VERSION 5 RELEASES NEW SINGLE “ABSOLUTE ZERO”

“The vocals are particularly strong during the chorus, with the raw lyrics being echoed at full volume. Overall, ‘Absolute Zero’ is incredibly anthemic and you’re bound to be obsessed after just one listen.” - CelebMix

Minneapolis brothers Version 5 have released their latest electro-rock offering, the upbeat powerhouse “Absolute Zero”. The track is just a small taste of what the brothers have to offer as an innovative duo - catchy synth-based verses and an innovative combination of EDM and punk elements. The high-energy group will drop a video for “Absolute Zero” in April. About the track, the band states: 

“With this single we knew we wanted to blend a forceful breakbeat that would be at home on a Prodigy record & combine it with a stadium-rock chorus. Lyrically, the song covers the loss of a loved one, or significant other, and we use the frigid isolation of space as a metaphor for that. We hope people can relate to it- we certainly can.”

Sonically, Version 5 (or [v5]) combine elements from the EDM/Electro-Punk world and the Rock/Industrial world to create something truly their own. This creates an infectious combination that is perfect for fans of Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy, and Linkin Park. Their unique sound quickly caught the attention of multi-platinum A&R/producer Jeff Blue (Macy Gray, Linkin Park), and in 2015 they released their debut EP, co-produced by Blue. “Absolute Zero” is available NOW.

SWEDISH ROCK BAND IMMINENCE DEBUTS NEW VIDEO FOR “DIAMONDS”; NEW ALBUM, ‘THIS IS GOODBYE,’ OUT MARCH 31ST VIA SHARPTONE RECORDS

SharpTone Records’ newly signed Swedish alternative rock/metal outfit IMMINENCE, has debuted a music video today for their brand new song “Diamonds.” The track is featured on the band’s upcoming album, This Is Goodbye, that will be released on March 31st. 

Pre-order the upcoming album This Is Goodbye here.

This Is Goodbye, the new album from IMMINENCE, is a colossus made out of heavyweight ingredients mixed with wide-open, heart throbbing themes. A modern approach that boldly integrates various elements from alternative/popular genres with wild emotions in sonic outbursts.
 
The album was primarily produced by the band’s own Eddie Berg and Harald Barrett, the main composers of the band. However, Swedish producer/songwriter Simon Peyron had a big influence and role in the process as the vocal producer of this beast of an album.
 
Jakob Koc, a longtime friend and graphic designer of the band, was the right person to visualize the complexity and simplicity of the vast soundscape, creating an iconic and magnetic reflection of the music and lyrical theme of This Is Goodbye. It’s a vulnerable and fierce capture of front man Eddie Berg's inner thoughts and processes.

 

ISLANDER DEBUT VIDEO FOR “BETTER DAY”

Speaking of the song’s meaning, frontman Mikey Carvajal asserts: "It's simple, really. The world is hurting, so we wrote an anthem for those that are hurting. ‘Better Day’ is a song of hope."

ISLANDER are currently performing to sold-out crowds on the ‘Lifelines Tour’, which features I Prevail, Wage War, and Assuming We Survive. The tour circles North America before concluding March 8 in Seattle. ISLANDER will then continue touring throughout the summer, with a major announcement to be revealed soon.

ISLANDER ON TOUR
FEBRUARY
17 - BUFFALO, NY @ Buffalo Ironworks
18 - FLINT, MI @ The Machine Shop
19 - GRAND RAPIDS, MI @ The Intersection
21 - MERRIAM, KS @ Aftershock
22 - WICHITA, KS @ The Cotillion Ballroom
24 - SAN ANTONIO, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
25 - HOUSTON, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
26 - DALLAS, TX @ Trees
28 - LUBBOCK, TX @ Jake’s Backroom
MARCH
1 - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO @ Sunshine Studios
2 - ENGLEWOOD, CO @ Gothic Theatre
3 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT @ The Complex
5 - ANAHEIM, CA @ House Of Blues (with Korn)
26 - TUCSON, AZ @ KFMA Day (with Blink 182, A Day To Remember and more)

SENSES FAIL PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “IN YOUR ABSENCE”

Los Angeles, CA – Post-hardcore veterans Senses Fail have premiered new video “In Your Absence” via Kerrang.com. “In Your Absence” is taken off their upcoming acoustic EP of the same name, which is due out on March 3rd via Pure Noise Records. Pre-order the record now at http://smarturl.it/SensesFail.

