Kelly Walsh, Author at SRO PR

April 23, 2024

CROSSBONE SKULLY Celebrate Full Moon with Music Video Premiere for “I Am The Wolf” & Special Announcement Today (4/23) at 2:00 P.M. PT

APRIL 23, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

CROSSBONE SKULLY
CHANNEL THEIR INNER SPIRIT
CELEBRATING TONIGHT’S FULL MOON
WITH MUSIC VIDEO FOR TRACK
“I AM THE WOLF”
PREMIERING EXCLUSIVELY VIA YOUTUBE
TODAY, APRIL 23 AT 2:00 P.M. PT / 5:00 P.M. ET
SET A REMINDER HERE

STAY TUNED FOLLOWING THE PREMIERE
FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM
BAND’S FRONTMAN/MASTERMIND
TOMMY HENRIKSEN (ALICE COOPER, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES)
AND
GUITARIST ANNA CARA

To celebrate tonight’s—April 23—full moon, the rising new rock outfit CROSSBONE SKULLY will unleash the howling and eerie track “I Am The Wolf” via an exclusive YouTube premiere of the song’s music video today at 2:00 P.M PT / 5:00 P.M. ET. The premiere will be followed by a special announcement from CROSSBONE SKULLY frontman TOMMY HENRIKSEN (guitarist and musical director for Alice Cooper’s band and member of Hollywood Vampires) and the band’s guitarist ANNA CARA. Set a reminder for the “I Am The Wolf” premiere and announcement HERE.

When I wrote the lyrics to ‘I Am The Wolf,’ I found my spirit animal,” says HENRIKSEN. “It’s a one-way trip to hell to kill the devil and destroy anything in my way…to find my rebirth and reclaim my worth! For I Am The Wolf!”

“I Am The Wolf” follows three consecutive track releases—“Evil World Machine,” “The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen),” and “I’m Unbreakable”—which have combined amassed over 1.2 million streams to date. The aforementioned tracks will be featured on CROSSBONE SKULLY’s debut album due out this fall via Better Noise Music.

The forthcoming album was executive produced by the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) and includes features on the animated short film (“Evil World Machine”) from notable musicians, celebrity friends and bandmates of HENRIKSEN’s for its recording sessions including Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Nikki Sixx, Joe Perry, and Kane Roberts. The album features first-class recording musicians including Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), Jamie Muhoberac (My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Seal), Chris Wyse (Hollywood Vampires, Ace Frehley, the Cult, Ozzy Osbourne), Tommy Denander, Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the late UFO bassist Pete Way, and producer/mixer Mike Plotnikoff (AC/DC, My Chemical Romance, Aerosmith). Stay tuned for further details.

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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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April 19, 2024

BETTER NOISE MUSIC Reveal RECORD STORE DAY (4/20) Exclusive Releases From DIRTY HEADS and THE HU

DT: APRIL 19, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC
CELEBRATE
RECORD STORE DAY
(SATURDAY, APRIL 20)
WITH EXCLUSIVE RELEASES FROM
SOCAL ALTERNATIVE ROCK OUTFIT
DIRTY HEADS
AND
MONGOLIAN ROCK GROUP
THE HU

In coordination with Record Store Day on Saturday, April 20, BETTER NOISE MUSIC have announced two special offerings from label acts DIRTY HEADS and THE HU which will be available exclusively at all participating record stores (see locations HERE).

Southern California alternative rock outfit DIRTY HEADS will release a stunning 4-disc vinyl collector’s edition box set of their critically acclaimed 2022 album, MIDNIGHT CONTROL. The four discs’ artwork was created by Dave Foral and then assembled and rearranged by DIRTY HEADS percussionist Jon Olazabal who was assisted by John Wellman. They will contain all the tracks on the album’s digital deluxe version which was released in July 2023 which includes the 10 original tracks and 13 bonus tracks. The bonus tracks include acoustic versions of “Rescue Me,” (which spent an entire month at #1 on the Alternative radio charts), their take on Joe Walsh’s 1978 hit “Life’s Been Good,” which DIRTY HEADS performed on national TV on NBC’s “The Today Show and “Island Glow,” three Lo-Fi versions of album tracks, and three previously unreleased songs. Each MIDNIGHT CONTROL COLLECTOR’S EDITION box set will be unique as it is ethically packaged using 100% certified recycled papers and recycled vinyl.

“The ‘Midnight Control’ album is so special to us, it represents several years of our careers and our lives,” says vocalist Jared Watson. “After releasing the original version of the album last summer, we found ourselves going back and playing with some of the tracks that weren’t included on the original. Those songs suddenly came to life and by the end of the year, we knew that we had to get them out to our fans. So that’s what we’ve been doing this year with ‘Rescue Me,’ ‘John Linen’ and the new version of ‘Island Glow’ with our friends Monsieur Periné. Now that we’re back on the road, it felt like the perfect time to get the rest of these songs out so our fans can dig into them this summer. We’re especially stoked about the Lo-Fi tracks, they’re so sick!”

Catch DIRTY HEADS on a co-headlining tour this summer with Slightly Stoopid. The band will also be seen headlining the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO on July 1 and will also make a stop at Beachlife Festival in Redondo Beach on May 3. For full dates and tickets, visit: https://www.dirtyheads.com/tour.

