CONNOR SELBY Opens His Heart on ‘I Won’t Be Hard To Find’ Single + Video, New Album Out Now

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Last Friday saw the release of Connor Selby‘s most personal collection of songs to date. ‘The Truth Comes Out Eventually’ encapsulates his soul-bearing emotion with all facets of his musicality—Is he a ballroom big band leader? Is he a smouldering guitar hero? Or is he a delicate, folky troubadour? In truth, he is all of these things and more.  
 
“Selby is an Eric Clapton for the 2020s”,  proclaimed MOJO magazine of his latest release, out now on Provogue.

Authentic, roots-based voices have penetrated the mainstream in recent years, from the soulful yearns of early Leon Bridges, the groove of Gary Clark Jr., the booming voice of Jacob Banks, the raw and haunting delivery of Ray LaMontagne or the earthy tones of Rag ‘n Bone Man – those voices cut through, and they stand out, they make you take notice because they don’t sound like everyone else.

Selby’s voice echoes these trailblazers, enveloping his music with an emotional integrity. He delves deep into his soul, all the way down into his core and the feeling of belonging.  “The songs are about my feelings of being in the world and not really feeling like I belong,” he explains.

The delicate and yearning “I Won’t Be Hard to Find” leads the charge on the album’s release day. “This is one of those songs that sort of came out of nowhere,” Selby explains. “I was just sitting at the end of my bed late into the night, and it manifested itself. Lyrically, it’s inspired by heartbreak country ballads, and it’s a song about not being able to let go of a lost love. However, if they change their mind, you will still be there waiting for them, and all they need to do is reach out to you again. It’s one of those universal feelings that I think we all experience at some point, and this is my take on it. I think this is one of my favourite songs on the album.” Listen to “I Won’t Be Hard To Find” HERE

The album has sprinkled acorns of hope and heartache from the singles, including “Amelia“, a Nick Drake-inspired tale of helplessness that has been under lock and key since his teenage years. “The Truth Comes Out Eventually” battles with expectations, and the heart-fluttering groove of the album opener and his first single, “Someone,” sees Selby in full bandleader mode.
 
“I’m beyond thrilled that my new album is now out”, Selby enthuses. “This album has been in the works for a long time, and the fact that it’s finally out fills me with pride. This album is truly my most personal and emotionally driven to date, and each song represents a different part of me, a different facet of my personality and musicality. I sincerely hope that everyone who listens to this album can connect with the songs and find meaning in them for themselves. It’s my view that every artist is just chasing the way the music and art that they love makes them feel, and if one person can find some meaning in these songs in the way that I have with the music that inspired me, then I’ve done my job.”
 
He will be back on the road touring for the rest of the year and will let the songs run free to audiences across Europe. “I’m so excited to play these songs at my live shows so I can see first-hand the way my music affects people. Particularly the acoustic songs, as this is something that hasn’t been a part of my live act for quite some time,” he says.

The young multi-award-winning musician has already orbited the circles of some of the world’s most inspiring artists – from collaborating with Mark Knopfler to supporting The Who at Wembley Stadium and sharing the stage at London’s Hyde Park Festival alongside the likes of Pearl Jam and Stereophonics. He has toured with powerhouse singer Beth Hart, including a performance at the iconic London Palladium. His glittering tour CV has included shows with Robert Cray, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Betty LaVette, and P.P. Arnold. 
“The Truth Comes Out Eventually” represents a pivotal moment in time for Connor Selby, marking a glorious future ahead for him.

Track Listing
1. Someone
2. All Out of Luck
3. The Truth Comes Out Eventually
4. (I Am) Who I Am
5. I Won’t Be Hard To Find
6. I’ll Never Learn
7. Amelia
8. It Hurts To be In Love
9. What Else Is There To Say
10. Songbird

Stream/Order HERE

Tour Dates:

12 Sep – The Old Riverport Blues, St Ives, Cambridgeshire – UK
17 Sep – The Witham, Barnard Castle – UK
18 Sep – Kings Place 2, London – UK
19 Sep – John Peel Centre, Stowmarket – UK
20 Sep – Kola, Portsmouth – UK
21 Sep – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells – UK
24 Sep – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh – UK
25 Sep – Hallé St Peter’s, Manchester – UK
26 Sep – Metronome, Nottingham – UK
27 Sep – Beacon Hall, Bristol – UK
28 Sep – Guildhall, Axminster – UK
01 Oct – The Stables, Wavendon – Co-Headline w/Ben Poole – UK
12 Oct – Bromley Little Theatre, Bromley – UK
06 Nov – Qbus Club, Leiden – Netherlands
08 Nov – Blue Notez, Dortmund – Germany
28 Nov – Chelmsford Social Club, Chelmsford – UK
03 Dec – New Morning, Paris – France
04 Dec – Le Jam, Montpellier – France
05 Dec – L’Sonograf, Le Thor – France
14 Dec – La Traverse, Cleon – France

Connor Selby Online:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube

ARSON CHARGE Release Crushing New Single ‘The Aftermath’

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Denver’s breakout thrash-punk band ARSON CHARGE is back with the second single, “The Aftermath,” from their highly anticipated debut record, A Dying Light, that’s out October 3rd via Anxious & Angry. The hard-charging track drips with crushing riffs and furious vocals about broken relationships for what will surely be a crowd favorite on tours to come. 

Giving insight into the song, vocalist Ben Roy says: 

“‘The Aftermath’ is a break up song, plain and simple. But, more than that, it’s about two very different people, from two very different worlds, who fell in love and tried to find common ground. Unfortunately, that bullshit may work in movies, but it rarely plays out positively in real life. And the aftermath of these types of relationships is often a painful spiral of misunderstandings, unfair judgements, and disconnections. Don’t fall in love. Get a pet.“

Pre-Order A Dying Light: ArsonChargeMerch.com

Stream “The Aftermath“: Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music 

Melding thrash metal and hardcore punk, the five piece are selling out shows throughout the region as word spreads like wildfire across the country, without even releasing an album yet…until now. 

Commenting on the new record, Ben Roy states: 

“A Dying Light started off as an impromptu creative outlet for guitarist Justin Hackl after a series of serious health issues and extended hospital stays sidelined him for months. After working with comedian and musician Ben Roy on a couple of those tracks, both decided that there was the framework for an entirely new musical project. Enlisting the talents of drummer Cody Hull, guitarist Dave Sandoval, and bassist Kris Hodgell, Arson Charge was born. Bringing together all their collective influences and styles, A Dying Light is a technical, aggressive, and surprisingly cohesive meld of punk rock, thrash metal, and hardcore. Lyrically it’s a catharsis; it’s a raw and real expression of the loss, self sabotage, fear and, ultimately, hope that we all experience, day in/day out, in our increasingly complicated existences. Again: Don’t fall in love. Get a pet or a fern or something.“

A Dying Light Tracklist: 

1. The Feeding Grounds
2. For The Damned
3. Cleanup On Aisle 10
4. One by One
5. A New Throne
6. There Was No Dog
7. 666 BC
8. The Aftermath
9. The Lark The Wolf and The Rabbit
10. Build a Fire
11. Bloodstains
12. A Dying Light

About ARSON CHARGE:
Rising up from Denver, Colorado’s prolific metal scene, Arson Charge is a five-piece behemoth made up of former members from mile-high area stalwarts Native Daughters, Chieftain, and Love Me Destroyer, and fronted by stand-up comedian, actor, and SPELLS lead singer, Ben Roy. Started with no intention beyond being the sum of its parts, Arson Charge is poised to turn heads with their unique blend of hardcore, thrash metal, and punk rock. Their debut album A Dying Light, set for release in the fall of 2025 on Anxious & Angry, is a bludgeoning and brutal dive into the feelings of pain, disconnection, and loss that arise from abuse and self-sabotage. Keep an eye out for Arson Charge in your neck of the woods very soon.

Arson Charge Lineup: 
Ben Roy – Vocals
Justin Hackl – Guitar
Dave Sandoval – Guitar
Kris Hodgell – Bass
Cody Hull – Drums

Follow ARSON CHARGE: 
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KEOMA Release Brand New Single ‘Bumper Cars’

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Helsinki-based hybrid metal band Keoma, known for their fearless blend of metal subgenres, has just released a brand new single: “Bumper Cars”. If you’re into the atmospheric vibes of Deftones and the raw energy of Stone Temple Pilots, this track might hit the sweet spot.

