Multi-Instrumentalist SIERRA LEVESQUE Releases New Single + Music Video ‘Authority’

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Rising pop/rock artist Sierra Levesque is back with her highly anticipated original single, “AUTHORITY,” now available on all major streaming platforms. This hard-hitting track marks a bold step forward in Levesque’s musical journey, blending her signature guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and an infectious energy that demands to be heard.

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“AUTHORITY” is a fast-paced rock anthem that captures Levesque’s powerful and defiant spirit. With its driving beat and assertive lyrics, the song challenges the status quo and embraces self-empowerment. True to form, Levesque played all instruments on the track, once again showcasing her skills as a multi-instrumentalist. The song was mixed, mastered, and co-produced by Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Ex Guns N’ Roses, Asia, Sons of Apollo), adding a polished edge to the raw energy that defines the track.

Levesque describes the song as, “a rallying anthem for anyone who’s ever felt underestimated or silenced. I wanted to create something that feels powerful and liberating—something people can turn to when they wish they could stand up to any figure of authority.“

Having already made waves with previous releases, including her fan-favorite track, “U ARE MY DRUG”, Sierra continues to solidify her place in the rock world. “AUTHORITY” is no exception, delivering the high-energy, emotionally charged performance that fans have come to love as a staple song at the end of her live shows.

Recognized by Guitar.com as “Gen Z’s Most Ambitious New Guitarist” and celebrated by icons like Nancy Wilson (Heart) and Desmond Child (Songwriter for Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Kiss), Sierra Levesque has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. With a growing following and multiple awards under her belt, Sierra has amassed over 80,000 followers across her social media platforms and over 800,000 streams on Spotify.

To promote the release, Sierra will be performing two live shows in Los Angeles, including one at Nivessa Records in Hollywood on September 28th from 5-7 PM, followed by an official single release show at Serj Tankian’s EyeForSound Gallery in Eagle Rock on September 29th from 2-4 PM.

Stay tuned as Sierra Levesque continues to break boundaries and redefine what it means to be a young, independent artist in today’s rock scene.

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Prog Funk Rock Trio MOSEY BEAT to Release Brand New EP “Breakfast for Champions”

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MOSEY BEAT is a progressive funk rock band bringing high energy dance grooves, mellow waves, and rock and roll to create a new fusion of sound. The power trio was formed in 2012. Their original music has gained momentum in the NEPA area with their unique live show and improvised jams. Consisting of Taylor O’Connor (guitar, vocals), Blair O’Connor (drums, vocals), and Tommy McGourty (bass), the band has a passion for creating original music and composing jams in real time. Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of genres, Mosey Beat shows prowess and is not afraid to break the mold when it comes to their songs. Their ability to captivate an audience and read the energy in the room allows for a new live show every single night.

Now they are set to release their latest EP Breakfast for Champions, and you may ask what is that all about? The band explains, “The title Breakfast for Champions is meant to be a joke on how many of us musicians burn the candle at both ends going from a gig to working the day job with little to no sleep and all while keeping the show a party! The music is a reflection of our experiences and philosophies in life, so it was fitting that our album cover contained elements of our experience including using “The Funhouse” in Bethlehem PA as the backdrop for the photo where Mosey Beat has performed 100+ times since our start in 2012.”

Listen now: https://push.fm/ps/bfc

Tracklist

Thin Reality
Now Be Nowhere
Equanimity
Taste
File In
Untzquanimity

Based out of the former steel town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Mosey Beat has opened for bands like Spafford, Dogs in a Pile and Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root. Playing at venues like The Funhouse (Bethlehem PA), John & Peters (New Hope PA), The Sherman Theatre (Stroudsburg PA) as well as many local and regional festivals including Musikfest, Karnival of the Arts, Pine Ridge Festival and Funky Fest. Their relentless gig schedule has kept them at a fast pace doing over 400 shows in just over a decade.

More information at https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/mosey-beat

THE PROGRESSIVE SOULS COLLECTIVE Releases New Single + Video ‘High Hopes’

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(In the photo Florian Zepf)

THE PROGRESSIVE SOULS COLLECTIVE has released the new single and video ‘High Hopes’, Pink Floyd’s classic with a novel sound design.

The second TPSC single “High Hopes” from the upcoming cover album “Encore Vol. 1: Sonic Tributes” (Metalville Records – October 18th) marks a darker and progressive version of this legendary Pink Floyd classic. Mixed by multiple Grammy Award winning engineer Elliot Scheiner (Toto, Steely Dan, & many more) and mastered by Reuben Cohen (Metallica) this single features Simen Daniel Lindstad Børven (Leprous) on bass, Daniel Petri on drums, Luis Conte (Phil Collins) on percussions and once again Vladimir Lalic provides a highly emotional vocal performance.

