Kelly Walsh, Author at SRO PR

September 27, 2023

Alternative Folk Singer-Songwriter JESSE AHERN Shares Music Video for “The Older I Get (feat. Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys & Jaime Wyatt)”

DT: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

ALTERNATIVE FOLK SINGER-SONGWRITER & GUITARIST
JESSE AHERN
REVEALS MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE
“THE OLDER I GET (Feat. KEN CASEY of DROPKICK MURPHYS & JAIME WYATT)”
FROM SEPTEMBER 15 ALBUM
‘ROOTS ROCK REBEL’
VIA DROPKICK MURPHYS’
DUMMY LUCK MUSIC RECORD LABEL / [PIAS]

WATCH HERE

BOSTON, MA NATIVE TO JOIN
DROPKICK MURPHYS ON U.S. TOUR THIS FALL
ALONGSIDE THE INTERRUPTERS
SEP. 27 – OCT. 29

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Boston-bred singer-songwriter and guitarist JESSE AHERN’s new album, ROOTS ROCK REBEL, was released Friday, September 15, and marks his debut release via Dropkick Murphys’ Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS] record label. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Ted Hutt (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem), ROOTS ROCK REBEL is an East Coast mosaic of gritty rock ‘n’ roll and roots inspiration with Americana-style storytelling told in the idiom of a street performer. The 10-track album “creates a meaningful call to action in the tradition of great rambling American buskers,” as proclaimed by SPIN who praised its debut single “Pray” as “a foot-stomping, modern-gospel anthem.” Stream/download ROOTS ROCK REBEL now, as well as pre-order a copy of the album on CD and vinyl (due October 20) at www.jesseahern.com.

JESSE has shared a new music video for the humbling single “The Older I Get” which features guest musicians Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys and country singer-songwriter Jaime Wyatt. The video was directed by Mike Rivkees. Watch “The Older I Get (feat. Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys and Jaime Wyatt)” music video streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“‘The Older I Get’ was almost a throwaway song,” says JESSE. “I had been playing an earlier version of it while on tour in 2022, but something was missing. I brought the song to [producer] Ted Hutt, and he helped me make it the singalong it is now. While on the road with Jaime, she had asked if she could sing it with me onstage and it was a hit, so featuring her was a no-brainer. I felt the last verse was perfect for Ken and am honored that he was up for the task.”

“Everybody’s out there trying to be something they are not, trying to sell an image and a product. Selling their soul for a like or a follow,” CASEY states. “Jesse is the polar opposite. His music, his personality, his core brings me back to the days when none of that mattered. Simpler times when what you saw is what you got. PURE. And this song is Jesse at his best.”

“I met Jesse on tour, we were both opening for Dropkick Murphys and the first song that made me run to the side stage to hear better was ‘The Older I Get,’” shares WYATT. “I instantly started singing a harmony. I was drawn to the humility and wisdom of the lyrics in that song. The verses are dreamy and universal. Jesse Ahern is a really special dude, which makes him such an insightful writer. He’s lived to tell a lot of amazing stories and I cannot wait for the rest of the world to fall in love with his music, like I did.”

JESSE will be seen performing the music from ROOTS ROCK REBEL including previous singles “Pray” and the pro-labor and unionization anthem “Back Against The Wall” as he joins longtime touring partners and friends DROPKICK MURPHYS on their headlining U.S. tour this fall alongside The Interrupters. Catch JESSE at one of the tour’s following stops:

9/27 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
9/28 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
9/29 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
9/30 – Syracuse, NY @ Upstate Medical University Arena @ Oncenter
10/01 – Charlottesville, VA @ Ting Pavilion
10/03 – North Little Rock, AR @ The Theater @ Simmons Bank Arena
10/04 – Wichita, KS @ WAVE
10/05 – Omaha, NE @ The Astro
10/06 – Springfield, MO @ Shrine Mosque
10/07 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion
10/08 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
10/10 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel ABQ
10/11 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Broadmoor World Arena
10/12 – Rapid City, SD @ Summit Arena
10/13 – Brookings, SD @ Swiftel Center
10/14 – Fargo, ND @ Scheels Arena
10/15 – Mankato, MN @ Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center – Grand Hall
10/17 – Duluth, MN @ AMSOIL Arena
10/18 – Cedar Rapids, IA @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse
10/19 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
10/20 – Rockford, IL @ BMO Center
10/21 – Saginaw, MI @ The Dow Event Center
10/22 – Toledo, OH @ Huntington Center
10/24 – Buffalo, NY @ RiverWorks
10/26 – Johnstown, PA @ 1st Summit Arena
10/27 – Greensboro, NC @ White Oak Amphitheatre
10/28 – Asheville, NC @ Rabbit Rabbit
10/29 – Huntington, WV @ Mountain Health Arena

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September 22, 2023

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Reveal Catchy New Pop-Punk/Rock Track “DARK THOUGHTS” via Better Noise Music

DT: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
DROP CATCHY NEW POP-PUNK/ROCK TRACK
“DARK THOUGHTS”
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 22
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM HERE

WATCH “DARK THOUGHTS” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

THEATRICAL ROCKERS CURRENTLY OUT ON
“EMO DREAMS” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH
ICON FOR HIRE, CONQUER DIVIDE AND CONCRETE CASTLES
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER 27

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT – “Dark Thoughts” Single Art (Download HERE)

