Progressive metal innovators WIND DOWN have released the mesmerizing lyric video for “Connection Point”, a standout track from their critically acclaimed album The Burning Past, out now via Wormholedeath Worldwide.
“Connection Point” is a sonic odyssey inspired by Native American culture, shamanic rituals, and the profound link between the human soul and extraterrestrial energy. The song captures a transformative journey inward, where self-discovery meets cosmic awakening. It’s not just music—it’s an exploration of spirituality, energy, and the mysteries of existence.
Blending technical precision, melodic harmonies, and heavy, pulsating riffs, WIND DOWN sound can be best described as Progressive Groove Metal. Drawing influences from bands like Nevermore, Alter Bridge, and Dream Theater, they create a powerful and dynamic musical experience.
On the evening of April 25th, our beloved drummer and founder Yoyo was in a bike accident after a recording session in Orange County, CA. Thankfully, he was wearing a helmet — which likely saved his life — but he suffered a fracture to his right tibial plateau (knee), leaving him unable to walk or play drums for at least the next 6 weeks.
Yoyo’s livelihood depends entirely on session recording work, live performances, and drum lessons — all of which have now been put on hold. He’s now facing significant out-of-pocket expenses for orthopedic treatment, physical therapy, and basic living costs during his recovery.
We’re humbly asking for your support during this difficult time. Every contribution — big or small — will help Yoyo stay afloat until he can fully heal and return to the music that fuels his spirit and supports his life.
Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and love. 🙏
Swedish gothic metal maestros TRIBULATION will be casting their spell on North America this spring! The band embarked on a full tour of the continent, for which they first co-headline from yesterday, May 1 through May 12 with UNTO OTHERS. Then, TRIBULATION will headline the second leg from May 14 until the final stop on May 25, in which they will be joined by EARLY MOODS as support. FINAL GASP + UNREQVITED will support the entire run.
The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available at THIS LOCATION.
ICYMI: TRIBULATION recently unveiled a cinematic music video for the haunting single, “Murder in Red,” which pays homage to vintage Italian horror cinema. The video was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage from Damón Zurawski and can be found at THIS LOCATION.
The track is taken from TRIBULATION‘s latest full-length, ‘Sub Rosa in Æternum,’ which was released on November 1, 2024 via Century Media Records, which was named among the best records of 2024 by Decibel Magazine (#5), A&P Reacts (#4), Invisible Oranges (#3), Heavy Music HQ (#23) + more!
The offering follows up the band’s award-winning 2021 album, ‘Where the Gloom Becomes Sound.’ On ‘Sub Rosa in Æternum,’ Tribulation conjure new beast: Part psychological horror of Italian cinema, part gaunt British goth, and part Art Deco opulence, ‘Sub Rosa In Æternum’ is a blazing torch upon a cloudy, skeleton sky. Orders can be found HERE.
TRIBULATION North American Tour Dates: Co-headlining with UNTO OTHERS, with support from FINAL GASP + UNREQVITED):
05/01: Chicago, IL @ Reggies 05/02: Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar 05/03: Denver, CO @ Bluebird 05/04: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge 05/06: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 05/07: Portland, OR @ Star Theater 05/09: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge 05/10: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent 05/11: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick 05/12: Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge
Headlining w/ direct support from EARLY MODS + FINAL GASP, support from UNREQVITED)
05/14: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live 05/15: Ft. Worth, TX @ The Rail^ 05/16: New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall^ 05/17: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)^ 05/18: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones^ 05/20: Gastonia, NC @ The Rooster^ 05/21: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest 05/22: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving 05/23: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows 05/24: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes 05/25: Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace
Bonus Track: I takt med otiden* *Bonus track on Ltd. CD Mediabook + Ltd. Deluxe LPs only
Tribulation is known for their unique blend of gothic and death metal. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Johannes Andersson (Vocals/Bass), Adam Zaars (Guitar), Joseph Tholl (Guitar) and Oscar Leander (Drums). They have released several captivating albums during their career and are renowned for their theatrical live performances. ‘Sub Rosa in Æternum’ marks the first release of the band after their 2023 EP ‘Hamartia,’ which has achieved critical acclaim after Tribulation’s award-winning last studio album, ‘Where the Gloom Becomes Sound’ in 2021.
Lineup: Johannes Andersson (Vocals/Bass) Adam Zaars (Guitar) Joseph Tholl (Guitar) Oscar Leander (Drums)
Today, the musical alliance of guitar legend George Lynch and powerhouse singer Casandra Carson shares a new digital single, “Wicked Woman.” The track is from their recently released studio album, ‘Garden of Earthly Delights,’ out via Frontiers Music Srl.
