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AUSTIN BASED ROCKERS, BRIDGES ABLAZE, LOG OVER 3 MILLION STREAMS AND LAND FEATURE IN AUSTIN AMERICAN–STATESMAN
“Bridges Ablaze is gaining national heat, so let’s add some kindling to their local hyp.” -Austin American-Statesman
“... electrifying sound and captivating story.” -Muzilog
“A hard-hitting modern rock jolt of energy, the song kicks it up another notch for the Austin, Texas-based hard rockers.” -V13.net
New York, NY – (June 25, 2025) -- Austin-based Bridges Ablaze, the buzzing rock band born from the serendipitous encounter between two incredibly talented artists—Brien Allen and Ruben Zamora—continues to captivate audiences with their transformative music journey.
As Bridges Ablaze exceeds 3 million streams across Apple Music and Spotify, and 3 million views on YouTube, they have some unexpected sounds lurking around the corner. Given the recent positive feedback for their most recent song/video, “Frozen”, Bridges Ablaze have decided to thematically present their new EP in honor of a heavier and simultaneously more atmospheric sound. Somewhere between “gaze” and “thall”, Bridges Ablaze aims to constantly reinvent themselves, and potentially even redefine what it means to be a modern rock act. Each release will continually expand audience expectations. Stay tuned for new songs from Bridges Ablaze - it will be like nothing anyone ever predicted from them. Now, the band garnered the attention of one of largest newspapers in Austin, Austin American-Statesman, landing a spot on “Meet the 25 Austinites in food, music and arts who are leading the pack in 2025.”
According to the band, “The song "Frozen" is about the end of a painful friendship. It reflects the sentiments experienced when a person betrays the core values of a relationship. The music video reflects this in a metaphorical sense - i.e., walking alone in a frozen desert only to find one's self entirely submerged in arctic water. This is a metaphor for losing one's self in the grief and pain of a broken friendship.”
From chance meeting to dynamic partnership, their story is nothing short of awe-inspiring.In the heart of El Paso, TX, Ruben Zamora, originally destined for a career in the Military, found himself contemplating his future. Despite previous band experiences, Ruben's unwavering passion for music propelled him towards a career in the industry. His professional approach to the chaotic music world has been instrumental in his success. A fateful visit to Guitar Center would accelerate his life's trajectory.
On the other side was Brien Allen, pursuing a Petroleum Sciences degree at the University of Texas. Brien's musical journey began in middle school when he taught himself the guitar, overcoming challenges with a unique determination. Inspired by musicians and situations that pushed him, Brien's dedication to improvement became his trademark. All this led him to an encounter at an Austin Guitar Center.
Their paths aligned as if scripted—Brien and Ruben, drawn by the magnetic pull of music, met in the afore-mentioned Guitar Center, recognizing each other's exceptional talent. The mutual admiration sparked a connection, leading to the formation of Bridges Ablaze in 2019. With a lineup of talented musicians, Bridges Ablaze made their mark with a compelling cover of 30 Seconds To Mars' "The Kill."
Their quest for the perfect producer led them to Robby Joyner (Fire From The Gods), where synergy on a personal and musical level flourished. The collaborative process became a harmonious blend of respect, flow, collaboration, and vulnerability. In 2023, armed with insights gained through mentorship under industry luminaries, the band orchestrated a professional release strategy, assembling a stellar team to execute every detail with precision.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience Bridges Ablaze in a whole new light with their upcoming releases. Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes content by following the band on social media and show announcements coming this year!
IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 27, 2025 NOISE TRAIL IMMERSION Release Fifth Album Tutta La Morte In Un Solo
Italian post-black dissonants NOISE TRAIL IMMERSION have released their fifth album Tutta La Morte In Un Solo Punto, out now via I, Voidhanger Records.
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Building on the dissonant groundwork of 2018’s Symbology of Shelter and the introspective tension of 2020’s Curia, Tutta La Morte… captures a new form of heaviness: not just in tone, but in intent. The band trades in the language of chaos — black metal, mathcore, post-metal — but what emerges here is something more ritualistic, more raw, and more human than ever before.
"The idea was to express a deep suffering, even violent and furious, but still an integral part of a cathartic vision, which sees the human experience at its center, in a continuous dialogue and clash between matter and spirit,” explains guitarist Daniele Vergine.
Recorded, mixed and mastered over the course of two months by Andrea Fusini at Fusix Studio, Tutta La Morte... was not written for comfort. It’s a meditation on collapse, executed with precision but driven by something primal.
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NOISE TRAIL IMMERSION’s fifth album has already earned high praise from outlets like Bandcamp Notes, who wrote of the album's nine tracks: "Each song is a Frankenstein-like collection of pieces that, sewn together, create something beautifully unholy, a mass of chillingly unresolved chords sinking into your skin and dragging you into the abyss. The tumult never ends on Tutta La Morte In Un Solo Punto: It’s a dark night of the soul from which you never awaken."
