C-Squared Podcast: Interview with Arsenic Addiction

Cis a new podcast series from the minds of Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), Cori Westbrook focusing on helping bands with their music marketing, sales, and promotion. Curtis and Cori are frequently joined by Holly Royle, Aliyah Daye, and Gaia Guarda who both have recently joined forces with them in C Squared. In this episode of the podcast Gaia and Curtis interview Lady A and Ripper of Arsenic Addiction. Continue reading

Listen to Drowse Cover “Wait And Bleed” by Slipknot


Drowse have put a decidedly electronic spin on the titanic first Slipknot hit song from their 1999 selt-titled debut album, “Wait And Bleed.” The song appears on the forthcoming nu metal comp from The Flenser, Send the Pain Below, attribute to NuMetal and 1990s nostalgia. The comp is only available to on vinyl to subscribers of their Series Three membership club. Previously released covers include tracks by Vile Creature, Chat Pile, and Wreck & Reference. Check it out now!

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Dream Theater Rebooks “The Top Of The World Tour” Dates 


On the heels of releasing their new album A View From The Top Of The World (InsideOut Music, read our review here) progressive metal legends Dream Theater have rescheduled dates for the tour.  The dates will now kick off in Mesa, AZ on February 2nd and run 7 weeks before ending in Austin, TX on March 21st. The tour will also make stops in Los Angeles, CA; Quebec, QC; New York, NY and Dallas, TX among others and will mark the first live performances of music from the band’s latest release A View From The Top Of The World. Arch Echo will be the opener on all dates in the United States and Falset will be the opener on all of the dates in Canada. Information on tickets for all upcoming shows as well as VIP packages can be found at the link below!

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Opeth Parts Ways with Drummer Martin Axenrot, US Tour with Mastodon Starts Tonight


Opeth has announced that longtime drummer Martin Axenrot (Bloodbath, ex Witchery) has parted ways with the band, effective immediately. As Opeth is about to embark on their US tour tonight, November 16th, 2021 with Mastodon and Zeal & Ardor, Sami Karppinen will fill in for the tour. Axerot joined Opeth in 2006, replacing previous drummer Martin Lopez (Soen) and performing on Watershed, Heritage, Pale Communion, Sorceress and 2019’s  In Cauda Venenum. Read the bands’ statement here. 

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Metallica Announces “The Metallica Black Box” Archival Project


 Long teased by the band on social media, Metallica has announced the opening of The Metallica Black Box. Debuting with The Black Album Exhibition, the Black Box will offer an unprecedented and ongoing deep dive into every era of Metallica from the early 1980s garage days up to today. 

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EXCLUSIVE EP PREMIERE: Ori Kawa and The Entals – Draw 4


Jazzy Indie Rock band Ori Kawa and The Entals have just dropped their new EP, Draw 4, out now! Besides the clever reference to the beloved card game of our childhood UNO, but their new EP continues to mine the signature sound of the band. Blending Jazz, Funk, Rock, soul and much more, with sizzling vocals and top-tier musicianship, Draw 4 might just be the perfect soundtrack for your Autumnal vibes.  Stream it now! Continue reading


C-Squared Podcast: Dom Lawson Returns (Metal Hammer/Blabbermouth)

Cis a new podcast series from the minds of Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), Cori Westbrook focusing on helping bands with their music marketing, sales, and promotion. Curtis and Cori are frequently joined by Holly Royle, Aliyah Daye, and Gaia Guarda who both have recently joined forces with them in C Squared. In this episode of the podcast Aliyah, Holly and Curtis chat with returning guest Dom Lawson (Metal Hammer/Blabbermouth)!

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