JON HARRIS Serves Up ‘Mustard N Ketchup’ Playthrough Video

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Get ready to move! Instrumental rock phenomenon JON HARRIS is back with a new playthrough video for his track, “Mustard N Ketchup.” A standout cut from his critically acclaimed album, Parallel Heart, this new video gives fans a deep dive into the technical wizardry and infectious grooves that make Harris a must-watch guitarist.

Blending vast rock dynamics with irresistible funk and dance elements, “Mustard N Ketchup” is a high-energy track that defies genre, proving that instrumental music can be the heart-pounding foundation of pure rock ‘n’ roll.

Jon Harris revealed the surprisingly sophisticated recipe behind the track, citing some of music history’s biggest names as inspiration:

“I get asked about this song more than any other on the record, probably because it stands out in a lot of ways. Mustard N Ketchup is my homage to one of my all-time favourite producers, Quincy Jones, and the magic he created with Michael Jackson and legendary Toto guitarist Steve Lukather“.

“I’ve always loved the sound of the ’80s and I’ve always loved dance music. To me, it’s the heartbeat of rock, as music should make you move!”

Harris, who is also an accomplished chef, ties the track’s title back to his culinary expertise, reinforcing the idea of a universal language of creation:

“The title is also a nod to my life as a chef, where everything starts with the basic building blocks of flavour. Whether it’s food or music, great things come from a solid foundation.”

“Mustard N Ketchup” is featured on the masterful album Parallel Heart, out now via Epictronic.

Stream the full album Parallel Heart now: orcd.co/parallelheart

Parallel Heart continues to showcase Harris’ mastery of instrumental rock, blending technical precision with emotional resonance.

Previous videos from Parallel Heart:

Entitled (Playthrough): https://youtu.be/Vw4HS0n71Ug
Togetherness (Playthrough): https://youtu.be/hioOIfrUkpE
Entitled (Visualizer): https://youtu.be/_B8KgOYCenA
My Little Lady (Visualizer): https://youtu.be/ry28qp3DIUI
If You Wouldn’t: https://youtu.be/0x1VhJE_HGw
Wasted Entertainment (Playthrough): https://youtu.be/gIiLPbsf6wI

Album credits: Mastering was done by Kevin Ulliac at Vintique Sound – Photography by Yahozka Godfrey at Gabriela Cruz 

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TODD RUNDGREN Alive And Alone on Stage with “Solo In Clearwater” Album

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Todd Rundgren has never stood still for long.  Across a career that is positively littered with abrupt changes of direction, unexpected shifts in outlook and startling flashes of off-kilter brilliance, it is difficult (if not impossible) to truly pin down who he is, what he does, and why he does it.

It was inevitable, then, that one day he would gather up all those different identities and attitudes, and take them all on the road on his own.

Nobody knew what to expect when Todd Rundgren announced his next tour would be strictly solo, some three dozen shows sprawling across the first four months of the year, and launching at the New Orleans House of Blues on January 20, 2003.  There would be no band, no backing musicians, nothing beyond Todd and his songs – and they were certainly destined to be shuffled in and out of the set as the mood took him.

Guitars, samplers, piano, backing tapes – “Some people feel I’m playing with pre-recorded music… or some nonsense,” he quipped.  But no. “I have the whole band standing by and ready to broadcast through this tiny little device.” Of course he was joking, but it’s fun to imagine the alternative.  

So it is, as anyone versed in Cockney rhyming slang will already have punned, Todd on his tod… (ah, but did you know the expression actually refers to an American jockey, Todd Sloan?), and Solo In Clearwater – making its physical (double colored vinyl and 2 CD) debut today – is as representative as any recording from this magical, mercurial, outing.

He’s having fun, reaching back through his catalog and just doing whatever he wants. “Hello It’s Me” is almost chaotic, but like he tells the audience, “the piano has all the keys on it, all equally easy to hit as you just heard…that’s why I like the guitar better, there only six chances to screw up on it!”

“Song of the Viking” comes off like a Peter Piper-style vaudeville tongue twister; a ukulele-powered “Bang The Drum All Day” is so convincingly restyled as an “ancient Hawaiian war chant” that a voice from the audience demands to know “where’s your lai?”  There’s a glorious bossa nova interlude, and a Marvin Gaye cover that will make your head spin. And, contrarily, a take on “Hawking” that’s been described as one of the most affecting he has ever performed.

So yes.  Across a career littered with electrifying eccentricity and blinding flashes of eclectic stubborn-ness, Todd’s fans long ago became accustomed to expecting the unexpected.  In fact, they all but demand it.

And still Solo In Clearwater is guaranteed to shock, startle and stun.

