Arjen Anthony Lucassen’s highly anticipated solo album, Songs No One Will Hear, is out now on InsideOutMusic. To celebrate the album’s release, you can watch the video for “The Clock Ticks Down”, below.
True to Lucassen’s visionary style, the record delivers an eclectic journey — shifting from towering, epic soundscapes to lighter, more playful tracks — while exploring both the light and dark sides of human nature.
Guiding the album is narration from Mike Mills (Toehider) along with collaborators like Irene and Floor Jansen (Nightwish, After Forever), Robert Soeterboek, Marcela Bovio, and Patty Gurdy, adding depth to the album’s diverse sound.
Archers have unleashed their re-imagined version of “Never Enough” featuring the band Of Virtue. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms. The hard-hitting track is taken from the band’s brand-new EP, Temporary High, out now via SBG Records.
The band shares, “We’re excited to rerelease our song “Never Enough” featuring our friends in Of Virtue! We love the spin they put on the song and hope you do as well. Catch us playing it live throughout the US this October on the second leg of The Temporary High Tour!”
Following a highly successful run on the first leg of their tour, Archers are thrilled to announce ‘The Temporary High Tour Pt. II’, bringing their electrifying live show to even more cities across the country. The tour will feature special guests Nerv, Of Virtue, and Dead Eyes, making for a stacked lineup of heavy hitters in the modern alternative and hard rock scenes.
The band’s recent performances have drawn widespread acclaim from fans and press alike. Deranged-Media.com wrote, “They stormed the stage with the fury of a band on a mission—and from the first chord, it was clear they weren’t leaving anything behind. Known for their gritty blend of alt-rock and post-hardcore, the band turned the venue into a whirlwind of sound, sweat, and raw emotion. By the time they closed, the room was pulsing with sweat, energy, and gratitude. Archers proved they’re not just a band to watch—they’re a force that knows how to leave a crowd breathless and begging for more.”
IM Music Magazine echoed the sentiment, declaring: “This crowd went crazy and ARCHERS put on one of the best shows we’ve seen this year! You definitely do not want to miss them when they roll into your town.”
Produced by acclaimed producer Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Sleeping With Sirens), Temporary High captures ARCHERS’ continued evolution, blending crushing breakdowns, atmospheric textures, and emotionally charged lyrics.
In regards to the EP, the band states, “Temporary High is all about finding catharsis. It’s about breaking free from toxic cycles and finding value in oneself apart from anyone or anything that would try to usurp one’s own identity.”
In addition, the band will be hitting the road with Nothing More and Catch Your Breath from mid January through mid March 2026. The nationwide run will introduce ARCHERS’ explosive live show to even more fans as they continue building momentum into the new year.
“We are so excited and genuinely honored to be hitting the road with Nothing More in 2026! Touring with a band of this caliber is not something we take lightly and we are very excited to learn as much as we can from such seasoned vets. It will be such a treat getting to watch the incredible show they put on every night.”
Wisconsin-based band ARCHERS is making serious waves. Formed in 2015 by Ben Koehler (guitar) and Nathanael Pulley (vocals), ARCHERS quickly became known for their raw mix of metalcore and pop-rock, tackling everything from mental health to relationships with a brutally honest edge. With Oscar Porter (bass) and Grayson Mesarosh (drums) rounding out the lineup, the band’s sound has only gotten sharper.
