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CALIFORNIA IRISH Release Video for New Single ‘Something Different’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 8, 2025
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CALIFORNIA IRISH is the new band featuring The Answer’s Cormac Neeson. The band tips its hat to the wonderfully melodic and free-spirited sound from 60s America, a sound that reaches back into a gentler, more empathetic time, and now releases its third single, the fabulous ‘Something Different’, out now. 

Cormac comments:
“This one is, as the name would suggest, different to anything we’ve released up to this point. We wanted it to be an atmospheric, psychedelic folk celebration of the trippier side of life.
Recorded straight to tape with three vocals around the one microphone, and a recorder duet to bring you just the right amount of weirdness.
We shot the accompanying video in the Wicklow mountains and used the LSD graveyard scene in the movie ‘Easy Rider’ as our inspiration. Enjoy.”

Preorder the album here: https://ada.lnk.to/Mountains

Summoning the beguiling spirit of Laurel Canyon, employing analogue recording techniques, and recording songs in one or two takes to achieve something with a real human touch, California Irish are a new seven piece group hailing from Belfast that working their own niche within the world of folk and Americana, and everything in between.

This new group showcase a unique sound formed from a combination of players that initially came together briefly to perform a Neil Young-inspired theatre show production called “Re-Harvest”, in which the musicians who now make up California Irish very successfully performed the classic albums ‘Harvest Moon’ and ‘Harvest’ back to back.

The brainchild of the group is lead singer and chief songwriter Cormac Neeson. The band were hand-picked by Neeson based on long standing friendships, as well as experiences with numerous musical projects within the thriving Belfast music scene.

Cormac states his reason for starting the band, and wanting to harness this fabulous sound: “This album is the opposite of boring AI generated no soul perfection. We recorded this album in a room together over four days allowing the music to breathe when it needed to, looking at each other for our cues and feeding off each other’s energy. It felt like a dream…but it’s the most real thing I’ve ever done in music.
That Laurel Canyon sound of the late 60s, epitomised by the early Crosby Stills Nash and Young stuff, and the first few Joni Mitchell records, has always felt otherworldly and magical. On our album we’ve tried to access some of that beauty and create our own magic by combining brand new music with an old school recording process.
” 

The Laurel Canyon influence also extends to the band’s recording technique, adhering rigidly to the analogue 16 track recording method circa 1969; namely recording live straight to tape at the world famous Middle Farm Studios under the watchful eyes and ears of producer Pete Miles. The resulting sound of California Irish flies in the face of modern techniques that often lose the warmth of the original compositions. Instead, the group opted for a one off and unique shared human experience with musicians who feed off each other’s energy, and create compelling four-part vocal blends around one single microphone in a warm alt-folk celebration. The creative process in turn led to an album’s worth of songs titled ‘The Mountains Are My Friends’, out on 27th June.

Introducing the band: 
Cormac Neeson (vocals, acoustic guitar, psychedelic cowbell)
Susy Coyle (vocals and percussion)
Donal Scullion (acoustic, electric guitar, vocals)  
Chris Kelly (lap steel, mandolin, acoustic, electric guitar, vocals)
James Doone (bass) 
Simon Templeton (piano, hammond, Wurlitzer)
Conor McCauley (drums)

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DRAWN AND QUARTERED Premiere Title Track of Upcoming Album “Lord of Two Horns”

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Seattle’s purveyors of death metal darkness, DRAWN AND QUARTERED, have launched an exclusive premiere of the title track from their upcoming album “Lord of Two Horns”, now streaming via No Clean Singing.

With this crushing single, the band delivers a foretaste of the menacing force that awaits on June 27th, 2025, via Nuclear Winter Records.

Drenched in eerie atmospheres and relentless brutality, the track reaffirms DRAWN AND QUARTERED’s commitment to crafting death metal that is as malicious as it is uncompromising. Don’t miss this glimpse into their infernal domain!

Stream “Lord of Two Horns” at THIS LOCATION.

