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November 22, 2024

CROSSBONE SKULLY Unleashes Debut Album Executive Produced by Mutt Lange; Sell Out Viper Room Two Nights In A Row

DT: NOVEMBER 22, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

CROSSBONE SKULLY
UNLEASHES DEBUT ALBUM
‘EVIL WORLD MACHINE’
RATED 9/10 BY CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY MUTT LANGE
TODAY, NOVEMBER 22, VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE

ROCK OUTFIT SHARE MUSIC VIDEO FOR
“LET’S BUST THE TRUST”
AFTER HITTING THE STAGE FOR
SECOND NIGHT OF
SOLD-OUT RELEASE SHOWS AT THE VIPER ROOM
IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
WATCH HERE

LED BY TOMMY HENRIKSEN (ALICE COOPER, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES),
ALBUM INCLUDES STAR-STUDDED LIST OF GUEST APPEARANCES FROM ROCK ICONS

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(Download HERE)

Los Angeles: CROSSBONE SKULLY have today (November 22) unleashed their debut album EVIL WORLD MACHINE which brought the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) out of retirement to executive produce the project. Released by Better Noise Music, the rock concept album echoes similar dystopian visions such as David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Diamond Dogs and its story will be expanded in a forthcoming graphic novel and animated film, Thing #1, due in 2025.

EVIL WORLD MACHINE was praised via Classic Rock, who gave it a 9/10 rating, saying “Mutt lives!…Mutt’s sonic fingerprints are all over the album… an AC/Lep-inspired mongrel … There’s also plenty of Def Leppard and even Whitesnake in Crossbone Skully’s DNA”.

Watch the newly released music video for the album’s power-seizing track “Let’s Bust The Trust” streaming below or via YouTube HERE. “‘Let’s Bust The Trust’ spits in the face of a broken currency, torching the lies of the elite, and screaming for a world where people over profit hold the power to turn it all around! Lives Over Loot!” says frontman Tommy Henriksen.

“I’ve based this album on my heroes – AC/DC, Queen, The Who, but also The Cars and Kraftwerk,” Henriksen continues “Mutt called and told me he thought there was something there. I started crying like a baby, it was like Jesus coming back and anointing you!” he says. “Mutt has taken these songs to a whole other level. Now I don’t mind what else happens with this record.”

Led and conceptualized by Henriksen (guitarist and musical director for Alice Cooper’s band and member of Hollywood Vampires), CROSSBONE SKULLY enlisted a sterling group of supporting musicians for EVIL WORLD MACHINE including guitarist Tommy Denander, keyboardist Jamie Muhoberac (My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Seal), bassist Chris Wyse (Hollywood Vampires, Ace Frehley, The Cult, Ozzy Osbourne), drummer Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the late UFO bassist Pete Way, mixer Olle Romo (Muse, Bryan Adams) and producer/mixer Mike Plotnikoff (AC/DC, Aerosmith). Also lighting up the album are guest features and spoken word appearances by A-list actor/musician and fellow Hollywood Vampires bandmate Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Kane Roberts, and more.

“The seasoned classic rock listener will get an impeccably written, at times instrumentally dramatic, timeless album. The tracks are additionally tied into a concept story, with the main character clearly inspired by ‘Mutt’ Lange’s AC/DC and Def Leppard past.”
– Classic Rock (German Edition)

CROSSBONE SKULLY made their debut live performance on November 20, with a sold-out show at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA and appeared again last night, November 22 for a second sold out performance. Henriksen’s live band is rounded out by Wyse on bass, guitarists Sam Bam Koltun (Dorothy, Faster Pussycat) and Anna Cara, and drummer Alex Boch.

Here’s what critics have been saying about EVIL WORLD MACHINE:

“The album delivers a larger-than-life Rock-n-Roll production that harks back to the days of Def Leppard’s 1983 classic ‘Pyromania’…If you enjoy ‘80s Def Leppard, AC/DC, and thickly dramatic Hard Rock, you will love Crossbone Skully. 5 out of 5 stars.”
– Cryptic Rock (USA)

“‘Evil World Machine’ is the gap in every record collection that you didn’t even know you had. Definitely give it a listen!” (6.5/7)
– METAL HAMMER (Germany)

“‘Everyone’s On Dope’ is a medical miracle, somehow combining both eras of AC/DC into one glorious thudding package”
– Classic Rock (UK)

“An album that genuinely and authentically reflects Tommy’s rock soul, offering the listener a modern and captivating version of the Crossbone Skully world.”
– Hammerworld Magazine (Hungary)

“‘Evil World Machine’ is an album that radiates rock ‘n’ roll, filled with passion and great determination, positioning itself among the best releases of the year in the genre.”
– La Heavy Magazine (Spain)

EVIL WORLD MACHINE is available now on CD, vinyl and various merch bundle options at https://crossboneskully.ffm.to/ewmalbum.

