The Burbs are back — and they’re not holding back. The Bells Beach trio known for their grunge-tinged, pop-hooked intensity deliver a raw, gut-punch of a track with ‘There’s No Time For Presents.’ Recorded at Sing Sing Studios with producer Aaron Dobos, the song channels dark, confessional storytelling into a visceral acoustic landscape, punctuated by the eerie, knife-sharp percussion of a pocketknife slicing through paper.
Fuelled by muted guitars and a rhythm section that simmers beneath Brook Mckeon’s haunting vocal delivery, the track builds from a melancholic pulse to a climactic chorus. The lyrics cut deep, reflecting on moments of powerlessness and the weight of failing those we love. “What a nice weight to get off your chest / All it took was a pocketknife and a press” — it’s a line that lingers, haunting in its simplicity, devastating in its impact.
Following their explosive debut demo album Sunlight Spills Across The Swimming Pool and radio success with Ladder To The Moon and Skin and Bones, The Burbs are solidifying their place as one of Australia’s most electrifying new acts. ‘There’s No Time For Presents’ is out now — a blistering reminder that sometimes the rawest wounds leave the deepest marks.
The Burbs are an Australian rock trio from Bells Beach, Victoria, who have quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the Australian music scene. Formed in 2016, the band comprises Danny Valitutti, Peri Brown, and Brook Mckeon. Known for their energetic live shows and dynamic sound, The Burbs have gained a reputation for their unique blend of pop melodies, grunge attitudes, and dark, reflective lyricism. Their music resonates with a rebellious spirit, embodying the essence of Australian rock.
With their growing popularity and critical acclaim, The Burbs are fast becoming ‘hot property’ in the Australian music scene. Their melodic sound and energetic performances have garnered them a dedicated and growing fanbase and increasing recognition nationally.
Polish death metal legends VADER are pleased to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their classic “Litany” album, which originally came out on Metal Blade Records in 2000 with a special vinyl reissue edition.
The original 11 tracks / 31 minutes of “Litany” come newly re-mastered for vinyl by Wojtek Wieslawski / Hertz Recording Studio and the LP also includes a 16-page booklet with new liner-notes by band leader, guitarist and vocalist Peter Wiwczarek.
The “Litany (25th Anniversary Reissue)” LP will be available in the following variants and limitations from Metal Blade Records on June 6th, 2025:
180g black vinyl LP (Unlimited)
Clear violet marbled vinyl LP (Unlimited)
Clear gold splatter vinyl LP (Limited to 500x copies)
Blue black splatter vinyl LP (Limited to 200x copies, Band-Edition)
Golden brown marbled vinyl LP (Limited to 400x copies, USA)
Vader’s Peter Wiwczarek commented in the liner notes as follows about “Litany”: “‘Litany’ was definitely our fastest and most brutal album ever recorded…This year the album celebrates its quarter-century and we want to remind you of the power of these brutal riffs. The album returns to the stages in full form. Many of the songs haven’t been played since the 2000-2001 promotional tour. Some of them have never been played. I invite you to the world of ‘Litany’! Remember…you enter here at your own risk!”
Just recently VADER released a music video for a brand new single called “Unbending’, which will be the official anthem of Poland’s renowned Mystic Festival this year. It’s also the closing track of VADER’s upcoming new EP Humanihility, set to be released on May 30th, via Nuclear Blast. Pre-order here: https://vader.bfan.link/humanihility
Five years after the much-lauded 12th studio album Solitude In Madness, VADER return with 3 brand-new tracks once again produced by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Studio, UK. Featuring excellent artwork by Marcelo Vasco (Slayer, Testament, Dark Funeral), this EP marks the first recording as a quintet with guitarist Mauser returning to the group and new drummer Michael alongside vocalist/guitarist Peter, bassist Hal and third guitarist Spider.
Artwork by Marcelo Vasco Arts
Humanihility offers scorching new songs that prove to be vicious, thrash-laden anthems perfectly blending old-school thrash with VADER’s unique straight-forward fury and neckbreaking tempos. Each of the songs was created by a different band member, giving them a more personal style.