FFO: Tomb Mold, Krallice, Plebeian Grandstand, Spectral Lore, Dodecahedron
PURCHASE (Bandcamp): https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tutta-la-morte-in-un-solo-punto
PURCHASE (US): https://metalodyssey.8merch.us/?product_cat=&s=Tutta+la+morte&post_type=product
PURCHASE (UK): https://metalodyssey.8merch.com/?product_cat=&s=Tutta+la+morte&post_type=product
NOISE TRAIL IMMERSION is:
Fabio Rapetti – vocals
Daniele Vergine – guitars
Nebil Jabnoun – guitars
Lorenzo Sirotto – bass
Simone Crivello – drums
Social Links:
https://www.facebook.com/noisettrailimmersion
https://www.instagram.com/noisetrailimmersion
https://www.youtube.com/@noisetrailimmersion4267
Press:
“...few albums this year are likely to push your limits like this one.” — NO CLEAN SINGING
“...rich in vision and nightmarish detail, and terrifyingly phantasmagorical.” — BANDCAMP NOTES
"...one of the most intriguing extreme bands going today." — HEAVY BLOG IS HEAVY
“…a vivid out of body experience…” — METAL TEMPLE
“…heavy-as-hell..." — THE NEEDLE DROP
"...replicates musically the swell of anxiety, fear, and anger that arises when confronted with pure belligerence." — TOILET OV HELL
"A high recommendation." — MYSTIFICATION ZINE
"This is a hell of an intense record..." — METAL EPIDEMIC
SUN DONT SHINE DROPS BRAND NEW SINGLE “COMING DOWN” JUNE 25
Steelheart to Re-Release Remastered Through Worlds Of Stardust - November 15, 2025 “My Freedom” ou
(Brooklyn, NY / New Orleans, LA): Following the haunting intensity of “The Promise Song,” hard rock force SUN DONT SHINE returns with a brand new single, “Coming Down,” out today. The track dives headfirst into the swirling tension between serenity and chaos, delivered with the unrelenting rawness the band has become known for.
What started as a simple acoustic strum evolved into a transcendent sonic trip. “This song started as an acoustic strum thing,” says vocalist/guitarist Kenny Hickey. “I only had the main vocal hook and chords when I brought it to the guys. It grew from there. The lyrical imagery tries to capture the outer-body feeling I get while meditating—particularly the feeling of falling through the earth.”
The track’s accompanying video mirrors that heady, immersive vibe with a kaleidoscopic visual experience. Psychedelic and meditative, the clip was made all the more personal by the fact that Hickey’s own daughter, Aliya, filmed his scenes —capturing the performance through a uniquely intimate lens.
SUN DONT SHINE isn’t just another hard rock band. Formed by four giants of the genre—Kenny Hickey (Type O Negative, Silvertomb), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down), Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Silvertomb), and Todd Strange (Crowbar, Down)—the band builds on a legacy of heavy music while refusing to be boxed in by it. Their sound fuses the crushing riffs of Sabbath-era doom with atmospheric, melodic flourishes and emotionally honest songwriting that burns slow and hits hard.
“I don’t want our music to be one-dimensional,” adds Hickey. “I want it to be both light and dark, dynamic and unpredictable.”
That duality runs deep in “Coming Down,” where meditative introspection gives way to thunderous crescendos. It’s a statement piece from a band built on contrast, chemistry, and a relentless desire to carve out something real in an increasingly synthetic musical landscape.
“As a huge fan of Type O Negative, I was really excited to be asked to be involved with this,” says Windstein. “We have a totally unique sound while putting all our influences together… I feel like it’s something new for this day and age to hear.”
Whether you’ve followed these players for decades or are just discovering them now, “Coming Down” is a stunning invitation into their evolving world—one that’s equal parts brutal, beautiful, and unforgettable.
“COMING DOWN” is available on all streaming platforms June 25.
Steelheart to Re-Release Remastered Through Worlds Of Stardust - November 15, 2025 “My Freedom” ou
Steelheart to Re-Release Remastered Through Worlds Of Stardust - November 15, 2025 “My Freedom” ou
Los Angeles, CA — Steelheart, the brainchild of powerhouse vocalist Miljenko Matijević, is set to re-release the acclaimed 2017 record Through Worlds Of Stardust on November 15, 2025, fully remastered and featuring a newly reworked version of the hit single “You Got Me Twisted.” The first track from the album, “My Freedom,” arrives June 25, just in time to fire up rock fans for the July 4th holiday.
