Norwegian stoner/desert rockers Slomosa sign with Hassle Records, announce debut re-press

Slomosa LP re-press to be released 29th April

Norwegian 'tundra rock' quartet Slomosa have signed with Hassle Records, and will re-release their acclaimed 2020 self-titled debut on 29th April.

Slomosa LP will be a limited edition heavy splatter pressing, packaged in a hand-numbered sleeve with insert, limited to just 500 copies.

Pre-order here: https://hasslerecords.ffm.to/slomosa

Watch the band on tour, including Desertfest 2022 and supporting Stöner (Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri of Kyuss):

22.04 IE Monroes Galway (supporting Stöner)
23.04 IE Dolans Limerick (supporting Stöner)
24.04 IE Cyprus Avenue Cork (supporting Stöner)
25.04 UK Limelight 2 Belfast (supporting Stöner)
26.04 UK Opium Dublin (supporting Stöner)
28.04 UK The Garage Glasgow (supporting Stöner)
29.04 UK The Warehouse Leeds (supporting Stöner)
30.04 UK Desertfest London
02.05 UK Academy 3 Manchester (supporting Stöner)
03.05 UK The Mill Birmingham (supporting Stöner)
04.05 UK Thekla Bristol (supporting Stöner)
06.05 BE Muziekodroom Hasselt (supporting Stöner)
07.05 NL Sonic Whip! Nijmegen
08.05 DE Musikbunker Aachen (supporting Stöner)
09.05 DE Knust Hamburg (supporting Stöner)
10.05 LU Kulturfabrik Luxemburg (supporting Stöner)
11.05 FR La Poudiere Belfort (supporting Stöner)
12.05 FR Nouveau Casino Paris (supporting Stöner)
13.05 FR Connexion Toulouse (supporting Stöner)
14.05 ES Kriston Fest Madrid
15.05 FR Wolf Barcelona (supporting Stöner)
17.05 CH Bad Bonn Düdingen (supporting Stöner)
18.05 CH Gaswerk Winterthur (supporting Stöner)
19.05 AT Arena Wien (supporting Stöner)
20.05 AT PPC Graz (supporting Stöner)
22.05 DE Colos-sall Aschaffenburg (supporting Stöner)
23.05 DE Feierwerk München (supporting Stöner)
24.05 DE E-werk Erlangen (supporting Stöner)
25.05 DE Piano Dortmund (supporting Stöner)
26.05 DE KFZ Marburg (supporting Stöner)
27.05 DE Beatpol Dresden (supporting Stöner)
29.05 DE Desertfest Berlin

Hailing from the west of Norway, Slomosa have been making waves across borders. Based out of Bergen, Norway Slomosa has coined their own genre - Tundra Rock - drawing their influences from the bands of the 90’s rock scenes. Inspired by the likes of Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age and Sleep, their music is both heavy and groovy at the same time, with raw vocals and thunderous guitars, topped with catchy hooks. Since their start the quartet have built up a solid reputation as a live band, with their energetic and loud shows.

In October 2019 their first single 'Horses' was released on all platforms, to great acclaim. Their two following singles - 'There is Nothing New Under the Sun' and 'In My Mind's Desert' - further contributed to the band's growing hype, with Spotify listing their music on their official Stoner Rock playlist. Both singles further showcased Slomosa's unique ability to merge heavy riffs with "poppy" songwriting, catching the attention of music fans all over the world.

In August 2020 the band released their much anticipated self-titled debut album, to great applause worldwide. Norwegian newspaper Bergens Tidende's reviewer gave the record a full score and called the album "a beast of a debut album". Metal Hammer UK gave the album an 8 out of 10 score, writing "Slomosa is a spellbinding listen crammed with catchy hooks and guitar heroics that recall Josh Homme during the glory days of Kyuss". Spotify listed the album's second song 'Kevin' on eight of their biggest rock playlists, making the band's music reach out to over 2.5 million listeners all over the world and allowing their stature to further grow. Amassing a staggering 90,000 monthly listeners and over a million plays in the wake of their debut album's release, Slomosa's quick rise has raised eyebrows at home and abroad.