The only physical edition will be a limited 12” (red vinyl, 700 copies).
Humanihility Tracklist
Genocide Designed
Rampage
Unbending (Mystic Festival Anthem 2025)
Watch the video for ‘Unbending’, by Robert Gasperowicz:
Vader – Live 2025 in Europe:
07.06.2025 Gdańsk (Poland) – Mystic Fest (“Litany” show premiere!) 15.06.2025 Leeuwarden (The Netherlands) – Into The Grave 19.06.2025 Zdunska Wola (Poland) – Alternatywna Zduńska Wola 20.06.2025 Legnica (Poland) – Spiżarnia 21.06.2025 Tarnów (Poland) – Przepraszam 26.06.2025 Spáleného Poříčí (Czech Republic) – Basinfirefest 28.06.2025 Viveiro (Spain) – Resurrection Fest 03.07.2025 Friesack (Germany) – Under The Black Sun Open Air 04.07.2025 Ballenstedt (Germany) – RockHarz Fest 11.07.2025 Torgau (Germany) – In Flammen Open Air 12.07.2025 Skępe (Poland) – Rockokop Fest 13.07.2025 Słupsk (Poland) – Motor Rock Pub 09.08.2025 Kortrijk (Belgium) – Alcatraz Fest 15.08.2025 Żilina (Slovakia) – Blasphemy Fest 16.08.2025 Dinkelsbühl (Germany) – Summer Breeze Open Air 22.08.2025 Spital Am Semmering (Austria) – Kaltenbach Open Air 29.08.2025 Łyski (Poland) – Lyski Rock Festival 30.08.2025 Zamość (Poland) – Zamość 31.08.2025 Barczewo (Poland) – Skarbiec Kultury Europejskiej
Summer Festival in 2025:
05 June – Stykkisholmur, ISL – Satan Festival 07 June – Gdansk, POL – Mystic Festival 15 June – Leeuwarden, HOL – Into The Grave Festival 19 June – Zdunska Wola, POL – Alternatywna Zdunska Wola 26 June – Spalene Borici, CZ – Basinfire Fest 28 June – Viveiro/Lugo, SP – Resurrection Fest 03 July – Friesack, DE – Under The Black Sun Fest 04 July – Ballenstedt, DE – Rockharz Festival 11 July – Torgau/Entenfang, DE – In Flammen Festival 12 July – Skepe, POL – Rockokop Festival 09 August – Kotrijk, BE – Alcatraz Festival 15 August – Slnecke Skaly (Zilina), SK – Blasphemy Festival 16 August – Dinkelsbuehl, DE – Summer Breeze Festival 22 August – Spital Am Semmering, A – Kaltenbach Open Art.Fest 29 August – Lyski, POL – Lyski Rock Festival
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VADER released their 16th studio album “Solitude In Madness” on May 1st 2020 via Nuclear Blast.
The Dead Cowboys are set to release their debut album on Shotgun Records June 21st. Blazing out of the American heartland, The Dead Cowboys are the sonic outlaws redefining what it means to ride the line between heavy metal and country. With a signature sound they’ve dubbed “heavy western”, this band is a hard-hitting fusion of roaring guitars, outlaw swagger, and dust-kicking groove that feels like Motörhead riding through a ghost town at midnight.
Originally formed in 2005 by Bobby Jensen—a powerhouse performer with a voice as wild as the frontier—The Dead Cowboys started as a passion project blending Bobby’s deep love for classic country storytelling and the raw energy of metal. But when his other band, Hairball (a high-octane heavy metal tribute juggernaut), exploded onto the national scene, The Dead Cowboys were temporarily put out to pasture.
Fast forward two decades and a pandemic later, and Bobby felt the winds of change howling. With the world paused and the road calling once again, he knew it was time to saddle up and resurrect The Dead Cowboys. What began as a side project is now a full-throttle mission to deliver a new kind of American music—one that’s loud, unapologetic, and rooted in both rebellion and tradition.
