TESSERACT have released the video for their latest single 'King', taken from their forthcoming album Sonder - out 20th April 2018 via Kscope. 
 
Lyricist and vocalist Daniel Tompkins explains the concept of the track:

“Far too often we find ourselves lead into conflict and inner turmoil. Life is surely a battle, history has a bad habit of repeating itself and when living with the constraints of an onerous life it’s easy to overlook the greatest gift we’ve ever received: life itself.”

Check out 'King' here: https://www.tesseractband.co.uk

TESSERACT have recently announced a European headline tour, with support from Between The Buried And Me and Plini. 

Dates: 
  
09/11/18 - DE, Cologne, Live Music Hall
10/11/18 - NL, Nijmegen, Doornroosje
11/11/18 - BE, Vosselaar, Biebob
12/11/18 - FR, Paris, Le Trabendo
13/11/18 - DE, Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
14/11/18 - DE, Hamburg, Gruenspan
15/11/18 - DK, Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
16/11/18 - NO, Oslo, Parkteatret
17/11/18 - SE, Stockholm, Kägelbanan
19/11/18 - DE, Berlin, Lido
20/11/18 - DE, Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
21/11/18 - AT, Vienna, Flex
22/11/18 - DE, Munich, Backstage
23/11/18 - CH, Aarau, Kiff
24/11/18 - IT, Parma, Campus Industry
25/11/18  - LU, Esch, Rockhal
 
Tickets are on sale here: http://tesseractband.co.uk/

The band will also return to North America in April for a headline tour, supported by Plini and Astronoid. Dates and tickets can be found here: http://tesseractband.co.uk/

Festival appearances: 

26/05/18 - CH, Monthey, Irreversible Festival
08/06/18 – UK, Donington, Download Festival (headlining the Dogtooth Stage)
22-24/06/18 – BE, Dessel, Graspop Festival
22-24/06/18 – FR, Clisson, Hellfest
28-30/06/18 – ES, Madrid, Caja Magica, Download Festival
15/07/18 - SE, Gavle, Gefle Festival
22-28/07/18 - SI, Tolmin, Metal Days Festival

Sonder adds significant firepower to the band's arsenal, blending the harsh abrasiveness of One (2011) and progressive ethereal elements of Altered State (2013) with the accessibility of Polaris (2015). The album was recorded in the UK at 4D Sounds, Celestial Sounds and Project Studios, engineered by the band and Aiden O’Brien with mastering by Acle Kahney, and cover artwork designed by Amos Williams.

Sonder is available to pre-order in various formats, with digital pre-orders receiving 'Luminary' and 'King' as an instant download: http://smarturl.it/TESSERACT_SONDER
 
TESSERACT are:
Acle Kahney - Guitar
James Monteith - Guitar
Jay Postones - Drums
Daniel Tompkins - Vocals
Amos Williams – Bass
 
For more information: 
https://www.facebook.com/tesseractband
https://www.instagram.com/TesseractBand
https://twitter.com/tesseractband
https://www.youtube.com/user/Tesseractproject
http://tesseractband.co.uk
http://www.kscopemusic.com/artists/tesseract

Acclaimed progressive doom-merchants KING GOAT have streamed a new lyric video. 'Doldrum Sentinels' is the first listen from their much-anticipated new LP Debt of Aeons.

First premiered on Metal Hammer; watch 'Doldrum Sentinels' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVO2chSz3bs

Debt of Aeons will be released on April 20 via Aural Music, with artwork by acclaimed artist Travis Smith (Opeth, Iced Earth, Katatonia and many more).

Pre-order the album: https://kinggoat.bandcamp.com/

In the band's own words, "the album is, in many ways, a reflection of the world in which it was conceived; the result of personal mental decline and the resultant pessimistic view of our species. This negativity permeates the record at an atomic level, seeping from between the riffs and spilling like bile from the lyrics themselves. Our sound further expands on the journey that Conduit began, exploring a multitude of paths to do justice to our vision. Debt of Aeons is upon us and we're proud to release this record."

