Irish Alt-Rock Powerhouse MUDD·SHOVEL Sign with Epictronic + Announce Reissue of “Little White Hair”

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Epictronic is pleased to announce the signing of mudd·shovel, an alternative rock trio from Cavan, Ireland, and the upcoming reissue of the band’s debut album Little White Hair.

mudd·shovel are a three-piece alternative rock band hailing from the heart of Cavan, Ireland. Blending raw guitar-driven energy with haunting melodies and intense lyricism, they craft a sound that feels both deeply familiar and completely their own. With influences ranging from grunge and post-punk to modern alt-rock, mudd·shovel deliver songs that hit hard and stay with you.

Formed out of a shared obsession with the dirtier side of rock and an instinct for storytelling, mudd·shovel isn’t just a name-it’s a reflection of their sound: heavy, honest, and unapologetically grounded. Whether on stage or in the studio, the trio brings an intensity that punches above their weight.

With their debut album “Little White Hair”, mudd·shovel are carving out their space in Ireland’s underground rock scene, one riff at a time.

“Little White Hair” is built on dense, riff-driven arrangements and a sense of urgency that never lets up. Guitars lean into a gritty, near-industrial edge, rooted in the heavier end of alternative rock, with a punk-like looseness underneath. The rhythm section anchors the chaos with grooves that feel deliberate and barely contained. Vocals cut through the mix like another instrument, shifting between confrontational and cathartic.

What distinguishes Little White Hair as a debut is its confidence. There’s no hesitation, no attempt to soften the sound for accessibility. mudd·shovel commit fully to distortion, tension, and abrasive intensity, while still finding room for flashes of melody and atmosphere that prevent the record from becoming one-dimensional. Those restrained moments don’t dilute the impact; they sharpen it.

Lyrically, the album moves through frustration, identity, and emotional unrest. The push and pull between structure and chaos mirrors the subject matter, giving the record a cohesive core even as the sound veers into unpredictable territory.

The production is deliberately unpolished, closer to live-wire performance than studio gloss. In a landscape of over-refined rock releases, that roughness is a strength.

Little White Hair is a statement of intent. mudd·shovel know exactly what they want to sound like, and they don’t apologize for it.

Tracklist:

  1. Over the line
  2. Third Time Today
  3. Deep Fried Soul
  4. Pity Party
  5. Heading Home
  6. Dont Drink the Water
  7. Little White Hair
  8. Cupid Sparrow
  9. No Further

Check out the album teaser:

The Alchemy in the band:
Shawn Hicks (guitar/vocals): A veteran of the riff, chasing new sonic horizons.
Garreth Tackney (bass/production): Formerly of Shouting at Planes, now sculpting low-end thunder.
David Mulligan (drums): A fusion of jazz finesse and rock fury, the heartbeat of the storm.

Connect with mudd·shovel
muddshovel.com
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGZrAusDZt2FqCsQLheHATA
http://www.instagram.com/muddshovelmusic
http://www.facebook.com/Muddshovel

TESLA Share New Cover Video for Queen’s ‘Spread Your Wings’ from Upcoming Album

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The acclaimed American hard rock band TESLA is proud to share a new cover of Queen’s 1977 classic, “Spread Your Wings,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘Homage,’ set for release on July 17, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied career, the album finds the band returning to their roots with a collection of covers honoring some of rock’s most timeless hits.
 
Bassist, keyboardist, pianist, and backing vocalist Brian Wheat shares:
 
“‘Spread Your Wings’ for me was the song I always wanted to record by Queen. I always felt it was the one song they had in their catalog that should’ve been a massive hit, but wasn’t because it was overshadowed by ‘We Are the Champions’ and ‘We Will Rock You’ on the ‘News of the World’ album. It was also a song written by John Deacon, who was the band’s secret weapon and whom not many people talk about, the quiet one, shall we say.”

It is remarkable to reflect on the more than 40 years since TESLA began as a cover band performing in California nightclubs before going on to write and record original material and sell millions of albums.
 
Much like their musical heroes — The Beatles and The Rolling Stones—artists who honed their craft by performing songs from those who came before them, TESLA followed a similar path in their early years and continues to embrace the tradition of paying tribute through cover songs today.
 
