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WEEDEATER Add Telekinetic Yeti + New Date to U.S. Tour

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After gassing up with Melvins, Napalm Death and Baroness, WEEDEATER are once again lighting up the ol’ dusty trail with a fresh batch of U.S. tour dates. Tickets to see the Cape Fear Legends smoke stages with their buds Conan are selling fast. So anyone late to the party should hurry now that Telekinetic Yeti have joined in support.

To pour more Evan Williams onto the fire, Weedeater have also added a date in Asheville, North Carolina to close out the tour.

Get tickets at tonedeaftouring.com/weedeater

Weedeater 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
with Conan and Telekinetic Yeti

March 30 – Louisville, KY @ Green Lantern [SOLD OUT]
March 31 – Murfreesboro, TN @ Hop Springs [Over 50% Sold]
April 1 – Atlanta, GA @ 529 [Over 50% Sold]
April 2 – Orlando, FL @ Conduit [Over 50% Sold]
April 3 – Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
April 4 – Houston, TX @ Bad Astronaut
April 5 – Haltom, TX @ Haltom Theatre [Over 50% Sold]
April 7 – Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit
April 8 – Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky A Go Go [Over 50% Sold]
April 9 – San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
April 10 – Portland, OR @ Nova PDX [Over 50% Sold]
April 11 – Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s [Over 50% Sold]
April 12 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
April 14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High [Over 50% Sold]
April 15 – Denver, CO @ Marquis [Over 50% Sold]
April 16 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge
April 17 – Rock Island, IL @ Wake Brewing Co. [Over 50% Sold]
April 18 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
April 19 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Music Hall
April 20 – Brattleboro, VT @ Stone Church [SOLD OUT]
April 21 – Providence, RI @ Alchemy [Over 50% Sold]
April 22 – Brooklyn, NY @ Monarch
April 23 – Boston, MA @ Sonia [Over 50% Sold]
April 25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts [Over 50% Sold]
April 26 – Harrisonburg, VA @ Gold Pony [SOLD OUT]
April 27 – Greensboro, NC @ The Pyrle
April 28 – Asheville, NC @ Third Room [NEW DATE]

Weedeater’s discography is available now on Season of Mist.

Line-up:
Dixie Dave: Bass, vocals
Shep: Guitar, vocals
Ramzi Ateyeh: Drums

Origin: North Carolina
Style: Weed Metal

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Bandcamp: https://weedeater.bandcamp.com/music
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NERVE STAR’s Astral DJ Edit of ‘Space Ritual’ Out Now

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NERVE STAR have released their Astral DJ edit of new single ‘Space Ritual’, out now. This shorter length single is a stand alone track, with the full length version being available on their new album ‘White Hot‘, which has now been released.

Space Ritual (originally recorded by Spanish band Warlock, demo 1987)
“The favourite track, for many of our fans. Starts off in a swirling riffing opening, that breaks into a deep Highway Star (Deep purple) type driving riff with some great wah solos and a spacey feedback finish. Great vocals from Matt”

Watch the teaser here:

NERVE STAR are a hard rock/heavy metal band which took form in 2021, playing a blend of 70’s hard rock, 80’s heavy metal, NWOBHM and some punk thrown in the mix, with unrelenting riffs, big drums, thumping bass and loud guitars.

Throughout the year, the line up began to solidify with Joss Thorley from Manchester on Bass and Chris Billinghurst from Maidenhead on Lead Guitar and they settled on a band name ‘Nerve Star’. It wasn’t possible to rehearse together so some cool tracks were selected and sent out, with initially ten songs home demoed.

After a couple of changes as they sought to find the ideal line up, in 2023 they brought in a great singer from the South of England, Matt Oakman, and things instantly moved into another league. With Matt on board, they searched around for a second reliable and gifted rock/metal guitarist and drummer, contacting Janne Stark, who loved all the tracks. He had done it all as both a producer and guitarist in Metal, Prog and NWOBHM bands since the 1980’s and recorded and produced his own albums and was a perfect partner for Chris on guitar, they now had their own version of the dual leads of Thin Lizzy.

