American Nightmare - Dedicated to the Next World

American Nightmare reappear with a new EP / first ever 10" vinyl release, Dedicated to the Next World.  Set for release on June 2nd via Heartworm Press, Dedicated... is American Nightmare refusing to rest on legacy. You can preorder here.

These four new songs sound like classic and future American Nightmare; stripped down and sped up to their trademarked urgency and live violence. With stream of conscious lyrics and existential dread, these are revival songs for the modern disenchanted.

Jesus Piece - …So Unknown

Jesus Piece gallantly broke onto the scene, turning heads for their feral live shows and grandiose, melodic songwriting which has since cemented them as standard stirrers and boundary-breakers. On …So Unknown, their Century Media debut, listeners ascend to the apex of metal and hardcore– where a mix of complex instrumentation is led by a manic, shaman-like vocal delivery from frontman Aaron Heard.

Melonball - Breathe

Nuremberg Germany's Melonball will be dropping their debut album BREATHE on March 31st via Thousand Islands Records/Lockjaw Records. You can check out single "Sicker"  below. Of the song, the band says, “Certainly the most personal song for Oli. It is about the fact that-- while for many, "family" means support and positivity-- for some, it can also be a burden that you carry with you throughout your life.”

LOTEC - Squares

With the exception of a few recent live shows, Chicago rockers, LOTEC (formally Land of the El Caminos), have been relatively quiet, or so we thought. This hard-working trio have been busy writing and recording for their upcoming new record, Squares, their first since the release of Subourbon in 2001.

The Van Pelt - Artisans & Merchants

After twenty-five years of waiting, New York City cult indie favourites The Van Pelt have announced a March 17th release date for their upcoming fourth studio full-length, titled 'Artisans & Merchants,' which will be released jointly by Spartan Records in North America, La Castanya in Europe/World and Gringo in the UK (pre-order).

Wrong Life - Wrong Life

Wrong Life track list:

  1. Dreaming In The Key Of Violence
  2. Stay Awake
  3. The Quartermile
  4. Asymmetrical
  5. All Dressed Up To Go To Sleep
  6. Quiet While The Sickness Speaks
  7. Itchy Gums
  8. Death To The Encore
  9. No Part Harmony
  10. Internal Bleeding
  11. Living In The Key Of Hope

 

Story Of The Year - Tear Me To Pieces

Tear Me To Pieces is set for a release on March 10, 2023 via SharpTone Records. The new album is distinctly, invitingly, loudly Story Of The Year. Heartache, desperation, motivation, toxic relationships, pain, loss, anger - all of the essential ingredients of the classic Story Of The Year sound propel Tear Me to Pieces in dazzling new ways. The new album features previously released singles “Real Life,” “Tear Me To Pieces,” and “Take The Ride.”