Rising reggaecore rockers AURORAWAVE have released their 2nd album, Monument, today with Ineffable Records. Featuring standout tracks like “Tibetan Sky Burial” (Ft. Frankie Palmeri of Emmure), “Throwing Shade” (Ft. Jesse Royal), “Turn The Page,” “Villain,” “Judge Me” (Ft. Aaron Gillespie of Underoath) and the newly released song “Welcome To Your Nightmare” (Ft. Taylor Barber of Left To Suffer), the eagerly awaited record blurs the lines between reggae, punk, metalcore and arena rock for one of the year’s most truly original releases.

Commenting on today’s album release, vocalist Nathan Aurora says: 

“‘Monument’ is the most proud I’ve ever been of a record in my life. Every note, every lyric, every moment feels exactly how I envisioned it, and it’s the closest thing to a perfect album I’ve ever created. I poured everything I had into this, and I truly hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do.”

With the release comes the aforementioned new track “Welcome To Your Nightmare,” one of the heaviest songs the band has written to date, and featuring Left To Suffer vocalist Taylor Barber. 

Aurora adds about the track: 

“‘Welcome to Your Nightmare’ might be the craziest and heaviest thing Aurorawave has ever unleashed. It’s pure chaos wrapped in groove, and having Taylor Barber from Left to Suffer on it just took the brutality to an entirely new level. He absolutely annihilated his part—this one’s going to leave jaws on the floor.”

Monument Tracklist:

1. Judge Me (Ft. Aaron Gillespie / Underoath)
2. Wave Shit
3. Suffocate (Ft. Kumar Fyah)
4. Tibetan Sky Burial (Ft.. Frankie Palmeri / Emmure)
5. Turn The Page
6. Seize The Day (Ft. The Movement)
7. Villain
8. Throwing Shade (Ft. Jesse Royal)
9. Never Gonna Stop Us (Ft. Ekoh)
10. Welcome To Your Nightmare (Ft. Left To Suffer)
11. Keep The Faith

AURORAWAVE will support the new album in the US this fall on their Monument Tour 2025. The tour kicks off September 19 in Louisville, KY at Louder Than Life Festival, before spanning 18 dates across the western U.S., and concluding October 19 at Mission Bayfest in San Diego, CA.

Known for their hybrid of hard-hitting riffs, reggae undertones, and cinematic storytelling, Aurorawave will bring their immersive live experience to intimate clubs, festivals, and amphitheaters this fall. Select dates will feature support from Brace Yourself, with additional shows supporting reggae rock giants Rebelution.

Tickets for Monument Tour 2025 are on sale now at https://aurorawavemusic.com/tour

Aurorawave Tour Dates: 

Sep 19 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival *
Sep 24 – Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge +
Sep 25 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep +
Sep 26 – Durango, CO – Animas City Theatre +
Sep 27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell +
Sep 28 – Boise, ID – The Shredder +
Oct 1 – Seattle, WA – Hidden Hall +
Oct 2 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre +
Oct 3 – Redding, CA – The Dip +
Oct 4 – Fresno, CA – Strummers +
Oct 8 – Bakersfield, CA – Temblor Brewing +
Oct 9 – Avila Beach, CA – Avila Beach Resort ^
Oct 10 – Avila Beach, CA – Avila Beach Resort ^
Oct 11 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre ^
Oct 12 – Sacramento, CA – Heart Health Park ^
Oct 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar +
Oct 16 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl ^
Oct 17 – Irvine, CA – Great Park Live ^
Oct 18 – Irvine, CA – Great Park Live ^
Oct 19 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Bayfest *
Jan 25, 2026 – Jan 31, 2026 – ShipRocked *

+= w/Brace Yourself
*= Festival Date
^= Supporting Rebelution

About Aurorawave: 

aurorawave is a boundary-pushing rock band recognized for pioneering a distinct sound they term reggaecore — a fusion of heavy guitar-driven intensity and rhythmic influences drawn from reggae. Their music integrates aggressive, groove-oriented arrangements with emotionally charged lyricism, resulting in a style that is both musically intricate and viscerally accessible.
 
Formed with the intention of absolute authenticity, aurorawave established a clear identity with their self-titled debut album. The project featured notable collaborations with members of The Ghost Inside, Atreyu, and Attila, introducing the band’s hybrid sound to a broad spectrum of alternative and heavy music audiences. Their debut positioned them as emerging voices with the versatility to operate across multiple subcultures within the rock and reggae landscapes.
 
In 2025, the band unveiled Monument, a decisive step forward in their evolution. The album brings together an eclectic and high-profile group of collaborators, including Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Frankie Palmeri (Emmure), Left To Suffer, Ekoh, Jesse Royal, The Movement, and Kumar Fyah. Monument expands the band’s sonic framework while retaining the emotional weight and urgency that define their approach. The result is a record that is both thematically cohesive and musically diverse.
 