‘Homage,’ the band’s upcoming album, not only honors legendary artists but also provides an opportunity to showcase lead singer Jeff Keith’s vocal diversity. The album stands as a thank-you expressed through music, an offering to the iconic voices and songs that shaped the band’s influences and, ultimately, their own songwriting. 
 
‘Homage’ is not about imitation, but acknowledgment, tracing the line from influence to identity, from listening to becoming. The project also arrives more than 20 years after the ‘Real to Reel’ series, a release that helped inspire the creation of a new original TESLA song, “Never Alone.”
 
The selected songs on ‘Homage’ were chosen for a variety of reasons, primarily representing some of the greatest vocalists of all time, including Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Etta James, and James Brown. Additional selections reflect songs the band grew up hearing on the radio and on their turntables.

On the upcoming album, TESLA shares:
 
“Our new album ‘Homage’ is a thank-you note written in sound. An offering to the great singers and songs that shaped the music we grew up listening to, and the songs we would eventually write. We hope you all enjoy this as much as we did making it. Thank you for all the years – Keep it Real and Keep On Rockin’!”

Pre-Order ‘Homage’ HERE

1. Never Alone (Original Song)
2. Bring It On Home (Sam Cooke Cover)
3. Spread Your Wings (Queen Cover)
4. I Wish It Would Rain (The Temptations Cover)
5. Night Moves (Bob Seger Cover)
6. If I Can Dream (Elvis Presley Cover)
7. Come And Get It (Badfinger Cover)
8. I Got You (James Brown Cover)
9. Give A Little Bit (Supertramp Cover)
10. I Love You (2026 Version)(Climax Blues Band Cover)
11. The Ballad Of Curtis Loew (Lynyrd Skynyrd Cover)
12. Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Creedence Clearwater Revival Cover)
13. I’d Rather Go Blind (Etta James Cover)
14. Mind Your Own Business – (Hank Williams Sr. Cover)

TESLA is excited to be hitting the road this summer on The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour with Motley Crue and Extreme. The tour begins on July 17th in Burgettstown, PA, and winds its way through the United States before concluding in Ridgefield, WA on September 26th. For a full list of dates, please see below.

TESLA Live:
 
The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour
w/ Motley Crue and Extreme
 
Jul 17 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
Jul 18 – Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater
Jul 20 – Clarkson, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Jul 22 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre
Jul 24 – Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion
Jul 25 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
Jul 27 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Jul 29 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Jul 31 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug 1 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
Aug 3 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Aug 12 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Aug 14 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Aug 15 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Aug 17 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
Aug 19 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Aug 21 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
Aug 22 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Aug 24 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center
Aug 25 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
Aug 27 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater
Aug 28 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
Sep 8 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
Sep 10 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
Sep 11 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sep 13 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
Sep 16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sep 18 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sep 19 – Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Amphitheater
Sep 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sep 23 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre
Sep 24 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
Sep 26 – Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater

TESLA are:
Jeff Keith – Vocals
Frank Hannon – Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals
Dave Rude – Guitar, Backing Vocals, Bass
Brian Wheat – Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Backing Vocals
Steve Brown – Drums and Percussion

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BLACKLIST UNION to Release Explosive New Single ‘Jackson’, Feat. Lorraine Lewis, Out May 21st

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Dirty rock n’ roll is alive and kicking, and Blacklist Union is about to light the fuse.

On Thursday, May 21, Blacklist Union unleashes their blistering new version of “Jackson,” the legendary June Carter & Johnny Cash classic, featuring none other than rock icon Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale. The track is already being hailed as a full-throttle “barn burner” destined to set radio stations ablaze worldwide.

The release arrives with the world premiere of the official music video directed by Paul Crosby (formerly of SALIVA) and produced by Chris Johnson, known for his work with Evanescence, Hans Zimmer, and more.

Pre-Save “Jackson” HERE

But that’s only the beginning.

Later that same night, Blacklist Union will storm the stage at The Viper Room for “Tommy London Presents The $5 Rock Show,” delivering what promises to be one of Hollywood’s wildest rock events of the year.

