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OGMA Release New Video for Single ‘Enslaved’

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Rising hard rock force OGMA continues international ascent following Irish chart success and extensive US touring with Geoff Tate. Fresh from a successful run of US tour dates alongside the legendary Queensrÿche vocalist, hard rock newcomers OGMA have announced the release of their official video for their debut single, ‘Enslaved’, out now.

Already making serious waves across the rock community, ‘Enslaved‘ marks the band’s first official release. With a visually striking video set to accompany the track, OGMA are taking another significant step towards establishing themselves as one of the most exciting new names in modern hard rock.

Formed through a shared passion for powerful songwriting, memorable riffs and arena-sized hooks, OGMA brings together three internationally recognised musicians whose paths crossed while working alongside Geoff Tate. The band’s line-up features DJ O’Sullivan (XIII Doors), James Brown (Mark Daly & The Ravens) and Jimmy Wynen (Darker Half), joined by acclaimed drummer Colin Fracknall (Today Is The Day).

Drawing inspiration from artists such as Queensrÿche, Thin Lizzy, Pink Floyd and Black Stone Cherry, OGMA blend classic songwriting sensibilities with a contemporary hard rock edge. The result is a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly direct, built around soaring melodies, driving rhythms and a powerful live energy.

‘Enslaved’ serves as a perfect introduction. From its opening riff through to its anthemic chorus, the track delivers a statement of intent from a band that has already proven its credentials on some of the biggest stages in the United States. Heavy without sacrificing melody and packed with undeniable hooks, the single showcases the chemistry that has quickly become OGMA‘s defining strength.

Order here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enslaved-Ogma/dp/B0GZ865PBF
https://open.spotify.com/track/1y9WHy8SbYdUMPh65vyBDM

The band’s momentum has continued to build throughout 2026. Following a successful run of shows opening for Geoff Tate earlier this year, OGMA returned to the road as part of Tate’s current US tour supporting the release of Operation: Mindcrime III. Further European dates, including performances in Spain later this summer, are already confirmed.

Industry praise has arrived just as quickly as fan support:
“Whatever amount of praise and hype this band has amassed in its short life so far simply is not enough. Enslaved is an instant and vibrant shot to the veins.” MetalTalk

“They are an incredible rock band from Ireland. If you get a chance to see them, do not miss them!” Tony O’Hora (Praying Mantis, Sweet)

“OGMA performed like seasoned veterans, brought an energetic stage presence, and showcased a bright future as they continue to develop their original material.” All Music Magazine

With their debut single already making an impact on both sides of the Atlantic and an ambitious touring schedule continuing throughout the year, OGMA are rapidly establishing themselves as a serious new contender within the international hard rock scene.

ABOUT OGMA
OGMA is a hard-hitting rock band formed by DJ O’Sullivan (XIII Doors), James Brown (Mark Daly & The Ravens) and Jimmy Wynen (Darker Half), musicians who first connected while touring and working alongside legendary vocalist Geoff Tate. Joined by drummer Colin Fracknall (Today Is The Day), the band combine decades of international experience with a fresh creative vision rooted in classic hard rock, metal and melodic songwriting.

Their debut single, ‘Enslaved’, was released in May 2026 and reached #1 on the Irish iTunes Rock Chart, establishing OGMA as one of the most promising new acts to emerge from Ireland’s rock scene.

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EVERGREY Share Final Single + Lyric Video ‘A Burning Flame’ from Upcoming Album

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With “The Burning Flame,” Swedish progressive metal masters EVERGREY share the last single from their upcoming fifteenth album, Architects Of A New Weave, which releases this Friday, June 5, 2026, via Napalm Records. On “The Burning Flame,” Frontman Tom S. Englund is joined by fellow Gothenburg icon Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The Halo Effect, Grand Cadaver, Cemetery Skyline) in vocal duties, and the voices of the two scene legends intertwine compellingly, building a new yet comfortingly recognizable EVERGREY sound. The new track comes with an official music video that’s visually underlining its signature character. This is melodic, progressive, dark metal at its most massive and intimate: dream weavers rising, architects are stepping up to claim what comes next.

EVERGREY’s new full-length, Architects Of A New Weave, will be released just days before the band takes the stage as special guest to the undisputed kings of heavy metal, Iron Maiden, for two shows on their Run For Your Lives World Tour—another highlight in the matchless career of one of Sweden’s finest!

