FAILURE BY PROXY Release New Single ‘Devil’s Got a New Friend’

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FAILURE BY PROXY have released a new single “Devil’s Got a New Friend” via Daeth Records/TLG/INgrooves. The single was produced by Nick Miller and written by Failure by Proxy and Nick Miller.

Stream/ Download “Devil’s Got a New Friend” at

Artwork provided by: David Lioncourt

Failure By Proxy (FXP) is an American rock band from Galt, California. Founding member and drummer Eric “Spaz” Lewis established the band in December of 2017 with current members guitarist Chuck “Cash” Schubert and bassist and backing vocalist Chris “Gemini” Alosi. This would be the nucleus and creative foundation FXP would build upon.

The band had instant chemistry and begin writing new songs. Within six months they released two singles, “Not Gonna Break”(2018) and “In My Skin” (2018). With 8 songs written, the original lineup was ready to immerse themselves into the local Sacramento music scene.

As fate would have it, in November of 2018, Anthony “Antman” reached out to the band looking to see if they had interest in second guitarist. The combination of Cash’s bluesy Rock feel and Antman’s technical skill and knowledge was a perfect blend of feel, power and musicality. The musical foundation of FXP was now set but the band found themselves missing a vital piece with the departure of their singer in mid 2020.

The band set in search of their new frontman holding auditions until they came upon Rob Wall. Rob’s powerful vocals, writing style and stage presence brought the band up to a new level. The band was finally complete. But tragically in May of 2022, FXP was blindsided with the untimely passing of their singer and friend, Rob Wall. The band needed time to process what happened, to grieve and honor their friend.

After this brief hiatus, the band reached out to Antman’s former band mate and local Central Valley artist Big Elk to audition to be their new lead singer. The band sent new music that he immediately connected with and began writing at a feverish pace. After only 4 months Big Elk has recorded vocals to 5 new songs with 3 more ready to go! The new version of Failure By Proxy is complete and now sonically a force to be reckoned with.

Their high energy and stage presence have led them to open for national acts such as: Gemini, Messier, FLAW, Smile Empty Soul, Oleander, Puddle of Mudd, Buckcherry, Joyous Wolf, P.O.D., Nonpoint, Islander, Nine Shrines. Failure by Proxy was also nominated for Best Hard Rock band for 2018 in the Sacramento News & Review SAMMIES Award. FxP has also been featured nearly a dozen times on the Sacramento Rock Station 98.5 Rock.

Upcoming show:

5/7/23 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield’s Trading Post
Failure by Proxy w/Divide the Fall, Aware for Days, Signal, and COLD

Failure by Proxy are:
Chris “Elk” Elkins – Vocals
Chuck “Cash” Schubert – Guitar / Vocals
Antman – Guitar / Samples
Chris “Gypsy Blade” Alosi – Bass / Vocals
Eric “SpAz” Lewis – Drums / Samples / Screams

REACH NYC Sign Worldwide Deal With AFM Records & Premiere Music Video for Brand New Single ‘Killing Time’

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The hard rock alternative band, Reach NYC, has announced its return with a worldwide signing on German powerhouse label AFM Records! Featuring special appearances by Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Kiiara, Sonny & Marcos from P.O.D, Joey Santiago from The Pixies and Sendog from Cypress Hill, Reach NYC is currently gearing up for the release of their long-awaited, sophomore studio album.


Nils Wasko, Senior A&R Director of AFM Records, says: “Right from the start of our discussions with René Mata and REACH NYC, creativity and teamwork were the key words. We A&R’ed the whole album together and chose the best engineers and producers available. AFM is here to make sure everyone feels supported in every way. Getting to know René Mata has been such a pleasure and together we will propel their artistry even further on a global Hard Rock stage.”