The stacked lineup includes:

  • BLACKLIST UNION
  • Ten Ton Mojo
  • Chad Stewart’s Party Ninjas
  • Honor Among Thieves
  • Mursic

And in a moment fans won’t forget, Lorraine Lewis herself will join Tony West and Blacklist Union live onstage for a scorching performance of “Jackson.”

Joining Tony West for the night are:

  • Dee Hayes – Rhythm Guitar
  • Jimi Zolo – Lead Guitar
  • Nick Mason – Drums
  • Cordell Crockett – Bass
  • Jacob Cohan

The event also serves as the official launchpad for BLACKLIST UNION’S upcoming European tour this September as direct support for Faster Pussycat — a collision of legendary Hollywood sleaze and a dangerous new generation of dirty rock energy.

Tony West says, “Everything that is happening right now is like walking through the keyhole to my biggest dreams. I’m here to bring the wow factor and the fire to the firefight… so let’s rock this shit.”

Lorraine Lewis adds, “Working with Tony has been icing on the cake for me. Having newly signed with Cleopatra Records, FEMME FATALE is slated to release our full album in August, produced by Steve Brown. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for the FASTER PUSSYCAT / BLACKLIST UNION tour.”

“On tour I’ll be kicking off the night with my own brand of rock n’ roll, but I’m honored and grateful to share the stage with these killer front men — Taime Downe and Tony West. Faster Pussycat is such a legit and iconic Hollywood band, and Blacklist Union is a new breed of dirty Hollywood. Both bands have killer songs and hooks, and to be included with these bad boys… I’m over the moon.”

With Femme Fatale’s upcoming Cleopatra Records release produced by Steve Brown — known for his work with Trixter and Ace Frehley — and Blacklist Union gearing up for a massive European run, all signs point to a breakout moment for both camps.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 21st!

The single.
The video.
The chaos.
The fire.

Hollywood rock n’ roll just found its next anthem.

EVENT DETAILS

Tommy London Presents The $5 Rock Show
The Viper Room
Thursday, May 21st

Featuring:
Blacklist Union
Ten Ton Mojo
Chad Stewart’s Party Ninjas
Honor Among Thieves
Mursic
Special guest appearance by Lorraine Lewis.

Keep your eyes locked on BLACKLIST UNION and FEMME FATALE — because this is only the beginning.

Tony West formed Blacklist Union because he wanted to play music that he wanted to hear. They put out the first Blacklist Union record, After the Mourning, in 2006. The band’s name comes from getting the best musicians in town with the worst reputations. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses, Warrior Soul, The Cult, and Mother Love Bone… Blacklist Union was born.

Blacklist Union have built a reputation on their explosive live shows and unapologetically bold sound. Their previous record, Letters from the Psych Ward, racked up over two million streams, setting the stage for the band’s new album. The band’s latest release was Slay the Dragon that came out in September 2025.

Frontman Tony West, known for his larger-than-life presence, took time out to dive deep into several transformative ayahuasca journeys in the heart of the Amazon, preparing for this next era of music.

As West put it, “Ayahuasca isn’t a drug—it’s powerful spiritual medicine from another realm. It helped me heal in ways I never thought possible, releasing layers of trauma, heartache, and sorrow. I’m not perfect—not Gandhi or anything—but it changed everything. My entire view of myself, love, the world, people, and my children changed because of those experiences.”

West was raised in the Bronx on The Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, he made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old. West took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Crosby and West, leading to management, song collaborations, and guest video appearances. West collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law /Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood. Andy Wood is West’s muse, and he was honored to sing in his hero’s band. 

For More Information Please Visit:

Blacklist Union: Official Website – Facebook – X – Instagram – TikTok – YouTube

Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – TikTok – YouTube

TEMIC Release Live Recording of Setlist Highlight “Paradigm”

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Photo by Simen Sandnes

Even before they officially arrived with their critically-acclaimed debut in 2023, TEMIC had already made a name for themselves in the prog space. The band features current and former members of Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken, SHINING and Maraton. With Terror Management Theory, they lived up to their billing as a supergroup. The album topped the charts in the Netherlands, reached #15 on the iTunes Worldwide Metal chart and was named one of the year’s best albums by The Prog Report, The Progressive Subway and other publications.