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Electronic music legend Klaus Schulze announces new album and tracks

New music out Friday

Deus Arrakis due 10th June via SPV

Electronic music legend Klaus Schulze has announced the release date for his upcoming album Deus Arrakis, due for release 10th June via SPV.

Klaus Schulze has been rolling out his extensive sounds, playing his legendary sequences and creating this unique ‘Schulze atmosphere‘ for more than 50 years now. With Deus Arrakis the electronic legend now presents his new studio album that contains three brand new tracks with more than 77 minutes total playing time.

'Osiris - Pt#1' will be the first excerpt of the new album, coming out on Friday on all digital platforms. Deus Arrakis will be available as a high quality triple LP edition in a 3LP gatefold with black 180g vinyl, with etching and printed inner sleeves as well as CD versions in a digipak.

Pre-order Deus Arrakis here: https://klausschulze.lnk.to/deusarrakis

74 year old composer, musician and producer Klaus Schulze, who was born in Berlin and now settled in rural northern Germany, is known all over the world as the pioneer of Electronic Music and master of the Moog synthesiser. He shaped the 'Berlin School' and is the forefather of innumerable Electronic Music styles and genres. The ‘godfather of Techno Music' – as he is fondly called by some internationally-known DJs and remixers – has rolled out his extensive sounds, played his legendary sequences and created his unique 'Schulze atmosphere' for more than 50 years now. Beginning with Tangerine Dream and Ash Ra Tempel, Klaus has created over 50 solo albums, including Irrlich, Mirage, X, Dune, Farscape, Kontinuum, Silhouettes, and now Deus Arrakis. Creating either under the moniker of Richard Wahnfried or in his various collaborations with great artists like Arthur Brown, Michael Shrieve, Rainer Bloss, Lisa Gerrard or lately Hans Zimmer: Klaus Schulze always remains faithful to his unmistakable style of making music, while keeping an open mind for innovations and experiments.

Deus Arrakis Tracklisting:

1. Osiris [18:26]
2. Seth [31:45]
3. Der Hauch des Lebens [27:06]

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Progressive death metal unit The Zenith Passage stream new single; announce lineup

'Synaptic Depravation' streaming now via Unique Leader

Progressive death metal unit The Zenith Passage have released their latest single, 'Synaptic Depravation', streaming now via Unique Leader. The band have also announced former The Faceless vocalist Derek "Demon Carcass" Rydquist and former The Faceless & Cynic bassist Brandon Giffin, joining the outfit.

Watch the music video to 'Synaptic Depravation' here: https://youtu.be/YHvq9ktWUcY

On the new single, bassist Brandon Giffin comments:
"Its been really cool to work with Justin and the guys. It's challenging and fun, which is a great combination. If I had to describe the new single, I would say it's like taking a trip to Flavortown on Mars."

Vocalist Derek Rydquist continues:
“It’s been great joining up with Justin and TZP. We are stoked to be back in this corner of the world of death metal, and even more so surprised that we are still capable. We’ve got some shows coming up and can’t wait to perform the set for you all. We’ve got a couple new songs that’ll be part of the set including this new one, 'Synaptic Depravation'. We hope you dig it. This one’s like being on Mars, with many alien tastes to indulge and explore.”

It was in early 2012 that a small recording collaboration between two friends, (Justin McKinney and Greg Hampton), began to coalesce into something that would prove to be well more than the sum of its parts. The Zenith Passage may have come about from humble beginnings in a stuffy Los Angeles apartment, but the product thereof is anything but humble. Their debut EP, Cosmic Dissonance, delivered a relentless torrent of technical guitar work accompanied by a distinctly frenetic and brutal vocal delivery that has since become an unmistakable hallmark in a scene that is all too often the victim of stagnation. This was then followed by their debut LP, Solipsist, in 2016 on Unique Leader Records.