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT combine modern rock anthems with emo-drenched pop-punk melodies which have garnered them a diverse and unwavering fanbase who consider themselves “outcasts” and relate to the band’s over-the-top theatrics and uncompromising music. Lauded as one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need to Know,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have today (September 22) shared the new track “Dark Thoughts.” Available digitally, the anthemic “Dark Thoughts” has lyrics that cater to getting rid of the paranoia that can go through your head with the catchy verse: “Can’t drink, Can’t drug, Can’t drown ‘em away / I can’t sleep, Can’t think, Can’t find an escape / From these dark, dark thoughts in my mind.” Stream/download “Dark Thoughts” HERE. Watch the music video for “Dark Thoughts” streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“‘Dark Thoughts’ is a fun and energetic song meant to highlight our own mental health struggles,” states vocalist LEE JENNINGS. “It is deeply rooted in feeling trapped in your own head, like you have no one to reach out to who would understand or have an answer.” He adds: “It’s a statement both about the band and our fans. Depression, anxiety and mental health crisis events are a ubiquitous experience for us and the people who connect with our art. It can be such a terrifying and daunting task to try to overcome, but we hope that by connecting with others, we can support each other as a community in times when things seem the most bleak.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—further showcase their extravagant antics with each live performance, or as they call them “devotion ceremonies,” utilizing full theatrics, stage décor, costumed actors and more. The band are currently out on the “Emo Dreams” tour across the U.S. and Canada with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide, and Concrete Castles and will celebrate Devil’s Night (October 30) with a special show in Detroit, MI at Saint Andrews Hall with Twiztid. The band recently opened for Ice Nine Kills at their “Silver Scream Concert” as part of the Silver Scream Con and have previously toured with acts including Shinedown, Underoath, Skillet, Bad Wolves, From Ashes To New, Starset, and Pvris along with performing on the Inkcarceration Festival main stage. See full dates listed below.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT 2023 DEVOTION CEREMONIES:
9/22 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace^
9/23 Erie, PA – Basement Transmissions^
9/24 Lakewood, OH – The Winchester^
9/25 Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar^
9/26 Indianapolis, IN – Hoosier Dome^
9/27 Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache at The Intersection^
9/29 Joliet, IL – The Forge^
9/30 Des Moines, IA – Leftys^
10/1 Fargo, ND – The Aquarium^
10/3 Billings, MT – Pub Station^
10/4 Great Falls, MT – The Newberry^
10/6 Boise, ID – The Shredder^
10/7 Spokane, WA – Big Dipper^
10/8 Seattle, WA – El Corazon^
10/10 San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar^
10/12 Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewing^
10/13 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues (Parish Room)^\
10/14 Los Angeles, CA – The Mint^
10/15 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick^
10/17 Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place^
10/18 Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge^
10/19 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse^
10/20 Rosewell, NM – The Liberty^
10/21 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s^
10/22 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger (Small Room)^
10/24 Houston, TX – Scout Bar^
10/25 Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock^
10/27 Destin, FL – Club LA^
10/30 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall (with Twiztid)
^ “Emo Dreams” Tour with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide and Concrete Castles

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music 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, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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September 22, 2023

Alternative Rock/Pop Trio NEVRLANDS Release Debut LP ‘TIMELESS’ via Better Noise Music; Share Lyric Video for Title Track

DT: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NEVRLANDS
RELEASE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH LP
‘TIMELESS’
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 22, VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM HERE

ALTERNATIVE ROCK/POP TRIO
SHARE LYRIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK
“TIMELESS”

WATCH HERE

ANNOUNCE INTIMATE RELEASE SHOW AND PARTY
AT AMITYVILLE MUSIC HALL (AMIITYVILLE, NY)
ON OCTOBER 28

‘TIMELESS” Album Artwork (Download HERE)

NYC-based trio NEVRLANDS touch on their humble beginnings, authentic hardships and down to earth way of life to craft timeless and sincere music that provides listeners with a positive escape and emotional release. Their lyrics consist of relatable themes including love, loss, struggle, triumph, strength, mental health, and self-acceptance, which intertwine succinctly with their unique sonic blend of in-your-face rock n’ roll, grooving alternative, and captivating pop sounds.

The NEVRLANDS trio—vocalist OKAN KAZDAL, guitarist LOUIE MALPELI, and drummer MIKEY PITTELLI—today (September 22) release their debut full-length LP TIMELESS via Better Noise Music. TIMELESS features two completely sonically and musically different producers/teams: alternative/indie rock team HEAVY (The Dirty Heads, Andrew McMahon and the Wilderness, lovelytheband), and ZK Productions (Jimmy Eat World, Mayday Parade, Cartel, All Time Low). Mixing was also divided between Jay Baumgardner (Bush, Seether, Helmet) in Los Angeles, CA and Nick ‘Squids’ Squillante (Hozier, Aloe Blacc, Dirty Heads) in Brooklyn, NY, who also mastered the entire album. Stream/download TIMELESS now digitally or grab a copy on CD (pictured below) HERE.

NEVRLANDS have shared the lyric video for title track “Timeless” streaming below or available directly on YouTube HERE. It follows two previously released songs: “Chemicals” and the debut track “Stay” which Wolf In A Suit praised stating, “There’s something about the track that just hits the spot from the moment you press play…It’s a one-of-a-kind soundscape bound to be a fan favorite and a perfect way to explore the magic of their infectious sound.”

“‘Timeless’ for us is the defining song of the album,” shares NEVRLANDS collectively. “It’s the song that started it all for us, the first domino to fall. At the time it was written, it was our first foray into a new sound and a new energy for Nevrlands, making it a perfect fit for the album title track. ‘Timeless’ is a song about reigniting your passions and releasing yourself from the restraints of time to fulfill your purpose in life.It fully illustrates the spirit of Nevrlands.”

NEVRLANDS have previously toured across the U.S. on Vans Warped Tour as well as opening for acts including Allstar Weekend and Jake Miller. The trio will host a special record release show on Saturday, October 28 in Amityville, NY at Amityville Music Hall for fans 16+ at 4:30pm followed by an intimate 21+ after party and hang with the band which includes an open bar and food at Nostalgia Bar in Bethpage, NY. Tickets for both events are on sale now HERE.