Tom S. Englund about the new single “A Burning Flame”:
“We’re truly excited to release our new single, ‘A Burning Flame,’ featuring our friend and respected colleague Mikael Stanne. It’s an absolute honor to have him lend his voice to an EVERGREY song. For us, this is the heart and soul of being a musician—building meaningful connections that reach new hearts through music. Every guest we’ve welcomed over the years has expanded our universe in the most beautiful ways, opening the door to new listeners and deepening the journey we all share. It’s a privilege we never take lightly. “A Burning Flame” is a powerful, catchy duet shaped by genuine mutual inspiration. Mikael and I let each other’s melodies guide the next lines, allowing the song to grow into a seamless, ever-flowing river of emotion. To me, it feels like a dark yet profoundly beautiful conversation—raw, honest, and full of life.”

Tom S. Englund about Architects Of A New Weave:
“We’ve literally never had this much trouble picking singles. And honestly? That’s the best problem we could possibly have. Every song on this record is fighting to be the one you hear first—because we poured everything into making an album we’re flat-out obsessed with. Like always, there are no fillers, no compromises, just twelve tracks we’re stupidly proud of and will be for the rest of our lives. Pre-order the album now and join the weave!”

Pre-order Architects Of A New Weave HERE

Dive into Architects Of A New Weave’s standout tracks like “The World is on Fire,” “Leaving The Emptiness,” “Heaven,” “The Prophecy,” and the breathtaking title anthem “Architects Of The New Weave.” Their choruses break through like sunlight piercing storm clouds: enormous, cinematic melodies that pull you upward, riffs with genuine weight and bite, and vocals dripping with raw, unflinching truth. In the second half of the album, fellow Gothenburg icon Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The Halo Effect, Grand Cadaver, Cemetery Skyline) joins Tom S. Englund in vocal duties for “A Burning Flame,” the voices of the two scene legends intertwined compellingly. Architects Of A New Weave was produced by Tom S. Englund and Vikram Shankar, with a stellar mix by Adam “Nolly” Getgood.

Among other exclusive formats, Architects Of A New Weave comes with a bonus album containing bonus tracks “Heights” and “One Heart,” as well as an album mix of the previously released standalone single “OXYGEN!” (2025). Additionally, it features a demo version of “Longing”, instrumental tracks of “Leaving The Emptiness”, both new songs, as well as a live version of “Falling From The Sun”, the hit single off the previous record, Theories of Emptiness (2024) and continuation of “Ominous” off of A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament) (2022).

Architects Of A New Weave tracklist:
1             Welcome To The Pattern
2             The Shadow Self
3             Architects Of The New Weave
4             The World Is On Fire
5             Heaven
6             The Script
7             Leaving The Emptiness
8             Longing
9             A Burning Flame
10           Call Off Your Lions
11           Chains Of Shame
12           The Prophecy

EVERGREY LIVE 2026

Festivals
03.-06.06.26 SE – Norje / Sweden Rock Festival
04.-07.06.26 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival
21.06.26 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
27.06.26 RO – Chimbay / Rockstadt Extreme Fest

10.06.26 NL – Amsterdam / Ziggo Dome (with Iron Maiden)
12.06.26 NL – Uden / De Pul
13.06.26 NL – Zoetermeer / Boerderij
15.06.26 DE – Freiburg / Crash
16.06.26 AT – Feldkirch / Altes Hallenbad
17.06.26 DE – Mannheim / 7er Club
18.06.26 DE – Münster / Sputnikhalle
19.06.26 DE – Vechta / Gulfhaus
22.06.26 FR – Paris / La Défense Arena (with Iron Maiden)
24.06.26 DE – Hannover / Bei Chez Heinz

Freedom World Crusade
As Special Guest for HammerFall
11.09.26 US – Atlanta, GA / ProgPower USA
13.09.26 US – Leesburg, VA / Tally Ho Theater
15.09.26 US – New York, NY / Skyport Marina
16.09.26 US – Worcester, MA / Palladium
18.09.26 US – Derry, NH / Tupelo Music Hall
19.09.26 CA – Ottawa, ON / Overflow Brewing
20.09.26 CA – Montreal, QC / Petit Campus
22.09.26 CA – Toronto, ON / Lee’s Palace
23.09.26 US – Lakewood, OH / Mercury Music Lounge
24.09.26 US – Columbus, OH / King of Clubs
25.09.26 US – St. Charles, IL / Arcada Theater
26.09.26 US – Hobart, IN / Hobart Art Theater
27.09.26 US – Green Bay, WI / Epic Event Center
29.09.26 US – Denver, CO / Federal Theatre
01.10.26 US – Pomona, CA / Glass House
02.10.26 US – Los Angeles, CA / Whisky A Go Go
03.10.26 US – San Juan Capistrano, CA / The Coach House
06.10.26 US – Portland, OR / Dante’s
07.10.26 CA – Vancouver, BC / Rickshaw Theatre
08.10.26 US – Seattle, WA / El Corazon

