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March 19, 2021

BUDDERSIDE Share New Single “Amber Alert (ft. Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies) In Devilish Music Video

DT: MARCH 19, 2021

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

BUDDERSIDE
SHARE CIRCUS-THEMED MUSIC VIDEO FOR
“AMBER ALERT (FEAT. CARLA HARVEY OF BUTCHER BABIES)”

WATCH HERE

THE ALBUM ‘SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE’
DUE MARCH 26 VIA MOTÖRHEAD MUSIC/SILVER LINING MUSIC

Hollywood rock & roll group BUDDERSIDE bridge the gap between the sexy swagger of the Sunset Strip and the soulful depths of Seattle on their forthcoming sophomore release SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE out March 26 via Motörhead Music/Silver Lining Music. Its fourth single, “Amber Alert (featuring Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies),” is out today (March 19), streaming across all digital platforms HERE. The band premiered its seductive music video yesterday (3/18) via Metal Injection. In the video, BUDDERSIDE vocalist Patrick Stone and Harvey lead viewers into a circus where the devil is the ringleader—portrayed by music personality and host of KLOS’ ‘New and Approved’ show Matt Pinfield. Watch it streaming above or HERE.

“In LA everyone wants to be a rockstar but no one wants to put the work in,” says Butcher Babies vocalist Harvey. “Patrick is a long-time friend of mine that has always shown true tenacity in going after his dreams. Both of us have picked up the pieces and started over many times to come as far as we have. I’m super proud of what he’s done with Budderside, so naturally I said yes when he asked me to feature on ‘Amber Alert.’ I had a blast throwing a little estrogen on this banger!”

“Budderside are one of the most exciting bands out of LA in a really long time,” declares Pinfield. “For my money–what rock music should be. They have the goods–a frontman with real swagger and incredible players who deliver their songs with passion, power and conviction. Visually, the band’s videos for the new album are on an unparalleled level of creativity. I was honored to be a part of their new video for the single ‘Amber Alert.’ The song’s heavy groove is complimented by the vocal duet with Budderside’s charismatic frontman Patrick Stone and Butcher Babies’ Carla Harvey, who adds a heavy, menacing yet melodic interplay with this unforgettable in-your-face rock anthem that never lets up and doesn’t disappoint.”

SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE was recorded with legendary producer Jay Baumgardner (Bush, Godsmack, Papa Roach) and mastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage). Its 10 spiritually evocative and meticulously crafted songs are thoughtfully designed to resonate, both musically and lyrically, across the world.

Two of the band’s recently shared video singles–“Zen” (filmed in Tokyo and directed by Erik Bishop) and the animated “Pardon Me (featuring Phil Campbell of Motörhead)” (directed by Pablo Conde)— were selected at several independent film festivals including Los Angeles Film Awards, Virgin Spring Cinefest, Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film & Screenplay Festival and Lift off Global Network Berlin. Additionally, “Pardon Me” was recently updated as a finalist for the Golden Short Film Festival.

BUDDERSIDE has previously been on tours alongside Motörhead, Slayer, Anthrax and L.A. Guns as well as being featured on international festivals including Wacken Open Air, Motörboat, Malmö Festival and the Monsters Of Rock cruise. They look forward to returning to the stage following the safe relaunch of live events.

(Lineup (l-r): Logan Nikolic, Jeff Dewbray {top}, Gabe Maska, Patrick Stone {top}, Sam “Bam” Koltun; Photo Credit: Mathias Fau)

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March 5, 2021

Atlanta Hard Rockers PISTOLS AT DAWN Announce Debut EP, Reveal Video for Anthemic Single “Voices”

DT: MARCH 5, 2021

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

ATLANTA-BASED HARD ROCK OUTFIT
PISTOLS AT DAWN
ANNOUNCE DETAILS ON DEBUT EP
‘NOCTURNAL YOUTH’
DUE MAY 7

BAND PRESENT INTIMATE PERFORMANCE
IN MUSIC VIDEO FOR INAUGURAL SINGLE
“VOICES”OUT TODAY, MARCH 5

WATCH HERE

Atlanta, GA hard rock heralders PISTOLS AT DAWN are excited to share details on their forthcoming debut EP NOCTURNAL YOUTH which they’ll self-release on May 7. The EP was recorded with producer Jeff Tomei (Smashing Pumpkins, Matchbox 20) and mastered by engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More) and features four heavy-hitting electrified tracks that exemplify their uniquely powerful sound.

