MAD DOGS Unleash Music Video for Title Track of Upcoming Album “The Future Is Now”

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Italian action rockers MAD DOGS are further fueling excitement for their upcoming album “The Future Is Now“, set to be released on September 5 via Go Down Records. Following the electrifying single releases of “No More Lies” and “Black Sheep“, MAD DOGS are now dropping the official music video for the album’s title track.

The video, directed by Valentina Lucahe, is now available for streaming here:

Says the band: “The title track encapsulates the album’s concept – No time to waste again, no space to leave blank, it’s an opportunity, don’t wait! The future is now! We aimed to convey a message about experiencing life to the fullest, free of regrets, through the energetic sound of the music. It is both incisive and melodic, blending the fierce spirit of Scandinavian High-energy Rock ‘n’ Roll with the raw edge of Australian Proto-punk progressions. Let your passions ignite, and never let them fade away!“

Tracklist:

  1. The Future Is Now
  2. Go Ahead (Don’t Give Up)
  3. It’s Not Late Tonight
  4. Stoker
  5. Black Sheep
  6. No Way To Come Back
  7. Don’t Bend Over
  8. Nothing To Lose
  9. Be Your Number
  10. No More Lies
  11. Switch Up My Time

Set for release on September 5, MAD DOGS’ new album, “The Future Is Now”, is a high-voltage blast – a rock’n’roll manifesto forged from a raw fusion of Garage Rock, Action Rock, and Proto-punk. It’s a bold and intentional work where searing guitars, the thunderous rhythm section, and catchy melodies collide across eleven adrenaline-fueled tracks that channel the band’s unmistakable grit, passion, and defiant spirit. The cover art – a ‘cosmic valve’ vision that straddles retro-futurism and 60s pulp art – visually echoes the sonic detonation within. The Future Is Nowisn’t just a title; it’s a declaration – a rallying cry to live unapologetically, seize the moment, and shape your identity on your own terms.

“The Future Is Now” will be coming out via Go Down Records and is available for pre-order at
THIS LOCATION. Digital pre-save is available HERE 

MAD DOGS are:
Marco Cipolletti – guitar, vocals
Luca Zenobi – guitar
Simone Mosciatti – bass
Giacomo Zepponi – drums

Additional musicians:
Nicola Bagnoli organ on tracks 4 – 8 – 10
Steve Martini organ on track 11

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/maddogsrnr/
https://www.instagram.com/maddogs.band/
https://www.godownrecords.com

PETROLBREATH Release New Single ‘Tallboy’

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Photographer: Tero Tarvainen

Petrolbreath is a power trio from East Vantaa, embarking on their journey to the core of rock ‘n’ roll in 2019. The band consists of bassist-vocalist Joni Tammenpää, guitarist Ville Panhelainen, and drummer Tuomas Patanen. Drawing influence from 1980s hard rock and heavy metal bands, the sound of Motörhead in particular echoes strongly in their music.

The track leans on heavy riffing, an organic sound, and an unapologetic attitude — just the way it’s meant to be.

Tallboy is part of a fully analog recording session, captured under the guidance of Anssi Kippo at Astia Studio in February 2025. The track’s gritty and vibrant sound is the result of reel-to-reel tape and handcrafted production — music that breathes.

“Tallboy is a manifesto of confidence. It doesn’t make excuses — it stands on its own and looks you straight in the eye.” — Petrolbreath

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/petrolbreath-tallboy

  • Composed by Ville Panhelainen
  • Lyrics by Joni Tammenpää

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/Petrolbreathband
https://www.instagram.com/petrolbreathband

AS WE STRAY Join Wanikiya Records for Project: IRIS

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Wanikiya Record is thrilled to officially welcome As We Stray into the label’s family, one of the most active and dynamic realities in the European rock and metal scene!

This new collaboration is set to make a mark, starting with support for Project: IRIS, the ambitious artistic and musical journey of the Turin-based band. Since May 9, 2025, they’ve been capturing the attention of both the public and critics with a consistent and strategic release plan, scheduled to conclude in February 2026.

PROJECT: IRIS
The project kicked off with the release of the first single “BRØKEN BØNES”, which quickly reached over 50,000 listeners, followed soon after by “THE REMEDY”.
Two tracks that fully define the signature sound of AS WE STRAY:
🔹 A modern, powerful, razor-sharp sound
🔹 Strong deathcore roots with contemporary metalcore influences
🔹 A refined and cinematic visual approach
🔹 Deep lyrics and existential themes

Project: IRIS will feature the release of new singles through February 2026, with the goal of drawing more and more fans into a consistent, emotional, and musically devastating journey.