Reach NYC was formed on Long Island in 1996. The band was active on the New York scene, frequently rocking infamous haunts like CBGB’s alongside the heavy hitting Papa Roach and System of a Down, and festivals like Vans Warped Tour. Originally named Reach 454, they caught a break when Lava/Atlantic president Jason Flom signed them after a strong performance at a label showcase. The band entered the studio in 2002 with producer Jay Baumgardner (Papa Roach, Evanescence), and emerged in the summer of 2003 with their self-titled debut. The album showcased Reach 454’s dynamic melodic shifts and riff-heavy guitar work. The band fell on hard times in 2004 and took an indefinite hiatus.

Throughout the years, Chester Bennington, one of the closest friends of Reach NYC vocalist Rene Mata, expressed to Rene how important it was for him to keep playing music. The last time Rene and Chester were together in NYC, they hosted a dinner hang with Jacoby, Tobin, and Tony from Papa Roach, Matt Sorum, Marcos of P.O.D., and Rob from Volbeat. While enjoying their dinner, Chester presented the idea of wanting to put together a tour for the following year with Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Deftones, System of a Down, Papa Roach and wanted Reach to open. Disastrously, Chester passed away that same July of 2017, and Rene fell into a dark depression.

Reach NYC has just premiered a music video for new single “Killing Time” on Revolver Magazine, and Rene reveals “The song is about my internal fight with myself after after losing a close friend. I had relapsed after 25 years of sobriety & had fallen into a massive depression after Chester passed away.

The video is the chaos in my subconscious in relapse & depression. A full on war in my heart, head and soul. Without Recovery, Family, Friends I wouldn’t have made it out alive. I know the band conveyed it in there playing and recording of the song.”

“Riffs Galore Powerful song what more do you want?” Asks Joey Santiago of The Pixies, while John Temptesta of The Cult agrees, “My NY bros Reach NYC knock it out of the park with their new single, Killing Time! Song is very catchy with great hooks and melodies. Excellent production!“

“This new REACH NYC tune Killing Time is as infectious as an OG case of Covid……absolutely sick af”, says Will Hunt (Evanescence), Marcos Curiel of P.O.D. comments: “‘Killing Time’ delivers that east coast gasoline. Definitely ignition for the soul to fire your ass up. I had the pleasure of performing on this record. I hope everyone enjoys listening to it, as much as I did guesting on it! Do yourself a favor. Turn this up to 11. Enjoy that east-coast Rock n roll.“

“I’m really happy these guys are back! Been following them since the start. The guys have always been hard working w their heart on there sleeves. Back from the dead is vibrant and exciting with outstanding vocals from Rene & Jacoby from Papa Roach a must listen. The video is visually stunning. The feeling of lost and alone is captivating.”– SenDog – Cypress Hill, Powerflo

In 2019, Reach NYC drummer Dante and Marcos Curiel encouraged Rene to put the band back together and open for P.O.D. in NYC. It was the band’s first show since 2004, and it quickly rekindled their friendship and their love of music. Their love for creating music, as well as the importance of friends and family, renewed their dedication to keep the project going.

On October 9th 2020, Reach NYC returned to the airwaves with a new EP titled, “Back From the Dead”, their first release in 17 years, also featuring Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach. The EP was mixed by Jay Baumgardner and mastered by Howie Weinberg in Los Angeles. The newly titled Reach NYC is featuring Rene Mata on vocals, Dante Renzi on drums, Nick Cavagnaro (guitars, vocals) and more recently adding young guns AJ Chiarella on guitars and vocals as well as bassist Tim Robbins. The band quickly got back to the stage, and returned to the New York scene performing with longtime friends Quicksand at the Bowery, and made an appearance at Danny Wimmer’s historic “Welcome to Rockville” festival in Daytona, FL in 2021. Most recently, Reach NYC signed a new international deal with AFM Records and is currently recording their sophomore album that is set to release in 2023, with special appearances by Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Kiiara, Sonny & Marcos from P.O.D, Joey Santiago from The Pixies & Sendog of Cypress Hill and Powerflo.