The Zenith Passage are:
Derek "Demon Carcass" Rydquist // vocals
Brandon Giffin // bass guitar
Matt Paulazzo // drums
Justin McKinney // guitars

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Sicksense stream new single / video 'Forgotten Days'

[From left to right: The Trve Cody Taylor, Spot-On Sam/SOS, Killer V, Rob The Ripper & Breakdown Bran]
Photo by: Chris Kells Edit by: Ash To Life

Fronted by Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist and Robby J. Fonts of Stuck Mojo

Kings Today EP due 22nd April

Nu-metal newcomers Sicksense featuring Killer V (Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist) and Rob The Ripper (Robby J. Fonts of Stuck Mojo), have unveiled their new single / video 'Forgotten Days', taken from their upcoming debut EP Kings Today, out 22 April.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9_Sm-omH8ro

Rob The Ripper commented: "'Forgotten Days' was inspired by a dark period in my life. I was heading in the wrong direction and making bad decisions. The lyrics have a conversational tone between two people, with one fighting to pull the other from a deep depression and look to a brighter future together. The entire song is a metaphor for getting yourself out of a dark place with the help of those closest to you."

Hard-hitting and melodic; pissed off and groovy; energetic and catchy: Sicksense are here to make you bounce and sing your heart out with their exciting and refreshing brand of groove metal.

Pre-order Kings Today here: https://soundescapeagency.com/sicksense/kingstoday

'Forgotten Days' follows previous single 'Make Believe' and EP title track 'Kings Today'.

From the opening riffs of 'Kings Today' to the closing growls of "Heart Of Stone," Sicksense are dedicated to their mission of making fans bounce and sing their hearts out through thought-provoking lyrics, rage-fuelled raps and powerful melodies, supported with low-tuned stomping nu-metal riffs and grooves.

Having both performed a range of styles in numerous heavy bands, Killer V and Rob The Ripper (who are married) wanted to return to a genre that’s close to their hearts, but also make music that is specifically written for two vocalists. Written with dual vocal interplay from a male / female perspective, their performance reflects a personal and fun side of them as people, but also tackles social and societal issues in the world today. Sicksense were born out of the band’s desire to share their upbeat and fun message with the world.

Kings Today was recorded, mixed & mastered by Christian Donaldson. The artwork for the EP was created by Aleksandra Panic.

Sicksense are:
Killer V – Vocals/Keys
Rob The Ripper – Vocals
Breakdown Bran – Guitars
Spot-On Sam/SOS – Bass
The Trve Cody Taylor - Drums

Sicksense online:
https://www.facebook.com/sickxsense
https://twitter.com/sickxsense
https://www.instagram.com/sickxsense

Tracklisting:

1 – Kings Today
2 – Forgotten Days
3 – Make Believe
4 – Soul Snatcher
5 – Heart Of Stone

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French metal quintet Glassbone stream single / video and announce EP

'Spirals' video streaming now via BloodBlast

UK/EU tour with Landmvrks and Resolve confirmed for April / May 2022

New Parisian industrial metalcore quintet Glassbone have unveiled their powerful title track to their new EP, Spirals, set for release on 13th May via Bloodblast.

Watch the video to 'Spirals' here: https://youtu.be/6VRanaofBUY

Pre-order Spirals here: https://glassbone.bfan.link/spirals

'Spirals' serves as a great taster of the EP and introduction to this menacingly violent band, who have mastered a metallic mix of hardcore conviction, deathcore brutality and numetal quirkiness with an industrial sheen. Having only just formed in 2021 Glassbone instantly gained attention from fans and industry alike, and have quickly become of this year's hottest underground prospects.

Glassbone are currently on a UK/EU tour supporting French heavyweights Landmvrks, Resolve and fellow newcomers ten56.. The package hits the UK in May, dates below.

The band comment on the tour: "We’re very pleased to join what is, for us, one of the most exciting European metalcore tours. We love how all the bands execute a different vision of the genre, and we’re so happy to be part of this great line up for our first tour!"

