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May 25, 2023

Indonesian All-Girl Rockers VOICE OF BACEPROT Reveal Lyric Video for Protest Anthem “The Enemy Of Eartth Is You”

DT: MAY 25, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

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INDONESIAN ALL-GIRL ROCK TRIO
VOICE OF BACEPROT
REVEAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR
PROTEST ANTHEM
“THE ENEMY OF EARTH IS YOU”

BAND ANNOUNCED ON LINEUP FOR
2023 HEAD IN THE CLOUDS FESTIVAL
IN LOS ANGELES

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Ground-breaking Indonesian all-girl rock/metal trio VOICE OF BACEPROT (VOB) released their powerful single “The Enemy Of Earth Is You” on May 18– a call-to-action protest anthem against indifference to climate change–which Louder Sound praised for its “infectious grooves and nimble-fingered riffs.” Born out of the trio’s high school years, “The Enemy Of Earth Is You” is a powerful, passionate anthem wrapped in VOB‘s trademark ferocity and marks the debut single from VOB’s upcoming debut album RETAS due in July (exact date tba). VOB have shared a lyric video featuring animated artwork and caricatures of themselves. Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

VOB—Firdda “Marsya” Kurnia (vocals & guitar), Widi Rahmawati (bass) and Euis “Sitti” Aisyah (drums)—are also excited to share they will be heading to the U.S. for the first time this summer to perform at the Head In The Clouds Festival Los Angeles Music & Arts Festival taking place at Brookside At The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on August 5-6. Passes go on sale Tuesday, May 30 at 10am PT here.

VOICE OF BACEPROT (pronounced ‘bah-che-prot’) formed in Garut, West Java in 2014. The word “baceprot” from their band name comes from the Sundanese language meaning “noisy” and was chosen to represent the style of music that they play. The trio, who are all Muslims, sing in English, Bahasa Indonesia and Sundanese, and have faced opposition from conservative Muslims, in their hometown due to the unique and contradictory combination of performing heavy rock/metal music and their wearing of the hijab on stage.

In 2018, VOB released their globally acclaimed debut single, “School Revolution” which drew in support from media across the globe and featured appearance at several local and international virtual music festivals including the UK’s virtual WOW (Women of World) Festival where they were introduced to now Queen Camilla Parker-Bowles. Further hit singles including “God, Allow Me (Please) to Play Music,” “[NOT] PUBLIC PROPERTY” and “PMS” (short for “Perempuan Merdeka Seutuhnya which translates to “Wholly Independent Woman”) followed.

After several years of blood, sweat, and tears, VOB are set to unveil their greatest work yet: RETAS. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for further details.

Find more on VOICE OF BACEPROT online here:
WEBSITE | FB | IG | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

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May 24, 2023

YES Unveils “Circles of Time” Video Today; New Studio Album ‘Mirror To The Sky’ Out Now

DATE: MAY 24, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

YES’
NEW STUDIO ALBUM,
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
‘MIRROR TO THE SKY,’
OUT NOW

VIDEO FOR
“CIRCLES OF TIME”
LAUNCHES TODAY
WATCH HERE

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From left: Jay Schellen, Steve Howe, Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison, Geoff Downes
Photo Credit: Gottlieb Bros.

YES, who are Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen, last week (May 19) released their new studio album MIRROR TO THE SKY to glowing reviews on InsideOutMusic/Sony Music and today (May 24) have unveiled an eye-catching animated lyric video for the album’s evocative closing track “Circles of Time.” Watch it HERE.

Ultimate Classic Rock raved that “Mirror in the Sky breezes from one musical highlight to the next so deftly that you’re wanting more.” (May 17). Glide Magazine observed that “Mirror to the Sky” succeeds at proving the idea that Yes music will carry on long after the original members pass in a very special way. As the producer of this twenty-third studio album, [Steve] Howe has stepped in and helped create a soundscape in the vein of their classic material.” (May 18). Guitar World noted that “There’s a lot of classic prog keyboard and guitar interplay across “Cut From The Stars,’ but there’s lovely stuff from about 4.30 where Steve Howe and Geoff Downes exchange melodic pot shots.” (3/16).