Known for their dynamic live performances, aurorawave has developed a reputation for translating studio complexity into high-impact, crowd-responsive sets. Their ability to connect across genre lines has earned them placements on varied lineups and growing support from fans of alternative rock, metalcore, and modern reggae.
 
aurorawave represents a deliberate convergence of influences — not as an aesthetic novelty, but as a fully realized artistic direction. Their work continues to resonate with audiences seeking depth, intensity, and innovation in contemporary rock.

Follow Aurorawave:
https://aurorawavemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/aurorawavemusic/
https://www.instagram.com/aurorawavemusic
https://www.youtube.com/@aurorawavemusic

SoCal’s rising reggaecore juggernaut aurorawave has revealed the latest single, “Judge Me,” from their eagerly anticipated sophomore album, Monument, which will be released August 15th with Ineffable Records. The album’s lead track pairs the guest vocals of Aaron Gillespie from Underoath with the band’s mesmerizing amalgam of reggae, alternative rock and metalcore that’s captivating fans around the world.

Commenting on the new track, frontman Nathan Aurora says: 

“Judge Me’ is yet another bread and butter aurorawave track. A perfect blend between melodic yet heavy metalcore and reggae-rock energy in a way that feels raw and honest to who we are. Having Aaron on the track is a real honor. He’s been a major influence on me as long as I can remember and to have his voice on this song makes it that much more powerful.“

Stream “Judge Me“: https://ineffable.to/judgeme
Pre-Save Monument: https://ineffable.to/monument

Aurorawave’s “Judge Me” is the latest in a string of breakout singles, “Tibetan Sky Burial” (Ft. Frankie Palmeri of Emmure), “Throwing Shade” (Ft, Jesse Royal), “Turn The Page,” “Villain” and “Suffocate.” that have propelled the band on a skyrocketing trajectory, as they trailblaze a new, refreshing reggae-rock-metal infusion for a new generation of fans.

Commenting on the upcoming album, frontman Nathan Aurora says: 

“I’ve been making music now for 22 years, and throughout my career, there’s only been a few times when I felt like I made a perfect album. This is one of them for sure. I poured every ounce of myself into this album, my struggles, my triumphs, and every single one of my musical inspirations. There’s reggae, – a genre that helped to mold me into who I am today, and the guests within the album that come from the reggae world are my favorites in the game. And of course, there’s metal. The music that was my foundation in the first place. And with the heavy stuff, I really feel like we found our stride on this record. The tones are chunkier, the breakdowns slam harder and the energy is high the whole way through.’ Monument’ is a journey. Not just through different musical landscapes, but through different emotions that I think all humans feel in one way or another: Pain, resentment, joy, hope and freedom. Thanks for listening.“

Monument Tracklist:

1. Judge Me (Ft. Aaron Gillespie / Underoath)
2. Wave Shit
3. Suffocate (Ft. Kumar Fyah)
4. Tibetan Sky Burial (Ft.. Frankie Palmeri / Emmure)
5. Turn The Page
6. Seize The Day (Ft. The Movement)
7. Villain
8. Throwing Shade (Ft. Jesse Royal)
9. Never Gonna Stop Us (Ft. Ekoh)
10. Welcome To Your Nightmare (Ft. Left To Suffer)
11. Keep The Faith

Aurorawave Tour Dates:

SUPPORTING EKOH:
July 29 – Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room
July 31 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street – OKC
Aug 1 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
Aug 2 – Dallas, TX – Trees
Aug 3 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
Aug 5 – Destin, FL – Club LA
Aug 7 – Orlando, FL – The Social

SUPPORTING REBELUTION:
Oct 9 – Avila Beach, CA – Avila Beach Resort
Oct 10 – Avila Beach, CA – Avila Beach Resort
Oct 11 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Oct 16 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
Oct 17 – Irvine, CA – Great Park Live
Oct 18 – Irvine, CA – Great Park Live
Oct 19 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Bayfest
Jan 25, 2026 – Jan 31, 2026 – ShipRocked

Tickets available now at https://aurorawavemusic.com/tour

About Aurorawave: 

Aurorawave is a boundary-pushing rock band recognized for pioneering a distinct sound they term reggaecore — a fusion of heavy guitar-driven intensity and rhythmic influences drawn from reggae. Their music integrates aggressive, groove-oriented arrangements with emotionally charged lyricism, resulting in a style that is both musically intricate and viscerally accessible.
 
