Swedish modern metal force METALITE continue their forward momentum with the release of a stunning new music video for their latest single, “Starchild.” Following their recent signing with PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music and the high-energy introduction of the previously-released track “Our Time Has Come,” the band now dives deeper into the sonic universe of their upcoming concept album Discovery.
“Starchild” showcases METALITE’s signature blend of soaring melodies, powerful riffs, and futuristic soundscapes. Driven by epic arrangements and shimmering synth layers, the track pulls listeners straight into the heart of the album’s narrative, offering a glimpse into the story unfolding within their ambitious new record.
With the accompanying video, METALITE bring the world of “Starchild” to life, visually expanding the band’s sci-fi inspired concept and underlining their dynamic and modern approach to power metal.
Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments: “Starchild is a key piece of the concept behind our upcoming album Discovery. It’s a classic Metalite track, packed with high energy and soaring melodies but with some new influences. I wanted to create something heavier, a song that’s truly headbang-friendly with a chorus everyone will be singing along to.”
Formed in 2015 by guitarist Edwin Premberg and vocalist Emma Bensing, the band quickly gained recognition for its fresh and modern take on melodic metal and their 2017 debut album “Heroes in Time” set the stage for METALITE’s rise.
In 2019, the band entered a new era with “Biomechanicals”, marking the debut of vocalist Erica Ohlsson. With an even more refined sound, the album embraced electronic elements and pulsating rhythms, elevating METALITE’s futuristic vision, further solidifying the band’s reputation as innovators in the genre.
Their evolution continued with “A Virtual World” in 2021, an album that expanded on their sci-fi themes while delivering massive soundscapes and powerful melodies.
With “Expedition One” (2024), METALITE embarked on their most ambitious project to date. A visionary concept album set in the year 2055, it tells the story of a renegade team searching for a new world, exploring themes of human evolution, technology, and survival.
In 2024, the band welcomed drummer Erik Junttila to the lineup, bringing new energy and power to their sound. His premiere gig with the band took place in Linköping at the beginning of 2025, marking an exciting new chapter in METALITE’s journey. Since then, they completed several tours with bands like Pain, Leaves’ Eyes and the Night Flight Orchestra and played at several festivals, including Sweden Rock and Masters of Rock.
With millions of streams and a growing global fanbase, METALITE continues to redefine the future of melodic metal. Their fusion of cutting-edge sound design, anthemic choruses, and sci-fi-inspired storytelling has set them apart, proving that their journey is far from over. Stay tuned – a new discovery awaits!
Wanikiya Record/Promotion is proud to announce that, as of today, “Portrait Of A Red Sky”, the new and intense single by Headless Judith, is officially available on all digital platforms. The band stands among the most interesting acts in the new Italian alternative metal scene.
Hailing from Bologna, the trio—Andrea (vocals and guitar), Luca (drums), and Nicolò (bass)—continues to carve out its sonic identity with a sound that blends the power of early 2000s alternative metal with the immersive, expansive atmospheres of shoegaze.
The result? A powerful,
“Portrait Of A Red Sky” is now available.
The track marks a new step forward for the band: a tense and magnetic sonic journey that narrates the psychological descent of a man haunted by violent visions of his past.
A path that leads him closer and closer to the edge of a cliff, immersed in a fragile dawn suspended between beauty and unease.
Musically, the song unfolds as a continuous emotional crescendo, shifting between moments of suspension and sudden sonic outbursts, confirming Headless Judith’s ability to craft intense, cinematic, and deeply immersive inner landscapes.
Following their debut album “An Obsessive Dream” (2025)—a work that explored themes such as alienation, solitude, and mythological imagery—the band once again demonstrates a clear, coherent, and constantly evolving artistic vision.
On stage, all of this transforms into pure energy: intimate yet tension-filled performances where every sound feels essential and every silence weighs like a stone.
The addition of Headless Judith to the Wanikiya Record/Promotion roster marks a key moment for the band, now ready to expand its reach on an international scale.
“Portrait Of A Red Sky” is just the beginning.
The sky has turned red. Now it’s your turn to look at it.