Watch the band on tour in April (dates below). The tour follows the band's support of Gothic Metal legends Paradise Lost in February.
 

Dates:

Friday 20th April Temple Of Boom Leeds England

Saturday 21st April Asylum Birmingham England

Sunday 22nd April The Black Heart London England

Saturday 28th April Green Door Store Brighton England

This follows KING GOAT's steady rise as one of the most highly-regarded bands in British doom. Debut LP Conduit was critically acclaimed worldwide, including support from Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Terrorizer, Angry Metal Guy (Album Of The Year) and many more. 

The band have previously played at Bloodstock Open Air, Mammothfest, Doom Over London, HRH Doom vs Stoner; and alongside Enslaved, Grand Magus, Solstafir and others.

Three of the UK's most exciting young metal bands have announced a mini-tour in May.

CONJURER and GOD COMPLEX will be supporting EMPLOYED TO SERVE from 16-19 May. 

Dates:

16 The Waterfront, Norwich, England
17 The Cookie, Leicester, England
18 The Parish, Huddersfield, England
19 Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Wales

Tickets: http://bit.ly/ETSTIX

Championed by Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, BBC R1, The Independent, Upset, That's Not Metal and across Europe, CONJURER are fast becoming the most talked-about young metal band from the UK surrounding the release of their debut LP Mire (March 09, Holy Roar Records).

A stunning listen, combining Opeth at their heaviest and most dynamic, Mastodon at their earliest, and Gojira at their most venomous, Mire is a step up from a band who were already impressing.

CONJURER have recently completed a four-date headline tour (selling out the London show), and booked for UK Tech-Fest and 2000Trees Festival. Prior tours with Weedeater, OHHMS, shows with Employed To Serve, Venom Prison, Oathbreaker, and festival appearances at Bloodstock Open Air, Damnation Fest, UK Tech Fest, Doom Over London and more besides place CONJURER in rarefied but highly deserved company.

Dissonant newcomers GOD COMPLEX are riding high on the wave of their second brutal video, the claustrophobic 'Insignificant'.

Standing at a whirlwind 84 seconds, 'Insignificant' - premiering on Decibel - is available here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8brHbphYyRk

'Insignificant' follows on from GOD COMPLEX's debut video, the violent 'Hate Runs Through Me'. The exciting introduction to the blackened hardcore-tinged band had Metal Injection say "they're on a path of destruction that'll be hard to stop" with "a keen sense of down-tuned melodic riffs, catchy hardcore hooks, and unsettling dissonance to keep it constantly interesting".

Although only forming last year, the Liverpool-based UK band have already toured with Venom Prison and Corrupt Moral Altar, and played alongside Loathe.

THE PEARL HARTS have released the video to latest single 'The Rush' taken from their recent album Glitter and Spit ahead of their UK headline tour.

Check out 'The Rush' here: 
https://www.thepearlharts.com/watch-rush-brand-new-single-glitter-spit

'The Rush' and Glitter and Spit have enjoyed huge radio support including Radio-X (playlist & live session), Planet Rock, BBC 6 and more.

The band head out on their headline our from Friday 16 March, and then follow up with a tour supporting Louise Distras in April.

[Limited review and interview slots available on request, contact james@holdtightpr.com]

Tour dates as follows: 

16.03.2018  Manchester UK, The Whiskey Jar
17.03.2018  Glasgow UK, The Garage (Attic Bar)
18.03.2018  Leeds UK, Oporto
21.03.2018  London UK, Sebright Arms
22.03.2018  Brighton UK, Sticky Mike’s
23.03.2018  Peterborough UK, The Met Lounge
05.04.2018  Middlesbrough UK, Wesgarth Social Club

Dates with Louise Distras:

11.04 St. Albans, The Horn
12.04 Newport, Le Pub
13.04 Stowmarket, John Peel Centre
14.04 Tunbridge Wells, Forum Basement
15.04 Southampton, Joiners
17.04 Nottingham, Bodega
23.04 Stoke on Trent, The Underground
24.04 Newcastle, Cluny 2
26.04 Hull, The Polar Bear
28.04 Birmingham, Castle and Falcon

The rock duo are touring in support of their highly anticipated debut album Glitter and Spit, which was released on 23 February.