Now, as they prepare to announce their thunderous and grief-stricken follow-up, TEMIC are releasing a new video for “Paradigm”. Recorded live at Poppodium Boerderij in Zoetermeer, Netherlands during the band’s 2025 European co-headline tour, this setlist highlight displays the full range of their prog-metal star power.  

“‘Paradigm’ is one of those songs that poured out in a single writing session”, TEMIC guitarist and vocalist Eric Gillette says. “I had this concept for someone traveling vast distances through space. They’re slowly trapped inside a kind of cryosleep, only for it to transform into their version of paradise. The song came together in a way that felt really natural. It’s one of my favorite songs to play live, especially with the vocal interplay with Fredrik. ‘Paradigm’ is always a powerful moment in our set”.

Watch the video for “Paradigm (Live at the Boerderij 2025)”:

The video for “Paradigm (Live at the Boerderij 2025)” was directed by John Vis and Geert Jan Schoonbeek and produced by Miguel Pereira.

Additional video credits
Camera Operators – Meriam Verkleij, John Vis, Geert Jan Schoonbeek and Bianca de Ruiter
Lighting – Espen Karlsen
Technical Support – Boris Stipdonk
Monitor Engineer – David Eve

Recording credits
Recorded live at Poppodium Boerderij in Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Mixing and Mastering – Eric Gillette
Live Sound – Geoffrey Bonnifet

TEMIC would like to give a special thanks to the entire Boerderij crew.

TEMIC’s debut album Terror Management Theory is out now on Season of Mist.

–Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Temic
–Stream: https://orcd.co/tmtpresave

“Paradigm” thrusts Gillette into the spotlight. Following his stellar guitar opening, the Neal Morse Band member takes the lead with cleans that shine brighter than the North Star. “It feels like I’ve lost my mind”. While the song’s narrator searches for meaning amidst the great unknown, much like the natural order of the universe, the stars of TEMIC are fully aligned. Diego Tejeida stuns with cosmic swirling keys. Drummer Simen Sandnes and bassist Miguel Pereira collide into a meteoric groove. When main vocalist Frederik Bergersen Klemp and Gilette hit full throttle during the final chorus, the packed house at the Boerderij is transported to paradise.

Cover artwork: Hicham Hamzi

Track list:
1. TMT (2:02)
2. Through the Sands of Time (7:00) [WATCH]
3. Falling Away (4:58) [WATCH]
4. Count Your Losses (6:13) [WATCH]
5. Skeletons (7:00)
6. Acts of Violence (5:52)
7. Friendly Fire (5:57)
8. Paradigm (6:33)
9. Once More (5:45)
10. Mothallah (7:27)[WATCH]
Total: 58:54

Introducing TEMIC—prog’s newest, most ambitious, and most adrenaline-fueled act. TEMIC melds the creative minds of keyboardist and sound designer Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, ex-Haken), guitarist Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress), drummer Simen Sandnes (SHINING, Arkentype), bassist Miguel Pereira and vocalist Fredrik Klemp (Maraton, 22).

The origins of TEMIC date back to 2017, when Tejeida and Gillette toured the world as band members of Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress. From the very first chords they exchanged, their musical chemistry both on and off stage was undeniable, leading them to discuss the prospect of starting a new band together. Unfortunately, conflicting tour and recording commitments forced them to turn their attention elsewhere for years—that is, until the world came to a standstill in 2020, and Tejeida called Gillette to ask a fateful question:
“Remember how we said we should make music together? Well, how about now?”

Thus, the first demos for what would later become TEMIC’s 2023 debut album, Terror Management Theory, began to emerge. Within a few weeks after that initial phone call, the musical vision of TEMIC had become clear: Let’s create progressive music that is heavily influenced by high-energy electronic music, but arranged and orchestrated for a 5-piece modern prog rock/metal band—where, at last, the pulse can be the focus, and the vocal melody can be king.

Eager to join forces with the very best bandmates, Tejeida and Gillette first summoned the rhythmic power of their friend and drummer Sandnes. With characteristic enthusiasm, Sandnes seized the opportunity, prepared to contribute his percussive prowess as the heartbeat of TEMIC. When it came time to find the singer that would carry TEMIC’s melodies to new heights, Sandnes recommended vocal powerhouse Klemp, whose emotive delivery and unmatched intensity left no doubt that he was destined to be the voice of TEMIC. Finally, to round out the rhythm section of Terror Management Theory, dynamic bassist Jacob Umansky (Intervals) was invited on board as a guest player, gracing the album with an unrivaled groove and a signature low-end sound.