“This is our first stab at an acoustic record, coming off our last record being so heavy we thought it might be fun to try the opposite. I have to say that it was very fun to write these songs and I think they came out great. They are loosely about my wife battle with Multiple Sclerosis and the thought of losing her prematurely.” - Buddy Nielsen

In addition to releasing a new EP, Senses Fail will also be celebrating their 15th anniversary as a band with a headlining North American tour that kicks off in March. The band will be performing their critically acclaimed 2006 album, Still Searching, in its entirety along with other fan-favorites from the last decade and half to round out the set. Tickets are on sale now at sensesfail15.com.

Catch the band on tour this spring and follow the band at https://www.facebook.com/sensesfail for additional updates.

Senses Fail “15th Anniversary Tour” Dates:
March 3 - San Diego, CA - Observatory North Park
March 4 - Mesa, AZ - Club Red
March 6 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey
March 7 - Austin, TX - Mohawk
March 9 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum
March 10 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
March 11 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
March 12 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
March 14 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
March 15 - Baltimore, MD - Ram’s Head
March 18 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
March 19 - Boston, MA - Paradise
March 21 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls
March 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
March 23 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
March 24 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
March 25 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew’s
March 26 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
March 28 - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
March 29 - Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
March 30 - Lawrence, KS - Granada
March 31 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
April 1 - Salt Lake City, UT - THe Complex
April 3 - Seattle, WA - Neumos
April 4 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
April 6 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
April 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
April 8 - Santa Ana, CA - Observatory

UK ROCK BAND HOLDING ABSENCE SIGNS WITH SHARPTONE RECORDS; LIMITED EDITION VINYL PICTURE DISC OUT APRIL 15TH

Despite being in existence a mere six months, Cardiff, UK rock band Holding Absence has already achieved more than many do in years, and now their unique blend of emotive post-hardcore has gained the attention of SharpTone Records (Miss May I, We Came As Romans, Don Broco, etc) who have officially signed the band to the label.

Frontman Lucas Woodland introduces the band: “We speak about who we are, who we want to be, and what we stand for. We speak about those things in great depth very often, and it’s refreshing to know that there’s not much of a limit to what we can do, and what we WANT to do. As music fans, we love listening to everything from Radiohead, to Thy Art Is Murder - so there’s a large rage of inspiration there - But I believe the real goal for us is to always write something sincere and honest, that will hopefully make people feel something. The day we stop writing true music, regardless of genre, is the day Holding Absence dies. We’re so fortunate to have found a label that believes in us as people, as well as musicians, and we’re very excited to do them proud and make something beautiful for them.”

Commenting on the “Dream of Me” single, Woodland states, “Musically we wanted to incorporate some more of our more pop and alternative influences, such as Smashing Pumpkins and My Bloody Valentine. Lyrically the track is about the loss of love, but also applicable to the loss of life too. “When you sleep forever, Dream of Me, When all is said and done, we ache in unison. Your absence, bittersweet. It lingers, always

Pre-order the limited-edition vinyl 7” picture disc, featuring both “Dream of Me” and “Permanent,” which will be released on April 15th: http://smarturl.it/HoldingAbsence 

Formed in 2016, the quintet has already played shows with Being As An Ocean, Casey, Greywind, Burning Down Alaska and more, as well as headlined plenty of their own. 2017 will see the band up the ante with a touring schedule already set to make them the busiest band in the UK. 
 

CAROUSEL KINGS CHARM CITY FULL ALBUM STREAM: New Album Dropping Tomorrow

When Rock Sound asked, “Is this the album that could change everything?” the resounding answer is yes! CAROUSEL KINGS are set to change the game with their new release Charm City, streaming in its entirety today at Rock Sound.

Stream "Charm City" NOW at Rock Sound

“We are so excited to finally have our Victory Records debut out there for the world to hear,” exclaims front-man David Alexander. “We would like to dedicate the album to our fans, whose constant words of encouragement are what keep us going. We love each and every one of you, and hope these songs find you well. Connections made via the love of music is something that is priceless.”

In support of Charm City’s release, CAROUSEL KINGS will perform in their hometown of Lancaster, PA on February 11th, followed by the recently announced “The Charm Cities Tour.” With label-mates ABANDONED BY BEARS and special guests BAD CASE OF BIG MOUTH along for the ride, Alexander adds, “We are so thrilled for our full US tour behind Charm City, and it's an absolute honor that the last show is in our hometown at the Launch Music Conference. After that, we look forward to going back to Japan and we also have some really awesome news to announce for the summer!”