Whether they’re melting faces with a double-time riff or haunting souls with a steel-laced ballad, The Dead Cowboys are kicking down genre walls and leaving a trail of dust and devil horns in their wake.
Upcoming Tour Dates: 6/21 Album Release Party at Route 47 Pub and Grub, Fridley MN 8/29 Le’musique Room, St Micheal MN 8/30 St Croix Casino Hertel, Hertel WI
Tracklisting:
Bad Friends & Good Times Super Country Cowboy Crazy Horses The Lake Hot Rod Vega Mexico Jensen Road When The Cows Come Home Demon Desperado
Musicians on Album:
Bobby Jensen- L. Vocals / Guitar Katherine “Wild Kat” Ray – Fiddle Brian Reidinger – Drums / Vocals Matt Leonetti – Keys / Piano / Vocals Joey Shaheen – Bass / Vocals
You might already be familiar with Bobby Jensen, back on February 8, 2019 when he was a singer with the band Hairball Bobby was performing as Paul Stanley and had his hair catch fire during a pyro burst. Not many singers have ever experienced something like this.
Bobby was the singer in band Hairball. He was also the Starchild in KISS Tributes Strutter as well as the group KISS ARMY in the 90s and early 2000s. Touring North America with appearances on MTV as well as performing at KISS conventions.
Bobby has worked with Alice Cooper’s nonprofit “Solid Rock Teen Centers” for 12 years and built the show “Almost Cooper, The Alice Cooper Show” with assistance from Alice Cooper’s prop builders and costume team.
Bobby performed on the “Patriarchs in Black“ album with Johnny Kelly of Type-O- Negative / Quiet Riot, and Dan Lorenzo of Hades. He wrote and sang “Hallowed Be Her Name” and “Dead and Gone” with Dan Lorenzo for their “My Veneration” album.
Melodic hard rockers Laguna are excited to announce the release of their debut album, titled “The Ghost Of Katrina” and scheduled for July 11th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Vocalist Andrés Espada described the new single by saying: “Ghost Behind The Mask” is a song with a dark aura. Exploring that insidious part of our minds that sows doubt and fuels insecurity, whispering criticism and messages of inadequacy. The song captures the internal struggle against those thoughts that tell us we’re not good enough, that we’re not worthy of love or success. It’s a reminder that often, the toughest battle we face is the one waged within our own minds”.
Drawing from the European and Scandinavian melodic hard rock scene, Laguna’s sound is an electrifying blend of powerful production, anthemic choruses, and in-your-face guitar riffs, with influences from the likes of One Desire, H.E.A.T., and other renowned acts from the scene.
The album, produced by Jimmy Westerlund (known for his work with One Desire and more recently Giant), perfectly captures Laguna’s high-energy and dynamic style, bringing to life a heavy yet melodic sound that’s both thrilling and emotionally charged. The songs feature strong hooks, vibrant instrumentation, and an intensity that reflects the band’s unrelenting passion for hard rock.
Formed in 2018 by a group of hard rock and heavy metal enthusiasts, Laguna’s sound is rooted in hard rock but with a distinctive modern twist. Their music is crafted to make listeners scream at the top of their lungs and throw their fists into the air – a perfect soundtrack for anyone who craves a high-octane, fist-pumping experience.
Laguna’s meteoric rise is a testament to their tireless dedication to their craft. Over the years, they have built a solid reputation in the North and Latin American rock circuits, performing at major festivals like Hell and Heaven Fest (one of Latin America’s biggest rock festivals) and the infamous KnotFest. The band has had the privilege of opening for iconic acts such as W.A.S.P., Timo Tolkki, and The Warning, further solidifying their place in the international rock scene.
Laguna’s music is a reflection of the barren desert from which they hail – a place where resilience and tenacity are born out of hardship. As guitarist José Mesta explains, “Long before it was a desert, it was a lagoon, but dried out thousands of years ago, leaving nothing but snakes and rats, yet deep down beneath the surface, water flows through the caverns of this great desert”. This metaphor speaks to the essence of Laguna – a band born from the depths of hardship, yet ready to rise with the power and energy that only hard rock can bring.