With ‘Encore Vol. 1: Sonic Tributes’, TPSC presents another exciting release.

The material consists exclusively of cover songs, all hand-picked and, as expected, located in the extended prog area. 

The first recordings began some time after the release of TPSC’s debut album ‘Sonic Birth’, continued through the corona pandemic and were continued during the sessions for the album ‘Sonic Rebirth’. The songs selected were personal favourites of Florian Zepf, creative head, producer and guitarist of the collective. The aim was to pay musical tribute to bands and musicians from Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd and Toto, among others, who had a great influence on Florian. 

From a conceptual point of view, ‘Encore Vol. 1: Sonic Tributes’ fits seamlessly into the sequence of previous TPSC albums. ‘Sonic Birth’ and “Sonic Rebirth” are both concept albums with a thematic reference to the interplay between human development and technology. Musically, the ‘Sonic Birth’ and ‘Sonic Rebirth’ motifs can be found in some of the cover songs now presented, so that the creative and musical connection between the TPSC albums is maintained.

As usual with TPSC, the line-up on ‘Encore Vol. 1: Sonic Tributes’ is once again something to be seen and heard

The production of the entire album is very organic and equally powerful. Engineer legend Elliot Scheiner, 8-time Grammy winner and known from his collaboration with legends such as Toto, Steely Dan and Eric Clapton, was responsible for the very soulful mix. Mastering was handled by Reuben Cohen from the Grammy-winning Lurssen Mastering Studio (Metallica, among others). 

Due to its extraordinary song selection, ‘Encore Vol. 1: Sonic Tributes’ should take a special place in the hearts of fans of cultivated prog music by storm.

TRACK LISTING

  1. The Old Medley (originally recorded by Genesis)
  2. Teardrop (originally recorded by Massive Attack)
  3. Endless Dream (originally recorded by Yes)
  4. Jake To The Bone (instrumental, originally recorded by Toto)
  5. High Hopes (originally recorded by Pink Floyd)

LINE UP

Vladimir Lalic – Vocals (tracks 1-3, 5)
Florian Zepf – Guitars, backing vocals, keyboards
Zsolt Kaltenecker – Keyboards (tracks 1, 3)
Gerald Peter – Keyboard-solo (track 4)
Simen Daniel Lindstad Børven – Bass (tracks 1, 2, 5)
Jacob Umansky – Bass on track 3
Jamie Powell – Bass (track 4)
Adam Marko – Drums (tracks 1-3)
Daniel Petri – Drums (track 5)
Alex Landenburg – Drums (track 4)
Isaac Alderson – Flutes & pipes (track 3)
Maria Grigoryeva – Strings (tracks 3, 5)

More information:
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https://twitter.com/TheProg92657849
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMp4K7GkWZMjWRHfJ_GZNMQ
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/5PRg7hxAEfqTKfHT75d9Km
https://theprogressivesoulscollective.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/progressivesouls

TRIP TO THE MORGUE Release New Lyric Video ‘Tribal Lust’

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Prepare to have your sanity surgically removed as thrash metal maniacs TRIP TO THE MORGUE unveil the lyric video for “Tribal Lust,” a brutal slice from their latest album, “Toe Tagged And Body Bagged,” released via Wormholedeath.

“Tribal Lust” thrusts you into a nightmarish encounter with a savage tribe deep within an uncharted jungle. As you navigate cannibalistic threats and primal fear, Trip To The Morgue’s relentless soundscape ensures survival is far from guaranteed.

Formed in 2010, Trip To The Morgue has been on a mission to deliver a pulverizing concoction of grindcore mayhem, infused with old-school thrash, crossover, and the raw punk energy that birthed these extreme genres. Over the years, the band has honed its sound into a tight, brutal machine, featuring the current lineup of Dave Oshann (bass/vocals), J Patrick McCosar (lead guitar/vocals), Joey Maddox (guitar/vocals), and Vincent Rizzo (drums/vocals).

Toe Tagged And Body Bagged is a sonic time capsule, that transports listeners back to the golden age of thrash, crossover, grindcore, and hardcore. Brace yourself for a pummeling onslaught of heavy riffs, breakneck tempos, and unadulterated aggression, all inspired by the bands that laid the foundation for extreme music.

“Toe Tagged And Body Bagged” is available on all digital platforms: orcd.co/ttbbalbum

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JACK STARR Signs with BraveWords Records for Release of “Out of the Darkness Pt 2” in 2025

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BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of Jack Starr for a new solo album,”Out of the Darkness Pt 2″ to be released in 2025.

Jack talks about signing with BraveWords Records and the upcoming album, “I have been a fan of BraveWords for a long time and thought it was great that they started a record label, I knew that the label would be well run and professional like the magazine and website so for me it was a no brainer to be on that label and have them put out my new album. As far as what the album will be like, it is a combining of old school metal with the great vocals of Giles Lavery who is one of the best of the new metal vocalists who have recently emerged on the scene. The album also has two of the best metal drummers in metal Rhino and Mark Zonder. The rock solid bass playing is provided by Gene Cooper, veteran of many NYC bands. Jimmy Waldo the virtuoso keyboardist is also featured as well as Eric Juris who played brilliant guitar thru out the album contributing harmonies, leads and rhythms. Thomas Mergler played great guitar as well and whose brilliant production gave it a clean modern Euro sound while still keeping the old school metal sound that Jack Starr is known for.”

Metal Tim Henderson from BraveWords Records on signing Jack Starr, “What a historical addition to BraveWords Records, the ultra talented Jack Starr who brings a wealth of skill and music industry savvy to the label that dates back nearly 50 years.”

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About Jack Starr:

Starr emerged on the rock and metal scene in 1981, forming, together with Joey Ayvazian, David DeFeis and Joe O’Rielly, the first incarnation of the heavy metal band Virgin Steele. The new band was selected in 1982 by Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records to appear on the label’s compilation album U.S. Metal Volume 2. After only two albums, Virgin Steele of 1981 and Guardians of the Flame of 1982, Starr left Virgin Steele in 1983.

In 1984, Starr started his solo recording career with the album Out of the Darkness, featuring former Riot vocalist Rhett Forrester, members of The Rods and former Rainbow drummer Gary Driscoll. It was released in Europe by Music for Nations and was picked as one of the best albums of the year by the music magazines Kerrang! and Metal Forces.

Starr changed the name of his band to Jack Starr’s Burning Starr and between 1984 and 1989 he produced albums, both solo and with the band. The music of those albums was classic American eighties heavy metal, a style between Poison and Metallica. In 1989 the band dissolved and Starr joined short-lived bands like Strider and Smoke Stack Lightning.

In the following years, Starr once again assembled a group of musicians for a new incarnation of Burning Starr, which performed at the Magic Circle Festival 2008 and released the album Defiance on Manowar’s label Magic Circle Music in 2009. In 2011 they released Land of the Dead with Limb Music. The albums includes ex-Manowar guest musicians Ross the Boss and David Shankle. The band played at the 2013 Keep It True festival and recorded a DVD.

NEKOMATA Share First Single + Video ‘In My Flesh’ from Upcoming Album

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Italian metalcore band NEKOMATA and Rockshots Records proudly announces the release of their new single “In My Flesh“, the first track from their upcoming album “EUPHORIA“. Known for their unique “Power Core” style – a fusion of Power Metal, Metalcore, and Death Metal – NEKOMATA returns with a sound that is heavier, more refined and fiercely melodic.

Following the success of their debut album “…And Then, The Abusement Park Left Town” (2022) and the singles “Call to Arms” and “Algorithmically Imperfect”, NEKOMATA pushes the boundaries of their creativity with “In My Flesh“. The track showcases the evolution of their sound: intricate melodic hooks built on crushing riffs, vocal harmonies alternating between clean singing and devastating growls, all enhanced by cinematic elements that add a dynamic and unexpected twist.

The band, composed of Filippo Zavattari (bass and backing vocals), Andrea Cappellari (guitar and programming), Andrea Olivieri (vocals) and Alberto Mezzanotte (drums) has crafted a unique sonic identity that appeals to fans of bands like ARCHITECTS, VEIL OF MAYA and PERIPHERY. With their mix of power and finesse, NEKOMATA is emerging as one of the most exciting and innovative acts on the Italian metal scene.

“In My Flesh” promises to be an unforgettable sonic journey, featuring powerful melodies, epic choruses, crushing breakdowns, and a whirlwind of contrasting emotions.

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In anticipation of the album, NEKOMATA will be performing two special concerts in Japan this coming November (November 4th / 5th, 2024), bringing their powerful live show to their growing international fanbase. These exclusive performances will serve as the premiere of “EUPHORIA”, showcasing the band’s new material and giving fans a first taste of the album’s explosive energy.

Track Listing:​

01. Py
02. Shattered
03. Automata
04. In My Flesh
05. Feedback
06. Zero
07. De Priapi Dilemma
08. Road To Ruin
09. Super Omnia
10. Ataraxia – Still Abused

NEKOMATA is:

Andrea Olivieri: Vocals
Andrea Cappellari: Guitars and programming
Filippo Zavattari: Bass guitar and backing vocals
Alberto Mezzanotte: Drums

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