Charm City will whisk listeners away into a music wonderland with their toe-tapping pop melodies wedded with the rockier side of punk. Don’t miss your chance to see CAROUSEL KINGS perform live in a city near you.

Click here for all tour dates.

CAN’T SWIM WILL RELEASE NEW ALBUM, ‘FAIL YOU AGAIN,’ ON MARCH 10TH

New Jersey rock band Can’t Swim has announced plans to release a new album, Fail You Again, on March 10th with Pure Noise Records. Today, the band has partnered with Clrvynt.com to premiere a video for the new track, “We Won’t Sleep.” Fans can pre-order the record now at http://smarturl.it/CantSwim 

“The video for “We Won't Sleep” shows a scenario that a lot of kids go through growing up. The boy character is interested in Ballet, an art form mostly dominated by women, and his struggle to be accepted by his over masculine father. The girl character wants to be a painter and follow the arts, which is also shunned by her business oriented mother. Something I too have personally dealt with, playing music has never been a lucrative endeavor and I have been told countless times to consider a “different path” in life. In the climax of the video, the parents have an epiphany realizing they should support their children which is the message I hope people take from this video.” - Chris LoPorto (vocals/guitar)

With each release, Can’t Swim continues to evolve, showcasing a level of talent and creativity that cuts through the noise and monotony. As heard on their newly released single, “We Won’t Sleep,” the band finds their groove blending alternative rock influences with an emotive sensibility. The track is a strong representation of the record’s strength and an incredible example of what fans can expect from the album.

“Fail You Again is our first full length record as a band. I think it’s a good interpretation of what we want to accomplish with our music. We recorded it all ourselves so the process felt very close to home. I’d like to think the extra work we put in really shows on the songs and people can tell how important this was to us. We looked at it as a template of sound for future releases, so we we’re sure to explore a wide array of tones and vibes throughout. It’s an honor to make music with these guys and I can’t wait for people to hear what we made.” - Chris LoPorto (vocals/guitar)

News of the upcoming album also comes with the unexpected addition of a new member for Can’t Swim. In the making of the new record, the band switched around instruments and enlisted the services for the incredibly talented drummer Andrea Morgan, who rounds out the current lineup with LoPorto (vocals/guitar), Danny Rico (guitar), Greg McDevitt (bass) and Mike Sanchez (guitar).

“Once we finished our new record, we sat in a room and started to hash out the new songs live. We quickly realized we needed a third guitar player to do these songs justice. Danny (our former drummer) was so involved in the writing and recording of the guitar parts, it made a lot of sense to have him do it. A dear friend from back home was the first we thought of for the spot. We contacted her immediately and asked her if she wanted to jam. After the first 5 minutes of playing together, my mind was completely made up. We all want the same things out of this band and all want to accomplish the same goals with our music. Other than being a fantastic drummer, she’s a lovely human being and I couldn’t be more pleased to have Andrea on board.” - Chris LoPorto (vocals/guitar)

Can’t Swim will kick off their spring tour in support of Fail You Again later this month, which will include tour dates with Set Your Goals and Four Year Strong.

Follow the band at https://www.facebook.com/cantswim for additional updates.

Can’t Swim Tour Dates:
Feb 23 - Nashville, TN - The End (w/Set Your Goals)
Feb 24 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade/Hell (w/Set Your Goals)
Feb 25 - St. Petersburg, FL - Local 662 (w/Set Your Goals)
Feb 26 - Orlando, FL - Backbooth (w/Set Your Goals)
Mar 10 - Pawtucket, RI - The Met (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 11 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 12 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 13 - Albany, NY - The Fuzebox (w/Light Years, Sleep On It)
Mar 14 - Buffalo, NY - Waiting Room (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 15 - Columbus, OH - Woodland Tavern (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 16 - Indianapolis, IN - Hoosier Dome (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 17 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 19 - Chicago, IL - Double Door (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 21 - Iowa City, IA - Gabe’s (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 22 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Underground (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 23 - Springfield, MO - Outland Ballroom (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 24 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 25 - Houston, TX - Walter’s (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 26 - Dallas, TX - So What?! Music Festival
Mar 28 - Nashville, TN - The End (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 29 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 30 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club (w/Four Year Strong)
Mar 31 - Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel (w/Four Year Strong)
Apr 1 - Freehold, NJ - GameChangerWorld (w/Four Year Strong)
Apr 2 - Amityville, NY - Revolution (w/Four Year Strong)

LESS THAN JAKE PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BOMB DROP” AT FUSE.TV; NEW EP, ‘SOUND ALARM’ OUT NOW ON PURE NOISE RECORDS

nfluential Gainesville punk band Less Than Jake has premiered a new music video for their song “Bomb Drop” today at Fuse.tv. The song is featured on the band’s newly released EP, Sound Alarm, which is available now for purchase and stream from Pure Noise Records at http://smarturl.it/LTJ.