With all Janne’s experience and solidity, it meant that sessions were completed in days rather than months at his studios in Sweden and everything started to take off. Janne introduced the band to Peter, a band colleague and great drummer from Karlsham in Sweden, so when Peter ‘Trumpeter’ Svensson jumped on board, the line up was complete.

In Spring 2024, with demos of the 11 covers and 2 original tracks completed, they started full recording sessions with Janne and Peter in Sweden and Joss, Chris and Matt with Ras at Raw Studios in England. This continued through 2024/25 until all 13 tracks were completed.

For the final track on the album track that was recorded, one of their guitar heroes was asked if he would like to contribute. Tony Bourge, the heavy metal riff master from the 1970’s Welsh band ‘Budgie’ who was responsible for killer riffs on tracks such as Breadfan/Crash Course In Brain Surgery (covered by Metallica), In For The Kill (Van Halen) and many more. Tony had previously contributed on several Bandolier Kings albums with Janne and agreed to help on one of his own 80’s classic tracks ‘Richard III’, that he originally wrote and recorded with Welsh rockers ‘Tredegar’. Tony recorded all his guitar parts in Wales and sent them across. All three lead guitarists can be heard on this epic track, which is the closer on the upcoming album.

Some extra background to the nature of the songs on this album:

“Apart from the two instrumentals (Lone Orbit & Calm, Cool & Connected) that were written by our two guitarists to showcase their talents, these are covers. Most were developed during COVID lockdown down years and we deemed them just too good to discard after things opened up again. They were all selected from obscure sources and apart from three songs (Precious Rock, Black Ice & Richard III) had never been released commercially or in most cases never got past the local band/cassette demo stage. Even Black Ice was a one off nwobhm single released by a band who then folded and disappeared quickly after.

It took quite some time to track down the original band members, who were overjoyed and amazed that anyone had remembered them or knew about their demo songs, as they had all been discarded 20-30 years earlier. In fact the band Skreem who wrote ‘Winner Takes All’. (my favourite track) was so impressed with our version, that he went looking for other material and found a dusty old tape with ‘Say It To My Face’ on it, so this opened up another outlet. Songs that would never have seen the light of day or even YouTube!

There’s many others that we haven’t tried out yet as we concentrate on new material. That is why our first new song ‘Its The Time’ has just been recorded for our second album.”

Album ‘WHITE HOT’ (HYPER04) out now on CD and Digital
Order here: https://linktr.ee/Nervestar
CD White Hot: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl
LP White Hot [VINYL]: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & VinylVinyl copies out 28th March

All distributed in the UK by RSK Entertainment via Proper Distribution. UK gigs and later European festival appearances will follow.

NERVE STAR:
Janne Stark – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Chris Billinghurst – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Joss Thorley – Bass Guitar
Matt Oakman – Vocals
Peter ‘Trumpeter’ Svensson – Drums & Percussion

Producer: Mike Dixon (Thin Lizzy-UK Tour 75 / Sensational Alex Harvey Band-British Tour 76)
Recorded/Mixed by: Rasmus Bom Andersen (Diamond Head) at Raw Studios, UK
Mastered by: Andy ‘Hippy’ Baldwin (Oasis/Blur) at Metropolis, London

https://nervestar.com/
https://open.spotify.com/album/4IPX9OFzJnDTjrVSYKxXC8

MASTER’S ASHES Unveil ‘Divert The Conflict III’ Single from Upcoming Debut Album

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MASTER’S ASHES unveil their new single “Divert The Conflict III”, a further glimpse into the sonic and conceptual landscape of their upcoming debut album “How The Mighty Have Fallen”, due out on April 17 via Time To Kill Records.

An enveloping and intense composition, the track channels a dense fusion of metallic solidity and hardcore tension, shaped by the collective experience of the musicians involved in this all-star lineup. Through relentless rhythmic drive and a suffocating atmosphere, “Divert The Conflict III” builds a sound that is both confrontational and immersive.

The song descends into a strange, unknown realm where torment repeats without guilt and perception fractures. Between disconnection and self-awareness, it confronts decline, rage, and endless despair, questioning fate, identity, and the fragile miracle of life.