Together, this mammoth lineup is TEMIC, a high-energy, electronic-inspired, modern melodic prog metal band for the next generation.

Line-up:
Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress) – Guitars and Backing Vocals
Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, ex-Haken) – Keyboards and Sound Design
Simen Sandnes (Shining, Arkentype) – Drums and Percussion
Fredrik Bergersen Klemp (Maraton, 22) – Vocals
Miguel Pereira – Bass (Withem, Big City)

Recording Studio: Drums and vocals recorded at Top Floor Studios (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Producer: Produced by TEMIC. Drums and vocals engineered by Jakob Herrmann Gothenburg, Sweden)
Mix/Mastering: Mixed and mastered by Rich Mouser at The Mouse House (Los Angeles, USA)

Guest musicians:
Jacob Umansky (USA) – Bass guitar on the whole album
Mosaic Gospel Choir (Norway) – Mothallah
Garden State Threshold Choir (USA) – Mothallah

Follow TEMIC
Official Website: https://temicband.com
Bandcamp: https://temic.bandcamp.com/album/terror-management-theory
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/21VXRBFEQrR6Xrot1y5t7I
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TEMICBAND
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/temicband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaslvfVCVrV4cdARmdiQKGg

Jazz-Metal Giant MICHAEL MANRING (And Friends!) Deliver Title Track ‘Subtext’ of Upcoming Instrumental Album

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MICHAEL MANRING, one of the most versatile and vibrant bass players on the modern scene, follows up his acclaimed 2022 album Small Moments with the all new, mostly instrumental Subtext – and today, its majestic title track spins off as a single, a brief but so alluring taste of the magic to come.

SINGLE: https://orcd.co/michaelmanring_subtext

Manring’s musical background should need little introduction.  As an in-house musician for new age label Windham Hill, he appeared on many of that label’s most acclaimed releases – Bass Player magazine readers voted him Bassist of the Year in 1994. 

He teamed up with Alex Skolnick (Testament) and Tim Alexander (Primus) in Attention Deficit – whose own career will be coming under the Cleopatra microscope later this year. Later, in the 1990s, he was a member of the acclaimed Seattle-based band Sadhappy.

 For Subtext, too, he is joined by a remarkably gifted coterie of guests… and friends!  Craig Ochikubo handles keyboard and synthesizers; Al Garcia takes care of electric guitars; and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Garcia is responsible for (deep breath) drumset, cajon, marimba, North Indian tabla, South Indian kanjira, caxixi, Mesoamerican clay ehecatls, double and triple Mesoamerican chambered flutes, gongs, temple bowls and voice.

“It was Chris Garcia, says Michael, who “really made this album happen. Chris is a drummer and percussionist I’ve played with for about 20 years in several projects. When folks would chat with us after shows in various parts of the world, he often heard people ask me about an instrumental rock album I did in 1994 called Thonk.  It was a bit of a departure for me as I had been working mostly in the New Age and singer-songwriter worlds in those days, but it seems to have developed a bit of a cult following over the years. 

 “Chris suggested we try something similar with some of his friends from the LA area. Since Thonk was a solo album, I pretty much called the shots for it, but I wanted to do things a bit differently this time and Subtext is a collaborative effort. I’m grateful for everyone’s input and it was a lot of fun sharing ideas.”

He acknowledges that there are similarities between the two albums, but also the two albums he recorded with Attention Deficit. But he adds, too, his work with Sadhappy, “and a recent project called Dystopia with fellow bassists Stuart Hamm and Alberto Rigoni. At this point I’ve done quite a few projects in the instrumental rock world.”

 That said, Subtext itself is one of the most eclectic, yet dynamic releases of the year so far, a vivid collection of eight originals, topped off by a remarkable cover of Michael Hedges’ “Watching My Life Go By,” the title track from the so-called “heavy-mental” guitarist’s 1985 solo album.