“With this video, we wanted to acknowledge online existence, and how in this day and age, likes and comments can affect our real, waking lives. Max Moore was excellent to work with, and i feel like the video compliments the lyrical message of the song; “Those wars inside your mind are all for nothing” - Roger Lima

Fans can catch Less Than Jake live on their current co-headline U.S. tour with San Diego rock band Pepper. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.lessthanjake.com/. Follow the band at https://www.facebook.com/lessthanjake for additional updates.

Less Than Jake Tour Dates (w/Pepper):
Feb 07 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
Feb 08 - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
Feb 09 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
Feb 10 - Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
Feb 11 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
Feb 12 - Clifton Park, NY - Upstate Concert Hall
Feb 15 - Portland, ME - State Theater
Feb 16 - Boston, MA - House Of Blues
Feb 17 - NYC, NY - Playstation Theater
Feb 18 - Huntington, NY - Paramount
Feb 19 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore
Feb 21 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
Feb 22 - Richmond, VA - The National
Feb 23 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
Feb 24 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Feb 25 - St Augustine, FL - St Augustine Amphitheater
Feb 26 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Revolution (Outdoor Stage)
Feb 28 - St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

MASKED INTRUDER PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “FIRST STAR TONIGHT” AT PUNKTASTIC.COM

Enigmatic pop-punk misfits Masked Intruder have premiered a new video for “First Star Tonight” via Punktastic.com. The track is taken off latest EP Love and Other Crimes out via Pure Noise Records. The record is available for purchase at iTunes and at http://maskedintruder.merchnow.com/. 
 
Watch the video for “First Star Tonight” now at Punktastic.com: http://bit.ly/2jAGooN
 
Talking on new video vocalist Blue says:
"This video is like a public service announcement about the dangers of live music. Like, a lot of people don't realize it, but this shit is risky business. And I'm not talking about Tom Cruise movies. And, if I was talking about Tom Cruise movies, I'd be talking about Legend, cause that shit is THE BOMB. But, I'm not, so whatever. The point is, watch out!"
 
We shot this video at The Frequency in Madison Wisconsin, which is where we played our first show ever of all time! The show depicted in this video seems like it would be our last show ever of all time. It's just a video, though, so chill. No Intruders or cops were harmed in the making, but several pizzas and a lot of booze got fucked up real bad.
 
All the actors and extras in the video are fans that responded to an Instagram casting call! Thanks everyone! It was directed by Bobby Makar with assistance from Chris Norman, and we're stoked on it!
Cool!'"
 
Masked Intruder will tour the UK with Me First and The Gimme Gimmes later this month.
 
For More Information:
https://www.facebook.com/maskedintruder
https://twitter.com/maskedintruder1
http://purenoise.net/

CAROUSEL KINGS SHARE NEW SINGLE “DYNAMITE” New Album Available February 10th

With worldwide anticipation at a near boiling point, CAROUSEL KINGS are providing another glimpse of their upcoming album Charm City, through their new single “Dynamite.” Charm City, their Victory Records debut, will be available February 10th, and ‘The Charm Cities Tour’ kicks off March 2nd.

“’Dynamite’ is one of the heavy hitters from the album and definitely one of our favorites to jam live,” eludes front-man David Alexander. “Where most of the album has a positive outlook, this song was written as an expression of the bands distaste and unhappiness about the current state of affairs. The song is a call for all who hear it to look inward for the answers pertaining to how we can possibly change the world we live in.”

Following a few warm-up shows, CAROUSEL KINGS will headline “The Charm Cities Tour,” beginning March 2nd in Clifton, NJ and closing at the Launch Music Conference in Lancaster, PA on April 13th. Support on the entire tour will come from Victory Records label-mates ABANDONED BY BEARS and special guests Bad Case Of Big Mouth. CAROUSEL KINGS will continue hitting the pavement all year long, with exciting summer touring to be announced soon.