Casandra comments on “Wicked Woman”:
“In a nutshell, ‘Wicked Woman’ encapsulates all the names I’ve been called by my exes at one time or another. When I got the track from George, I was getting these tough, bad-bitch vibes, so when I started writing the lyrics, I took all that ammo, ramped it up to 100, and created this ‘wicked woman’ character who embodied all of those names plus a few more.”
About the song’s music video, Casandra adds: “It was really hard getting a video done for this project at first, just due to our touring schedules this past year, but all the stars finally aligned on the Final Ride Tour. Adrienne Beacco (Exceleration Media) was on the road with Paralandra during the tour, so we were able to put our heads together and create the concept for this video in just a couple of weeks, and then shot it at the Newton Theatre in NJ one day, just a couple of hours before soundcheck. It’s always a pleasure working with Adrienne; she always gets my vision, and I have to give major props to George for showing up and relearning the song at half speed for this shoot. But beyond all the details, I’m just thrilled that Casandra’s Crossing now has a music video to go along with the album.”
The musical chemistry between these two talented artists has created a magnificent modern hard rock album that showcases Lynch’s trademark riffage driven by the outstanding voice of Casandra Carson, who is set to be the next rock singing sensation.
About ‘Garden of Earthly Delights,’ Casandra also adds:
“It’s a major milestone and accomplishment, not only to have collaborated with a legend like George Lynch, but to have created music that I’m so proud of.
“I wrote the lyrics and melodies of each song without any expectations in mind, other than to serve the music George had written. In doing so, the lyrics are eclectic yet relatable. I truly feel like there’s a song in here for everyone, no matter what genre of music you’re into, and I’m extremely proud of that.”
1. Stranger 2. Impatient 3. Closer to Heaven 4. Ring Me Around 5. Devastating Times 6. Waltzing Nites 7. Just Business 8. Mind Eraser 9. Run for Your Life 10. Wicked Woman 11. Kneel Before You
George Lynch emerged from the ’80s hard rock scene with the L.A.-based group Dokken and went on to become a world-renowned guitarist. Aside from Dokken, he has also enjoyed great success with LYNCH MOB, the group he founded after leaving DOKKEN.
Lynch has gone on to become a prolific music creator, continuing with Lynch Mob, releasing solo albums, and a wealth of collaborative efforts over the decades. Those include but are not limited to, KXM with Doug Pinnick (King’s X) and Ray Luzier (Korn), The End Machine with Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, ex-Dokken), Mick Brown (ex-Dokken), and Girish Pradhan (Girish & The Chronicles), Sweet & Lynch with Michael Sweet (Stryper), Ultraphonix with Corey Glover (Living Colour), and The Banishment with Joe Haze.
Casandra Carson is best known for her work fronting the Midwestern hard rock band Paralandra. Founded in 2013 with a strong DIY ethic, Paralandra found themselves on radio charts and festival stages in no time and by 2018 had a record deal, national tours supporting the likes of Saliva, Tantric, and Dokken, and even found themselves performing aboard the KISS Kruise! The band remains active and their most recent studio album, produced by the legendary Michael “Elvis” Beskette, came out in April of this year.
tAKiDA, one of Sweden’s most successful rock bands, has just released their brand-new digital album, Boxroom Tour – Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall, today! Recorded in 2024, the album captures the electrifying energy of their live semi acoustic performances across 19 powerful tracks – the Boxroom versions. These versions are adding a fresh dimension reimagined with a softer, yet strikingly powerful approach, creating an intimate atmosphere enriched by lush strings and warm horn arrangements. All with soaring melodies, and powerful vocals that have made tAKiDA a dominant force in rock.
Since forming in 1999 and breaking through with their debut album, tAKiDA has ruled the Swedish rock scene with six platinum singles (including one of them 4x platinum), three platinum albums, and five #1 albums. Their success has also crossed borders: their most recent studio album, The Agony Flame (2024), marked their highest German chart entry yet (#8), while its lead single “The Loneliest Hour” hit #1 on the German Rock Airplay Charts.
Alongside the album release, tAKiDA has unveiled a powerful new official live music video for “Your Blood Awaits You”, cut from their latest studio release, offering fans an intense glimpse into the band’s signature onstage presence. With their unstoppable momentum, tAKiDA continues to push boundaries and build on their international acclaim. In summer 2025, the band will bring their unmatched live energy to Germany on an extended headliner tour, kicking off on July 18th in Regensburg.