SOLD OUT SHOWS & INTERNATIONAL GIGS
Alongside the digital releases, AS WE STRAY continue to set the stage on fire:
✅ Sold out show in their hometown, Turin
✅ Upcoming shows with Crystal Lake in Milan
✅ Performance at the “We Are Deathcore” festival in Turin
✅ A live history shared with giants like Meshuggah, Jinjer, Soilwork, Nergal, and many more!

Their live path grows more ambitious, with the aim of bringing their explosive show on a constant tour in the coming months and reaching an ever-growing international fanbase.

A FUTURE-FOCUSED COLLABORATION
With their entry into the Wanikiya Record/Promotion roster, AS WE STRAY are ready to elevate Project: IRIS to the next level:
🔹 National and international promotion
🔹 Interviews, reviews, and radio airplay
🔹 Collaborations with media outlets, webzines, festivals, and global playlists
🔹 Strategic support for upcoming videos, releases, and tours

A new era for a fast-rising band, ready to leave their mark on the modern metal scene.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/AsWeStrayOfficial

BABYLON A.D. Sign with Kivel Records for Release of New Album “When The World Stops”

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BABYLON A.D. isn’t sitting back on the success of their last album “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day”, they spent early 2025 in the studio recording their follow up album WHEN THE WORLD STOPS and are now excited to announce they signed a deal with Kivel Records for the release of the new album before the end of 2025.

Derek Davis, lead singer, spoke about the new album and signing with Kivel Records, “We are so excited about this release, WHEN THE WORLD STOPS! This album is gonna blow peoples minds, there are so many different types of Babylon A.D. songs on this one and signing with Kivel Records we think is going to help us with the promotion structure and backing that we need for the album. The excitement and professionalism that the owner John Kivel has shown us, along with his belief in the band really sold us on signing with his label.  Our last album “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day” really helped put the band back on the map. All the fan support, radio play and reviews we received from the album were so amazing. It really feels good to know… We Are Truly Back!

The first Single/Video “When The World Stops’ will be released the first week of August in conjunction with our first show at the “Whisky A Go Go” on August 8th! We then play a couple shows the following weekend in Denver and Salt Lake City and the band is very exited to take our Power of Music to the U.K and Greece in September.

The band is firing on all cylinders and we can’t wait to share this album on the road and the shows we have lined up this year are gonna be a blast for the band and the fans.”

John Kivel, President of Kivel Records, “I couldn’t be happier with this marriage of band and label. We have always prided ourselves here as being fans of the genre first and foremost. BABYLON A.D. has been a  favorite band of mine since day 01.  In fact, sometimes things are just meant to be. Back in the day as a young photographer, I photographed the band on tour. Years later, some of those  photos made it into the bands first live cd. Years (decades!) later we are working together. How serendipitous if you ask me.

With that said, we couldn’t be more excited, as this album is a call to arms for the band and will certainly please fans of the band’s  unique sound. A perfect blend of the first album and the more recent “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day”.  A band that has walked a fine line of balance between maintaining their signature sound while expanding on it. However, not becoming something they are not. Undoubtedly no easy task, but most definitely a fantastic reward of music.

BABYLON A.D. is a welcome addition to the Kivel Records family.  We are planning to accomplish a lot together, and we have no plans of slowing down.  Well, not until…  “The World Stops””

Praise for the Babylon A.D. last album “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day”:

“All these years later they still “Bang The Bells”. – Max Volume / 105.7 KOZZ Reno’s Classic Rock

“Derek Davis and his Babylonians deliver the cornerstone of their catalog. Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day is a gem-riddled roof of songs that sits firmly atop the Babylon A.D. empire that has been under construction for more than three decades.” – Scott Itter Dr. Music/All Music Magazine

“The new Babylon A.D. album… might just be the comeback that 80’s Rock fans have been waiting for… If you love 80’s Hard Rock this is an essential purchase.” – The Rock Pit

Babylon A.D. is excited to bring the WHEN THE WORLD STOPS tour to Europe this September.