2020’s New Normal EP was a game-changer, with its powerful blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics drawing comparisons to bands like Dayseeker and Sleep Token. Singles like “Bitter” and “Say This Sober” showcase their ability to balance vulnerability with intensity, earning them a fiercely dedicated fanbase. ARCHERS’ music is a journey of strength and catharsis, turning life’s darkest moments into anthems of resilience.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Archers Headline Tour with Nerv, Of Virtue and Dead Eyes 10/1/2025 Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall 10/2/2025 Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe 10/3/2025 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall 10/4/2025 Albany, NY – Empire Underground 10/6/2025 Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals Live 10/7/2025 Johnson City, TN – Capone’s 10/9/2025 Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross 10/10/2025 Biloxi, MS – The Sanctuary 10/12/2025 New Orleans, LA – Southport Hall 10/13/2025 Pensacola, FL – Handlebar 10/14/2025 Birmingham, AL – Workplay 10/16/2025 Houston, TX – Scout Bar 10/18/2025 Lubbock, TX – Jakes 10/21/2025 Reno, NV – The Alpine 10/22/2025 Fresno, CA – Fulton 55 10/23/2025 Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Midtown * no Nerv 10/24/2025 Boise, ID – The Shredder 10/25/2025 Spokane, WA – District @ Knitting Factory 10/27/2025 Billings, MT – The Pub Station 10/29/2025 Sioux Falls, SD – Icon Event Hall 10/30/2025 Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room 10/31/2025 Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
Archers with Nothing More/ Catch Your Breath 1/14/2026 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD 1/16/2026 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC 1/17/2026 – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC 1/19/2026 – House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, FL 1/20/2026 – Jannus Live – Tampa, FL 1/21/2026 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA 1/23/2026 – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX 1/24/2026 – ACL Live – Austin, TX 2/2/2026 – REVEL – Albuquerque, NM 2/3/2026 – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK 2/6/2026 – Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN 2/7/2026 – Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN 2/19/2026 – Wellmont Theatre – Montclair, NJ 2/20/2026 – House of Blues – Boston, MA 2/21/2026 – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA 2/23/2026 – L’Olympia – Montreal, QC 2/24/2026 – HISTORY – Toronto, ON 2/25/2026 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI 2/27/2026 – GLC Live at 20 Monroe – Grand Rapids, MI 2/28/2026 – The Riviera Theatre – Chicago, IL 3/1/2026 – The Sylvee – Madison, WI 3/3/2026 – The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN 3/4/2026 – Burton Cummings Theatre – Winnipeg, MB 3/6/2026 – Midway Music Hall – Edmonton, AB 3/7/2026 – Grey Eagle Event Centre – Calgary, AB 3/9/2026 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC 3/10/2026 – Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA 3/11/2026 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR 3/13/2026 – Union Event Center – Salt Lake City, UT 3/14/2026 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO 3/16/2026 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
ARCHERS: Nathanael Pulley – Vocals Ben Koehler – Guitar Oscar Porter – Bass/Vocals Grayson Mesarosh – Drums
The acclaimed international singer-songwriter Leah Martin-Brown shares today her new single and official video, “Light Show”, taken from her upcoming debut album, “Love & Other Crimes”, out on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Leah commented: “Light Show” is a dark, moody, and intense love song. While it’s rooted in pop sensibilities, it carries a deeper, more brooding edge than my previous releases. At its core it’s a love song, but there are undertones of a darker passion, something that, to some, could even feel like obsession. My goal was to capture the complexity and layers of emotion that come with being truly, passionately in love”.
A fearless collision of rock grit and pop fervor, “Love & Other Crimes” heralds the arrival of Leah Martin-Brown – an artist who defies genre with every note.
Leah stated: “Working on this album has been one of the most intense experiences of my creative career. Being asked to be part of an album with Mutt Lange has been a dream of mine since I first picked up a guitar. It has been almost 5 years of blood, sweat and actual tears to give these songs and stories life”.
“This record encapsulates such an intense personal & musical journey and I am truly honoured to be able to now share this with the world via Frontiers. I hope that people find songs that they can connect with, that they can sing out the windows of their cars and shout from their apartment balconies, that they can dance to in their living rooms with the people they adore. I hope you all love Love & Other Crimes”, she added.
Hailing from the vibrant Australian music scene, Leah began performing live at just 13 and fronted the band Lilly Rouge, before taking her talents to the US with Evol Walks. Her journey has taken her from the sweaty rock stages of Los Angeles to Stockholm’s elite songwriting circles.
Now signed to Frontiers Music Srl and managed by Jens Lundberg, Leah has worked alongside legendary producers Robert “Mutt” Lange, Tony Nilsson, and Tommy Denander to create a debut that’s bold, cinematic, and unrelentingly modern.
Her debut single “Boys” made a strong impact upon release in March 2024, followed by the high-energy “Hysterical Love” – which generated over 73,000 Spotify streams. With the sultry “Shush”, she embraced darker melodic territory, showing a vocal style that is both powerful and emotionally nuanced.
On “Love & Other Crimes”, Leah blends searing guitars, cinematic programming (courtesy of Nilsson), and thunderous production to explore the highs and lows of love – and the lengths we’ll go to for it. From danceable hooks to emotional slow burns, each track is a chapter in a sonic manifesto.
This is more than a debut – it’s a declaration. Leah Martin-Brown is a cross-genre powerhouse, ready to stake her claim on the global stage.