Joe Bonamassa has released “Tattoo’d Lady (Live),” one of the latest singles from his upcoming live album and concert film The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, due out June 19th via J&R Adventures. Recorded during a series of sold-out performances in Cork, Ireland, the track offers another glimpse into Bonamassa’s deeply personal tribute to Rory Gallagher, captured in the city where Gallagher’s legacy still resonates most strongly.
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Originally released on Gallagher’s 1973 album Tattoo, “Tattoo’d Lady” stands as one of his defining early compositions – a raw, autobiographical portrait of life on the road, shaped by long nights, constant travel, and the push-and-pull between freedom and isolation. Built around a loose, swaggering groove and sharp lyrical detail, the song reflects a more intimate side of Gallagher’s writing, balancing humour, and weariness with a sense of restless motion.
That spirit carries through Bonamassa’s live interpretation. Rather than reshape the song, he leans into its narrative core, allowing the performance to unfold with the same unfiltered energy that defined Gallagher’s original recordings. The Cork audience – deeply connected to the material – responds in kind, giving the track a lived-in feel that goes beyond a straightforward cover.
For Bonamassa, songs like “Tattoo’d Lady” were central to understanding Gallagher’s range as both a guitarist and a storyteller. While much of Gallagher’s reputation rests on his explosive live playing, tracks like this reveal the observational detail and personality that made his catalogue endure.
The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork documents Bonamassa’s full tribute set, performed with the blessing of Gallagher’s family, and shaped by the unique atmosphere of Cork itself. Across 14 songs, the album moves between the intensity of tracks like “Walk On Hot Coals” and “Bullfrog Blues” and more reflective moments like “Tattoo’d Lady” and “A Million Miles Away,” which will serve as the album’s focus track upon release.
The performances were recorded during a three-night run that grew out of what was initially planned as a single tribute show. The response from local audiences turned the event into something larger, with each night building on the last and reinforcing the connection between the music, the place, and the people who have carried Gallagher’s legacy forward.
Additional footage from the Cork performances will be included on the album’s DVD and Blu-ray editions, featuring bonus material such as The Inspiration of Rory with Brian May and Slash, along with behind-the-scenes moments that further document the significance of the project.
As the album moves closer to release, “Tattoo’d Lady (Live)” offers a different lens into Gallagher’s catalogue – one that highlights the writing and perspective behind the playing, and the enduring appeal of songs that feel grounded in real experience.
The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork will be available June 19th digitally, on CD/DVD, CD/Blu-ray, and double 180-gram vinyl.
CD Track Listing
1. Cradle Rock (Live) 2. Walk On Hot Coals (Live) 3. Tattoo’d Lady (Live) 4. I Wonder Who (Live) 5. Calling Card (Live) 6. Who’s That Coming? (Live) 7. Messin’ With The Kid (Live) 8. Bullfrog Blues (Live) 9. Treat Her Right (Live) 10. Bad Penny (Live) 11. I Fall Apart (Live) 12. A Million Miles Away (Live) 13. As The Crow Flies (Live) 14. Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)
DVD / Blu-ray
1. The Spirit Of Rory (Opening Scene) 2. Cradle Rock 3. Walk On Hot Coals 4. Tattoo’d Lady 5. I Wonder Who 6. Calling Card 7. Who’s That Coming? 8. Messin’ With The Kid 9. Band Introductions 10. Bullfrog Blues 11. Treat Her Right 12. Bad Penny 13. I Fall Apart 14. A Million Miles Away 15. As The Crow Flies 16. Back On My Stompin’ Ground 17. Ballycotton (End Credits)
DVD / Blu-ray Bonus Features:
● Ballycotton – A Million Miles Away ● Rory’s Acoustic Guitar ● The Inspiration of Rory (A Conversation with Brian May & Slash)
Vinyl (180 gram Red Marble Double LP)
Side A 1. Cradle Rock (Live) 2. Walk On Hot Coals (Live) 3. Tattoo’d Lady (Live) 4. I Wonder Who (Live) Side B 5. Calling Card (Live) 6. Who’s That Coming? (Live) 7. Messin’ With The Kid (Live) 8. Bullfrog Blues (Live)
Side C 9. Treat Her Right (Live) 10. Bad Penny (Live) 11. I Fall Apart (Live)
Side D 12. A Million Miles Away (Live) 13. As The Crow Flies (Live) 14. Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)
EU/UK SPRING TOUR 2026, remaining shows: April 27 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU – Luxembourg Rockhal April 29 – Mannheim, DE – SAP Arena May 1 – Chemnitz, DE – Stadthalle Chemnitz May 2 – Nürnberg, DE – PSD Bank Nürnberg Arena May 3 – Zürich, CH – Hallenstadion May 6 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall May 7 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
U.S. SUMMER TOUR 2026
