NUKEM Reveal Details for Sophomore Album “The Grave Remains”, Out April 10th

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California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre’s most legendary acts. San Diego’s NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal’s founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern.

Following up the lauded release of their pummeling new single, “Random Acts of Violence,” the thrashers are now pleased to reveal that their sophomore full-length, ‘The Grave Remains,’ is now available for pre-orders! The record is due on April 10, 2026 via Redefining Darkness and the tracklisting and artwork can now be found below! Pre-orders are now live in the U.S. HERE and the rest of the world HERE.

ICYMI: “Random Acts of Violence” also features a guest guitar solo from Russ Tippins of the band Satan. The track is now available along with a visceral performance video that is sure to summon the kind of balls-to-the-wall, feral mosh pit that would make the late, great Paul Baloff proud. Watch the video HERE.

NUKEM guitarist/vocalist Steve Brogden previously commented on the heavy yet important lyrical content of the song, “We are stoked to share the first single ‘Random Acts of Violence’ from our new record. This track is a full bore aggressive thrash metal attack that directly mirrors its lyrical content. In an age where mass shootings, stabbings & people getting beat to death in the streets for a social media challenge has become normal, It truly shows how lost we are as a society. 24 years ago, there was a shooting at my high school leaving 2 dead & 13 wounded by a 15 year old armed assailant. In almost a quarter century, things have certainly not gotten any better!”

NUKEM also has announced several upcoming performances in their home state of California, which can be found below.

The artwork for ‘The Grave Remains’ was created by Megan Mushi and can be found below along with the tracklist.

Tracklist + Running Times:

  1. The Dead Draw (01:04)
  2. Policies of Hate (05:30)
  3. Random Acts of Violence (04:37)
  4. Tactics of Terror (03:49)
  5. Into the Kill Zone (04:39)
  6. Unconditional Surrender (06:18)
  7. Sentenced to Die (00:59)
  8. Curse of the Devil’s Bible (04:49)
  9. Empress of Evil (04:55)
  10. Torture, Murder, Mutilate! (05:34)
  11. Pro Mortuis (04:39)
  12. Don’t Believe a Word (Thin Lizzy Cover) (02:14)

Nukem Live Dates:
11/23: Ocean Beach, CA @The Holding Company
12/13: San Diego, Ca @The Tower Bar
01/03: San Francisco, CA @The DNA Lounge

Nukem is a Thrash metal force from San Diego, California, that delivers an honest, old school thrash attack. Formed in 2012, Nukem released their 2016 debut album “The Unholy Trinity,’ which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece.

Nukem had entered the studio in 2024 once again with Ulrich Wild to work on our second album. Ten songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on unstoppable Bay Area style Thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove. Nukem has now forged a new union with Redefining Darkness for the release of their oncoming onslaught… stay tuned!

Recording Lineup:
Steve Brogden – Vocals & Guitar
Norm Leggio – Drums
Don Lauder – Bass

Live Lineup:
Steve Brogden – Vocals & Guitar
Norm Leggio – Drums
Don Lauder – Bass
Xander Gambini – Guitar

Special Guests:
Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) – Solo on ‘Empress of Evil’
Lee Altus (Exodus/Heathen) – Solo on ‘Don’t believe a word’
Rob Cavastany (Death Angel) – Solo on ‘Into the Kill Zone’
Russ Tippons (Satan) – Solo on ‘Random Acts of Violence’
Laura Christine (Dark Angel/Waeface) – Solo on ‘Empress of Evil’

Cover Art: Megan Mushi

Produced by Steve Brogden & Nukem
Recorded at The Wilderness with Ulrich Wild & Forge Audio with Steve Brogden
Forge Audio with Steve Brogden
Mixed by Ulrich Wild
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum

For Fans Of: Exodus, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill

–Pre-orders (USA): https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/nukem
–Pre-orders (Rest of World): https://tornfromthegrave.com/collections/nukem

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BREATHE IN Release New Single + Official Music Video ‘Misfortune’s Hand’

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The rising force in metalcore, Breathe In, released their electrifying new single “Misfortune’s Hand”. Bridging the ferocity of American metalcore with the cinematic precision of Japanese metal and visual kei, the track delivers an immersive and sonically devastating experience that defines the band’s signature Visual Metalcore sound.