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TIMELESS Track Listing
1. Timeless
2. Stay
3. Chemicals
4. Messed Up Summer
5. Sad Song
6. Gun Fight
7. Ghost of Me
8. I’ll Feel Better
9. Between Us
10. Hit The Floor
11. Fighters
12. Burn

NEVRLANDS
(Credit: Dani Sacco; Download HERE)

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music 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, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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September 22, 2023

EVA UNDER FIRE Releases ‘Love, Drugs & Misery – Deluxe Edition’ via Better Noise Music; Drops Ltd. Edition “Unstoppable” T-Shirt In Support of COVENANT HOUSE

DT: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER/SRO PR

EVA UNDER FIRE
RELEASES
‘LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY – DELUXE EDITION’
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 22 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BAND ANNOUNCE LIMITED EDITION
“UNSTOPPABLE” T-SHIRT
IN SUPPORT OF
COVENANT HOUSE;

“UNSTOPPABLE (FEAT. CORY MARKS)”
CURRENTLY AT #24 ON ROCK RADIO CHARTS
ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER VINYL OFFERING OF
DEBUT ALBUM DUE DECEMBER 8;
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW HERE

FEMALE-FRONTED ROCK OUTFIT
SHARE LYRIC VIDEO FOR
“DEVIL IN DISGUISE”
WATCH HERE

LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION Cover Art (Download HERE)

Lauded as one of SIRIUS XM’s 2023 “Ones To Watch,” Detroit-based female-led rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE have today (September 22) released the deluxe version of their acclaimed debut album LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY via Better Noise Music. The deluxe edition includes an additional 10 bonus tracks consisting of new acoustic tracks, remixes by Noise Machine, a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs,” and reimagined tracks featuring country rock labelmate Cory Marks. It also includes the newly streaming track “Devil In Disguise”. Watch the lyric video for “Devil In Disguise” streaming below or HERE.

“We worked so hard on this album; in 2020 we were all ready to release it, then the world shut down and put the brakes on everything,” shares vocalist EVA MARIE. “We had to start all over again in 2022 and now, a year after the release of ‘Love, Drugs & Misery,’ we are looking back and realizing what a wild, amazing ride it’s been. We’re out here playing in front of thousands of fans all around the world and hearing our songs on the radio! This deluxe album has all the things… a never heard before cover, songs that didn’t make it on the original album and some re-mixes too. So, to celebrate the first birthday of ‘Love, Drugs & Misery,’ we thought fans would love to hear all of that together on one special edition. Thank you to all of our fans! We hope you love it!”

To co-align with the deluxe release, EVA UNDER FIRE are excited to reveal the original version of LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY will be offered on vinyl for the first-ever time. A special yellow variant pressing will be released via Better Noise Music on December 8; pre-orders are now available HERE.

EVA UNDER FIRE’s current single “Unstoppable (feat. Cory Marks)” has landed in the Top 25 tracks at Active Rock Radio this week at #24. Earlier this week, the band announced the release of a limited-edition “Unstoppable” t-shirt as part of Spotify’s “Band Shirt Day.” EVA UNDER FIRE have partnered with the non-profit organization Covenant House that provides shelter and resources to youth facing homelessness and will be donating a portion of proceeds to their cause.

“Covenant House always appreciates when members of our community choose to share our mission and our work with others, especially when their network is loyal like that of Eva Under Fire,” says Covenant House International CEO BILL BEDROSSIAN. “We are grateful to be a part of the campaign, which is so fitting for the youth at Covenant House who have faced challenges and have worked so hard to rise from adversity now and in the future.”

Grab the limited-edition “Unstoppable” shirt (pictured below) before it’s gone at https://evaunderfire.myshopify.com/collections/all.

EVA UNDER FIRE recently opened for acts including Pop Evil and Finger Eleven and will next perform two sold-out hometown shows at the famous Flint, MI venue The Machine Shop with Taproot. Earlier this week the band announced a winter tour supporting rock mainstays Bush alongside Better Noise Music labelmates Bad Wolves. See all upcoming dates listed below.

EVA UNDER FIRE Tour Dates
9/30 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # SOLD OUT
10/1 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # SOLD OUT
11/3 Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s #
11/4 New York, NY – Gramercy Theater #
11/14 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live ^
11/15 Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall ^
11/17 Durham, NC – DPAC ^
11/18 Hershey, PA – Hershey Theater ^
11/19 Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theater ^
11/21 Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center ^
11/24 Peterborough, ON – Peterborough Memorial Centre ^
11/25 Hamilton, ON – First Canadian Centre ^
11/26 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE ^
11/28 Madison, WI – The Sylvee ^
11/30 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha ^
12/3 Billings, MT – MetraPark ^
12/5 Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre ^
12/6 Spokane, WA – The Fox Theater ^
^ with Bush and Bad Wolves
# with Taproot

EVA UNDER FIRE (Download HERE)
Credit: Jeremy Saffer

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ABOUT COVENANT HOUSE
In 34 cities across five countries, Covenant House builds bridges to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking, meeting their immediate needs for food, clothing, protection, and medical care and supporting them to advance their goals of education and employment on their journey to independence and self-reliance. Founded as a drop-in center in New York City in 1972, Covenant House now serves thousands of children and youth every year in our residential, outreach, and drop-in programs. This year, Covenant House will provide nearly 800,000 nights of safe housing. https://www.covenanthouse.org/

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September 18, 2023

BAD WOLVES and EVA UNDER FIRE To Join BUSH on Winter “Nowhere To Go But Everywhere” North American Tour; Tickets On Sale Friday, Sept. 22 @ 10 AM (Local Time)

DT: SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER/SRO PR

PLATINUM-CERTIFED ROCK OUTFIT
BAD WOLVES
&
RISING FEMALE-FRONTED ROCK GROUP
EVA UNDER FIRE
TO JOIN BRITISH ROCK ICONS BUSH
ON WINTER NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
NOVEMBER 14 – DECEMBER 16

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME

BAD WOLVES’ FOURTH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
‘DIE ABOUT IT’
DUE NOVEMBER 3
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER IT HERE;
NEW SINGLE “LEGENDS NEVER DIE” OFFICIALLY ADDED TO ROCK RADIO FOLLOWING 5X #1 SINGLES & MULTIPLE TOP 10 HITS

EVA UNDER FIRE’S DELUXE VERSION OF 2022 DEBUT
‘LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY’
DUE SEPTEMBER 22 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC,
PRE-ORDER IT HERE