 “I’ve never been too concerned about genres. It seems to me there’s interesting music in every category, and for me it’s always been about content rather than the box something fits in. Although I was trained as a jazz musician, I’ve found myself working kind of all over the map — New Age, avant-garde, fusion, progressive, folk, etc. I enjoy it all and working in these various styles inspires me, but it can be confusing for listeners!

“Although an album like this is far from pop music, I hope fans of deep listening will enjoy it. I gave a lot of thought to the compositional structures and there are a fair number of ‘Easter eggs’ for folks to discover if they’re open to it.”

–CD: https://cleorecs.com/products/michael-manring-and-friends-subtext-cd
–DIGITAL: https://orcd.co/michaelmanring_subtextalbum

Track listing
1) Subtext
2) Dream Maze
3) Malichu
4) Falls the Shadow
5) The Circle Closes
6) Selene
7) Convergence
8) Before the Flood
9) Watching My Life Go By (4:01)

(Michael Hedges, Naked Ear Music, BMI)

CRIMSON GLORY Talk about Response to “Chasing The Hydra” + Release a 24 Bit Hi Res Audio Version on Bandcamp

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CRIMSON GLORY recently released their brand new album “Chasing The Hydra”, the first new album in over 26 years. For fans who demand the highest quality audio for their music, CHASING THE HYDRA is now available as a 24 bit hi res audio download on Bandcamp at https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com

Crimson Glory shared their thoughts on the response to the new album, “Greetings to Crimson Glory fans around the world, whom we affectionately refer to as, ‘The Crimson Militia.’ Right now we’d like to take a second to say just how floored we are at the reactions to our brand new record, Chasing the Hydra, our first in 2.5 decades. It should be known that one of the goals in making our comeback album was to bridge the gap, so-to-speak, between both our debut and the followup, Transcendence, and our new record. We’ve learned throughout the years that albums 1 & 2 were the top picks according to you guys, the fans. For this reason, along with a simmering yearning to go back to our roots, it was important for us to accomplish that goal. Just sayin’, we are honored by all the very positive feedback, which of course will drive us to bring it even harder live! We will see YOU on tour! \m/“

“Chasing The Hydra” is currently charting at #3 on Sentinel Daily’s Top 30 Album Chart.

Purchase or Stream Chasing The Hydra: https://tr.ee/k3s7jc_MSq

Alongside mainstay founding members Ben, Jeff and Dana, the band announced in 2023 the addition of amazing new vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer.

Track Listing:

Redden The Sun
Chasing The Hydra
Broken Together
Angel In My Nightmare
Indelible Ashes
Beyond The Unknown
Armor Against Fate
Pearls Of Dust
Triskaideka

Don’t miss Crimson Glory on the road in 2026:

JUN 12 ES SANTURTZI, Kabiefest
JUN 13 NL LEEUWARDEN, Into The Grave Festival
JUL 3 – ES CARTAGENA, Rock Imperium Festival
JUL 4 – BG SOFIA, Live & Loud
JUL 5 – GR VOLOS, Golden R Festival
JUL 6 – SE KNISLINGE, Time To Rock
JUL 18 – IT CREMONA, Luppolo In Rock
AUG 1 – DE WACKEN, Wacken Open Air
AUG 2 – GR CHANIA, Chania Rock Festival
AUG 5 – DE ESSEN, Turock
AUG 7 – BE KORTRIJK, Alcatraz Open Air
AUG 8 – DE GEISELWIND, Keep It True Legions
SEP 11 – US ATLANTA, GA, Progpower
SEP 17 – US MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 7th St Entry
SEP 18 – US MADISON, WI, Blades Of Steel

About Crimson Glory:

Crimson Glory, an American heavy metal institution that formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. The classic line-up featured vocalist Midnight, guitarists Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson, bass guitarist Jeff Lords, and drummer Dana Burnell. With this line-up, they rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and were considered one of the pioneers of the American progressive metal movement, alongside bands like Queensrÿche, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, and Watchtower. With 3/5 of the classic line up still intact, and now joined by acclaimed new vocalist Travis Wills, the band have been touring heavily over the past year… making this album one of the most anticipated releases of 2026 within the Heavy Metal Scene!