Originally released on Frontiers Records, Through Worlds Of Stardust earned critical praise for its seamless blend of classic rock, AOR, and modern grit. Now back in Steelheart Records’ hands and lovingly restored, the album is primed for rediscovery. The single “Got Me Twisted:
“This is rock from the heart,” praised The Rockpit, calling the album “mature, modern music capable of moving people and taking you to a better place.”
And Decibel Geek called out its ballads as “four of the best power ballads written in the past ten years. WOW!!!”
Matijević, who also served as the voice of the fictional Steel Dragon in the film Rock Star and has fronted The Doors in their modern incarnation, has spent the last three decades building an international fanbase stretching from the U.S. to his native Croatia and throughout Asia, where his songs have topped charts.
But his journey hasn’t been without adversity. In 1992, during Steelheart’s first arena tour, a lighting rig collapsed on stage in Denver, nearly killing him. The shocking footage went viral, and his recovery became part of rock history. Defying the odds, he returned with a message of resilience, hope, and a renewed drive to create.
After commemorating his journey with a 30th Anniversary release, Miljenko now looks forward — with new music, high-profile collaborations, and the return of Stardust, fully realized.
Through Worlds Of Stardust (Remastered) drops November 15, 2025.
“My Freedom” releases June 25, 2025 on all streaming platforms.
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PLUSH Releases New Single “Why” with David Draiman of Disturbed
Rock band PLUSH drops their latest single “Why,” a track that was co-written and
co-produced by Moriah Formica, David Draiman of Disturbed, along with Johnny K. Following the release of PLUSH'S live album, “Why” lets the band explore sonically while still paying homage to their signature hard rock sound that fans know and love.
Listen to “Why” on your favorite streaming platform here: https://orcd.co/plushwhy
Vocalist and guitarist Moriah Formica says, “We live in challenging times. That reality has often left me feeling deeply empty and hopeless. ‘Why’ is a song that conveys that sentiment.”
On collaborating with Draiman and Johnny K, Formica notes, “Writing this with David Draimanwas an amazing experience. It was also special to be able to co-produce with Johnny K, who was instrumental in helping to launch Disturbed and Plush, so there was a familiar energy throughout the process.”
To commemorate the single, PLUSH has new merchandise for “Why,” which is currently available for pre-order on their website.
There are two bundle options are as follows:
Catch PLUSH on the Edge of Destruction tour this summer. The band will be touring the US, starting on July 18 in New Bedford, MA, at The Vault. The Edge of Destruction tour goes through September and ends in Hampton, NH, on September 25 at Wally’s. Plush has meet & greets available for the tour.
For full dates, tickets, and more information on meet & greets, visit:
https://plushrocks.net/tour-dates/
Plush is a rock band with a mission to bring rock back to the forefront of the music industry. The band is composed of talented young women, ranging from 20-23, whose accomplishments and talent eclipse their age.
Plush is fronted by singer, songwriter and guitarist Moriah Formica, bassist Ashley Suppa, and drummer Faith Powell.
For more on Plush, visit: https://plushrocks.net/
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DÉJÀ VU (WE HAVE ALL BEEN HERE BEFORE) THE NEW ALBUM OUT TODAY ON LP, CD & DIGITAL FORMATS THROUGH C
“A tribute crafted with deep love and respect… an impressively stately tilt at the original……This isn't a note by note recreation of Déjà Vu, more a creative revisitation, and The Wandering Hearts bravely come within a whisker of something truly exceptional….”
★★★MOJO
“...the blend of male and female voices works beautifully; the trio’s trademark harmonies are sweetly melodic, seemingly effortless and totally flawless.”
Americana UK
“Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s 1970 album Déjà Vu possesses such an iconic status that it takes some artistic ability and daring to reinvent the album. The Wandering Hearts have both.”
★★★★ Shindig!
CURRENTLY ON SUMMER UK TOUR | DATES AND TICKETS BELOW
BAND SET TO PERFORM NASHVILLE MEETS LONDON THIS OCTOBER
LISTEN HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “CARRY ON” HERE
“A tribute crafted with deep love and respect… an impressively stately tilt at the original……This isn't a note by note recreation of Déjà Vu, more a creative revisitation, and The Wandering Hearts bravely come within a whisker of something truly exceptional….”
★★★MOJO
“...the blend of male and female voices works beautifully; the trio’s trademark harmonies are sweetly melodic, seemingly effortless and totally flawless.”
Americana UK
“Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s 1970 album Déjà Vu possesses such an iconic status that it takes some artistic ability and daring to reinvent the album. The Wandering Hearts have both.”
★★★★ Shindig!