Platinum-certified, 5x #1 Hard Rock radio-charting rockers BAD WOLVES and rising female-fronted rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE, who are both signed to Better Noise Music, will join British rock staple BUSH on tour across the U.S. and Canada this winter. The 15-date tour launches November 14 in Orlando, FL and wraps December 6 in Spokane, WA. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 22 at 10:00 AM (local time) at https://badwolvesnation.com/pages/tour and/or https://evaunderfire.os.fan/. Dates are as follows:

NOWHERE TO GO BUT EVERYWHERE Tour
11/14 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
11/15 Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
11/17 Durham, NC – DPAC
11/18 Hershey, PA – Hershey Theater
11/19 Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theater
11/21 Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center
11/22 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom *
11/24 Peterborough, ON – Peterborough Memorial Centre
11/25 Hamilton, ON – First Canadian Centre
11/26 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
11/28 Madison, WI – The Sylvee
11/30 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
12/1 Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino ^
12/3 Billings, MT – MetraPark
12/5 Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre
12/6 Spokane, WA – The Fox Theater
^ Bad Wolves & Bush only
* Eva Under Fire & Bush only

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(l-r): Kyle Konkiel, DL, Doc Coyle, John Boecklin
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BAD WOLVES stretch the boundaries of hard rock with earthquaking heaviness, enigmatic experimentation, and enthralling melodies on their upcoming fourth full-length album DIE ABOUT IT due November 3 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Pre-order’s for DIE ABOUT IT are available now on digital download, CD, cassette and/or three vinyl color variants at https://badwolves.ffm.to/dieaboutit.

The group–John Boecklin (drums), Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz (lead vocals), Doc Coyle (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Kyle Konkiel (bass, backing vocals)—recorded DIE ABOUT IT with trusted collaborator Josh Gilbert (As I Lay Dying) who co-produced the album alongside BOECKLIN and DL. The band led the release with the crushingly heavy track “Bad Friends”—a song about cutting out toxic relationships—and their igniting official radio single “Legends Never Die” was the #1 Most Added at rock radio last week and is currently climbing the charts. It follows their five previous #1 singles and multiple Top 10 tracks.

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EVA UNDER FIRE (Download HERE)
Credit: Jeremy Saffer

Emerging Detroit-based rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE will celebrate the one-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed 2O22 debut album LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY with a deluxe edition due September 22 via Better Noise Music. Pre-orders for LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION are available now via digital download at https://evaunderfire.ffm.to/lovedrugsmiserydeluxe.

The deluxe album features guest appearances from Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills), Matt Brandyberry (From Ashes To New), Jonathan Dörr (formerly of Ego Kill Talent) and Cory Marks in addition to new acoustic tracks, remixed tracks by Noise Machine and a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.” EVA shared one of the bonus tracks—a refreshed version of their passionate single “Unstoppable” featuring country rocker Cory Marks on August 4 which is currently making its way up the rock radio charts.

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September 15, 2023

HYRO THE HERO Reveals Music Video for Title Track “Bound For Glory (feat. Markus Videsäter of Solence)” To Celebrate Album Release Today via Better Noise Music

DT: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH / MITCH SCHNEIDER, SRO PR

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HYRO THE HERO
CELEBRATES RELEASE OF SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘BOUND FOR GLORY’
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
WITH HOMETOWN SHOW TONIGHT (9/15) IN HOUSTON, TX

RAP-ROCKER REVEALS MUSIC VIDEO FOR
TITLE TRACK
“BOUND FOR GLORY”
FEAT. MARKUS VIDESÄTER OF SOLENCE
WATCH HERE

NEW ALBUM FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDING
DAVID DRAIMAN (DISTURBED), BRANDON SALLER (ATREYU), CHAD GREY (HELLYEAH), SPENCER CHARNAS (ICE NINE KILLS), REDDSTAR AND MORE

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Bound For Glory Album Artwork (Download HERE); Photo Credit: Simon Grumal

Houston, TX-born and France-based rap rock sensation HYRO THE HERO will celebrate the release of his sophomore full-length album BOUND FOR GLORY via Better Noise Music with a hometown performance tonight, September 15, at House of Blues on the Live Nation-produced “SPIRITS 2023” tour with labelmates NOTHING MORE.

On BOUND FOR GLORY, HYRO collaborates with some of the leading names in rock including David Draiman (Disturbed), Brandon Saller (Atreyu), Chad Gray (HELLYEAH), Spencer Charnas and Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills), REDDSTAR, AJ (Fire From The Gods) and Markus Videsäter (Solence). Several of these artists, in addition to artists who collaborated on his 2022 KIDS AGAINST THE MONSTERS EP shared praise for HYRO as quoted below.

“I’m incredibly honored. Hyro is a truly amazing artist and I had a blast working with him. This track is exactly what the world needs right now. It’s time to believe again.”
– David Draiman (Disturbed)

“It’s always nice to collaborate with up-and-coming talent, especially when you’re a genuine fan. I was stoked to hop on this song with Hyro The Hero. He embodies what a true artist is meant to do: make you feel something. This song is a great reminder that we’re stronger together when facing our demons.”
– Corey Taylor

“A fireball of energy, a sharp lyricist and an infectious personality. If you haven’t heard of HYRO already you’ve been missing out! This new album is catchy, groove laden, fun and full of talent. Best enjoyed at loud volumes!”
-Benjamin Bruce (Asking Alexandria)

Produced by Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead), BOUND FOR GLORY’s 12 tracks consist of a trendsetting hybrid of hip-hop and hard rock spiked with punk topped with unbreakable lyricism and undeniable choruses. Stream/download BOUND FOR GLORY now digitally or grab a copy on CD or Coke Bottle Green vinyl (pictured below) at https://hyrothehero.ffm.to/boundforglory.

Reflecting on his new album, HYRO says “Issues may arise when you feel it in your gut that you were meant to do something great. It’s not a matter of ‘if,’ it’s a matter of ‘when.’ All obstacles and failures are lessons down the road to achieve what you set out for. Some may reach them before you, but that is their story not yours. I live this; being in this industry for so long and seeing others surpass me on my journey doesn’t matter; I know, in my heart, I’m ‘Bound for Glory.’”