Tracklist:

01. Black Castle Butcher
02. Zealous Depopulation
03. Lord of Two Horns
04. Into the Mouth of the Dead
05. Three Rivers of Poison (Blasphemous Persecution)
06. Grimoire of Blood
07. The Devil’s Work Is Never Done
08. Mass Grave Curse

Recorded over various periods in 2023-2024 at Plague Pit by guitarist Kelly Shane Kuciemba (with drums recorded by Chris Mannino at Die Burning Studios), mixed and mastered by Loïc Fontaine for Krucyator Productions, “Lord of Two Horns” sees DRAWN AND QUARTERED deliver their signature early-90s-influenced death metal darkness with more speed and brutality than ever before.

Birthed in the mists of the early 1990’s as Plague Bearer in the isolated and miniscule death metal underground emerging in Seattle, DRAWN AND QUARTERED would explode upon the unsuspecting scene with their debut demo and furious live performances in 1996. The iconic debut release “To Kill Is Human” emerged in 1998, self-released prior to its later reissue by Moribund Records. Two US tours followed, but it would not be until 2002 that a follow-up release would finally arrive with “Extermination Revelry”, which began to showcase a more sinister approach than before.

Three subsequent releases via the Moribund Cult followed in relatively quick succession, including the landmark “Hail Infernal Darkness” in 2006. After the 2012 release of their sixth album “Feeding Hell’s Furnace” on Nuclear Winter Records, and live performances in New York and Texas, DRAWN AND QUARTERED was forced to regroup following a line-up change. It would be 2015 when they reappeared with the “Proliferation of Disease” demo (later released on CD). Two albums would follow via Krucyator Productions, including the previous full-length “Congregation Pestilence” in 2022, which was followed by a successfu US tour and DRAWN AND QUARTERED’s second European appearance.

Line-up:

Kelly Shane Kuciemba – lead & rhythm guitars
Herb Burke – bass guitar & vocals
Simon Dorfman – drums & percussion
Brandon Corsair – guitar

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GHOSTS OF SUNSET’s New Single ‘Fade’ Out Now

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Ghosts of Sunset release their powerful new single ‘Fade’, out now on Golden Robot Records, the track’s available on all major streaming platforms.

Stream ‘Fade’ here: https://orcd.co/ghosts-of-sunset-fade

Fade’ delves deep into the heartbreaking reality of watching someone you love slowly unravel under the weight of addiction. With their signature blend of melody-driven rock and lyrical storytelling, Ghosts of Sunset explore the emotional toll of standing by helplessly as a loved one disappears into darkness – and the crushing realization that sometimes, walking away feels less painful than staying.

But in true Ghosts of Sunset fashion, there’s a twist: the song reveals that, in a different time, the roles were reversed. The narrator wasn’t always the one watching someone fade – they were once the one fading. It’s a brutally honest reflection on the cyclical nature of pain, love, and dependency.

Fans of Ghosts of Sunset’s emotionally resonant rock will find ‘Fade’ to be among their most affecting work yet, blending vulnerability with powerhouse instrumentation and a chorus that hits as hard as the subject matter.. 

Ghosts Of Sunset features former (Dutch Henry) singer-songwriter John Merchant from Western Michigan, and former Michigan resident and multi-instrumentalist and former (The Verve Pipe) drummer Todd Long. 

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PROSPECT HILL Unleash Hard-Hitting New Single ‘Victim’

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After roaring back onto the scene with last year’s Catalyst EP, Boston hard rock band Prospect Hill unleashed their new single “Victim” today via Oktapus Rights Management / Red 13 Records . This heavy, hard-hitting track channels a nu-metal influence and takes aim at toxic blame culture with unflinching lyrics. “Victim” was produced by Shaun Lichtenstein, Derek Rousseau, and Mark Roberge; co-written by Rousseau, Roberge, Lichtenstein, Zach Gamache, and frontman Edgar Troncoso; and mixed by Lichtenstein.

