SoundsRock Agency is thrilled to announce the signing with Italian DEATHOX.
DEATHOX was born in a very particular way. BeKy, the author and founder from Turin, after years of arrangements and creations for other artists, decides to record some songs for himself. The songs are created exclusively to give vent to the artist’s roughest and darkest creative side and their purpose is to remain in BeKy’s studio, called Backup Studio, becoming part of a long line of personal songs. No releases, no press.
One day Cosimo De Nola, who’s got his own recording studio near Beky’s and who is also a drummer, accidentally hears the songs and tells the composer that he should do something more than just keeping them secret within his personal archive. But BeKy has no band and hasn’t any the time to create one from scratch. So he decides to record all the songs himself, with Cosimo taking care of the rhythmic part. While the songs evolve, BeKy comes up with the idea of contacting some singers to have each of them record a different track of the album. From this idea fourteen tracks are developed, and Beky also chooses to have a different guitarist in each of them play a guitar solo.
At this point “Psycollective” is finished! The album receives an incredible echo and BeKy, with his ceaseless creative drive, decides to bring forward the Deathox project, this time looking for a lineup he considers best for a new band. Finally with a full lineup Deathox can begin an Old Style Thrash Metal project with lots of ideas already waiting to be developed. BeKy starts writing and composing and in a few months the second album is ready for recording.
‘Lo4’, in typical NYOS form, is a dynamically shifting piece that plays with space and composition. The song is a complex movement, picking up speed, revisiting and reinventing as it travels through time. Drawing the listener in, it constantly surprises, ending with a frenzied final surge.
‘Pepe-Pepe’, the fourth single ahead of Growl is a more introspective, hypnotic affair, demonstrating the duo’s looping prowess and mesmeric interplay at its best.
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Comprised of guitarist Tom Brooke and drummer Tuomas Kainulainen, NYOS are known for their immersive and often physically demanding live shows. The duo create massive sonic worlds using Brooke’s labyrinthine loops and atmospheric layering alongside Kainulainen’s kinetic drumming, in music that is rhythmic, raw, and eclectic.
Since their formation in 2014, NYOS have carved out a distinctive place within Europe’s experimental and post-rock scenes, characterised by their relentless energy, polyrhythmic complexity, and hypnotic layering.
While still rooted in their signature loop-based approach, Growl is “more ambitious with song soundscapes and compositions”, says guitarist Tom Brooke, naturally embracing a denser, more textured sound with greater attention to atmosphere and tension.
Throughout their discography, NYOS have shown an emotional and tonal shift toward ambiguity — a willingness to dwell in dissonance or delay resolution in favour of sustained tension or tranquil drift. These dramatic shifts can be felt throughout the album, in which the listener is escorted from vibrance to intensity, offering a contrast not in energy, but in clarity.
“We often have a vibe or some ideas we wanna try out”, comments Brooke. “The songs though basically come from jamming – we’ll jam stuff and I record the jams, and then kinda backwards shape them into songs which we then re-record! So often the final structures will be set when doing the first guitar/loop recordings, but the ideas are always all there.”
The result is a dynamic and emotionally complex record that feels like a mature synthesis of everything that had come before. There is a joy in the interplay of Growl, even when the music veers into abrasive terrain.
“Growl is our longest record to date, and when producing it, we were very conscious to make sure it is an album that holds the listener”, states Brooke.
Throughout Growl, NYOS remain unmistakably themselves: their hallmark technical precision and sonic inventiveness are ever-present. Harnessing a vast dynamic range, the Finnish two-piece blend moments of fragile minimalism with visceral, precise, and emotionally immersive sound. “I think sonically it has all the characteristics of some of our works, but I think that we both feel like this record is the first time we’ve ever truly managed to capture everything we want”, says Brooke, “all the angles/emotions/vibes came out just as we hoped/imagined.”
As eclectic and exciting as ever, NYOS are a band in continuous motion, unafraid to challenge themselves and their listeners with ever-expanding sonic vocabularies. Growl is an album that is both coherent and seamless in its movement, walking a tightrope between meticulous structure and explosive energy.