Architects Of A New Weave European Tour 2026
11.11.26 SE – Lund / Mejeriet
12.11.26 SE – Stockholm / Kollektivet Livet
13.11.26 SE – Linköping / Palatset
14.11.26 SE – Gothenburg / Filmstudion 2
15.11.26 NO – Oslo / Salt
17.11.26 DE – Hamburg / Logo
18.11.26 DE – Berlin / Hole44
19.11.26 DE – Munich / Feierwerk
20.11.26 AT – Vienna / Weberknecht
21.11.26 IT – Milan / Slaughter Club
22.11.26 CH – Aarau / KIFF
23.11.26 BE – Antwerp / Zappa
25.11.26 UK – Southampton / The Brook
26.11.26 UK – Birmingham / Asylum
27.11.26 UK – London / The Underworld
28.11.26 UK – Leeds / The Key Club
29.11.26 IE – Dublin / Opium
30.11.26 UK – Belfast / Limelight 2
01.12.26 UK – Glasgow / G2
02.12.26 UK – Newcastle / Anarchy Brew
03.12.26 UK – Manchester / Rebellion
04.12.26 UK – Bristol / Strange Brew
07.12.26 FR – Paris / Petit Bain
08.12.26 DE – Trier / Mergener Hof
09.12.26 DE – Karlsruhe / Substage
10.12.26 DE – Dortmund / JunkYard
11.12.26 NL – Rotterdam / Baroeg
12.12.26 NL – Maastricht / Muziekgieterij

EVERGREY are:
Tom S. Englund – vocals, guitar
Stephen Platt – guitar
Rikard Zander – keyboard
Simen Sandnes – drums
Johan Niemann – bass

EVERGREY online:
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BraveWords Records Announces Signing of TAZ TAYLOR BAND

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BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the signing of the Taz Taylor Band. All of the Taz Taylor Band releases are now available to stream or download on Bandcamp at https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com.

Guitarist Taz Taylor first came to attention when he released “Welcome To America” the debut Taz Taylor Band album in 2006. This album featured legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, MSG, Alcatrazz) and was met with widespread critical acclaim. Over the next couple of years the band toured extensively in Europe and the U.K. Since then Taz has collaborated with other notables such as Mark Boals, Doogie white and Deep Purple keyboardist, Don Airey as well as maintaining a presence on the live scene in his adopted home of Southern California. 2025 finds Taz Taylor Band releasing their 8th album, “The Other Side Of Midnight.” But this time there is a difference…a female vocalist!

Taz explains… “After we completed our last album (Nocturnal) with all of the guest vocalists, we needed to find a guy who could cover all of that material in the live setting. Well as it turns out, that wasn’t as easy as we thought. In fact we had to turn to a girl instead!”.

So into the frame enters Laura K. Vreeland.

Taz continues… “The cool thing about this is that after working with so many guest vocalists whilst still doing a lot of fully instrumental shows in between, this is actually the very first time that we have made an album with a vocalist who is actually IN the band! By the release of the album we will have been playing together for almost three years and the musical chemistry is incredible.”

Giles Lavery, A&R. BraveWords Records, comments on signing the Taz Taylor Band, “I have known Taz for many, many years and I can absolutely say I am delighted to have him as part of the BraveWords family! My first awareness of Taz’s great work was the “Welcome To America” album…which, thanks to Taz, was a strong comeback for Graham Bonnet at the time”

Links:
https://www.taztaylor.com
https://youtube.com/@taztaylorband
https://www.facebook.com/taztaylorband
https://www.instagram.com/taztaylorband
https://x.com/taztaylorguitar
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/166451

About TAZ TAYLOR:

In January 1997 UK-born Taz Taylor took a leap of faith and boarded a plane to Los Angeles with nothing more than a guitar, a backpack and roughly $2,000…

He spent much of his first year in the USA as a long haul truck driver, criss-crossing the country countless times in an 18-wheeler and spending the downtime in his sleeper berth practicing guitar. Eventually he settled in San Diego CA and set about recording his debut instrumental album “Caffeine Racer” which was released in July 2004. A band was formed and live shows commenced.

Caffeine Racer got the attention of legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet, most notable for working with the best guitarists in rock (Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai) and they set about recording the Taz Taylor Band album “Welcome To America” which was released on the UK label Escape Music in Aug 2006.

International tours followed in 2007 and 2008, taking the band to UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Czech Republic.

In 2009 the band recruited another ex-MSG vocalist, Keith Slack for the “Straight Up” album, also on Escape Music, and also featuring a guest appearance from Deep Purple’s Don Airey on keyboards.