Stream the single here: https://go.fanflowy.com/victim-EP

Heavy Sound, Powerful Message in “Victim”


Blending downtuned guitars, aggressive grooves, and a fresh nu-metal edge, “Victim” stands out as one of Prospect Hill’s most intense and personal songs to date. The track’s confrontational theme targets the toxic blame culture of those who dodge accountability. “‘Victim’ is a call to action for anyone who makes excuses for their problems instead of taking meaningful steps to fix them,” says drummer and co-founder Mark Roberge, voicing the song’s core message. “Too many people are out there playing the victim, and it’s not a good look. The real solution is taking ownership of your struggles and making the necessary changes to rise above them.” The band’s passion behind these lyrics is palpable, delivering both a sonic punch and a rallying cry for personal responsibility.

Back from Hiatus with New Lineup and Momentum

“Victim” arrives as the latest milestone in Prospect Hill’s triumphant return to the rock scene. After nearly a decade-long hiatus, the band made a powerful comeback in late 2024 with the Catalyst EP—a three-song release that introduced fans to Edgar Troncoso as the band’s new lead vocalist. Troncoso, formerly the group’s bassist, stepped up to the mic and brought a commanding new voice to Prospect Hill’s sound. Longtime guitarists Derek Rousseau and Johnny Roberge, along with drummer Mark Roberge, remain at the core of the lineup. The band celebrated their return with a sold-out EP release show in New England, proving that their fanbase’s enthusiasm is as fierce as ever. Building on their legacy, Prospect Hill boasts an impressive track record from their earlier years. The Boston-based quintet has shared the stage with rock heavyweights like Disturbed, Slipknot, and Breaking Benjamin, earning their stripes on national tours. They also scored a Billboard-charting single with “Come Alive,” a breakout track that climbed into the Top 50 of the Active Rock charts and became a fan favorite. With the release of “Victim,” Prospect Hill continues a series of new singles leading up to a full-length album due later in 2025 – a clear sign that this comeback is just getting started.

Electrifying Live Performances and Acclaim

Renowned for their high-octane live performances, Prospect Hill delivers an electrifying stage show that leaves audiences sweat-drenched and exhilarated . The band’s incendiary live energy and passionate delivery have earned acclaim from peers in the rock scene. Here’s what some notable artists have to say:

  • Elias Soriano (Nonpoint): “The first time I saw Prospect Hill play I became an instant fan. They tear it up live and have the music to back it up… Sweat, energy and songs… What else do you need?”
  • Phil Lipscomb (Taproot): “Prospect Hill is a hard working, energetic, passionate,
    and engaging band that deserves to be heard/seen.”
  • Paul McCoy (12 Stones): “They write songs that speak to everyone and that are
    full of passionate lyrics and gripping music.”

Fans can experience Prospect Hill’s revered live show in person later this month. The band will headline a release celebration on June 28, 2025 at Wally’s in Hampton Beach, NH, joined by close friends Shallow Side, Blameshift, Chasing The Devil, and DJ Chris Drake. This concert follows the band’s recent sold-out hometown events and promises to be another high-energy night showcasing new material like “Victim” alongside classic favorites.

With “Victim” dropping on June 6 and more new music on the horizon, Prospect Hill’s
resurgence in 2025 shows no signs of slowing down. The band is reclaiming their spot in modern rock – louder, bolder, and determined to inspire audiences to rise above the victim mentality and take control of their narrative.

“Victim” is available on all major streaming platforms now. For more
information on Prospect Hill’s music and upcoming announcements, visit their official website and social media pages.

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JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Celebrates Release of New Album “Black & Gold” with ‘Love Lives Here’ Single + Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 8, 2025
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British blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor has officially released her highly anticipated new album Black & Gold today via Journeyman Records. To mark the occasion, she’s also sharing the album’s latest single, “Love Lives Here”—a soulful reinterpretation of the classic Faces track and a fitting final chapter in the album’s rollout.