“Love & Other Crimes” Tracklist:
1. Mr X 2. R U Chicken 3. Clooney 4. Levitate 5. Boys 6. Shush 7. Rainbow 8. Light Show 9. Hysterical Love 10. Hell No Kitty 11. Unscrew You
Line Up: Leah Martin-Brown – Vocals Tommy Denander – Guitars Tony Nilsson – Keyboards & Programming Leah Martin-Brown & Robert John “Mutt” Lange – Backing Vocals
Metalcore bands Fight From Within and Saving Vice have joined forces for not one, but two singles. Fight From Within’s music is released via TLG|ZOID and distributed by Virgin Music Group. The collaboration sees the bands swap vocal duties, stepping into each other’s worlds with an approach that captures their bond forged on tour.
Mikey, vocalist of Fight From Within, reflects on the project’s natural evolution:
“After touring with Saving Vice, this song was something we gravitated towards. It’s lyrical content and story aligns with ours as well.”
The idea came from Robbie Litchfield (guitarist/producer, Saving Vice), who wanted to bring the live chemistry between the two bands into the studio:
“After touring with Fight From Within in the fall of 2024 and seeing both of our vocalists feature on each other’s sets nearly every night, I had the idea to do a proper vocal swap. It would be a super fun, DIY way to capture the dichotomy of our two bands sounds as well as our friendship and I’m very excited with how it came out.”
Tyler Small, vocalist of Saving Vice, explains how the collaboration became a celebration of friendship and community:
“We did our first return tour with FFW, we really connected over shared experiences and our give-no-fucks approach as much as we enjoyed hanging and getting together. We thought it would be fun to trade spaces and do completely different styles of songs to bring our fans and communities closer together.”
The two singles showcase a unique experiment—each band re-imagining their sound with the other’s vocalist, creating a pair of tracks that blur boundaries, amplify creativity, and deliver the kind of intensity only possible when kindred spirits collide.
About Fight From Within:
Founded in early 2021, Fight From Within has built a name through their crushing blend of metalcore, hardcore, and beatdown, drawing on influences from genre giants like Bury Your Dead, Polaris, Evergreen Terrace, Emmure, Invent/Animate, Every Time I Die, and Attila. They use these different influences to create their own unique aggressive sound.
In 2022, the band entered the studio with Pablo Viveros of Chelsea Grin, working on what would become their debut full-length album, set to drop later this year through TLG|ZOID, distributed through Virgin Music Group. Their momentum continues to grow—having kicked off 2025 with a standout performance at Sonic Temple, marking their fourth major festival appearance in just three years.
About Saving Vice:
Saving Vice are an independent metalcore act from Vermont. Since their inception in 2017, they quickly gained notoriety in the New England metal scene with their unparalleled high-energy live performance and have since branched out on a national level with two full US headliners, multiple festival appearances and support outings with other renowned artists from the scene. Their music and live energy are paradoxically nostalgic as well as refreshing; reminiscent of classic, ‘09 metalcore blended with the contemporary genre trend. Their lyrics highlight real-world topics such as addiction, loss and heartbreak and their compositions are beautiful and melodic, yet unapologetically brutal and dark.
Rock singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Levesque is set to release her highly anticipated debut album NEW GENERATION on September 13, delivering 13 fully original, self-recorded tracks that span from thunderous rock anthems to raw acoustic and piano moments. The album showcases Sierra as a bold new force to be reckoned with, defining her sound and vision for the future of rock.
Sierra says “My debut album NEW GENERATION is made up of 13 fully original, self-recorded tracks that range from heavy rock to acoustic and even piano, showcasing my sound in many different ways and offering something for everyone”.
To celebrate the release, Sierra headlined We Found New Music at Hotel Ziggy (Hollywood) on Wednesday, September 10, giving fans an exclusive first look at the album live.
Renowned for her one-woman shows—singing, shredding guitar, and performing with her own fully self-recorded backing tracks—Sierra delivers an electrifying stage presence that sets her apart. More live dates are on the horizon, along with exclusive limited-edition merch drops tied to the album, to be announced soon.
NEW GENERATION was co-produced, mixed, and mastered with the help of legendary guitarist and producer Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. From chant-ready anthems like the title track “DON’T MAKE ME REPEAT MYSELF” to vulnerable acoustic cuts like “LIVE A LIE”, the record blends Sierra’s love of classic rock with her modern, Gen Z edge.
“I wanted my debut album to capture every side of me as an artist and songwriter,” says Sierra. “These songs are all self-recorded, showcase many different genre-blending sounds, and I hope they inspire others to believe that rock music isn’t just alive—it’s the future.”