Laguna is set to make waves across the global rock scene. Their blend of melodic hooks, heavy riffs, and explosive energy will leave listeners craving more. This is only the beginning for Laguna, and they are poised to continue proving that Mexicans can indeed rock!
“The Ghost Of Katrina” Tracklist:
1. Intro – Katrina 2. Ghost Behind The Mask 3. Living On The Line 4. Punk Boy (ft. Jimmy Westerlund) 5. Wildfire 6. These Chains 7. Electric High 8. My Syndrome 9. Bring Me To Life 10. Sinner Of Tomorrow
Line Up: Andrés Espada – Lead Vocals José Mesta – Lead Guitars Firio Verástegui – Rhythm Guitars Daniel Mesta – Bass Sergio Mtz – Drums
Playing with acts such as ELO, Elton John, Glen Campbell, Lee Aaron and John Waite, amongst a plethora of other platinum selling pop and rock icons not only makes you an in demand sideman, it also helps you develop your creative side. And, silly name aside, that’s exactly what the three members of THE SQUIRTS have capitalized on.
Formed while they were on tour as Rick Springfield’s backing band two decades ago, Matt Bissonette (Bass / lead vocals), George Bernhardt (Guitars, backing vocals) and Rodger Carter (Drums, percussion) aka THE SQUIRTS came to life as a way to burn up some creative energy – and wound up becoming Rick’s opening act before turning around and playing alongside the headliner himself.
Releasing two albums in short order – 2003 and 2005, respectively – they had intended to release a third album to round things off but life took them all in sorts of different directions.
Two decades later that third album, creatively titled, III surfaces on independent label F-Bomb Records, which is realizing it’s own resurrection of sorts, releasing it’s first string of new albums since 2006.
III sees THE SQUIRTS deliver ten tracks of bombastic, high energy no-holds-barred power pop nirvana as only they can.
Boundary-pushing 3x-Grammy-nominated outfit NOTHING MORE recently achieved a new career milestone when “HOUSE ON SAND” (feat. Eric Vanlerberghe from I Prevail) became the third single from their critically acclaimed CARNAL album via Better Noise Music to hit the #1 spot on the Billboard “Mainstream Rock Airplay” and Mediabase “Active Rock” charts following “ANGEL SONG (feat. David Draiman)” and “IF IT DOESN’T HURT.”
Yesterday (May 13), NOTHING MORE—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—build on this momentum by announcing new headlining shows throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. The dates in Europe, with support by Catch Your Breath, Solence, and Ankor, launch November 7 in Tampere, Finland, while the U.S. and Canada shows, with support by Catch Your Breath, Archers, and Doobie, begin January 14, 2026 in Silver Spring, MD.
NOTHING MORE’s fan presale will began Tuesday, May 13 at 12pm ET for North America and Wednesday, May 14 at 10am local time for Europe on their official website along with VIP Meet and Greet packages. General tickets will be available Friday, May 16 at 10am local time on the band’s official website.
This touring news from one of rock’s most electrifying bands comes as the deluxe edition of CARNAL (DELUXE) will physically be available on CD and vinyl this Friday, May 16 HERE. It was originally released across all digital outlets on March 28 via Better Noise Music.
CARNAL (DELUXE) adds on five bonus tracks, including a new version of the bracing “FREEFALL,” featuring 6x Platinum-certified rock artist Chris Daughtry, available now on all digital outlets, while the moving video can be seen on Better Noise Music’s official YouTube page. In connection with the song and video release, the band is featuring pet-related merchandise on its official website, with a portion of proceeds supporting organizations like K9s For Warriors. Additionally, a donation link is included in the video, allowing for donations to be made directly to the organization’s website.
Four other bonus tracks on CARNAL (DELUXE) include a live version of the “ANGEL SONG” recorded from the band’s set at Aftershock Festival 2024 where NOTHING MORE was joined onstage by guest vocalist David Draiman of Disturbed; two remixed songs from Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria) and Justin “JD” Deblieck (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White); plus a new song that was released February 7, “WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE.” Fans can view the lyric video for “WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE” HERE and stream/download the song HERE.
