Asking Alexandria’s PAUL BARTOLOME Unveils New Video ‘Evil’

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UK music scene has been buzzing with the name PAUL BARTOLOME, a singer/songwriter whose talent and dedication have made him a rising star. Known for his emotive lyrics and captivating melodies, Paul has not only proven his prowess as a solo artist but has also solidified his reputation as a top-tier songwriter for renowned bands such as Asking Alexandria and Dead Rabbits to name a few…

The past year has been monumental for Bartolome, filled with international tours and an impressive expansion of his musical repertoire. Now, he’s ready to unveil his latest project: a two-part EP series titled “Fake Hollywood.”

“Fake Hollywood” is more than just an EP; it’s an immersive experience. Paul Bartolome has crafted a narrative that spans multiple videos and scenes, each one contributing to a larger, overarching story. This ambitious project promises to captivate fans with its intricate storytelling and special ending, designed to resonate deeply with listeners.

The EP series explores themes of illusion, fame, and reality, painting a vivid picture of the contrasts between the glamorous facade of Hollywood and the often harsh truths that lie beneath. Paul’s distinctive style — marked by poignant lyrics and dynamic musical arrangements — ensures that “Fake Hollywood” will be both a visual and auditory feast.

Paul Bartolome’s journey to “Fake Hollywood” has been paved with significant achievements. Over the past year, he has co-written tracks for major acts like Asking Alexandria and Escape The Fate, showcasing his versatility and skill in the songwriting domain. His contributions have helped shape the sound of these bands, earning him respect and admiration within the industry.

Buy and stream the EP at https://ingrv.es/fake-hollywood-pt-1-hgu-g

In addition to his songwriting success, Paul has also joined Asking Alexandria as a live touring member. This role has taken him around the globe, performing in front of over 250,000 fans. Each performance has not only strengthened his stage presence but has also broadened his fanbase, establishing him as a formidable live performer.

With the release of “Fake Hollywood,” Paul Bartolome is poised to reach new heights in his career. This EP series is not just a new chapter in his musical journey but a bold statement of his artistic vision. Fans can look forward to a multi-sensory experience that combines Paul’s musical talent with his storytelling prowess, ensuring that “Fake Hollywood” will be a milestone in his career.

As Paul continues to tour, write, and create, there’s no doubt that his star will continue to rise. Whether you’ve been following his journey from the beginning or are just discovering his music, “Fake Hollywood” is set to be an unforgettable experience, cementing Paul Bartolome’s place as one of the most exciting artists in the industry today.

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FIGHT THE FADE Release Stunning New Single ‘Next Sunrise’

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Fight The Fade have released their anthemic new rock single “Next Sunrise,” the latest single from their upcoming album ‘Isolationist’, slated for release in October 2024 from FiXT.

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/nextsunrise

Picking up where “Gangrene” left off “Next Sunrise” delivers an explosive soundscape, driven by intense rhythms, thrashing guitars, and a daring vocal performance from lead singer, Zene Smith. Masterfully incorporating synthesizers into heavy guitar work and thought provoking lyrics Fight The Fade have released a defiant anthem without overshadowing the raw, primal energy of pure rock. Fierce in its delivery, defiant in spirit “Next Sunrise” is the next chapter into the compelling exploration of inner turmoil and external forces from the upcoming album, Isolationist. “It’s time.”

Known for pulling together influences from rock, metal, and electronic music, Fight the Fade has forged an unmistakable sonic identity that wraps heartfelt lyrical themes within a robust production style and delivers them with nuanced and diverse writing approaches. The band’s work ethic and innovative blend of genres led them to an album deal with independent electronic rock label FiXT in late 2020, with Fight the Fade releasing singles throughout 2021, leading to a full-length album APOPHYSITIS released in July 2022.

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KVAEN Unleash New Album “The Formless Fires”, Out Now

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The highly anticipated new album, “The Formless Fires,” by the Swedish black metal band Kvaen was released on June 21. This much-awaited album will be released under the renowned Metal Blade Records label. As a testament to their growing popularity,

We are thrilled to announce that we have been granted the honor of featuring a limited number of vinyl editions of the album. However, due to the high demand, we will be adding more vinyls to meet the needs of fans and collectors alike.

Kvaen’s “The Formless Fires” promises to deliver a captivating blend of melodic black metal, showcasing the band’s unique sound and powerful songwriting. Stay tuned for an unforgettable musical journey when the album finally hits the shelves.

Order the album at https://kvaenblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/the-formless-fires

Track list
1. The Formless Fires
2. Traverse The Nether
3. Tornets Sång
4. The Ancient Gods
5. Basilisk
6. De Dödas Sång
7. The Perpetual Darkness
8. The Wings Of Death

SAVATAGE Celebrate 30th Anniversary of “Japan Live ’94”, Out August 9th

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Savatage have announced the release of their new live album ‘Japan Live ’94’ through earMUSIC.

For three years earMUSIC has been paying tribute to the heavy metal legends with the extensive re-release of their entire studio album back catalogue on heavyweight, high-quality 12″ LP. From Sirens (1983) to Poets And Madmen (2001), all studio albums returned on finest vinyl after having been sought after by fans and collectors for a long time.

In memory of Criss Oliva and to honor his legacy and his unmistakably unique work, Savatage and earMUSIC celebrated the release of Ghost In The Ruins for the very first time on vinyl on October 27th, 2023.

Now, with the first-time-ever-on-vinyl release of ‘Japan Live ‘94′ on August 9th, 2024, the exciting LP reissue journey comes to an end.

Pre-order ‘Japan Live ’94’ HERE

Like sonic snapshots, live albums memorialize and preserve amplified moments in time. For those in attendance, they allow the ability to relive an aural moment, and for the rest of us, it’s the ultimate souvenir, a time-stamped milestone that captures an artist/a band as they were. In Savatage‘s case, ‘Japan Live ‘94’ captures a crucially important and significant tour for a band that, after experiencing gut-wrenching tragedy and massive personnel changes, was on undeniably shaky ground but stood tall, nonetheless. It was the first stop on a trip that ultimately forge onward to Sarajevo and Siberia – a journey that, 30 years later, has no end in sight.

This double LP release marks the first time in audio form that the show is available in its entirety with all 16 songs in show running order and all newly mastered for vinyl. The album is being reissued on heavyweight black vinyl, packed in a deluxe gatefold packaging with the original cover design, brand new liner notes by Clay Marshall and rare memorabilia.

Find out more about the LP reissues series HERE

THE MARY TYLER WHORES Drop Wild Video for New Single ‘White Trash Girl’

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Punk rock revolutionists The Mary Tyler Whores release their highly anticipated debut single, ‘White Trash Girl‘, out now. The single is the first track from their forthcoming debut album ‘As Filthy As We Wanna Be’, produced by the legendary Greg Hetson of Circle Jerks and Bad Religion fame.

‘White Trash Girl‘ encapsulates the raw energy and unapologetic spirit that defines The Mary Tyler Whores. Written by lead vocalist Frankie “Crime” Cassara, the song narrates the story of a young, resilient addict-dealer-prostitute known in the neighbourhood as ‘White Trash Girl‘. With a blend of sarcastic humour and gritty realism, the track is a high-octane, beer-swilling, punk rock anthem that promises to resonate with its listeners. Cassara reflects, “I always admired the hustle in her survival mode. The last I saw her, she had cleaned up and moved on. I was happy for White Trash Girl, so I kept it real and wrote this song about her. I will never water down THE TRUTH!”

Buy ‘White Trash Girl’ HERE

To accompany the single release, The Mary Tyler Whores release their mini ‘White Trash Girl‘ movie, shot on location in Hollywood. The music video is a tear-jerking story of triumph, heartbreak and deception, starring TV personality / host / punk-rock goddess, Erin Micklow. 
Written and directed by Daryl Scott for Money $ Punk Productions, Edited and VFX by Faust at Infinivision Media, and shot by Jose Rodriguez and Veneko Media.

The Mary Tyler Whores’ music delivers a melodic gut punch of rebellion, with ‘White Trash Girl’ serving as the perfect introduction to their riotous sound. Their debut album, ‘As Filthy As We Wanna Be,’ promises to carry this torch forward, delivering punk rock in its rawest form to a new generation ready to embrace its unfiltered, rebellious energy.

Frankie “Crime” Cassara shares his excitement about the partnership with Golden Robot Records:“The Mary Tyler Whores are thrilled to ink a global deal with Golden Robot Records! We are grateful for this opportunity and have immense respect for the Golden Robot family for believing in our twisted vision of punk fury and extreme rock ‘n’ roll. We’re stoked to bring this circus on the road worldwide with ‘As Filthy As We Wanna Be’ in 2024!”
Reflecting on the band’s ethos, Cassara adds, “I lived and grew up around the most unorthodox people and saw the craziest shit you can ever imagine. With no discrimination, let your freak flag fly. The future of The Mary Tyler Whores is to push the limits of live performance, keeping it edgy and real!”

Punk has evolved, and The Mary Tyler Whores are leading the charge into a new era of defiant, high-energy rock. Get ready to meet the next big thing – perhaps the last big thing – in the punk rock world. Stay tuned for ‘White Trash Girl’ on June 21 and prepare for a raucous ride with The Mary Tyler Whores!

Who can arouse the world with a smile? Who can take a miserable day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile? Better still, who can sponsor an on-stage, punk rock, food fight, inviting fans to attend a show and pelt band members with fruits, vegetables, and yes… burgers? Better yet, did I also mention a prosthetic leg! And as the support for Iggy Pop, he is hysterically amused from the side of the stage! Well now, human evolution bred a twisted madness, leading to the undisputed batshit-craziest, punchy-punk rock band with a hint of sleaze, The Mary Tyler Whores… Howard Stern’s favourite band name, seriously.

A brutal, yet melodic gut-punch that attacks you in the middle of a venue-wreckin’ concert! It’s aggressive, it’s intimidating, it’s provocative, it’s hilarious as hell, and all begins around 2000 and sumthin in South FlOr-i-DuH with Frankie “Crime” Cassara, vocalist and lead scoundrel, Doobie Tyler Whore on guitar, and the late Joey Image (R.I.P.), original drummer for proto-hardcore pioneers, The Misfits. They were destined to influence the masses from the start, and fans quickly became infatuated with The Mary Tyler Whores’ megaton blast of twisted punk fury and famous on-stage antics like nothing you’ve seen or heard. From food fighting to ripping it up live, The Mary Tyler Whores gratefully joined some friends a’ la The Misfits (R.I.P. Joey), Iggy Pop, U.S. Bombs, GBH, The Casualties, Murphy’s Law, and The Bouncing Souls on stages to further breed their intense brand of madness.

Fast forwarding to 2023, and transplanted for over a decade to Southern California, the timing was perfect for Frankie “Crime” Cassara to meet up with his best of friends again and reawaken the savagery of The Mary Tyler Whores! Frankie buzzed Doobie first in Vegas, and they brought back four of the five members from the original band, founder- vocalist Frankie “Crime” Cassara, MTW’s co-founder- rhythm guitarist “Doobie” Tyler Whore, master beater George “Korky” Kokkoris, lead guitarist Rob Deuce, and new addition, Frankie’s longtime henchman on bass, Aaron “The Proj” Miller, and now these vagabonds are revitalized and ready to tour the world and disrupt a city near you as true punk agents of chaos.

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STRIPPING THE PISTOL Unleash New Single ‘Hope’

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Following the success of their debut single “Black Reflections,” which was featured in the movie “The Throwback,” and is currently climbing the charts, Stripping the Pistol has released their new single, “Hope.” The track is now available through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.

“’Hope’ is about finding a sliver of light in depression and self-doubt.” says Kevin Cherello.

“While Kevin wrote the lyrics on a personal level, they can also apply to humanity: Hope for the future.” adds Kyriakos “Charlie” Tsiolis.

STREAM “Hope” at https://ffm.to/strippingthepistol-hope

The band premiered the official lyric video for “Hope” on Bravewords. Watch the video here.

The single showcases the band’s unique blend of powerful lyrics and captivating melodies, promising to resonate deeply with listeners and leave a lasting impact.

Stripping the Pistol continues to push the boundaries and “Hope” is a testament to their evolution and growth as artists.

This band is about straight-in-your-face rock n’ roll. Stripping the Pistol formed with the intention of breaking the rules. The Chicago band blends aggression with melody. The seamless interplay of the dueling vocalists is balanced by the precision, power, and energy of the music.

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