June 26 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts w/ JJ Grey & Mofro & D.K. Harrell June 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort June 28 – Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center July 29 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap w/ Gov’t Mule July 31 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater w/ Gov’t Mule August 1 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion w/ Gov’t Mule August 3 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent August 5 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater w/ JJ Grey & Mofro August 7 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion August 8 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion w/ Gov’t Mule August 9 – Youngstown, OH – The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre w/ Gov’t Mule August 11 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights August 12 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival August 14 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium August 15 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino w/ Gov’t Mule August 16 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater w/ Gov’t Mule August 19 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Civic Center August 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater August 23 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre September 26 – Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival @ Moody Center
EU FALL TOUR 2026
October 21 – Helsinki, FL – Veikkaus Arena October 23 – Stockholm, SE – Stockholm Avicii Arena October 24 – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spektrum October 25 – Gothenburg, SE – Göteborg Partille Arena October 27 – Copenhagen, DK – K.B. Hallen København October 29 – Rostock, DE – Stadthalle Rostock October 30 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena October 31 – Dortmund, DE – Westfalenhalle November 3 – Basel, CH – Baloise Session November 4 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum November 6 – Toulouse,FR – Zenith Toulouse Metropole November 7 – Barcelona, ES – Barcelona Sant Jordi Club November 8 – Madrid, ES – Madrid Palacio Vistalegre
ABOUT JOE BONAMASSA
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of his generation. A five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15-time Blues Music Award nominee – with four wins, he recently notched his 30th No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, extending his record for the most No. 1 albums in the chart’s history. With more than 50 releases spanning studio and live recordings, he has built a far-reaching, multi-genre catalog.
Beyond performing, Bonamassa plays a significant role in today’s blues landscape as a producer and curator. Working closely with Josh Smith, he has produced albums for artists including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, and Jimmy Hall through his Journeyman and KTBA labels. He also curates and headlines sold-out destination events like Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea and Sound Wave Beach Weekend, while his Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation has funded hundreds of music education projects across the country.
A dedicated student of the instrument, Bonamassa is also known as one of the world’s leading guitar collectors and historians, with a deep connection to the lineage of blues and rock. For more information, visit www.jbonamassa.com.
Wanikiya Record is proud to announce the official release of “Binario 21”, the new and intense single by 800A Inc., available now on all digital platforms.
The sixth release from the band and the first piece of their highly anticipated debut EP, set for summer 2026, “Binario 21” marks a crucial moment in the artistic journey of the project. A track that represents a deep evolution, confirming the band’s ability to blend different influences into a powerful, recognizable, and emotionally charged sonic language.
The composition features Salvo Mulè on vocals and Casimiro Pecoraro on guitar and keyboards. The new lineup is solidified with Emiliano Rocchi on bass and Vincent Purple on drums, further enriched by the special participation of Phil Spinelli and Andrea Vidali (SVI) of Black South, adding even more depth and impact to the track.
The title “Binario 21” refers to one of the most dramatic places in Italian and European history: the hidden platform of Milan Central Station from which trains departed to concentration camps. A symbol of memory, pain, and truth that becomes the beating heart of the narrative.
The lyrics, written in English to reach an international audience, unfold in two distinct yet deeply connected moments: the first part tells the story of a deported man, clinging to the only memory of his life — his daughter’s toy; the second part opens into a present-day reflection, drawing a parallel between the past and contemporary tragedies, with wars and destruction that continue to affect innocent lives.
One question remains suspended, powerful and inevitable: “What have we truly learned from the past?”
From a musical standpoint, “Binario 21” perfectly embodies the identity of 800A Inc.: a visceral and dynamic rock sound, capable of shifting between tension and melody, anger and introspection. A sonic journey that crosses eras and influences while maintaining a strong modern edge.