“I’m a huge Rod Stewart fan. This is one of my favourite Faces songs,” Joanne shares. “Again, moving forward into what I see as another chapter in my life and music after ten albums, I wanted to put a lot of things behind me, but I also wanted to move forward on a positive note. Love lives here, says it all really.”

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Produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith), Black & Gold finds Joanne pushing her sound into bold new territory, balancing fiery blues-rock with elements of soulful pop, introspective songwriting, and sweeping cinematic textures. The 10-track album features a mix of originals and covers—including a shimmering take on Sam Sparro’s “Black & Gold”—and showcases Joanne’s evolution as a songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.

“I went into writing and recording Black & Gold knowing it was my tenth studio album,” Joanne explains. “For me, it felt like a really exciting chance to creatively close the first chapter in my recording career and intro into the next decade of writing and recording. For that reason, I welcomed the chance to not only write some songs that were maybe different to styles I’ve tried before but also I used it as an opportunity to write songs that I needed to write for myself—to address some relationships and topics that I hadn’t before so I can move forward creatively and personally into an exciting new chapter in my career. I also included two covers that I’d always loved and wanted to record. I hope this is a very exciting album for the fans, and once again, I want to thank them for joining and supporting me on this ridiculously fun journey.”

Early reviews of Black & Gold have been overwhelmingly positive, praising both its musical breadth and emotional depth. Classic Rock hailed it as a “9/10” release, declaring “blues chanteuse strikes gold,” while Powerplay Magazine also awarded it 9/10, calling the title track “warm and welcoming, with a smoothness as silky as its name suggests.” Guitarist Magazinecelebrated Joanne’s range, writing, “From the opening acoustic Americana of ‘Hold Of My Heart’ to the stomping rock of ‘I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down,’” the album, “reinforces Joanne’s place in the firmament of today’s brightest stars.” American Blues Scene added, “Each track tells a story that stands on its own. Yet taken as a whole, they reflect a deeply personal experience, showcasing the depth of Joanne’s artistry.”

The release of Black & Gold caps off a months-long campaign that has seen Joanne drop a series of acclaimed singles, including “Summer Love”, the emotionally raw “Look What I’ve Become,” the fearless “What Are You Gonna Do Now,” the high-octane “Hell Of A Good Time,” the introspective “Grayer Shade of Blue,” and her defiant anthem “I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down.” Together, they paint a vivid portrait of a woman reclaiming her story, set against the diverse sonic palette of her new album, Black & Gold.

Black & Gold by Joanne Shaw Taylor
Track Listing
1. Hold Of My Heart
2. All The Things I Said
3. Black & Gold
4. Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?
5. I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down
6. Summer Love
7. Grayer Shade Of Blue
8. Hell Of A Good Time
9. Look What I’ve Become
10. What Are You Gonna Do Now?

The new album arrives as Joanne prepares for a busy touring season. Following a successful U.S. spring run, she’ll hit the road throughout the summer with appearances at major festivals and venues across North America and Europe, including Pori Jazz Festival, Blues From The Top, Chenango Blues Festival, and more. This fall, she’ll return to the U.S. for a coast-to-coast headline tour running from October through mid-November—and today, she’s also announced a new run of European dates hitting in late September and October.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit joanneshawtaylor.com/tour.

Known for her commanding stage presence and fiery musicianship, Joanne continues to deliver electrifying performances that blend fan favourites with new material from Black & Gold, affirming her place at the forefront of modern blues and guitar-driven rock.