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Mongolian rock sensation THE HU will release a limited-edition vinyl, LIVE AT GLASTONBURY, including exclusive live recordings from their performance at Glastonbury Festival in the UK in 2023. The LIVE AT GLASTONBURY LP was pressed on 140-gram “Dusk” vinyl and will include a sleeve jacket with an 11×17 poster insert.

To date, THE HU have amassed over 763 million combined streams across digital platforms and 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—who blend traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing with contemporary sounds into a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock”—have sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appeared at the world’s biggest music festivals and recently announced they will join heavy metal icons IRON MAIDEN as direct support on the band’s upcoming North American leg of their “The Future Past World Tour 2024” this fall. Tickets are on sale now HERE.

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April 19, 2024

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Enlist THE USED Vocalist BERT MCCRACKEN On New Track “You’re So Ugly When You Cry” Out Today, April 19

DT: APRIL 19, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
ENLIST
THE USED VOCALIST BERT MCCRACKEN ON NEW TRACK
“YOU’RE SO UGLY WHEN YOU CRY”
OUT TODAY, APRIL 19
LISTEN HERE

EMO ROCKERS SHARE CINEMATIC CALL-TO-ACTION MUSIC VIDEO
INTRODUCING THE COFFIN CREW MOVEMENT
WATCH IT HERE

BAND PREPARE FOR
SPRING U.S. TOUR SUPPORTING DEAD ON A SUNDAY
APRIL 24 TO MAY 12
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

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Theatrical emo rock group THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT today (April 19) share the first new music following their 2023 EP SOUNDS FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS (VOL. 1) via Better Noise Music. “You’re So Ugly When You Cry” features guest vocals from Bert McCracken of seminal emo rock outfit The Used who boast 2X RIAA Platinum certified releases (2002’s self-titled debut The Used and 2004’s In Love and Death), a RIAA Gold certification for 2007’s Lies For The Liars, and over 1.1 billion overall career streams. The song contrasts upbeat anthemic pop-punk melodies with lyrics about hitting rock bottom. “It’s not about healing, or the come-up later on, it’s about telling people ‘it sucks right now, I don’t like who I am when I’m like this, and I know you’ve felt the same way,” according to THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT vocalist LEE JENNINGS.

Listen/download “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)” now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/ysuwyc.

“Working with Bert was a lifelong dream come true for us,” exclaims JENNINGS. “We all grew up with The Used being one of our biggest influences and it was a surreal moment when he reached back out saying he loved the song and wanted to be involved.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have also shared a captivating music video for “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)” which introduces the “Coffin Crew” (the band’s name for their devoted followers) and their movement. Watch the video to find out more and the reveal of a special powerful ally to their cause via YouTube HERE or streaming below.

Lauded as one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need to Know,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—have relentlessly toured across the country built an unwavering fanbase opening for acts including Shinedown, Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, Skillet, From Ashes To New, Starset, Pvris and ISSUES. The band’s intention for their music is to represent ‘outcasts’ from all walks of life–the weird, the misunderstood, the marginalized—which they showcase through their live performances which include extravagant theatrics, stage décor, costumed actors, and more. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will hit the road this spring as direct support to darkwave/emo rock group DEAD ON A SUNDAY from April 24 to May 10. They’ll also appear later in the year on festivals including So What?! Texas Music Festival (6/1), Louder Than Life (9/28) and Aftershock (10/12). See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale now at https://linktr.ee/tfp_insta.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT SPRING U.S. TOUR DATES:
4/24 St. Paul, MN - Turf Club &
4/25 Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge &
4/27 Urbana, IL – Canopy Club &
4/28 Madison, WI – The Annex &
4/29 Grand Rapids, MI – Stache at The Intersection &
4/30 Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups &
5/2 Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall &
5/3 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground &
5/4 Brooklyn, NY – Kingsland &
5/5 Vienna, VA – Jammin’ Java &
5/6 Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedraft’s &
5/8 Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 &
5/9 Greenville, SC – Radio Room &
5/10 Nashville, TN – Cobra Lounge &
6/1 Fort Worth, TX – So What?! Texas Music Festival *
9/28 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 2024 *
10/12 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
& with Dead On A Sunday and NITE
* festival date

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April 19, 2024

FROM ASHES TO NEW Announce ‘BLACKOUT (DELUXE),’ Reveal Bonus Track “One Foot In The Grave (Feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men)

DT: APRIL 19, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

FROM ASHES TO NEW
ANNOUNCE DELUXE DIGITAL EDITION OF
#1-CHARTING 2023 ALBUM
‘BLACKOUT’
OUT JUNE 7 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER HERE

ALT-METAL BAND REVEAL BONUS TRACK
“ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE”
FEATURING AARON PAULEY (OF MICE & MEN)
WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE

BAND TO EMBARK ON U.S. HEADLINING TOUR
“THE BLACKOUT TOUR PT. 2”
APRIL 30 – JUNE 13
TICKETS & VIP UPGRADES ON SALE HERE

FROM ASHES TO NEW (Download HERE)
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Alt-metalers FROM ASHES TO NEW announce the June 7 release of a digital deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed, #1-charting 2023 concept album BLACKOUT along with the release of “One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men).”