The year 2026 also represents a decisive turning point for the band: after years of remote collaboration, the project finally takes shape as a stable lineup with a shared artistic vision. Joining the Wanikiya Record/Promotion roster marks a further step toward an international dimension.
With “Binario 21”, 800A Inc. are not simply releasing a new single. They are delivering a message. Strong. Necessary. Human.
Two-time JUNO Nominee ‘Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar’ release their third single “Them Changes” from their upcoming record A Beautiful Buzz. The single is available now on all available platforms HERE. Stream the audio on YouTube HERE.
Originally written and recorded by soul-rock trailblazer Buddy Miles, “Them Changes” has long stood as a defining statement of late-’60s funk-infused rock, driven by its hypnotic groove, raw emotion, and unmistakable urgency.
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar reimagine the classic through their signature lens of vintage soul and powerhouse roots music, transforming the track into a bold, full-bodied revival that leans heavily into the band’s dynamic 10-piece line-up. Anchored by a deep, pocket-driven rhythm section and punctuated by blazing horn arrangements, the new interpretation amplifies the song’s swagger while pushing it further into gospel and Southern soul territory.
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar are set to release their new live album A Beautiful Buzz via Gypsy Soul Records on May 22, 2026. Captured during the band’s Love Is All Around Tour across Western Canada in 2022, the album documents the raw power, soul, and communal energy that have made Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar one of Canada’s most electrifying live acts.
The CD and limited edition gatefold double vinyl editions of the album are available via www.samanthamartinmusic.com/store with the digital edition available on all streaming platforms HERE.
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar occupy a rare space in modern roots blues music: deeply reverent of soul and gospel tradition, yet unafraid to push those forms into something louder, sweatier, and fiercely alive. Led by Martin’s unmistakable, powerhouse vocal delivery, the band has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most commanding live acts, equal parts grit, grace, and emotional force.
A two-time JUNO Award nominee and seven-time Canadian Blues Award nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year, Samantha Martin has long drawn comparisons to the great soul shouters of the past. As Rhythm & Booze put it, “Samantha Martin’s name can be talked of in the same sentence as Etta James, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin. It’s soul for the modern age with a turbocharger.” Paris Move (France) went further, calling her “indispensable, Samantha Martin, the new Southern soul tornado.”
Those comparisons aren’t casual. Over the course of their catalogue, discerning listeners will hear echoes of Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MG’s, and the Memphis Horns, all filtered through a modern, road-hardened sensibility. It’s classic soul DNA delivered with contemporary urgency and volume. As Glide Magazine noted, “a jaw-dropping display of vocal prowess that highlights this band’s brand of supercharged blues. Comparisons of soul greats run rampant, but like Brittany Howard, Samantha Martin might be the next musical game changer.”
Mixed by Renan Yildizdogan and Ross Hayes Citrullo, the in-house team at Gypsy Soul Records, A Beautiful Buzz marks a first for the band: a long-overdue live album capturing the raw electricity that has defined Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar onstage for over a decade.
Recorded during the band’s Love Is All Around Tour across Western Canada in 2022, A Beautiful Buzz was born under extraordinary circumstances. Originally scheduled for January and repeatedly delayed by the final wave of COVID-era disruptions, the tour finally launched in November, with Martin six months pregnant. Undeterred, a 13-person touring party loaded into a sprinter and rental car and pushed west from the sub-zero cold of Saskatoon toward the West Coast.
Night after night, the shows carried a heightened emotional charge, but one final performance stood apart, crackling with urgency, joy, and the awareness that one chapter was closing just as another was about to begin. That moment became A Beautiful Buzz, a testament to resilience, love, and transformation, capturing a band at full throttle and an artist on the edge of profound personal change.
For many listeners, the album lands somewhere in the lineage of Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen, a communal, unrestrained live soul revue where horns, grit, gospel, and sweat collide. It’s not a polished live souvenir; it’s the sound of a band at peak intensity, feeding off the room and giving it everything back.
With a new studio album already in development for 2027, A Beautiful Buzz stands not as a detour or placeholder, but as a deliberate statement, finally committing to record the live force that made Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar essential in the first place.