LESS THAN JAKE STREAM NEW EP, ‘SOUND THE ALARM,’ AT ALTPRESS.COM; NEW RECORD OUT FEB 3RD ON PURE NOISE RECORDS

Influential Gainesville punk band Less Than Jake are back with a new EP, Sound The Alarm, that’s due out on February 3rd via Pure Noise Records. Today, the band has partnered with AltPress.com to stream the record in its entirety. Fans can also pre-order the record now at http://smarturl.it/LTJ.

“Right when you get your footing, and you get a foothold, that's when your life flips upside down. That's the world we live in sometimes, where calm turns into chaos and we have to push forward to gain some clarity. These seven songs could be the soundtrack to that passing moment, from calm to chaos back to clarity. We continue to push forward as a band, and mix everything we learned along the way into these tracks. You learn from history or are doomed to repeat the mistakes is what someone said and that is a truth on everything we do in this world. Sound The Alarm has Roger Lima at the helm again as was Jason Livermore from Blasting Room mixing and this release feels like a good continuing arc from our last full length See The Light. We keep refining what the modern LTJ is.” - Vinnie Fiorello (drums)

Fans can catch Less Than Jake live on their current co-headline U.S. tour with San Diego rock band Pepper. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.lessthanjake.com/. 

Follow the band at https://www.facebook.com/lessthanjake for additional updates

Less Than Jake Tour Dates (w/Pepper):
Jan 27 - Santa Ana, CA - Observatory
Jan 28 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
Jan 30 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
Jan 31 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
Feb 02 - SLC, UT - The Complex
Feb 03 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Feb 04 - Sioux City, IA - Hard Rock
Feb 06 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave
Feb 07 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
Feb 08 - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
Feb 09 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
Feb 10 - Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
Feb 11 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
Feb 12 - Clifton Park, NY - Upstate Concert Hall
Feb 15 - Portland, ME - State Theater
Feb 16 - Boston, MA - House Of Blues
Feb 17 - NYC, NY - Playstation Theater
Feb 18 - Huntington, NY - Paramount
Feb 19 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore
Feb 21 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
Feb 22 - Richmond, VA - The National
Feb 23 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
Feb 24 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Feb 25 - St Augustine, FL - St Augustine Amphitheater
Feb 26 - Ft Lauderdale, FL - Revolution (Outdoor Stage) 
Feb 28 - St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

DANGERKIDS NEW ALBUM ‘BLACKLIST_’ IS OUT TODAY ON PAID VACATION RECORDS

Ohio’s rising rock band dangerkids has released their long awaited, 2nd full-length album, blacklist_, today via Paid Vacation Records. Fans can purchase the record now at all major digital retailers, select physical retailers and at the merch booth on the band’s current tour with Falling In Reverse, Motionless In White and Issues. 

Purchase blacklist_:
iTunes - http://smarturl.it/dkblacklist 
Amazon - http://smarturl.it/dkblacklist-amz 
Band Store - http://dangerkidsshop.com

Stream blacklist_:
Spotify - http://smarturl.it/dkblacklistspotify
Apple Music - http://smarturl.it/dkblacklistapple 

2017 marks a monumental resurgence for dangerkids after a 4 year wait following the release of their debut record Collapse that left fans craving for new music. The band has answered the call, roaring back with with an explosive album that showcases a matured sound that perfectly blends the band’s influences of post-hardcore, rap and electronic. Song’s like “Things Could Be Different,” “Kill Everything” and “blacklist” prove to fans the wait was worth it and that dangerkids are at the top of their game.

dangerkids are currently on “The End Is Here Tour” with Falling In Reverse, Motionless In White and Issues. Tickets for the tour are on sale now at http://theendisheretour.com/. 

dangerkids Tour Dates:
Jan 27 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
Jan 28 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore
Jan 29 - Silver Springs, MD - The Fillmore
Jan 31 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
Feb 1 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
Feb 2 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
Feb 3 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
Feb 5 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore
Feb 6 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
Feb 8 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
Feb 9 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
Feb 11 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
Feb 12 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues

SENSES FAIL DEBUTS NEW VIDEO FOR “JETS TO BRAZIL”; NEW EP, ‘IN YOUR ABSENCE” OUT MARCH 3RD

Post-hardcore veterans Senses Fail will release a new acoustic EP, titled In Your Absence, on March 3rd via Pure Noise Records. Today, the band has debuted a new song called “Jets to Peru” and launched a pre-order for the record, both of which can be accessed at http://smarturl.it/SensesFail.