Streaming: https://ffm.to/masters-ashes-divert-the-conflict-iii

Line-up:

Eric Forrest – Vocals
Afzaal Deen – Guitars, Additional Keyboards
Dan Kaufman – Guitars
Fred Waring III – Drums
Jeff Golden – Bass Guitars
Katie Golden – Keyboards

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/masters-ashes-how-the-mighty-have-fallen
https://mastersashes.bandcamp.com/album/how-the-mighty-have-fallen

MASTER’S ASHES is far more than a band – it’s a reckoning. Forged from the ranks of a few untouchable acts, this collective of battle-hardened musicians brings decades of innovation, chaos, and raw expression into a single, volatile entity. There is that known expression, when something is “more than the sum of its parts”. Well, we’re sure that even if this band was “just” the sum of their parts, Eric Forrest (Voivod), Afzaal Deen and Fred Waring (Crisis), Dan Kaufman (Destroy Judas, Dystopia, Mindrot), Jeff Golden (Six Feet Under, Crowbar), and Katy Crimson (The Convalescence), would already be pretty awesome. Individually, they are legendary. But together, they are unstoppable. A force that refuses to bow, bend, or behave.

Drawing from the atmospheric dread of early-90s alternative heavy music and the radical energy of classic crust, proto-industrial, and apocalyptic metal, MASTER’S ASHES channels the spirit of Amebix, Crisis, Voivod, and Neurosis while igniting something fiercely new. Their sound is a serrated blend of dystopian riffwork, textured samples, and uncompromising intensity. Music built for a world on fire.

True to their name, MASTER’S ASHES stands firmly in defiance: no gods, no masters, only resistance. Their debut full-length, “How The Mighty Have Fallen”, is nothing short of a rallying cry, a scorched-earth commentary on the current political climate and a ruthless slap in the face to anyone expecting business as usual. It’s a dark, atmospheric, and aggressive opening statement from a band unafraid to speak truth to power and tear down the false idols of a collapsing age.

MASTER’S ASHES stands as a testament to what happens when experience, conviction, and rebellion collide. This is not a nostalgia act. This is not a supergroup gimmick. This is the next wave of resistance: loud, unfiltered, and inevitable.

Tracklist:

1. Preface**
2. Defiance Disorder*
3. Divert The Conflict I*
4. Divert The Conflict II*
5. Divert The Conflict III*
6. Battle Obscura**
7. Interzone**
8. The Deceptive Cadence*
9. Beginning Of The End*
10. How The Mighty Have Fallen**
11. Epilogue**

* Recorded by Patrick Brady (Tracks 2,3,4,5,8,9)
**Recorded by Ryan Boesch (Tracks 1,6,7,10,11)

Bryce Waring – Additional Guitars / Leads on Tracks 3,8,9
Mark James – Bowed Psaltery on Tracks 1,7,11
Greg Mollin – Prose & Voice on Tracks 1,7,11
Read more about the author at gregmollin.com

Produced By Ryan Boesch and Afzaal Deen
Executive Producers: Glen Ellis and Fred Waring III
Mixed and Mastered By Ryan Boesch at Candor Recording
Tracks 2,3,4,5,8,9 Recorded and Engineered by Patrick Brady
Tracks 1,6,7,10,11 Recorded and Engineered by Ryan Boesch
Dan Kaufman’s guitars recorded at Trench Studios by John Haddad
Original Album Cover Art and Poster Art by Roberto Toderico
Master’s Ashes Logo Design by Roberto Toderico
Album Layout by Roberto Toderico

https://www.instagram.com/mastersashesband/
https://www.facebook.com/MastersAshesBand/

WASTE A SAINT Release Video Single “Porcelain” from Upcoming Studio Album “…And It’s Evergreen”

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Trondheim-based stoner rock outfit Waste a Saint have released a video clip for their new single “Porcelain”, offering a first glimpse of their forthcoming third studio album “…And It’s Evergreen”. The album is scheduled for release on April 10 via All Good Clean Records and arrives as the follow-up to their acclaimed 2024 record “Ravenous”.