For More Info Visit:
www.facebook.com/reachnycmusic
www.instagram.com/reachnyc
www.afm-records.de

THE ANSWER Announce New Tour Dates

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Following the success of their recently released and highly acclaimed Sundowners album, THE ANSWER are thrilled to announce a further 5 new UK dates in November and December this year. Manchester, London, Wolverhampton, Glasgow and Belfast will get to see the band perform their latest stunning new show, peppered with hits and loads of material from the much-heralded new record.

Says lead singer Cormac Neeson, “Our recent run of album showcases for the Sundowners release was the best time we’ve had on the road for many a decade! To get the reaction we did from fans in UK & Europe to the new material has been a shot in the arm for everyone. We’re so fired up to get back out again and go even further this time with our new live show. It’s going to be awesome, and this band of brothers are chomping at the bit to see you down the front again soon!!”

Sundowners was released on March 17th and achieved top 40 album chart positions in UK, Germany and Switzerland including number 1 in the UK national rock album chart. Produced by rising British producer Dan Weller, the album has received rave reviews across the board.

Tickets for the new tour go on sale Thursday April 27th, 10am. 

UK TOUR DATES
Nov 15th Manchester Academy 2
Nov 16th London Islington Assembly Hall
Nov 17th Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill
Nov 18th Glasgow King Tuts Dec 9th Belfast Limelight 1 (www.ticketmaster.ie)
All UK shows. http://www.myticket.co.uk/artists/the-answer

SUMMER FESTIVALS
Sat Jun 3rd Bremen, Bassum Open Air – Germany
Fri Jun 16th Dessel, Graspop Metal Meeting – Belgium
Sun Jul 8th Knislinge, Time To Rock – Sweden
Sun Jul 30th Steelhouse Festival – Wales
Sat Aug 5th Wacken Festival – Germany
Fri Aug 11th Eschwege Open Air – Germany
Sat Aug 12th Firestorm Festival, UK
Sat Aug 26th Stonedead Festival, UK
Sat Sep 2nd Bern, Gravel Pit Festival, Switzerland
Tues Oct 10th Majorca, Full Metal Holiday, Spain
Tickets on www.theanswerrock.com

Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/5c90Qv0wkAfHFu243e7qxX
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/blood-brother/1640395077?ls=1
Deezer: www.deezer.com/album/347612407

ATRIUM Release New Single + Official Music Video ‘Above Water’

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Rock band ATRIUM released their latest single “Above Water” to all major platforms via Curtain Call records on April 20, 2023. The single was written and recorded by Bryant August, Chad Szeliga, and Johnny K at Johnny K Productions. It was produced, mixed, and mastered by Johnny K.

Stream/Download “Above Water” at https://atrium.fanlink.to/AboveWater

KINGDOM COLLAPSE Release ‘Anything’ Music Video Feat. Disturbed’s John Moyer

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KINGDOM COLLAPSE have partnered with Oxide Records for the release of their new single, “ANYTHING” out today, April 21st. The band has also released the official music video for the single that features none other than Disturbed’s John Moyer.

The new single has already received early love from SiriusXM Octane, 99.5 KISS San Antonio, LA Lloyd’s Rock 30, and several other national radio stations.

Stream/Download “ANYTHING” HERE

Alongside the release of their new single, the band has upcoming appearances on several of this year’s biggest rock festivals, including Rockfest and another that is still to be announced.

Kingdom Collapse has been touring viciously, playing with bands such as Three Days Grace, Nothing More, From Ashes To New, Fire From The Gods, Adelitas Way, and more.

PREDATORY VOID Unleash “Seven Keys To The Discomfort Of Being” Album

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For years, the area surrounding Flemish city Ghent has proven to be a fertile breeding ground for innovative and experimental sounds in the realm of hard and heavy music. In 2021, the home of the Belgian artist collective Church Of Ra has brought forth a new group that is set to conquer the extreme music world by storm: Its name is PREDATORY VOID – and its members are no strangers to the scene.