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“I had such a blast getting in the studio recording ‘Fight’ with Hyro. The verses he wrote were so compelling to me. I knew right when I heard it, that this is the track I wanted to be a part of – I’m so proud of Hyro and this track. And it’s always nice when the melody and lyrics write themselves. That’s always the sign of a great song. “
– Chad Gray (HELLYEAH)

HYRO has today released the music video for the album’s pummeling title track, “Bound For Glory (feat. Markus Videsäter of Solence).” Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“Hyro first got put on my radar maybe seven years ago by a good friend Fred Archambault. Since then I sort of had my eye on what he was doing. Last summer we did the Disrupt Festival with Hyro and he blew me away at every show. His energy was amazing and we immediately hit it off. When the opportunity came to be on a track with him I had no hesitations. This song has such a vibe to it and has so much power and I’m stoked to be a part of it.”
- Brandon Saller (Atreyu)

“All I kept hearing from my people is how sick Hyro the Hero is so I checked him out at The Viper Room…it reminded me of the first time I saw Rage Against the Machine. It was just off the chain unbridled energy, and I knew I wanted to be a part of and was lucky enough to be asked.” – Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills)

Long before mosh pits regularly broke out at rap shows and metal samples abounded throughout the culture, HYRO THE HERO was collaborating with members of At The Drive-In and Blood Brothers as well as era-defining producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, Korn) on his independently released EP BIRTH, SCHOOL, WORK, DEATH in 2011. The latter generated applause from BBC, Kerrang!, and Alternative Press who touted him as one of “19 Underrated Bands From The 2010s Who Deserve Another Listen.” In its wake, he blasted off with “Bullet,” posting north of 15 million-plus streams and paving the way for his 2018 debut album FLAGGED CHANNEL. He asserted himself as the rare outlier who could shine on a track with Hollywood Undead, Lil’ Keke, and AWOLNATION or Islander, Fozzy, and James “Munky” Shaffer of Korn. Flexing his versatility, he featured on “Cheatcode” by Black Tiger Sex Machine x Hairitage, generating 7.3 million Spotify streams. Meanwhile, his 2022 KIDS AGAINST THE MONSTERS EP via Better Noise Music boasted an assist from Corey Taylor of Slipknot, and the legendary Mötley Crüe tapped him for “Who’s That Playing On The Radio?” for THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK. At the same time, he packed houses on his own and became a festival favorite at Welcome to Rockville, Carolina Rebellion, Shiprocked!, and more

“‘Head Under Water’ is as authentic and real as a song can get. The second I heard this track; I knew I needed to be a part of it. Feeding off of the raw rock energy, I dug deep to bring as many melodic and off the wall guitar elements to the table as I possibly could. Playing through a slurred drunken swagger, the solo and guitar playing gets more concise and razor sharp as the song progresses. Hyro and Reddstar spit the sickest flows and heaviest lyrics I’ve ever heard, and that meant that I needed to do the same. Considering that moments before I started write and record, I got a call from my doctor with the most terrifying medical news that a person could get – I poured myself into this solo, and into this song. I know ‘Head Under Water’ will hit you like it hit me, because this feeling is so real for so many of us.”
– Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills)

“I knew when I heard this track that we had something. Not only does the song have a lot of meaning but I like how me and Hyro approached it from our own perspectives. I do believe when people listen to this that so many will be able to connect or relate to it on multiple levels.”
– Reddstar

Catch HYRO on tour throughout September with NOTHING MORE, Dead Poet Society and Post Profit in the U.S. before he returns to France, where he resides, for two headlining shows in December. Tickets can be found at www.hyrothehero.com.

HYRO THE HERO TOUR DATES
9/15 Houston, TX – House of Blues *
9/16 San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre *
9/18 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall *
9/19 Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall *
9/20 Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine *
9/22 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution *
9/23 Orlando, FL – House of Blues *
9/25 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore *
12/7 Nantes, FR – Le Ferrailleur
12/8 Nantes, FR – Le Ferrailleur
* with Nothing More, Dead Poet Society & Post Profit

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music 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 (formerly Eleven Seven 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, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney.

In 2021, Better Noise Music dominated Billboard’s Year End charts in the rock space, landing at #1 on the Mainstream Rock Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Label charts and ranked as one of the top Mainstream Rock Label for the year.

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September 12, 2023

FROM ASHES TO NEW Announce “THE BLACKOUT TOUR PT. 1” with Special Guests The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath & Ekoh

DT: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

FROM ASHES TO NEW
ANNOUNCE HEADLINING U.S. TOUR
“THE BLACKOUT TOUR PT. 1”
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE WORD ALIVE, CATCH YOUR BREATH & EKOH
NOVEMBER 21–DECEMBER 16
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 @ 10 AM LOCAL

#1-CHARTING CONCEPT ALBUM
‘BLACKOUT’
OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

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Following the recent release of their new, critically acclaimed #1-charting album BLACKOUT via Better Noise Music, rock vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW have announced a headlining tour in late fall/early winter with support from rockers The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath and heart-hop artist Ekoh.

The 20-city tour launches November 11 in Boston at Big Night Live and will stretch across the Midwest before returning to make its final stop December 16 in FROM ASHES TO NEW’s home state Pennsylvania at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC). See full dates listed below. Tickets will be available for the general public on Friday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time via the band’s website (https://www.fromashestonew.com/). A fan pre-sale is live as of today, September 12, to those subscribed to FROM ASHES TO NEW’s various socials and lists.

Vocalist Matt Brandyberry says: “Our new album ‘Blackout’ dropped recently and we knew we couldn’t finish 2023 without the ‘Blackout Tour.’ We are beyond excited to be headed out on our first headlining tour since 2022 and can’t wait to run it back with our friends in The Word Alive! We added Catch Your Breath and Ekoh because they have both been killing it and we know the FATN family will absolutely love them. This will be our biggest production and highest quality stage show yet, so get those tickets and get ready to tear it up this Nov/Dec.”