BLACKOUT (DELUXE) will consist of the album’s original 12 tracks, plus six bonus tracks. Also, amongst the new tracks is the currently rising Top 20 single “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza from Against The Current),” which has garnered over 8 million streams and views since February.

Additional cuts include a feature from Yelawolf; a Sullivan King remix of their Top 5-charting radio single “Nightmare”; and an acoustic version of their single “Hate Me Too.” The latter song landed in the Top 10 Active Rock radio charts and was listed in Loudwire’s “Most-Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2023.”

On the deluxe release of BLACKOUT vocalist DANNY CASE is ready “With these new tracks and collaborations, our biggest record yet just went to the next level. We’re thrilled to bring our fans, a couple new, exciting songs as well as some mind-blowing features from a handful of artists that we love.”

FROM ASHES TO NEW have today (April 19) released “One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men),” and shared a haunting CGI world music video directed by longtime collaborator JosiahX.

Watch it streaming below or directly via YouTube HERE.

Stream/download “One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men)” now at https://fatn.ffm.to/onefootinthegrave.

Of the new song CASE says: “‘One Foot in the Grave’ is an invigorating track that blends genres and pushes boundaries. The collaboration with Aaron has been an incredible journey, fusing our unique styles to create something truly special. We can’t wait for our fans to experience it.”

FROM ASHES TO NEW return to the stage beginning April 30 headlining “The Blackout Tour Pt.2” across the U.S. with Point North, Ekoh, Phix and Elijah. FROM ASHES TO NEW spent most of 2023 on the road including tours with Shinedown, Three Days Grace, In This Moment, Motionless in White and Fit For A King and SOLD OUT part one of their headlining U.S. tour featuring support from The Word Alive, Catch Your Breath and EKOH.

Get tour dates, tickets and VIP upgrades now at fromashestonew.com/tour.

Pre-order BLACKOUT (DELUXE) across digital platforms now at https://fatn.ffm.to/blackoutdeluxe.

FROM ASHES TO NEW – BLACKOUT (DELUXE) Album Cover Art (Download HERE)

FROM ASHES TO NEW – BLACKOUT (DELUXE) Track Listing:
1. Heartache
2. Nightmare
3. Hate Me Too
4. Hope You’re Happy
5. Barely Breathin
6. Dead To Me
7. Monster In Me
8. Echoes
9. Armageddon
10. Legacy
11. Until We Break (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis Mayfire)
12. Broken By Design
13. Barely Breathing (feat. Against The Current) *
14. One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men) *
15. Live Before I’m Dead (Hours) *
16. Monster In Me (feat. Yelawolf) *
17. Nightmare (Sullivan King Remix) *
18. Hate Me Too (Acoustic) *
*new bonus track

FROM ASHES TO NEW – “THE BLACKOUT TOUR PT. 2”
with Point North, Ekoh, Phix and elijah
4/30 Albany, NY – Empire Live
5/1 Huntington, NY – The Paramount
5/2 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
5/4 New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
5/5 Philadelphia, PA – TLA
5/6 New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
5/8 Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
5/9 Orlando, FL – House of Blues *
5/10 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen ~
5/12 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
5/13 Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
5/15 Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans ~
5/16 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 ~
5/18 Rochester, NY – Water St. Music Hall ~
5/19 Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
5/20 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
5/21 Madison, WI – The Sylvee
5/23 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theatre ~
5/24 Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
5/25 Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
5/27 Houston, TX – House of Blues
5/28 Austin, TX – Emo’s
5/29 Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall *
5/30 San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater
6/2 Wichita, KS – Cotillion Ballroom ~
6/3 Springfield, MO – Gillioz ~
6/5 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
6/6 San Diego, CA – House of Blues
6/7 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
6/8 Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
6/11 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
6/12 Denver, CO – Summit
6/13 Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre ~

JULY FESTIVAL DATES
7/19 Caddott, WI – Rock Fest ^ ~
7/20 Grand Rapids, MI – Upheaval Fest ^ ~
7/21 Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration ^ ~

FALL FESTIVAL DATES
9/27 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life ^ ~
10/13 Sacramento, CA -Aftershock ^ ~
^ festival appearance (FATN only)
* no Point North
~ non-Live Nation date

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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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April 16, 2024

Revolutionary Career Platform for Live Event Industry GIGGS Announces Official Public Launch

DT: APRIL 16, 2024

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

GIGGS
– The Revolutionary Career Platform For The Live Event Industry– ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL PUBLIC LAUNCH

GIGGS is the premier career platform for the live event industry. In the world of live event production, the right connections determine one’s career. Whether you’re seeking your next gig or hiring top-tier talent, GIGGS is revolutionizing the industry landscape and is becoming the ultimate gateway for industry opportunities and career progression.

Just five months post-beta launch, GIGGS has amassed 10,000 users and over 150 job posts and hires. Backed by significant capital investment and support from leading names in the touring industry, GIGGS has honed a solution for the live event industry’s employment needs, creating an efficient, streamlined process for hiring industry professionals.