UK dates (full tour dates in poster below):

23.05.2022 - Birmingham, Asylum 2
24.05.2022 - Manchester, Rebellion
25.05.2022 - London, 229

The band will also appear at Hellfest Open Air 2022.

Glassbone formed in Paris early 2021 with the objective to create cold, dark metalcore. The band made a huge entrance with debut single 'Deep Blue Sea' and turned even more heads with follow up track 'Misery'. Glassbone promise to solidify their future further with stunning new EP Spirals.

Glassbone online:
https://www.facebook.com/Glvssbone
https://www.instagram.com/glassbone_official/

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POWERWOLF to release cinematic livestream: THE MONUMENTAL MASS - A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT

Photo credit: Christian Ripkens

Available on multiple physical formats on 8th July 2022 via Napalm Records

POWERWOLF – the most successful German metal band to date – fascinated the world with a streaming event of unprecedented dimensions, at the end of 2021. Those who thought they had seen everything in the live sector were instantly proven wrong with unmatched audio production and visuals that can only be described as simply breath-taking.

Watch the video to 'Fire & Forgive', taken from the event, here: https://youtu.be/EWpnzgzNhxU

This summer, on 8th July 2022, this new benchmark for music streaming events will finally be available to view any time you crave. THE MONUMENTAL MASS - A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT will be unleashed on DVD, BluRay and many other physical formats.

Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/TheMonumentalMass/napalmrecords

POWERWOLF have stood at the peak of superlative, epic metal moments for years, but what they present with this streaming event surpasses anything seen before. After months of detailed work, a story was crafted and presented in several chapters based on the stunning music and elaborately staged cinematic scenes. All show effects, actors and stage settings work hand in hand with each other and bring the medium of live music to a level never seen before. From battles with clergy to stories of nuns, monks and burning angels, cinematic images immediately capture the viewer.

THE MONUMENTAL MASS - A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT is a live spectacle that unveils new details watch after watch, and cements POWERWOLF's status as the most outstanding band in their genre.

Cover artwork: Zsofia Dankova

THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT track listing:

Chapter I - Temptation
1 Prologue / Monumental Mass Theme
2 Faster Than the Flame
3 Venom Of Venus
4 Stossgebet
5 Demons Are A Girl‘s Best Friend
Chapter II - Sin
6 Dancing with the Dead
7 Cardinal Sin
8 Resurrection By Erection
9 We Drink Your Blood
10 Glaubenskraft
Chapter III - Confession
11 Fire & Forgive
12 Beast of Gévaudan
13 Incense & Iron
14 Where The Wild Wolves Have Gone
Chapter IV - Forgiveness
15 Amen & Attack
16 Army of the Night
17 Blood for Blood (Faoladh)
18 Armata Strigoi
19 Epilogue / Monumental Mass Theme

THE MONUMENTAL MASS - A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT will be available in numerous formats including a 96 page earbook, 48 page mediabook, deluxe box, vinyl box and other elaborate formats. The mediabook format will feature POWERWOLF's legendary headline show from Wacken 2019, Hallowed Be The Holy Ground, in full as a special bonus. The show is also included in the vinyl box – you can't get more live action than this!

THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT will be available in the following formats:

  • 48 page Mediabook (incl. BluRay, DVD) in DVD Format – THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT & Hallowed Be The Holy Ground: Live At Wacken 2019

  • 96 page Earbook – TV Wolf Cover (incl. Hardticket) – limited to 1000 (Napalm Records Shop exclusive)

  • 96 page Earbook – Wolf Church Cover – limited to 1500

  • 4 LP Vinyl Box Napalm (incl. Vinyl THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT & Vinyl Hallowed Be The Holy Ground: Live At Wacken 2019 + Cover Poster & Wide Shot Poster) – limited to 500 (Napalm Records Shop exclusive)