Formed with the intention of absolute authenticity, aurorawave established a clear identity with their self-titled debut album. The project featured notable collaborations with members of The Ghost Inside, Atreyu, and Attila, introducing the band’s hybrid sound to a broad spectrum of alternative and heavy music audiences. Their debut positioned them as emerging voices with the versatility to operate across multiple subcultures within the rock and reggae landscapes.
 
In 2025, the band unveiled Monument, a decisive step forward in their evolution. The album brings together an eclectic and high-profile group of collaborators, including Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Frankie Palmeri (Emmure), Left To Suffer, Ekoh, Jesse Royal, The Movement, and Kumar Fyah. Monument expands the band’s sonic framework while retaining the emotional weight and urgency that define their approach. The result is a record that is both thematically cohesive and musically diverse.
 
Known for their dynamic live performances, aurorawave has developed a reputation for translating studio complexity into high-impact, crowd-responsive sets. Their ability to connect across genre lines has earned them placements on varied lineups and growing support from fans of alternative rock, metalcore, and modern reggae.
 
aurorawave represents a deliberate convergence of influences — not as an aesthetic novelty, but as a fully realized artistic direction. Their work continues to resonate with audiences seeking depth, intensity, and innovation in contemporary rock.

Follow Aurorawave:
https://aurorawavemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/aurorawavemusic/
https://www.instagram.com/aurorawavemusic
https://www.youtube.com/@aurorawavemusic

SoCal’s rising reggae rockers aurorawave have officially announced their eagerly anticipated sophomore album, Monument, which will be released August 15th with Ineffable Records. Following a string of breakout singles, “Tibetan Sky Burial” (Ft. Frankie Palmeri of Emmure), “Throwing Shade” (Ft, Jesse Royal), “Turn The Page” and the recent “Villain,” aurorawave are on a skyrocketing trajectory, trailblazing a new, refreshing reggae-rock-metal infusion of reggaecore for a new generation of fans.

Commenting on the upcoming album, frontman Nathan Aurora says: 

“I’ve been making music now for 22 years, and throughout my career, there’s only been a few times when I felt like I made a perfect album. This is one of them for sure. I poured every ounce of myself into this album, my struggles, my triumphs, and every single one of my musical inspirations. There’s reggae, – a genre that helped to mold me into who I am today, and the guests within the album that come from the reggae world are my favorites in the game. And of course, there’s metal. The music that was my foundation in the first place. And with the heavy stuff, I really feel like we found our stride on this record. The tones are chunkier, the breakdowns slam harder and the energy is high the whole way through.’ Monument’ is a journey. Not just through different musical landscapes, but through different emotions that I think all humans feel in one way or another: Pain, resentment, joy, hope and freedom. Thanks for listening.“

Monument Tracklist:

1. Judge Me (Ft. Aaron Gillespie / Underoath)
2. Wave Shit
3. Suffocate (Ft. Kumar Fyah)
4. Tibetan Sky Burial (Ft.. Frankie Palmeri / Emmure)
5. Turn The Page
6. Seize The Day (Ft. The Movement)
7. Villain
8. Throwing Shade (Ft. Jesse Royal)
9. Never Gonna Stop Us (Ft. Ekoh)
10. Welcome To Your Nightmare (Ft. Left To Suffer)
11. Keep The Faith

Pre-Save Monument: https://ineffable.to/monument

Today, the band has released the record’s latest single, “Suffocate,” a chilled out rock anthem featuring Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae singer Kumar Fyah.

Adding about the song, Aurora states: 

“Our new single ‘Suffocate’ is the perfect aurorawave song. It blends reggae and metalcore in a way that I truly feel has never been done before, features one of my favorite singers, Kumar Fyah all while preaching a positive message about tuning out the naysayers and chasing your dreams in your own way.“

Stream “Suffocate“: https://ineffable.to/suffocate

Aurorawave Tour Dates: 
June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
June 18 – Nashville, TN – The End
June 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Point Break Music Festival
June 23 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
June 25 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
June 26 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
June 27 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache at The Intersection
June 28 – Columbus, OH – The Summit Music Hall
Aug 22 – Benicàssim, Spain – Rototom Sunsplash
Sep 18-21 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life

Tickets available now at https://aurorawavemusic.com/tour

About Aurorawave: 

aurorawave is a boundary-pushing rock band recognized for pioneering a distinct sound they term reggaecore — a fusion of heavy guitar-driven intensity and rhythmic influences drawn from reggae. Their music integrates aggressive, groove-oriented arrangements with emotionally charged lyricism, resulting in a style that is both musically intricate and viscerally accessible.
 
Formed with the intention of absolute authenticity, aurorawave established a clear identity with their self-titled debut album. The project featured notable collaborations with members of The Ghost Inside, Atreyu, and Attila, introducing the band’s hybrid sound to a broad spectrum of alternative and heavy music audiences. Their debut positioned them as emerging voices with the versatility to operate across multiple subcultures within the rock and reggae landscapes.
 
