Asking Alexandria are kickstarting the new year with a new EP highlighting the debut single, “Dark Void,” from their 2023 critically acclaimed album Where Do We Go From Here? via Better Noise Music. Available today, January 12, across digital platforms, the Dark Void EP features five tracks including the original version of “Dark Void” along with a new radio edit, a stripped-down piano version, and a Sullivan King-remixed version. The emotive and empowering single relates to those battling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and loneliness, while acknowledging the strength it takes to confront one’s inner demons and fight off negative thoughts. The Dark Void EP also includes the fan-favored electronic-tinged album track “Nothing Left” which Asking Alexandria have highlighted with a new lyric video aligning with the EP’s release. Watch it streaming via YouTube at the link below.Continue reading
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Asking Alexandria Books The 2024 “All My Friends” Tour with Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, and Nerv
British rock luminaries Asking Alexandria announce their return to the U.S. this spring on the headlining “All My Friends” North American tour in support of their most recent critically acclaimed album Where Do We Go From Here? (2023) via Better Noise Music. Read our review here. The 27-date jaunt will stretch from April 12 in San Antonio, TX to May 18 in Tempe, AZ, and include a handful of stops at radio festivals along the way. Support will be provided from special guests Memphis May Fire and The Word Alive with opening act Nerv. General on sale for tickets begins this Friday, January 12 at 10:00 A.M. local time via Asking Alexandria’s website at the link below.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Asking Alexandria – Where Do We Go From Here
Sometimes an album can be considered on its own merit, or with just a passing reference to the context it exists within. For others, they can, indeed, should, be linked to a “run” or an arc of albums within a period of a band’s career. And for some, it is worth going back to the beginning to truly see the big picture of what and why a specific album is.
The Hu Shares a Music Video “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)” ft. William DuVall of Alice In Chains
Mongolian rock sensation and UNESCO “Artist For Peace” ambassadors – THE HU have shared a new version of their 2022 groundbreaking single “This Is Mongol.” With featured guest vocalist/guitarist William DuVall of Alice In Chains now appearing on the updated track, “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)” further highlights the song’s original message of promoting Mongolian culture and empowering environmental awareness by adding English-translated lyrics, sung by DuVall—who also produced and mixed the single–and an unforgettable chanting chorus: “Hey, We are warrior souls, rolling like a river of fire / We are warrior souls, running down the dragon to slay / This is our way (This is our way).” These themes are seen throughout the “This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)” music video which also premiered today. The video was co-directed by Michael Lombardi, co-producer and lead actor of The Retaliators–the 2022 horror-thriller in which members of THE HU appeared and whose soundtrack included music from the band’s discography—and includes an exclusive sneak peek of the film which is out now on Blu-Ray via Better Noise Films.
Fire From The Gods Share a New Single and Lyric Video for “Rapture (Fool Dem)”
Fire From The Gods has shared a new single and lyric video for “Rapture (Full Dem)” today, via Better Noise Music. Taken from their recent full-length release – Soul Revolution, “Rapture (Full Dem)” is quintessentially Fire From The Gods, a variety of genres perfectly coexisting together is led by the versatile voice of singer AJ Channer. Watch it now!Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Classless Act Talks Touring with Motley Crue and Def Leppard, Their Unplugged EP, and More!
Ghost Cult caught up with Classless Act at Aftershock festival! Derek, Franco, and Dane chatted with Keefy all about their experience touring with Motley Crue and Def Leppard all year, their collaborative nature as a group, what they are looking forward to in 2023, and their upcoming unplugged EP!
INTERVIEW: Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More on “Spirits” and Longevity in The Music Business
We chatted with Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More, who just released their new album “Spirits” via their label Better Noise Music. Mark discussed the current state of the music industry, their new album “Spirits” – the nature of being more experimental for the first time in the bands’ career, the time and care spent on album production, how the band approaches songcraft, how to write an “arena rock song,” and much more! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Fire From The Gods – Soul Revolution
Anyone can write a call to action song, but actually meaning it, believing it —that can’t be faked. Fire From The Gods encapsulates the true power and reverberation of authenticity. Their message is real, they are real, and that has never waivered throughout their discography. While their debut album Narrative left an impactful first impression, their sophomore album American Sun lost the traction it deserved when COVID cut it’s tour cycle short; Making their new album, Soul Revolution (Better Noise) have all the more weight added onto its release.
CONCERT REVIEW: The Rockzilla Tour ft. Papa Roach – Falling In Reverse – Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves
The Rockzilla Tour landed in East Providence, Rhode Island at Bold Point Pavillion on July 27th for the first date. The tour featuring Papa Roach co-headlining with Falling In Reverse, Hollywood Undead, and Bad Wolves crisscrosses the United States for 27 dates.
ALBUM REVIEW: Five Finger Death Punch – AfterLife
It doesn’t seem more than a riff or two ago that Five Finger Death Punch was on the cusp of being the biggest thing in Metal (heavy, groove, mainstream or otherwise). The Wrong Side of Heaven… collectives weren’t even cooling in the racks before flying off the shelves, and the band’s touring ethic saw them upgrading on venue size each time around, building a reputation of power and excellence, and a setlist to shame all but the legends. Continue reading