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FROM ASHES TO NEW Announce “THE BLACKOUT TOUR PT. 1” with Special Guests The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath & Ekoh

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Following the recent release of their new, critically acclaimed #1-charting album BLACKOUT via Better Noise Music, rock vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW have announced a headlining tour in late fall/early winter with support from rockers The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath and heart-hop artist Ekoh.

The 20-city tour launches November 11 in Boston at Big Night Live and will stretch across the Midwest before returning to make its final stop December 16 in FROM ASHES TO NEW’s home state Pennsylvania at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC). See full dates listed below. Tickets will be available for the general public on Friday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time via the band’s website (https://www.fromashestonew.com/). A fan pre-sale is live as of today, September 12, to those subscribed to FROM ASHES TO NEW’s various socials and lists.

Vocalist Matt Brandyberry says: “Our new album ‘Blackout’ dropped recently and we knew we couldn’t finish 2023 without the ‘Blackout Tour.’ We are beyond excited to be headed out on our first headlining tour since 2022 and can’t wait to run it back with our friends in The Word Alive! We added Catch Your Breath and Ekoh because they have both been killing it and we know the FATN family will absolutely love them. This will be our biggest production and highest quality stage show yet, so get those tickets and get ready to tear it up this Nov/Dec.”

FROM ASHES TO NEW’s explosive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative music saw BLACKOUT land the #1 spot on several iTunes and Spotify Rock and Metal charts across the globe. Produced by Brandyberry, alongside longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak, BLACKOUT acts as a prequel to their 2016 debut album DAY ONE. Its 12 tracks include the band’s fifth Top 10-charting rock radio single “Hate Me Too,” (#8) which Top Shelf Music Magazine praised it for showcasing “From Ashes to New’s prowess in crafting emotionally charged narratives against a powerful musical backdrop, making it a fan favorite and a prime example of the band’s unique sound.” FROM ASHES TO NEW’s current radio single, “Nightmare,” is now in the Top 20 and growing. Stream and/or download BLACKOUT or grab a physical copy on CD, vinyl or cassette at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum.

“THE BLACKOUT TOUR Pt 1” Tour Dates:

11/21 Portland, ME – State Theatre

11/22 Boston, MA – Big Night Live

11/24 Syracuse, NY – Sharkey’s

11/25 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

11/26 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground

11/28 Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue

11/29 Ft Wayne, IN – The Clyde Theatre #

11/30 Flint, MI – Machine Shop

12/1   Harrison, OH – The Blue Note

12/3   Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall

12/4   St Louis, MO – Red Flag

12/5   Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s

12/6   Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre

12/8   Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios

12/10 Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater

12/11 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater #

12/12 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave #

12/13 Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall

12/15 Niagara Falls, NY – Rapids Theatre

12/16 Harrisburg, PA – HMAC

# From Ashes to New with The Word Alive & Ekoh only

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA Release Eighth Album “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?” via Better Noise Music

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British rock luminaries ASKING ALEXANDRIA have spent the past 15 years garnering two #1 albums, four RIAA Gold-certified singles and a #1 Active Rock radio-charting single among several Top 10-landing hits. The band have established themselves as one of the most important rock groups of this generation through years of hard touring, supporting massive bands like Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Slipknot, Godsmack, and Korn; co-headlining with Nothing More and Black Veil Brides and later this month The HU; and headlining multiple head-turning treks, breathlessly reported on in numerous magazine cover stories.

On their new album WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? that’s out today (August 25) via BETTER NOISE MUSIC, ASKING ALEXANDRIA— Danny Worsnop (vocals), Ben Bruce (lead guitar), Cameron Liddell (guitar), Sam Bettley (bass), and James Cassells (drums)—offer reverence to touchstone icons like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Queen, with a relentless urgency harkening back to their early days as hard-partying Warped Tour upstarts. It’s available now via digital download or physically on CD, cassette, or multiple color vinyl at https://askingalexandria.ffm.to/wdwgfh.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? was produced and mixed by Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, From First To Last), and mastered by Howie Weinberg (Deftones, Metallica) and Will Borza. The album is a culmination of the band’s career, melding their flagship sound with experimental electronics while its lyrics cover the band’s trademark themes of disenchantment, loss, anxiety, and dejection. Its first official radio single “Psycho” was launched in June alongside the heavy-hitting track “Bad Blood.” “Psycho” was the #1 Most Added and #1 Most Increased Played Track at Active Rock radio for two consecutive weeks and is currently charting in the Top 10 at #7. It followed the May release of WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?’s debut track “Dark Void” which has over 1.6 million video views and more than 10 million streams to date.

