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February 9, 2023

KAT ROBICHAUD’S MISFIT CABARET Returns To Los Angeles For Eight Performances Of “Circus, A Musical Variety Show” February 24-25 And March 3, 4 At The Bourbon Room In Hollywood

DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

KAT ROBICHAUD’S MISFIT CABARET PRESENTS
EIGHT PERFORMANCES OF
“CIRCUS, A MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW”
WITH TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY
FEBRUARY 24, 25
AND MARCH 3, 4
AT THE BOURBON ROOM IN HOLLYWOOD

2023 PERFORMANCES FOLLOW SOLD-OUT LOS ANGELES
SHOWS IN 2020

The Circus is coming to Hollywood!

Misfit Cabaret’s acclaimed musical variety show arrives for two consecutive weekends at Hollywood Blvd.’s famous Bourbon Room for two shows nightly (7:00 and 10:00 PM) on February 24, 25 and March 3, 4. The lively and energetic show features award-winning burlesque lions, chain-aerial oddities, a Dragula clown, and more surprises under the big top, with “The Voice” finalist Kat Robichaud wrangling her raucous troupe of vagabonds. Tickets are available here.

This will be the first time in almost three years that Misfit Cabaret has performed in Los Angeles, with its last engagement occurring a mere week before the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020. Prior to the pandemic, Misfit Cabaret had the honor of performing two sold-out runs at the Hayworth (Dynasty Typewriter), and now is thrilled to have found a new home at the Bourbon Room. To celebrate, Robichaud is pulling out all the stops, with Burlesque Hall of Fame/Miss Exotic World 2019 star Frankie Fictitious, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula contestant Felony Dodger, San Francisco suspension chain aerialist Drago Nesa, and L.A.’s own contortionist Mari Saito.

And of course, no circus would be complete without its ringleader, the magnificent Robichaud, who ties the whole night together with her Top 40 cover medleys, rock ‘n’ roll mashups and glam-rock originals. Misfit Cabaret is Robichaud’s singular vision is a splendiferous spectacular of magical music with a rotating cast of eccentric performers. Each show is completely different—from the cult-film-inspired Cinepheilia to the naughty and nautical Whimsea—with Robichaud writing two original songs for each theme and performing them with her Darling Misfit band; every performance will also be highlighted by a special medley to kick off the evening in grand fashion. You never know what you’re going to see—or what you’re getting yourself into! There’s comedy, romance, and bawdiness around every corner, and not a dull moment or dry eye in the house. So, come run away with the circus at the Bourbon Room, and befriend a Hollywood underground miscreant or two. Who knows…they might whisper to you when the next secret Misfit Cabaret is!

Here’s some critical praise from media folks who’ve fallen under the spell of Misfit Cabaret’s acclaimed musical variety show:

“As the glitter-rock diva who famously once crowd-surfed to AWOLNATION’s ‘Sail’ on live TV, Kat Robichaud made history as one of the most electric and fearless Voice contestants of all time. But that iconic performance provided a mere glimpse of her dramatic talents, as the San Francisco theater maverick has since gone on to stage her own successful Bowie- and Burton-inspired rock operas—still performing on her own terms, but showcasing her true voice.”
–Yahoo Entertainment

“San Francisco’s weird artists and their possibly even weirder audiences are alive and thriving.”
–SF Chronicle

“Kat Robichaud goes from TV star to Darling Misfit…”
–L.A. Weekly

“There really is something for everyone!”
–Nerdist

“It’s the Muppet version of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
–ABC’s Localish

“As I left the theater, so many audience members were absolutely buzzing with delight. One woman dressed in a lace-up corset with a frilly skirt turned to her date and said, ‘I don’t want it to be over.’ I know how she felt. It was a wild fantasy ride, and I greedily wanted more.”
–The Bay Bridged

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February 9, 2023

THE BLACK MOODS Announce Co-Headlining “March Radness” Tour with The Dead Deads

DT: FEBRUARY 9, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

THE BLACK MOODS
ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING
“MARCH RADNESS” U.S. TOUR
WITH THE DEAD DEADS
3/24 – 4/7