Elsewhere, Vintage Rock singled out “Circles of Time,” noting how it “comprises a sweet vocal, acoustic guitar, and spare keys, reminiscent of the softer side of what Yes has always been about” (May 18). Rock Cellar summed up the album by writing that “Mirror to the Sky finds Yes at its most inspired and fleshed-out, the musicians totally confident in their collective artistic vision—one that takes typically unexpected shifts in tempo, structure and form, sometimes eschewing them altogether in search of something deeper and undeniably epic.” (May 19).

“This is a very important album for the band,” says Steve Howe, YES’ longest serving member, master guitarist, and producer of MIRROR TO THE SKY. “We kept the continuity in the approach we established on The Quest, but we haven’t repeated ourselves. That was the main thing. As Yes did in the seventies from one album to another, we’re growing and moving forward. In later years, Yes often got going but then didn’t do the next thing. This album is demonstrative of us growing, and building again.”

For YES, that “next thing” is a collection of high energy, intricate, lush and layered new studio songs for an album which adds to the band’s much heralded legacy, while charting a path to exciting future times ahead.

Watch the previously released video for “All Connected” HERE and the one for “Cut From The Stars,” the album’s first single, HERE.

MIRROR TO THE SKY is available on several formats, all featuring artwork by long-time YES artist & collaborator Roger Dean:

Ltd Deluxe Electric Blue 2LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook with poster
Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook
Ltd 2CD Digipak
Standard CD Jewel case
Gatefold 2LP+LP-Booklet
Digital Album

The blu-ray editions include the album as Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound, Instrumental Versions & Hi-Res Stereo Mixes.

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Order now here: https://Yes-Band.lnk.to/MirrorToTheSky

The tracklisting is as follows:

CD1:

Cut From The Stars 05:27
All Connected 09:02
Luminosity 09:04
Living Out Their Dream 04:45
Mirror to the Sky 13:53
Circles of Time 04:59

CD2:

Unknown Place 08:15
One Second Is Enough 04:04
Magic Potion 04:08

As they were wrapping up The Quest, Yes found themselves with song sketches, structures, and ideas that were demanding attention. Yes received unconditional support from InsideOut boss Thomas Waber, who encouraged them to keep going in the studio, months before The Quest would even go on sale. It was like throwing gasoline on their creative fire.

“When we delivered everything, and they were just getting the vinyl and everything into production for manufacturing, we were still very much in that creative zone,” explains Steve Howe. “That belief that Thomas had in us really meant a lot,” he says.

“We truly get along as people,” says Jon Davison. “I feel like everyone’s focused inward to the greater circle, concentric to the core of highest standards that define Yes. It’s a wonderful thing to witness and of which to play a part. I believe this reflects vibrantly in the music and the creative input that each one is willing to apply, not for the benefit of the individual, but for the greater whole that is Yes.”

“There was a lot of material floating around because the band hadn’t done anything in the studio for so long. Ideas were just copious,” says bassist Billy Sherwood. “The pace of it was fast. As soon as we were finished with The Quest, and the mix had come out, we took a couple of little breaks there to catch our breath. But there was still music flowing around in the loop. It was just constantly being looked at and worked on. As we were all home and in that mode, things started progressing quite swiftly. We just went one album into another without really announcing, ‘Hey, we’re working on a second record right now.’ We just continued to work on material. It came about pretty naturally, and then we refined it as the process went on. But the initial bursts — there was a lot of material around!”

Much to everyone’s delight, including that of longtime-fan Thomas Waber, Yes have pushed into territory they practically invented — the prog rock epic — albeit in a thoroughly new and modern way. “I always felt that it would be great to have stuff that’s a little bit more epic,” he says, although he resisted the temptation to push for something that would be too formatted and could come off as contrived. He just gave the band space to do what they do and let things develop. “They were so excited by The Quest and the momentum they had that they went straight back in to the studio. What they were writing, even early on, was obviously headed in that epic direction — what Yes music really is to me. It is almost a genre onto itself. It is ‘Yes Music.’ Mirror To The Sky certainly is Yes Music.”

MIRROR TO THE SKY features not one, but four tracks clocking in at over eight minutes, with the sweeping and cinematic title track coming in just shy of fourteen minutes. What’s more, the tracks, like Yes’ best, take the listener on a wide dynamically ranging journey of soundscapes which also showcase Steve Howe’s dazzling guitars, Jon Davison’s angelic, crystalline vocals, Billy Sherwood’s deftly dancing bass, keyboard wizard Geoff Downes’ impeccable sounds, exquisite melodies and fills, and Jay Schellen’s masterfully controlled explosions, on drums.