With “Misfortune’s Hand,” Breathe In channels the intensity of Bad Omens and Orbit Culture, the visual grandeur of Black Veil Brides, and the artistic flair of Japanese legends The GazettE and Hyde. The result is a track that’s both crushing and theatrical.

Brian Kang shares, “For me, ‘Misfortune’s Hand’ represents the continuation and confidence of our new/current lineup. Our last single was a reintroduction of our band (we went through a lineup change prior). This one is about carrying the baton forward. We wanted something instrumentally and lyrically intense to showcase our accelerating momentum.”

The music video, available on YouTube, was directed by the band’s drummer, Paul Illge Jr. His in-house production crew, who have collectively worked across the film industry with various professional credits, serve as the creative backbone behind all of Breathe In’s visual projects. The video was shot in Brooklyn, NY, bringing the band’s artistic vision to life.

“Misfortune’s Hand” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Hailing from the heart of the tri-state, Breathe In brings together raw talents from New Jersey, Brooklyn, and Philly. Fusing the aggressive edge of American metal with the precision and artistry of Japanese metal, their sound is as cinematic as it is intense, built to leave a mark both visually and sonically. Formed by five seasoned musicians who have weathered the ever-shifting tides of the music industry, Breathe In is united by a shared mission to bring an intense, sonic experience like no other. The band is made up of vocalist Shola Aurora, guitarists Brian Kang & Topeng, bassist Rob Gnarly, and drummer Paul Illge Jr.

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FRIENDSHIP COMMANDERS Release New Video for ‘Dead & Discarded Girls’

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Today Nashville-based heavy melodic duo Friendship Commanders are excited to share their new band-created video for “DEAD & DISCARDED GIRLS,” a powerful closer from their new album BEAR, out now via Magnetic Eye Records (order). “DEAD & DISCARDED GIRLS,” which was directed by the band’s Jerry Roe, is available to watch below.

The haunting track was inspired in part by the 1997 murder of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk and in part by vocalist Buick Audra’s reflections on empathy, specifically, the human tendency to withhold it unless we personally relate to someone’s suffering. The album’s dedication, “For all of the bad daughters,” originates from this song. The band is intentionally releasing the video on November 14, the anniversary of Virk’s death.

Read an exclusive essay by Buick Audra on the inspiration behind the song at Atwood Magazine.

Released October 10 on Magnetic Eye Records, BEAR explores the ever-elusive idea of belonging, where it exists, and where it doesn’t. Audra wrote the record after realizing she had been, in her words, “kicked out of womanhood, if I was ever part of it in the first place.” The album opens and closes with songs about girls and the harm they endure at the hands of other girls and women. BEAR was co-produced by Buick Audra (vocals, guitar) and Jerry Roe (drums, bass) with longtime collaborator Kurt Ballou, who tracked the instrumentals and mixed the record.

On the single, Buick Audra shares:
“I learned of Reena’s story through the work of Rebecca Godfrey, who wrote a book about this horrific event, and I was struck by this tale of exclusion, violence, and ultimately death that befell a kid who just wanted to fit in. I know it well, and I also know how little empathy women and girls are sometimes able to extend to their own kind. I’ve felt it all my life. In this track, I’m trying to say, look at what we do to each other. I recorded the vocals for ‘DEAD & DISCARDED GIRLS’ last year on November 14, in tribute to her. The track spans the broadest dynamics on the whole record, going from an intimate opening to a crushing middle section, audibly reflecting the track’s message: care about someone else; care about her. Reena was drowned, so the song and video are both centered around water.”

Jerry Roe adds:
“I tend to see visuals and work off my gut instinct to begin with when it’s time to make a video for a song, but I leaned harder on that than anything else this time. Rather than get overly specific or directly reference what this song was about, I wanted to involve water and the type of foliage that lives around bodies of water. Contrasted against the dark black and blue predominantly slow-motion performance footage that’s made to look as if we’re underwater ourselves, my goal was to sort of present souls that have been lost to the water as living on underneath and in the earth forever. Not trapped, but there to remind us always of what should be and wasn’t.”