AMENRA, OATHBREAKER and LIVING GATE guitarist Lennart Bossu started writing and home-recording the song ideas that would lay the foundation for PREDATORY VOID as a means to stay sane and occupied during the pandemic when playing live was not possible. As it it became clear that the straightforward dark and heavy material didn’t quite fit AMENRA, he quickly gathered musicians from his local scene to turn this project into a full band, now consisting of vocalist and tattoo artist Lina R. (CROSS BRINGER), bassist Tim De Gieter (AMENRA, DOODSESKADER, MUCH LUV STUDIO), guitarist Thijs De Cloedt (COBRA THE IMPALER, ex-ABORTED) and drummer Vincent Verstrepen (CARNATION).

“When forming this band, one of the criteria was that we all had to live at a reasonable driving distance from each other”, Lennart Bossu explains. “I wanted to absolutely avoid the difficulties of having band members scattered across continents and form a band that would be able to easily get in a van together and play live shows, as that remains one of the greatest things about playing music.”

It’s an eclectic group with varied musical interests from shoegaze and doom to hardcore, black and death metal. Singer and lyricist Lina R. cites the likes of KING WOMAN, FUNERAL CIRCLE, DREAM UNENDING, SERAPHIM, HAVE A NICE LIFE and KIND DUDE as inspirations for this project, but there’s much more: the “clean guitars over heavy music approach” of bands like DISEMBOWELMENT and ESOTERIC as well as “eerie, Swans-like moments”, as Lennart Bossu states – which combined turn PREDATORY VOID into something bigger than an ordinary metal band. “Musically, I tap into more or less the same energy and feelings as when I made music with OATHBREAKER. I had a short debate with myself whether I should forcibly create something that sounds totally different, but it just felt more honest to stick with the music that naturally flows out of me”, the songwriter explains. “I kind of consider PREDATORY VOID OATHBREAKER’s more obnoxious and delinquent sibling who will not hesitate to punch you in the face if needed.”

While the band started out as Lennart Bossu’s brainchild and he is the main songwriter, the creative process for their debut album Seven Keys To The Discomfort Of Being was fueled by teamwork and everyone bringing in their strengths: Tim De Gieter’s deep growls added another dimension to the vocals and his experience as a recording engineer led the production from a lo-fi sound into a more contemporary direction; Lina R.’s drive and influence as a lyricist advanced the songwriting process; all the while her bandmates motivated her to experiment with her vocals more than ever before and become more transparent and vulnerable – something that’s also shown in her self-reflective lyrics. “There is definitely a theme, but it’s not something I could put into one sentence”, she explains. “To me, it’s not a depressive or aggressive record but more of a multilayered journey to the core of a human being: looking inwards, disassociating at times, expecting the worst, making peace with your flaws and accepting frustrations.”

Having finished the recordings for Seven Keys To The Discomfort Of Being in early 2022, PREDATORY VOID chose baptism by fire, playing renowned Dutch underground festival Soulcrusher in fall 2022 without a single released song. The performance left them with an eager fanbase as well as a new level of motivation and faith in what they set out to do. “We’ve done a few more shows since and we notice that, although we have experience in bands, this band is a really its own thing; a new-born that will need time to develop and be fully realized”, Lennart Bossu summarizes. “We are not a marketing strategy, but five humans who have the irresistible urge to play music and will without a doubt fuck up now and then. I hope that this will at least be interesting for people to watch.”

Seven Keys To The Discomfort Of Being Tracklist:

  1. Grovel
  2. *(struggling..) 
  3. Endless Return to the Kingdom of Sleep
  4. Seeds of Frustration
  5. The Well Within
  6. Shedding Weathered Skin
  7. Funerary Vision

“Seven Keys To The Discomfort Of Being” Album was released on April 21st via Century Media.

PREDATORY VOID is:
Lina R. – vocals
Lennart Bossu – guitar
Tim De Gieter – bass
Thijs Decloedt – guitar
Vincent Verstrepen – drums