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT
https://ffm.live/marchradness

Tempe, AZ-based modern classic rock & roll trio THE BLACK MOODS will be partnering with Nashville, TN-based all-female heavy rock trio THE DEAD DEADS to co-headline the “March Radness” tour this spring across the U.S. in a friendly battle of sexes. Throughout the tour, which kicks off March 24 in Nashville, TN at The Basement and ends April 7 in Kansas City, MO at Vivo, both bands will add fan polls, video challenges, sing-offs, drum-offs and other silliness on their social media accounts to boost the ‘tournament’ in addition to on-stage antics at each date. Join in on the fun and get your tickets now at https://ffm.live/marchradness.

“We can’t wait to get out on the road with our friends The Dead Deads in March,” shares THE BLACK MOODS vocalist/guitarist JOSH KENNEDY. “It’s gonna be a bare-knuckle rock brawl across the US and we’re ready to bring the chaos to every town!”

“Call it west versus east, call it boys versus girls…all I know is, both bands are gonna leave it all on the stage for our fans,” states THE DEAD DEADS’ lead singer/guitarist META. “Drums, bass, guitar—that’s rock ’n’ roll–and we’re ready to get out there and have some fun.”

“We love The Black Moods and can’t wait to go head-to-head every night around the country,” exclaimed THE DEAD DEADS’ bassist FOXIE. “Bassist to bassist, all I have to say is…let’s get ready to RUMBLE!”

THE DEAD DEADS’ drummer McQueen adds: “Six pro athletes of rock…let’s go!”

The “MARCH RADNESS” Tour Dates are as follows:
3/24 Nashville, TN @ The Basement
3/25 Huntsville, AL @ The Camp
3/27 Columbus, OH @ Rumba Café
3/28 Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
3/29 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
3/30 Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedraft’s
3/31 Akron, OH @ The Empire
4/1 Toledo, OH @ The Ottawa Tavern
4/2 Joliet, IL @ The Forge
4/4 St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill Duck Room
4/6 Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios
4/7 Kansas City, MO @ Vivo

THE BLACK MOODS—Josh Kennedy (vocals, guitar), Chico Diaz (drums), Jordan Hoffman (bass)—have been seen on stages across North America alongside acts including The Doors’ Robby Krieger, Shinedown, Jane’s Addiction, Whitesnake, Collective Soul, The Dead Daisies and The Gin Blossoms. The trio released their fourth album INTO THE NIGHT in 2022 via Wit Hustle/The Orchard/Steelhorse Entertainment with Grammy Award-nominated producer Johnny “K” Karkazis (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down) who they previously enlisted for their critically acclaimed 2020 effort, SUNSHINE. INTO THE NIGHT’s 12 tracks were lauded by Metal Edge Magazine as “raw, riff-heavy, blues-drenched rock delivered with a nod to the classic acts that came before them, but filtered through a youthful, high-energy lens.” Watch their latest music video for the punky anthemic single “Youth Is Wasted On The Young” which won “Best Music Video” in their hometown weekly Phoenix New Times “Best Of Phoenix’ awards issue HERE.

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Nashville-based rock band The Dead Deads are cherry-picking everything good about grunge, hard rock, indie, classic metal and punk, and creating memorable and fun alternative music for rock fans across generations and genres. What began as a jam in a south Nashville warehouse in 2013, has grown into an undeniable phenomenon. Many of their own heroes including Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick), Corey Taylor (Stone Sour, Slipknot) and Shaun Morgan (Seether) have praised them as one of the most refreshing new bands touring today. With their wildly engaged fan club—The Dead Corps—and X’s painted over their eyes, the bands and fans bring excitement and infectious energy to every show. Stream their 2021 album Tell Your Girls It’s Alright via Rumble Records now HERE.