  • 4 LP Vinyl Box EMP (incl. Vinyl THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT & Vinyl Hallowed Be The Holy Ground: Live At Wacken 2019 + Cover Poster & Torches Poster) – limited to 500 (EMP exclusive)

  • 4 LP Vinyl Box Powerwolf (incl. Vinyl THE MONUMENTAL MASS – A CINEMATIC METAL EVENT & Vinyl Hallowed Be The Holy Ground: Live At Wacken 2019 + Cover Poster & Group Poster) – limited to 500 (Powerwolf Bandshop exclusive)

  • Boxset (incl. Mediabook, Jewelcase, Flag, Ticket, Poster, Wristband) – limited to 900 (Amazon Germany exclusive)

  • 2 CD Jewelcase

  • 2 LP Gatefold Vinyl

  • Music Cassette

  • Digital Album

ABOUT POWERWOLF:

The story of POWERWOLF, beginning in 2004, reads like a true fairytale, but is the result of the most hard-working and entertaining live band on the heavy metal planet. POWERWOLF has not only received plenty of Gold and Platinum awards to date, but numerous releases have entered the official German album charts at the top position of #1. With Blessed & Possessed (2015), POWERWOLF achieved Gold status (in the Czech Republic) for the first time, while its predecessor, Preachers Of The Night (2013), hit the official German album charts at #1, and the incredible DVD, The Metal Mass (2016), came in at #1 of the German DVD-Charts. POWERWOLF's holy mass in the name of heavy metal is unstoppable – their latest magnum opus, The Sacrament of Sin (2018), again entered the album charts at #1. The accompanying, almost completely sold out Wolfsnächte headline tour – in which POWERWOLF headlined large venues with their phenomenal stage performances – became a single major triumph, as well as the numerous summer festival shows in which crowds were thrilled and completely captivated by the Wolves and their unique, (un)holy metal mass. With the new studio album, Call Of The Wild, and the Wolfsnächte 2021 tour charging through the largest halls in Europe, 2021 will again be a year completely under the sign of the wolf pack!

POWERWOLF are:
Attila Dorn – vocals
Falk Maria Schlegel – organ
Charles Greywolf – guitar
Matthew Greywolf – guitar
Roel van Helden – drums

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US slammers Atoll release mouth-watering new single 'Cirrhosis for Dinner'

Prepuce EP out 15th April via Unique Leader

US death-slammers Atoll have released their new mouth-watering single, 'Cirrhosis for Dinner'. The track is taken from the upcoming EP Prepuce, set for release on 15th April via Unique Leader.

Watch the video to 'Cirrhosis for Dinner' here: https://youtu.be/WJyunKBVadw

Pre-order Prepuce here: https://orcd.co/Prepuce

Atoll hit the metal community hard and fast with tons of blood and guts with their debut album The Gathering Swarm (Ghastly Music) in 2016. Their album was recorded by the late Griffin Kolinski (Knights of the Abyss) at Hourglass Studios and mastered by Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, Wretched, For Today) at The Basement Recordings NC, giving the album a highly impactful aural presence.

With the worldwide debut, The Gathering Swarm received high praise from fans and press sources all around, as well as making several top album lists. Atoll has kept up pace by supporting the release to fans with high energy live performances and earned them a slot on Las Vegas Death Fest 2017 and on Los Angeles Extermination Fest 2017.

The fast-paced energy Atoll pushed out quickly got the attention of New York based Extreme Management Group giving Atoll a home on the roster shared with bands like Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Cryptopsy, Origin, Decrepit Birth, Athiest, Rings of Saturn, Internal Bleeding, and more.

After signing to Los Angeles based Gore House Productions the band released their sophomore album, Fallout Frenzy, in November 2017. They completed their Gore house Productions catalogue with their 3rd album, Zoopocalypse, released in November 2019. Now signed with the immeasurable Unique Leader Records, Atoll is an active force in the slam scene and undeniably in pursuit of global domination.