CARNAL underlines NOTHING MORE’s full-on assault with soaring melodies and unique soundscapes in songs that unflinchingly embrace raw emotion, which to date amassed 133 million streams. The album received praise for being “one of the band’s most eclectic releases to date” (Blabbermouth) and having 15 “energized rock anthems that capture the band’s infectious live prowess” (Knotfest).
NOTHING MORE is currently on the final leg of their nationwide tour with DISTURBED and Daughtry, which has included headlining shows throughout the trek. Tickets and VIP meet-and-greet packages are still available on the band’s official website.
Check out NOTHING MORE at any of the following stops, with more to be announced in the coming weeks:
Thu 5/15 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center # Sat 5/17 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena # Wed 6/4 Soelvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock Festival * Fri 6/6 Nurbrgring, DE – Rock Im Park * Sat 6/7 Nurbrgring, DE – Rock Am Ring * Thu 6/12 Nickelsdorf, AT – Novarock * Fri 6/13 Hradec Kralove, CZ – Rock For People * Sun 6/15 Derby, U.K. – Download* Sun 6/22 Dessel, BE – Graspop Metal Meeting* Fri 6/27 Ysselsteyn, NL – Jero On Air * Sun 6/29 Helsinki, FI – Tuska Festival *
#with Disturbed and Daughtry *festival date
Headlining with Catch Your Breath, Solence, and Ankor:
Fri 11/7 Tampere, Finland – Tavara-Asema Sat 11/8 Lahti, Finland – XXL Metalli Mössö Festival Mon 11/10 Stockholm, Sweden – Göta Lejon Tue 11/11 Oslo, Norway – Vulkan Arena Wed 11/12 Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio Fri 11/14 Hamburg, Germany – Docks Sat 11/15 Berlin, Germany – Astra Kulturhaus Sun 11/16 Warsaw, Poland – Progresja Tue 11/18 Prague, Czeck – Roxy Fri 11/21 Munich, Germany – Backstage Sat 11/22 Stuttgart, Germany – Lka Longhorn Sun 11/23 Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex 457 Wed 11/26 Paris, France – Elysee Montmarte Fri 11/28 Frankfurt Am Main, Germany – Batschkapp Sat 11/29 Cologne, Germany – Essigfabrik Sun 11/30 Antwerp, Belgium – Trix Tue 12/2 Glasgow, Scotland – SWG3 Galvanizers Thu 12/4 Manchester, U.K. – O2 Ritz Fri 12/5 London, U.K. – O2 Forum Kentish Town Sat 12/6 Bristol, U.K. – O2 Academy
Headlining with Catch Your Breath, Archers, and Doobie:
Wed 1/14 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Fri 1/16 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz Sat 1/17 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Mon 1/19 Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Tue 1/20 Tampa, FL – Jannus Live Wed 1/21 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Fri 1/23 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom Sat 1/24 Austin, TX – ACL Live Mon 2/2 Albuquerque, NM – REVEL Tue 2/3 Oklahoma City, OK – Criterion Fri 2/6 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works Sat 2/7 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room Thu 2/19 Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Fri 2/20 Boston, MA – House of Blues Sat 2/21 Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Mon 2/23 Montreal, QC. – L’Olympia Tue 2/24 Toronto, ON. – History Wed 2/25 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Fri 2/27 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Sat 2/28 Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre Sun 3/1 Madison, WI – The Sylvee Tue 3/3 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Wed 3/4 Winnipeg, MB. – Burton Cummings Fri 3/6 Edmonton, AB. – Midway Sat 3/7 Calgary, AB. – Grey Eagle Casino Mon 3/9 Vancouver, BC. – Commodore Tue 3/10 Seattle, WA – Moore Theater Wed 3/11 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom Fri 3/13 Salt Lake City, UT – Union Event Center Sat 3/14 Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium Mon 3/16 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
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