Industry vet and Nashville Briefing 30 Under 30 awardee NIKKI SANZ founded GIGGS after witnessing first-hand the industry’s challenges and inefficiencies, most notably working on the road with artists including Eric Church and George Strait, on top of working various other live gigs and staffing tours. GIGGS reimagines the traditional, fragmented gigging landscape into a centralized platform for vetted touring professionals and companies to find jobs, hire, and connect.

“I’ve experienced the inefficiencies plaguing the hiring processes of the live event industry,” says SANZ. “GIGGS helps save executive time spent on inefficient word-of-mouth hiring methods. Employers can directly connect with a vetted, skilled workforce to find the exact talent they need, when they need it. It’s not just about filling positions; it’s about optimizing time and resources to focus on what truly matters – load in and out on time, and a flawless show!”

Gone are the days when someone’s next career move depended on who they knew. GIGGS is tearing down these barriers. Qualified live event professionals now have access to a world of opportunities that were once out of reach.

“GIGGS streamlines hiring for production companies, tour management, venues, artist managers, and live event organizers by offering vetted, top-tier professionals,” adds SANZ. “We aim to ensure that only qualified candidates apply to jobs. It’s about efficiency, quality, and connecting the right people to bring creative visions to life.”

Testimonials from GIGGS’ early adopters articulate its impact:

““I have hired five people from GIGGS already. The platform is working so well!!”
-Kaite Weaver, Recruiting Coordinator, CLAIR GLOBAL

“I have successfully hired from GIGGS, and I am excited to continue using GIGGS to hire for shows!”
-Robbie O’Brien, Touring Rep, VIPNation

“GIGGS has been a game-changer. Getting connected quickly to available verified crew has been a plus for us at PTP Live. This is a product that the touring industry has needed for years.”
-Dave Jacquin, General Manager, PTP LIVE

“GIGGS has been a great resource in closing the networking and communication gap when it comes to staffing tours. I’m impressed by how many qualified people are in the GIGGS network.”
–Ryan Whelpley, Artist Touring Coordinator, RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT

“We had a great experience with the platform. There were a lot of qualified folks who applied who I might not have found had we not used GIGGS.”
– Darby Leiber, Artist Manager, RANGE MEDIA

“I’ve spoken with too many production companies who had to leave gear in their warehouses because they couldn’t find enough skilled labor. Even venues struggle to fully staff their shows. The industry needs a platform like Giggs to keep pace with the growing industry.”
-Scott Welch, Artist Manager

“I wish GIGGS was around when I started out in the industry. The never-ending word-of-mouth way of finding jobs has finally found a loophole—an honest and efficient way to source jobs for talented and experienced people!”
– Kalee Ledford, Live Event Professional

With partnerships in place from every facet of the live event industry, GIGGS is an idea whose time has come. The company hosted a successful first live networking event in collaboration with ACM (Academy of Country Music) in Nashville this February and has plans to expand these community events to major cities across the country including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Austin, and more throughout 2024.

SANZ will be next be seen on Season 11 of Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Elevator Pitch” series airing this winter.

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Find your next gig with GIGGS! Create your profile or post a job listing here: https://www.giggs.live/

ABOUT NIKKI SANZ:
Founder and CEO Nikki Sanz is the brains and heart behind GIGGS, the first professional career platform for live event production. Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Nikki moved to Nashville and built a freelance career by gigging–working with Live Nation, the Superbowl, Ryman Auditorium, CMA, ABC’s The Bachelor, Bonnaroo Festival, and a roster of A-list artists and live events.

Sanz gained an understanding of the touring industry from working on the road with Eric Church, George Strait, and many others. She has personally experienced the challenges of finding her next gig, as well as hiring qualified personnel.

Nikki founded GIGGS to streamline the live event marketplace, connect employers with vetted talent quickly, and create a community of elite freelance professionals.

Her passion centers on three pillars: advocating for equal opportunity in a word-of-mouth industry, promoting gigging as a fulfilling career, and nurturing a vibrant community of event professionals. As GIGGS continues to disrupt and innovate, Nikki remains its driving force, dedicated to reshaping the live event business.

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April 15, 2024

NOTHING MORE Unveil Futuristic Music Video for “House On Sand (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)

DT: MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

TOP 10 CHARTING ROCK OUTFIT
NOTHING MORE
REVEAL FUTURISTIC MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK
“HOUSE ON SAND (FEAT. ERIC V OF I PREVAIL)”
WATCH HERE

BAND TO KICK OFF N. AMERICAN 2024 CO-HEADLININGTOUR
WITH WAGE WAR
TOMORROW NIGHT, TUESDAY, APRIL 16 IN CHARLOTTE, NC
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS
VEIL OF MAYA AND SLEEP THEORY

‘CARNAL’
DUE JUNE 28 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER’S AVAILABLE HERE

Top 10 charting, 3X Grammy Award-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE have today unveiled a music video for their new compelling and defiant track “HOUSE ON SAND” featuring I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe. The video features a cinematic AI landscape intro, created by artist Taylor Gahm (www.taylorgahm.com), followed by action-packed performance footage of NOTHING MORE and Eric V. Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“Sometimes you lose sight of your purpose in life and wander off of the path you were on,” says frontman JONNY HAWKINS on “HOUSE ON SAND”. “Years later you find yourself in a life that does not match the vision you once had for yourself. Trapped, you are left with a choice…betray your inner voice, or trust it; continue on and play it safe, or turn back and start again… I’m starting again.”

“HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)” will be featured on NOTHING MORE’s newly announced fifth album CARNAL due June 28 via BETTER NOISE MUSC. The album also includes their current Top 10 Active Rock radio single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” which is currently in at #9 and rising. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon), CARNAL unites NOTHING MORE’s trademark introspective philosophical lyrics and unapologetically massive anthems with in-your-face rockers designed for an all-encompassing audience. Pre-order CARNAL now via digital download, CD, vinyl, and cassette tape at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/carnal.

Tomorrow, April 16, NOTHING MORE will kick off their co-headlining North American with Wage War and special guests Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory. The tour will begin in Charlotte, NC and stretch throughout May 18 ending in Bloomington, IL. The band will then head out as direct support for rock icons Godsmack (6/23-6/26) as they make their way to several of the biggest fall rock festivals including Louder Than Life, Aftershock and MMR*B*Q. For full dates, tickets and VIP upgrades, please visit https://nothingmore.net.

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NOTHING MORE 2024 TOUR DATES:
4/16 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore *
4/17 Birmingham, AL – Avalon Brewing Company *
4/18 New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore *
4/20 Austin, TX – Stubb’s ^
4/22 Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park (outdoor) *
4/24 Riverside, CA – RMA *
4/25 San Diego, CA – Observatory Northpark %
4/26 Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl *
4/28 Albuquerque, NM – REVEL *
4/30 Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre *
5/1 Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom *
5/3 Green Bay, WI – Epic Event Center *
5/4 East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt *
5/5 Omaha, NE – The Astro *
5/7 Madison, WI – The Sylvee *
5/8 Grand Rapids, MI – 20 Monroe Live *
5/10 Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center *
5/11 Columbus, OH – Kemba Live ^%
5/12 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE %
5/14 Norfolk, VA – The NorVA *
5/15 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz *
5/17 Indianapolis, IN – The Egyptian Room *
5/18 Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre ^%
7/23 Johnston, PA – 1^st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #
7/25 Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion #
7/26 Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater #
9/21 Camden, NJ – MMR*B*Q 2024 &
9/27 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life &
10/13 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival &
*co-headlining with Wage War, Veil of Maya & Sleep Theory
^ no Sleep Theory
% no Wage War
# with Godsmack and Flat Black
& festival date

A group of men sitting on the floor Description automatically generated NOTHING MORE
(Credit: Travis Shinn)
Pictured, from L-R: Mark Vollelunga, Jonny Hawkins, Daniel Oliver, Ben Anderson

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April 12, 2024

NOTHING MORE Announce Fifth Album ‘CARNAL’ Due June 28 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC; Release New Track “HOUSE OF SAND (feat. ERIC V of I PREVAIL)”

DT: FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NOTHING MORE
ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
‘CARNAL’
DUE JUNE 28 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

PRE-ORDER’S AVAILABLE NOW HERE

RELEASE NEW TRACK
“HOUSE ON SAND (FEAT. ERIC V OF I PREVAIL)”
LISTEN HERE

NOTHING MORE
(Credit: Travis Shinn)
Pictured, from L-R: Mark Vollelunga, Jonny Hawkins, Daniel Oliver, Ben Anderson

3X Grammy Award-nominated NOTHING MORE return with their fifth album, CARNAL, on June 28 via BETER NOISE MUSC. The album features 15 songs with the San Antonio, TX-born quartet’s most focused, adventurous, and intense music to date, including their current radio single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” which is currently in the Top 10 at #9 on the Active Rock radio charts and rising. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon), CARNAL unites NOTHING MORE’s trademark introspective philosophical lyrics and unapologetically massive anthems with in-your-face rockers designed for an all-encompassing audience. Pre-order CARNAL now via digital download, CD, vinyl, and cassette tape at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/carnal.

“‘CARNAL’ feels like a perfect encapsulation of what NOTHING MORE has always been,” says guitarist MARK VOLLELUNGA. “From progressive introspection to steady-state rock ‘n roll, we felt like we’ve achieved the exact balance wanted for this next installment.”

“It’s a beautiful blend of memorable guitar riffs, illustrious chord progressions and heart wrenching lyrical performances all to the beat of a drum that palpitates with syncopated obsession,” states bassist DANIEL OLIVER. “There’s truly something for everyone on this record.”

NOTHING MORE have today released a new compelling and defiant track “HOUSE ON SAND” featuring I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe. Stream/download “HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)” across all digital platforms HERE.

In regard to working with VANLERBERGHE, HAWKINS states: “I’m so honored and excited to have Eric screaming his heart out with me on this song!”

“Almost a year ago, the boys in NOTHING MORE sent me this demo and asked if I’d consider hopping on it,” shares VANLERBERGHE. “I checked it out and for the next few weeks, I had the chorus engrained in my brain. The song really resonated with me. I think this track, as well as the rest of their record, is NOTHING MORE’S best work and I’m honored to be a part of it.”