ASKING ALEXANDRIA have today shared a new music video for the album’s anthemic track “Let Go” which was directed by Wombat. Watch it streaming below:

“‘Let Go’ is one of my favorite songs we’ve ever written,” exclaims BRUCE. “It’s a powerful anthem about finding your own peace within yourself and being able to walk away and ‘let go’ of a past relationship. Life has hurdles for us all to jump over. It’s how we grow and how we learn and become stronger, and this song is about leaping over one of those hurdles we all face.” 

On August 30, ASKING ALEXANDRIA will kick off the “Psycho Thunder” co-headlining U.S. tour with Mongolian rock sensation THE HU and support from Bad Wolves and Zero 9:36. The tour stretches through October 8 and ends in Los Angeles, CA, encompassing performances at some of fall’s largest rock festivals including Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Rocklahoma, and Louder Than Life. ASKING ALEXANDRIA have announced an initiative to help combat hunger inequalities by partnering with a local food bank in each city on the “Psycho Thunder” tour and are requesting that fans attending the shows bring a non-perishable food item to donate which will be collected at identified locations at each venue. Following the shows, donations will be collected by local food banks to help those in need in the local community as the colder months in the calendar approach. See all upcoming tour dates listed below. Tickets are available now at www.askingalexandria.com.

ASKING ALEXANDRIA Tour Dates:

8/30  San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port #

9/1    Dallas, TX – The Factory In Deep Ellum #

9/2    Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma *

9/3    Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall #

9/5    Atlanta, GA – The Eastern #

9/7    Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live #

9/8    Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall #

9/9    Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival *

9/11   New York, NY – Terminal 5 #

9/12   Boston, MA – House of Blues #

9/13   Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center #

9/15   Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center #

9/16   Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #

9/17   Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom #

9/19   Cleveland, OH – TempleLive #

9/20   Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit #

9/22   Ft Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center #

9/23   Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life *

9/25   Chesterfield, MO – The Factory #

9/26   Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre #

9/27   Ashwaubenon, WI – EPIC Event Center #

9/29   Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/ Eagles Club #

9/30 Maplewood, MN – The Myth #

10/1   Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Council Bluffs – Stir Cove Event & Concert Venue

10/3   Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium #

10/4   Salt Lake City, UT – The Union #

10/7   Las Vegas, NV – The Industrial Sound #

10/8   Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern #

# “Psycho Thunder Tour” with The HU, Bad Wolves and Zero 9:36

* Festival Date 

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EVA UNDER FIRE Announce Deluxe Edition of Debut Album “Love, Drugs & Misery”

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Release “Unstoppable (Feat. Cory Marks)” Music Video

Emerging Detroit-based rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE will celebrate the one-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut full-length album LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY with news of a deluxe edition due September 22 via Better Noise Music. The original album, which features tracks with guest performances from Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Jonathan Dörr (formerly of Ego Kill Talent) and From Ashes To New, now gets the deluxe treatment with 10 bonus tracks including a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs”; two acoustic tracks; four Noise Machine-remixed tracks; two reimagined tracks featuring country rocker Cory Marks; and more. See the full track listing below. Pre-orders for LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION are available now via digital download at https://evaunderfire.ffm.to/lovedrugsmiserydeluxe.

Today (August 4) ¸ the female-fronted EVA UNDER FIRE have released one of the LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION bonus tracks; it’s a new version of their passionate single “Unstoppable” which has received a country flair courtesy of breakout country rockstar CORY MARKS. It will be serviced to radio and follows their latest official radio single “Blow (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” which peaked at #11 on the Active Rock charts. Combining Marks’ soulful twang with EVA UNDER FIRE vocalist EVA MARIE’s entrancing melodic-yet-heavy rock vocals, “Unstoppable (Feat. Cory Marks)” tugs at listeners’ heartstrings. Listen to “Unstoppable (Feat. Cory Marks)” streaming now across all platforms HERE. Watch its music video streaming below.