With over 2 million Spotify streams, over 250,000+ social media followers, and performances at iconic venues including Whisky A Go Go and the TD Place Arena, Sierra Levesque is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young names in rock.
Currently studying Songwriting at Berklee College of Music, Sierra is not only mastering her craft, but also inspiring a new generation of music fans through both her sound and story.
Track Listing:
5 DAYS WITH THE DEVIL
NEW GENERATION
LIVE A LIE
WORLDS IN MY HEAD
U ARE MY DRUG
EXODUS
WRONG ABOUT YOU
DON’T MAKE ME REPEAT MYSELF
NOT MY SOCIAL HOUR
THINKING ‘BOUT YOU
LEFT LOOKING GREY
AUTHORITY
PUPPET
Born in Pembroke, Ontario and currently based in Los Angeles, Sierra Levesque is redefining rock for a new generation. Featured in Guitar World Magazine, recognized by Guitar.com as “Gen Z’s Most Ambitious New Guitarist” and featured among “10 Young Shredders Shaping Rock and Metal Today,” she fuses pop, metal, and hard rock into anthems that are as bold as they are relatable. With a large social media following, national media recognition, and her upcoming debut album in the works, Sierra is solidifying her place as one of rock’s most exciting new voices.
Embrace The Abandon is the new project by THE MON, the solo vision of Urlo, vocalist/bassist of the long-running Italian heavy-psychedelic trio Ufomammut, as well as the co-founder of the internationally renowned poster art collective Malleus Rock Art Lab and of the independent label Supernatural Cat.
Where Ufomammut projects massive, otherworldly soundscapes, THE MON offers a more vulnerable and introspective experience. The music moves through shadowy electronic landscapes, ambient textures, and hypnotic dark folk, always guided by an emotional core that searches for meaning, balance, and transformation.
The name THE MON evokes several layers of meaning: a contraction of “demon,” “monk,” and the Japanese word 門 (mon, meaning “gate”), a symbolic passage toward altered states of consciousness and inner truth. This duality of light and dark, sacred and profane, runs through the entire project.
THE MON’s Embrace The Abandon is structured in two complementary chapters – Songs Of Abandon and Songs Of Embrace – the project depicting a journey of duality: loss and surrender on one side, acceptance and rebirth on the other.
The first chapter of this journey, Songs Of Abandon is perhaps the most intimate and vulnerable work Urlo has ever created. Born in a moment of solitude and personal darkness, the album originated from a radical exercise: writing one song a day, for nine consecutive days, using only acoustic guitar and voice. Later, these sketches were shaped into fully realized tracks, with lyrics and subtle layers of sound – not to overwhelm, but to underline the fragile, raw atmosphere that pervades them. The result is a stripped-down, emotionally charged collection that embodies an inner search: the power of music as a tool to face abandonment, to dig into oneself, and ultimately to glimpse the possibility of an embrace.
Songs Of Abandon was written, performed, produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Urlo at The Howl, Italy, between 2023 and 2025, and as with all Supernatural Cat releases, completed with artwork by the Malleus Rock Art Collective.
The first preview of this project arrives through a video for “Your Eyes.” Urlo states with its unveiling, “‘Your Eyes’ closes Songs Of Abandon and was among the very first pieces I wrote for the project. It was 2021 and I set myself the task of writing one song a day for nine days, armed only with my acoustic guitar. Those sketches became the nine acoustic tracks that form Songs Of Abandon. Shaping them into their final form was far from easy. When the mix was finally complete, ‘Your Eyes’ revealed itself as the perfect ending, the closing of a circle. It marked a time when abandonment became a confrontation with myself, a way to re-embrace those eyes through my own gaze. From that darkness, the second part of the album would eventually rise.”
With Embrace The Abandon, THE MON reaffirms itself as one of the most personal and uncompromising projects. It is a body of work that fuses vulnerability and strength, speaking directly to the listener with sincerity, leading them through shadow towards light. An intimate yet powerful sound experience, intertwining the minimalism of acoustic folk with the dark, visionary tension that has always defined Urlo’s artistic path.
The second chapter, Songs Of Embrace, is an instrumental counterpart – darker, ambient, and ritualistic – and it will be unveiled in the Spring of 2026.
Songs Of Abandon will be released digitally, on CD, and on vinyl – with both a standard LP pressing and a limited pressing of 100 copies – on November 7th. Those who preorder the limited edition of Songs Of Abandon will have early access to an advance preorder of Songs Of Embrace as well. Find preorders at the Supernatural Cat webshop HERE and in the USA at “A Thousand Arms” HERE.
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