Atoll online:
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Unique Leader Records online:
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Track listing:

1. Cirrhosis for Dinner
2. Knifed in the Butt
3. The Circumcisor
4. Molotov Cock Tease
5. Hitchhiker
6. Gathering Swarm

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Dayseeker release video for brand new single 'Neon Grave'

Photo Credit: Amber Paredes

'Neon Grave' out now via Spinefarm Records

Southern California's Dayseeker have released a video for their brand new single 'Neon Grave', out now via Spinefarm Records.

The deeply personal track, produced by Daniel Braunstein (Spiritbox, Volumes) and mixed by Henrik Udd (Architects, Bring Me The Horizon), represents the first new material from the band since their breakthrough fourth album, 2019's Sleeptalk.

Check out the video for 'Neon Grave' here: https://youtu.be/Mg7SUe8nOik

Stream/purchase 'Neon Grave' here: https://dayseeker.lnk.to/NeonGrave

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"'Neon Grave' is about my father passing in July of last year," says vocalist Rory Rodriguez. "It's about my relentless desire for heaven and earth to collide into one another so I can see him again."

After steadily building a buzz for several years, Dayseeker have reached a tipping point. The quartet built themselves into a scene standout with 2019's Sleeptalk, which was hailed by Alternative Press as "a warm and welcome release to higher ground" and as "much needed fresh air into the post-hardcore scene." The album has gone on to accumulate over 91 million streams, positioning the band as a formidable force — and one that is primed to take their next big leap. In 2021, Dayseeker dropped a deluxe version of Sleeptalk, featuring four reimagined versions of album tracks, which offered fans a fresh and unique take on songs they already love. It also demonstrated the depth and breadth of the band's creative vision, scope and possibilities. With their new song 'Neon Grave', this is Dayseeker's moment.

Dayseeker will return to the road next month, for a headline tour that runs from 2nd April to 13th May. The band will be performing Sleeptalk in its entirety on this run. Support will come from Holding Absence, Thornhill, and Caskets.

Tour dates:

4/2 — Los Angeles, CA — Teragram
4/3 — San Diego, CA — SOMA
4/5 — Mesa, AZ — Underground
4/6 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
4/8 — San Antonio, TX — Rockbox
4/9 — Dallas, TX — The Loft
4/10 — Houston, TX — Warehouse (Studio)
4/12 — Tampa, FL — Crowbar
4/13 — West Palm Beach, FL — Respectables
4/14 — Orlando, FL — Soundbar
4/15 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade (Purgatory)
4/16 — Greensboro, NC — Blind Tiger
4/17 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
4/19 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
4/20 — Montreal, QC — Bar Le Ritz
4/21 — Toronto, ON — Velvet Underground
4/22 — Pittsburgh, PA — Crafthouse
4/23 — Brooklyn, NY — Knitting Factory
4/24 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents
4/26 — Columbus, OH — Skully's
4/27 — Detroit, MI — The Shelter
4/28 — Lakewood, OH — Foundry
4/29 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean
4/30 — Milwaukee, WI — Miramar Theatre
5/1 — St. Paul, MN — Amsterdam
5/3 — Denver, CO — Larimer Lounge
5/4 — Salt Lake City, UT — Loading Dock
5/6 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/7 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
5/8 — Vancouver, BC — Biltmore
5/10 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
5/11 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone
5/12 — Santa Cruz, CA — Catalyst
5/13 — Anaheim, CA — Chain Reaction

For more information:
https://dayseeker.band/
https://www.facebook.com/dayseeker/
https://twitter.com/dayseeker/
https://www.instagram.com/dayseeker/

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BRKN LOVE release video for brand new single 'Like A Drug'

Video features Royal Thunder frontwoman Mlny Parsonz

Photo Credit: Shervin Laniez

Toronto-based alt-rock band BRKN LOVE have released new single 'Like A Drug', out now via Spinefarm Records. The track arrives with an accompanying music video, featuring Royal Thunder frontwoman Mlny Parsonz

Check out the video for 'Like A Drug' here: https://youtu.be/enKYUhLZqrk

Stream/purchase 'Like A Drug' here: https://BRKNLOVE.lnk.to/LikeADrug

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Songwriter and frontmanJustin Benlolo says:

“I became infatuated with 70’s disco and funk over the last year, I really loved that a lot of those influences were showing up in modern music again. In this song, we decided to embody the groove of those timeless classics whilst mixing in our own blend of dark and moody riff-rock. In a sense, this is a rock and roll party song.