“I’m a hopeless romantic so I wrote “Unstoppable” about my parents’ high school love story,” shares EVA MARIE. “My dad used to steal his sister’s corvette while she was at work and pick my mom up for joy rides. For me, this song honors my rebellious roots; a classic outlaw story that fits just as easily in a rock song as it could in a country song and you can hear that in the way we recorded the original version, the swing between rock and country is undeniable. I feel the attitude and the swagger every time we play it live, and now having Cory Marks add his vocals to the track really feels like it brings the song home, it makes the perfect vibe for ‘Unstoppable!’”

“I was thrilled that Eva Under Fire asked me to feature on their song ‘Unstoppable,’ states MARKS. “It’s a rockin tune with a bit of a country groove and story to it. It’s like a rock n roll Bonnie and Clyde, underdogs ready to burn it up and I dig that!”

LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION Track List:

1. Blow (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)

2. Unstoppable

3. With Or Without You

4. Another Shot Through The Heart

5. Misery

6. The Strong

7. Death Of Me

8. Ghost

9. Coming For Blood (feat. Matt Brandyberry from From Ashes To New)

10. Comatose (feat. Jonathan Dörr)

11. Give Me A Reason

BONUS TRACKS

1. I Will Fight (2023 Version)

2. Devil In Disguise

3. Come Undone

4. Separate Ways

5. War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover)

6. The Strong (Acoustic)

7. Blow (Acoustic)

8. Comatose EUF version

9. Unstoppable (feat. Cory Marks)

10. Give Me A Reason (feat. Cory Marks)

11. Coming For Blood (Noise Machine Remix)

12. Heroin(e) (Noise Machine Remix)

13. Comatose (Noise Machine Remix)

14. Unstoppable (Noise Machine Remix)

In addition to the success of LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY’s release in 2022, EVA UNDER FIRE substantially expanded their fanbase following Eva Marie’s featured appearance in the horror-thriller The Retaliators (Better Noise Films) and the inclusion of their single “Blow (ft. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” which garnered over 8 million streams globally. Previously, the album’s single “Heroin(e)” was spotlighted in the soundtrack for the 2020 film Sno Babies (Better Noise Films) which saw astonishing results and to date has over 26 million streams. EVA UNDER FIRE have toured rigorously across the globe including a recent tour earlier this year in Europe with Skillet which saw filled rooms and glowing reviews from critics. The band are currently on tour in the U.S. with Pop Evil throughout August 17 and will be seen throughout fall on jaunts with Finger Eleven, Josey Scott’s Saliva and Taproot in addition to a few headlining shows. See full dates below. Tickets are on-sale at https://evaunderfire.os.fan/

EVA ON FIRE TOUR DATES:

8/11    Battle Creek, MI – The Music Factory

8/12    Evart, MI – Rock 4 Vets

8/13    Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line

8/15    East Moline, IL – Rust Belt *

8/17    Ottumwa, IA – Bridge View Center *

9/1      Madison, WI – Majestic Theater

9/3      Moline, IL – Rust Belt &

9/6      Wyandotte, MI – District 142 &

9/8      Angola, IN – The Eclectic Room ^

9/10    Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Fest

9/12    Ashwaubenon, WI – EPIC Event Center &

9/14    Cincinnati, OH – Riverfront Live &

9/30    Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # SOLD OUT

10/1    Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # SOLD OUT

11/3    Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s #

11/4    New York, NY – Gramercy Theater #

11/17  Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation @ The Intersection #

11/18  Angola, IN – The Eclectic Room #

* with Pop Evil

& with Finger Eleven

^ with Josey Scott’s Saliva

# with Taproot

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BAD WOLVES Release New Single & Video “Bad Friend” via Better Noise Music

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Platinum-certified hard rock heavyweights BAD WOLVES fuse unpredictable metallic intensity and impressive musicianship with arena-ready hooks. The group are excited to release across all digital platforms the first single, “Bad Friend,” from their highly anticipated studio album (title TBA) due later this year via Better Noise Music. Stream “Bad Friend” now HERE. “Bad Friend” brings awareness to recognizing the importance of cutting out people in your life who show toxic behavior and moving on from them. BAD WOLVES enlisted director Wombatfire (Asking Alexandria, Dream Theater) for its dark-themed music video.

“‘Bad Friend’ exemplifies exactly where Bad Wolves always wanted to be as a band,” relays vocalist Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz. “It lives dead center of being melodically catchy as well as crushingly heavy and is a great representation of our new upcoming album. This song reminds us that TRUE friendship is not about being perfect or always saying the right thing but being there for each other through the good times and the bad. It’s also to be willing to acknowledge one’s own mistakes and make things right. If you can’t do that, you might be a bad f*cking friend.”

Since 2018, BAD WOLVES, whose lineup consists of John Boecklin (drums), Doc Coyle (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Kyle Konkiel (bass, backing vocals), have earned a platinum plaque, topped iTunes, and continued to rule Active Rock radio charts with six #1 singles (“Hear Me Now,” “Killing Me Slowly,” “Lifeline,” “Remember When,” “Sober” and “Zombie”) and two Top 10 singles (“If Tomorrow Never Comes” at #2 and “Learn To Walk Again” at #10).  Their debut album, Disobey, made a Top 25 debut on the Billboard Top 200 and saw BAD WOLVES perform to sold-out audiences on multiple continents with heavyweights such as Five Finger Death Punch and Megadeth. 2019’s N.A.T.I.O.N. brought their total stream tally past the half-billion mark—unprecedented for a modern rock band.  On top of that, Loudwire hailed it among the “50 Best Rock Albums of 2019” as Billboard and Consequence of Sound chronicled their rise. In the midst of 2021, they welcomed Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz—previously of The Acacia Strain—as lead vocalist, ushering in a new chapter with their third full-length offering, Dear Monster.

BAD WOLVES are currently on a headlining tour with support from For The Fallen Dreams, The Funeral Portrait and Inimical Drive until July 28. Next, they head out with Asking Alexandria and The Hu on their co-headlining “Psycho Thunder” tour across the U.S. from August 30 to October 8. Tickets are on-sale now at https://badwolvesnation.com/pages/tour. See full dates listed below.

Boecklin shares: “Playing new material from our upcoming record with our label mates Asking Alexandria and The HU is exactly what we want to be doing this Fall. See y’all there!”

BAD WOLVES 2023 Tour Dates:

7/21   Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory ^

7/23   Boise, ID – Knitting Factory ^

7/26   Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre ^

7/28   Milwaukee, WI – The Rave / Eagles Club ^

7/29   Grover Hill, OH – Wetzelland 2023

8/30   San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port #

9/1    Dallas, TX – The Factory In Deep Ellum #

9/2    Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma *

9/3    Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall #

9/5    Atlanta, GA – The Eastern #

9/7    Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live #

9/8    Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall #

9/11   New York, NY – Terminal 5 #

9/12   Boston, MA – House of Blues #

9/13   Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center #

9/15   Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center #

9/16   Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #

9/17   Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom #

9/19   Cleveland, OH – TempleLive #

9/20   Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit #

9/22   Ft Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center #

9/25   Chesterfield, MO – The Factory #

9/26   Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre #

9/27   Ashwaubenon, WI – EPIC Event Center #

9/29   Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/ Eagles Club #

10/1   Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Council Bluffs – Stir Cove Event & Concert Venue

10/3   Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium #

10/4   Salt Lake City, UT – The Union #

10/7   Las Vegas, NV – The Industrial Sound #

10/8   Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern #

^ with For The Fallen Dreams, The Funeral Portrait and Inimical Drive

# “Psycho Thunder Tour” with The HU, Bad Wolves and Zero 9:36

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FROM ASHES TO NEW Apocalyptic Concept Album “Blackout” Out Today via Better Noise Music

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FROM ASHES TO NEW continue to break their way into the top of the 21st century rock vanguard with their compelling new album BLACKOUT, out today (July 28), via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Conceptually, BLACKOUT encapsulates the distress of the pre-apocalyptic world the Lancaster, PA band built with their groundbreaking 2016 debut DAY ONE, while mirroring the angst and unrest the world felt during the 2020 pandemic at which time it was written. Sonically, FROM ASHES TO NEW deliver a fresh spin on the sound that broke them onto the scene with their distinctive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music. BLACKOUT was produced by vocalist Matt Brandyberry, alongside longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak at Atrium Audio in PA.It features 12 tracks including their fifth-ever Top 10-charting rock radio single “Hate Me Too,” which peaked at #8 on Mediabase charts, and their latest anthemic single “Nightmare” which is now climbing the charts at Active Rock radio. Stream and/or download BLACKOUT or grab a physical copy on CD, vinyl or cassette at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum.

“‘Blackout’ is our prequel to ‘Day One,’” says co-vocalist Matt Brandyberry. “‘Day One’ was a strong representation of the style that made FATN who we are today, and ‘Blackout’ is a step above. The world seems to be headed further and further towards chaos and destruction, so it only felt right to create a piece to paint the picture we are all becoming all too familiar with. Expect much more of this from us in the future!”

“‘Blackout is the album we’ve always wanted to make,” relays co-vocalist Danny Case. “It’s intense, emotional, heavy, and most importantly, it’s us. This album truly represents who we are as a band and its massive sound will prove to be our best record yet. We are so incredibly proud of this album, and we are confident it will quickly become our fans’ favorite From Ashes To New record ever.”

FROM ASHES TO NEW are currently on tour across the U.S. until August 19 with rock mainstays In This Moment and Motionless In White along with For A King. Earlier this year, FROM ASHES TO NEW was featured at several of the top rock festivals including Sonic Temple, Inkcarceration Festival and Welcome To Rockville, in addition to appearing on tours with Shinedown, Three Days Grace and Bullet For My Valentine. See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.fromashestonew.com/tour.

FROM ASHES TO NEW Tour Dates:

7/29  Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park &

7/30  Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park &

8/1   Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena &

8/2    Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion &

8/4    Council Bluffs, IA – KIWR’s Rockfest – Westfair Amphitheater &

8/5    Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater &

8/6    Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena &

8/8    Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland &

8/9    Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena &

8/11  Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena &

8/12 Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center &

8/13 Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena &

8/15 Evansville, IN – Ford Center &

8/16 Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center &

8/18  Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion &

8/19  Albany, NY – MVP Arena &

& with In This Moment, Motionless In White & Fit For A King

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TEMPT Announce Self-Titled Debut Album Due 8/25 via Better Noise Music

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Debut New Single “Burn Me Down”

In the few years since their formation, NYC modern rock outfit TEMPT have created a style, verve, vibe and quality that is of their own making. Their tailored virtuosity is reminiscent of the giant rock acts of the 70s and 80s with a layer of timelessness that makes their music instantly memorable. The band–Zach Allen (lead vocals), Harrison Marcello (lead guitar), Christopher Gooden (bass) and Nicholas Burrows (drums)—are set to release their self-titled debut album on August 25 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. The album was co-produced and mixed by Grammy Award-winner Chris Lord-Alge (Harry Styles, Foo Fighters, Muse) and Marcello at Sticky Audio Labs in NYC. Pre-orders are available now at https://tempt.ffm.to/temptalbum.

The quartet have also Today, July 7, the quartet have released a new single—the sparkling melodic rock anthem “Burn Me Down”—from the upcoming debut. The single is available to stream and/or download now across all digital platforms HERE. Watch its music video below.

“Our new single ‘Burn Me Down’ delves into the intense and addictive nature of a toxic love,” reveals ALLEN. “It captures the bittersweet realization that someone has the power to consume you completely, even when you know it’s not healthy. It’s a raw expression of the conflicting emotions that arise when you can’t resist the fire that’s destined to burn you.”

Marcello shares, “‘Burn Me Down’ reflects the chaos of passion and desire. We wrote it with driving riffs and electrifying energy to capture that feeling. it’s about the kind of love that both exhilarates and destroys, and the inner turmoil we experience when we’re caught in its relentless cycle, unable to escape the allure of someone who has the power to ignite and consume us.”

“Burn Me Down” follows the band’s irresistible May single “Roses”—a celebration of the human spirit and the power of positive energy—along with recently shared tracks including a cover of Queen’s classic hit “We Will Rock You” and “Living Dangerous (feat. Dorothy),” the latter of which was seen included on the soundtrack for the Better Noise Film’s 2022 horror-thriller The Retaliators. TEMPT have also earned admiration from audiences across the country by appearing as openers on arena stages with acts including Iron Maiden, Shinedown, Alter Bridge and Theory Of A Deadman and opening for Bon Jovi at Madison Square Garden.

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FIRE FROM THE GODS Release ‘SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBES’ EP

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Austin, TX-based rock group FIRE FROM THE GODS have today (May 19) released a new EP, SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBES, via Better Noise Music consisting of four newly recorded acoustic singles taken from their critically acclaimed recent 2022 album SOUL REVOLUTION. Stream/download the EP now at https://fftg.ffm.to/soulrevolutionacv.

FIRE FROM THE GODS have also shared a heartfelt music video for the acoustic version of “Be Free” available today across all digital platforms. The video features a split screen with one side showing footage of the band recording the acoustic track in the studio, while the other side features a compilation of videos and photos submitted by fans including footage of meet & greet experiences, live concert clips and fans lip-synching to the song emblazoned with the band’s merch. Self-directed and edited by frontman AJ CHANNER, the music video for “Be Free (Acoustic)” can be found streaming below

“People often ask ‘who are your fans? What type of artist do you want to be?’ and I can never answer that question because honestly I don’t know,” shares CHANNER. “I’ve been to so many places and interacted with so many different people. That has had a profound effect on me. I am 100% sure that I only want to spread a message of inner strength and unity, and this song is that message. I’ve directed quite a few music videos but only one for FFTG. I knew I had to do this one because I wanted to give our fans a real shout out from a real place. I didn’t add any of the bells and whistles. We made them look like home movies because home is where the heart is and FFTG is about that. Having heart. Life is rough. Life is beautiful. There are good times and there are bad times, but no matter what you’re going through just breathe and be free.”

Channer went on to discuss the meaning of “Be Free,” stating: “If I had to pick one song from ‘Soul Revolution’ that fully embodied where my mental state was while writing this record, it would be “Be Free. Why? Because our music is essentially about freedom. Life is a struggle–I know about that struggle, and I know our fans do too. We love our fans because they are real people. They love this band because we’re real people. I’m honest and not afraid to talk about that everyday bullsh*t. I know, and they know, what it is to have your back pushed against the wall. No matter what you’re up against, sometimes you gotta let it go and just be free.”

SOUL REVOLUTION’s songs explore themes of self-realization and discovery, unifying amidst personal revolution, motherhood, and resilience. Having officially surpassed 100 million streams on their Spotify catalog, the album—produced, engineered and mixed by Erik Ron (Godsmack, Motionless In White, Panic! At The Disco)—masterfully blends feelings of inspiration and aggression with the feeling of soul-searching. These songs are further elaborated with SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBESgiving a more intimate look at the band’s creative process and message of unity. 

SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBES Track Listing:

1. Soul Revolution (Acoustic)

2. Thousand Lifetimes (Acoustic)

3. World So Cold (Acoustic)

4. Be Free (Acoustic)

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FROM ASHES TO NEW Unleash “Armageddon” With Apocalyptic-themed Music Video

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FROM ASHES TO NEW’s upcoming album BLACKOUT, due July 28 via Better Noise Music, conceptually acts as a prequel to their 2016 debut album DAY ONE and encapsulates the distress of a pre-apocalyptic world; it mirrors the frame of mind the world felt during the 2020 pandemic at which time it was written. The genre-blending group have today (May 19) unveiled a powerful new single from BLACKOUT: “Armageddon,” which focuses on the current state of the world and how the fighting and the division is leading to some of the worst social times in recent history. Stream/download “Armageddon” across all digital platforms HERE.

Watch the apocalyptic-themed music video for “Armageddon,” directed by JOSIAHx (Disturbed, Skillet), streaming below.

FROM ASHES TO NEW deliver a distinctive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music which has seen them achieve four Top 10 singles, over 600 million all-time streams and more than 75 million video views to date. The Lancaster, PA-based group recently wrapped up a month-long tour supporting Shinedown and Three Days Grace across the U.S. and will next join Bullet For My Valentine on a week-long jaunt (5/21–28) surrounding their appearance at Sonic Temple festival on May 27 in Columbus, OH. The quartet will continue to hit stages across the country, joining In This Moment, Motionless In White and Fit For A King from July 8 to August 19. Find all upcoming dates and tickets at https://www.fromashestonew.com/tour.