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February 8, 2023

BETTER NOISE MUSIC Makes History Ranking as Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for Fifth Year In A Row

DT: FEBRUARY 9, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

BETTER NOISE MUSIC
RECLAIMS STATUS AS
#1 BILLBOARD MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY LABEL
AND #1 MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY IMPRINT
FOR 2022

LABEL ARTISTS INCLUDING
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, BAD WOLVES, NOTHING MORE,
ASKING ALEXANDRIA & DIRTY HEADS
LAND TOP 10-CHARTING SINGLES THROUGHOUT 2022

BETTER NOISE MUSIC, in a word, rocks.

The leading independent music label–whose roster boasts many of mainstream rock’s top acts including FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, BAD WOLVES, NOTHING MORE, HELLYEAH and ASKING ALEXANDRIA–has been 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).

“To be the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years is testament to the roll out strategy of our artists’ albums and focus tracks, delivering what has been described as the best and most consistent A&R in the rock world,” says BETTER NOISE MUSIC President Dan Waite. “This attracts world class artists to our label who benefit from our US and international offices, and our global approach to radio, touring and streaming.”

BETTER NOISE MUSIC has achieved this 2022 distinction with two Active Rock #1’s from Five Finger Death Punch (“Times Like These” and “Afterlife”), plus three #5’s—two in Active Rock: Bad Wolves (“If Tomorrow Never Comes”) and Nothing More (“Tired of Winning”) and one in Alternative: Dirty Heads (“Life’s Been Good”)—as well as two songs in the Active Rock Top 10 including Asking Alexandria’s “Never Gonna Learn” (#6) and Five Finger Death Punch’s “Welcome To The Circus” (#8).

“It’s incredibly rewarding to be validated in Billboard over so many years, and once again, as the top mainstream rock label and imprint,” says Better Noise Music COO Steve Kline. “Our commitment to A&R, artist development, marketing and data analysis along with our strategic partnerships across radio give us the unique recipe for success that makes us the leading label in rock. We’re proud to showcase our efforts,” adds Kline, “with highlights such as Asking Alexandria celebrating their first-ever #1 single, ‘Alone Again,’ in 2021 after signing with Better Noise earlier that year and having our longtime artists Five Finger Death Punch break rock chart records by landing nine consecutive #1’s at Mainstream Rock Radio with 2022’s ‘Times Like These,’ their 13^th#1 single overall.”

Jackie Kajzer, SVP Promotion, adds: “We’ve started 2023 with Five Finger Death Punch in the Top 5 and up next is the new single from THE HU, ‘This Is Mongol (Warrior Souls)’ Featuring William DuVall of Alice In Chains. Radio has always been a key partner in our artist development and we want to do our part to contribute to their success. Through marketing and data, we identify the most engaging songs from our deep roster of amazing artists to deliver the absolute best music for their listeners.”

Several of the label’s developing artists have also played a vital role in BETTER NOISE MUSIC’s recent success with notable chart appearances. Global rock sensation from Mongolia, THE HU, landed in the Top 5 Active Rock twice with “Yuve Yuve Yu” (#4) and “Wolf Totem feat. Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach” (#5). Powerful Los Angeles-based rockers All Good Things were the fourth act ever to score a #1 Mainstream Rock position with their debut entry on the charts via their breakthrough single “For The Glory” featuring Johnny 3 Tears and Charlie Scene of Hollywood Undead; All Good Things also returned to peak at #15 with their second entry “The Comeback.” Detroit rockers Eva Under Fire, featured on Pandora’s “Artists To Watch” list for 2023, impacted at #11 with their single “Blow” featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC (formerly Eleven Seven Music) was founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac and is focused on the development of artists with a roster including rising acts such as Mongolian rock group THE HU, hard rock unit NOTHING MORE, heavy rock outfit FROM ASHES TO NEW, country rocker CORY MARKS, rap metal act FIRE FROM THE GODS and alternative rockers ALL GOOD THINGS to RIAA Gold-certified acts such as FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and DIRTY HEADS, plus many more. Partnered with FUGA, AMPED and Membran, BETTER NOISE MUSIC operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Paris, Toronto and Sydney.

