Distance Calling) to record their new album, All Is Dust. Mixing and mastering for the record was skillfully executed by Kristian Kohle at Kohlekeller Studios who adorned the songs with a powerful yet organic sound that perfectly fit the band’s vision of their new material and approach.
Lyrically, on All Is Dust, NEAERA has altered their approach a bit and put the individual, its survival, and sanity in these testing times center stage alongside lyrics that tackle global and social clamor – a shift that was arguably pandemic-related.
NEAERA Live: 8/16/2024 Summer Breeze Festival – Dinkelsbühl, DE 8/17/2024 Reload Festival – Sulingen, DE 9/14/2024 Skaters Palace – Münster, DE * Record Release Show
NEAERA: Benny Hilleke – vocals Stefan Keller – guitars Tobias Buck – guitars Benjamin Donath – bass Sebastian Heldt – drums
Ahead of its release next Monday on the twisted Time To Kill Records roster, No Echo today stream “No Threats Allowed”, the debut LP from Rome hardcore stalwarts RAINSWEPT.
01. G.A.F. 02. Word Is Bond 03. Triers 04. Redemption 05. Antidote 06. Diss Days 07. Tide Mind 08. Blank 09. Machete 10. Septic 11. Rainswept 12. Scaffolding 13. The Swamp
The album covers a lot of territory throughout its succinct rampage. Not only does RAINSWEPT deliver the expected classic hardcore sound, the influence from more contemporary styles, along with some metal vibes, pushes its way to the forefront, culminating in the band’s most vicious material yet.
“No Threats Allowed” blends various musical tastes from classic NYHC to edgier notes of 90s metal, featuring fast riffs, two-step parts, and breakdowns. Conceptually, it serves as a declaration of intent, a manifesto. Years of sick and toxic social dynamics, both in personal life and even within the music scene, have led the band to feel the need to create a safe space, where the foundation lies in self-reflection and interaction with others. Only by respecting each individual’s mental well-being can there be collective improvement.
RAINSWEPT is a hardcore band, established in Rome, from an idea of the drummer Luigi (Coloss/Strength Approach/First Blood/Blvd of Death) who started writing songs in early 2022. Sided by bass player Ale (ex Strength Approach) they began to write arrangements. The duo then recruited Andrea (Second by Default/Murder Spree) on vocals. Eventually, after some changes on guitar, Daniele (Maiali) and Valentino completed the line-up, giving their contribution to the songwriting. About six months later the band recorded “Demo 2022” at Till Deaf Recording Studio and then proceeded to film a videoclip for their first single “Tide Mind”, all under the wing of Time To Kill Records. In the following months, they began to play gigs and fests sharing the stage with bands like Slug Gore, Fulci, Drain, Last Wishes, 3ND7R and Internal Bleeding. After a tour in Germany and Belgium, RAINSWEPT started focusing on the production of their first full-length album.
Line-up: Andrea – Vocals Daniele – Guitar Valentino – Guitar Alessandro – Bass & Backing Vocals Luigi – Drums
MESSER, the dynamic rock band renowned for their evocative melodies and powerful anthems, has released a brand new single titled “Find Out” in Dolby Atmos. The track is now available on all major streaming platforms.
“’Find Out’ is about these times in our life, when your back is to the wall and a tidal wave of pressure has consumed you. It’s when you refuse to take another step backwards, and you know the only solution is to fight your way forward. This song is for the people that won’t back down. For those who will not be silenced. The ones that fight for what they believe in and stand up for what is right. _ When push comes to shove……….Fuck Around, and FIND OUT,”_ says the band.
Along with the single, MESSER has also released a visually compelling music video for “Find Out,” available in Dolby Atmos. The music video, filmed, edited, and directed by Maddox Messer, offers fans an immersive audio-visual experience.
In addition to this release, MESSER will be headlining tour dates this summer. The tour kicked off on June 25th in Seattle, WA at the Funhouse.
MESSER’s ability to encapsulate raw emotion within their music has resonated with audiences, making their releases highly anticipated events. The band’s commitment to authenticity and relatable storytelling continues to solidify their place within the rock music landscape.
Recently, MESSER released their self-titled Deluxe Dolby Edition Album along with bonus tracks on all major music platforms on March 29, 2024.