In their time NYOS have performed hundreds of shows across the globe, including with Zeal & Ardor, Esben & The Witch and The Comet Is Coming.
Tracklisting:
1. Get Ready 2. Superstar 3. Lézard Rouge 4. Harder Than Rain 5. Pepe-Pepe 6. Lo4 7. Walking In Moonlight 8. Be Free 9. Alright, Goodnight
NYOS are: Tom Brooke – guitar Tuomas Kainulainen – drums
‘1998 Live Hits’ is a powerful time capsule capturing the energy, emotion, and artistry of legendary vocalist JIMI JAMISON at a pivotal point in his post-Survivor career. Recorded across three vibrant shows in Little Rock, AR, Nashville, TN, and Bettendorf, IA, and now to be released by Frontiers Music Srl, this album showcases JAMISON’s electrifying live presence and undeniable vocal prowess as he revisits some of the most iconic songs from his time with Survivor, along with deep cuts, original solo work, and inspired covers. The album will be out on December 12, 2025.
Backing JAMISON is a seasoned and soulful ensemble: longtime collaborators Jeff Adams (bass, vocals) and Hal Butler (keyboards, vocals) were joined by guitarist Chris Adamson, drummer Pete Mendillo, and Memphis-based producer and guitarist Wes Henley, who also supervised these live album recordings. This lineup reflects a strong musical camaraderie built over years of touring, with several members having roots alongside JAMISON that date back to his 1970s band Target.
Now, years later, these recordings allow fans—old and new—to reconnect with a voice and spirit that remains timeless. ‘1998 Live Hits’ is more than a concert album; it’s a tribute to an era, a legacy, and the enduring magic of JIMI JAMISON.
To kick off this announcement, the first single is the seminal track, “Burning Heart,” accompanied by a live video.
One standout from the set is a haunting performance of “Riders on the Storm” by The Doors — a testament to JAMISON’s ability to tap into a wide range of emotions and his gift for storytelling through song. His delivery brings an atmospheric intensity, drawing the listener deep into the moment.
The track list includes fan favorites such as “Burning Heart,” “High on You,” “I Can’t Hold Back,” “The Search Is Over,” and “Eye of the Tiger,” all songs that defined a generation of melodic rock. Deeper cuts like “Oceans” and “Too Hot to Sleep” reveal the richness of Survivor’s catalog, while JAMISON’s originals, such as “Rock Hard” and “I’m Always Here” (the iconic Baywatch theme), showcase his creative versatility.
Of particular note is the interplay between Chris Adamson and Wes Henley on guitars. Though Henley’s primary role was behind the board, his friendship with JAMISON and passion for the Survivor material often brought him onstage. Together, he and Adamson bring layered, textured performances that do justice to the intricate compositions of Peterik and Sullivan.
Through warm crowd interactions and powerful vocal moments, ‘1998 Live Hits’ highlights JAMISON’s authentic stage presence, Memphis soul, and deep bond with both his band and his audience. As friends and collaborators reflect, this wasn’t just a group of musicians—it was a family.
1. Burning Heart 2. High On You 3. Rebel Son 4. I’m Always Here 5. I See You In Everyone 6. Rock Hard 7. Oceans 8. The Search Is Over 9. Is This Love 10. I Can’t Hold Back 11. Riders On The Storm 12. Too Hot To Sleep 13. Eye Of The Tiger
Powerhouse vocalist JIMI JAMISON earned recognition as the frontman for hard rock bands Target and Cobra before reaching platinum heights with Survivor, singing the hits “Burning Heart” from the film Rocky IV, “I Can’t Hold Back,” “High on You,” “The Search is Over,” and “Is This Love.” Acclaimed by legendary U.S. disc jockey Casey Kasem as “The Voice,” JIMI JAMISON’s performances are treasured by connoisseurs of AOR and melodic rock who consistently rate him as one of the genre’s Top 5 vocalists of all time.