“15 years ago the first thing we ever did was put together an EP, that eventually turned into a longer EP called From The Depths of Dreams which was our first official release. WE thought it would be appropriate to celebrate our 15 year anniversary by doing the same thing. These songs are a throwback to an older style of Senses Fail and we are very proud of exploring this sound and the future. Here is to another 15 years.” - Buddy Nielsen

In addition to releasing a new EP, Senses Fail will also be celebrating their 15th anniversary as a band with a headlining North American tour that kicks off in March. The band will be performing their critically acclaimed 2006 album, Still Searching, in its entirety along with other fan-favorites from the last decade and half to round out the set. Tickets are on sale now at sensesfail15.com.

In Your Absence Track List:

  1. Jets to Peru
  2. In Your Absence
  3. Death Be
  4. Family Tradition
  5. Lost and Found

Catch the band on tour this spring and follow the band at https://www.facebook.com/sensesfail for additional updates.

Senses Fail “15th Anniversary Tour” Dates:
March 3 - San Diego, CA - Observatory North Park
March 4 - Mesa, AZ - Club Red
March 6 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey
March 7 - Austin, TX - Mohawk
March 9 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum
March 10 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
March 11 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
March 12 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
March 14 - Norfolk, VA - Norva
March 15 - Baltimore, MD - Ram’s Head
March 18 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
March 19 - Boston, MA - Paradise
March 21 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls
March 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
March 23 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
March 24 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
March 25 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew’s
March 26 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
March 28 - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
March 29 - Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
March 30 - Lawrence, KS - Granada
March 31 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
April 1 - Salt Lake City, UT - THe Complex
April 3 - Seattle, WA - Neumos
April 4 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
April 6 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
April 7 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
April 8 - Santa Ana, CA - Observatory

New Found Glory new album 'Makes Me Sick' due out April 28

New Found Glory have officially announced their new album, Makes Me Sick, to release April 28 via Hopeless Records.

The band will also unveil a new single, "Happy Being Miserable," on Feb. 16.

Guitarist Chad Gilbert says:

"Lyrically, this album looks at our culture and where we’re at—even in ourselves. We live in a place where people, ourselves included, spend so much time pointing the finger at others. They point at everything else they want to fix with the world, but they never really point at themselves. This album is more vulnerable, but it’s a different kind of vulnerability and honesty than our other records. Musically, we’ve found this sort of freedom because of our fans and their loyalty to us over the years. We use this juxtaposition between our most accountable lyrics and our most fun music."

New Found Glory 20 Years of Pop Punk Tour:

March 22 - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
March 23 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
March 24 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
March 25 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
March 26 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
March 30 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
March 31 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
April 1 - New York, NY -Irving Plaza
April 2 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
April 4 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
April 5 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
April 7 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
April 8 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
April 9 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
April 11 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
April 12 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
April 13 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
April 14 - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
April 15 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre
April 17 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
April 18 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
April 19 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
April 21 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
April 22 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
April 23 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
April 25 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
April 26 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
April 28 - West Hollywood, CA - Troubador
April 29 - West Hollywood, CA - Troubador
April 30 - West Hollywood, CA - Troubador
May 2  - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
May 5  - Dallas, TX - The Door
May 6  - Austin, TX - The Mohawk
May 8  - Orlando, FL - The Social
May 9 - Orlando, FL - The Social
May 10 - Orlando, FL - The Social
May 12 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution Live

Hawthorne Heights’ JT Woodruff releases video for "Runaway"

JT Woodruff is currently on the road with In Her Own Words, Woven In Hiatus and Hazing as a part of the InVogue Records Unplugged Tour. Check out the new video for "Runaway" and their remaining tour dates below:

01.25.17 RICHMOND, VA CANAL CLUB
01.26.17 GREENSBORO, NC BLIND TIGER
01.27.17 ATLANTA, GA UNDER THE COUCH
01.28.17 NASHVILLE, TN ROCKETOWN
01.29.17 DALLAS, TX RBC
01.30.17 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX HOUSE OF ROCK
01.31.17 AUSTIN, TX SIDEWINDER
02.01.17 EL PASO, TX LOWBROW PLACE
02.02.17 PHOENIX, AZ REBEL LOUNGE
02.03.17 LAS HAVASU, CA HANGAR 24 (FREE SHOW)
02.04.17 REDLANDS, CA HANGAR 24 (FREE SHOW)
02.05.17 FULLERTON, CA SLIDEBAR (FREE SHOW)
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SWEDISH ROCK BAND IMMINENCE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, ‘THIS IS GOODBYE,’ ON MARCH 31ST; WATCH THE TITLE TRACKS NEW VIDEO NOW!