NOCTURNAL YOUTH’ Track Listing
1. Voices
2. Crown
3. Now Is The Time
4. Gone Black

PISTOLS AT DAWN has today unveiled the instantly memorable melodic debut single “Voices” with an up-close-and-personal music video highlighting their intense live presence. Watch the video premiering directly via the band’s YouTube here or streaming below.

“Voices” is available now across all digital platforms at: https://smarturl.it/StreamVoicesNow

“‘Voices’ is a song about trying to quiet the voices in one’s head and the voices around us,” explains PISTOLS AT DAWN in a joint statement. “We live in a world where everyone has a voice, and it can be hard to find the real truth. It’s about focusing on self-reflection and drawing a line in the sand to weed out all the nonsense. The video for the song is all about intimacy–it’s meant to bring the listener up close so they can see and feel our emotion and expression as we expel the voices through our playing. Connection is everything to us, and we want our listeners to see and feel what we feel. Raw emotion and passion—that’s how we connect.”

PISTOLS AT DAWN was originally formed in 2015 but disintegrated after the tragic passing of guitarist Mike Buffa in 2018. The band reformed in 2019 with founding members, drummer Adam Jaffe, guitarist Devin White and bassist Billy Sullivan while adding Tommy Richardson on guitars and VH1 Rockstar Supernova finalist Chris Pierson on vocals. Taking inspiration from universal hard rock acts such as Godsmack, Breaking Benjamin and Disturbed, the quintet headed to Cock The Walk studio in their hometown of Atlanta with Tomei in early 2020 to record three new singles that displayed their heart-pumping, radio-ready sound which they released later that year.

(Lineup [l-r]: Devin White, Chris Pierson, Tommy Richardson, Adam Jaffe, Billy Sullivan; Photo Credit: Michael Mueller/M3 Media)

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March 4, 2021

Nordic Folk Group WARDRUNA Add English & Spanish Video Subtitles For First Time In Band’s History

DT: MARCH 4, 2021

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

TRADITIONAL NORDIC FOLK OUTFIT
WARDRUNA
MAKE SUBTITLES AVAILABLE FOR FIRST-TIME EVER
IN ENGLISH, NORWEGIAN AND SPANISH
FOR MUSIC & LIVE VIDEO CLIPS SURROUNDING WORLDWIDE ITUNES TOP 10-CHARTING ALBUM,
‘KVITRAVN’

VIRTUAL RECORD RELEASE CONCERT FROM OSLO, NO
MARCH 26 @ NOON (PT) / 3:00 P.M. (ET)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW VIA
http://WWW.WARDRUNASHOP.COM

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Traditional Nordic folk outfit WARDRUNA will further celebrate the worldwide success of their fifth full-length album KVITRAVN–released January 22 via BY NORSE MUSIC and SONY MUSIC/COLUMBIA RECORDS—by making video subtitles available in English, Spanish and Norwegian, for the first-time in the band’s 18-year history, for its three music video singles, one lyric video and the “Helvegen Live” video.

WARDRUNA’s official YouTube channel launched in 2008 and has since grown to nearly half a million subscribers. Fans will now be able to dive into the lyrical world of WARDRUNA further allowing them insight into the Nordic cultural and esoteric traditions and wisdom exemplified throughout their music.

“We are pleased to let you know that we have now added English and Spanish subtitles to our YouTube videos for ‘Grá,’ ‘Kvitravn,’ ‘Lyfjaberg,’ ‘Skugge’ and the ‘Helvegen Live’ performance with Aurora,” revealed WARDRUNA founder and composer EINAR SELVIK. “Even though music often moves freely across barriers of language, knowing the meaning behind our lyrics can surely add another dimension to it, so we hope you will appreciate this small bridge we provided. Special thanks to Rebeca Franco Valle for helping with the Spanish translations.”

Watch along with subtitles to the below video clips:

Wardruna – Kvitravn (White Raven) – Official music video
Wardruna – Skugge (Shadow), Official Lyric video
Wardruna – Lyfjaberg (Healing-mountain) Official music video
Wardruna – Grá (Official music video)
Wardruna and Aurora – Helvegen (Live)

WARDRUNA have arranged a special virtual record release show from Oslo, NO to take place on Friday, March 26 at 12:00 P.M. PT / 3:00 P.M. ET allowing audiences to experience the group’s one-of-a-kind and truly extraordinary performance which transcends borders, time, languages and musical genres. Tickets are on sale now along with exclusive merch add-ons at www.wardrunashop.com.