Raised on R&B, Blues-Rock, and Country music in Memphis, Tennessee, JIMI JAMISON released his first single in 1967 with a band called The Debuts. “If I Cry” was originally intended for fellow Memphis band, The Box Tops, featuring lead singer Alex Chilton. Jamison honed his craft by singing commercial jingles by day and fronting gritty rockers Target by night. His next band, Cobra, with Mandy Meyer on guitar, cut a cult classic in 1983’s First Strike, but that was just a prelude to Jamison’s breakthrough as lead singer of Survivor.
With JIMI JAMISON at the mic, Survivor proved that its earlier success with “Eye of the Tiger” was no fluke. The combination of JAMISON’s emotion-charged vocals with Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan’s masterful songwriting and Ron Nevison’s radio-friendly production resulted in 1984’s Platinum-selling ‘Vital Signs’ album. Its hit singles “I Can’t Hold Back,” “High on You,” and “The Search Is Over” were massive hits, later joined by Survivor’s Rocky IV theme, “Burning Heart,” and the further Top 10 hit “Is This Love.” Survivor’s 1980s trilogy featuring JAMISON – ‘Vital Signs’ (1984), ‘When Seconds Count’ (1986), and ‘Too Hot to Sleep’ (1988) – are acclaimed as AOR and melodic rock landmarks. Concurrently, JAMISON’s voice could be heard singing prominent harmony vocals on ZZ Top’s smash ‘Eliminator’ album, most notably on ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’.’
Striking out on his own in the 1990s, Jimi Jamison released the solo albums ‘When Love Comes Down’ and ‘Empires.’ His voice and songwriting reached new audiences through “I’m Always Here,” the theme song for Baywatch, the most-watched television series in the world with a weekly audience of over 1.1 billion viewers. But touring became his primary focus throughout the decade, both with all-star projects including Voices of Classic Rock and with his own band. JAMISON’s primarily Memphis-bred group comprised acclaimed musicians including keyboardist Hal Butler; guitarists John Roth, Jerry Riggs, Hal McCormack, and Chris Adamson; bass players Jeff Adams and Barry Dunaway; and drummers Bill Marshall and Pete Mendillo. The most stable lineup of Butler, Adamson, Adams, and Mendillo was captured live in concert in 1998, but the recordings went unreleased.
JAMISON returned to the record racks with a vengeance in the 2000s, with projects including Survivor’s 2006 album, ‘Reach’; the 2008 collaboration with Jim Peterik, ‘Crossroads Moment,’ and its 2010 companion piece ‘Extra Moments’; 2011 duo albums ‘Kimball Jamison’ with his longtime friend, Toto lead vocalist Bobby Kimball, and ‘One Man’s Trash’ with guitarist Fred Zahl; and his final solo album, 2012’s ‘Never Too Late.’ JAMISON’s triumphant first-ever UK appearance at Firefest 2010, backed by a band featuring guitarist Tommy Denander, was memorialized on the CD and DVD Live at Firefest. JAMISON performed his final show just two days before his untimely passing on September 1, 2014.
JIMI JAMISON’s family and friends have worked diligently to keep his memory and music at the forefront. Several all-star “Jam for Jimi” concerts have been staged in Memphis to raise money for JAMISON’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A stretch of Highland Street in Memphis was named “Jimi Jamison Street” in 2022. That same year, the first of several CD releases from the Jimi Jamison Archives, ‘Rock Hard,’ presented his 1990 solo debut album as it was originally intended. JAMISON was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2023. Memorabilia, including a fan-funded bronze bust, is on permanent display at the iconic Memphis venue, Lafayette’s Music Room. The tenth anniversary of JAMISON’s passing was acknowledged by Representative Steve Cohen in the United States House of Representatives. Jimi’s shelved 2008 country rock collaboration with Jim Peterik, entitled ‘Jimmy Wayne Jamison,’ was unvaulted at the same time. Members of JAMISON’s solo bands continue to play together in both .38 Special and Starship. A film, Resonating Voices: The Jimi Jamison Documentary, is in the early stages of development.
2025 brings the most exciting Jimi Jamison Archives release yet, one which his fans have been anticipating for 25 years: the never-before-issued live album he recorded in 1998. With a setlist drawn from Survivor, his solo career, and even a cover of The Doors’ “Riders on the Storm,” ‘1998 Live Hits’ ensures that JIMI JAMISON’s strong, clear voice will continue to thrill fans worldwide.