Swedish alternative rock/metal band Imminence will release their hotly anticipated new album, This Is Goodbye, on March 31st via SharpTone Records. The band has debuted a powerful new video for the record’s title track “This Is Goodbye,” which has created a firestorm of buzz for it’s release.

Watch "This Is Goodbye" below:

Eddie Berg, singer of IMMINENCE, comments:

"The new album is about the prowess of leaving something behind in order to make room for something else. It can be anything from relationships, pride, reason, fears or faiths, a use or abuse. It symbolizes the sacrifices we make for our ambitions and emotions. For Imminence, it is also a direct reference to the changes we've gone through as a band and lifting the restrictions of genre definitions to create something out of pure passion and inspiration. The lyrical themes spring from my soul, my most inner thoughts and struggles and the emotive prison I built for myself."

Get the digital version of 'This Is Goodbye' now here: http://smarturl.it/ThisIsGoodbye or via
iTunes: http://geni.us/ImminenceGoodbyeIT
Apple Music: http://geni.us/ImminenceGoodbyeAM
mazon MP3: http://geni.us/ImminenceTIGAMP3
Google Play: http://geni.us/ImminenceTIGGP
NB FLAC: http://geni.us/ImminenceTIGFLAC 

Fronted by vocalist and video director Eddie Berg, guitarist Harald Barrett, drummer Peter Hanström and bass player Max Holmberg; Imminence was formed in Trelleborg/Malmö in 2010 and has over the years become one of Sweden's most promising acts with a diverse sound and universe, embracing everything from metalcore to acoustic music. Founded by Eddie and Harald when they were just teenagers, the band grew organically with a constantly expanding fan-base from all over the world while being a highly active touring band in Europe since 2014.

After almost two years of writing, Imminence took a huge leap forward. Emerging from their previous “post-metalcore” sound, the band fears no boundaries or limits, valiantly breaking new ground and taking the alternative scene to the next level with their new album This Is Goodbye.

FIRST BLOOD PREMIERE NEW SONG, “THESE ARE THE RULES,” VIA UPSETMAGAZINE.COM NEW ALBUM, ‘RULES,’ OUT FEB 10TH

Vicious metal-edged hardcore heroes First Blood have premiered a new track, “These Are The Rules,” today with UpSetMagazine.com. The track is featured on the band’s forthcoming album, Rules, on February 10th via Pure Noise Records. Fans can pre-order the record http://smarturl.it/FBRULES.

Stream “These Are The Rules” now at UpSetMagazine.com.

Talking on new track vocalist Carl Schwartz says:

“This song serves as a 'preamble' for the concept of this album. Rules. Who sets the rules? What rules? Why should we care? Well, these are the rules that control nearly every aspect of our lives. We serve. We sacrifice. We corrupt. We pollute. We hate. We torture. We oppress. And we kill. But it's okay, because positions of power say it's okay. Public opinion (or lack thereof) says it's okay. Laws of the state say it's okay. Accept these terms and everything will be okay. Dare to question them and you will pay. These are the rules... This is reality. Some things we might never change, but at the very least I say, "Don't stop fighting for what you believe if you're to rise up from this hate.”

On their first album in seven years, First Blood has come out swinging with a savage 3rd full-length record, Rules. Produced by recording mastermind Will Putney at Graphic Nature Studios (formerly known as The Machine Shop) in Belleville, NJ, Rules features 12 tracks of the band's hardest, yet most inward-looking material to date.

FALLING IN REVERSE TO RELEASE COMING HOME ON APRIL 7

Falling in Reverse have announced April 7, 2017 as the release date for their fourth album Coming Home (Epitaph). The band has also shared the track listing, album artwork, and the new song "Loser."

The follow-up to 2015's Just Like You, Coming Home finds the band exploring its sound, all the while retaining the signature ethos and aesthetic that has won the love and loyalty of its incredibly invested fans and followers.

Listen to the atmospheric title track, released in late December:

Coming Home is available for pre-order here.