“Porcelain is a dark, hypnotic, disco-esque track where we’ve finally dusted off the synthesizer,“ the band comments. “Lyrically, Porcelain deals with the need to appear perfect to the outside world. How society’s expectations can feel crushing, especially when they are internalized and made part of who we are.”

Stream “Porcelain” at: https://orcd.co/waspcln

“…And It’s Evergreen” emerged from a period of change for the band, shaped by new impulses, a refreshed line-up, a new rehearsal space, and an expanded palette of instruments, all driven by a strong DIY spirit. The album was recorded in the summer of 2025 at Piir Studio, with Vebjørn Svanberg Numme behind the controls.

Musically, Waste a Saint continue to operate somewhere between genres, though their roots remain firmly planted in stoner rock. The record carries weight and grit, but also leaves more room to breathe, balancing heavy moments with a newfound sense of dynamics and space.

The band adds: “An enormous amount of craftsmanship goes into music. Even more important; it must be joyful, effortless, and fun to create. Music works against its own purpose when it tries to push an agenda, to compete, or prove something. It should not be proud or ashamed that it exists. When you accept that, new spaces open up. New dynamics.

…And It’s Evergreen.“

Tracklist:

The Villain Of The Piece
…And the Henchmen
Porcelain
Strike, Parry, Riposte
As Dead As They Come
Sclera
Attention, Deficit… Something
Blindfold Marigold
Northbound
Brother, I Am Starving

Live Dates:
11/4 – Fru Lundgreen // Trondheim, Norway
18/4 – Fuzzy Platebar // Molde, Norway
30/4 – Nattrock // Trondheim, Norway
2/5 – Checkpoint Charlie // Stavanger, Norway
15/5 – Bastard Bar // Tromsø, Norway
16/5 – Puskas Musikk og Platebar // Alta, Norway
13/6 – Ladehammerfestivalen // Trondheim, Norway
25/6 – Lygtens Kro // København, Denmark
4/7 – Eide Open Fahr // Vevang, Norway

Waste a Saint is:
Bogey Stefansdottir – Vocals
Alexander Skomakerstuen – Guitar, Vocals
Ole Nogva – Bass, Synthesizer, Vocals
Trym Solan Renolen – Drums, Percussion, Vocals

For More Info Visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WASTEASAINT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasteasaint/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4B2lsuc5S3s9fRk5mEusSi

FIGHT FROM WITHIN Release New Single ‘Let Me Out’, Feat. Hidden Track

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Upstate New York metalcore outfit Fight From Within released their new single, “Let Me Out,” through an exciting new partnership with Arson Theory. Produced by Pablo Viveros (Formerly Chelsea Grin), the track captures the band’s energy and edge to their sound.

“We had a blast with this track,” the band shares. “We wanted it to be intense and kind of trippy. We even added a little surprise in the release.”

That surprise comes in the form of a hidden track titled “TATT,” which stands for “Tired All The Time.” The track delivers a pointed message from the band about their frustrations with the current state of the scene.

“TATT stands for ‘Tired All The Time’ because we’re so over the bullshit in the scene,” the band explains.

Alongside the release of “Let Me Out,” Fight From Within will be hitting the road this spring, bringing their high-energy live show to fans across multiple cities. Known for their explosive performances and uncompromising attitude, the band continues to build momentum both on record and on stage. Recently, the band signed with Core Collective Talent Agency for US and Canada tours & Timeframe Booking for Europe.