Watch a trailer for EVIL WORLD MACHINE via The NOISE Presents HERE.

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(L-R: Alex Boch, Chris Wyse, Tommy Henriksen, Anna Cara, Sam Bam Koltun)
Credit: Kim Moran

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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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November 22, 2024

NOTHING MORE Score Third #1 Rock Single; Release 10-Year Anniversary Edition of Self-Titled Album

DT: NOVEMBER 22, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NOTHING MORE
SCORE THIRD #1 ROCK SINGLE
“ANGEL SONG (FEAT. DAVID DRAIMAN OF DISTURBED)”
AMIDST RELEASE OF
10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF SELF-TITLED ALBUM
VIA ENDURANCE MUSIC GROUP AND BETTER NOISE MUSIC;
AVAILABLE TODAY (11/22) ON CD, VINYL & DIGITAL DOWNLOAD HERE

ANNIVERSARY FEATURES NEW VERSION OF
#2 CHARTING ROCK RADIO SINGLE
“THIS IS THE TIME”
REMIXED BY FRONTMAN JONNY HAWKINS

3X Grammy-nominated and Gold-certified rock powerhouse NOTHING MORE have landed their third #1 Mainstream Rock single this week with the empowering “ANGEL SONG” featuring David Draiman of multi-platinum hard rock outfit Disturbed. This marks NOTHING MORE’s second #1 single from their latest album CARNAL via Better Noise Music following the emotionally charged “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” which held the top spot in June.

NOTHING MORE are celebrating an additional milestone today, November 22, with the release of their acclaimed self-titled album’s NOTHING MORE – 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION via Endurance Music Group and Better Noise Music. The anniversary edition includes the original album’s track listing along with new acoustic renditions and remixed versions of the album’s top tracks along with a remix from frontman Jonny Hawkins of their #1-charting rock radio single “This Is The Time.”

NOTHING MORE – 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION is available now with refreshed packaging and artwork on CD, 2LP (translucent orange variant) along with throwback merch in the bands official store HERE, and streaming and digital downloads HERE.

NOTHING MORE – NOTHING MORE Album Cover Art (Download HERE)

Originally released on June 24, 2014 via Eleven Seven Music, now Better Noise Music, NOTHING MORE “raised the bar for modern hard rock” (Cryptic Rock) with its soaring vocal melodies, meticulous atypical rhythmic stctures and huge anthemic choruses. The album debuted at #33 on Billboard’s Top 200 charts while landing at #3 on US Hard Rock Albums, #8 on US Independent Albums, #11 on US Rock Albums, and #19 on US Digital Albums. It included three Top 5 singles—“This Is The Time (Ballast)” (#2), “Here’s To The Heartache” (#4) and “Jenny” (#3)—and the Top 20 single “Mr. MTV” (#12). To date its received 323.9 million global streams and its music videos have amassed over 96.7 million views combined.

The San Antonio, TX-formed band—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—released their latest album CARNAL in June via Better Noise Music. Labeled as “a standout” by Blabbermouth, who described the song as “reminiscent of the vibe from ‘Down with the Sickness.’” NOTHING MORE will join Disturbed in February 2025 on the second leg of Disturbed’s “The Sickness 25^th Anniversary Tour” alongside Daughtry following a headlining appearance on Shiprocked 2025 in January. Find tickets and see all upcoming tour dates at https://nothingmore.net.

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THEN

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NOW
NOTHING MORE
“Then: Picture – Download HERE (Credit: Jody Domingue)
“Now” Picture – Download HERE (Credit: Travis Shinn)
“Now” / Current Lineup (l-r): Daniel Oliver, Ben Anderson, Jonny Hawkins, Mark Vollelunga

NOTHING MORE TOUR DATES
1/19-25 Miami, FL – ShipRocked 2025 %
3/29 Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center #
3/31 Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse #
4/2 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center #
4/4 Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center #
4/5 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena #
4/7 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena #
4/9 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse #
4/12 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center #
4/14 Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center #
4/16 Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC #
4/18 Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena #
4/23 Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena #
4/25 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center #
4/26 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena #
4/28 Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center #
5/5 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena #
5/7 Portland, OR – Moda Center #
5/9 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center #
5/10 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center #
5/13 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum #
5/15 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center #
5/17 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena #
% festival date
# with Disturbed and Daughtry

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November 19, 2024

Dave Navarro & Billy Morrison Announce Fourth ABOVE GROUND Benefit Concert January 24 @ The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles

DT: NOVEMBER 19, 2024

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/KELLY WALSH
SRO PR

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DAVE NAVARRO AND BILLY MORRISON
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
RETURN FOR FOURTH
“ABOVE GROUND” BENEFIT CONCERT
JANUARY 25
AT THE FONDA THEATRE IN HOLLYWOOD, CA
IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
AND SUICIDE PREVENTION

“ABOVE GROUND 4”
TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES OF DEBUT ALBUMS BY
NEW YORK DOLLS AND THE CARS

PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 20
WITH GENERAL PUBLIC ON-SALE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
FOR EVENT BENEFITTING MUSICARES^®

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Guitarists Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction) and Billy Morrison (Billy Idol) have announced the “ABOVE GROUND” benefit concert series will return for its fourth event on January 25 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. As before, “ABOVE GROUND 4” will feature Navarro and Morrison with an all-star band and special guests (TBA). Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 HERE with pre-sale Wednesday, November 20.

The event will again celebrate the vinyl album as an art form, with performances of two seminal albums in their entirety. This year will see Navarro and Morrison feature the groundbreaking self-titled debuts by the New York Dolls (1973) and The Cars (1978).

“We’re incredibly grateful to Dave and Billy for once again dedicating their talents and hearts to support MusiCares and bring attention to mental health and suicide prevention,” says Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. “Above Ground has become a powerful night of connection for our music community, and each year, the impact grows. This concert celebrates music that inspires us and the resilience of those facing personal challenges. It’s a night of understanding and hope,”

“ABOVE GROUND” launched in 2018 and has featured Navarro and Morrison alongside a star-studded lineup of their friends including Jack Black, Corey Taylor, Anthony Kiedis, Juliette Lewis, Courtney Love, Billy Idol, Al Jourgesen, Steve Stevens, and many more. The events have highlighted full-length albums from legendary acts including Adam and The Ants, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, The Stooges, and Sex Pistols.

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ABOUT ABOVE GROUND
Founded in 2018, by Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison and manager Rick Canny, Above Ground is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to raising funds for and awareness to the issues of mental health and suicide prevention. Since 2018, Dave and Billy have helped to raise more than $500,000 for MusiCares via various fundraising opportunities.

ABOUT MUSICARES:
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy® in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.

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November 19, 2024

Femme Fatale Metal Artist VANA Reveals ‘Disturbing & Unapologetically Hot’ Video for “Serpentine”; New EP Out Now

DT: NOVEMBER 19, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

DISRUPTIVE FEMME FATALE METAL ARTIST
VANA
UNLEASHES
‘DISTURBING AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY HOT’
MUSIC VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE
“SERPENTINE”
ALONGSIDE RELEASE OF SOPHOMORE EP
‘TRIAL AND TERROR’
OUT NOW VIA REBELLION RECORDS

WATCH “SERPENTINE” VIDEO HERE

STREAM/DOWNLOAD EP HERE

A person with red hair and a chain around her neck Description automatically generated VANA (Download HERE)
Credit: SADSWIM

New Zealand-based, Anaheim-born artist VANA merges brutal metal riffs with haunting electro-pop elements, offering a glimpse into a world where horror, femininity, and raw intensity collide on her sophomore EP TRIAL AND TERROR. Stream/download the album out now via Rebellion Records–digitally HERE. The singer, songwriter, and self-taught musician captured global attention earlier this summer with her breakout single “Beg” which independently amassed over 7 million streams and 1.7 million video views. VANA’s boundary-pushing sound serves as an open invitation to those who might feel out of place in traditional metal spaces, making her an approachable bridge into heavier music for women and queer audiences and has earned her acclaim from international media including Rolling Stone Australia, Vice New Zealand, NZ Musician, Rova, and more.

“‘Trial and Terror’ is my experiment in pushing every boundary possible while rooting it in a metal foundation,” exclaims VANA. “I aimed to make the EP as extreme as I could, bringing horror, sexuality, and raw psychotic lyrics to a point where it feels almost unhinged. There’s a lot of commentary there; it’s like I’m mocking the narrow and contradictory expectations people place on women in entertainment. ‘Be sexy but not too sexy; edgy but not too dark.’ I turned up every dial to the maximum and leaned into the absurd. The EP feels chaotic…each track is different from the last, as if every song is a new trial in itself. I like to think of my performance as a kind of ‘drag’ act, drawing inspiration from queens who embody intensity and unapologetic self-expression. Some people find this EP polarizing which to me means I did it right. I want to be abrasive, to be felt.”

VANA has today, November 18, shared a provocative music video for the EP single “Serpentine.” Watch it streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“With this music video I wanted to dive deep into horror and reinterpret a familiar story with raw, seductive energy,” says VANA. “The song plays on the story of Eve from a twisted perspective, where Lilith seduces her into a snake servant. It’s disturbing and it’s also unapologetically hot. Working with a cast of women and a queer female director was essential to capturing the essence of what it feels like to be a queer woman, bringing an authenticity that embraces the passionate, almost primal side of sapphic love—not just the ‘innocent’ depictions people are used to where two women fall in love and get a cottage on a farm and bake each other pies. Viewers who look closely at the plot will see Lilith isn’t the serpent herself; she’s corrupting Eve, turning her into one of her many serpent minions. It’s a thrill to bring this level of intensity to the screen, playing with horror and seduction and the unsettling beauty of transformation.”

VANA – Trial And Terror EP Artwork (Download HERE)

TRIAL AND TERROR Track listing:

RAGDOLL
BEG!
HARLQUINN!
PLAYBOi (FEAT. SOPHIEPOWERS)
NOXIOUS
Clandestine
SERPENTINE

ABOUT VANA:
Despite having no formal music training and being raised in a small rural town in New Zealand, VANA is self-taught—a feat that reflects her fierce dedication to her craft. She draws inspiration from artists like Pierce the Veil, Sleeping with Sirens and Bring Me The Horizon who shaped her early musical tastes, as well as current trailblazing women in metal like Courtney LaPlante, Maria Brink, and Poppy.

VANA released her debut EP Die For Me! in 2023 which MMF applauded stating “Vana’s ability to seamlessly blend genres, her evocative storytelling, and her dedication to addressing LGBTQ+ themes in her work make ‘Die for Me!’ a standout in the world of dark pop music.”

She has built a strong online fanbase via her Twitch stream where she engages daily with fans over shared interests of music, horror movies, fantasy/role-play gaming (i.e. (Dungeons & Dragons, Baldur’s Gate) and more. She’s also amassed over 34.7 million views on TikTok and over 910k followers.

VANA is passionate about creating an inclusive, empowering space within the metal genre allowing for representation and visibility for all walks of life without fear of judgment or exclusion. Through her unfiltered lyrics, chaotic soundscapes, and magnetic presence, VANA aims to redefine what it means to be a metal artist in today’s society.

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November 18, 2024

BRIT FLOYD Team With ALAN PARSONS For An Exclusive Limited Run Of West Coast Dates In Summer 2025

DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

PALLADIUM ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS
BRIT FLOYD AND ALAN PARSONS
FOR AN EXCLUSIVE LIMITED RUN OF
WEST COAST DATES IN SUMMER 2025

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BRIT FLOYD—”widely recognized as the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience…” by Rolling Stone—and ALAN PARSONS have collaborated to bring an extraordinary tour to the West Coast in summer 2025, creating a thrilling experience for fans of progressive and psychedelic rock. Presented by Palladium Entertainment, the exclusive limited engagement run spans several key venues across California and Nevada, kicking off July 11 at the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles with stops in San Diego, CA, Reno, NV and Murphys, CA. The pairing of these artists will capture the essence of live music that both BRIT FLOYD and ALAN PARSONS are renowned for. The shows will highlight the artists’ unique and captivating blend of musical innovation and tribute art, each bringing their distinct essence to the live stage, while the intricate light show and impeccable sound quality will captivate concertgoers.

Brit Floyd

BRIT FLOYD capture the iconic sound, intricate compositions, and psychedelic visuals that made the original band legendary. Their dedication to authenticity has garnered them a loyal following worldwide, as they pay homage to the monumental contributions of Pink Floyd to rock music. Consisting of a talented group of musicians, BRIT FLOYD‘s performances are immersive experiences, meticulously recreating Pink Floyd’s illustrious catalog’s sonic depth and atmospheric qualities.

Alan Parsons

This unique pairing teams BRIT FLOYD with ALAN PARSONS—a distinguished figure in the music industry, renowned for his work as a sound engineer, producer, and musician. PARSONS gained fame for his engineering work on albums such as the Beatles’ Abbey Road, Al Stewart’s Year of the Cat, as well as his role in crafting one of the best-selling albums of all time—Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, which has sold over 45 million copies worldwide. The Alan Parsons Project, his symphonic rock band, further solidified his reputation with hits that combined elaborate production and progressive rock elements.

DATE CITY VENUE
July 11 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
July 12 San Diego, CA Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
July 15 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort
July 18 Murphys, CA Ironstone Amphitheater

Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience
Facebook: @britfloydoffical
Instagram: @britfloydband
Twitter (X): @britfloydband
YouTube: @britfloydofficial

Alan Parsons
Instagram: @Alanparsonsmusic
Facebook: @alanparsons
Twitter (X): @alanparsons

PALLADIUM ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

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November 18, 2024

ROSS VALORY Rolls Out New Film Noir-Inspired Video For “Touched, Pt. II” From His Debut Solo Album ‘All Of The Above’ As Four-Part YouTube Live Performance Series Wraps

DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

ROSS VALORY,
THE ORIGINAL JOURNEY BASSIST
AND SONGWRITER,
ROLLS OUT NEW FILM NOIR-INSPIRED VIDEO FOR
“TOUCHED, PT. ll”

TRACK FEATURED ON HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
‘ALL OF THE ABOVE’
WRAPS FOUR-PART YOUTUBE LIVE PERFORMANCE SERIES,
“THE SANDBOX SESSIONS”

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ROSS VALORY has rolled out a new video for “Touched, Pt. ll,” a track from his debut solo album ALL OF THE ABOVE (OID Music). This film noir-inspired video is the the latest collaboration between the original Journey bassist and songwriter and video director Michael Cotten. He has also created the visually arresting videos for the album’s previous tracks: “Tomland” (the album’s hypnotic first single), “Wild Kingdom (with its Latin-fired intensity), and “Windmill” (defined by its Brazilian flair), his interpretation of War’s classic cruising anthem “Low Rider” and “Nightflower” (a pastoral ribbon of music featuring Journey founding member George Tickner and longtime bandmate Steve Smith, along with Steve Roseman of Cold Blood).

VALORY hasn’t announced shows yet in connection with ALL OF THE ABOVE (which was released April 19), but he’s flexed his performance chops with a four-part YouTube live performance series billed as “The Sandbox Sessions.” “Until I play out, I’m Playing In!” says ROSS.

Recorded at his Northern California studio, the live performance clips debuted last month and feature VALORY, bass; Bobby Strickland, sax; Paul Spina, drums; Eric Levy, keyboards; and Vernon “Ice” Black, guitar, vocals on a series of cover songs: “Root Down” (Jimmy Smith), “Big Legged Woman” (Freddie King), “Cissy Strut” (The Meters), and “If You Want Me To Stay” (Sly & the Family Stone).

Here’s a Q&A with ROSS about the YouTube live performance series:

What motivated you to create the YouTube video covers series?

ROSS VALORY (RV): So many people have been waiting for me to perform and have been asking–for more than the year–when I’m going to play out. That will eventually happen but, in the meantime, I’ve decided to ‘play in!’

How was it decided which songs all of you would play?

RV: Rather than going to the trouble to assemble a small orchestra, in order to perform the album material in the way I envisioned it, Idecided to just have fun, with some great players at hand to perform some cool cover tunes.

It’s interesting that your debut album featured another cover, “Low Rider.” Did that influence this series?

RV: “Low Rider” definitely influenced me to do more cover tunes, most of which I’ve rarely had the opportunity to play in the past.

Can you tell us about the musicians you featured and how you assembled the group?

RV: I’ve been working with these same local musicians over the last three years. They have appeared in my music videos and we’ve also recorded yet-to-be-released material. It’s been very convenient and so easy to work up these cover tunes, as these players are quite talented and versatile.

Where and when was the series recorded?

RV: The Sandbox Sessions were recorded in August at my studio, which has made it very easy for us to step away from new music projects to do some jamming.

Is there any plan to release the songs as a stand-alone recording?

RV: It is possible that some of these songs from the Sandbox sessions could be recorded as standalone pieces, but there are no plans for that yet.

What’s next for you in 2025?

RV: I plan to release more material in 2025, from music I have recorded over the last three years. In the meantime, I will be recording performances for the release of Sandbox Sessions Volume Two!

ALL OF THE ABOVE) was produced by VALORY and co-produced by Eric Levy and Jacob Stowe. The nine tracks on the album represent the full maturity of VALORY’s musical gifts, cutting a broad swath through the instrumental territory the music travels. He plays keyboards, guitar, and, of course, many basses in a display of cultivated virtuosity across a palette far broader than could be found in his work with Journey. He is stepping out from behind his bass and, for the first time in his more than half-century as a professional musician, representing his vision and his compositions.

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November 15, 2024

FINISH TICKET Release Holiday Cover of “White Christmas”

DT: NOVEMBER 15, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER/SRO PR

ALT-ROCK OUTFIT
FINISH TICKET
RELEASE HOLIDAY COVER OF
“WHITE CHRISTMAS”
AND SHARE ITS WISTFUL MUSIC VIDEO

WATCH HERE | STREAM HERE

BAND’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘ECHO AFTERNOON’
OUT NOW VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

Alt-rock outfit FINISH TICKET have released a stripped-down cover of the timeless holiday favorite “White Christmas,” arriving just in time to set the perfect mood for the holiday season. Listen to the Bay Area band’s wistful take—out digitally today, November 15, via Better Noise Music—via your preferred platform HERE. The band—Brendan Hoye (vocals), Alex DiDonato (guitar), Gabe Stein (drums), and Ryan Blair (bass)—have also shared an intimate music video for “White Christmas,” in which the guys are seen wistfully singing and playing the tune. Watch it streaming above or directly via YouTube HERE.

FINISH TICKET – “White Christmas” Single Artwork (Download HERE)

FINISH TICKET released their second full-length album, ECHO AFTERNOON, this past September via Better Noise Music. Co-produced by the band alongside Jim Kaufman (Danny Worsnop, Helmet, Atlas Genius) and Michael Coleman (Chappell Roan, Sure Sure, Em Beihold), ECHO AFTERNOON’s 12 tracks show the band at their most vulnerable as they take listeners on an emotional roller coaster narrating the struggles and anxiety of being stuck in limbo while trying to find an escape to a brighter future. “‘Echo Afternoon’ captures the raw energy and introspective songwriting that fans fell in love,” lauds Asteria Zine who further calls it “a standout that channels the band’s signature mix of emotional depth and catchy hooks.” Find ECHO AFTERNOON on CD, vinyl, and digitally at https://finishticket.ffm.to/echoafternoon.

FINISH TICKET – ECHO AFTERNOON Album Artwork (Download HERE)

FINISH TICKET’s 2014 debut album Tears You Apart (Atlantic Records) saw the band make their debut late-night TV performance on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” alongside a wave of sold-out shows across the Bay Area. In 2019, they self-released the hit track “Dream Song,” which garnered over 4.1 million streams, and embarked on a successful headlining tour, selling out multiple venues across the country before COVID pandemic put a halt to live events. FINISH TICKET spent the next three years writing and recording Echo Afternoon, signing to Better Noise Music and continuing to perform across the U.S. including festival appearances at Lollapalooza and Innings Fest.