2025 Summer Tour Dates & Festivals
June 13 – Henderson, KY – WC Handy Festival
June 28 – Winter Park, CO – Blues From The Top
July 12 – Salamanca, Spain – Festival Blues Béjar
July 17 – Pori, FI – Pori Jazz Festival
July 18 – Kent, UK – Maid Of Stone Festival
July 26 – Brezoi, RO –  Live Music Summer Camp
August 5 – Ridgefield, CT – The Ridgefield Playhouse
August 6 – Riverhead, NY – Suffolk Theater
August 8 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall
August 9 – Holyoke, MA – De La Luz Soundstage
August 10 – North Truro, MA – Payomet Performing Arts Center
August 12 – Arden, DE – Arden Concert Gild
August 14 – Newton, NJ – The Newton Theatre
August 15 – Bethlehem, PA – Summer Series Festival
August 16 – Norwich, NY – Chenango Blues Festival

2025 European Fall Tour **
September 24 – Bath, UK – The Forum
September 25 – York, UK – York Barbican
September 27 – Wolverhampton, UK – Wulfran Hall
September 28 – Eastbourne, UK – Devonshire Park Theatre
September 30 – Arnhem, NL – Luxor Live
October 1 – Tilburg, NL – Poppodium 013
October 3 – Leipzig, DE – Anker
October 4 – Torgau, DE – Kulturbastion
October 5 – Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater
Octover 7 – Mainz, DE – Kultursentrim Mainz
October 9 – London, UK – Cadogan Hall
** Tickets on Sale now

2025 Fall U.S. Tour
October 17 – Bonita Springs, FL – Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center
October 18 – Clearwater, FL – Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
October 21 – Asheville, NC – Diana Wortham Theatre
October 22 – Raleigh, NC – Fletcher Opera Theater
October 24 – Wilmington, NC – Kenan Auditorium
October 25 – Savannah, GA – District Live
October 27 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
October 28 – Hopewell, VA – The Beacon Theatre
October 31 – Old Saybrook, CT – The Kate
November 1 – Nashua, NH – Nashua Center for the Arts
November 4 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive @ Cleveland Masonic
November 7 – West Bend, WI – The Bend Theater
November 8 – Viroqua, WI – Historic Temple Theatre
November 9 – Minneapolis, MN – The Parkway Theater
November 11 – Madison, WI – Atwood Music Hall
November 13 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
November 14 – St. Louis – Delmar Hall
November 16 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion

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AFTERMATH Release “There is Something Wrong – Redacted”, Stripped-Down Version of 2019 Album

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Chicago metal legends Aftermath have unveiled a new version of their critically praised 2019 concept album with the release of There is Something Wrong – Redacted. This leaner, more direct version of the record features eight songs, omitting the intros, interludes, and outros.

Released 25 years after their groundbreaking debut Eyes of Tomorrow, There is Something Wrong marked Aftermath’s return with a bold and disturbing message—one that challenged listeners to confront uncomfortable truths. The album’s dark themes and intense lyrical content proved polarizing at the time of its release.

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 is a dark concept album meant to disturb the listener.  

“Back in 2019, the lyrics and concept were too much for some listeners, but for some that feeling has changed since Covid.  Regardless, we always intended on releasing a version with only the songs,” says the band.

The Redacted edition strips the album down to its core—eight explosive tracks delivered without preamble. It offers a new way to experience the raw energy and pointed social commentary that define There is Something Wrong.

There is Something Wrong – Redacted is available now exclusively on all streaming services here: https://ffm.to/aftermath-tisw-redacted

Currently, the band is in the studio recording their fourth studio album. Aftermath promises to deliver 11 tracks of pure, uncompromising metal.

The band states, “We are excited to be back in the studio. We can’t wait for everyone to hear this album. It’s heavy, it’s catchy, and in typical Aftermath fashion it sounds totally different from our previous albums.”

The new album is being recorded at Electrowerks Recording, with engineering and mixing by Chuck Macak. Additional details, including the album title, tracklist, and release date, will be announced in the coming months.

Chicago based Aftermath, fronted by Kyriakos “Charlie” Tsiolis, formed in October 1985 when Charlie and his schoolmate Steve Sacco (Guitar) got together. This early incarnation with Adam (Bass) and Ray Schmidt (Drums) released their first demo in 1986 featuring “Sentenced to Death”, “Revenge”, “Shotgun” and “The Aftermath”.