MESSER Headline Dates: 6/29 – Lewiston, ID – Boomers’ Garden 7/2 – Salt Lake City – The DLC at Quarters 7/5 – Twin Falls, ID – 103.1 The Edge Presents: The Red, White, and Blue, Electric BBQ Free Show 7/7 – Denver, CO – Black Buzzard at Oskar Blue’
Messer is: Dereak Messer, Lead Vocals Bobby Tillotson, Guitar/Vocals Kenn Youngar, Drums/Vocals Maddox Messer, Bass/ Vocals
Florida-based GODS OF CENTAURUS, (GOC), which morphed out the band Dark Matter, is currently mixing their second effort at Morrisound Recording, Tampa, FL., with Jim Morris at the helm.
The album, entitled “Volition,” is set to be released this Fall with the first single due out mid-Summer. The band’s lineup consists of Paul Beach (lead vocals), John Beach (keyboards and backing vocals), Terry Schambers (guitar), Jeff Lords (bass), and GJ Gosman (drums). Jeff Lords, who is also bassist/co-songwriter and founding member of the prog-metal band, Crimson Glory, supplies the subject matter and concepts around which the band’s songs are composed. Topics include child abuse, martyrdom, self-determination, sensationalism, in conjunction with concepts of the purely abstract.
The new album follows in the wake of their self-titled GOC debut, which featured the single and video “Sleeping Wide Awake,” about the Radium Girls, and how young, female factory workers who painted watch dials during WWI were mysteriously dying, when it was later discovered that the glow in the dark paint that they were using contained trace but deadly amounts of radium. Song titles for the upcoming album include: Rogue Star, Another Planet’s Hell, Suffer the Cost, Die Martyr Die, which will show that the band are continuing this theme of interesting and thematic lyric writing
Jeff Lords is also currently involved in the resurrection of Crimson Glory with new singer Travis Wills fronting the band, along with Mark “Borgy” Borgmeyer who replaced original guitarist Jon Drenning for an early 2025 release on BraveWords Records.
Impassioned singer-songwriter Beth Hart releases her beautiful new single, “You Still Got Me.” The song is released on Provogue / Mascot Label Group and is available on all streaming platforms. You can watch the heartfelt video HERE.
The video features footage of Hart interacting with her fans, a connection that is felt deeply in both directions, along with personal footage of Beth and her beloved husband, Scott.
Produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley and recorded in the musical heart of Nashville, TN, the song is a piano-led window into Hart. The enchanting vocals spiral around a gorgeous string arrangement that wouldn’t sound out of place front and centre in a Martin Scorsese movie.
The song opens with Beth’s tearful lamenting, “He asked me if I need a hug, I said I got nothin inside left to love, and then he said, But baby ya still got, baby you still got me,” before the chorus which swirls up to the heavens as she yearns, “There’ll be sweet dreams waiting to come true If you let me in if you ask me to, Sweet songs that will live on and on, If you let me in, if you ask me to, I will love you strong, but if you can’t get free… You still got me.”
Talking about the song, Beth says, “This is a true story. I had a moment where I wasn’t in a positive mood, and I was hanging out on the couch, crying pretty hard, and Scott said, ‘Hey, do you need a hug?’ I said, I’ve got nothing inside left to love, and he said, you still got me. I said, hang on a minute; I’ll be right back. I went downstairs and used those words and how he said it. You say something like that, and someone who you love so much says back, but you’ve still got me. It’s true. If I’ve still got him, I’ve still got everything.”
“You Still Got Me” follows “Little Heartbreak Girl”, which was released in March. The song came after a period of introspection and recovery for Hart. While facing personal mental health challenges, she has chosen to channel her experiences into her music, offering solace and strength to those who listen. Hart’s decision to share this song is a powerful reminder of music’s ability to heal and unite us, especially in the most challenging times. It’s not only as a testament to Hart’s incredible artistry but also as an offering of appreciation to her fans. The song’s rich, emotive lyrics and Hart’s powerful vocals create an intimate musical experience that resonates with the spirit of perseverance and hope.
With a career marked by critical acclaim and countless accolades, Beth Hart has solidified her place as one of the most influential and heartfelt voices in music today. Her journey, marked by triumphs and trials, reflects her relentless dedication to her craft and fans. Hart’s music, infused with her raw, soulful energy, has captivated audiences worldwide, earning her top spots on the Billboard Blues charts and performances at iconic venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome and London’s Royal Albert Hall.
There is an electrifying connection between Beth and her fans, one that’s almost unrivalled. Her ability to touch people with her music and words that cut through straight to the heart means that she lives every word she sings, and fans hang on to each word, living it with her. You Still Got Me offers fans a chance to hold and comfort her as she continues to navigate her journey with grace and courage.
06 Sep – Chandler Center for the Arts, Chander, AZ 08 Sep – Big Blues Bender, Las Vegas, NV 11 Sep – Tulsa Theater, Tulsa, OK 13 Sep – The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Nashville, TN 15 Sep – Brown County Music Center, Nashville, IN 17 Sep – MGM Northfield Park Center Stage, Northfield, OH 19 Sep – Bourbon & Beyond, Louisville, KY 21 Sep – Hershey Theater, Hershey, PA 24 Sep – Kodak Center, Rochester, NY 26 Sep – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH 28 Sep – Chevalier Theatre, Medford, MA 30 Sep – Hackensack Meridian Health, Red bank, NJ
14 Nov – O2 Universum, Pracha, Czechia 16 Nov – SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany 18 Nov – Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany 20 Nov – ZAG Arena, Hannover, Germany 22 Nov – Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, Germany 24 Nov – Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany 26 Nov – Capitole Ghent, Ghent, Belgium 03 Dec – The Hall, Dubendorf, Switzerland 05 Dec – Kia Metropol Arena, Nuremberg, Germany 09 Dec – Hala Orbita, Wroclaw, Poland 13 Dec – Netto Arena, Szczecin, Poland 15 Dec – Arcimboldi Theater, Milan, Italy
2025
26 Feb – L’Arcadium, Annecy, France 02 Mar – L’Olympia, Paris, France 03 Mar – L’Olympia, Paris, France 12 Mar – Le Pin Galant, Merignac, France 14 Mar – Le Cepac Silo, Marseille, France
Out now on Massacre Records: “In Chambers Of Sonic Disgust”, the brand new album by Danish death metal heavy weights ILLDISPOSED! In support of today’s record release, the band has unleashed a brand new music video for the track “Lay Low”, watch the clip now streaming below!
“In Chambers Of Sonic Disgust” is the first release of new music from ILLDISPOSED since 2019. It is definitely not normal to see a gap like this between their releases, but several events slowed down the process. First, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the music industry and made the band focus on other things for a while. Then guitar player Rasmus Henriksen was diagnosed with brain cancer. Rasmus has now left the band to focus 100% on the treatment. Former guitar player Ken Holst is back in the band, replacing Rasmus. Now, ILLDISPOSED are finally back to show the world how years of crisis and struggle have been transcribed to music. “In Chambers Of Sonic Disgust” is full of anger and frustration, and the most ambitious and creative ILLDISPOSED album – ever!
“In Chambers Of Sonic Disgust” is featuring guest perfomances of Sandie The Lilith (Defacing God), andwas mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio. The album artwork was designed by Timon Kokott of Art-Work.
Tracklist:
Spitting Your Pain
I Walk Among The Living
Lay Low (feat. Sandie The Lilith)
The Ill-Disposed
Flying Free
Start Living Again
For Us
I Suffer (feat. Sandie The Lilith)
And Of My Hate
All Electric
Pain Suffer Me
ILLDISPOSED Live: 12.-13.07.2024 DE Königsee – M.U.R. Open Air 19.-20.07.2024 DE Bertingen – R.U.D.E. (Rock unter den Eichen) 20.07.2024 DE Seedorf – Open Air Seedorf 16.08.2024 DK Morud – Mejerhell 12.09.2024 DK Aarhus – Train * 15.09.2024 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser * 17.09.2024 CZ Praha – Rock Club * 18.09.2024 AT Wien – Viper Room * 19.09.2024 DE München – Backstage * 20.09.2024 DE Weinheim – Cafe Central * 22.09.2024 BE Kortrijk – De Verlichte Geest * 25.09.2024 NL Hoofddorp – Podium Duycker * 27.09.2024 DE Hamburg – Logo * 28.09.2024 DK Fredericia – Tøjhuset * 04.10.2024 DK Vordingborg – Stars 05.10.2024 DK København – Amager Bio 18.10.2024 DK Silkeborg – Kedelhuset 11.-13.10.2024 NL Hardenberg – Harnbarg Metalfest 25.-26.10.2024 DK Odense – Odense Metal Fest
*In Chambers Of Europe 2024 Tour w/ Defacing God & Supports
ILLDISPOSED are: Bo Summer – Vocals Jakob Batten – Guitars Ken Holst – Guitars Onkel K. Jensen – Bass Rasmus Schmidt – Drums
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