Tracklist:

  1. KEEPING SCORE
  2. DRAIN
  3. DRIPPING SILVER
  4. MELT
  5. NEW
  6. X
  7. MIDHEAVEN
  8. IMPERFECT
  9. FOUND
  10. DEAD & DISCARDED GIRLS

Friendship Commanders are currently on a U.S. Fall tour in support of BEAR. Tickets are on sale now. 

Friendship Commanders Fall Tour Dates:
11.19 – Bellingham, WA @ Waterfront Tavern
11.20 – Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
11.21 – Seattle, WA @ Bad Bar
11.23 – Laramie, WY @ Ruffed Up Duck

Line-up
Buick Audra – songs, guitar, vocals, co-producer
Jerry Roe – drums, percussion, bass, synths, co-producer

Produced by Friendship Commanders & Kurt Ballou
Recorded by Kurt Ballou at GodCity, Salem, MA (US)
Vocal recording by Buick Audra at Fort Knockout, Nashville, TN (US)
Additional engineering by Jerry Roe at Fort Knockout, Nashville, TN (US)
Assistant engineering by Zach Weeks at GodCity, Salem, MA (US)
Mixed by Kurt Ballou at GodCity, Salem, MA (US)
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, Portland, OR (US)

Cover artwork by Jerry Roe & Buick Audra
Layout by Buick Audra & Keith Brogdon

https://www.friendshipcommandersband.com
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DAVID ELLEFSON – BASSTORY: Performance, Stories & Legacy Coming to Latin America in February 2026

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Grammy-winning bassist David Ellefson brings his acclaimed BASSTORY: Performance, Stories & Legacy tour to Latin America this February — a powerful blend of live performance, storytelling, and an inside look at the riffs, moments, and music that shaped his life on and off the stage.

Joining David on this run:
–Andrew Freeman (Last in Line) – Vocals
–Andy Martongelli & Emanuel López – Guitars
–Adrián Esposito – Drums

BASSTORY has toured the world with select shows across Europe, the USA, and Australia, giving fans a rare chance to experience Ellefson up close in an intimate, high-energy format. It’s not just a concert — it’s a behind-the-music experience with personal stories, iconic bass lines, and a setlist packed with metal classics.

Ellefson shares:

“BASSTORY lets me connect with fans on a deeper level. You get the riffs, but you also get the stories behind them — plus a badass live performance of fan favorites by talented musicians!”

FEBRUARY 2026 TOUR DATES

7 FEB – Santiago de Chile
9 FEB – Mendoza
10 FEB – Neuquén
13 FEB – Las Grutas
14 FEB – Special Show Coming Soon
15 FEB – Cosquín Rock

Don’t miss this exclusive run through Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.

For more information on all of these events please visit:
http://www.davidellefson.com
https://basstory.com/

YELLOW SNOW Release Rockin’ Holiday Album “Volume 1” Alongside New Single + Video ‘Man In Red’

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On Friday, November 14th, Yellow Snow finally unveiled their much-talked about album, ‘Volume 1’ which features fun and must-hear renditions of holiday classics and original compositions. And along with the album’s release will come their next single/video, for the track “Man in Red.”

“‘Man in Red’ was the first original Christmas song we wrote,” explains Yellow Snow’s creator, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist Mike DiBiase. “When it was finished , I said to myself, ‘Now this is exactly the sound I’ve always wanted to create for this project.’ I also think that since it was an original song, I could approach it from a completely new direction, and I had nothing to stick to in terms of melodies, arrangement, or sonic palette. It was a clean slate to go as outside of the lines as I wanted to.” 

“Which also got me thinking, ‘Why not approach all the songs this way?’ I realized I could use the original composition as a template or a work tape, and then complete it however works best for the song. Sonically, everything came together once we merged these big, in your face guitars with the attitude and grit of the horns, courtesy of Curt Ramm and Bill Holloman. This is the sound of Yellow Snow.” 

The “Man in Red” music video can be viewed below, while the ‘Volume 1’ album can ordered via https://found.ee/yellowsnow.