KVITRAVN—translated to “White Raven”—debuted across several worldwide Top 10 charts including landing at #1 Top New Artist Album, #3 Americana/Folk, #4 Digital Albums and #9 on Billboard’s Top Album charts in the U.S. alone. The album features a broad selection of both traditional and historical instruments and guest appearances by a small group of prominent traditional singers, spearheaded by Kirsten Bråten Berg (one of the most important custodians of Norwegian traditional song). Throughout its eleven songs, KVITRAVN illuminates Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, shadows, nature and animism, the wisdom and meanings of certain myths, various Norse spiritual concepts, and the relation between sage and songs.

KVITRAVN is available now on various formats and bundles: https://wardruna.lnk.to/Kvitravn_Album

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Check out some critical praise for KVITRAVN here:

“Haunting, powerful and deeply immersive, it is an unmitigated triumph and a career high for Wardruna.”
– Metal Hammer, 1/18/21

“The messages that transcend time through centuries of storytelling are alive in this collection of songs and will be heard and felt for centuries to come thanks to Wardruna.”
–Thank Folk For That, 1/28/21

“Selvik’s commanding vocals, accompanied by bowed instrumentation, percussion, and a deep horn, combine to create a fantastic landscape of sound…Featuring stringed and bowed instruments, the symphonic composition redefines orchestral and classically sounding music by reimagining it as a traditional Norse take on that.”
– New Noise Magazine, 1/22/21

“WARDRUNA are displaying to the best of their abilities, masters in their craft, Kvitravn being no exception to that but the strength that holds this album up is unlike anything that could have been expected. Its simplicities make for complex and beautiful soundscapes.”
– Distorted Sound, 1/20/21

“The visceral intensity to this music sports both elegant beauty and grimacing grit. Closer “Andevarljod” encapsulates this balance of scene-setting nuance and infectious spirit. The song’s 11-minute run-time brings some of the most overwhelming crescendos of the band’s career, topped by some incredible vocal performances from Selvik.”
– Riff Magazine, 1/20/21

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March 2, 2021

Rock & Roll Jewelry Brand HEART OF BONE Announce StayTrue™ Collection Launch Details

DT: MARCH 2, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

INTRODUCING
AUSTRALIAN ROCK & ROLL INSPIRED BESPOKE JEWELRY BRAND
HEART OF BONE

DISTINCTIVE GENDER-NEUTRAL STATEMENT PIECES EMBRACED BY THE LIKES
OF A-LEVEL CELEBRITIES, MUSICIANS & FASHION ICONS

REVEAL NEWS OF UPCOMING STAYTRUE™️ COLLECTION LAUNCH

HEART OF BONE is an Australian born-and-bred jewelry, accessories and lifestyle brand founded in 2013 by Creative Director Emma Addams. HEART OF BONE creates authentic and unique badass jewelry with a dark edge and a rock & roll spirit that is coveted across the globe.

HEART OF BONE, loved by loyal fans and customers everywhere, is highlighted by the brand’s most iconic style: the Bad Bunny ring, now a global cult sensation and a favorite style of loyal customer and worldwide sensation, artist Billie Eilish.

Billie Eilish (Credit: Dan Garcia)

Addams has since built a globally recognized and admired brand that has a heavy hitting VIP client list including Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Poppy, Drew Barrymore, Ghostemane, Courtney Love, Daphne Guinness, Karl Lagerfeld, Paris Hilton, The Blonds, Slash, Rick Owens, Dave Stewart, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dita Von Teese, Marc Jacobs, Diplo, Skrillex, Katy Perry, Janet Jackson, Kelly Rowland, Joel Madden, Kelly Osbourne and many more.