Jay Schellen, who has been touring with the band since 2016, was hand-picked to step into his mentor and friend Alan White’s role when White sadly passed away in 2022. “I had done the 2016 Topographic Drama tour on my own for Alan,” says Jay. “From late 2017 onwards, we had a beautiful partnership, I learned and discovered so much about Alan’s style. His passion and creativity was phenomenal.“It fit his personality so perfectly. This album has Alan’s presence all over it. It is inside of us. So this is still, in my heart, Alan just being present and with us, and with me, in a big way.”

YES ONLINE:
www.yesworld.com
www.facebook.com/yestheband
www.twitter.com/yesofficial
www.youtube.com/user/yesofficial
www.instagram.com/yesofficial
www.soundcloud.com/yesofficial

INSIDEOUTMUSIC ONLINE:

www.insideoutmusic.com
www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
www.twitter.com/insideouteu

SRO Press Releases + Assets:
https://sropr.com/portfolio/yes/

For press inquiries regarding YES, contact:

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

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May 23, 2023

Eleven More Places To Eat Right Now in Las Vegas

So many places to have excellent + diverse culinary experiences right now in Las Vegas—the choices are absolutely mind-boggling. Here are 11 picks—all over town. Go forth, explore and indulge.

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The scene-stealing Strawberry Tall cake at Sadelle’s at Bellagio.

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The Kirti Kaur, which Saffron, The Vegetarian Eatery in Chinatown describes as “angel hair zucchini noodles dressed in a creamy chimichurri pesto with a burst of fresh citrus, topped with a satisfying pine nut crumble, and garnished with red peppers and finishing salt.”

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The baked ziti at Don Vito’s in the Southpoint Hotel prepared with just the right amount of meatballs, Italian sausage, ricotta + melted mozzarella.

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The dreamy Pad Thai at Lamaii in Chinatown.

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The terrific steak with pasta + pesto sauce at Moia Peruvian Restaurant near downtown.

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The outstanding Potato Bravas at the off-Strip Firefly Tapas

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The tasty + gorgeously plated Cucumber Salad at the Pepper Club at the English Hotel in the Arts District.

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At Leticia’s Cocina & Cantina, the essential Costeño Relleno: chile poblano filled with shrimp topped with salsa verde, served with black beans + cilantro rice.

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The so-good Chicken Parmigiana at Aromi Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Summerlin North.

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The “Summerlin Girl” sandwich at Bagelmania near Resorts World.

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The soft + seductive Chicken Pesto Sandwich at Burgundy French Bakery Cafe and Bistro on West Sahara.

May 23, 2023

MOONSHINE BANDITS Announce ‘Pour Decisions’ Headlining Summer Tour Starting June 3

DT: MAY 23, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, ANDREA FAULK / SRO PR

MOONSHINE BANDITS
BRING THEIR GENRE-DEFYING COUNTRY & HIP-HOP FUSION
ACROSS THE U.S. ON SUMMER HEADLINING TOUR
STARTING SATURDAY, JUNE 3;
TICKETS ON-SALE MAY 25 @ 10 A.M. (PT)

NEW ALBUM
‘POUR DECISIONS’
DUE JULY 14 VIA ONERPM
PRE-ORDER’S AVAILABLE HERE

MOONSHINE BANDITS will bring their genre-defying signature sound which melds backwoods bravado, country soul, keg-thumping beats, and hip-hop fusion to audiences across the U.S. this summer on a headlining tour following the July 14 release of their anticipated album POUR DECISIONS via oneRPM. The tour will start on Saturday, June 3 and stretch throughout the summer including three performances at the famed Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD. During the run, MOONSHINE BANDITS will be supported by Good Ol’ Boyz, Dusty Leigh, Brandon Hart, and Who TF Is Justin Time? on various dates. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, May 25 at 10:00 A.M. PT at https://moonshinebandits.com/. See below for the full tour dates.

“There’s a reason why we selected Dusty, Good Ol’ Boyz, and Justin to be a part of this tour,” says MOONSHINE BANDITS front men Dusty ‘Big Tex’ Dahlgren and Brett “Bird” Brooks. “We wanted this run to be wild and crazy. We wanted it to be a big party so everyone that attends can leave their job and not worry about any day-to-day stress. There’s definitely going to be some ‘Pour Decisions’ made and we can’t wait to make them over and over again each night with you all!”