BETTER NOISE MUSIC ARTISTS 2022 TOP 10 CHARTING SINGLES
BAND / TITLE / FORMAT / PEAK CHART POSITION
Five Finger Death Punch / “Welcome to the Circus” / Active Rock / #8
Five Finger Death Punch / “Times Like These” / Active Rock / #1
Dirty Heads / “Life’s Been Good” / Alternative / #5
Nothing More / “Tired of Winning” / Active Rock / #5
Five Finger Death Punch / “Afterlife” / Active Rock / #1
Asking Alexandria /”Never Gonna Learn” / Active Rock / #6
Bad Wolves / “If Tomorrow Never Comes” / Active Rock / #5

BILLBOARD:
#1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint:
2022 – Better Noise
2021 – Better Noise
2020 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2019 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2018 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2015 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2011 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)

#1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label:
2022 – Better Noise
2020 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2018 – E7LG (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2015 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)
2011 – Eleven Seven (Rebranded to Better Noise Music)

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February 8, 2023

Veteran Singer/Songwriter JEFF LARSON Unveils “Reason To Believe” Video/Lead Single From Tim Hardin Tribute EP Out 3/17

DT: FEBRUARY 8, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK/SRO PR

VETERAN SINGER AND SONGWRITER
JEFF LARSON
TODAY UNVEILS THE VIDEO FOR “REASON TO BELIEVE,”
THE LEAD SINGLE FROM
‘IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN,’
LARSON’S SIX-SONG TRIBUTE EP TO THE LATE ICONIC SINGER AND SONGWRITER TIM HARDIN,
OUT MARCH 17
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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JEFF LARSON—the veteran singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay area now living in Southern California—has today (February 8) unveiled the video for “Reason To Believe.” It’s the newly released lead single from IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN, his six-song tribute EP to the late iconic singer and songwriter Tim Hardin. The EP, featuring all Hardin originals, was produced by Gerry Beckley of America and is due out March 17 as the first release on new Nashville-based label Melody Place. Watch the Tom Bevins-directed video, featuring a performance by LARSON that’s combined with archival imagery of Hardin, HERE, and listen to “Reason To Believe” HERE.

“When selecting songs for the EP,” explains LARSON, it was hard not to cover some obvious ones. ‘Reason to Believe,’ like other Tim Hardin songs, is more well-known as recordings by other artists, in this case, Rod Stewart’s 1993 version. It’s a song that is “in the air” and familiar to many. I think the goal in covering a song like this is just to associate the lyric to a relationship I had experienced and go from there.”

IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN was produced, arranged and mixed by Beckley and features the above-mentioned single “Reason to Believe,” It’ll Never Happen Again,” “If I Were A Carpenter,” Don’t Make Promises,” “Misty Roses,” and “How Can We Hang On To A Dream.” LARSON (on lead vocals and acoustic guitar) is musically joined by Beckley (piano, acoustic and electric guitars, organ, accordion, strings bass, drums) and an array of fine musicians including Joachim Cooder (electric mbira, drums, percussion) and Matt Combs (mandola, fiddle). The EP was recorded at studios in Sydney, Australia and Southern California.

“Tim Hardin’s work deserves all the attention that comes around,” asserts LARSON. “This EP scratches the surface. There are others I could see approaching at some point: ‘Part of the Wind,’ ‘Black Sheep Boy,’ ‘Speak Like a Child,’ etc. A troubled soul with words that are often brutally honest, heartfelt with longing, and music full of engaging melodies.”

LARSON says the project started with the song “It’ll Never Happen Again,” a cover suggested by Beckley in late 2021. “We work together often, but mostly on our own individual songs. This cover worked out well for both of us. Over the years, there have been many songwriters whom I’ve dug into their body of work. For whatever reason, Tim Hardin wasn’t one of them until we decided to explore a more focused project. At the outset, it was obvious that something had clicked in singing and playing his music. Why certain songs work and draw you in is a bit of a mystery, but I feel there is a connection between the melancholy of my voice and his. That and some of the subject matter and mood of his songs.

“As I have since explored Hardin’s catalog, the variety of music genres he covers is also something I admire. I’m not a purist by any stretch. There is a sound I cling to more than others, but it ranges at times. By all accounts, Tim Hardin was hard to define that way–I suppose he is best known as a folk artist, but he could easily drift into Jazz, Blues, County, etc. That’s refreshing and relatable to my own work.”