“We released our 3rd album ”A New Beginning?” earlier this year, but our creativity didn’t stop there. “Bumper Cars” is the first taste of our new material – and it really stands out. The song is about love blooming in the last rays of summer sun at an amusement park”, says vocalist Jasse Jatala.

The release party is today, on August 30 at Bar Loose, Helsinki! Come celebrate with us! Also performing are Sata Kaskelottia, who are releasing their new album, and Nuutti Hannula Radianssi. Event page on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/5MAS0FBav

Support the band and download the single: https://keoma.bandcamp.com

Listen to the new single “Bumper Cars” On Spotify:

More information and social media:
http://www.keomaband.com
http://www.facebook.com/keomafinland
http://www.instagram.com/keomafinland
http://www.threads.net/@keomafinland
http://www.tiktok.com/@keomafinland
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JCrzOr5pL2cn5HSpacqcK
http://www.youtube.com/keomatv

RUNEMAGICK Releases Second Track ‘Wyrd Unwoven’ from Upcoming Album

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Runemagick return with their brand new studio album Cycle of the Dying Sun (Dawn of Ashen Realms), which will be released on 31st October via Hammerheart Records. The next offering ‘Wyrd Unwoven’ is now streaming via the label.

Pre-orders for Cycle of the Dying Sun (Dawn of Ashen Realms) are still available here: https://runemagick.lnk.to/cycleofthedyingsun

Runemagick comment on the track: “‘Wyrd Unwoven’ is the opening track of the upcoming album, a classic yet varied Runemagick piece weaving heavy doom-laden riffs with some mid-tempo passages. The song dwells on fate and the inevitability of time, where runes lie in dust and threads are spun beyond the will of gods and mortals alike. Its lyrics echo a sense of shadows interlaced with silence, where broken vows and unspoken destinies linger in the eternal loom of wyrd.“

Cycle of the Dying Sun (Dawn of Ashen Realms) marks a new era for the Runemagick entity. Entirely composed and performed by Nicklas Rudolfsson, vocals, guitars, bass, synthesizers, and drums, the album channels the stripped down, immersive, and slow-burning spirit of early Runemagick while also introducing new sonic shades and meditative depth. A few carefully chosen guests were invited to contribute additional dimensions, further expanding the album’s ceremonial atmosphere. 

Six core compositions form the foundation across all formats. The CD and digital editions go even deeper, offering four extended tracks that enrich the journey with further layers of decay, resonance, and otherworldly drift. 

This album represents both a new era and a new chapter, while also serving as a natural continuation of the path carved on Beyond the Cenotaph of Mankind (2023), a descent beyond that threshold, into deeper domains of life, death, and the unknown beyond.

Track-list:
1. Wyrd Unwoven
2. Old Bones
3. The Hollow Chant of the Seer
4. The Runestone’s Lament
5. Womb of the Veiled Sun
6. Ashen Realms
7. Spires of the Drowned Horizon*
8. Embers of the Unwritten Dawn (Part 1)*
9. Embers of the Unwritten Dawn (Part 2)*
10. Beneath the Solar Embers (Demo)**

Line-up:
Nicklas Rudolfsson: Vocals, guitars, bass, synthesizers, and drums

More information: ARTIST WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK

SOULFLY Announce New Album “Chama” with First Single + Lyric Video ‘Storm The Gates’

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Coming straight from the deep jungles of Brazil to the arid expanses of Arizona, extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY will deliver their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA on October 24th 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Once again, a remarkable testament to the Brazilian songwriter’s natural affinity for slamming yet rhythmic riffs that defined his signature sound to listeners around the world. A true return to the spiritual upbringing of SOULFLY that somehow bears a modern-day edge and vitality. Something that could only be attained by a true master of the craft, and Max has stunned us all again.

Today, SOULFLY offer fans the first taste from the album in the form of the first single, ”Storm The Gates‘. A battle cry against control and greed, the track summons ancestral strength and unites the tribe in rebellion—heavy, primal, and unapologetically relentless. Watch the lyric video created by Costin Chioreanu, below.