In 2025, the band unveiled Monument, a decisive step forward in their evolution. The album brings together an eclectic and high-profile group of collaborators, including Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Frankie Palmeri (Emmure), Left To Suffer, Ekoh, Jesse Royal, The Movement, and Kumar Fyah. Monument expands the band’s sonic framework while retaining the emotional weight and urgency that define their approach. The result is a record that is both thematically cohesive and musically diverse.
 
Known for their dynamic live performances, aurorawave has developed a reputation for translating studio complexity into high-impact, crowd-responsive sets. Their ability to connect across genre lines has earned them placements on varied lineups and growing support from fans of alternative rock, metalcore, and modern reggae.
 
aurorawave represents a deliberate convergence of influences — not as an aesthetic novelty, but as a fully realized artistic direction. Their work continues to resonate with audiences seeking depth, intensity, and innovation in contemporary rock.

Follow Aurorawave:
https://aurorawavemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/aurorawavemusic/
https://www.instagram.com/aurorawavemusic
https://www.youtube.com/@aurorawavemusic

Rising rock band Aurorawave have returned with their most intense and unapologetic single yet. Out today on all streaming platforms, “Villain” blends explosive breakdowns, blistering guitar solos, and melodic reggae-inspired moments — a bold testament to the band’s signature reggaecore sound.

Produced in collaboration with Matthew Keller, “Villain” marks a pivotal moment in Aurorawave’s evolution — heavier, more defiant, and soaked in raw emotion. Lyrically, the track confronts the idea of becoming the scapegoat in someone else’s story. Fueled by frustration and self-awareness, it flips the script on good vs. evil, embracing the villain role in a world that’s quick to assign blame.

“Cuz every story needs a bad guy / When everyone is a victim / So you wanna play the hero? / Then you’re gonna need a villain”

Frontman Nathan Aurora shares, “‘Villain’ is the kind of track we always wanted to make — aggressive, melodic, and in your face. We’re not trying to fit into reggae or rock. We’re building something new that reflects all of it.”

Stream “Villain”: https://ineffable.to/villain

A fast-paced and genre-bending single, “Villain” is both anthemic and aggressive — a bold signal of what’s to come in this next chapter of Aurorawave’s sound. Though rooted in rock, the band continues to carve their own lane with genre-defying arrangements and bold visual storytelling.

“Villain” is just the beginning of a powerful new era for Aurorawave, which will include a diverse slate of collaborations across the rock and reggae genres.

Aurorawave Tour Dates: 

May 16-18 – Garrettsville, OH – Sunny Days 2025
May 23-25 – Monterey, CA – California Roots Music & Art Festival
May 30 – Aztec, NM – Rise & Vibes Music Festival
June 7 – Long Beach, CA – Cali Vibes
June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
June 18 – Nashville, TN – The End
June 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Point Break Music Festival
June 23 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
June 25 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
June 26 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
June 27 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache at The Intersection
June 28 – Columbus, OH – The Summit Music Hall
Sep 18-21 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life

Tickets available now at https://aurorawavemusic.com/tour

About Aurorawave: 

Exploding onto the music scene in 2024 with their self-titled debut album, Aurorawave has quickly become a rising force in the rock, alternative, and reggae genres. Fronted by the charismatic Nathan Aurora on vocals and guitar, Aurorawave blends the raw power of heavy rock with the rhythmic allure of reggae, creating a sound that is both innovative and captivating. The band features Tanner Arebalo on drums, whose high-energy performances lay the foundation for the band’s rhythm; Mike Mocerino on guitar, bringing intricate riffs and soaring melodies; and Ray Worrick on bass, providing a deep, resonant groove that ties together their diverse musical elements.

Their debut album, released on August 2, 2024, via Ineffable Records, features collaborations with rock heavyweights The Ghost Inside, Atreyu, and Attila, as well as reggae veterans Surfer Girl, Satsang, and Layton Meacham. The 13-track masterpiece showcases Aurorawave’s genre-blending creativity and has been met with critical acclaim.

Known for their high-energy performances and magnetic stage presence, Aurorawave has rapidly gained a devoted following. Their live shows are a testament to their showmanship, leaving audiences thoroughly gratified and eagerly anticipating their next performance.

Aurorawave’s innovative sound and heartfelt songwriting have earned them recognition in the music industry, positioning them as a band to watch. As they continue to push musical boundaries, they invite fans to join them on their journey, experiencing the true essence of Aurorawave.

Follow Aurorawave:
https://aurorawavemusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/aurorawavemusic/
https://www.instagram.com/aurorawavemusic
https://www.youtube.com/@aurorawavemusic