LARSON is now working on his next solo album, his first since 2014. It’s due in the fall of 2023.

The from IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN track listing is:

1. Reason To Believe
2. It’ll Never Happen Again
3. If I Were A Carpenter
4. Don’t Make Promises You Can’t Keep
5. Misty Roses
6. How Can We Hang On to a Dream

ABOUT JEFF LARSON:

JEFF LARSON is a veteran singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay area. Musically, Jeff got his start under the wing of producer Elliot Mazer (Neil Young, The Band) playing in clubs and venues throughout the Bay area. As a native Californian, the influences are obviously present and reach from the golden era of L.A.’s Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter scene to the Bay area’s musical heritage and the tension between the two. While remaining a solo artist, he’s collaborated with Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America, Chicago’s Robert Lamm, John Blakeley of The Sandals, and Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin, among others. His prolific body of work created over the years has been released by various means and labels with licensing opportunities with JVC Victor Japan, Universal / Rhino, BMG and others from The Netherlands to Japan. “Larson’s earnest vocals and unwaveringly engaging folk-rock-country songs have an alluring feel,” wrote the San Jose Mercury News in 2011 about his album The World Over. “Larson’s warm, wonderful songs will grab you immediately and just get better with each subsequent listening. Every one of the 10 numbers here proves to be an individual gem.”

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February 6, 2023

OZZY OSBOURNE Comments On Two Grammy Wins

DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2023

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE
WINS “BEST ROCK ALBUM” AND “BEST METAL PERFORMANCE”
AT 65^TH GRAMMY AWARDS
AWARDS MARK HIS FIRST SOLO GRAMMY WINS
IN NEARLY 30 YEARS

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OZZY OSBOURNE yesterday (February 5) was honored with two (2) Grammy Awards for “Best Rock Album” (his first-ever win in the category) and “Best Metal Performance” from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed PATIENT NUMBER 9 album (Epic Records). This marks OSBOURNE’s first solo Grammy wins in nearly 30 years.

“I’m one lucky motherfu**er to have won the ‘Best Rock Album’ Grammy,” says OZZY, now a five-time Grammy Award winner. “I was blessed to work with some of the greatest musicians in the world and Andrew Watt as my producer on this album. Winning the ‘Best Metal Performance’ was equally gratifying being that the song featured my longtime friend and Black Sabbath bandmate, Tony Iommi.”

The PATIENT NUMBER 9 album earned four Grammy nominations–marking the most nominations OZZY’s ever received for a single album. The nominations included Best Rock Performance: “Patient Number 9,” Ozzy Osbourne feat. Jeff Beck”; Best Metal Performance: “Degradation Rules,” Ozzy Osbourne feat. Tony lommi; Best Rock Song: “Patient Number 9,” John Osbourne, Chad Smith, Ali Tamposi, Robert Trujillo & Andrew Wotman, songwriters (Ozzy Osbourne feat. Jeff Beck); and Best Rock Album for Patient Number 9.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter previously has won three Grammy Awards and received eight nominations. In 1993 OZZY won a solo Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for “I Don’t Want To Change the World” and two Grammys as a member of Black Sabbath for “Best Metal Performance” in 2000 for “Iron Man” and in 2013 for “Best Metal Performance” for “God Is Dead?” from 13.

PATIENT NUMBER 9–released September 9 and marking OZZY’s 13^th solo studio album–triumphantly sets new career highs for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter. The critically acclaimed album has topped his previous chart entries with record-breaking numbers around the world. In the U.S., the album debuted at #1 on multiple charts: Top Album Sales (Ozzy’s first #1 ever on this chart), Top Current Album Sales (another first), Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Vinyl Albums and Tastemaker Albums charts; and at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. Globally, the album charted at #1 in Canada (OZZY’s first-ever #1 there); career high #2 entries in the UK, Australia, Finland and Italy; #6 in the Netherlands and New Zealand; #8 in Belgium; and #14 France. Other highlights include #2 Austria, Germany and Sweden; #3 in Switzerland; and #4 in Norway.

Working with producer Andrew Watt for the second time, OZZY welcomed a dynamic A-list featured guests on the album. For the first time ever, Black Sabbath co-founder, guitarist, and riff-master Tony Iommi appears on an OZZY solo album. The record also boasts guitarists Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, and longstanding righthand man and six-string beast Zakk Wylde who plays on the majority of the tracks. For the bulk of the album, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers held down drums, while the late Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters appears on three songs. Old friend and one-time OZZY band member Robert Trujillo of Metallica plays bass on most of the album’s tracks, with Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses and Chris Chaney supplying bass on a few songs.

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February 3, 2023

FROM ASHES TO NEW Deliver Heavy Rock Anthem “NIGHTMARE” In New Music Video Out Today, February 3

DT: FEBRUARY 3, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

FROM ASHES TO NEW
BRING THE NOSTALGIA ON NEW HEAVY ROCK ANTHEM
“NIGHTMARE”
OUT DIGITALLY TODAY, FEBRUAURY 3, VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

LISTEN HERE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO HERE

VIP & GA TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR UPCOMING SPRING TOUR WITH SHINEDOWN & THREE DAYS GRACE
APRIL 3 to MAY 9
HERE

FROM ASHES TO NEW have today (February 3) delivered an intense and captivating new single “Nightmare,” taken from their upcoming as-yet-titled fourth album due this summer via Better Noise Music. “Nightmare” masterfully showcases dual vocalists Matt Brandyberry and Danny Case expertise in contrasting heavy rock anthemic choruses with nu-metal/rap rock verses. ”Nightmare” takes listeners through the emotions of being betrayed and the nightmares that result which are presented in the track’s accompanying apocalyptic-themed music video directed by Josiahx (Distrubed, Miss May I) out now via YouTube HERE or seen streaming below.

“Betrayal by someone we trust happens to the best of us,” says CASE. “We befriend someone, let them in, build a connection and then all of a sudden they turn into someone unrecognizable. Someone you once trusted and cared for so deeply is now a backstabbing enemy. In a heartbeat, the person you once thought you knew is now gone. There aren’t many things in life that cut quite as deep as betrayal. Erasing that person from your life and moving forward is the only way to wake up from the nightmare.”

Stream “Nightmare” on all digital platforms HERE.

The Lancaster, PA-based group—Brandyberry (vocals), Case (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitars) and Mat Madiro (drums)—will be on tour this spring, joining fellow Top 10 active rock-charting acts Shinedown and Three Days Grace across the East Coast and Midwest from April 3 to May 9 before appearing as some of the summer’s largest rock festivals including Welcome To Rockville (5/19 – Daytona Beach, FL) and Sonic Temple (5/27 – Columbus, OH). For tickets and dates, visit fromashestonew.com/tour.

Hailed as the “sweet spot of mass appeal where there’s a little something for everyone” (Knotfest), FROM ASHES TO NEW’s blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music has built them a diverse and dedicated fanbase while garnering over 345 million streams, 55 million video views and four Top 10 singles. Prior to “Nightmare,” the band released two additional tracks from their forthcoming album: the reflective single “Heartache” and the fiery, vindictive track “Until We Break (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis Mayfire)” which was also featured on the official soundtrack for the horror-thriller The Retaliators in which the band also appeared in with a guest role.

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FROM ASHES TO NEW Tour Dates
with Shinedown & Three Days Grace
4/3 Saginaw, MI – The Dow Event Center
4/4 Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
4/7 Bridgeport, CT – Total Mortgage Arena
4/8 University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
4/10 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena
4/12 Huntington, WV – Mountain Health Arena
4/14 Jacksonville, FL – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
4/15 Orlando, FL – Amway Center
4/17 Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
4/19 Huntsville, Al – Von Braun Center
4/21 Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum
4/22 Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center
4/24 Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
4/25 Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
4/27 Ft. Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4/29 Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
4/30 Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
5/3 Bozeman, MT – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
5/6 Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
5/7 Everett, WA – Angel of the Winds Arena
5/9 Portland, OR – Moda Center
5/19 Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville*
5/27 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
* Festival Date, No Shinedown & Three Days Grace