Line-up: Jimi Jamison – lead vocals Jeff Adams – bass and vocals Chris Adamson – guitars Hal Butler – keyboards and vocals Pete Mendillo – drums Wes Henley – guitars
JUNO-nominated and Maple Blues Award winning Miss Emily returns with her new album, The Medicine. Released by Gypsy Soul Records on November 7th, the album is produced by Grammy winnerColin Linden (Keb’ Mo’, Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Gregg Allman, Diana Krall), and is available to pre-order HERE.
The highly anticipated new album masterfully blends soul, blues, and roots, and features an all-star cast of musicians at the top of their game. Including players from Bob Dylan and Keb’ Mo’s bands, the new album pairs her thunderous voice with songs of truth and resilience. Known for her powerful voice and exhilarating live shows, Miss Emily channels two decades of raw experience into music that heals and uplifts.
Her new single “Stand Together, Band Together” is “a soulful singalong that embraces the idea that my struggle is your struggle, your struggle is my struggle and none of us gets through this world alone.” The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE. Watch the official live video of “Stand Together, Band Together” HERE.
Miss Emily has a voice that demands your attention. She is never predictable. She values community above all else. For more than 20 years she has channelled those principles in her songwriting and performance, never shying away from an open conversation with her audience about the struggles she has faced.
Whether it was domestic violence or being a musical road-warrior and a single mother at the same time, Emily has always opened her heart in a communal invitation to share, heal and celebrate.
During the writing process for The Medicine that commitment was tested. “I wasn’t in a great head space,” she says, her voice cracking under the emotional weight of the memory. “Like so many of us, sometimes life brings you down. In one of my darker moments, I wrote an angry song. Then, as I continued prepping the songs, I realised I didn’t want anger to be a prominent theme on my new album. I wanted to celebrate community. I wanted to record music that made people feel better.”
The Medicine is just that; a collection of soul and Americana-inspired blues. As previously mentioned, the new album is produced by multiple JUNO and Grammy winner Colin Linden – celebrated Canadian guitarist and producer who resides in Nashville. The album features a hand-picked team of amazing musicians including Linden on slide and electric guitar, Keb Mo’s keyboardist, Michael Hicks on the Hammond B3 and George Receli; a drummer who Keith Richards lists as one of his favourites. Receli’s resume includes 20 years as Bob Dylans’s drummer.
The talent Linden curated and Miss Emily’s passion for the music is front and centre on this record. “Miss Emily is a tremendously passionate and supple singer, with a deep well of emotion, says Linden. “She is a truth teller. Working with her was pure joy.”
That inclination towards joyful truth was cultivated over more than two decades of playing night after night in bars and nightclubs along the busy Canadian highway corridor between Toronto and Montreal. Along with exhilarating, heart-wrenching performances, Emily developed a work ethic that drew the attention of promoters at regional theatres and festivals. In 2019 Miss Emily won three Canadian Maple Blues awards: Female Vocalist of the year, Newcomer of the year and Video of the Year. In 2022, she was nominated for a JUNO for Blues Album of the Year and won Maple Blues Female Vocalist of the year in 2021 and 2023.
Brad Wheeler of Canada’s national newspaper, the Globe and Mail said it perfectly, “She’s got a voice on her like big velvet thunder.”
That thunderous voice is highlighted on the soulful, anthemic first single “Stand Together, Band Together,” a celebration and reflection of community and humanity. These are the cornerstones of everything Miss Emily has been doing for more than two decades. At some point every night, on every tour, in every venue, she will open her arms wide and invite the people to join her in song. It’s a momentary risk but as the voices fill the room in unison and celebration, it’s an affirmation that, in this unpredictable world, the communal celebration of music is the medicine that binds us together.