Frontman Ronnie Radke previously told Alternative Press that the album is:

"A huge left turn. It sounds like nothing we've ever done. Every song is very vibey. There's more feeling in it. We're challenging ourselves now more than we ever have in the weirdest ways possible, because you would think writing the craziest solo or riffs would be the challenging part. But the challenging part is trying to stick to a theme and not go all over the place like we would normally do."

Falling in Reverse will embark on a busy touring schedule in support of the album. The band is currently on tour with Issues and Motionless in White.

COMING HOME TRACK LISTING:
1. "Coming Home"
2.  "Broken"
3.  "Loser"
4. "Fuck You and All Your Friends"
5.  "I Hate Everyone"
6.  "I'm Bad At Life"
7.  "Hanging On"
8.  "Superhero"
9.  "Straight to Hell"
10.  "I Don't Mind"
11.  "The Departure"
12.  "Right Now" (bonus)
13.  "Paparazzi" (bonus)

FALLING IN REVERSE ON TOUR:
 With Issues, Motionless in White, Dangerkids + Dead Girls Academy
1/21 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
1/22 — Nashville, TN @ War Memorial Auditorium
1/24 — Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
1/26 — Richmond, VA @ The National
1/27 — New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
1/28 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
1/29 — Silver Springs, MD @ The Fillmore
1/31 — Boston, MA @ House of Blues
2/1 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
2/2 — Chicago, IL @ Riveria Theatre
2/3 — St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
2/5 — Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
2/6 — Salt Lake City, UT @ the Complex
2/8 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
2/9 — Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
2/11 — San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
2/12 — San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
 
With Pierce the Veil, Crown the Empire
2/17 — Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theatre
2/18 — Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
2/20 — Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
2/22 — Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom
2/23 — Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Centre
2/25 — Saskatoon, SK @ O'Brians Event Centre
2/26 — Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
2/28 — Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
3/1 —Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
3/3 — Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
3/5 — Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
3/7 —Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
3/9 — Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
3/10 — Tucson, AZ @ Club XS

SAVE FERRIS DEBUT, “NEW SOUND,” FROM UPCOMING EP, ‘CHECKERED PAST’

Influential Orange County ska-punk band SAVE FERRIS has premiered their first new song in 15 years today at AltPress.com. The track, “New Sound” (feat. Neville Staple of The Specials) is featured on the band’s highly anticipated EP, Checkered Past, which will be released on February 10th via WITHYN Records. Fans can pre-order the EP now at http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/saveferris.

Stream “New Sound” now at AltPress.com.

“I’m so excited for everyone to hear the first Save Ferris single in almost 15 years and just in time for our US tour! It’s an honor to have my idol and friend Neville from the Specials on this one. And this is just the start! Welcome to the new sound!” - Monique Powell

A new start indeed! Save Ferris’ new EP marks a new era for the band as they start the next chapter of their storied career. Led by the inimitable frontwoman Monique Powell, Save Ferris is firing on all cylinders now with a renewed focus and rejuvenated spirit, a vibe that can be heard throughout the band’s new 5 song record.

"Recording our new 5 song EP, "Checkered Past", with John Avila (Oingo Boingo, Mariachi El Bronx, Reel Big Fish) was truly a fun and easy experience. John's comforting personality and his open heart, free of judgement, made every day in the studio something we all looked forward to. In tribute to the first Save Ferris album, this is also a 5 song EP. "Introducing Save Ferris", is my favorite album of ours. Knowing that, I wanted to capture that young spirit once again on a song or two on this new EP. There are 5 relatively different songs on this EP, each one representing the different musical personalities of Save Ferris. A little punk, a bunch of ska, both old and new, some sugary pop, a bit of my youth and a little edge. To top it off, "new sound" represents the future for Save Ferris. I'm hoping everyone likes this new EP, our first in over 15 years, as it was written just for you. Enjoy!" - Monique Powell

The band is currently offering fans, via a PledgeMusic campaign, a unique VIP experience that includes a soundcheck party, q&a, meet & greet and photos with the band, as well as signed CDs, Tote Bags, Signed Certificates, Pin Sets, Signed Photos, Listening Party and more. Visit http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/saveferris for more information.

Save Ferris will embark on a headlining tour in February with support from Vista Kicks (West Coast dates) and Baby Baby (East Coast dates). Dates and links to purchase tickets can be found below. Follow the band at facebook.com/saveferrisofficial for more information.

Save Ferris Tour Dates: