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Graphic Nature announce “New Skin” EP

January 17, 2022

Raw, heavy, aggressive, and at times genuinely creepy, Kent metallers Graphic Nature are one of the most energized and exciting new bands to emerge from the British metal scene in years. Taking their name from a track on Deftones – “Koi No Yokan” album, in 2019 Graphic Nature announced themselves with the single “Grit”, and immediately began carving a name for themselves as a ferocious new force in British metal. With their new EP “new skin” – out Feb 25th, their first for new label Rude Records, they’re doubling down. Mixing moments of snarling nu-metal aggro and the scalding fury of Slipknot’s debut album with instrumental passages that at times recall the genius of Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor, Harvey says “this is where we’ve nailed the Graphic Nature sound”. Beefier in some places, angrier in others, and more sophisticated at times if you look closer, the result is an EP of songs that carry the spirit of nu-metal, sharpened and bulked-up for present-day, which lands with the confidence of a metal fist. Musically, Graphic [Read More]

The Rumjacks release “Bloodsoaked In Chorus”

December 10, 2021

Worldwide Celtic Punk heroes The Rumjacks have released “Bloodsoaked in Chorus”, the riotous second single off their forthcoming “Brass For Gold” EP, due out on February 11th. In the true nature of a lovesick songwriter, “Bloodsoaked in Chorus” is a ska anthem that belts out in passion. Irish instruments replace the traditional horn section with the song perfectly blending two genres. The follow-up to their critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2021 fifth studio album “Hestia” (which introduced new singer/songwriter Mike Rivkees on lead vocals and rejuvenated the band’s collaborative spirit, and marked an explosive new era of energy and creative release), the upcoming “Brass For Gold” EP finds The Rumjacks capitalizing off their new sense of artistry. “After the amazing response we had from Hestia’s release, we knew we had to back it up, do it justice and show we aren’t messing around with any of this” says bassist Johnny McKelvey. The “Brass For Gold” EP is a clear representation of a band finding a new voice and making sure that voice is heard as [Read More]

No Bragging Rights release new single “Walking Blind”

November 11, 2021

California based hardcore outfit No Bragging Rights release their explosive new single ‘Walking Blind’. The track is taken from their highly anticipated self-titled EP which is set for release on 3rd December 2021 through Pure Noise Records. No Bragging Rights’ latest offering sees the band addressing the struggles of addiction and the difficulties finding support. Speaking on the single’s themes, vocalist Mike Perez comments: “Getting help for addiction is extremely difficult even when the person is sincere in their attempts to get clean. The song talks about addiction and how you grab at anything to fill the void as you are spiralling. The hope is to fully surrender and to be sincere in your efforts to get help”. Now comprised of vocalist Mike Perez, who started the band in 1999, Martin Alcedo (drums/vocals), Daniel Garrow (guitar/vocals) and Anthony ‘Tron’ Laur (guitar), the four-piece produced these seven songs themselves. Recorded between Laur’s home studio and Decade Sound Studio, both in Tacoma, WA, it’s an invigorating blast of melodic hardcore that pays homage to their past while [Read More]

The Devil Wears Prada share “Forlorn” video

May 25, 2021

The Devil Wears Prada have released the much-anticipated “ZII” EP via Solid State Records a few days ago. It’s a discordant, dissonant exercise in excellence. Get the “ZII” EP here. The band has now shared the video for “Forlorn”. Hopelessness is a primary theme to ‘ZII’ and ‘Forlorn’ really drives that home”, says Hranica. “While fictitious zombie songs aren’t intended to particularly tug at one’s heart string,’Forlorn’ goes all in at the sense of loss within the zombie apocalypse”. The original “Zombie” EP dropped all the way back in August 2010 and remains an intense fan favorite. While not a chronological release in the TDWP catalog, “ZII” is the next chapter. For more information on The Devil Wears Prada, check out their social media: https://www.facebook.com/tdwp/ https://www.tdwpband.com/ https://twitter.com/TDWPband http://instagram.com/tdwpband

Of Mice & Men release new song ‘Anchor’ and EP ‘Timeless’ today

February 26, 2021

Following their new singles “Obsolete” and “Timeless”, described as “crushing” by Revolver and as “thought-provoking” and “cinematic” by Loudwire, California’s Of Mice & Men have released the critically acclaimed new EP “Timeless” today, February 26, via SharpTone Records. The artwork for the EP was hand-drawn by iconic artist Derek Hess. The band has also shared “Anchor”, which appears on the EP. Listen to the moody and vibey song here: “‘Anchor’ is the final song from the Timeless EP”, says vocalist/bassist Aaron Pauley. “It deals with themes of uncertainty about the future, as well as the complicated feelings associated with them. This EP, in totality, deals with the idea of impermanence in an ever changing world, and how we all fit into the changing of times — beginning a narrative that the future releases will build off of”. Of Mice & Men are also releasing the “Timeless” EP on 10″ vinyl, which is limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. Get it here -> https://shrptn.co/timeless ABOUT OF MICE & MEN: At its best, heavy music produces songs of [Read More]

Youth Fountain announce new EP and premiere new video for “Deadlocked (acoustic)”

December 9, 2020

Youth Fountain is excited to announce “Letters To Our Former Selves” – Acoustic, out now via Pure Noise Records. The four-song collection features fan favorites from the band’s first full-length album “Letters To Our Former Selves”, re-introducing them as mellowed out acoustic tracks without sacrificing any of the grit and passion that fans have come to love. Fans can hear the EP in full, including a music video for “Deadlocked”. “A lot of people like the band for the energy and grit in our vocals” shares guitarist/vocalist Tyler Zanon. “That’s what carries the project. I tried out the mellow things a bit on these songs, but couldn’t completely go there. Ultimately I’m just me”. As Youth Fountain prepares to move forward, the future perfectly mirrors the past. What began as a solo project by guitarist/vocalist Tyler Zanon in 2013 under the name Bedroom Talk eventually blossomed into a full-blown band by 2017, with the Vancouver-based Youth Fountain (then a duo) proudly announcing their presence with the debut single “Grinding Teeth” and a pair of Pure [Read More]

Stuck Out announce new EP ‘Lie Through Your Teeth’

October 27, 2020

Hailing from Melbourne, Stuck Out are thrilled to announce the release of their second EP “Lie Through Your Teeth” out on December 18 through Greyscale Records in Australia and Sharptone Records for the rest of the world. “Lie Through Your Teeth” is an EP based around the consequences when we lie to others, we lie to ourselves, and we in turn are lied to. The EP looks at a range of circumstances where the truth is withheld and how that affects everyone in the situation. “When we approached this EP, we wanted to create something that translated into our high energy live performances. This has resulted in an aggressive, powerful yet polished sound that we believe is our best release to date”, says vocalist Josh Walker. First single from “Lie Through Your Teeth” is “Mindless” which features Mikaila Delgado from Yours Truly. Josh Walker discusses the meaning behind “Mindless”: “This song is based around conversations I’ve had with people close to me regarding racism, sexism and a range of humanitarian issues. ‘Mindless’ is about calling [Read More]