A lucky winner will have the chance to spend the day gaming with FROM ASHES TO NEW and walk away with their own autographed Xbox or Playstation (flights and hotel included), plus receive a pair of VIP tickets to a future From Ashes To New U.S. show of their choice (subject to venue availability) by entering Better Noise’s “Fan Love” fundraiser supporting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund’s “Music’s Mental Health Fund HERE.

BLACKOUT Track Listing:

1.Heartache

2. Nightmare

3. Hate Me Too

4. Hope You’re Happy

5. Barely Breathing

6. Dead To Me

7. Monster In Me

8. Echoes

9. Armageddon

10. Legacy

11. Until We Break (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis Mayfire)

12. Broken By Design

Pre-order BLACKOUT via digital download, CD, cassette and/or vinyl at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum.

FROM ASHES TO NEW Tour Dates:

5/21    Raleigh, NC – The Ritz ^

5/22    Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live ^

5/24    Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom ^

5/27    Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple *

5/28    Detroit, MI – The Fillmore ^

7/8      Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena &

7/9      Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks &

7/11    Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum &

7/15    Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival *

7/17    East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt &

7/18    Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena &

7/19    Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premiere Center &

7/21    Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center &

7/22    Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark &

7/23    Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewing Company &

7/26    Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort &

7/27    Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles & 

7/29    Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park &

7/30    Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park &

8/1      Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena &

8/2      Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion &

8/4      Council Bluffs, IA – KIWR’s Rockfest – Westfair Amphitheater &

8/5      Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater &

8/6      Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena &

8/8      Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland &

8/9      Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena &

8/11    Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena &

8/12    Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center &

8/13    Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena &

8/15    Evansville, IN – Ford Center &

8/16    Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center &

8/18   Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion &

8/19    Albany, NY – MVP Arena &

* Festival Date

^ with Bullet For My Valentine

& with In This Moment, Motionless In White & Fit For A King

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NYC Modern Rockers TEMPT Reveal Infectious New Single/Music Video “Roses”

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NYC-based modern rock quartet TEMPT’s latest single “Roses”—out digitally today, May 19 via Better Noise Music—is a genuine celebration of the human spirit and the power of positive energy captured through its irresistible groove, catchy chorus and a ripping guitar solo. Stream and/or download it now HERE. “Roses” was produced and mixed by Grammy Award-winner Chris Lord-Alge (Harry Styles, Foo Fighters, Muse) who commended TEMPT’s efforts, stating: “Working with TEMPT was a blast. They are the real deal, with a rare combination of musicality, energy, and heart, which truly shines through in this new single. Their passion for their music and their fans is inspiring, and it was a joy to work with them on this project.”

TEMPT—Zach Allen (lead vocals), Harrison Marcello (lead guitar), Christopher Gooden (bass) and Nicholas Burrows (drums)—showcase their electrifying live performance in the music video for “Roses,” also out today. The video takes viewers on a visual journey reminiscent of a graphic novel, with high-contrast black-and-white silhouettes that explode into vibrant colors. Directed by Emmy-nominated Eric Steinhauser, known for his work on ‘Baileys in Tune: John Mayer and Paul Simon,’ the video captures the song’s concept of embracing people with positive energy and spirit, as social media influencer and choreographer Olivia Alboher playfully and elusively dances around the band, mesmerizing Allen with her vibrant energy. Watch it streaming below.

On the song’s meaning, Marcello says: “It’s a tribute to the people who uplift you and bring out the best in you. It’s about embracing their infectious energy, being drawn in by them, and becoming part of their spirit.”

“I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved with ‘Roses,” shares Allen. “It’s a song that truly reflects who we are as a band—high-energy, infectious and unapologetically rock n’ roll.”

TEMPT have already proven their pedigree headlining clubs across the country as well as appearing as openers for Bon Jovi at Madison Square Garden and on arena tours and festivals with iconic acts such as Iron Maiden, Shinedown, Alter Bridge and Theory Of A Deadman.

The band even won the praise of Sir Brian May following their recent cover of Queen’s quintessential classic “We Will Rock You,” with proceeds being donated to May’s animal welfare Save Me Trust charity.  Says May: “Thanks TEMPT for rockin’ for wild animals. And for playing a damn good rendition of our ancient tune!!!” TEMPT were also featured on the soundtrack for Better Noise Film’s 2022 horror-thriller The Retaliators with their single “Living Dangerous (feat. Dorothy).”