In 1987, they unleashed their second demo entitled Killing the Future featuring the tracks “When Will You Die”, “Going No Place”, “Chaos”, “Meltdown” and “War for Freedom”. The band pursued a mind-blowing speed and technical brand of thrash that soon set them apart from the pack and in the process made them a pioneering crossover thrash band.

The tracks “War for Freedom” & “When Will You Die” were both featured on the British Metal Forces magazine_compilation LP Demolition: Scream Your Brains Out in 1988. Their appearance on the Metal Forces compilation further expanded the band’s international appeal.

By 1988, the band’s musical direction was changing, and Adam’s raw and simple bass lines would soon be replaced with complex and technical bass parts handled at first by John Lovette. Ironically, John never played bass on any Aftermath recording and was not even a bass player. He wanted to join the band so badly, however, that he came to the audition with a friend’s bass he had just started to play. The speed and complex playing he displayed were like nothing the members had ever seen before on bass. He landed the gig that day. When the band decided it was time to add a second guitarist, Lovette told his bandmates of his desire to switch to guitar and for the first time he came clean he was a guitar player pretending to be a bass player all along. His bass playing was surpassed by his guitar skills and the band found its second guitar player, but unfortunately the search for a bass player was forced to resume. Luckily, the search (for the time being, anyway) ended with Danny Vega. His warm and precise playing was the perfect complement to the guitar playing of Lovette and Sacco and worked amazingly well with Schmidt’s powerful drumming. With Lovette handling most of the song writing duties, Aftermath was about to make an unbelievable musical change.

By 1989, that change brought on by Lovette’s writing and the band’s musical tastes and stylings had slowed and matured as evidenced by the release of the underground classic demo Words That Echo Fear. Danny Vega was replaced on bass by Chris Waldron. The band went onto to become a trailblazing progressive/technical thrash band in the years that followed.

In 1990, based on the huge international success of the Words that Echo Fear demo, the metal label RoadRacer Records (a subsidiary of Roadrunner Records) approached the band for a demo deal, which resulted in a live four track demo featuring the songs “Eyes of Tomorrow”, “Afraid Of Time”, “The Act Of Unspoken Wisdom” and “Reflecting Pictures”. Negotiations eventually broke down and Aftermath signed to New York’s Big Chief Records. The label’s collapse halfway through the recording sessions led to a long delay in finishing the record. While the band struggled to pay the studio bill, the album the band started to record in 1990 would not see the light of day for four years. The experience left the band reeling and forced them to issue the album under their own imprint with the help of their manager through Zoid Recordings in 1994. Four long years had passed since the initial recordings for the record Eyes of Tomorrow and the scene had dramatically changed.

The album was subsequently re-released on Thermometer Sound Surface / Zoid and released yet again four years (1998) later on Black Lotus Records in a re-mastered version.

Quite famously, Aftermath, in a notable court case Tsiolis v. Interscope. Records. Inc., 946 F.Supp. 1344, 1349 (N.D.III. 1996) sued high-profile millionaire rapper DR. DRE over the ownership of the Aftermath name. The Rapper tried to buy the name for $50,000, which the band rejected. The band sued him. As part of the settlement, Interscope Records signed the band. To the label’s surprise, the band delivered a record under the moniker Mother God Moviestar. Its eponymous Electro-Metal debut was released in March 1998. The case has been studied in law schools around the US related to the issue of trademark dilution.

Aftermath has continued to receive critical acclaim as one of the major influences in the genre. The band was featured on pages 9 and 10 of Gary Sharpe-Young’s A – Z of Thrash Metal, available on Cherry Red Books. Aftermath is also given an entire feature section in Alexandros Anesiadis’ 2019 book Crossover the Edge: Where Hardcore, Punk, and Metal Collide.

Twenty-five years after its formation, Aftermath’s music made its return in 2011 with the release of the Box Set 25 YEARS OF CHAOS on Area Death Productions and the vinyl When Will You Die on F.O.A.D. The reemergence of one of the most original thrash bands ever continued in 2014 with their decision to reunite for several concerts in 2015.