For years, Rhode Island-born DiBiase — a lifelong musician and EMMY ® Award-nominated audio post production talent by trade — had “gifted” family and friends hard rock Christmas songs. He decided to bring them to the stage at a Rhode Island club in 2007 for the live debut of Yellow Snow, packing the house and donating a portion of the proceeds to various charities. 

He annually headlined shows throughout the ensuing years stirring up a level of cult fandom among the initiated. The music also quietly took on a life of its own as DiBiase’s original song “Giddy Yup, Santa Claus” landed a high-profile sync on The CW’s Riverdale. 

Armed with the framework constructed by DiBiase and his bandmates (Matt Baird, Al Diaz, Franklin La Barbara, Denise Gouvin, Jason Berndt, and Chris Piccirillo), he decamped to Nashville in order to finish recording what would become Yellow Snow’s full-length debut LP, ‘Volume 1’ during 2023.

‘VOLUME 1’ TRACKLISTING:

  1. Let It Snow!
  2. Man in Red
  3. Father Christmas
  4. Back Door Santa
  5. Giddy Yup, Santa Claus!
  6. Drummer Boy
  7. What’s This?
  8. God Rest Ye
  9. The Grinch
  10. Dogs

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
https://www.yellowsnowmusic.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@YellowSnow-Music

VIOLET BREED – Feat. Brian Wheat – Release Fourth Single ‘Stay Away’ with Video

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Alternative rock band Violet Breed released their fourth single, “Stay Away.” The track features an electrifying collaboration with Brian Wheat, founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling rock band Tesla, and rising singer-songwriter AleX.

“Stay Away” hits with raw emotion and heavy alt-rock energy. Fueled by 90s grunge grit and modern alternative edge, it tells the story of loving someone determined to push you away to protect you. Gritty guitars, explosive drums, and a hook that sticks. Think Nirvana meets My Chemical Romance with the rawness of Yungblud and Wunderhorse. Powerful, melodic, and made for intense and emotive rock and alt playlists.

AleX shares, “With our latest song ‘Stay Away’ I think we’ve really captured a new darkness in our writing and overall sound. Brian has really pushed the boundaries with the production on this new track. It’s sonically heavier and grittier than anything we’ve released. It sounds huge! It’s probably the most relatable and personal song we’ve released too. It’s a song about how you would do anything possible to save someone from self destruction. It could be a partnership, family member or even a friend. There’s a fear of losing someone forever. But ultimately in then end, whoever this person may be, they choose to remain isolated from you emotionally and self destruct, because they can’t bare to see you fall alongside them as well. So they quite simply stay away…”

Brian Wheat adds, “The song is a perfect melding of classic and modern sound.”

The release follows the band’s strong momentum, building on the success of their first three singles:

  • “Awake” reached #14 on the SMR Charts and #28 on Mediabase Activator
  • “10 Years Sober” charted at #24 on SMR and #36 on Mediabase Activator
  • “Endless Days” reached #18 on the SMR Charts and #37 on Mediabase Activator
  • The first 3 music videos have surpassed 650k views

Violet Breed continues to prove they’re a force in modern rock—unapologetically bold, refreshingly real, and unafraid to push boundaries.

“Stay Away” is available on all major streaming platforms! STREAM:
–https://ffm.to/violetbreedstayaway
–https://linktr.ee/violetbreed

Violet Breed represents a powerful collaboration between Wheat, a seasoned rock icon, and AleX, a fresh and dynamic voice in the music industry. The pair have spent the last five years meticulously crafting an album that draws from their own life experiences, creating music that resonates with listeners of all ages. With honest and emotive lyrics, Violet Breed’s sound blends rich rock and pop influences, promising a unique and compelling listening experience.

The debut album showcases the musical prowess of the duo. Fans of both Tesla and AleX will be eager to hear the new material, as Violet Breed looks to make a significant impact on the global music scene.

Brian and AleX are able to tap into experiences from these diverse generations, which add to the depth of the music they produce. Their passion and inspiration for music is born from a shared love for records by The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Queen, and My Chemical Romance. Influences from these bands is subtly interwoven into their music.

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