In addition to the release of “Roses,” TEMPT will release two additional new singles over the coming months, giving audiences a taste of what’s to come on their debut album due this summer via Better Noise Music. The band will share further details and upcoming tour plans in the following weeks; stay tuned for more information.

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA Reveal New Track “Dark Void”

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Eighth Album Due this Fall via Better Noise Music

ASKING ALEXANDRIA today (Friday, May 12) share “Dark Void,” the first preview of music from their as-yet-untitled full-length studio album due this fall via Better Noise Music. Available now digitally HERE, “Dark Void” presents contrasting themes of melancholy and aspiration of day-to-day life in the modern world, while seamlessly blending the band’s anthemic stadium rock sound with a call back to their metalcore beginnings. Watch the music video for “Dark Void” streaming below:

“With the world seemingly getting darker and darker, it’s easy to see why so many of us struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness,” relays guitarist BEN BRUCE. “This song is about fighting those demons that live in your head and trying your hardest to be your own savior. Finding that inner strength to pull yourself out of the darkness.” 

“This theme is explored throughout the entirety of our upcoming album. We all have our own struggles and hurdles. We are all on our own journeys that present unique challenges and difficulties, but we all have our own inner strength to fall back on. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. I feel that there can be comfort in knowing that we aren’t alone. We all feel a little down from time to time. We all feel a little lost from time to time, but somehow, in some way, we are all in this together and hopefully our new album can help people through some of their toughest times.”

ASKING ALEXANDRIA—BEN BRUCE (lead guitars), DANNY WORSNOP (vocals), CAMERON LIDDELL (rhythm guitars), SAM BETTLEY (bass) and JAMES CASSELLS (drums)—have relentlessly toured across the globe in addition to being showcased at several of rock’s top worldwide festivals including Download Festival (UK), Hellfest (FR), Graspop (BE), Aftershock (US) and many more. They will spend the summer touring across Europe before heading stateside in July for three festival appearances: Rock Fest (7/14, WI), Inkcarceration Festival (7/15, OH) and Louder Than Life (7/21, KY).

Having joined Better Noise Music in 2021 with the release of their critically acclaimed album See What’s On The Inside, ASKING ALEXANDRIA subsequently achieved their first-ever #1 Active Rock radio single “Alone Again” and a follow-up Top 10 single with “Never Gonna Learn” (#6) in 2022 from their EP of the same name. The band’s loyal fanbase have garnered over 1.4 billion combined streams to date across all platforms along with over 3.1 million monthly Spotify listeners. Their music videos have received over 700 million views.

ASKING ALEXANDRIA are currently offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience to shadow the band on tour for a day, including a guitar tech session with BRUCE where the winner will also get to take home the signed guitar, as part of Better Noise Music’s “Fan Love Sweepstakes” fundraiser supporting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund’s “Music’s Mental Health Fund.” The grand prize winner and a guest will receive airfare and a two-night hotel stay to attend the concert, plus they’ll receive a pair of VIP tickets to a future ASKING ALEXANDRIA show of their choice (subject to venue availability). See eligibility requirements and enter to win HERE before June 30 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time.

ASKING ALEXANDRIA Tour Dates:

6/7     Nickelsdorf, AT – Nova Rock

6/8     Derby, UK – Download Festival

6/11   Saarbrucken, DE – Garage

6/12   Hamburg, DE – Sporthalle Hamburg

6/13   Utrecht, NL – Tivoli Vredenburg

6/14   Nurnberg, DE – Hirsch

6/16   Dessel, BE – Graspop 

6/17   Clisson, FR – Hellfest

6/19   Bochum, DE – Zeche Bochum

6/20   Leipzig, DE – Taubchenthal

6/22   Oslo, NO – Tons of Rock

6/24   Nummijarvi, FI – Nummirock

6/26   Tallinn, ES – Helitehas

6/27   Riga, LT – Palladium Riga

6/28   Vilnius, LI – Loftas

6/30   Warsaw, PL – Progresja

7/2     Budapest, HU – Budapest Park

7/4     Bucuresti, RO – Quantic Club

7/8     Malakasa, GR – Rockwave Festival        

7/14   Cadott, WI – Rock Fest

7/15   Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival

7/21   Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life