2025 Babylon A.D. Tour Dates:

Aug 8 – Whisky A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA
Aug 15 – Wild Goose Saloon – Parker, CO
Aug 16 – Liquid Joe’s – Salt Lake City, UT
Sept 4 – Underworld – London, United Kingdom
Sept 5-8 – Hard Rock Hell Sleaze Festival – O2 Academy – Leicester, England
Sept 5 – Suburbia – Southampton, England
Sept 7 – Eleven – Stoke-on-Trent, England
Sept 10 – Bannerman’s – Edinburgh, Midlothian
Sept 11 – Yardbirds Rock Club – Grimsby, United Kingdom
Sept 12 – Nightrain – Bradford, United Kingdom
Sept 13 – Vinyl Tap Preston – Preston, England
Sept 14 – The Patriot – Crumlin, Wales
Sept 16 – The Victoria – Swindon, United Kingdom
Sept 20 – Piraeus Club Academy – Athina, Greece

Band Members
Derek Davis – Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar
Ron Freschi – Lead Guitar, Background vocals
John Mattews – Lead Guitar
Craig Pepe – Bass, Background vocals
Dylan Soto – Drums / Background vocals

About Babylon A.D.

Formed in 1987, Babylon A.D. hail from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Original members, Derek Davis vocalist/songwriter, guitarist’s and music writers John Mathews and Ron Freschi drummer James Pacheco and bassist Rob Reid met in high school before they began playing together as “The Persuaders” making a name for themselves with their powerful live performances and catchy songwriting skills becoming one of the top drawing original Hard Rock bands in the Northern CA.

In 1989 the band changed their name to “Babylon A.D.” and caught the attention of Arista Records President and industry music mogul “Clive Davis”, who signed them at a live showcase in Los Angeles thanks to their impressive three song demo and a home made video. John Mattews departed the band and was replaced by another high school friend Dan De La Rosa just before their self-titled album “Babylon A.D.” was released in 1990. The album included their hard rock classic hits “Bang Go The Bells”, “Hammer Swings Down” and “The Kid Goes Wild”, which featured Screaming “Sam Kinison” and was the trailer song and promotional video for Orion Pictures (ROBO COP 2). The band scored three #1 songs at Metal Radio and reached Gold status on their first release, which spent 38 weeks on the Billboard top 200, peaking at # 46. Their sophomore effort (Nothing Sacred) was produced by the legendary “Tom Werman” and released in 1992, it produced two more top-ten metal rockers. “Bad Blood” and “So Savage the Heart”. Constant touring throughout the early 1990s and several MTV videos made them one of hard rock fans favorite bands.

In 1999 the band and released “Live In Your Face” on Apocalypse Records, a compilation of live tracks recorded at various cities’ across America. Their next release “American Blitzkrieg” soon followed in 2002 and both records were well received by critics and fans alike. In 2008 the band released Babylon A.D. “In The Beginning” on Perris Records, a compilation of songs from the original demo tapes that secured them their recording contract with Arista Records.

After a long hiatus the band started playing and recording again in 2014. Touring across the States and Europe releasing the four song E.P “Lost Sessions”. in 2018 John Matthews rejoined the group and the band signed with Frontiers Records for their forth studio release “Revelation Highway” Four singles/ videos and more touring followed through the beginning of 2020. In 2022 original members James Pacheco and Robb Reid left the band for other pursuits remaining connected to the bands legacy and part of a brotherhood of friendship that has lasted for over 30 years!

PRESENT DAY…

Fast forward to 2023, BABYLON A.D. announced new members Craig Pepe (bass) and Dylan Soto (drums) and a new live concert album “Live Lightning” from Perris Records. The album included their top-ten rock-radio classic hits from their debut album as well as songs from “Nothing Sacred”, “American Blitzkrieg”, and “Revelation Highway”.

In 2024 they released their 5th studio album on Perris Records titled “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day”. The 11 track album is classic Babylon A.D. firing on all cylinders, showcasing great songwriting talent, performances and the hard rock sound the band is known for.

Links to Website and All Socials:
https://babylonadband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Babylonadband/
https://www.instagram.com/babylonad_/
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQVt2LWl21avPsyLstHJEA
open.spotify.com/artist/6sh4WKluS0LOsPdGPerKJ5

THE COSMIK DEBRIS BAND Unleash First Single ‘Living On A Dying Planet’

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THE COSMIK DEBRIS BAND is a project born in Dublin, the Irish city where Mauro Angeletta, the Italian mastermind behind the band, has been living for years. The band, founded by guitarist Angeletta and harmonicist Arthur Guillon, brings together a lineup of skilled and experienced professional musicians under one name. Just a few weeks ago, they announced their signing with Volcano Records, officially kicking off the collaboration today with the release of ‘Living On A Dying Planet’, now available on all digital platforms.