NOTHING MORE – CARNAL Album Cover Art (Download HERE)

Since their emergence in 2003, NOTHING MORE have continuously topped the active rock radio charts including nine #1 singles and over a half dozen Top 10 singles including “TIRED OF WINNING” from their 2022 album SPIRITS. To date, the band—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—have amassed a total of 788 million streams and 150 million video views.

NOTHING MORE have won over audiences across the globe with their commanding performances of which Loudwire proclaimed: “it’s their famously vivacious live shows that truly enthrall, especially when they pull out some of bassist Daniel Oliver’s self-made gadgets. For instance, there’s the ‘Scorpion Tale,’ an extremely heavy beast made of metal scraps whose Ableton software permits singer Jonny Hawkins to alter multiple timbres (such as guitar, bass and vocals) while riding it. Then, you have the ‘Drumtron/Bassinator,’ a rotating bass stand connected to drums that allows for three-man bass solos.”

NOTHING MORE will head out on a co-headlining tour across North America this spring with Wage War and special guests Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory (4/16 – 5/18) followed by a set of direct support shows with rock icons Godsmack (6/23-6/26). They’ll also appear this fall at festivals including Louder Than Life, Aftershock and MMR*B*Q. For full dates, tickets and VIP upgrades, please visit https://nothingmore.net.

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April 4, 2024

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Reveal “This Is The Way feat. DMX” Music Video; ‘AFTERLIFE: DELUXE’ Out Today (4/5) via Better Noise Music

Five Finger Death Punch
Reveal Collaboration with Legendary Hip-Hop Artist DMX
On New Single “This Is The Way (Feat. DMX)”
LISTEN HERE
Official Music Video Directed By Hype Williams
WATCH HERE

AFTERLIFE Digital Deluxe Album
Out Today via Better Noise Music
“This Is The Way (feat. DMX)” Included Along With Three Additional Acoustic Bonus Versions of “Judgement Day,” “The End,” and “Thanks For Asking”
STREAM / DOWNLOAD HERE

5FDP Gearing Up For UK/ Europe & U.S. Tours
Throughout Remainder Of Year
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – AFTERLIFE: DELUXE (Download Cover Artwork HERE)

[Las Vegas, NV – April 4, 2024] Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have today released the digital deluxe version of their acclaimed album AFTERLIFE via Better Noise Records. Stream/download AFTERLIFE: DELUXE HERE. The deluxe edition includes the original 12 tracks recorded with the band’s longtime producer Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed), in addition to four bonus tracks including three acoustic versions of the album’s songs “The End,” “Judgement Day,” and “Thanks For Asking” plus the brand new highly anticipated single, “This Is The Way,” featuring the late legendary rapper DMX. To further celebrate the release, Five Finger Death Punch have shared the music video for “This Is The Way (feat. DMX)” directed by none other than highly influential filmmaker Hype Williams, a longtime friend and close collaborator of the late DMX. Hailed by the New York Times in 2024 as “The Nineties Wunderkind,” Hype Williams is known for his seminal work with luminaries like Tupac, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z amongst others. Watch the video out below or directly via YouTube HERE.

“Music is meant to be universal and without boundaries, and it starts at the top with us, the artists,” says Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory. “We have always embraced the mixing of genres, whether it be the remake of LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out” featuring Tech N9ne as a guest, or our collaboration with blues warrior Kenny Wayne Shepherd, country star Brantley Gilbert, and Brian May, the legendary guitarist of Queen, on the song ‘Blue on Black.’”

“The idea of collaborating with DMX had been in discussion for years, and it was a long and winding road to turn this particular item on our wish list into reality. He was a lyrical warrior, a true original who spoke his mind incorruptibly. We have always viewed DMX as “the metalhead of hip-hop’ because of his aggressive, raw, and untamed style. He growled and snarled, aiming to rattle some cages–an attitude we share, as Five Finger Death Punch has always been drawn to the fearless and the real. It made all the sense in the world, but today this is more than just a song; it’s a salute to a legend, a way to honor DMX‘s memory.”

When playing the song for other hip-hop legends, DMC of Run DMC, one of the originals to do it first with “Walk This Way” with Aerosmith said, “The sound of the music, what Ivan is singing about, and what X is talking about, is how X lived his life. The struggle, the dark with the light, the bad with the good, the pain with the joy. This song is very emotional, very musical, it’s very well rounded.”

Five Finger Death Punch will be headed to UK and Europe this summer on a headlining tour with special guests Ice Nine Kills from May 23 through mid-July. The jaunt will see the group on the main stages of many of Europe’s biggest festivals including Graspop Metal Meeting (BE), Metalfest Open Air Plzen (CZ) and With Full Force Festival (GER). The band will also continue to join METALLICA on their stadium shows in Germany, Austria, Poland, Denmark, Finland and Spain this summer before returning to the U.S. for a headlining fall run with Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail from August 2 to September 19. For all dates and tickets, visit HERE.