“The Love Is All Around tour, initially set for January 2022, faced the trials of postponement until November 2022—marking the closing chapter of COVID-era delays. By the time the tour kicked off, I was six months pregnant with my son. I’ve never been one to be easily deterred. So, clad in a winter jacket that barely zipped, our 13-person touring party loaded into a sprinter and a rental car and embarked on a tour from the sub-zero temperatures of Saskatoon to the balmy West Coast of Canada. Each show was a whirlwind of energy and emotion, but one stood out above the rest. Perhaps it was the excitement of the final show, or maybe it was the realization that my life was about to change in a big way. Whatever the reason, the atmosphere was electric, filled with a beautiful buzz that I wanted to share with you. This album captures the magic I felt, and is a testament to resilience, love, and the power of music amidst life’s transformations.” – Samantha Martin
A BEAUTIFUL BUZZ – ALBUM TRACK LISTING
1- Love is All Around – 3:35 (S. Martin, J. Chisholm) 2- Don’t Have To Be – 3:02 (S. Martin, A. Beer-Colacino, A. Warner) 3- You’re The Love – 3:37 (S. Martin, C. Chaffey) 4- Good Trouble – 3:18 (S. Martin, S. Vinnick) 5- All Night Long – 4:39 (S. Martin, C. Chaffey, M. McCallum, D. Yates, D. Nash, S. Marriner) 6- The Shape I’m In (feat. Steve Marriner) – 3:58 (Robbie Robertson) 7- I’ve Got a Feeling – 6:58 (S. Martin, C. Chaffey) 8- My Crown – 5:53 (Rench) 9- Loving You Is Easy – 7:25 (S. Martin) 10- “Band Intro” – (1:48) (S. Martin) 11- Pass Me By – (3:31) (S. Martin, C. Chaffey) 12- Them Changes – 3:54 (George Buddy Miles) 13- Loving Cup – 6:25 (M. Jagger, K. Richards)
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Recorded November 26, 2022 @ A.C.T. Theatre in Maple Ridge, BC Mixed by Renan Yildizdogan and Ross Hayes Citrullo at RHC Music in Toronto, ON Mastered by Phil Demetro Mastering in Toronto, ON
Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar: Samantha Martin Background Vocalists: Tafari Anthony & Sherie Marshall Electric Guitar: Curtis Chaffey Bass: Ian McKeown Drums: Will Fisher Keys: Jeff Heisholt Trombone: Emily Ferrell Saxophone: Andrew Moljgun Trumpet: Brian Walters Special guest vocalist and acoustic guitar on “Shape I’m In” and 2nd electric on “Them Changes” and “Loving Cup”: Steve Marriner
Leading the charge in a new wave of “Belgian absurdity,” electro-fun metal pioneer BOUM PATAT is proud to announce that the critically acclaimed album Ma Belgitude is now officially available in physical CD format. Released via Wormholedeath/Aural Music Group, the album is a genre-defying explosion of groove metal, industrial power, and old-school electronic mayhem.
Ma Belgitude is a rare, unfiltered creative vision written, performed, and produced entirely solo by the mastermind Olivier. By blending the brute force of metal with the nostalgic pulse of 90s New Beat and techno, BOUM PATAT delivers a “delirious mix of madness” that captures the raw energy of a full band within a singular, eccentric persona.
Order & Stream Now
“Ma Belgitude” is available now on all major digital platforms and in physical formats through the following links:
A limited physical edition of Ma Belgitude will be available exclusively at live shows during the upcoming EU East Tour 2026.
BOUM PATAT is the new electro fun metal project by Belgian musician Olivier Wittenberg, former drummer-composer of Manic Movement. In the 2000s, he toured Europe with bands like Kreator, Moonspell, and Psychotic Waltz, and played major festivals such as Graspop Metal Meeting.
After a long break, he returns with Ma Belgitude, a self-produced solo debut that blends heavy metal, Belgian humor, and old-school electronic sounds. BOUM PATAT breaks metal’s usual codes—serious and absurd at once, mixing groove, industrial, and electronic punch with offbeat themes and playful visuals.
Live, the project becomes a trio with Laurent Soulasse (bass) and Maxime Demulder (drums).
Videos: Boum Patat: Watch – Je Suis Zat (Music Video): Watch – Mort Subite: Watch – Putain De Moustique:Watch – Rue D’aerschot (Music Video): Watch
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