The track blends diverse influences with style and personality, drawing from classic rock giants like Thin Lizzy and progressive legends like Rush, while also venturing into the psychedelic realms of Pink Floyd, with subtle nods to icons like Bowie and Zappa. Living On A Dying Planet is the opening track of an upcoming concept album titled Tales From The Moon, a musical narrative chronicling the adventures of Will Fargo and his journey to save humankind as it flees a ravaged Earth where nature and community have been annihilated by unchecked technological advancement and extreme industrial pollution.

Listen to Living On A Dying Planet on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music or via your favorite platform and check out the official audio with lyrics here:

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/CosmikDebrisBandDublin

Iranian AMIN & TARA Dive Into the Obsessive Loop of Perfectionism on Debut Single ‘Hole’ (Feat. Meshcut)

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Based in Tehran, Amin & Tara make an eerie entrance into the experimental industrial scene with their debut single, “Hole.” Featuring Meshcut, the track captures the invisible trap of effort and expectation. The relentless pursuit of achieving enough.

Stream/Download the song here: https://fanlink.tv/at-hole

“It’s not failure that haunts you,” the artists explain, “but the impossibility of ever arriving at enough. Like a silent hunter, the hole waits for the moment your foot slips and forces you to start over relentlessly.”

Opening with a repetitive beat and the robotic chant “do it again,” “Hole” immediately immerses listeners in an anxious mindscape based around overachievement. The monotony of the song mirrors a high-speed work session that is driven, mechanical, and subtly self-destructive. As the song unfolds, this mechanical surface cracks. It reveals emotional vulnerability beneath. A noticeable shift occurs, it’s as if reasoned awareness pushes back against the perfectionist mindset. It’s the sound of consciousness healing itself.
​Amin & Tara showcase genre-blending sophistication in this track. Rooted in electronic and industrial textures, “Hole” also incorporates elements of alternative rock, building an atmosphere that is both hypnotic as well as unsettling. With “Hole”, Amin & Tara don’t just start out, they make an explosive entrance into the experimental scene, declaring themselves artists willing to go to dark, obsessive depths to shine light on the human condition.

Amin & Tara are:
Amin Sadeghi – Composer/Producer
Tara Saidi – Composer/Producer

“Hole” Credits:
Music written by Tara Saidi, and Amin Sadeghi
Produced by Tara Saidi, and Amin Sadeghi
Co-produced by Nima Ramezan
Background vocals by Tara Saidi, and Amin Sadeghi
Electric guitar by Nima Ramezan
Vocal lines by Meshcut
Mixed and mastered by Armin Ganjavinia
Record Label: Shahkelid Foundation

Visuals:
Press shots by Kourosh Mohammadi and Mohammad Tabrizi
Director/Choreographer: Kourosh Mohammadi
Art Directors: Tara Saidi, Amin Sadeghi
Cinematographer: Mohammad Tabrizi
Make-up Artist: Shirin Sadeghi
Editor: Shayan Shahbazi

Amin & Tara bio:​
​Amin & Tara is a collaborative and independent project by longtime creative partners Tara and Amin. After years of playing in different bands—Tara as a drummer, Amin as a guitarist—they began developing their own solo work. Eventually, they decided to merge their visions into a single shared project, officially formed in 2024 in Tehran, Iran.

The inspiration behind their music comes from raw, personal experiences—daily life, emotional exhaustion, darkness, and resistance. Their sound is experimental and unbound, moving fluidly between industrial, alternative rock, and electronic. There are no rules, no fixed genres, no language limitations. Each track is built on instinct, emotion, and the unique story it needs to tell.

They chose to release music under their own names—Amin & Tara—to preserve the honesty and purity at the core of their work. The project is open to collaborations with vocalists, musicians, or producers, but Tara and Amin remain the core creative force, joined by Nima Ramezan as co-producer.
​
Amin & Tara is not just a music project—it’s a multidisciplinary artistic platform. While rooted in sound, the project extends far beyond audio into visual storytelling, fashion, performance, choreography, and design.

Rather than fitting into an existing genre or style, Amin & Tara explores raw experience through whatever medium feels necessary—whether it’s a track, a garment, a photograph, or a live performance. The goal is not to create music alone, but to build an entire world around it.

Amin & Tara Online: https://www.instagram.com/aminxtara