CURRENTLY ON SUMMER UK TOUR | DATES AND TICKETS BELOW
BAND SET TO PERFORM NASHVILLE MEETS LONDON THIS OCTOBER
LISTEN HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “CARRY ON” HERE
THE WANDERING HEARTS DÉJÀ VU (WE HAVE ALL BEEN HERE BEFORE):
01 Carry On
02 Teach Your Children
03 Almost Cut My Hair
04 Helpless
05 Woodstock
06 Déjà Vu
07 Our House
08 4 + 20
09 Country Girl
10 Everybody I Love You
CONNECT WITH THE WANDERING HEARTS: INSTAGRAM | X | YOUTUBE TIKTOK
AGENTS OF YOUR DEMISE
"SICK EXISTENCE" is another song that musically sounds a lot happier at some points than it really is... it tells an important story, If you know you know. I've been waiting to finish this song for a long time so getting it out into the world has been a long time coming."
- Stephen Chesney
ON THE SICK EXISTENCE RECORDING PROCESS:
“We'd been hanging out at a crochet circle and after a lot of hand cramps and light banter we decided to throw our knitting needles at the b*tch giving the class and say stick these up your ass, we're going to go rock this f*cker.” - Eric Dover
Meet the Band
AGENTS OF YOUR DEMISE
Featuring STEPHEN CHESNEY,
SLASH'S SNAKEPIT VOCALIST ERIC DOVER, BILLY SHEEHAN, KoRn's RAY LUZIER & GUNS N' ROSES DIZZY REED for Fiery
THE SONGS
"What you hear on the record in a lot of ways is the story of the last 10/15 years of my life. They’re songs written during some crazy peaks and valleys and I think that makes it a very relatable record. A lot of anger, a lot of venting and a few receipts (maybe…) but there’s a pretty good sense of humor kept within the lyrics throughout. The musicianship of the guys involved is as incredible as you’d expect from them, it was amazing having the songs come together with guys that have the ability that these guys do... and then having Dizzy sign on for the final two songs I was tracking made all the time that it took to get to this point worth it.” - Stephen Chesney
THOUGHTS ON THE RECORD
“I had such a blast playing on this record,
Ray Luzier is so awesome on drums and Stephen played some spectacular guitar on his great songs. I’m glad I could be a part of this!”
- Billy Sheehan
ON THE BAND COMING TOGETHER
“Stephen called me and said hey so i’ve got this idea and these guys in mind to put a band together for a record so I said whats in it for me? - He said he’d buy me a lap dance from a stripper and take you to Buc-ee's to buy beef jerky and I said you know what when you put it that way... by god I’m in.” - Eric Dover
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RAVEN BLACK RAVEN BLACK UNVEILS HAUNTING NEW SINGLE “DEATH WALTZ” – A MACABRE MASTERPIECE OF METAL A
Prepare to enter the carnival of shadows. The twisted, theatrical, and unapologetically fierce metal band RAVEN BLACK has returned from the depths of the underworld to unleash their latest sonic nightmare: “DEATH WALTZ.” A hypnotic blend of gothic horror, symphonic metal, and psychotic storytelling, this track is more than just music—it's a dance with death itself.
Driven by thunderous guitar riffs, spine-chilling orchestral layers, and Raven’s haunting, operatic vocals that shift seamlessly into guttural growls,
“DEATH WALTZ” invites listeners into a fever dream where nightmares pirouette in time to a sinister rhythm. It's a track that blurs the line between performance and possession.
This release marks a new chapter for RAVEN BLACK—a darker, more intense evolution of their already infamous sound. Produced by Ulrich Wild (Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones), the single showcases the band’s signature fusion of metal mayhem and circus macabre, with a cinematic flair that could summon the dead to dance.
Meet RAVEN BLACK, a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal, influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal music, serves as the soundtrack to vocalist Raven's duality as she shares her story of being a hybrid of both dark and light.
Drawing from a myriad of musical inspirations, RAVEN BLACK expertly blends elements from their favorite art forms, including movies, ethnic backgrounds, and personal life experiences. Each song is crafted to take fans on an adventure, offering new perspectives and understandings. Their sound ranges from melodic to dark, fun to raging and psychotic—yet every track tells a story.
At the heart of their narrative lies a comic book character: a girl whose innocence was taken at a young age. Overcoming her demons and cursed by her predators, she discovers she is half human, half doll. The doll within her is dark, and as she embraces her inner darkness, she travels with her demons who protect her from those seeking to steal her inner power.
She is the key.
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
I'm thrilled to release my last track of 2023, "All The Way From America"! Get ready for even more music in 2024! Share your thoughts in the comments below and stream it here: https://bit.ly/StreamATWFA
InnovaniacMusic
Another new album from @InnovaniacMusic released today! This album, Chaotic Beautiful, defies genres and defies logic yet somehow it all comes together beautifully as a musical journey! Check it out to hear something refreshing and different.