“Let Me Out” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

FIGHT FROM WITHIN ON TOUR:

Fight From Within/Autumn Lies Buried
The Mini Gun/Mini Run Tour

APRIL 23 IRONTON, OH THE CROWS NEST
APRIL 24 OWENSBORO, KY ESCAPE TODAY
APRIL 25 FORT WAYNE, IN PIERE’S
APRIL 26 JOLIET, IL THE FORGE

Confessions Of A Traitor/Fight From Within/ExitWounds
The Sacred & Severed Tour

MAY 7 CHICAGO, IL THE W.C. SOCIAL CLUE
MAY 8 AKRON, OH AFTERLIFE NIGHTCLUB
MAY 9 NEW BALTIMORE, MI DIESEL CONCERT LOUNGE
MAY 10 LANSING, MI MAC’S BAR
MAY 11 ERIE, PA CENTENNIAL HALL
MAY 12 ROCHESTER, NY PHOTO CITY MUSIC HALL
MAY 13 MANCHESTER, NH BUNGALOW BAR
MAY 14 BROOKLYN, NY LUCKY 13 SALOON
MAY 15 CATONSVILLE, MD MORSEBERGERS TAVERN
MAY 16 WILMINGTON, NC REGGIE’S 42ND ST TAVERN
MAY 17 RICHMOND, VA EMBER MUSIC HALL
MAY 18 RALEIGH, NC CHAPEL OF BONES
MAY 19 NASHVILLE, TN THE VINYL LOUNGE
MAY 20 ATLANTA, GA BOGGS SOCIAL & SUPPLY
MAY 21 PENSACOLA, FL THE HANDLEBAR
MAY 22 WINTER PARK, FL THE CONDUIT
MAY 23 BRADENTON, FL OSCURA
MAY 24 JACKSONVILLE, FL JACK RABBITS

Tickets can be found HERE

Fight From Within were founded in Upstate New York in early 2021. Their sound lands at the intersection of metalcore, hardcore, and beatdown. With deeply diverse influences ranging from Bury Your Dead, Polaris, Evergreen Terrace, Emmure, Invent/Animate, Every Time I Die, and Attila, they have crafted their own distinct sound.

In 2022, they began tracking new music with Pablo Viveros of Chelsea Grin. They have taken the stage at many key festivals, from Sonic Temple to The Gathering of the Juggles to Inkcarceration to Louder Than Life. The band headed into 2026 like a freight train — all gas, no brakes.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Spotify – Facebook – Instagram – YouTube – Merch

Action Rock Trio TO THE MAX! Drop New Album “Two The Max!”, Out Now

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Verona-based Action Rock trio TO THE MAX! has released their sophomore studio album “Two The Max!”, out now via Go Down Records. Packed with raw energy, sharp riffs and a punk-infused rock’n’roll attitude, the album delivers ten high-octane tracks that showcase the band’s dynamic sound and relentless drive.

Stream and listen here: https://bfan.link/two-the-max

TO THE MAX! is a high-energy Heavy Rock trio known for blending diverse musical influences with a distinctive, electrifying sound. The band unites Alessandro Marchi (drums, vocals), Nicola Marchi (guitar, vocals), and Mattia Fraccaroli (bass, backing vocals), whose past projects span genres from Thrash and Black Metal to Sleaze Rock, reflecting years of collaboration and stage experience.

Formed in mid-2020 during the global lockdown, the trio reunited with a clear objective: to create music free from external constraints, driven solely by their own vision. Their aim was to craft Heavy Rock songs that explore a wide range of moods and influences, while maintaining a consistent and unmistakable sound.

After less than a year of rehearsals and a home-recorded five-track demo, TO THE MAX! began performing extensively in 2021, playing pubs, live clubs, and festivals. In 2022, they recorded their debut album Midnight Tea, which was self-released on CD and digitally in 2024. The band has since completed several Italian and European mini-tours, appearing at venues such as Bloom (Mezzago, Italy), Le Brin De Zinc (Barberaz, France), Sala Barracudas (Madrid, Spain), and G5(Vienna, Austria), as well as festivals including Rock Camp (Trieste), Metal Machine (Reggio Emilia), and Rock The Station (Austria), sharing stages with both local and international acts.

Songwriting continues to be the driving force behind the band’s evolution, and the new material culminates in their sophomore album “Two The Max!”, out now via Go Down Records.

Get the album here: Physical | Digital

Tracklist:
1. On ‘N’ On
2. Who
3. Apple Bite
4. C’mon (Move It)
5. Dying Inside
6. Sharp Breath
7. Running
8. Sunday Nite
9. Enjoy The Ride
10. Cancel