ABOUT FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH:
Five Finger Death Punch is a multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock band from Las Vegas, NV known for their high-energy performances and impactful music (over 9 billion streams). The band has held firmly to a top 3 position on the Billboard Hard Rock charts for the last 5 years and amassed a record-setting 10 Billboard mainstream Rock Airplay #1s in a row, the longest run of leading consecutive entries in the history of Mainstream Rock Airplay. 5FDP has 28 top 10 hit singles and 15 #1 singles to its name, and the band has released nine consecutive studio albums since 2007, eight of which were certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA, as well as two chart-topping Greatest Hits albums. Five Finger Death Punch is known not just for teaming up with established artists like Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Rob Zombie, Jamey Jasta, Steve Aoki and Max Cavalera, but also known for elevating newcomers like Bad Wolves, From Ashes to New and others by exposing them to their worldwide audience. Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory was recently added as a playable character in the iconic “Call of Duty” video game series adding another major achievement to the band’s growing legacy. In addition, 5FDP has earned numerous national and international awards and honors, such as the prestigious Soldier Appreciation Award by the Association of The United States Army, an honor bestowed only upon Elvis Presley before. 5FDP is also well known for their charitable efforts and has donated over a million dollars from ticket sales, record royalties and streaming revenue. The band has released several videos of some of their biggest hits partnering with leading organizations in the fight against suicide prevention, youth homelessness and to support cancer survivors, veterans suffering from PTSD, as well as bringing relief to the families of fallen first responders. The City Of Las Vegas, NV recognized 5FDP’s relentless charitable efforts by officially declaring November 1st as “Five Finger Death Punch Day.’ In addition, Ivan Moody was awarded the Key to The City Of Cheyenne, WY honoring the betterment of the city through his philanthropic endeavors. Having become one of the most recognizable names in music, 5FDP frequently plays all major festivals and sells out arenas around the world. The band is currently on a stadium tour across the globe with Metallica throughout the end of 2024. See all upcoming tour dates HERE.

Five Finger Death Punch
Photo Credit: Travis Shinn (Download HERE)

Listen to 5FDP music and watch the official videos here: http://5fdp.komi.io

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 many more. 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 and has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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March 25, 2024

THE HU To Join IRON MAIDEN On North American Tour (10/4 – 11/17); Announce Limited Edition Record Store Day Exclusive LP

DT: MARCH 25, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

THE HU

TO JOIN IRON MAIDEN
AS DIRECT SUPPORT ON “THE FUTURE PAST WORLD TOUR 2024”
ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
OCTOBER 4 – NOVEMBER 17
TICKETS ON SALE HERE

MONGOLIAN ROCK SENSATION ANNOUNCE
LIMITED EDITION RECORD STORE DAY EXCLUSIVE
‘LIVE AT GLASTONBURY’ VINYL
OUT 4/20 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

SHARE LIVE VIDEO OF
“TRIANGLE”
TAKEN FROM 2022 ALBUM ‘RUMBLE OF THUNDER’

WATCH HERE

Mongolian rock sensation THE HU are honored to announce they will join heavy metal icons IRON MAIDEN as direct support on the band’s upcoming North American leg of their “The Future Past World Tour 2024” this fall. The tour will start on Friday, October 4 in San Diego, CA and stretch across both coasts before ending Sunday, November 17 in San Antonio, TX. Tickets are on sale now HERE. See full dates listed below.

THE HU have today (March 25) shared a live video for the track “Triangle” from their 2022 sophomore album RUMBLE OF THUNDER (via Better Noise Music) featuring performance footage take from their co-headlining U.S. tour with labelmates Asking Alexandria last summer. Watch it on YouTube HERE or streaming below.

“Iron Maiden are the masters of rock music and one of our biggest inspirations,” shares lead Morin Khuur and throat singer ENKUSH. “The way that they create and perform their music is majestic. I still remember the first time I heard their ‘Trooper’ song and felt the deep energy behind each word. Something about their rhythm hits so close to home. We can’t wait to be on a tour with them for the first time. America, we will see you very soon and be prepared for the mind-blowing shows we will bring to you!”

“THE FUTURE PAST WORLD TOUR 2024” DATES
IRON MAIDEN with Special Guests THE HU
10/4 San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/5 Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena
10/8 Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
10/9 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
10/14 Portland, OR – MODA Center
10/16 Tacoma, WA -Tacoma Dome
10/18 Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
10/19 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
10/22 St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
10/24 Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
10/26 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
10/27 Quebec, QC – Videotron Centre
10/30 Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
11/1 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
11/2 Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
11/6 Worcester, MA – DCU Center
11/8 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
11/9 Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
11/12 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
11/13 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
11/16 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
11/17 San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center

In coordination with Record Store Day, THE HU have announced a limited-edition vinyl, LIVE AT GLASTONBURY, including exclusive live recordings from their performance at Glastonbury Festival in the UK in 2023. The LIVE AT GLASTONBURY LP was pressed on 140-gram “Dusk” vinyl and will include a sleeve jacket with an 11×17 poster insert. It will be available exclusively on Record Store Day (Saturday, April 20) at all participating record stores. Find a location near you HERE.

A cover of a cd Description automatically generated THE HU – LIVE AT GLASTONBURY Record Store Day Exclusive Cover Art (Download HERE)

To date, THE HU have amassed over 763 million combined streams across digital platforms and 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—who blend traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing with contemporary sounds into a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock”—have sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appeared at the world’s biggest music festivals (Download, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury). 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 album as well as being featured in EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its official soundtrack.

THE HU have also achieved recognition from top government agencies including being named UNESCO 2023 “Artist of Peace” designees and receiving the highest state award in their home country Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan from the President of Mongolia, Kh. Battulga in 2020 for their achievements.

A group of men in black Description automatically generated THE HU
Photo Credit: GZ Miimaa (Download HERE)

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March 21, 2024

THE BLACK MOODS Reveal Entrancing Music Video for New Single “HEAVEN” Out Friday, 3/22 Digitally

DT: MARCH 21, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

MODERN ROCK GROUP
THE BLACK MOODS
REVEAL NEW SINGLE
“HEAVEN”
PRODUCED BY SETH REGER (BRUNO MARS) &
NIKO MANSIKKA-AHO (EMPIRE OF THE SUN)
OUT DIGITALLY FRIDAY, MARCH 22
PRE-SAVE IT HERE

SHARE STRIKING MUSIC VIDEO DISPLAYING A TALE
OF SEDUCTION AND BETRAYAL
WATCH IT NOW HERE

PHOENIX-BASED TRIO TO OPEN FOR ZZ TOP
ON AZ STOP IN APRIL
FOLLOWED BY HEADLINING MIDWEST SUMMER TOUR
DATES & TICKETS HERE

A person with mouth taped to his mouth Description automatically generated THE BLACK MOODS – “HEAVEN” Single Artwork (Download HERE)

Phoenix, AZ-based modern rock trio THE BLACK MOODS will reveal the first taste of new music from their forthcoming third studio album due later this year with their new melodic and rhythmic track “HEAVEN.” Out Friday, March 22 across digital platforms, “HEAVEN” was produced by duo Seth Reger (Ava Max, Bruno Mars) and Niko Mansikka-aho (Empire of The Sun, Common Kings) who also co-wrote the song with THE BLACK MOODS in Los Angeles in late 2023. Pre-save “HEAVEN” now at https://orcd.co/heaventbm.

“We wanted to take a different approach to the next record we made,” shares vocalist/guitarist JOSH KENNEDY. “With our last couple of albums, it was just the three of us going in and doing what we do live. ‘HEAVEN’ was the first new track we started working on and we decided that we wanted to take advantage of the studio and add some modern elements, while still keeping the core of our basic rock’n’roll instincts. We aren’t leaving behind what we do as a band, we are taking a step in a new direction, and trying new things. Variety is the spice of life.”

THE BLACK MOODS teamed up with longtime collaborator and friend Jim Louvau (Jerry Cantrell, Sebastian Bach, Orianthi) to direct the eye-catching music video for “HEAVEN,” out now. Filmed in various locations throughout downtown Phoenix, the video tells a tale of seduction and betrayal with several twists and turns. Watch it streaming now via YouTube HERE or below.

“The concept of the video for ‘HEAVEN’ really came back to the ‘be careful what you wish for’ kind of idea,” explains KENNEDY. “We wanted it to have the scenario of a situation that you think is going one way, but then takes a completely different turn. I took a pretty good beating in it, which was pure entertainment for the rest of the band and the crew. I also learned that duct tape doesn’t let go that easy…”

THE BLACK MOODS have relentlessly brought their raw, amplified rock & roll to stages across North America having toured with acts including Shinedown, 311, Godsmack, Collective Soul, Jane’s Addiction, The Dead Daisies and Gin Blossoms, along with appearances at rock festivals including Aftershock and KUPD’s UFEST. The trio—rounded out by drummer Chico Diaz and bassist Jordan Hoffman—will next appear on stage opening for ZZ Top in Prescott, AZ on April 24 before embarking on a headlining summer tour across the Midwest including a stop at Brat Fest in Madison, WI. See full dates listed below or at https://www.theblackmoods.com/#tour.

The band recently collaborated with THE DOORS’ guitarist Robby Krieger on a riveting cover of The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues” which was released in November 2023 and featured guest vocals from rock singer-songwriter Diamante. Previously the band has landed five singles in Billboard’s Top 40 Active Rock radio charts including their hit single “Sunshine,” which peaked at #16.

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THE BLACK MOODS
l-r: Chico Diaz, Josh Kennedy, Jordan Hoffman
Credit: Jim Louvau

THE BLACK MOODS 2024 Tour Dates
4/5 Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
4/24 Prescott Valley, AZ – Findlay Toyota Center (w/ ZZ TOP)
5/10 Hildale, UT – Colorado City Music Festival 2024
5/21 Dallas, TX – Cheapsteaks
5/22 Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
5/23 St. Peters, MO – Diamond Music Hall
5/24 Joliet, IL – The Forge
5/25 Janesville, WI – The Back Bar
5/26 Madison, WI – Brat Fest
5/28 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music
5/29 Sioux City, IA – The Marquee
6/1 Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
6/6-8 Puerto Penasco, MX – Circus Mexicus
7/12 Knoxville, TN – Open Chord Music
7/13 Greenville, SC – Radio Room

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