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l-r: Ryan Blair (bass), Alex DiDonato (guitar), Brendan Hoye (vocals), Gabe Stein (drums)
Photo Credit: Brit O’Brien

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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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November 15, 2024

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Land First #1 Single; Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary With “Casanova (Beyond The Abyss)”

DT: NOVEMBER 15, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
LAND FIRST-EVER #1 SINGLE ACROSS
ROCK RADIO CHARTS
WITH
“SUFFOCATE CITY (FEAT. SPENCER CHARNAS OF ICE NINE KILLS)”
CELEBRATE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
BY THANKING FANS WITH NEW VERSION OF
“CASANOVA (C’EST LA VIE)”
AS PART OF ‘BEYOND THE ABYSS’ SERIES
OUT DIGITALLY TODAY, NOVEMBER 15,

STREAM “CASANOVA (BEYOND THE ABYSS)” HERE

EMO ROCKERS
SELL OUT FIRST ANNUAL
‘SUFFOCATE CITY TOWN HALL MEETING’
ANNIVERSARY SHOW THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT THE MASQUERADE
IN ATLANTA, GA HOMETOWN

Emo rock revivalists THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have landed the #1 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their hit single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills).” This marks the bands first-ever #1 radio single and first entry onto any Billboard chart. The single has garnered over 4.2 million streams globally and over 436k views for its prom-themed music video.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will celebrate their 10-year anniversary by thanking fans old and new with an updated version of their breakout fan-favorite 2014 track “Casanova (C’est La Vie).” The now-reimagined “Casanova (Beyond The Abyss)” is out digitally today, November 15, via Better Noise Music. Stream and/or download it at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/casanova.

“‘Casanova (From Beyond The Abyss)’ is us tipping our hat to the fans that have been with us throughout the 10 years of us being a band, while also acknowledging how far we’ve come and how much we’ve changed,” proclaims frontman LEE JENNINGS. “We reimagined the song to sound like it was meant to be on our recent album ‘Greetings From Suffocate City’ all along, while not losing the essence of what the OG fans love about it. We are so thankful to everyone who has stayed with us all this time, this one is for them.”

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will commemorate their anniversary and honor their devoted fanbase (‘The Coffin Crew’) with the first-ever annual “Suffocate City Town Hall Meeting,” to be held at The Masquerade (Hell) in their hometown of Atlanta, GA this Sunday, November 17. The all-ages show is officially SOLD OUT and will include support from Dark Divine, Sarah and The Safe Word, and Not Enough Space, along with special guest appearances from the ‘icons’ who appear on the cover of their brand-new album GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, exclusive merch, and the opportunity to hang out and meet the band throughout the event.

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The “Suffocate City Town Hall Meeting” will mark TFP’s final show of 2024. This year the band has extensively toured the country including a packed arena jaunt with Five Finger Death Punch over the summer, a fall direct support run with The HU, several headlining dates, and festival appearances at Aftershock and Louder Than Life. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will return to the road in 2025 as direct support to metalcore outfit Catch Your Breath throughout North America from February 6 to March 8. Tickets are available now via TFP’s new website HERE. See dates listed below.

A group of people standing in front of a building with purple lights Description automatically generated Greetings From Suffocate City Cover Art (Download HERE)

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT’s sophomore album GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY consists of 14 tracks of theatrical, dramatic, unapologetic, full-throated flair with guest appearances from Bert McCracken of The Used, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, and Eva Under Fire. To celebrate Halloween, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT shared an intimate live acoustic performance of three of the album’s tracks including “Suffocate City,” “Holy Water,” and “Dark Thoughts.” Watch it HERE. Get a copy of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on cd or digital download now at https://thefuneralportrait.ffm.to/gfsc.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT TOUR DATES
11/17 Atlanta, GA – Suffocate City Town Hall Meeting @ The Masquerade (Hell)
2/6 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile ^
2/7 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre ^
2/8 Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre ^
2/10 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades ^
2/11 Pomona, CA – The Glass House ^
2/12 Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom ^
2/14 Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall ^
2/15 Dallas, TX – Southside Music Hall ^
2/16 Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live ^
2/17 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown ^
2/20 Orlando, FL – The Abbey ^
2/21 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Hell ^
2/22 Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre ^
2/24 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage ^
2/25 Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry ^
2/27 New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre ^
2/28 Cambridge, MA – The Middle East ^
3/1 Montreal, QC – Theatre Fairmount ^
3/2 Toronto, ON – Opera House ^
3/4 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge ^
3/5 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater ^
3/7 Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater ^
3/8 Salt Lake City, UT – Grand @ The Complex ^
^ with Catch Your Breath & Archers

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
Credit: Aaron Marsh

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

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