DIGITAL: https://orcd.co/toddrundgren_soloinclearwater

Disc 1:

  1. Love Of The Common Man
  2. Cliche
  3. Lysistra
  4. I Don’t Want To Tie You Down
  5. Hammer In My Heart
  6. Compassion
  7. Song Of The Viking
  8. It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference
  9. Free, Male and 21
  10. Hello, It’s Me
  11. Bang The Drum All Day
  12. You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away

Disc 2:

  1. Tiny Demons
  2. I Saw The Light
  3. Influenza
  4. Can We Still Be Friends?
  5. I Want You
  6. One World
  7. The Wheel
  8. Hawking

NUKEM Unleash Lyric Video for Death-Inspired New Single ‘Torture, Murder, Mutilate!’

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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.

The thrashers are now unleashing a vicious new single, “Torture, Murder, Mutilate!” which was inspired by the band Death. The track can be found along with a lyric video at THIS LOCATION.

NUKEM vocalist and guitarist Steve Brogden comments, “‘Torture, Murder, Mutilate!’ We crafted this track after wrapping up our tour with Death To All & Suffocation, featuring legendary Death members Gene Hoglan, Steve DiGorgio & Bobby Koelble, alongside Max Phelps shredding through the space once ruled by Chuck. This track is deeply rooted in Death’s influence, having had the privilege of their music as our nightly soundtrack, it definitely left its mark on us. Blending a touch of death metal with our Nukem style of Thrash, it made for a pretty brutal track!”

The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming sophomore full-length, ‘The Grave Remains,’ which is due on April 10, 2026 via Redefining Darkness. Pre-orders are now live in the U.S. HERE and the rest of the world HERE.

NUKEM also has announced several upcoming performances in their home state of California:

Nukem Live Dates:
12/13: San Diego, Ca @The Tower Bar
01/03: San Francisco, CA @The DNA Lounge

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) [WATCH]
  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) [WATCH]
  11. Pro Mortuis (04:39)
  12. Don’t Believe a Word (Thin Lizzy Cover) (02:14)

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

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 Cavestany (Death Angel) – Solo on ‘Into the Kill Zone’
Russ Tippons (Satan) – Solo on ‘Random Acts of Violence’
Laura Christine (Dark Angel/Warface) – 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

Links: Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram – X – YouTube – Spotify – Apple Music

BLOODHUNTER Sign Worldwide Deal with ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music

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Spain’s rising melodic death metal force BLOODHUNTER have announced their signing of a worldwide record deal with ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music!

With a sound that fuses razor-sharp riffing, sweeping melodies and a fierce vocal attack by Diva Satánica, BLOODHUNTER have spent the last years carving out their place in the global extreme-metal landscape. From their early underground buzz to the breakout impact of Knowledge Was the Price, the Galician horde has consistently pushed forward with grit and vision.

Now they enter their next era with ROAR at their side, a move that sets the stage for an even bigger worldwide push. And judging by the band’s own words, the upcoming new album is something fans should be bracing for:

“We are thrilled to announce that we are now part of the Reigning Phoenix family and that our new album will be released through their division RPM ROAR. We can’t wait to share this new chapter with you so stay tuned to know more about what’s about to come!

This album pushed us harder than anything we’ve done before — it’s our most ambitious, intense and straight-forward release to date. We stepped out of our comfort zone, sharpened our sound and ended up with a record that truly feels like our next step. We can’t wait for you to hear it!”

Joining forces with ROAR marks a fresh global momentum for BLOODHUNTER, who are known for their crushing live presence and their ability to blend technical edge with punchy songwriting. More news about their hotly anticipated new album will follow soon, and fans can expect a rollout that matches the ambition the band poured into the studio. Until then, BLOODHUNTER are sharpening their claws. Something big is coming!

BLOODHUNTER is:
Diva Satánica – Vocals
Dani Arcos – Guitar
G. Starless – Guitar
Adrián Perales – Drums
Fabián Tejeda – Bass

For More Info Visit:
Official Site: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sitePR
Facebook: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/facebookPR
Instagram: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/instagramPR
X: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/twitterPR
TikTok: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/tiktokPR
Spotify: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/spotifyPR
Apple Music: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/applePR

DISTORTED REFLECTION Reveal First Lyric Video ‘Gates Of Paranoia’ + Release Date for Upcoming Second Album “Doom Zone”

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DISTORTED REFLECTION reveal their first lyric video “Gates Of Paranoia” out from their upcoming second album “Doom Zone”. Watch the lyric video below.

Dedicated to the metal generation of the 80s. To those who learned the hard way what it means to be different.

In August 2022, Kostas Sal (ex-Sorrows Path) formed Distorted Reflection. They are totally dedicated to his unique doom vision, but even more heavy.

The famous Tomas Arfert (Candlemass, Krux) created the logo and also took care of all the artwork for the first album of the band. This was titled “Doom Rules Eternally” and was recorded, mixed and mastered at Fragile Studio by Vangelis Yal. The album was released via German Iron Shield Records on February 9, 2024. Although Distorted Reflection kept a low-profile attitude (no lives/signings, no audio/video interviews), the sales and feedback about this album were awesome with great reviews and multiple radio airplay worldwide.

On February 2025, the band entered Fragile Studio again to record the sophomore album. Same about artwork and label, Tomas Arfert and Iron Shield Records did the work and all together aim for another successful release.

The band will also present again some popular special guest. The mighty guitarist Jack Starr will perform the solo for the opening song of the album “Doom Zone” that will be out on February 27, 2026.

Doom Rules = D.R.
Distorted Reflection = D.R.
Eternally…

–Jack Starr: Guitar Solo on “3000 A.D.”
–Kostas Sal: Guitar, Vocals
–Vangelis Yal: Bass, Synth, Backing Vocals
–Thomas Zen: Drums

–Cover Artwork, CD Artwork and Logo Artwork by Tomas Arfert
–Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Vangelis Yal at Fragile Studio

https://distortedreflectiondoom.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/distortedreflectiondoom
https://www.youtube.com/@distortedreflectiondoom

NECROFIER to Unleash “Transcend into Oblivion” Full-Length Album on February 27th, ‘Servants Of Darkness, Guide My Way I’ Video/Single Out Now

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Houston, Texas-based black metal conjurors/recent Metal Blade Records signees, NECROFIER, will unleash their fiery new full-length, Transcend Into Oblivion, on February 27th, 2026.

NECROFIER are rewriting the rulebook in their own blood. Since 2018, the quartet has applied a spicy Texan intensity to the icy atmospheres of mid-’90s Norway, and Transcend Into Oblivion deploys their modus operandi with more power, conviction, and ingenuity than ever before. Here NECROFIER crafts a modern classic of the form, where tempestuous squalls of extremity are punctuated by sinister, melancholic, otherworldly melodies, twinkling in the gloom like will-o’-the-wisps on a black night.

“This album really ended up where I always wanted us to go,” vocalist/guitarist Bakka reflects. “It also had me digging deeper into the journey, into myself and basically everything to get it here. I felt the way the record makes you sound. Sometimes surrounded in chaos and sometimes in moments of accession. I really like what we did on the previous album, but it doesn’t compare to what we have accomplished on the new one.”

While 2023’s Burning Shadows In The Southern Night was a redoubtable beast, edging NECROFIER closer to a radiant apex, as its name suggests, Transcend Into Oblivion surpasses their previous work and elevates the band to a higher plateau. Themes and lyrics are oppressively dark and conceptually linked with the number three being especially significant on this third LP, a three-act structure comprising three three-part suites, separated by three instrumentals.

“The other records have different concepts, but they weren’t drawn out in one big piece like the new one,” says Bakka. “From the creation, the record is based on a Luciferian Dark Night Of The Soul. ‘Fires Of The Apocalypse Light My Path’ is the awakening. The first three songs are experiences and dreams that were happening as this change began, and I questioned everything I was doing. It starts feeling as though a new fire has been lit, but it grows dark as we venture into the second act, ‘Servants Of Darkness Guide My Way.’ This is the struggle and torment that comes along with the awakening. Realizing things from the past are no longer true and you see the world in a different way, and it isn’t easy. This leads into Act III, ‘Horns Of Destruction Lift My Blade.’ This is the rebirth or accession. You have been transformed; you are not who you were before. Everything has changed, you see the world differently and you take what is yours.“

In advance of the record’s release, today the band presents “Servants Of Darkness, Guide My Way I.” Bakka elaborates, “The torment and struggle that comes along with awakening. The descent into darkness to be reborn. Where at first you thought everything was done, now you learn that these trials are what help shape you while they drive you mad.”

Watch/stream NECROFIER’s “Servants Of Darkness, Guide My Way I” HERE

Transcend Into Oblivion was recorded at Southwing Studios and House Of Thorns in Houston, Texas, produced and engineered by Joel Hamilton with assistant engineering by Chris Kritikos, and mixed by Joel Hamilton at Studio G in Brooklyn, New York. The record features artwork by José Gabriel Alegría Sabogal (Whoredom Rife, Mephorash, Exhumation, Beheaded).

Find all pre-orders at: metalblade.com/necrofier

Transcend Into Oblivion Track Listing:
01. Fires of the Apocalypse, Light My Path I
02. Fires of the Apocalypse, Light My Path II
03. Fires of the Apocalypse, Light My Path III
04. Behold, the Birth of Ascension
05. Servants of Darkness, Guide My Way I
06. Servants of Darkness, Guide My Way II
07. Servants of Darkness, Guide My Way III
08. Mystical Creation of Enlightenment
09. Horns of Destruction, Lift My Blade I
10. Horns of Destruction, Lift My Blade II
11. Horns of Destruction, Lift My Blade III
12. Toward the Necrofier

NECROFIER Live:
12/06/2025 Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest – Denver, CO
3/28/2026 White Oak Music Hall Lawn – Houston, TX w/ Acid Bath, Obituary, High On Fire
5/22/2026 Maryland Deathfest – Baltimore, MD

NECROFIER:
Bakka – vocals, guitar
Semir Özerkan – guitar
Mat Aleman – bass
Dobber Beverly – drums

https://www.instagram.com/necrofier
https://www.facebook.com/Necrofier
https://www.youtube.com/@necrofier1818
https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/music