2010 saw the band returning to Taz’s instrumental roots with the release of “Big Dumb Rock” and the band played a string of dates to promote BDR opening for MSG (5 times), Uli Jon Roth (6 times), UFO (twice), Gary Hoey (5 times), Pat Travers (3 times), Dokken, Skid Row, Great White, Molly Hatchet, LA Guns (3 times), Lynch Mob, Wishbone Ash, Tony McAlpine (4 times), Alan Holdsworth, Ace Frehley, John 5 (4 times) and Eric Johnson.

In 2014 TTB released “Deja Voodoo”, an all instrumental offering of eight songs and the band took to the road playing shows all across the UK as well as in California.

June 2017 saw the release of “Pressure And Time”. This album featured the vocal talents of Chandler Mogel and also the return of Taz’ acoustic guitar playing which featured prominently on 3 of the songs on this album, most notably on a complete re-working of “Highway Song” originally recorded by Blackfoot.

This album was released on Escape Music in Europe and on Rubicon Music in Japan. The Japanese version included a live bonus track, Explorations… recorded on the band’s 2014 tour in the U.K.

2019 saw the release of “Hats, Tats And Guitars”…Taz’ favorite Instrumental release!

2022 heralded a new beginning for TTB. Now managed by Giles Lavery Management and signed to new label Global Rock Records, TTB released “Nocturnal” an album of Melodic Hard Rock featuring a handful of world class guest vocalists including Graham Bonnet, Mark Boals and Doogie White amongst others and showcasing the continuing evolution of Taz’ guitar playing!

WARREN HAYNES Releases Live Version of ‘Shakedown Street’

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Warren Haynes and the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, 2019 – Photo credit: David Simchock

GRAMMY^® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes is offering another taste of what’s to come from his forthcoming Dreams & Songs symphonic album with the release of “Shakedown Street (Live),” his striking orchestral take on the Grateful Dead classic. PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE to watch the official live video. “Shakedown Street” follows the release of the live version of the Mule hit “Banks of the Deep End” last month. PRESS HERE to watch the official video for “Banks of the Deep End.” Official release date and pre-order information for Dreams & Songs coming soon.

In anticipation, Haynes has revealed the full track listing for Dreams & Songs. The 16-track collection explores all aspects of his incredible catalog and career including music from Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band, The Dead, his solo albums, and more. Dreams & Songs, available in Europe via Provogue/Artone and in the U.S. via Evil Teen Records, was recorded in 2019 at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Haynes’ hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, when he debuted his one-of-a-kind Dreams & Songs symphonic show alongside the 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra and his lineup of seasoned rock ‘n’ roll improvisers including Oteil Burbridge on bass, John Medeski on organ and keys, Jeff Sipe on drums, and Greg Osby on saxophone as well as Edwin McCain and Jasmine Muhammad on background vocals. See below for official track listing.

“‘Shakedown Street’ is a really powerful orchestrated arrangement that enhances the power of the original, which I played and sang a ton of times with those guys through the years, especially with Phil Lesh and Friends, but with The Dead as well,” shares Haynes. “It’s a very danceable song. A lot of people just focus on the groove and get lost in the rhythmic quality of it. The orchestra forces you to pay attention to it in a different way. It’s very dark and powerful and, I think, very effective. This song goes back to the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration, which was my first experience with an orchestra. That’s kind of what started this whole journey for me, which is still going on.”

Haynes will bring his acclaimed Dreams & Songs Symphonic Experience show to Nashville next year for two nights at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with the Nashville Symphony on Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12, 2027, presented by Lightning 100. He will be joined by musicians John Medeski, Kevin Scott, Terence Higgins and Greg Osby along with vocalists Saundra Williams and Mayteana Morales, all led by conductor Rich Daniels from the Chicago City Lights Orchestra.

Until then, Warren Haynes will be busy on the road with his bandmates in Gov’t Mule. The revered GRAMMY-nominated quintet is touring this summer on their headlining Kicking In Your Stall Tour as well as co-headlining trek with longtime friend and blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa, traveling all over the U.S. from July 22^nd through August 23^rd. Afterwards, Gov’t Mule will head out on the newly announced Dreaming The Same Dream Tour with Ziggy Marley in the fall. The 16-date co-headlining outing, also featuring a guest DJ set from YOLA, kicks off September 23^rd at New York City and wraps October 17^th in Dallas. Pre-sale tickets for the Dreaming The Same Dream Tour are available now with the public on-sale commencing tomorrow (Friday, June 5^th) at 10am local time. Visit www.mule.net for all upcoming tour dates and to purchase tickets and VIP packages. Additionally, Haynes will perform a special set at the upcoming Hudson River Music Festival in Croton-on-Hudson, NY on Sunday, June 21 with Grahame Lesh and Daniel Donato.