"Lyrically, it’s the story of star-crossed lovers who are tied up in a toxic relationship. It’s become a “one sided” relationship, yet this person still justifies their love while being an absolute piece of garbage. As I’ve grown older, I’ve seen this happen too many times and decided it would be an interesting thing to touch on. I think a lot of people could relate to this and are probably in that situation right now. I tried to think of what the “bad guy” might be thinking in this context and what motivates them. All in all, while the lyrics may be serious, I hope this song makes you get up and move!

"We also shot a video in between a few shows last fall - our most silly and fun yet! Ultimately, we decided that this song and it’s up-beat feel needed a cheeky video to accompany the vibe. Our friend,Mlny Parsonz(Royal Thunder), was cool enough to come down to the shoot and play a part in this as well. I’m very excited for everyone to hear this thing and I hope you’ll be ready for what we got coming next. Thank you.”

'Like a Drug' follows previous single 'Deadweight', which BBC Radio One’s Future Artists presenter Jack Saunders called “The new age of rock and roll.” Check out 'Deadweight' here: https://youtu.be/ALcTSVeg3BE

BRKN LOVE are gearing up to play a number of shows across North America in support of Badflower. Starting 9th April in New York, the spring run consists of 18 shows.

Dates: 

4/9        Empire Live - Albany, NY
4/10      Rec Room - Buffalo, NY
4/12      Rams Head Live - Baltimore, MD
4/13      Elevation 27 - Virginia Beach, VA
4/14      The Underground - Charlotte, NC
4/15      The Senate - Columbia, SC
4/16      House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
4/17      Music Farm - Charleston, SC
4/19      High Dive - Gainsville, FL
4/21      Haute Spot - Cedar Park, TX
4/22      The HiFi - Dallas, TX
4/23      George's Majestic Lounge - Fayetteville, AR
4/25      Waiting Room Lounge - Omaha, NE
4/26      Crusen's - Peoria, IL
4/27      Majestic Theatre - Madison, WI
4/29      House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
4/30      The Vogue - Indianapolis, IN
5/1        Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY

For more information:
https://www.brknlove.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BRKNLOVEMUSIC/
https://twitter.com/BRKNLOVEMUSIC/
https://www.instagram.com/brknlovemusic/

About BRKN LOVE:

Fronted by the compelling Justin Benlolo, BRKN LOVE have been creating quite the stir since the release of their self-titled debut album. Picking up over 253 million streams to date, with their Spotify monthly listeners peaking at 580k, single 'Shot Down' landed at #15 in US Active Rock radio charts and #5 in the Canadian equivalent, whilst 'Crush' reached #5 in Canada’s Active Rock radio charts.
Additionally, the band's cover of Bishop Briggs' 'River' has become something of a viral sensation. Recorded specifically for a special deluxe version of their debut record, it currently has over 50,000 unique TikTok videos featuring the track, boasting over 1.9 billion total views across all user and professionally-generated content platforms.

Previous single 'Deadweight', the first new track to follow the band's debut album, went straight in the Top 15 on Canadian Active Rock radio and has seen the hype carry overseas, with BBC Radio One presenters Dan P. Carter and Jack Saunders both giving the song airtime. Saunders called it “The new age of rock and roll” on his BBC Radio One Future Artists show.

Meanwhile, amongst all this early success, Justin Benlolo has been picked up by Gibson Guitars to promote the new line of Gibson Guitar Strings.

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