FROM ASHES TO NEW’s explosive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative music saw BLACKOUT land the #1 spot on several iTunes and Spotify Rock and Metal charts across the globe. Produced by Brandyberry, alongside longtime collaborators and producers Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak, BLACKOUT acts as a prequel to their 2016 debut album DAY ONE. Its 12 tracks include the band’s fifth Top 10-charting rock radio single “Hate Me Too,” (#8) which Top Shelf Music Magazine praised it for showcasing “From Ashes to New’s prowess in crafting emotionally charged narratives against a powerful musical backdrop, making it a fan favorite and a prime example of the band’s unique sound.” FROM ASHES TO NEW’s current radio single, “Nightmare,” is now in the Top 20 and growing. Stream and/or download BLACKOUT or grab a physical copy on CD, vinyl or cassette at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum.

“THE BLACKOUT TOUR Pt 1” Tour Dates:
11/21 Portland, ME – State Theatre
11/22 Boston, MA – Big Night Live
11/24 Syracuse, NY – Sharkey’s
11/25 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
11/26 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
11/28 Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
11/29 Ft Wayne, IN – The Clyde Theatre #
11/30 Flint, MI – Machine Shop
12/1 Harrison, OH – The Blue Note
12/3 Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
12/4 St Louis, MO – Red Flag
12/5 Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s
12/6 Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
12/8 Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
12/10 Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theater
12/11 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater #
12/12 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave #
12/13 Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
12/15 Niagara Falls, NY – Rapids Theatre
12/16 Harrisburg, PA – HMAC
# From Ashes to New with The Word Alive & Ekoh only

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music 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, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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September 12, 2023

Grammy Award-winning Native American Musician MICKI FREE Releases Peace-Devoted Single “We Are One” In Advance of World Culture Festival Performance

DT: SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

MICKI FREE—
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING & 2022 NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE—
REVEALS PEACE-DEVOTED NEW SINGLE
“WE ARE ONE”

STREAM ON SPOTIFY HERE OR APPLE MUSIC HERE
WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE

SINGER-SONGWRITER & INCENDIARY GUITARIST
TO SERVE AS “ENVOY” OF WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 29 IN WASHINGTON, DC
AT THE NATIONAL MALL
LEADING THE “1,000+ GUITAR ENSEMBLE” TO PERFORM
“WE ARE ONE”

MICKI FREE, photographed by Marie Gregorio-Oviedo

MICKI FREE— the Grammy-winning musical artist, 5X Native American Music Award-winner, 2022 The Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame inductee, and member of Shalamar USA—has been chosen to be an official “Envoy” for the World Culture Festival the Olympic-scale, free-to-the-public (with website registration) unity celebration. Founded by Indian guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, it is taking place September 29-October 1 at The National Mall in Washington, DC. On the event’s opening day, FREE will lead the “1,000+ Guitar Ensemble” in a performance of his new single, “We Are One,” on September 29 at The National Mall in Washington, DC. See further details HERE.

“We Are One” was written, produced, and arranged by FREE specifically for the World Culture Festival. He performs lead vocals and lead & rhythm guitar with assistance from longtime friend and collaborator Cindy Blackman-Santana (drums), Ken Riley (bass, backing vocals) and Lila Gale (backing vocals). It’s out digitally today on Spotify (HERE) or Apple Music (HERE) along with a serene, picturesque lyric video seen streaming below or directly via YouTube HERE.

FREE, who recently relocated to Las Vegas, NV and has a monthly residency every first Monday at Backstage Bar & Billiards, will perform “We Are One” live on the “Morning Blend” show on Vegas’ ABC Affiliate KTNV (Channel 13) on September 13 (the show airs from 9:00-10:00 AM).

“I met with Sri Sri Gurudev Ravi Shankar and his message moved me to want to join him in getting our human beings to understand ‘We Are One,’ shares FREE. “That all peoples of the world are united as ONE…we should love and care about each other, and there’s no cosmic meaning, my message is in the lyric; simple; ‘WE ARE ONE.’”

FREE elaborates on how the World Culture Festival performance came together, stating: “A good friend of my manager, Heather Loren, invited us to meet Gurudev, as they wanted my help inviting Native American Tribes across our country to join the festival in song and dance. The committee then asked if I would lead the guitar players in song, and I accepted, then I did one better and WROTE them the song we will all be performing! We as indigenous peoples need to take the stage on opening day and show the world our positive energy!”

“We are honored we were asked to be part of such a worldly, heartfelt positive joining of cultures from all parts of the globe,” says FREE. “I’m excited to perform on the global stage and see other performers as well! It will be like a world love & peace party, sharing peace and harmony, asking the world to please come together as one.”

ABOUT MICKI FREE:
FREE has been on the cutting-edge of the music industry from the start of his career. Having been signed to a management deal with Gene Simmons and Diana Ross that launched his career, FREE joined the legendary R&B group Shalamar where he became friends with Prince. After his departure in the early 90’s, FREE continued his solo career appearing on both the stage and in the studio with iconic artists including Carlos Santana, Janet Jackson, KISS, Little Steven Van Zandt, Aerosmith, Neil Young and Bill Wyman, just to name a few

His most recent album, TURQUOISE BLUE, was released via the Dark Idol Music label distributed by Burnside Distribution / The Orchard / Sony and features guest musicians including Gary Clark Jr., Steve Stevens, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Cindy Blackman Santana. FREE recently collaborated on a new version of the album’s single “World On Fire (Warrior Remix)” with Blackman Santana and her fellow Santana band members Karl Perazzo and Andy Vargas. Stream/download “World on Fire (Warrior Remix)” across all digital platforms HERE.

Born mixed blood Cherokee/Comanche Native American and Irish descent, FREE has mastered the Native American flute and in addition to his guitar-driven blues rock albums has recorded five flute music albums. He has used his platform to advocate for the Native American community and created the Native Music Rocks program, which gives Native American musicians performance opportunities and also founded the first Native American record company (Native Music Rocks Records).