ALBUM TRACK LISTING
My Freedom (3:01)
Stand Together, Band Together (5:23)
The Medicine (3:28)
Maybe (4:12)
You Make Believe (3:04)
Running Again (3:25)
Solid Ground (4:11)
Smith’s Bay Drowning (4:36)
Remember This Song (5:20)
PRODUCTION CREDITS
All songs written by Emily Fennell, except Track 8 written by S. Pastenak with Poem by Miss Shannon
Track 4 cowritten with R. Baker, Track 6 cowritten with Colin Linden
Produced and mixed by Colin Linden in Nashville, Tennessee
Mastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound, New Jersey
Additional engineer: Michael Stankiewicz
Production assistant: Janice Powers
Miss Emily – Vocals Guitar – Colin Linden George Recile – Drums David Santos – Bass Michael Hicks – Hammond B3
ALBUM TRACK BY TRACK
1 – My Freedom A funky reflection on refusing to allow the past to define yourself and on finding redemption and celebration in what’s ahead.
2 – Stand Together, Band Together
A soulful singalong that embraces the idea that my struggle is your struggle, your struggle is my struggle and none of us gets through this world alone.
3 – The Medicine Written a few years ago after a family member of an overdose victim reached out to Emily and asked her to write a song to represent the victims and families of overdose victims, it’s an empathetic plea to understand one of the most complex issues of our times.
4 – Maybe The Tragically Hip’s lead guitarist Rob Baker laid down the 60’s inspired musical bed for this love song that doesn’t make promises or pledge eternal love, it simply says, “I’m not telling you maybe,” and that’s enough.
5 – You Make Believe A “want to be” love song stuck in the reality of wounded hearts and the fear of being hurt again.
6 – Running Again Propelled by a relentless bass and drum groove and a hook-laden chorus, it’s an account of the constant motion in every relationship.
7 – Solid Ground Every mother wants to pave the way for their child, but few have done it as honestly and eloquently as Miss Emily does in this soulful future letter to her young daughter.
8 – Smiths Bay Drowning A haunting true story poem set to melody by Emily’s music mentor Suzanne Pasternak. The tragedy took place in the island community of Prince Edward County where Emily is 8th generation of her family raised there. The story is a common theme of rural island life and living and working on Lake Ontario.
9 – Remember This Song The plaintive lead guitar of Colin Linden is a perfect compliment to Miss Emily’s soaring vocals in this searing slow blues treatise on the power of a song to lift, strengthen and heal.
In the 1990’s, 12-year-old Emily Fennell from Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, got an early education on the power of community. She spent the summer competing in and winning dozens of county fair singing contests. While the other competitors chose standards like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” or “I Will Always Love You,” Emily stunned audiences into silent amazement with K.D. Lang’s version of the Patsy Cline song “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray.”
That song choice, her spellbinding performance of it, and the venues in which she chose to display her talents, is everything you need to know about the woman who would become Miss Emily. She has a voice that demands your attention, she is never predictable, and she values community more than anything else.
For more than 20 years she has channelled those principles in her songwriting and performance, never shying away from an open conversation with her audience about the struggles she has faced. Whether it was misogynistic encounters with old-school promoters, domestic violence, or being a musical road-warrior and a single mother at the same time, Emily has always opened her heart in a communal invitation to share, heal and celebrate.
During the writing process for her upcoming album that commitment was tested. “I wasn’t in a great head space,” she acknowledged, her voice cracking under the emotional weight of the memory. “Like so many of us, sometimes life brings you down. In one of my darker moments, I wrote an angry song. Then, as I continued prepping the songs, I realized I did not want anger to be a prominent theme on my new album. I wanted to celebrate community and record music that made people feel better.”
MY MERRY MACHINE launch their ‘Monster Inside’, more than a harbinger of what fans can expect from the upcoming album ‘Days Of Doom’ – dark yet clear, hard and oppressive!
The video was once again created by the DIY artists themselves.
The pre sale for the album is already running: mymerrymachine.epr.rocks The edition for pre-order customers includes an autographed card and two stickers featuring artwork from the album!
Who is My Merry Machine? A special characteristic of My Merry Machine is their impressive self-sufficiency. The band is 100% independent and creatively self-reliant. From initial song ideas to the entire music production, artwork, and video content—everything is created in-house. This “do-it-yourself” mentality allows the band to realize their artistic vision without compromise and imbue every aspect of their work with a personal touch.