Boxroom Tour – Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall is now available on all streaming platforms – dive in and experience the magic!
tAKiDA state: ”Come and join us on a different softer side.”
Save the Digital Version of Boxroom Tour – Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall NOW
Boxroom Tour – Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall Tracklisting:
Jaded (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
As You Die (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Better (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Willow And Dead (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Curly Sue (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Your Blood Awaits You (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Give Into Me (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Never Alone Always Alone (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Summers Gone (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Evil eye (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Sacred Spell (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Untouchable Part 2 (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Master (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Swallow (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
You Learn (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
What You Never Knew (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Morning Sun (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
My Dove (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
Feel You Falling Away (Live At Tonhallen In Sundsvall)
In 2023, tAKiDA embarked on their biggest tour so far, including arena shows in their home country and huge festival appearances – even conquering the main stage at Wacken Open Air. In 2025, the band will return to Germany for an extended headliner tour in summer, set to rock the stages in twelve cities!
tAKiDA Live 2025 14.06.25 FI – Vaasa / Lisää Löylyä Festival 11.07.25 SE – Karlskrona / Hasslöfestivalen 12.07.25 SE – Svedala / Sommarrocken 16.08.25 SE – Rättvik / Dalhalla
The Summer In Germany Tour 2025 w/ Those Damn Crows 18.07.25 DE – Regensburg / Piazza 19.07.25 DE – Hamburg / Stadtpark Open Air 20.07.25 DE – Marburg / Schlossparkbühne – SOLD OUT 22.07.25 DE – Neunkirchen (Saar) / Neue Gebläsehalle 23.07.25 DE – Esslingen / Burg Esslingen Open Air 24.07.25 DE – Berlin / Valley 25.07.25 DE – Augsburg / Sommer am Kiez – SOLD OUT 26.07.25 DE – Osnabrück / Mit freundlichen Grüßen* 22.08.25 DE – Haddeby / Baltic Open Air* 23.08.25 DE – Schwerin / Pappelpark-Bühne 24.08.25 DE – Monheim am Rhein / Monheimer Sommer Open Air 25.08.25 DE – Freiburg / Jazzhaus 26.08.25 DE – Memmingen / Kaminwerk 28.08.25 DE – Erfurt / Festwiese Petersberg 29.08.25 DE – Hanau / Amphitheater Hanau 30.08.25 DE – Chemnitz / Wasserschloss Klaffenbach – SOLD OUT * without Those Damn Crows
tAKiDA are: Robert Pettersson – Vocals Tomas Wallin – Choirs, Guitars Mattias Larsson – Guitars Chris Rehn – Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Programming and Arrangements Kristoffer Söderström – Drums
WASTE CULT unveil their new single “Ad Astra”, now streaming exclusively as a premiere at Doomed & Stoned. Taken from their upcoming debut album “Blame”, out June 6th, 2025 via Aesthetic Death, the track offers a glimpse into the band’s evolving sound—a brooding, slow-burning journey that blends crushing doom with haunting post-metal textures.
Formed in late 2021 in Bologna’s underground scene, WASTE CULT continue to carve out their own space with music that’s both visceral and atmospheric. “Ad Astra” is a powerful step forward, and a sign of the darkness yet to come.
1 – Ad Astra 2 – Delirium Of Manners 3 – Blame 4 – Blended As One 5 – Kerberos 6 – Pictures 7 – The Warmest Shelter 8 – Maze
WASTE CULT started in Bologna – Italy in late 2021, with all members having experience with other punk/thrash metal projects, including Rake-Off, Hyle, Siege Stompers, Call The Cops…
The aim for WASTE CULT has been to create different sounds and atmospheres to those other projects – exploring a slower doomier approach to their sound. In mid 2022 they self-released an eponymous 4-track EP on tape, and on the back of that started playing shows across Italy.
The first full length – “Blame” – is the characterisation of all their different influences, with a more defined identity – taking inspiration from the doom classics to the more modern post-metal sounds. This reality took shape after years experimenting in the practice room, with “Blame” bearing witness to a more introspective and personal approach within both the music and lyrics.
Aesthetic Death has always been a fan of stoner doom sounds and, like many, was schooled on the likes of Kyuss, Monster Magnet and Black Sabbath. Yet, Aesthetic Death has rarely had opportunity to work on any release with bands from these lands of sound.
When first listening to WASTE CULT it instantly resonated. Albums can become a soundtrack to a period of our lives, as an immersive escape alongside all the positive or negative things happening.
Line-up:
Frank – Guitar and vocals Pilvia – Guitar Noise – Bass Claudio – Drums and backing vocals
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