Purchase Glitter and Spit here: https://thepearlharts.tmstor.es/cart/product.php?id=36038

THE PEARL HARTS' unique brand of rock set them off to a whirlwind start; they were hand-picked to open tours with both Garbage and Skunk Anansie within their first few years of existence and also won many media champions including the likes of NME, Clash, Kerrang Radio. Being 100% DIY makes these achievements all the more impressive.

Having met on the road playing in former bands, lead singer/guitarist Kirsty and drummer/vocalist Sara ran away from their previous lives to become music outlaws on their own terms. Utilising heavy guitars, bouncy grooves and combining Kirsty and Sara’s wide-ranging vocals, THE PEARL HARTS create a unique and innovative barrage of sound. Influences of Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac and The Distillers are clearly apparent, but they have also been compared to bands such as Rage Against the Machine and the Beastie Boys for their attitude and grit. 

With summer festivals and international touring to be announced this spring, 2018 is set to be a huge year for THE PEARL HARTS.

“Another gargantuan stride forward for the UK’s masters of weed-ravaged schizo-prog-doom, Melted On The Inch is insanely exciting, sounds like nothing else on Earth and confirms that Boss Keloid deserve (a) knighthoods and (b) the adoration of millions. ”

— Dom Lawson, Metal Hammer

British heavy prog psych chiefs BOSS KELOID have released a new video for their anthemic single 'Chronosiam' which is taken from their forthcoming third album Melted On The Inch, due for release via Holy Roar Records on April 27th 2018. 'Chronosiam' breathes an entirely new life into BOSS KELOID’s sound and was premiered yesterday by Metal Hammer Magazine here. 

The band comments: "The theme of Chronosiam is about personal endeavour outside of the comfort zone and having the courage to fulfil those paths in life that you wouldn't normally take. It's the realisation that there are no barriers holding you back but negative influences constraining you, and that you can embrace your true self to the fullest. Embrace life and don't be afraid to create." 

After earning acclaimed reviews for Herb Your Enthusiasm (2016) and The Calming Influence of Teeth (2013), BOSS KELOID’s notoriety for producing heavy and magnificently multilayered music has continued to grow. Having joined Holy Roar’s outstanding roster the quintet is poised to continue the momentum that’s been building since their formation in 2010. Melted On The Inch is six anthemic tracks showcasing a matured, evolved BOSS KELOID, as the Wigan based quintet continue to flirt with new genres. These are undoubtedly the biggest, most intense songs Boss Keloid have ever written. This is their line in the sand and the results are inspiring. 

Melted On The Inch will be released by Holy Roar Records in the UK/EU and Deathwish Inc in the USA on April 27th. UK/EU pre-orders are available here. USA pre-orders are available here. 

Find out more about the band
Facebook || Twitter || Bandcamp || Holy Roar Records

Melted On The Inch Tracklisting

1: Chronosiam
2: Tarku Shavel
3: Peykruve
4: Jromalih
5: Lokannok
6: Griffonbrass
 

What the press are saying: 
 

"Melted On The Inch is insanely exciting, it sounds like nothing else on earth." - Dom Lawson (Metal Hammer, Prog Mag, The Guardian)

"One of the most unexpectedly adventurous and unique albums I've heard this year."- Dean Brown (Pop Matters, Metal Hammer, The Quietus)

"Boss Keloid have very much created a record, nay a whole universe, that belongs entirely to themselves." - Atomsmasher

"Probably the most eccentric and adventurous band in the UK doom scene." - Astral Noize

"A rich tapestry that in just six songs manages to span prog, stoner, sludge, metal, hard rock and an entire planet’s worth of world music." - Electric Flavourland
 

For more information, interview opportunities, to discuss astral projection, trade cat memes or anything else, contact:

Lisa Coverdale - lisa@holdtightpr.com

THE PEARL HARTS have added an extra date to their upcoming UK headline tour in Middlesbrough at the Wesgarth Social Club.

[Limited review and interview slots available for the whole tour on request, contact james@holdtightpr.com]

Late 2017 a Middlesbrough venue was reported to have banned female rock singers as their customers believe that they 'can't sing rock', so the band feel that dispelling this myth is important.

Singer / guitarist Kirsty Lowrey commented: "Women have a voice, not just in the rock world, but throughout the music industry - we want to show that women can and will be heard.

"We would like to invite those who are don't think women can sing rock to come down and find out for themselves"

The rock duo are touring in support of their highly anticipated debut album Glitter and Spit, which was released on 23 February.

Check out current single 'The Rush' here: https://youtu.be/_GDjzaZlTaA

Tour dates as follows: 

16.03.2018  Manchester UK, The Whiskey Jar
17.03.2018  Glasgow UK, The Garage (Attic Bar)
18.03.2018  Leeds UK, Oporto
21.03.2018  London UK, Sebright Arms
22.03.2018  Brighton UK, Sticky Mike’s
23.03.2018  Peterborough UK, The Met Lounge
05.04.2018  Middlesbrough UK, Wesgarth Social Club

Purchase Glitter and Spit here: https://thepearlharts.tmstor.es/cart/product.php?id=36038

THE PEARL HARTS' unique brand of rock set them off to a whirlwind start; they were hand-picked to open tours with both Garbage and Skunk Anansie within their first few years of existence and also won many media champions including the likes of NME, Clash, Kerrang Radio. Being 100% DIY makes these achievements all the more impressive.

Having met on the road playing in former bands, lead singer/guitarist Kirsty and drummer/vocalist Sara ran away from their previous lives to become music outlaws on their own terms. Utilising heavy guitars, bouncy grooves and combining Kirsty and Sara’s wide-ranging vocals, THE PEARL HARTS create a unique and innovative barrage of sound. Influences of Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac and The Distillers are clearly apparent, but they have also been compared to bands such as Rage Against the Machine and the Beastie Boys for their attitude and grit. 
 

Alt-rockers TRUEHEIGHTS have released the video for their new single 'Still Moving Colour', another taste of their forthcoming EP Days We Found - out on 6th April 2018 via We Are Triumphant. 

Originally premiered via Ghost Killer Entertainment, check out 'Still Moving Colour' here: https://youtu.be/X_oeBfjwHA4

Embed code: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X_oeBfjwHA4" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Stream or purchase 'Still Moving Colour' here: https://fanlink.to/FiS

TRUEHEIGHTS, from the UK's Midlands, formed in the summer of 2014. Releasing the commended mini album TH15 in September 2015 (produced by Matt O'Grady - YouMeAtSix, Deaf Havana, Don Broco), the band have had attention from BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! Radio, and Scuzz and Kerrang! TV stations.

The past twelve months have seen the band tour across the UK and Europe with Freeze The Atlantic, DEAD!, Lonely The Brave, Fatherson and more. For fans of Mallory Knox, Deaf Havana, Kids in Glass Houses, the hard-hitting, youthful and anthemic six-piece are here to announce 2018 as their own.

See TRUEHEIGHTS live at one of the following dates:

18.03.2018 - London, Thousand Island (w/ Dollskin)
19.03.2018 - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (w/ Dollskin)
01.04.2018 - Swindon, Vicfest
22.06.2018 - York, Pile-Up Festival
30.06.2018 - Kettering, HOP Fest

For more information:
www.trueheights.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/trueheightsband/
https://www.twitter.com/trueheightsband
 

UK rockers EVA PLAYS DEAD have announced two release shows in Nottingham and London to celebrate their forthcoming EP The Fix, out on 27th April 2018 via Playing Dead Records. 

Dates for the shows are as follows:

26/04/2018 - London, Thousand Island
30/04/2018 - Nottingham, Bodega

Sticking to their DIY roots EVA PLAYS DEAD have also set up a PledgeMusic campaign to help fund the release, which has already hit 17% of the target since launching on Thursday 8th March. The band have set up Playing Dead Records to release the hugely personal EP in order to maintain full creative control.

Exclusive EP and ticket bundles are available here: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/evaplaysdeadthefix 

EVA PLAYS DEAD have also released the video for their new single 'Get Back', check it out here: https://youtu.be/YsuKonDsBro
 
The band comment on the new single: 

"Life - life doesn’t always seem to go to how we want it to and living with a mental health condition like Bipolar Disorder can make you feel like you’re stuck living inside your head. ‘Get Back’ has been a song that has become incredibly important for us whilst dealing with Tiggy’s battles with mental health during 2017. The visuals throughout this song and video are created by Tiggy from real experiences and emotions she has faced before ultimately being confirmed as having Bipolar Disorder. This song is just the beginning of our new direction and positive future - we're hoping that our new music and experiences will open up discussions surrounding mental health issues."

Raucous, raw, and topped off with frontwoman Tiggy’s thunderous vocals, The Fix is a reinvention of classic rock at its best. Listen for the peaks of track four, ‘Bones’, or the heady anger of opener ‘Spin’ – this is an irresistible no-holds-barred five-track barrage. An angrier release than its predecessor Sounds of the Written Word, The Fix is a highly personal release, detailing Tiggy’s relationship with bipolar disorder.
 
EVA PLAYS DEAD are a young band with an already impressive history: notable supports include SOiL, New Year’s Day, Alien Ant Farm, Skindred, Devilskin and more, and the band have garnered the attention of Kerrang!, Planet Rock Radio and TeamRock amongst others.
 
For more information:
www.evaplaysdead.com
www.facebook.com/evaplaysdead
www.thearteryfoundation.com/artists/eva-plays-dead/
www.youtube.com/evaplaysdeadtv
www.twitter.com/evaplaysdead

New band Sick Joy have unveiled their new video for their single 'Senses', ahead of their support with Feeder and debut EP Amateurs, out March 23 via SaySomething Records.

Streamed exclusively with Upset, you can now watch 'Senses' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI5HoxuenM8

Catch the band live:

MARCH
09 The Star – Guildford (w/ Rews)
10 The Lexington – London (w/ Rews)
17 Brixton Academy – London (w/ Feeder)
21 Sebright Arms – (w/ The Pearl Harts)
23 Green Door Store – Brighton (EP release show)

APRIL
21 Bodega – Nottingham (w/ Bryde)

MAY
05 Jumping Jacks – Newcastle (Hit The North Festival)

Pre-order Amateurs here: http://www.sickjoy.com/

Forming only in 2016, the UK's Sick Joy started life in Newcastle before moving to Brighton to pursue their future. Their mix of lo-fi post-grunge and dirty noise-pop has already seen Sick Joy drawing attention and marks the band as ones to watch.

Following a support slot with Honeyblood at Bush Hall, and their debut London headline show drawing a near sell-out crowd, Sick Joy have been picked to support Feeder at Brixton Academy in March. 

Bearing comparisons from Nirvana, Pixies, Arctic Monkeys and Oasis, Sick Joy's first two singles 'Stars' (April 2017) and 'Cat In A Bird Cage' were released to acclaim and strong radio support, leading to the band's signing with SaySomething Records. Their following single 'Smiling Shame' and new track 'Senses' has had support from Dork, Upset, BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! Radio, and Amazing Radio.

Sick Joy are: guitars and vocals Mykl Barton, bass Danny Piston, and drums Drew Michael.