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February 2, 2023

REDLIGHT KING Premiere New Track “Eye Of A Hurricane” From Upcoming March 3 Album ‘In Our Blood’ (AFM Records)

DT: FEBRUARY 2, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

REDLIGHT KING
REVEAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR FIFTH SINGLE
“EYE OF A HURRICANE”
FROM THE CANADIAN AMERICAN ROCK OUTFIT’S
UPCOMING ALBUM
‘IN OUR BLOOD’
DUE MARCH 3 VIA AFM RECORDS

WATCH “EYE OF A HURRICANE” HERE
PRE-ORDER ‘IN OUR BLOOD’ HERE

REDLIGHT KING will reveal the fifth new music video single, “Eye Of A Hurricane,” from their anticipated fourth album IN OUR BLOOD due March 3 via AFM RECORDS. The video for “Eye Of A Hurricane” is out today, (February 2) via the Canadian-American rock outfit’s YouTube channel following the single’s digital release on Friday (1/20).“Eye Of A Hurricane” Watch/stream the “Eye Of A Hurricane” music video below or at https://bfan.link/Eye-Of-A-Hurricane.

IN OUR BLOOD was written and produced by frontman Mark “Kaz” Kasprzyk at his studio, The Wheelhouse, in Los Angeles, CA with long-time collaborator and guitarist Julian Tomarin, who also co-wrote a few tracks, and drummer Randy Cooke. The album sees REDLIGHT KING notch soaring new highs with a clutch of revved-up, guitar- powered bangers. What separates IN OUR BLOOD from so much of mainstream rock today is its unguarded sense of optimism. Challenging, introspective and complex themes run throughout all 11 tracks as a defiant undercurrent of hope. “I wanted fast, heavy rock songs and I wanted it to seamlessly translate to the live show, with a full rock band–something that was well-recorded but nothing too slick or overproduced,” shares KAZ. “I feel like my music has always been about telling people’s stories and saying what’s really going on from the grass roots perspective, with a bit of hope in the message.”

IN OUR BLOOD Track Listing:
1. Cold Killer
2. In Our Blood
3. King Again
4. Eye Of A Hurricane
5. Heavy Heart
6. Raise The Dead
7. Paid Off
8. End Of A Shotgun
9. Evil Lies
10. Do You Wanna Live
11. My Execution

REDLIGHT KING have developed a worldwide fanbase performing over 1,000 shows with some of the biggest names in rock and appearing at rock’s largest festivals across North America, UK and Europe. They’ve also performed on the late-night TV shows “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Formed in Hamilton, ON by Kaz, REDLIGHT KING made waves in 2011 with the release of their debut album SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN on Hollywood Records which featured the #3 Billboard Mainstream Rock single “Bullet In My Hand” and a reimagined version of Neil Young’s “Old Man” including a Young-approved sample from his original song. Their second album, IRONS IN THE FIRE, followed in 2013 with the single “Born To Rise” that’s heard in the end title credits for the Lionsgate sports drama blockbuster Draft Day. Additional music from the band has been featured in movies and tv shows such as The Avengers, Iron Man 3, The Italian Job, FOX’s ‘Malcolm In The Middle’ and CBS’ ‘Person of Interest’ in addition to being licensed across sports networks including ESPN, Nascar, NFL, CFL, NHL, NBA and MLB. On their third album, 2020’s MOONSHINE, REDLIGHT KING went back to basics by recording a very analog traditional rock sound with songwriter and producer Jimmy Messer (Foreigner, AWOLNATION) who released it on via his independent label, Parts & Labor Records.

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February 1, 2023

OZZY OSBOURNE And Mastermind JAPAN Team Up For Limited Edition T-Shirt Release At Maxfield LA

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Ozzy Osbourne And Mastermind JAPAN
Team Up For Limited Edition
T-Shirt Release At Maxfield
Exclusive Shirts On Sale
Friday, February 4
In Store And Online

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and Japanese streetwear brand mastermind JAPAN have teamed up for a limited edition t-shirt collection, available exclusively at Maxfield LA next month. This collaboration comes as Ozzy receives four Grammy nominations for his latest album, Patient Number 9.