MOONSHINE BANDITS have paved the way for the budding country/rap genre amassing a dedicated legion of fans who call themselves the “Shiner Nation” with their grassroots touring and rebellious, outlaw values. The California-based duo recently shared the second single from POUR DECISIONS: “I’m A Problem” which features Juno Award-winning Canadian rapper MADCHILD. Watch the music video HERE. The album’s anthemic, chant-inducing debut single “I’m A Rebel” was released on March 15; stream it HERE.

POUR DECISIONS features 15-tracks that continue to show MOONSHINE BANDITS paving their own lane. The album takes its inspiration from the struggles and successes of America’s extraordinary era when dreams were being made while hunting for that elusive precious gem. Just like the rumrunners, bootleggers, smugglers, and outlaws of old, the MOONSHINE BANDITS provide a supply of goods for the demand, defying the mandates and trends of mainstream pop-culture. Playing off its title, the duo have also partnered with California Cowboy Whiskey to release Bucked Up Whiskey.

Pre-order POUR DECISIONS now at: https://moonshinemerch.com/collections/pour-decisions-pre-order

Catch MOONSHINE BANDITS on the road in the following cities:

DATE LOCATION VENUE

Sat 6/3 Walla Walla, WA Walla Walla Fairgrounds

Sat 6/17 Roseville, CA Goldfield Trading Post

*Thu 7/6 Cedar Rapids, IA North Point Bar

^Sat 7/8 Elkhart, IN The Lerner Theatre

*Sun 7/9 Sebewaing, MI Kretschzky’s BBQ

*Tue 7/11 Springfield, MO Southbound Bar & Grill

Wed 7/12 Topeka, KS Country Stampede Festival

*Fri 7/14 Greely, CO Moxi Theatre

*Sat 7/15 Sedalia, CO Wide Open Saloon

*Sun 7/16 Grand Junction, CO Mesa Theatre

*Wed 7/19 Petaluma, CA Mystic Theatre

*Thu 7/20 Stateline, NV Blu Nightclub at Bally’s Lake Tahoe

*Fri 7/21 Concord, CA Vinnie’s

Sat 7/22 Murphy’s, CA Ironstone Amphitheatre w/ Hank Jr

*Tue 7/25 Bellingham, WA Wild Buffalo House of Music

**Wed 7/26 Victoria, BC Wickett Hall

**Thu 7/27 Vancouver, BC The Pearl

^*Fri 7/28 Spanaway, WA Sam’s

^*Sat 7/29 Spanaway, WA Sam’s

**Mon 7/31 Edmonton, AB Starlite Room

**Tue 8/1 Calgary, AB Palace Theatre

Fri 8/4 Sturgis, SD Glencoe Camp Resort

Sat 8/5 Sturgis, SD Full Throttle Saloon

Sun 8/6 Sturgis, SD Glencoe Camp Resort

Sun 8/20 Stateline, ID Cruisers Bar & Grill

Sat 9/2 Bloomville, OH Smokin’ Cole Farms

Sat 10/7 Augusta, GA Chevy’s Nite Club

* with Who TF is Justin Time?, Dusty Leigh & Good Ol’ Boyz

^ with Dusty Leigh & Good Ol’ Boyz

** with Dusty Leigh and Brandon Hart

^* with Dusty Legih, Brandon Hart & Good Ol’ Boyz

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ABOUT MOONSHINE BANDITS:

Since their formation in Los Banos California in 2003, MOONSHINE BANDITS’ blue-collar work ethic and unwavering persistence has seen the band defy the mandates and trends of mainstream pop culture. The duo have crisscrossed the country performing hundreds of shows a year, ventured into branding their own beef jerky and moonshine, collaborated with some of the music business’s most prolific artists, outshined in the face of record industry roadblocks, earned a fiercely loyal fan following, and embrace the unconventional.

Long before people figured out country and rap had a lot in common, Moonshine Bandits were gaining critical acclaim from outlets including Rolling Stone, MTV, AOL, THE BOOT, YAHOO and their 2011 hit single “My Kind Of Country” peaked at #1 on CMT Music. The band continued to break barriers with their 2015 album BLACKED OUT which simultaneously landed on Billboard’s Top 10 Rap Albums (#10) and Top 15 Country Albums (#13). Moonshine Bandits average 2.3 million monthly streams across all platforms and to date have garnered over 260 million video views.