BILLY IDOL (photo courtesy of House of Bone)

SLASH (photo courtesy of House of Bone)

DITA VON TEESE (photo courtesy of House of Bone)

Here are some of the highlights from HEART OF BONE coming soon:

March 2021
STAYTRUE™️ COLLECTION LAUNCH

We are excited to announce the release of STAYTRUE™, a revolutionary high shine, anti-tarnish jewelry finish with a lifetime guarantee that’s as authentic as you are and built tough for a life well lived. STAYRUE™ is being initially launched in one style, the brand’s iconic Bad Bunny ring. The launch will coincide with a global campaign that celebrates creativity, individuality and diversity while focusing on giving back to local communities. All the amazingly talented and wonderful people who have taken part in this extraordinary campaign have been set up with a unique QR code that allows them to receive a percentage of sales; helping support the creative community HEART OF BONE loves that has been deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. STAYTRUE™ focuses on HEART OF BONE’s own global community and captures the portraits and stories of those that make up the unique and authentic world that is HEART OF BONE. STAYTRUE™ will be activating interactive community campaigns in Melbourne, Sydney, LA, NYC, Paris, London and Tokyo.

Shop and view HEART OF BONE’s current 2021 collection at www.heartofbone.com

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https://www.facebook.com/heartbonestudio/
https://twitter.com/heartofbone_

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February 24, 2021

LA Musician/Producer JASON ACHILLES Helped To Design Microphone on NASA’s MARS 2020 PERSEVERANCE ROVER

DT: FEBRUARY 24, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

LOS ANGELES-BASED MUSICAN / PRODUCER
JASON ACHILLES
HELPS MAKE HISTORY AS A CONSULTANT ASSISTING TO DESIGN
NASA’S MARS 2020 PERSEVERANCE ROVER
MICROPHONE SYSTEM
ALLOWING FOR FIRST-EVER SOUNDS FROM MARS

ACHILLES TO RELEASE NEW INSTURMENTAL SINGLE
“EUROTRASH”
THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
FROM UPCOMING EP

Photo Credit: Hannah Mayorga

Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and producer JASON ACHILLES has taken his combined passion for music and astronomy to new heights as his work as a research consultant for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has now resulted in a historical first-ever Martian audio recording. ACHILLES was enlisted by NASA in the summer of 2017 to assemble a team of audio research experts to advise on microphone technology to be implemented on the surface of Mars for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover mission after pitching David Gruel (Assembly, Test and Launch Operations Manager for Mars Perseverance at JPL) his concepts for informing a working audio selection, largely based on his work as an audio engineer for the past decade. His team worked towards final selection of audio flight hardware on the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover as part of an array of seven cameras known as the EDLCAM system (“entry, descent, and landing”) and successfully obtained sounds from Jezero Crater including a Martian breeze. Listen HERE.

ACHILLES shared the in-depth story of his background in space, how he independently worked to forward the idea of a ‘space microphone’, and what it was like to seize an incredible opportunity to develop this system alongside NASA via WIRED. Read the full interview here: https://www.wired.com/story/musician-who-designed-microphone-mars/

A group of people standing in a room Description automatically generated with medium confidence (L-R) Jason Achilles, David Gruel (Mars Perseverance ATLO manager), Caesar Garcia [EDLCAM Microphone Evaluation Team]

Compilation of sketches from ACHILLES initial pitches to NASA/JPL

Alongside his work with space audio technology, ACHILLES runs his boutique analog recording studio, Organic Audio Recorders, based in downtown LA, and is currently working with Dizzy Reed (Guns N’ Roses) on his forthcoming solo album. ACHILLES –who studied classical piano and has a B.A. in Music from UC Berkeley—is a multi-instrumentalist that simultaneously performs guitar, bass and keys using intricate looping techniques. Backed by drummer Forrest Mitchell, the duo released their debut full-length album COMEDOWN in 2016, which was praised by No Depression for its “slick guitar tones, enchanting as they intertwine through each and every song on the record.”

ACHILLES will release a new EP later this spring which was launched with the release of the single “RTL (Ready To Launch)” in December. The second single, “Eurotrash,” will debut this Friday, February 26 across all streaming platforms. Pre-save/order it here: smarturl.it/eurotrash.

