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September 13, 2025

Mitch Schneider Looks Back at Former Client Tom Waits

Tom Waits’ terrific fifth album ‘Foreign Affairs’ was released on this day (September 13) in 1977. I reviewed it for the monthly Crawdaddy (it was one of the many plum assignments that editor Jon Pareles gave me).

Back then, I was 21 and living at my folks’ house in the Bronx. I would lock myself up in their basement (when I wasn’t going to shows) and listen to test pressings of albums that were assigned to me to review.

It was always a nerve-racking experience to review albums because you hoped and prayed you would “get it right“ and do a great album justice. There was of course no Internet back then so you couldn’t read, and perhaps be influenced by, what other writers may have been saying about a particular album ahead of its release. You were pretty much on your own when it came to forming an opinion.

Years later, in 1999 at MSO PR, I handled the PR, along with my friend and former associate Tresa Redburn, for Waits’ deeply moving “Mule Variations” album. That was a fantastic full circle moment for me.

September 12, 2025

THE RASMUS’ Much-Anticipated ‘Weirdo’ Album + Video For The Title Track Feat. The Funeral Portrait Singer Lee Jennings Out Today

DT: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

Download HERE; credit: Jeremy Saffer
Left to right: The Funeral Portrait’s Lee Jennings, The Rasmus’ Lauri Ylönen

THE RASMUS
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ‘WEIRDO’ ALBUM
OUT TODAY VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
GLOBAL “WEIRDO TOUR” CONTINUES THIS FALL

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THE TITLE TRACK
FEATURING THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT SINGER LEE JENNINGS HERE

STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM HERE
ALBUM AND TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Download cover artwork HERE; Download merch bundle artwork HERE

It’s been almost a year since 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS (@therasmusofficial) released the first single (“Rest In Pieces” on October 24, 2024) from their highly anticipated 11^th studio album, WEIRDO, which finally arrives today (September 12) via Better Noise Music (their first for the label) and Playground Music. The album, as well as limited-edition merchandise bundles, are available now HERE.

Known for their musically dark atmospheres, the band subversively merges catchy modern pop stylings with stadium-sized guitar crunch throughout the songs on WEIRDO.

“I find it comforting that our 11th album, WEIRDO, has pretty much the same message as on our first album released in 1996,” explains frontman Lauri Ylönen. “It is to defend and praise the ones who are different from the masses and proudly being themselves as they are. It has been our philosophy from the very beginning.”

Ylönen further explains the power behind being a “weirdo.” “In this society I’ve always felt that I’ve had to prove myself for being the way I am or doing the things I do. I’ve always felt like an outsider not fitting the norm. I’ve been called a weirdo, misfit and a freak. That used to make me angry—but not anymore. It’s become my source of strength and confidence. I’ve realized the power of it. All the people I find exciting and inspiring are somehow strange. We, the Weirdos, unite and feed off people’s judging attitudes. The fact is they’re just afraid of us. Afraid of our capability to create new and change the future. Are you a Weirdo? Join us…”

To celebrate today’s album release, THE RASMUS is excited to share the title track with their legions of fans, especially since they teamed up with The Funeral Portrait singer Lee Jennings for song and accompanying video which can be seen now on the band’s official YouTube page HERE.

“‘Weirdo’ was the first song we wrote and it shaped the concept for the entire album,” says Ylönen. “It celebrates being different and individual. Since the first song I ever wrote in 1994 called ‘Myself,’ I’ve felt like an outcast and someone who doesn’t quite fit in.”

“Being a part of ‘Weirdo’ with The Rasmus has been incredible,” continues The Funeral Portrait singer Lee Jennings. “It’s an anthem for the outcasts, and I’m beyond proud of how it turned out. Working with such an iconic band has been awesome, and now we’re hitting the road together across Europe. Get ready! The Funeral Portrait and The Rasmus are coming to represent all of the Weirdos across Europe this November.”

The “‘Weirdo” single release is the follow up to “Love Is A Bitch” (released July 11 and described by lead singer Lauri Ylönen as a “wildcard” track for the band), which can be streamed and downloaded HERE, while the video can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page HERE (which has over 100k views).

The fourth single, “Break These Chains,” was released May 16 along with the “Break These Chains” video, which has since garnered over 812k views, while “Creatures of Chaos” arrived March 28, with the video racking up over 875k views. The album’s first single, “Rest In Pieces,” was rolled out on October 25, 2024, paired with a lyric video which now has amassed over 668k views.

Most of the songs on WEIRDO were written by Lauri Ylönen, Desmond Child (who contributed to the band’s BLACK ROSES and RISE albums and has worked with Bon Jovi, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, among countless others) and Marti Fredriksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Veil Brides) in Folegandros, Greece. That’s where Lauri and Desmond met up to work on material that Lauri brought. THE RASMUS then did full band demos of all the tracks in Finland in July 2023, with production led by Frederiksen and Child.

Later, they finalized the songs and recorded the album with the whole band in Marti Fredriksen‘s Sienna Studios in Nashville. Some of the tracks were mixed by Fredriksen in Nashville, assisted by Evan Fredriksen, while other mixes were done by Chris Baseford (Nickelback, Shinedown, Daughtry) in Vancouver, Canada and by Claudius Mittendorfer (Panic! At The Disco, We Are Scientists) in London, and Joseph McQueen (Bad Wolves, As I Lay Dying, From Ashes To New) in Los Angeles. Additional production by McQueen injects a fresh intensity into tracks like “Creatures of Chaos” and “Break These Chains,” while Ylönen himself takes the helm on “Rest in Pieces” alongside Alex Mattson.

Last month (on July 19), The Rasmus played a charity concert in Ukraine on as the headliner of the Atlas Festival, as the only foreign artist at the event. Over 110,000 people were in attendance, and there was a comprehensive security system and evacuation plan for the audience and performers in just a few minutes if it was necessary. Thankfully the festival went off without any issues and they were able to raise over $2.5 million Ukraine’s air defenses. Last year, the festival raised over two million euros. The artists can choose to direct their charitable funds to any Ukraine-related cause, such as supporting children’s hospitals, purchasing ambulances, or helping combat medical personnel.

“Going back to Ukraine really hit us hard. The people there are just incredible,” says Lauri Ylönen. “Their strength, their spirit, the way they come together…it’s powerful to see and even more powerful to feel. We also got to catch up with Kalush Orchestra, which was great! Playing ‘In The Shadows of Ukraine’ with all those people in front of us—that’s the kind of thing you never forget.”

THE RASMUS will bring their unforgettable stage show to audiences worldwide in 2025 on the “Weirdo Tour,” shows for 2026 are starting to be confirmed. They recently concluded a month-long U.S. trek with The Funeral Portrait and their own North American headlining tour. Tickets are on sale now for its European leg (9/12 – 12/6), while tickets for their 2026 shows will go on-sale July 17; see the full dates listed below.

Melodicmag.com described a recent tour stop in Boston as having, “…a special energy throughout the night, as the band mentioned many times how happy and fortunate they felt to finally be playing in Boston…It is safe to say The Rasmus gifted their loyal fans with a jam-packed show that is sure to be unforgettable.”

With their new album WEIRDO, THE RASMUS once again proves why they remain a force to be reckoned with in the rock world. In their native Finland, where they are the reigning #1 rock band, THE RASMUS stands at #1 on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and Deezer as far as followers, views, likes and streams. It is often said that the best bands are the ones which keep surprising you time and time again, in the most thrilling of ways. This is something that the 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified band have been doing since their major label debut and a creative responsibility they take great pride in. If you’ve listened to any of their albums, you’ll be able to hear a kaleidoscopic collage of heavy guitars against futuristic electronics, as well as pop hooks that can find their way into the heart of any kind of music fan. As a direct result, they’ve become one of Finland’s greatest musical exports, selling millions of records worldwide and winning award after award.

THE RASMUS “WEIRDO TOUR” 2025 DATES

9/12 Tampere, FI – Tavara-Asema

9/13 Turku, FI – Logomo

9/19 Kuopio, FI – Sawohouse Underground

9/20 Oulu, FI – Tullisali

9/26 Seinäjoki, FI – Rytmikorjaamo

9/27 Jyväskylä, FI – Lutakko

10/03 Lahti, FI – Möysän Musaklubi

10/04 Joensuu, FI – Kerubi

10/17 Helsinki, FI – Tavastia

10/18 Helsinki, FI – Tavastia

10/23 Limassol, CY – Monte Caputo

10/25 Athens, GR – Floyd

10/27 Dubai, UAE – The Agenda

10/29 Tashkent, UZ – Palace of Alisher Navoy

10/31 Astana, KZ – Grand Hall by Wyndham

11/1 Almaty, KZ – Bakshasaray

11/3 Tbilisi, GE – Elektroyard

11/4 Baku, Az – Heydar Aaliyev Palace

11/6 Istanbul, TR – IF Performance Hall

11/8 Belgrade, RS – MTS Dvorana

11/11 Hamburg, DE – Markthalle

11/12 Berlin, DE – Metropol

11/13 Warsaw, PL – Stodola

11/14 Brno, CZ – Sono Centrum

11/15 Budapest, HU – Barba Negra

11/16 Vienna, AT – Simm City

11/17 Munich, DE – Technikum

11/18 Milan, IT – Alcatraz

11/20 Zurich, CH – Komplex 457

11/21 Karlsruhe, DE – Substage

11/22 Saarbrucken, DE – Garage

11/23 Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp

11/25 Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall

11/26 Utrecht, NL – Tivoli

11/27 Antwerp, BE – Trix

11/28 Paris, FR – La Cigale

11/30 Glasgow, GB – SWG3 Galvanizers

12/1 Manchester, GB – O2 Ritz

12/2 Cardiff, GB – Great Hall

12/4 London, GB – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

12/5 Southampton, GB – 1865

12/6 Nottingham, GB – Rock City

12/10 Guadalajara, MX – Auditorio Telmex

12/12 Monterrey, MX – Auditorio Banamex

12/13 Mexico City, MX – Velodromo Olimpico

1/30/26 Brisbane, AU – The Triffid

1/31/26 Sydney, AU – Manning Bar

2/1/26 Melbourne, AU – Max Watt

Download HERE; credit: Venla Shalin
L-R: Eero Heinonen (bass), Emppu Suhonen (guitars), Lauri Ylönen (vocals), Aki Hakala (drums)

Watch a trailer for WEIRDO via THE NOISE Presents HERE

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Yellowcard, Sabaton, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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SRO PR
Amanda Cagan – amanda@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

September 12, 2025

JEFF LARSON & GERRY BECKLEY (America) To Release Album ‘Jeff Larson With Gerry Beckley’ Oct. 24 on Melody Place; First Single “C’mon Home” Out Today

DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

JEFF LARSON AND GERRY BECKLEY
JOIN FORCES FOR THE ALBUM
‘JEFF LARSON WITH GERRY BECKLEY’
OUT OCTOBER 24 ON MELODY PLACE

THE ALBUM’S FIRST SINGLE “C’MON HOME”
ARRIVES TODAY, SEPTEMBER 12
LISTEN TO “C’MON HOME” HERE

A pool with chairs and a red cube AI-generated content may be incorrect. Cover Art (Download)

Singer, songwriter, and mainstay of the Bay Area music scene Jeff Larson and longtime collaborator Gerry Beckley—known mostly as half of the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum-selling rock group America with co-founder Dewey Bunnell—have joined forces to create the album JEFF LARSON WITH GERRY BECKLEY. Due October 24 on the Nashville-based Melody Place label, it’s a fresh modern-sounding recording with roots in the golden California sound and highlighted by two voices which often soar in tight harmony.

This is especially illustrated by release of the first single “C’mon Home,” out today (September 12) and coinciding with Beckley’s birthday. The Beckley-Larson composition possesses distinctive twin lead vocals, glistening harmonies, ringing guitars, and lyrics that movingly offer a guiding hand to someone who’s lost their way: “Where you gonna run to now boy/When you’re all alone?/Riding like a lonesome cowboy/You were born to roam/…Why don’t you come on home.” Listen to the song HERE and pre-order/pre-save it HERE.

“‘C’mon Home’ was the last song to be added to this project,” says Larson. “I think we knew we had a strong set of songs but maybe lacked one more to fill it out. Gerry sent me a track he was working on that I could tell already had a vibe and a hook with the slide part he did. He had the initial verse lines and chorus idea, so he asked if I would fill the lyric in and sing it. To me this is classic Gerry Beckley production with hooks all over. It seems to have almost written and sung itself.”

Beckley says that “after retiring from my life of touring a couple years ago, I discovered that my love for writing and recording has not abated. If anything, this extra daylight in my schedule has allowed me to focus even more on this part of my creativity. This latest collaboration with Jeff I think stands as a great example. We have been writing and recording together for years now and I feel this is some of our best work ever.”

A person holding a guitar AI-generated content may be incorrect. Jeff Larson (Photo Credit: Patrick Fore)

A person playing a guitar AI-generated content may be incorrect. Gerry Beckley (Photo Credit: Eric Halvorsen)

The eleven compositions on JEFF LARSON WITH GERRY BECKLEY extend the longtime collaboration that began in 1998 when Larson recorded a song by America co-founder Beckley. Not long after, Gerry returned the favor and sang on one of Jeff’s songs. A friendship was born. 2008 saw the release of Heart of the Valley. Inspired by 1970’s Nilsson Sings Newman, on which Harry Nilsson paid tribute to his contemporary Randy Newman with Randy on piano, Heart of the Valley found Larson movingly interpreting the Beckley songbook with Gerry contributing voice and accompaniment. The gorgeously atmospheric title song of Heart of the Valley might have referred to the California freeway known as the 405 (which indeed runs through the heart of the San Fernando Valley) but its appeal and universality extended far beyond the Golden State.

JEFF LARSON WITH GERRY BECKLEY continues their collective story in song. Produced and engineered by Beckley and Larson, it’s a melodic and eclectic set of songs by two friends, singers, and songwriters. Their vocal blend is a sweet and near-familial one as the singer-songwriters reflect on love, loss, and connection–and the poignant connection they’ve made here is one that’s both deeply rooted and vividly in flight. For these two artists, the song’s the thing.

“This project started by going through some of the songs Gerry and I had tracked between 2024-2025,” offers Larson. We have been writing and recording at a steady pace since 2020–on average a song a week. Over time, some songs had their own personality where they didn’t fit either of our solo endeavors. These were also the songs that were more 50/50 collaborations. I was me simply gathering a playlist of those songs, along with a handful of others that fit the idea of a more collaborative project. I sent the playlist to Gerry, and he came back immediately with, “There’s an album here.’”

From the opening strains of “Baby Goodbye,” Jeff Larson with Gerry Beckley proves transporting. The song’s farewell may be an emphatic one, but the importance of connection, and lightening one’s load, courses through the album. “One Last Time” conjures the image of standing on a precipice in life, while the pulsating “Looking at the Rain” poses the question, “Where do we go from here?” The lyric “only love survives” might offer a hint as to the answer. The ravishing “Sleight of Hand” finds its narrator at the crossroads, for sure, but with an undercurrent of hope.

If “Sleight of Hand” lopes at a wistful gait recalling Burt Bacharach’s best, the ruminative “Oh Diane”–a Beckley solo tune–basks in a beautiful melancholy redolent of both Bacharach and one of Beckley’s musical heroes and close friends, Brian Wilson. (It’s no surprise that Bacharach and Wilson were mutual admirers and onetime collaborators.) “C’mon Home” glides along on a California breeze with a tinge of “Sister Golden Hair” as Beckley’s still-reassuring slide guitar lines provide cool comfort.

At a time when joy is in short supply, Jeff Larson with Gerry Beckley offers it in abundance, as on the Larson original “Oh Wow!” Lyrically inspired by the innocence and wonder of a child, it doubles as an expression of the sheer adrenaline rush of love in full bloom. A loose, NRBQ-flavored rock-and-roll vibe infuses the track. An unexpected cover of David “Shel” Shapiro, Mogol, and Michael Julien’s “Live for Today” underscores the timelessness and relevance of a great song. “Live for Today” was first recorded in Italian in 1966 by British singer-guitarist Shapiro’s expatriate band, The Rokes, and popularized in the U.S. the next year by L.A.’s Grass Roots. It found particular resonance with young American soldiers fighting overseas in the Vietnam War who identified with its sentiments to “take the most from living, have pleasure while we can.” As reimagined by Larson and Beckley, the urgent admonition to “Live for Today” could have been written yesterday.

Gerry Beckley knows the life of a touring musician well. In 2024, he stepped away from the road after over 50 years on stages around the world with America. The jagged rhythms of “Waiting Game (Jet-Lagged Zombie)” complement its evocative and memorable imagery. “Again” is an arresting and introspective portrait of a traveling man: “It takes a sky to wonder why/If not now, then when?” The album culminates with the Beckley-penned “Amnesia.” With mournful piano and stately strings, it’s raw and devastating (“Why is it that all of the things we recall are the ones we truly regret?”) yet filled with hard-won wisdom and, above all, humanity. With an emphasis on matters of the heart, JEFF LARSON WITH GERRY BECKLEY revisits the era in which songcraft was paramount.

Here’s the track listing of JEFF LARSON WITH GERRY BECKLEY:

1. Baby Goodbye (Gerry Beckley, Jeff Larson)
2. One Last Time (Gerry Beckley, Jeff Larson)
3. Looking at the Rain (Gerry Beckley, Jeff Larson)
4. Oh Diane (Gerry Beckley)
5. C’mon Home (Gerry Beckley, Jeff Larson)
6. Let’s Live for Today (David Shapiro, Ivan Mogul, Michael Julien)
7. Sleight of Hand (Gerry Beckley, Jeff Larson)
8. Waiting Game (Jet-Lagged Zombie) (Gerry Beckley, Jeff Larson)
9. Oh Wow! (Jeff Larson)
10. Again (Gerry Beckley, Jeff Larson)
11. Amnesia (Gerry Beckley)

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GERRY BECKLEY Socials: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC

For press inquiries regarding JEFF LARSON and GERRY BECKLEY, contact:

SRO PR
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

September 12, 2025

SABATON Today Releases The Single “Crossing The Rubicon” (Featuring NOTHING MORE); Original Version Of The Track Appears On Their 11th New Studio Album ‘Legends’ Out October 17 Via Better Noise Music

DT: SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

Download “Crossing The Rubicon” artwork HERE

SABATON—
THE #1 GLOBAL POWER METAL BAND—
TODAY RELEASES LATEST SINGLE
“CROSSING THE RUBICON” (FEATURING NOTHING MORE)
ORIGINAL VERSION OF THE TRACK APPEARS ON THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED

11^th NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘LEGENDS’
DUE OUT OCTOBER 17 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE
WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO HERE

LOOKS AHEAD TO SHOWS IN EUROPE AND BEYOND
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON

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L to R: Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Jonny Hawkins (Nothing More, vocals), Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Mark Vollelunga (Nothing More, guitars), Hannes Van Dahl (drums)

SABATON (@sabatonofficial)—the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden’s most successful bands—today (September 12) released the latest single “Crossing The Rubicon” featuring singer Jonny Hawkins and guitarist Mark Vollelunga of NOTHING MORE. This special collaborative version of the track hits the radio airwaves today, while the original version will be available as part of the LEGENDS album release.

Blending rock and history for fans of all ages, LEGENDS arrives October 17 via Better Noise Music and marks the band’s label debut. Pre-orders are available now HERE.

Watch the lyric video for “Crossing The Rubicon” (featuring NOTHING MORE) HERE Stream/download the track HERE

“Working with our American brothers in NOTHING MORE on our new single ‘Crossing The Rubicon’ has been an absolute pleasure,” says frontman Joakim Brodén. “When we shared the song with the guys, they really liked it and were genuinely excited about a collaboration, which got us really pumped. There’s something powerful about bringing two worlds together in music.”

“I’m really glad we got the chance to team up with our new labelmates NOTHING MORE for this one,” continues bassist Pär Sundström. “Collaborating with them added a cool touch. This one’s a special treat for both their fans and ours!”

NOTHING MORE frontman Jonny Hawkins says, “This song awakens that old, war spirit in me and makes me want to ride a horse straight into the gates of hell. I’m proud to be a part of it with such an incredible band like Sabaton.”

“We are very honored and excited to release this collaboration with our newfound Swedish labelmates Sabaton,” adds NOTHING MORE guitarist Mark Vollelunga. “It was fun to do something a little different than we were used to, and we’re stoked they wanted us to put our special NOTHING MORE sauce on their Scandinavian Metal.”

Throughout the aptly titled LEGENDS, SABATON—Joakim Brodén (vocals), Pär Sundström (bass), Chris Rörland (guitar), Thobbe Englund (guitar), Hannes Van Dahl (drums)—delve into some of history’s greatest and most loved characters such as Jeanne D’arc (also known as Joan of Arc), Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and the legendary swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi.

For “Crossing The Rubicon,” their focus is on Julius Caesar, who rose to prominence in the Roman Republic as consul. He enacted reforms to reduce corruption and ease taxation while leading his legions to victories in Gaul, defeating tribes like the Arverni, Helvetii and Belgae, and expanding Roman territory to the Rhine and Danube rivers. As his influence grew, political rivals became increasingly hostile. In response, he famously crossed the Rubicon, igniting a civil war. After defeating his enemies in Italy, Greece, and Egypt, he returned to Rome with dictatorial powers, implementing the Julian calendar and modernizing public works. However, on the Ides of March in 44 B.C., he was assassinated by Senate conspirators, ending his rule but leaving a significant legacy as a master strategist and ambitious leader who reshaped Rome’s future.

“Everyone knows the phrase ‘Veni, vidi, vici,’” says bassist Pär Sundström. “It’s iconic, just like Caesar himself. He was a force of nature who reshaped an entire empire. And his story…well it’s pure Sabaton material. When we did some internal trials of the new songs and got our closest friends and colleagues to listen to it, we quickly noticed that this was one of the—if not the—top tracks from our new album. Let’s see if the fans agree.”

“Julius Caesar is an incredibly intriguing figure,” continues singer Joakim Brodén, “and let’s be real, he’s known all around the world for a reason! His story is legendary. He was a brilliant general, a bold leader, and a trailblazer of ancient history. His story has war, ambition, betrayal…everything that fits right into the world of Sabaton. He didn’t just fight battles; he changed the course of history. That mix of strategy, drama, and raw power made him a go-to choice for LEGENDS.”

LEGENDS will be available across various physical formats and retailer exclusives including CD, 2 CD digibook, 2 CD earbook (both including the exclusive Storyteller Edition), 11 unique vinyl editions (including a special vinyl color and exclusive artwork each), additional exclusive vinyl colors, and a limited box set (including another exclusive vinyl color, the 2 CD earbook, and a colored cassette as an exclusive format). Pre-orders are available HERE.

Among 11 unique vinyl editions, each one portraying one legendary figure, LEGENDS will be available as the “Julius Caesar Edition.”

Download “Julius Caesar Edition” artwork HERE

LEGENDS is a rock odyssey that transcends time and borders, with melodic guitar riffs, goosebump-inducing choirs, and epic choruses. It marks a bold evolution in storytelling, plunging headfirst into the heart of history’s most formidable and enigmatic figures. These are not just rock songs, they are battle hymns carved from the blood and legacy of warriors, kings, strategists, and revolutionaries.

It marks the very first time that every band member has come together to contribute to the songwriting process. This is SABATON as you’ve never heard them before—relentless and unbound. LEGENDS is a global journey through the annals of warfare, leadership and unbreakable will.

SABATON have always had a signature focus on writing songs about historical battles, wars, and acts of heroism that have solidified their impact with their loyal and longtime fans. They’ve collaborated closely with its network of specialists, developed over the years since the launch of the Sabaton History Channel on YouTube, to make sure this new album is once again as close to reality as possible.

They continue to work with graphic artist Peter Sallai to create the striking album artwork, and producer Jonas Kjellgren is once again behind the boards from his Swedish Black Lounge Studios to create the classic SABATON sound the band is now known for.

Four songs have already been released from LEGENDS: “The Duelist” and “Lightning at the Gates” (July 25), “Hordes of Khan” (June 6) and “Templars” (April 25):

“The Duelist”: Listen HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. The track has been streamed over three million times, and the video has been viewed over one million times.
“Lightning at the Gates”: Listen HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. The track has been streamed over 2.6 million times, and the video has been viewed over one million times.
“Hordes of Khan”: Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The track has been streamed over 6.3 million times, while the video has been viewed more than 1.4 million times.
“Templars”: Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The track has been streamed over 19.1 million times, while the official video and lyric video have been viewed more than 5.7 million times.

In the more than two decades since the band’s launch, SABATON has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide, and gained a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation for being one of the hardest working bands in the business. Since their 2005 debut album, they’ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories around the world with their 10 studio albums. Eight of their albums scored Top 10 international chart status, and six claimed the Top 5. SABATON has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for “Breakthrough Artist” in 2011 and “Best Live Band” in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. Grammy Award) as Best Heavy Metal band. They’ve accumulated more than three billion streams across all streaming platforms and two billion views on YouTube.

Here are SABATON’s 2025 tour dates, with a major announcement about the band’s highly anticipated North American tour coming soon.

Mon 10/6 Istanbul, TR Zorlu Performing Arts Center
Wed 10/8 Chișinău, MD Chișinău Arena
Fri 10/10 Almaty, KZ Baluan Sholak Arena

Fri 11/14 Cologne, DE Lanxess Arena

Sat 11/15 Berlin, DE Mercedes Benz Arena

Sun 11/16 Ostrava, CZ Ostravar Arena

Tue 11/18 Zurich, CH Hallenstadion

Thu 11/20 Munich, DE Olympiahalle

Fri 11/21 Vienna, AT Stadthalle

Sat 11/22 Krakow, PL Tauron Arena

Mon 11/24 Stuttgart, DE Schleyerhalle

Tue 11/25 Frankfurt, DE Festhalle

Wed 11/26 Esch Sur Alzette, LU Rockhal

Fri 11/28 Paris, FR Accor Arena

Sat 11/29 Lyon, FR LDLC Arena

Mon 12/1 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome

Tue 12/2 Antwerp, BE Sportpaleis

Thu 12/4 London, UK The O2 Arena

Fri 12/5 Manchester, UK Co-op Live

Sat 12/6 Nottingham, UK Motorpoint Arena

Mon 12/8 Hannover, DE ZAG Arena

Tue 12/9 Copenhagen, DK Royal Arena

Thu 12/11 Oslo, NO Unity Arena

Fri 12/12 Gothenburg, SE Scandinavium

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September 10, 2025

Robby Krieger To Be Joined By A Star-Studded Lineup For “A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration” Oct. 30 at The Greek Theater In LA

DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2025

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN

THE LEADING LINE-UP OF SPECIAL GUESTS
HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR
“A 60TH ANNIVERSARY DOORS CELEBRATION”
OCTOBER 30 AT THE GREEK THEATER IN LOS ANGELES
ROBBY KRIEGER, THE LEGENDARY GUITARIST OF THE DOORS,
TO BE JOINED BY GREG GONZALEZ (CIGARETTES AFTER SEX),
PERRY FARRELL (JANE’S ADDICTION), FANTASTIC NEGRITO,
CHRIS GOSS (MASTERS OF REALITY), KEVIN MARTIN (CANDLEBOX), JOHN DOE (X), DERYCK WHIBLEY (SUM 41),
ROBERT DeLEO (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS), CARMINE APPICE (VANILLA FUDGE),
STEVEN ADLER (GUNS N’ ROSES), ADAM KURY (CANDLEBOX), AND ORIANTHI WITH ADDITIONAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED

THE SHOW CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS OF THE DOORS’ LEGACY, PROMISING A NIGHT FILLED WITH THEIR ICONIC HITS,
AND AN HOMAGE TO THE DOORS’ ICONIC 1970 RELEASE “MORRISON HOTEL”

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The leading line-up of special guests has been announced for “A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration” at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 30. Joining Robby Krieger, legendary guitarist of The Doors, for an unforgettable night of Doors’ hits will be Greg Gonzalez (Cigarettes After Sex), Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Fantastic Negrito, Chris Goss (Masters Of Reality), Kevin Martin (Candlebox), John Doe (X), Deryck Whibley (Sum 41), Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots) Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge), Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses), Adam Kury (Candlebox), and Orianthi. Additional guests will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are on sale HERE.

This one-night-only celebration will honor 60 years of the groundbreaking Los Angeles band, with a special homage to their 1970 release, MORRISON HOTEL—which features the classics “Roadhouse Blues,” Waiting For The Sun,” “The Spy” and “Peace Frog”—along with other Doors’ classics, some of which were never played live by The Doors. The show will kick off with a performance from Tripform featuring Pablo Manzarek (son of original Doors member, the late Ray Manzarek) before Krieger, his sensational band (featuring Ed Roth, Dan Rothchild, Ty Dennis and Waylon Krieger), and the guest performers take the stage. The Greek Theater show will cap off The Doors’ 60^thAnniversary celebration which Krieger kickstarted earlier this year by performing five sold-out shows at the Whisky A Go Go, the legendary venue where it truly started for The Doors.

“Sixty years or so ago when The Doors were happening, I had no idea that in the next century, we would still be talking about and playing The Doors records, Krieger says. “I feel so blessed that just about every day someone stops me and recognizes me and wants to talk about The Doors and to thank me for making the music that they love still today. The people that recognize me seem to be getting nicer all the time…I like to say that it’s a good problem to have.”

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September 5, 2025

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces New Album ‘20 Years Of Five Finger Death Punch – Best Of Volume 2’ Arriving October 24 Via Better Noise Music; New Single “The End” Featuring Babymetal Out Today

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
“20 YEARS OF FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – BEST OF VOLUME 2,”
ARRIVING OCTOBER 24, 2025 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER & PRE-SAVE HERE

COLLECTION INCLUDES 16 RE-RECORDED SONGS
ALONG WITH THREE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE TRACKS
TO RECLAIM BAND’S LEGACY FOLLOWING SALE OF ORIGINAL SONG MASTERS WITHOUT BAND’S KNOWLEDGE
NEW SINGLE “THE END” FEATURING BABYMETAL – OUT TODAY! Stream HERE | Watch Lyric Video HERE

ALBUM COVER HERE

“20 YEARS OF FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – BEST OF VOLUME 1” FEATURING CHART-TOPPING SINGLE “I REFUSE” WITH MARIA BRINK OF IN THIS MOMENT – ALREADY OUT!
Stream the Album HERE | Buy CD / Vinyl HERE

[Las Vegas, NV – SEPTEMBER 5, 2025] – Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (@5fdp) are marking their 20th anniversary with the release of two definitive greatest hits collections: Best Of – Volume 1 (available now) and, announced today, Best Of – Volume 2 (forthcoming October 24, 2025). Pre-save and pre-order Volume 2 HERE. Both collections feature newly re-recorded versions of the band’s biggest anthems, created in response to their former label’s sale of the original song masters – made without the band’s knowledge or the opportunity to reclaim their legacy.

Turning that setback into something powerful and positive, the band chose not to simply remix or remaster but to fully re-record fan favorites across two volumes of greatest hits – both as a tribute to the songs and to the fans who’ve stood with the band over the last two decades.

While respecting and honoring the original recordings and those who helped shape them, the band is excited to revisit and bring renewed intensity to tracks like “Sham Pain,” “Blue On Black,” “Trouble,” and “Burn MF.” Together, the two Best Of collections celebrate the band’s respect for the past while reintroducing the music for a new era. See the full album track list for Best Of – Volume 2 below.

Leading the charge as the first single from Best Of – Volume 2 is the 2025 version of “The End” featuring BABYMETAL. Vocalist SU-METAL reflects: “We were invited to take part in a 20th-anniversary collaboration project featuring guest artists on past songs. Five Finger Death Punch and BABYMETAL had performed at the same festival overseas back in 2015, so I was really happy thinking they might have remembered me from then. I sang Japanese lyrics inspired by and based on the original lyrics of “The End,” and spent a lot of time experimenting to figure out what kind of voice would best suit such a deep, cool track. My favorite part of the song is the flow from the section starting with “Negai o kakete” right after the chorus into the break — I loved how my voice gradually got covered and engulfed by Ivan’s growl, which gave me chills. I hope listeners will enjoy that moment as well.”

With over 13 billion streams, countless #1 hits, and multiple gold and platinum certifications, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH remain one of the most dominant rock acts of the 21st century. Their 20th anniversary continues with Best Of – Volume 2, out October 24 via Better Noise Music, featuring 16 re-recorded classics plus three never-before-heard live versions of “Wash It All Away,” “Wrong Side Of Heaven,” and “Jekyll And Hyde.”

Best Of – Volume 2 is being released worldwide in multiple formats, including standard CD and vinyl, a limited edition CD exclusive to Walmart, multiple collectible vinyl editions available at Best Buy, Walmart, the Five Finger Death Punch webstore, indie retail, and a Revolver Magazine exclusive.

Pre-save the album HERE. All CD and vinyl editions are available HERE.

To commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary, a special merchandise collection is also available now in their official webstore.

Best Of – Volume 2

Track Listing:
1. Hell To Pay (2025 Version)
2. The End (feat. BABYMETAL) (2025 Version)
3. M.I.N.E (End This Way) (2025 Version)
4. Hard To See (2025 Version)
5. Got Your Six (2025 Version)
6. Cold (2025 Version)
7. Burn MF (2025 Version)
8. Never Enough (2025 Version)
9. Sham Pain (2025 Version)
10. Blue On Black (2025 Version)
11. I Apologize (2025 Version)
12. Trouble (2025 Version)
13. When The Seasons Change (2025 Version)
14. Cradle To The Grave (2025 Version)
15. My Nemesis (2025 Version)
16. Walk Away (2025 Version)
17. Wash It All Away (Live)
18. Wrong Side Of Heaven (Live)
19. Jekyll And Hyde (Live)

Photo credit: Chad Martel | DOWNLOAD HERE
Left to right: Zoltan Bathory, Charlie Engen, Ivan Moody, Andy James, Chris Kael

About Five Finger Death Punch:

Five Finger Death Punch is a multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock band from Las Vegas, NV known for their high-energy performances and impactful music (over 13 billion streams globally). The band has held firmly to a top 3 position on the Billboard Hard Rock charts for the last 5 years and amassed a record-setting 12 billboard mainstream Rock Airplay #1s in a row, the longest run of leading consecutive entries in the history of Mainstream Rock Airplay. 5FDP has 29 top 10 hit singles and 17 Active Rock #1 singles to its name, and the band has released nine consecutive studio albums since 2007, seven of which were certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA, as well as two chart-topping Greatest Hits albums. Five Finger Death Punch is known not just for teaming up with established artists like Rob Halford, Rob Zombie, Jamey Jasta, Steve Aoki and Max Cavalera, but also known for elevating newcomers by exposing them to their worldwide audience. Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory in 2023 was added as a playable character in the iconic “Call of Duty” video game series adding another major achievement to the band’s growing legacy. In addition, 5FDP has earned numerous national and international awards and honors, such as the prestigious Soldier Appreciation Award by the Association of The United States Army, an honor bestowed only upon Elvis Presley before. 5FDP is also well known for their charitable efforts and has donated over a million dollars from ticket sales, record royalties and streaming revenue. The band has released several videos of some of their biggest hits partnering with leading organizations in the fight against suicide prevention, youth homelessness, to support cancer survivors, veterans suffering from PTSD and to bring relief to the families of fallen first responders. The City Of Las Vegas, NV recognized 5FDP’s relentless charitable efforts by officially declaring November 1st as “Five Finger Death Punch Day”. In addition, Ivan Moody was awarded the key to The City Of Cheyenne, WY honoring the betterment of the city through his philanthropic endeavors. Having become one of the most recognizable names in music, 5FDP frequently plays all major festivals and sells out arenas around the world. 5FDP concluded a two year long stadium tour across the globe with Metallica at the end of 2024.

About BABYMETAL:

Formed in 2010, BABYMETAL quickly gained popularity in Japan for their explosive live shows. By 2013, they had become a force of their own — opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Korn, and Lady Gaga, and bringing the ferocity of metal to a global audience. With over 15 years of history and a diehard international following, BABYMETAL isn’t just a band — they’re a movement redefining what heavy music looks and sounds like. Fronted by three dynamic women — SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, and MOMOMETAL — BABYMETAL has helped reshape the face of metal, inspiring a new generation of women and girls who see themselves in this sound and on these stages. Their 2025 album, METAL FORTH, debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the first ever Japanese group to enter the Top 10.

About Better Noise Music:

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company, is the premiere independent Record Label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Sabaton, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, NOTHING MORE, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire and The Funeral Portrait. The company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2024, after its history-making run of 5 consecutive years as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint (2018-2022).

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September 4, 2025

BLACK SATELLITE Set To Release Second Album ‘Aftermath’ September 5; “Kill For You” Out Now; U.S. Tour Set To Launch With Mushroomhead October 10

DT: SEPTEMBER 4, 2025

FM: AMANDA CAGAN, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

Download HERE; credit: Jim Louvau
Left to right: Eric Deering (guitar), Larissa Vale (vocals), Mark Alexander (bass), Rom Gov (drums)

BLACK SATELLITE
SET TO RELEASE SECOND ALBUM
‘AFTERMATH’
SEPTEMBER 5
“KILL FOR YOU”
OUT NOW
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

U.S. TOUR SET TO LAUNCH WITH MUSHROOMHEAD
STARTING OCTOBER 10

Download cover artwork HERE

“No one gets away this easy…I will kill for you,” sings Larissa Vale, the indomitable frontwoman of BLACK SATELLITE on the sonically intense and lyrically unflinching “Kill For You” from their self-released second full-length album AFTERMATH, due tomorrow, September 5. Listen to the song HERE and watch the captivating video HERE, which were released today (September 4).

Coming off their 2025 U.S. tour as support for Marilyn Manson, NYC-based BLACK SATELLITE artfully fuse industrial and metal influences to create a sound that’s dark, edgy, and distinctly their own.

“The song explores the lengths someone will go to for those they love, and at what point that starts to border on obsession,” says Larissa Vale about “Kill For You.” “I like to conquer my fears in my music videos. ‘Kill For You’ was no exception, and in this case it was a bit more literal. The last thing I’d ever want to do is let a tarantula crawl all over my face…so I thought why not just do it?!”

Download HERE

AFTERMATH was self-produced along with Kane Churko (Papa Roach, In This Moment), and with mixes by veteran producer Ben Grosse (Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin, Filter).

“The album explores a lot of darker themes,” says Vale about the new music. “Each song is a snapshot into various personal experiences in my life and my mindset at the time. There’s definitely a good mix of sonic components on the record ranging from heavier songs to more melodic ones as well.”

AFTERMATH is the follow-up to the band’s debut album ENDLESS, hailed by Alternative Press as one of their “12 Bands You Need To Know.” AP cited “provocative sound and captivating alt-rock essence,” while Billboard described the title track noted that “The sound of ‘Endless’ s absolutely huge…Syrupy vocal hooks abound, drizzled over whole mountain ranges of studio-shined guitar tapestries.” The video for the title track has spawned over 196k views on their official YouTube page.

Since their debut, BLACK SATELLITE has toured with the likes of the aforementioned Marilyn Manson, John 5, Nita Strauss, Drowning Pool, Wednesday 13, Cradle of Filth, and Devil Driver. They’ve also made appearances at Metal In The Mountains Fest and Blue Ridge Rock Fest.

Here’s the track listing for AFTERMATH:

Broken
Disengaged
Don’t Remind Me
Downfall
Here It Ends
Bleed For Me
Far Away
Kill For You
Decay
Void
Doom or Die
Imperfectly You
Hurt
Aftermath
Dead Eye

Check out BLACK SATELLITE later this year as part of Mushroomhead’s tour along with Psychostick and Mind Incision. Tickets and VIP packages are available on their official website.

Fri 10/10 Hampton Beach, NH Wally’s

Sat 10/11 Albany, NY Empire Live

Sun 10/12 Worcester, MA Palladium Upstairs

Tue 10/14 Hartford, CT The Underground

Wed 10/15 Rochester, NY Anthology

Fri 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ House of Independents

Sat 10/18 Reading, PA Reverb

Sun 10/19 Leesburg, VA Tally Ho

Tue 10/21 Pittsburgh, PA Preserving Underground

Wed 10/22 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s

Fri 10/24 Milwaukee, WI The Rave

Sat 10/25 Green Bay, WI Epic Events Center

Sun 10/26 Joliet, IL The Forge

Tue 10/28 McHenry, IL The Vixen

Wed 10/29 Grand Rapids, MI Elevation @ The Intersection

Fri 10/31 Columbus, OH The King of Clubs

Download HERE; credit: Jim Louvau

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September 3, 2025

YELLOWCARD “Better Days” Scores The #1 Position For Two Consecutive Weeks At Alternative Radio From New Album ‘Better Days’ Produced By Travis Barker Out October 10 Via Better Noise Music

YELLOWCARD
ANNOUNCE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM
BETTER DAYS PRODUCED BY TRAVIS BARKER
PRE-ORDER/SAVE NOW
OUT OCTOBER 10, 2025 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

SINGLE “BETTER DAYS” SCORES THE #1 POSITION
FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS AT ALTERNATIVE RADIO
“BETTER DAYS” ALSO MARKS THE FIRST #1 FOR THE BAND
ON ALTERNATIVE RADIO IN 22 YEARS
AFTER FIRST RADIO APPEARANCE

Photo Joe Brady

[Los Angeles, CA – September 3, 2025] — Alt rock favorites Yellowcard are celebrating their first-ever #1 record with “Better Days,” ending the longest wait for a first leader at the format. Now comes word that it’s topping the alternative radio charts for the second week in a row.

BETTER DAYS is also the title of the band’s first full-length album in almost a decade. This highly anticipated album is produced in full by Travis Barker and will be available on October 10. Watch the “Better Days” video HERE.

The single “Better Days” is an unflinching reflection on gratitude, forgiveness, perspective, and purpose. Once ubiquitous on MTV and the Billboard Hot 100, the Vans Warped Tour veterans, whose first two albums produced double-platinum and gold title tracks, sound fully recharged and revitalized in 2025. William Ryan Key, Sean Mackin, Ryan Mendez, and Josh Portman have never sounded stronger.

Violinist Mackin says: “Man it has been a wild and exciting week. After all this time in a band and being away from the band, I just never imagined that we’d ever have a number one song in anything, but it’s official. At the end of the week ‘Better Days’ was number one at Alternative Radio. We have so many people helping us, and believing in us and rooting for us and we hear you, we feel you, we love you, and we are so grateful. Thank you for listening to ‘Better Days’ and our band Yellowcard.”

The band agreed that making a new album was pointless unless it was the best of their career. They refused to rush the process and for the first time gave themselves permission to ask for help. Ryan Mendez invited his long-time friend Nick Long into the writing sessions and it was through Long that Barker became part of the project, coming on board to play drums and produce the whole album.”

“I started the record as one version of myself and came out the other side changed,” says frontman Ryan Key who credits Barker with a significant impact on his personal and creative studio breakthroughs “ I went in knowing I needed help. I came out of it writing songs like I was 19 again.”

Formed in Jacksonville, FL in 1997 Yellowcard became one of the most influential bands in the 2000’s alternative rock scene known for blending high energy pop punk with a signature violin twist. Their 2003 breakthrough Ocean Avenue is certified Platinum with the title track bring two times platinum. With over four million albums sold worldwide and over one billion streams the band is poised for continued success on this new endeavor. After disbanding in 2017, Yellowcard reunited in 2022 entering into a new creative era and a year packed with a global tour to support it.

BETTER DAYS TRACK LIST
1. Better Days
2. Take What You Want
3. Love Letters Lost (feat. Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio)
4. honestly i
5. You Broke Me Too (feat. Avril Lavigne)
6. City of Angels
7. Bedroom Posters
8. Skin Scraped
9. Barely Alive
10. Big Blue Eyes

About Yellowcard

Yellowcard meant it when they said goodbye. The lights dimmed on one of the most beloved pop-punk and alt-rock bands of the 2000s with intention and authenticity. Wrapping things up with a farewell tour, Yellowcard exited the “right” way, with grace, appreciation, and finality.

But the story wasn’t complete. Legacy cracked the door. Healing blew it wide open. Riding a resurgence that saw the global Ocean Avenue 20^th anniversary tour featured in Forbes and a reconciliation that put all four members at peace with their legacy and each other, Yellowcard just made the most ambitious and emotionally resonant record of their career. Better Days, the band’s first album in nearly a decade, was produced by blink-182’s Travis Barker, who also played drums on every track.

Their first release with powerhouse label Better Noise Music, Better Days is Yellow card’s testimony that healing is a process, growth is nonlinear, and sometimes the best chapter opens after the supposed ending. This isn’t just a return. It’s a reckoning. And this time, Yellowcard is ready.

Yellowcard is:

William Ryan Key – Vocals
Sean Mackin – Violin
Ryan Mendez – Guitar
Josh Portman – Bass

SELECT DISCOGRAPHY

Better Days (2025)
Childhood Eyes EP (2023)
Yellowcard (2016)
Lift a Sail (2014)
Southern Air (2012)
When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes (2011)
Paper Walls (2007)
Lights and Sounds (2006)
Ocean Avenue (2003)

About Better Noise Music:

Yellowcard PR Contact:
Jenni Weinman-Voake
weinman@thecurrentco.com

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