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(l-r: Dusty “Tex” Dahlgren, Brett “Bird” Brooks)
Credit: Phil Emerson

Find MOONSHINE BANDITS online at:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify

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SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk (tour) – afaulk@sropr.com

May 22, 2023

EXTREME Announce UK/EU Dates For “THICKER THAN BLOOD” Global Headlining Tour

DT: MAY 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK OUTFIT
EXTREME
ADD UK & EUROPE LEG TO “THICKER THAN BLOOD”
GLOBAL HEADLINING TOUR
NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 16
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS
LIVING COLOUR & THE LAST INTERNATIONALE
ON SELECT DATES

TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, MAY 26 @ 9:00 A.M. BST

NEW ALBUM ‘SIX’ DUE JUNE 9 VIA earMUSIC

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Multi-platinum hard rock icons EXTREME are gearing up to perform for audiences across the globe pegged to the June 9 release of their much-anticipated album SIX via earMUSIC. Their headlining “Thicker Than Blood” world tour kicks off in the US on August 2, followed by stops in Australia and Japan in September and has already sold-out dates in cities including Detroit, Hampton Beach, Tokyo and Yokohama. Today (5/22), the iconic Boston quartet—Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums)—have announced an additional jaunt beginning November 27 in Newcastle, UK and wrapping December 16 in Milan, IT. Special guests Living Colour (who will also be supporting EXTREME on their U.S. and Australian shows) will appear on the UK leg and The Last Internationale will appear across Europe. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, May 26 at 9:00 A.M. BST at https://extreme-band.com/. VIP Soundcheck upgrades will also be available for purchase. See full dates listed below.

EXTREME have remained one of rock’s most unpredictable, undeniable, and unbreakable groups, having sold 10 million records, topped the Billboard Hot 100 at #1, packed major venues on multiple continents, memorably performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in London, and they regularly average over 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify. EXTREME’s new album, SIX has seen unprecedented success following the release of three evocative hit singles and videos: “Rise,” “Banshee” and “#Rebel.” Pre-order SIX now at: https://officialextreme.lnk.to/SIXWE

EXTREME – “THICKER THAN BLOOD” GLOBAL Tour Dates
6/2 Sao Paul, BR – Best of Blues and Rock Festival
8/2 Portland, ME – State Theatre #
8/3 Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom # **SOLD OUT**
8/5 Boston, MA – Roadrunner #
8/6 Huntington, NY – The Paramount #
8/8 Reading, PA – Santander Performing Arts Center #
8/10 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom #
8/11 Hartford, CT – Webster Theater #
8/12 Glenside, PA – Keswick Theater #
8/14 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall # **SOLD OUT**
8/15 Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater #
8/17 Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live #
8/18 Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre #
8/19 Cedar Rapids, IA – The Paramount #
8/21 Denver, CO – The Ogden #
8/22 Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center #
8/24 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues #
8/25 Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Resort Casino #
8/26 San Francisco, CA – The Regency #
8/28 Portland, OR – TBD #
8/29 Seattle, WA – The Showbox #
9/6 Perth, AU – Regal Theatre #
9/8 Adelaide, AU – Hindley Street Music Hall #
9/10 Melbourne, AU – Forum #
9/12 Sydney, AU – Enmore Theatre #
9/13 Brisbane, AU – Fortitude Music Hall #
9/17 Sendai, JP – Sendai Gigs
9/19 Yokohama, JP – KT Zepp Yokohama **SOLD OUT**
9/21 Tokyo, JP – Hitomi Memorial Hall **SOLD OUT**
9/22 Tokyo, JP – Hitomi Memorial Hall
9/25 Nagoya, JP – Shimin Kaikan Hall
9/26 Osaka, JP – Zepp Namba
11/27 Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall #
11/28 Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy #
11/30 Manchester, UK – O2 Academy #
12/1 Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall #
12/3 Bristol, UK – O2 Academy #
12/4 London, UK – O2 Forum #
12/8 Pratteln, CH – Z7 Konzertfabrik *
12/10 Berlin, DE – Huxleys *
12/11 Cologne, DE – Live Music Hall *
12/12 Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg Max *
12/14 Antwerp, BE – Trix *
12/16 Milan, IT – Alcatraz *
# with Living Colour
* with The Last Internationale