Fans of both Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy and mastermind JAPAN will have the opportunity to own a piece of history with this with this exclusive collection which features t-shirts emblazoned with Ozzy’s iconic imagery and mastermind JAPAN’s signature skull and crossbones logo. Each shirt is made with high-quality materials with attention to detail, making them must-have items for fans of rock music and streetwear fashion.

“I’m a big fan of the Mastermind line and I was thrilled when I was approached about this collaboration,” OZZY says. “When they said the shirts would be sold exclusively at Maxfield (one of my favorite places to shop in LA for over 40 years!), this seemed like the perfect fit.”

“Omedetou gozaimasu Ozzy-san! Everyone from the Mastermind team would like to congratulate Ozzy on the Grammy nominations for his wonderful album Patient Number 9!” adds Mr. Masaaki Homma, founder of mastermind. “It is an incredible honor to have collaborated with one of my favorite artists, Ozzy Osbourne, who has been an active leader in the music industry for over half a century.”

The limited edition t-shirts will be available for purchase at Maxfield LA and online at maxfieldla.com starting Friday, February 4. Don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece of this collaboration and celebrate Ozzy’s Grammy nominations for “Patient Number 9.” Get your hands on these exclusive items before they’re gone!

https://www.maxfieldla.com/
https://www.ozzy.com/
https://mastermindjapan.com/

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Ozzy Osbourne
Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider, mschneider@sropr.com

February 1, 2023

Grammy Award-Winning Musician MICKI FREE Announces Las Vegas Residency Starting March 6 at Backstage Bar & Billiards

DT: FEBRUARY 1, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN
MICKI FREE
ANNOUNCES LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
“MICKI FREE’S VEGAS JAM…ROCK-FUNK-BLUES…WITH SPECIAL GUESTS!”

SHOW TO TAKE PLACE EVERY FIRST MONDAY STARTING MARCH 6 AT BACKSTAGE BAR & BILLIARDS
TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE

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Grammy Award-winner and 5X Native American Music Awards Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement-winner MICKI FREE will bring electrifying tunes from his decades-long career to downtown Las Vegas with his newly announced residency at Backstage Bar & Billiards starting Monday, March 6 at 9:00 P.M. and continuing every first Monday of the month onwards. “MICKI FREE’S VEGAS JAM…ROCK-FUNK-BLUES…WITH SPECIAL GUESTS!” will see the singer, songwriter and incendiary guitarist perform original songs from his discography including hits from his latest album, TURQUOISE BLUE (2022) along with covers of the music that’s inspired him throughout his career. Given FREE’s wide circle of musician friends and collaborators—including Steve Stevens, Carlos Santana, Billy Gibbons, Bruce Kulick and more—the residency will feature surprise drop-in guest appearances. Tickets are available now HERE or via MickiFree.com.

“I’m very excited to start my residency in Las Vegas! It has been a dream of mine ever since coming to see my friends: Carlos Santana, Aerosmith, ZZ TOP, and KISS at theirs,” shares FREE, who recently moved to Las Vegas. “It’s gonna be a killer time to jam with old friends and meet new friends as well. I had no idea the music scene here was so vibrant! So many of my LA friends have lived here for years and are loving it. There’s so much to see and do and with 100+ shows each week I don’t think I’ll be getting bored! Plus the restaurants are over-the-top amazing!”

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

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

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

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Website | FB | IG | Spotify | YouTube

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January 31, 2023

Statement from OZZY OSBOURNE regarding 2023 European/UK Tour

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Statement from OZZY OSBOURNE:

“This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine.

My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak.

I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn’t deal with the travel required. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really FUCKS ME UP, more than you will ever know.

Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country.

I want to thank my family……my band…….my crew……my longtime friends, Judas Priest, and of course, my fans for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have.

I love you all…”

Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase.

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