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Website | FB | IG | Spotify | YouTube

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ABOUT WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL
In its fourth iteration, the World Culture Festival will be an Olympic-scale celebration, with expected participation from over 180 countries and thousands of diverse artists. Backed by Hargrove, a renowned world-class production company with over seven decades of expertise in outdoor event productions including numerous Presidential Inaugurations, and produced by Emmy-nominee Robert Pullen, the WCF will be held at the National Mall in Washington, DC on September 29-October. Registration is available for free at www.worldculturefest.org.

In its last three editions, WCF reached over six million people in-person and drove hundreds of millions of views online, making it the most successful recurring global artistic event in human history. Visitors from every corner of the globe can be a part of the World Culture Festival, honoring our rich human diversity expressed through music, art, food, dance, meditation and inspirational talks. This landmark event will bring the world together in celebration to uplift the human spirit and reaffirm a collective commitment to peace and unity.

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September 8, 2023

NOTHING MORE Release ‘SPIRITS-DELUXE VERSION’ via Better Noise Music; Debut Music Video for “FACE IT (LIVE)” Filmed At Sold-Out NYC Headlining Show

DT: SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NOTHING MORE
RELEASE
‘SPIRITS–DELUXE VERSION’
FEATURING FIRST-EVER LIVE RECORDINGS
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM/DOWNLOAD IT NOW HERE

DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE ANTHEMIC
“FACE IT (LIVE)”
WATCH HERE

3X GRAMMY-NOMINATED & GOLD-CERTIFIED ROCK OUTFIT
KICK OFF HEADLINING ‘SPIRITS 2023’ TOUR
TONIGHT (9/8) IN NASHVILLE, TN
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
DEAD POET SOCIETY, HYRO THE HERO & POST PROFIT

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Today (September 8), 3x-Grammy-nominated and gold-certified rock act NOTHING MORE release the deluxe version of their critically acclaimed 2022 album SPIRITS via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. SPIRITS–DELUXE VERSION features six bonus tracks including three live recordings—the first-ever live releases from the group—captured from their sold-out headlining concert at Irving Plaza in New York, New York. There’s also an EDM remix of “TIRED OF WINNING” by AHEE & Cymek and two previously released updated singles including “BEST TIMES” featuring Lacey Sturm of Flyleaf. Stream and/or download SPIRITS–DELUXE VERSION now HERE.

“This is our first-ever, OFFICIAL release, of live recordings from an electric night in NYC,” says frontman JONNY HAWKINS. “The relationship we have with our fans is exceptional and the energy from that night really shines through the recordings. We also have an EDM remix of ‘Tired of Winning,’ an acoustic take on ‘Best Times,’ and last but not least…a duet with the one and only Lacey Sturm from Flyleaf.”

NOTHING MORE—Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—have also shared the new music video for their snarling, fist-raising anthem “FACE IT (LIVE).” Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“‘FACE IT’ illustrates a very similar narrative to the amazing story ‘Life of Pi’ by Yann Matel,” elaborates HAWKINS. “There are times in our lives when we need to let our dark passenger take control so we can ‘Face It.’ Just like when Pi becomes the tiger when survival is on the line. It’s a pumped up, epic anthem designed to give one the courage to silence their inner angel in order to face their demons; to call on the shadow from the bitter side of truth because the reality is that we are all angels and animals. That’s what makes us human. We are not one or the other, but rather both simultaneously and we know this transformation can’t rely on anyone but ourselves.

Tonight (September 8), NOTHING MORE will kick off the second leg of their “SPIRITS 2023” headlining tour in Nashville, TN with support from DEAD POET SOCIETY, HYRO THE HERO (rap-rocker and Better Noise Music labelmate), and POST PROFIT. The Live Nation-produced tour stretches until September 25 and will see “Best Times” guest vocalist Lacey Sturm (Flyleaf) join as direct support on the September 14 show in Dallas, TX at The Factory. Tickets and limited VIP meet & greet upgrades are available at https://nothingmore.net/.

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SPIRITS–DELUXE VERSION Cover Art (Download HERE)

SPIRITS–DELUXE VERSION Track Listing

TURN IT UP LIKE (Stand In The Fire) (4:30) [EXPLICIT]
TIRED OF WINNING (3:27)
SHIPS IN THE NIGHT (2:13)
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS (4:09) [EXPLICIT]
DON’T LOOK BACK (3:49)
THE OTHER F WORD (3:38) [EXPLICIT]
FACE IT (6:28) [EXPLICIT]
BEST TIMES (3:40)
DÉJÀ VU (3:44)
DREAM WITH ME (4:32)
NEVERLAND (1:55)
VALHALLA (Too Young To See) (5:41)
SPIRITS (5:39) [EXPLICIT]
BONUS TRACKS:
BEST TIMES (Acoustic) (3:49)
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE MEANS (feat. Taylor Acorn) (Piano Version) [EXPLICIT]
BEST TIMES (feat. Lacey Sturm)
SPIRITS (LIVE) (6:53) [EXPLICIT]

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“SPIRITS 2023” TOUR DATES:
9/8 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works *
9/9 Little Rock, AR – The Hall *
9/11 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom *
9/12 Wichita, KS – The Cotillion Ballroom *
9/14 Dallas, TX – The Factory *
9/15 Houston, TX – House of Blues *
9/16 San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre *
9/18 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall *
9/19 Huntsville, AL – Mars Music Hall *
9/20 Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine *
9/22 Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution *
9/23 Orlando, FL – House of Blues *
9/25 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore *
* “SPIRITS 2023” headlining tour with Dead Poet Society, Hyro The Hero & Post Profit

ABOUT NOTHING MORE
Rock audiences count NOTHING MORE among the most cherished acts, the kind of band who straddle the line between populism and intimacy with every performance. The San Antonio, Texas-born quartet builds unapologetically massive anthems from catchy hooks. Crowd-pleasers clear a path for heady, confessional, thought-provoking emotionalism. Fresh rewards reveal themselves with repeat listens, welcoming like-minded seekers with rich melodicism, like the best of Deftones or Tool.

Those who saw the band on tour with hard rock heavyweights like Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, and Disturbed will attest to what The Guardian observed: “There’s a sophistication to NOTHING MORE’s angst that raises them above the tumult-tossed pit.”