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Lineup (l-r): Kevin Figueiredo, Gary Cherone, Pat Badger, Nuno Bettencourt

Find EXTREME online at:

WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
YOUTUBE | TIKTOK

SRO PR Assets: https://sropr.com/portfolio/Extreme

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For press inquiries, please contact:
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Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

May 19, 2023

BETTER NOISE MUSIC Executive Changes: Founder Allen Kovac Moves To Chairman, Dan Waite Becomes CEO & Steve Kline Adds President to COO Title

DT: MAY 19, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)
CONTINUES ITS EXCITING EVOLUTION
AS THE LEADING GLOBAL ROCK INDEPENDENT MUSIC LABEL
FOUNDED BY MUSIC INDUSTRY VETERAN AND INDEPENDENT PIONEER ALLEN KOVAC

ALLEN KOVAC IS NOW CHAIRMAN

DAN WAITE BECOMES CEO

AND STEVE KLINE ADDS PRESIDENT TO HIS COO TITLE

Download – Allen Kovac & Dan Waite Steve Kline

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (BNM)—the leading global rock independent music label founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac—continues its exciting evolution with three important changes that are effective immediately. Kovac (New York) is now Chairman of the label, Dan Waite (London) becomes CEO, and Steve Kline (New York) adds President to his COO title at BNM, home to many of mainstream rock’s top acts including FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, DIRTY HEADS, THE HU, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, BAD WOLVES, FROM ASHES TO NEW and NOTHING MORE.

Kovac—who’s also the founder and chief executive officer of 10th Street Entertainment, a world-class artist management company with Motley Crue, Blondie and other global names in their charge—is a renowned industry leader, continuously recognized by his peers. He was named in Billboard’s 2022 Indie Power Player list of executives credited for driving the success of the independent music industry. In 2019, Sir Richard Branson honored him with the Innovator Award at the AIM Association of Independent Music Awards with special recognition for his innovation in the music industry. Better Noise Music is one of the world’s most respected independent labels having launched multiple multiplatinum #1 albums and singles in the rock and alternative space and has been Billboard’s #1 Hard Rock Airplay Imprint for the last five years. Most recently, Kovac established a second division, Better Noise Films, a global independent entertainment company developing feature films and other content. See the press release HERE about BNM being 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).

“Dan and Steve step up at a time where Better Noise Music have been #1 Mainstream rock label for 5 years in a row, is the #1 Billboard Hard Rock Imprint, and is continuing to grow our international cumulative sales through our global offices,” says Kovac.

Dan Waite (a Billboard 2022 International Power Player) has just marked his sixth year at Better Noise Music. Moving up from President to CEO, his new title as CEO represents his second promotion at the label. Waite is Chair of Impala’s Digital Committee and sits on the AIM Digital Committee and has a 360-background encompassing all the elements of the modern music industry. Prior to joining BNM, Waite was Head of Talent for Time Inc and NME; worked with screen talent at BBC Studios; and was Head of Programming for AEG at The O2 Arena. His background includes a role as manager/agent for Phil McIntyre in a joint venture with Simon Cowell, and at MTV, Waite’s responsibilities included looking after the major label relationships and working on the MTV Europe Awards, “Pimp My Ride,” “Diary of,” and “Making the Video” and overseeing talent for the MTV Networks Europe South Channels of France, Spain, Italy and Greece. His early major label career included Universal Music and Virgin Records.

“In this new role,” says Waite, “I’ll aim to maximize the careers and album consumption of our signed acts on our label as we grow the label, expanding through new signings, opening up new markets and working closely with the amazing specialists that we have in each department at BNM which has kept us #1 Rock Label for the last five years.”

Steve Kline is now the President of BNM in addition to retaining his title as COO, the position he has held since 2016. He has worked for 18 years under the Kovac Media umbrella, first at 10th Street Entertainment, and since its inception in 2006, Better Noise Music where he was SVP Marketing & Promotion. Kline’s experience encompasses label and artist management, marketing, promotion, and branding; he possesses an extensive network of relationships and experience across multiple media platforms within the entertainment space. Kline’s background includes serving as VP of Promotion of Clive Davis’ J Records as well as VP West Coast Promotion of Columbia Records/Sony Music.

“I want to thank Allen for putting his faith in me, as he has over the past 19 years, in this enhanced role at Better Noise,” says Kline.” I am incredibly excited to work with Allen and Dan in leading our amazing global team to future success.”

Other key executives at Better Noise Music that work closely with Waite and Kline to deliver for their artists, with support from their teams are Harris Masood (CFO); Paul Cormack (General Manager); Lexie Viklund (Director of A&R); Jackie Kajzer (SVP Promotion); Trish Sterling (VP Marketing); Paolo Bettaglio (Sr. Director of Digital Marketing & Audience Growth; Bryan Raisa (SVP Tour Marketing & Partnerships); Joe McFadden (Chief Commerce Officer); Henry Tongue (Sr. Director International Streaming Strategy); Tim Mclean Smith (Director of Catalog Marketing and Managing Director Australia/NZ); Victor Lang (General Manager, Germany); and Michael Lombardi (Head of Production and Development).

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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May 18, 2023

FIRE FROM THE GODS Release ‘SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBES’ EP; Share Video for “BE FREE (ACOUSTIC)”

DT: MAY 19, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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FIRE FROM THE GODS
RELEASE NEW EP
‘SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBES’
TODAY, MAY 19, VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC;
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

AUSTIN, TX-BASED BAND SHARE HEARTFELT MUSIC VIDEO
“BE FREE (ACOUSTIC)”
FEATURING FAN-SUBMITTED VIDEO CLIPS;
WATCH HERE

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Credit: Wombat
(Download HERE)

Austin, TX-based rock group FIRE FROM THE GODS have today (May 19) released a new EP, SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBES, via Better Noise Music consisting of four newly recorded acoustic singles taken from their critically acclaimed recent 2022 album SOUL REVOLUTION. Stream/download the EP now at https://fftg.ffm.to/soulrevolutionacv.

FIRE FROM THE GODS have also shared a heartfelt music video for the acoustic version of “Be Free” available today across all digital platforms. The video features a split screen with one side showing footage of the band recording the acoustic track in the studio, while the other side features a compilation of videos and photos submitted by fans including footage of meet & greet experiences, live concert clips and fans lip-synching to the song emblazoned with the band’s merch. Self-directed and edited by frontman AJ CHANNER, the music video for “Be Free (Acoustic)” can be found streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“People often ask ‘who are your fans? What type of artist do you want to be?’ and I can never answer that question because honestly I don’t know,” shares CHANNER. “I’ve been to so many places and interacted with so many different people. That has had a profound effect on me. I am 100% sure that I only want to spread a message of inner strength and unity, and this song is that message. I’ve directed quite a few music videos but only one for FFTG. I knew I had to do this one because I wanted to give our fans a real shout out from a real place. I didn’t add any of the bells and whistles. We made them look like home movies because home is where the heart is and FFTG is about that. Having heart. Life is rough. Life is beautiful. There are good times and there are bad times, but no matter what you’re going through just breathe and be free.”

Channer went on to discuss the meaning of “Be Free,” stating: “If I had to pick one song from ‘Soul Revolution’ that fully embodied where my mental state was while writing this record, it would be “Be Free. Why? Because our music is essentially about freedom. Life is a struggle–I know about that struggle, and I know our fans do too. We love our fans because they are real people. They love this band because we’re real people. I’m honest and not afraid to talk about that everyday bullsh*t. I know, and they know, what it is to have your back pushed against the wall. No matter what you’re up against, sometimes you gotta let it go and just be free.”

SOUL REVOLUTION’s songs explore themes of self-realization and discovery, unifying amidst personal revolution, motherhood, and resilience. Having officially surpassed 100 million streams on their Spotify catalog, the album—produced, engineered and mixed by Erik Ron (Godsmack, Motionless In White, Panic! At The Disco)—masterfully blends feelings of inspiration and aggression with the feeling of soul-searching. These songs are further elaborated with SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBES giving a more intimate look at the band’s creative process and message of unity.

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Soul Revolution: Acoustic Vibes EP Cover Art (Download HERE)

SOUL REVOLUTION: ACOUSTIC VIBES Track Listing:
1. Soul Revolution (Acoustic)
2. Thousand Lifetimes (Acoustic)
3. World So Cold (Acoustic)
4. Be Free (Acoustic)

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May 18, 2023

FROM ASHES TO NEW Unleash “Armageddon” With Apocalyptic-themed Music Video

DT: MAY 19, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

FROM ASHES TO NEW
UNVEIL NEW SINGLE /MUSIC VIDEO
“ARMAGEDDON”
FROM
UPCOMING CONCEPT ALBUM
‘BLACKOUT’
DUE JULY 28 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM HERE | WATCH HERE

GENRE-BLENDING ROCK GROUP TO TOUR THROUGHOUT SUMMER WITH
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE
PLUS
IN THIS MOMENT, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE AND FIT FOR A KING
ALONG WITH MULTIPLE FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

WIN A CHANCE TO SPEND A DAY GAMING WITH THE BAND PLUS TAKE HOME A SIGNED XBOX/PLAYSATION AS PART OF
BETTER NOISE MUSIC’s ‘FAN LOVE SWEEPSTAKES’
SUPPORTING SWEET RELIEF MUSICIAN FUND
ENTER HERE

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FROM ASHES TO NEW’s upcoming album BLACKOUT, due July 28 via Better Noise Music, conceptually acts as a prequel to their 2016 debut album DAY ONE and encapsulates the distress of a pre-apocalyptic world; it mirrors the frame of mind the world felt during the 2020 pandemic at which time it was written. The genre-blending group have today (May 19) unveiled a powerful new single from BLACKOUT: “Armageddon,” which focuses on the current state of the world and how the fighting and the division is leading to some of the worst social times in recent history. Stream/download “Armageddon” across all digital platforms HERE.

Watch the apocalyptic-themed music video for “Armageddon,” directed by JOSIAHx (Disturbed, Skillet), HERE or streaming below.

FROM ASHES TO NEW deliver a distinctive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music which has seen them achieve four Top 10 singles, over 600 million all-time streams and more than 75 million video views to date. The Lancaster, PA-based group recently wrapped up a month-long tour supporting Shinedown and Three Days Grace across the U.S. and will next join Bullet For My Valentine on a week-long jaunt (5/21–28) surrounding their appearance at Sonic Temple festival on May 27 in Columbus, OH. The quartet will continue to hit stages across the country, joining In This Moment, Motionless In White and Fit For A King from July 8 to August 19. Find all upcoming dates and tickets at https://www.fromashestonew.com/tour.

A lucky winner will have the chance to spend the day gaming with FROM ASHES TO NEW and walk away with their own autographed Xbox or Playstation (flights and hotel included), plus receive a pair of VIP tickets to a future From Ashes To New U.S. show of their choice (subject to venue availability) by entering Better Noise’s “Fan Love” fundraiser supporting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund’s “Music’s Mental Health Fund HERE.

BLACKOUT Cover Artwork / DOWNLOAD HERE

BLACKOUT Track Listing:
1.Heartache [WATCH]
2. Nightmare [WATCH]
3. Hate Me Too [WATCH]
4. Hope You’re Happy
5. Barely Breathing
6. Dead To Me
7. Monster In Me
8. Echoes
9. Armageddon
10. Legacy
11. Until We Break (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis Mayfire) [WATCH]
12. Broken By Design

Pre-order BLACKOUT via digital download, CD, cassette and/or vinyl at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutalbum.

FROM ASHES TO NEW Tour Dates:
5/21 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz ^
5/22 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live ^
5/24 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom ^
5/27 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple *
5/28 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore ^
7/8 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena &
7/9 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks &
7/11 Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum &
7/15 Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival *
7/17 East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt &
7/18 Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena &
7/19 Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premiere Center &
7/21 Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center &
7/22 Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark &
7/23 Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewing Company &
7/26 Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort &
7/27 Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles &
7/29 Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park &
7/30 Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park &
8/1 Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena &
8/2 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion &
8/4 Council Bluffs, IA – KIWR’s Rockfest – Westfair Amphitheater &
8/5 Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater &
8/6 Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena &
8/8 Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland &
8/9 Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena &
8/11 Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena &
8/12 Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center &
8/13 Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena &
8/15 Evansville, IN – Ford Center &
8/16 Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center &
8/18 Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion &
8/19 Albany, NY – MVP Arena &
* Festival Date
^ with Bullet For My Valentine
& with In This Moment, Motionless In White & Fit For A King

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