Dreams & Songs Track Listing:
1. Dreams and Songs (Part One)
2. Dreams
3. Banks of the Deep End
4. Spots of Time
5. Broken Promised Land
6. Thorazine Shuffle
7. Makes No Difference
8. Terrapin Station
9. Raven Black Night
10. Just Another Rider
11. Black Peter
12. Instrumental Illness
13. One
14. Shakedown Street
15. Whipping Post
16. Dreams and Songs (Reprise)

Pelagic United & Friends Reimagine My Bloody Valentine Classic ‘Soon’ for The Dungeon Tapes

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Pelagic Records today unveil the newest single from their upcoming label compilation entitled The Dungeon Tapes, featuring previously unreleased music and cover songs from a variety of album artists.

Opening The Dungeon Tapes is a uniquely exciting venture from Pelagic United and Friends, a project consisting of members from Spotlights, Rosetta, Failure, Shy Low and Hiroe, who have come together to record a version of My Bloody Valentine’s ‘Soon’. Turning the shoegaze into spaciousness and ethereality into brutal impact, this classic track sees a strikingly direct, darker and emotionally raw interpretation.

Pre-order The Dungeon Tapes here: https://pelagic-records.com/?s=dungeon&post_type=product

Also appearing on The Dungeon Tapes are such esteemed groups as The Ocean, Psychonaut, Lost In Kiev, Pothamus, Gösta Berlings Saga, Telepathy, and Spook The Horses.

Now with additional artists added, The Dungeon Tapes will be released as a double LP. Physical release is 28th August and digital 18th September, via Pelagic Records.

Full tracklisting is below.

Tracklisting:

1. Pelagic United and Friends – ‘Soon’
2. Spook The Horses – ‘Hinterland’
3. Lost In Kyiv – Troia
4. Barrens – Behind Glacier Trail
5. The Answer Lies In The Black Void – Angel
6. Thot – What We Do Now
7. Arms And Sleepers – I S L A
8. Psychonaut – Origins
9. Gösta Berlings Saga – Fragment III
10. Pothamus – Heravis II.II (Let Light In)
11. Johan G Winther – String Of Ants
12. The Ocean – track TBA
13. Telepathy – Time

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CORELLA Share New Single ‘Bitter End’ with Official Video

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CORELLA have released their brand new single “Bitter End,” the latest song taken from their forthcoming second album ‘A Beautiful World To Lose,’ out on September 18th via FLG. “Bitter End” arrives alongside an official video, available below.

“Bitter End” is a scorching indie rock track which is quick to take no prisoners, tearing out the blocks in a frenzy of distortion and pounding drums, while frontman Joel Smith plays rock ‘n’ roll ringmaster with his lyrical snarl taking aim at the circus of life and the rat race for success.

CORELLA debuted the new single live to a rabid reaction from fans on their whistlestop headline tour across the North of England last week. Performing packed to the rafters shows at six sweaty intimate venues, they unleashed a number of tracks from ‘A Beautiful World To Lose’ live for the first time to chaotic scenes as displayed in the video for “Bitter End.”

Regarding the single, Joel says:

“‘Bitter End’ captures that restless drive to chase something bigger, exploring the highs, chaos, and obsession that come with wanting more out of life. It plays with the idea of the modern dream; success, excess, and the determination to keep pushing no matter the cost.”

Produced by Grammy-winning Jason Perry (The Molotovs, McFly, Don Broco), ‘A Beautiful World To Lose’ finds the rapidly rising Manchester band performing with a new ferocity and sense of purpose. They have taken their formative indie influences and honed them into something new and razor-sharp.

From searing riffs and snarled lyrics in “Rewire,” to bold vulnerability in “Lost A Friend,” alongside huge uplifting anthems such as found in “Simple Life,” ‘A Beautiful World To Lose’ buzzes with energy, while taking their songwriting and musicianship to grand new heights. The themes cover loss, heartbreak and disillusionment, tracking a generation’s frustration and apathy over the things that are out of their control.

With a wealth of support for the band coming across Radio 1, Radio X and BBC Introducing, while also clocking up over 70 million streams since the release of the debut album, CORELLA have ignited a following which has led to numerous capacity headline tours across the UK and Europe, main stage performances at festivals including Reading & Leeds, while also touring with the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, Pale Waves, Circa Waves and The Wombats.

Pre-order the album here: https://ffm.bio/corella-abeautifulworldtolose