Fans look forward to the band’s third work: The highly anticipated album “Days of Doom” will be released on October 31, 2025. With their proven creativity and tireless dedication, My Merry Machine promises to exceed expectations with this release and continue to perfect their unique sound.
My Merry Machine stands for high-octane metal that goes straight to the heart and leaves nothing to be desired. With their passion, talent, and unwavering independence, this Southern German band is ready to take the metal world by storm.
Founded in 2018, My Merry Machine is a Southern German metal trio comprising Kirsten (vocals), Markus (guitar/bass), and Tim (drums). The band delivers a captivating blend of Modern Metal, Melodic Death Metal, and Alternative Metal. The members of My Merry Machine are no strangers to the music scene. After many years of collaboration and releasing three albums with their previous band, BLOODFLOWERZ, along with numerous live performances both domestically and internationally, the trio felt it was time to embark on a new musical chapter. This wealth of experience directly influences My Merry Machine’s sound, lending the band impressive maturity and professionalism. Their sound is a melting pot of diverse musical influences, ranging from rock to death metal, all fusing into a distinctive, captivating, and high-energy sonic experience. The result is a sound that excites genre connoisseurs and captivates newcomers alike.
Line-up: Kirsten Zahn-Massing – Gesang Markus Visser – Gitarre, Bass Tim Schwarz – Schlagzeug
Swedish band Jord kicked off their European tour, supporting Shade Empire and As The Sun Falls yesterday, 19th September. The ‘Europe Torn Asunder 2025’ run started at Lemmys Clubin Kaunas (LT), and travels through 10 more countries until a final curtain at La Cattedrale in Milano (IT). A full list of confirmed shows can be found below.
Jord will be playing in support of their freshly released album Emellan Träden, which was released on 5th September, 2025 via Hammerheart Records.
Jord European tour w/ Shade Empire + As The Sun Falls
18/09/2025 LT Kaunas, Lemmys Club 19/09/2025 PL Warsaw, VooDoo Club 20/09/2025 DE Cottbus, Glad House 21/09/2025 DE Erfurt, From Hell 23/09/2025 CZ Brno, Melodka 24/09/2025 CZ Bratislava, Pink Whale 25/09/2025 DE Nuremberg, The Cult 26/09/2025 DE Bonn, RPZ 27/09/2025 BE Gent, Asgaard 28/09/2025 NL Arnhem, Willemeen 29/09/2025 FR Paris, Le Glazart 01/10/2025 ES Barcelona, Sala Upload 02/10/2025 FR Lyon, Rock & Eat 03/10/2025 CH Yverdon, Les Citrons Masque 04/10/2025 IT Milano, La Cattedrale
In the fall of 2020, Jörgen “Jurg” Ström (ex-Skineater, ex-Omnicidal, ex-Rimfrost) decided it was time to breathe life into a new musical vision. When walking through the forest, he was struck with inspiration from the beauty of northern nature and the haunting melodies of bands like Alcest, Dissection, and Katatonia. The name Jord emerged organically, and with it, the project’s first songs began to blossom.
Jurg‘s ambitious goal was clear: to create three albums capturing the distinctive sound he envisioned. The debut album Sol materialized rapidly in 2021, and Jord kicked off as a solo endeavour. This pattern continued with Måne in 2022. The following year, Jurg felt his initial approach had reached its limits, and Jord started embracing full studio production on their third album Tundra.
That’s when Sebastian “Hravn” Svedlund (Rimfrost, Omnicidal, Sister Sin) joined the band on guitar, and Stefan “Jansson” Jansson (Omnicidal, ex-Devilicious) claimed the drum throne. Emellan Träden is the second fruit of the trio’s collaborative work.
Tracklist: 1. Stay 2. Hon Kallar 3. King of the Night 4. Dimma 5. Vid Muren 6. Prinsessan och Hästen 7. Den Brandgula Salen 8. The Grave and Chain 9. Bortom Tundran (CD Bonus Track)
Line-up: Jörgen “Jurg” Ström: Vocals, Bass, Guitars, Keyboards Sebastian “Hravn” Svedlund: Guitars Stefan “Jansson” Jansson: Drums
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 