Stream ‘Storm The Gates‘: https://soulfly.bfan.link/storm-the-gates

Max Cavalera comments, “Chama is the Brazilian word for flame. It also means a ‘calling’.  Respect to Alex Pereira for usjng Itsari on his UFC walkouts.  Chama is inspired by the energy of this moment  This record is the sound of Soulfly’s fire!  I cannot wait to play these songs live for the Tribe!  Chama!”

Zyon Cavalera states, “With each Soulfly record I’ve played on, I can feel my evolution happening in real time. This record was no different as I got to handle a good amount of the production for the first time. Trying to take the band to places we have never been before was a blast and I look forward to more production work in the future!”

Chama Track Listing

  1. Indigenous Inquisition
  2. Storm the Gates
  3. Nihilist
  4. No Pain = No Power
  5. Ghenna
  6. Black Hole Scum
  7. Favela / Dystopia
  8. Always Was, Always Will Be…
  9. Soulfly XIII
  10. Chama

CHAMA was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino. John has worked with Max and company multiple times before and is not only a talented engineer but a family friend. The album was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk. The latter was also responsible for the mixing and mastering. Rizk has not only worked with the Cavalera family numerous times before, but has also helped to shape the world of heavy metal in the modern day. SOULFLY enlisted Carletta Parrish to create the album artwork. For the album, Igor Amadeus Cavalera (GO AHEAD & DIE, NAILBOMB, HEALING MAGIC) played bass and Mike De Leon played guitar. The album also features Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) on one of the tracks.

MÉLANCOLIA Celebrate Release of Sophomore Album “Random.Access.Misery” with Video for ‘Lithia’

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Melbourne blackened nu-metal force MÉLANCOLIA today unleash their anticipated sophomore album, ‘random.access.misery’, via   Nuclear Blast and Greyscale Records. They also share the music video for ‘Lithia’ featuring Hunter Young of MOODRING. Watch here. To mark the album’s arrival, the band will embark on their ‘access.all.misery’ national headline tour this September, with tickets available now via Destroy All Lines.

Picked as one of four 4 “brilliant new metal bands you need to hear” by Metal Hammer in April, the band are primed and ready and unleash their defining new album this August; “We are bringing a fresh sound to an otherwise stale scene, you will not hear what we are doing from anyone else,” says the band. “We are setting the trend as we set the bar for modern heavy music. Love us or hate us, you will fucking remember us.”

Momentum is at an all time high for the band, having toured Australia three times over off the back of their debut album ‘HissThroughRottenTeeth‘, and breaking into Europe and the UK twice on tours with Suffocation (US) and Ingested (UK). They wrapped a 17-date national tour supporting Thy Art Is Murder in July and prepare to embark on their own East Coast headliner starting September 11.  

After establishing themselves in 2022 with their debut single ‘Horror_Ethereal’, the band announced the following February their signing to both Greyscale Records for Australia/New Zealand and Nuclear Blast for the rest of the world. They released their debut album HissThroughRottenTeeth in April 2023, crafting a unique sound that has already catapulted them to new heights. Their very first show was in 2023 supporting THY ART IS MURDER on their Decade Of Hate Australian Tour alongside STARVE and JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED. Since this they’ve toured with TO THE GRAVE, FALLUJAH (US), CATTLE DECAPITATION (US), Ingested (UK), VULVODYNIA (SA), SUFFOCATION (US) and many more.

random.access.misery is out everywhere now via Nuclear Blast and Greyscale Records. Order/stream ‘random.access.misery’: https://geni.us/random-access-misery

Watch the video for ‘Lithia’:

MÉLANCOLIA live:

  • THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER – THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE w/ APATE, OUTSIDER & ST.SINNER
  • FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER – THE LANSDOWNE, SYDNEY w/ APATE, OUTSIDER & ST.SINNER
  • SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER – REVOLVER BANDROOM, MELBOURNE w/ APATE, OUTSIDER & ST.SINNER
  • SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER – JIVE BAR, ADELAIDE w/ APATE, OUTSIDER & ST.SINNER