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February 19, 2021

PAPA ROACH Reveal Remastered “Broken As Me (Feat. Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria)” off Second Greatest Hits Album Due 3/19 via BETTER NOISE

DT: FEBRUARY 19, 2021

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

PAPA ROACH
REVEAL OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR REMASTERED
“BROKEN AS ME (feat. DANNY WORSNOP of ASKING ALEXANDRIA)”

MULTI-PLATINUM BAND TO RELEASE SECOND GREATEST HITS ALBUM SHOWCASING TENURE ON BETTER NOISE MUSIC,
‘GREATEST HITS VOL. 2: THE BETTER NOISE YEARS’

In yet another showing of their deep catalogue, iconic, multi-platinum rock band PAPA ROACH have shared a brand new, remastered version of their 2015 release, “Broken As Me,” inviting vocalist Danny Worsnop from British rock group Asking Alexandria to feature on the song.

“He’s been on our list for a while,” said PAPA ROACH’s lead singer Jacoby Shaddix, “and having just toured together, we thought of Danny first when listening to some of the deeper cuts on the album. With the pandemic in full swing, Danny was down right away. He’s one of the best vocalists in rock music, so we’re happy he said yes.”

Worsnop added, “Making music with my friends is something I always love and enjoy so when Jacoby called me about doing something together I was in right away. The Papa Roach guys have been close friends for a long time now and I’m glad they were able to see that the only thing holding them back from stardom all these years was not having me sing on a new version of one of their songs. I think this is really going to put them on the map and from the bottom of my heart, they’re welcome!”

The track, with such emotionally charged lyrics and raw, powerful vocals from both artists, is set to be included on their second greatest hits collection, GREATEST HITS VOL. 2: THE BETTER NOISE YEARS, out March 19 on Better Noise Music. Check out the re-energized version of “Broken As Me” in the lyric video above or streaming HERE.

GREATEST HITS VOL. 2: THE BETTER NOISE YEARS features 21 tracks including 12 of the band’s recent Top 10 singles released between 2010-2019 through Better Noise Music. The set also includes previously unreleased remixes and acoustic recordings recorded Live at YouTube Studios in NYC. This set marks the Sacramento band’s second greatest hits collection, a benchmark seldom reached by contemporaries; their first greatest hits set, …To Be Loved–The Best of Papa Roach, comprised their time from 1999–2009 on Interscope Records.

Meanwhile, “The Ending (Remastered 2020)”–the first single from GREATEST HITS VOL. 2: THE BETTER NOISE YEARS–was released last November and is currently #4 at Active Rock radio. It was accompanied by a haunting music video comprised of footage from the upcoming BETTER NOISE FILMS horror-thriller movie THE RETALIATORS which debuts in the Autumn and will feature vocalist JACOBY SHADDIX’s motion picture debut.

“We wanted to commemorate the last 10 years of our journey with a sampling of the music that got us here,” shares guitarist Jerry Horton. “None of it could have been possible without the support of all of our families, our friends, or team and most of all, you–our fans.”

Pre-order/pre-save Greatest Hits Vol. 2: The Better Noise Years here.

PAPA ROACH have continued to stretch their boundaries throughout the years, including features with artists outside their genre–such as their 2017 track “Periscope” with pop artist Skylar Grey (which is included on the new release)–and most recently collaborating with TikTok star/up-and-coming artist JERIS JOHNSON on a new version of their iconic hit “Last Resort.” Check out the collaboration in the music video for “Last Resort Reloaded” here.

To date PAPA ROACH have led the path for contemporary rock artists in the digital streaming era with over 2 billion streams globally and 9 million monthly listeners on Spotify. This set encompasses their career history of over 20 Top 5 Active Rock singles, 13 of which occurred in the past decade including four #1 singles –“Face Everything and Rise” (2014), “Help” and “Born For Greatness” (both 2017) and “Come Around” (2019).

TRACK LISTING:
1. Born For Greatness (Remastered 2020)
2. Help (Remastered 2020)
3. Elevate (Remastered 2020)
4. Come Around (Remastered 2020)
5. Broken As Me (feat. Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria)
6. Falling Apart (Remastered 2020)
7. Who Do You Trust? (Remastered 2020)
8. Gravity (feat. Maria Brink) (Remastered 2020)
9. American Dreams (Remastered 2020)
10. Face Everything and Rise (Remastered 2020)
11. Periscope (feat. Skylar Grey) (Remastered 2020)
12. Still Swingin’ (Remastered 2020)
13. The Ending (Remastered 2020)
14. Burn (Remastered 2020)
15. Kick In The Teeth (Remastered 2020)
16. Elevate (Aelonia Remix)
17. Help (Aelonia Remix)
18. Born for Greatness (Cymek Remix)
19. Top of the World (Aelonia Remix)
20. Face Everything and Rise (Live Acoustic)
21. Leader of the Broken Hearts (Live Acoustic)

PAPA ROACH with Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria (far right)
Photo Credit: Darren Craig (Papa Roach) / Sanjay Parikh (Danny Worsnop)

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February 19, 2021

BUDDERSIDE Uncage New Single/Music Video “Wide Awake” filmed at Abandoned Old L.A. Zoo

DT: FEBRUARY 19, 2021

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

BUDDERSIDE
UNVEIL NEW SINGLE/MUSIC VIDEO
“WIDE AWAKE”
FILMED AT ABANDONED OLD L.A. ZOO

WATCH HERE

SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE’

DUE MARCH 26 VIA MOTÖRHEAD MUSIC/SILVER LINING MUSIC

Los Angeles-based quintet BUDDERSIDE conjure high-energy alt-rock anthems which bridge the gap between the sexy swagger of the Sunset Strip and the soulful depths of Seattle on their forthcoming sophomore release SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE out March 26 via Motörhead Music/Silver Lining Music. The band have now unveiled a third single from the album with the striking track “Wide Awake” out today, February 19, across all digital platforms. The music video for “Wide Awake”—seen streaming below–was filmed at the abandoned Old L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park and shares an important story correlated to the single and album’s concept art.

“Every song always has a symbol, a visual story,” explains vocalist/founding member Patrick Stone. “‘Spiritual Violence’ lays down ten tarot cards, each representing a song. The story of ‘Wide Awake’ is one of manifesting your dreams, after a journey through Hell to reach them. The Hand Of Fatima is featured on the artwork for ‘Wide Awake’ and is the perfect reflection of this lesson. In the video, the band all pick cards from evil’s deck which reflect pieces of a puzzle that when all are in place reveal a greater destiny they share together.”

Getting to the abandoned location to film was a journey itself as drummer Jeff Dewbray recalls. “I got to take my drums on a f*ckin’ hike through an abandoned zoo. And that’s just the beginning of the madness in these videos! ‘Wide Awake’ has always been one of my favorite songs in the live set and every damn time I count it in, I know hysteria is bound to break out. I’m forever grateful for everyone involved and couldn’t be more excited to show you all this video!”

Pre-order/pre-save SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE: https://smarturl.it/spiritual-violence

SPIRITUAL VIOLENCE was recorded with legendary producer Jay Baumgardner (Bush, Godsmack, Papa Roach) and mastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage). Its 10 tracks careen through STONE’s journey of overcoming addiction, loss and heartbreak to discovering resurrection with patience, perseverance and meditation set over soaring melodies and catchy refrains. BUDDERSIDE previously shared two singles: “Zen”–via MXDWN which American Songwriter applauded for “hav(ing) effortlessly aligned jazz, funk and pop influences with their rock persona that lends to interesting chord progressions and key changes”–and “Pardon Me (featuring Phil Campbell of Motörhead)”–whose animated music video depicted the story behind how the band was introduced and signed to Motörhead Music by its late founder, Motörhead vocalist Lemmy Kilmister.

BUDDERSIDE has previously been seen on tours alongside Motörhead, Slayer, Anthrax and L.A. Guns as well as being featured on international festivals including Wacken Open Air, Motörboat, Malmö Festival and the Monsters Of Rock cruise. They most recently shared their infectious live performance with audiences in December via a special livestream performance at the iconic Sunset Strip venue Whisky A Go Go which was aired across their socials as well as the equally famed Rainbow Bar and Grill’s networks in honor of Lemmy’s birthday which included a guest appearance and post-show Q&A panel from former MTV VJ and music personality Matt Pinfield.

(Lineup (l-r): Logan Nikolic, Jeff Dewbray {top}, Gabe Maska, Patrick Stone {top}, Sam “Bam” Koltun; Photo Credit: Mathias Fau)

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February 19, 2021

Alt-metal Outfit AMERICAN TERROR Revive Rare House of Pain track “Legend” In New Music Video

DT: FEBRUARY 19, 2021

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

ALT-METAL OUTFIT
AMERICAN TERROR
REVIVE RARE HOUSE OF PAIN TRACK
WITH NEW COVER SINGLE/MUSIC VIDEO
“LEGEND”

WATCH HERE

Atlanta-based alt-metal outfit AMERICAN TERROR dug into the archives to revive the rare “Legend (Lethal Dose Remix)” track from hip hop group House of Pain, which was solely released on their 1994 EP Legend and never made available digitally. AMERICAN TERROR—which consists of drummer Rob Hammersmith (Skid Row) and Grayson Manor alumni vocalist Brad Cox, guitarist Pat Valley and bassist GK Via—add in their aggressive, unique brew of metal, punk, hard rock and rap to give the single a second chance to see the light of day with their hard-hitting cover out today, Friday, February 19. Watch the music video debut for “Legend” (streaming below) which highlights the track’s themes revolving around drug abuse, suicide and mental health issues, with tributes to several artists that have succumbed to those struggles in recent years.

“I chose this song because I always loved House Of Pain and hip hop” shares Cox, who also produced and mixed the track at the Lawrenceville, GA-based Black Paw Studios which he is a partner of with legendary producer Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Megadeth, Metallica). “This song never got the credit it deserved. The subject matter still stands strong and relevant to everything going on in the world right now. The song tackles drug abuse and suicides, which given the current times, everyone is feeling the pain and struggle. We’ve lost too many talented people because of this and too many people in general.”

AMERICAN TERROR’s debut record Influencer was released last year by the EMP Label Group and has logged more than 250,000 Spotify streams which was led by singles “Judgement” and “She’s A B*tch.” Following its release, the band shared a genre-bending remix of “Judgement”—mastered by Glenn Schick (Lil Wayne, Future, Ludacris). The track features legendary rapper Sticky Fingaz, who is known for his group Onyx’s hit “Slam” as well as a guest appearance (“Remember Me”) on Eminem‘s classic The Marshall Mathers LP; he is also an award-winning ASCAP songwriter for his work with Travis Scott.

AMERICAN TERROR are currently tracking material for their sophomore release due later this year. Cox shares that they’ve “elevated the band to a new level and truly found their identity.” Stay tuned for further news on its release in the coming months.

Photo Credit: Dee Flores

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February 18, 2021

Psych Rockers SPIRIT MOTHER To Be Featured Saturday, 2/20, on VOL. 3 of LIVE IN THE MOJAVE DESERT Concert Film Series

DT: FEBRUARY 18, 2021

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

LIVE IN THE MOJAVE DESERT: VOL. 1-5
–A WORLD PREMIERE LIVESTREAM CONCERT FILM SERIES EXPERIENCE–
TO LAUNCH VOLUME 3 ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
FEATURING
SPIRIT MOTHER

HEAVY PSYCH ROCKERS SHARE PERFORMANCE FOOTAGE OF SINGLE
“SPACE CADETS”
ON PREVIEW VIDEO TRAILER;
WATCH HERE

TICKETS & VINYL PRE-ORDER ON-SALE NOW

Live In The Mojave Desert: Volume 3 – Spirit Mother Official Trailer

LIVE IN THE MOJAVE DESERT: VOL.1-5 will continue to present their world premiere livestream concert film series highlighting the California Desert Rock scene this Saturday, February 20 with VOLUME 3 featuring Long Beach, CA heavy psych rockers SPIRIT MOTHER. Take a peek at performance footage of their single “Space Cadets” backed by a visual performance from the Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show in the event trailer streaming above or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_VmwXZ_wUrk. Tickets are on sale now for $10 which allow access to the experience starting at 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time Zone as well as video on demand replay for 72 hours. Get yours now HERE. Additional merch options are available including an exclusive limited-edition ‘Desert Lizard’ poster (pictured below) featuring art by John Howard and pre-order options for the concert stream on Vinyl (black variant and limited test pressing), CD or Blu-Ray at https://www.liveinthemojavedesert.com/merch-store.

Inspired by Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii 1972 concert documentary film, LIVE IN THE MOJAVE DESERT: VOLUMES 1-5 kicked off their bi-weekly streams on January 23 which has so far included performances from San Diego-based krautrock trio EARTHLESS and stoner rock outfit NEBULA which includes ex-Fu Manchu member Eddie Glass. Additional volumes will feature heavy psychedelic rock trio MOUNTAIN TAMER (March 6) and STONER (March 20)—the new project from ex-Kyuss members Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri.

During the stream, viewers will experience an hour of performance footage–filmed and recorded throughout day and night from the natural amphitheater of California’s Mojave Desert—along with a virtual pre-show hangout session with band members discussing their favorite concert films and sharing psychedelic video clips and other trippy footage. Think MTV in the 80’s but with stoners and heshers!

(Poster Artwork by John Howard)

Here’s what some critics are saying about LIVE IN THE MOJAVE DESERT: VOLUME 1-5 experiences so far:

“The difference, of course, is the professional, concert-film level at which ‘Live in the Mojave Desert’ is executed. On a sheer production level, it’s unmatched by anything I’ve seen in the streaming era, and in the use of visual effects, Sam Grant‘s skillful, rhythmic editing, the inclusion of Mad Alchemy and the sense of urgency that’s driving the whole project, it is a rare positive marker for this time that has disintegrated the live music experience and perhaps changed it permanently.”
– The Obelisk, 2/8/21, Nebula Stream review

“The on-paper proposition doesn’t really do justice to actually seeing nighttime desert rocks painted with light while Earthless tear a hole in the galaxy as only they seem able to do…this series of five streams that Earthless kicked off is more than just a show to watch for would-be real-life attendees. Sitting in my living room on a cold January afternoon, it was pure sonic escapism…the fact of the matter is that even if gigs were happening, the Live in the Mojave Desert series would be something incredible to witness.”
– My Rock News, 1/25/21, Earthless Stream Review

“Be under no false impression, this is a musical experience like no other. From the early portions of the stream that has interviews, discussions about the difficulties of filming in the Mojave Desert and music from a wide array of stoner, doom and psych bands. Often with trippy visuals as the backdrop to get you in that psychedelic mood.”
– GBHBL, 1/28/21, Earthless Stream review

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February 8, 2021

THE BLACK MOODS Reveal Stirring Music Video for “Home”

DT: FEBRUARY 8, 2021

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

THE BLACK MOODS
REVEAL STIRRING VIDEO FOR BALLAD
“HOME”

SONG IS FEATURED ON BAND’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘SUNSHINE’

WATCH HERE

Modern classic rock trio THE BLACK MOODS tug at listeners’ heart strings with the touching music video for the ballad “Home” featured on their recent sophomore album SUNSHINE. The video for “Home” (as seen streaming above) shares the emotional struggle of being apart from loved ones due to rigorous touring and recording schedules bands endure with personal private footage from vocalist/guitarist JOSH KENNEDY, drummer CHICO DIAZ and bassist JORDAN HOFFMAN.

“I wrote ‘Home’ about being on the road, away from the ones you love and hoping they don’t grow up too fast or grow away from you before you get back,” shares KENNEDY. “We love touring and being in the studio, but there is a definite sacrifice you make when you do what we do. That is exactly what ‘Home’ is about.”

THE BLACK MOODS are a story of success and growth despite a pandemic amidst all odds working against them. Refusing to postpone the release of SUNSHINE–which was recorded by Grammy-nominated producer Johnny “K” Karkazis–the band went full steam ahead, marking several career highlights along the way including their first-ever Top 20 Billboard Active Rock charting single, title track “Sunshine” at #16 and a cover feature with their hometown local weekly newspaper, Phoenix New Times (May 7, 2020). Three additional album singles made the Top 30 including “Bad News” (#24), “Bella Donna” (#29) and “Whatcha Got (#30).

In the months following SUNSHINE’s release, the band moved their home studio from Phoenix to the Ozarks (where Kennedy was raised) and began working again with Karkazis on their next album in addition to remotely recording a forthcoming single with legendary producer Eddie Kramer (Led Zeppelin, The Beatles). THE BLACK MOODS also recorded a fiery cover of “I Need To Know,” originally released in 1978 by one of their most esteemed musical idols, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. THE BLACK MOODS shared their version of the song October 23 across all digital platforms. Listen HERE.

Known for their galvanizing live performances—which have seen them appear alongside acts including The Doors’ Robbie Krieger, Shinedown, Jane’s Addiction, Whitesnake, Collective Soul and The Gin Blossoms—THE BLACK MOODS will take the stage at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento this October.

(Lineup [l-r] Chico Diaz (drums),Josh Kennedy (vocals, guitars), Jordan Hoffman (bass); Photo Credit: Jim Louvau)

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