Kerrang! named NOTHING MORE one of 22 Artists Shaping the Future of Rock, alongside Nine Inch Nails, Twenty One Pilots, and Bring Me The Horizon. And frontman Jonny Hawkins, who met guitarist Mark Vollelunga before they were old enough to drive, appeared with Billie Joe Armstrong, Dave Grohl, and Hayley Williams in the English tastemaker’s Top 50 Greatest Rockstars in the World.

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ABOUT LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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August 30, 2023

THE HU Announce “Warrior Souls” Headlining U.S. West Coast Tour (10/9-26); Share Teaser Clip of “Sell The World” Music Video

DT: AUGUST 30, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

MONGOLIAN ROCK SENSATION
THE HU
ANNOUNCE HEADLINING
“WARRIOR SOULS” U.S. WEST COAST TOUR
OCTOBER 9 – 26
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 @ 10 A.M. LOCAL TIME

SHARE TEASER OF UPCOMING MUSIC VIDEO FOR
“SELL THE WORLD”
FROM LATEST ALBUM
‘RUMBLE OF THUNDER’
WATCH CLIP HERE

BAND KICK OFF CURRENT CO-HEADLINING
“PSYCHO THUNDER” U.S. TOUR WITH ASKING ALEXANDRIA & ZERO 9:36
TONIGHT (8/30) IN SAN ANTONIO, TX

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Globally acclaimed Mongolian rock outfit THE HU will bring their warrior anthems and galvanizing live performance to audiences along the West Coast later this fall. Today (August 30), the group announced a headlining run of dates following the completion of their co-headlining U.S. “Psycho Thunder” tour with Asking Alexandria from August 30 until October 8. The headlining “Warrior Souls” US tour begins October 9 in San Francisco with support TBA and stretches until its final stop on October 26 in Phoenix, AZ. Throughout both tours, THE HU will perform a full 65-minute set showcasing their viral hit singles from their two Better Noise Music albums: 2019’s THE GEREG and 2022’s RUMBLE OF THUNDER, in addition to giving attendees a first listen to previously unheard new music. Tickets for the “Warrior Souls” tour go on sale this Friday, September 1 at 10:00 A.M. local time HERE.

THE HU have also announced plans to release a new music video for RUMBLE OF THUNDER’s somber yet anthemic track “Sell The World” in the coming weeks via Better Noise Music. Watch a teaser clip of the video streaming below or via the band’s YouTube HERE. “Sell The World” examines humans’ careless impact on the earth and reinforces the band’s plea to restore a respect for nature. This sentiment is a main message throughout THE HU’s music and one they’ve continued to raise awareness for as appointed UNESCO “Artist of Peace” designees for 2023. THE HU recently announced plans to plant 12,000 Siberian Elm trees in the desert-barren area of Southeastern Mongolia in the shape of the band’s logo in partnership with the environmental institution, SHAMBALE2056 Engineering Campus, LLC.

To date, THE HU have amassed over 329 million combined streams across digital platforms, 290 million video views, two Top 5 Mainstream Rock charting radio singles and a RIAA Gold Certification for 2019’s groundbreaking viral single, “Wolf Totem”. The band have sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appeared at the world’s biggest music festivals (Download, Coachella, Lollapalooza) all while receiving critical acclaim from the likes of NPR, GQ, The Guardian, The Independent, Revolver and Billboard, along with garnering a celebrity fanbase including Sir Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg and Wayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, THE HU are a modern rock group rooted in the tradition of their homeland. The band’s name translates to the Mongolian root word for “human being,” and their unique approach blends traditional Mongolian instruments land throat singing with contemporary sounds, creating a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock.” They received the highest state award in Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan from the President of Mongolia, Kh. Battulga in 2020, for their achievements.

THE HU have released collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Serj Tankian, LP and DL of Bad Wolves and their music has been featured on Metallica’s Blacklist covers album alongside other high-profile guest artists like Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, J Balvin, St. Vincent and more. They’ve also been featured in EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its official soundtrack as well as seen on screen in Better Noise Films’ horror-thriller The Retaliators and included on The Retaliators Official Motion Picture Soundtrack.

A deluxe version of their latest release RUMBLE OF THUNDER is available now via Better Noise Music via digital download or on cd, cassette and various special edition vinyl offerings. Copies are now available at: https://thehu.ffm.to/rumblethunderdeluxe. The extended album includes seven new tracks including four acoustic songs and three newly recorded singles featuring guest musicians.

THE HU
Photo Credit: Khishigsuren Baasan (Download HERE)

THE HU’S 2023 TOUR DATES
8/30 San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port #
9/1 Dallas, TX – The Factory In Deep Ellum #
9/2 Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma &
9/3 Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall #
9/5 Atlanta, GA – The Eastern #
9/7 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live #
9/8 Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall #
9/11 New York, NY – Terminal 5 #
9/12 Boston, MA – House of Blues #
9/13 Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center #
9/15 Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center #
9/16 Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #
9/17 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom #
9/19 Cleveland, OH – TempleLive #
9/20 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit #
9/22 Ft Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center #
9/23 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life &
9/25 Chesterfield, MO – The Factory #
9/26 Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre #
9/27 Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center #
9/29 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/ Eagles Club #
10/1 Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove #
10/3 Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium #
10/4 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union #
10/6 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock &
10/7 Las Vegas, NV – The Industrial Sound #
10/8 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern #
10/9 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield ^
10/12 Bellingham, WA – Bellingham Exit ^
10/14 Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House ^
10/15 Bozeman, MT – The ELM ^
10/16 Missoula, MT – The Wilma ^
10/18 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory ^
10/19 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater ^
10/20 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
10/21 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
10/22 Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre ^
10/24 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory OC ^
10/25 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater ^
10/26 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren ^
# “Psycho Thunder” co-headlining tour with Asking Alexandria and special guests Zero 9:36
& Festival Date
^ “The Warrior Souls” headlining tour (support TBA)

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music 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 (formerly Eleven Seven 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, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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