Coming off their first show in 20 years at Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in their hometown of Chicago, the band ripped the stage apart at Headbanger’s Open Air in Hamburg, Germany that summer. In the Fall of 2015, the reunion continued with the reissue of Eyes of Tomorrow. With an expanded booklet and remastered by Paul Logus (Pantera, Steel Panther), Shadow Kingdom Records released the band’s debut along with bonus material. Following this release was the Killing the Future reissue on Divebomb Records. Once again Paul Logus remastered the tracks from their original source and created a wall of sound in the process. Killing the Future, along with the expanded booklet and bonus tracks from the band’s 1986 first demo completed the celebration of the band’s 30th anniversary.

In 2017, the band started writing the material for their new album. There is Something Wrong is an 11-song opus recorded by Chuck Macak. mastered by Ted Jensen and released through Ingrooves by Zoid Entertainment and The Label Group. A concept record in the truest sense of the word, the album features a mix of old-school crossover thrash and technical/progressive metal and is a commentary on what is wrong with the world today. A calling out of the masses to wake up and know the real enemy. The music is urgent, and the lyrics challenge the listener to seek the truth. Aftermath went back to its early days and revived its crossover thrash stylings on several songs, but those are only samples of what the listeners have in store for them once they put on their headphones and listen to There is Something Wrong in its entirety.

In 2020, Aftermath released a re-imagined version of the John Lennon classic, “Give Peace a Chance”. The song was remixed and remastered for the new album and included on the record because of the message.

“John Lennon’s urgent call for peace in Give Peace a Chance is more important today than ever, and our call for peace with this cover is the perfect message to follow up our previous album. We released a dark concept album with a bleak message and felt it was important to follow that up with something positive. The visuals in the video are as important as the lyrics in a way. We live in a visual world today and this video needed to get out the message of HOPE. Having a young girl be the focus of the video was our way of getting that across. Seeing only positive acts when she puts on Lennon’s famous glasses was the perfect visual metaphor. Lennon’s message is transmitted not only through his lyrics but also through the perspective created by his unique lenses” says the band.

The video was directed by critically acclaimed video director Steven Nathan in New York City.

Aftermath unleashed their highly awaited masterpiece, No Time to Waste, through Zoid Entertainment/TLG/INgrooves on March 17, 2023. This release stands as the triumphant conclusion to a powerful trilogy, representing a notable departure from the somber tones of its predecessor.

In an exclusive statement, Kyriakos “Charlie” Tsiolis shared, “We take immense pride in this album, a culmination of a trilogy that commenced with our debut. Crafted during a challenging era in contemporary history, ‘No Time to Waste’ emerges as an anthem of hope. In contrast to our previous dark conceptual endeavor, we’ve refined this record. The ten tracks within are both weighty and charged, delivering a potent metal experience coupled with a profound message – that collectively, we can overcome, but time is of the essence.”

AFTERMATH is:
Kyriakos “Charlie” Tsiolis – Vocals
Steve Sacco – Guitar
Ray Schmidt – Drums
George Lagis – Bass

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  • Visionary artist KIMMO KUUSNIEMI's ANCIENT STREAMING ASSEMBLY (ASA) have released “Aurora Nuclearis”, a powerful 12-minute audiovisual experience, dedicated to the Late Keyboardist Esa Kotilainen.
Kimmo shared: "Esa Kotilainen and I worked on this song some years ago, but it was left unfinished. Now it is completed as a tribute to our 40 years of musical madness together. ‘Aurora Nuclearis,’ featuring and in memory of keyboard player Esa Kotilainen, who is now playing on the cosmic plane." - Click image to watch the video
    Visionary artist KIMMO KUUSNIEMI's ANCIENT STREAMING ASSEMBLY (ASA) have released “Aurora Nuclearis”, a powerful 12-minute audiovisual experience, dedicated to the Late Keyboardist Esa Kotilainen. - Click image to watch the video
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