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  ZACTHELOCUST are poised to release their breathtaking debut album, All I Am, which drops on Friday 30th August. The band have also just unveiled their hooky new single and video, Lazy Days. Watch the video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHC8iGnhRZU and listen to the track, here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SUjCCayh9QZlysYmPw06t . The album is dedicated to lead vocalist, Cory James, who sadly just passed away in May of this year. Born in 2019 and formed in the beautiful valleys of South Wales, ZACTHELOCUST originally started life as a solo endeavour created by guitarist Keryn Isaac. The project soon grew with long-time friend Robert Baulch keen to handle bass playing duties, and new friends Archie Holland and Ashley Turner arriving on lead guitar and drums. The four-piece diligently worked on their live set, but the songs needed a lift to take them to the next level. After a prolonged search for a lead vocalist, they eventually found Cory James. Upon his arrival, C...

  Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 have announced additional dates to the Tour Of The Setting Sum in the UK and Europe. The shows, which see them start in Europe on 21st October before hitting the UK from 26th October for six shows including OVO Wembley Arena. Support for the UK shows comes from The Bronx and Neck Deep will join for the final EU leg, which ends in Paris, France to an already sold-out crowd of 35,000 fans. Full dates are listed below and shows go on general sale on 28th June at 10am HERE "We are really excited to announce shows in the UK and Europe later this year." Says Deryck Whibley. "This forms another leg of our last-ever shows and our fans overseas have been incredible to us over the years, so we can't wait to put on the best show of our lives and go out on a high” Sum 41 recently released double album, Heaven :x: Hell, out now via Rise Records. Heaven :x: Hell is the most ambitious album from Sum 41 yet - Heaven is 10 tracks of snarling high energ...

  For the final time as a collective, Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 have released their new double album, Heaven :x: Hell, out now via Rise Records. Heaven :x: Hell is the most ambitious album from Sum 41 yet - Heaven is 10 tracks of snarling high energy pop punk, while Hell consists of ten heavy metal anthems spiked with fret-burning solos, thrashing riffs, and fist-pumping hooks. The band has been straddling the line of pop-punk and metal for their entire career, and Heaven :x: Hell is a testament to their innovative sound and unmatched skill, proving them as pioneers 27 years after the bands inception. Heaven :x: Hell is available to stream now at https://sum41.lnk.to/HeavenHell Heaven :x: Hell is aiming for nothing short of greatness, a perfect parting gift from the band to the fans that have supported them endlessly. “I love Sum 41, what we’ve achieved, endured, and stuck together through, which is why I want to call it quits,” vocalist Deryck Whibley says on the new album. “T...

  Liverpool’s very own favorite pop punk boy band Gold Bloom have today returned with the official visuals for their new single ‘Clarity’. Following the release of their previous EP ‘Hazy’ which cemented them as one of the UK’s most promising pop punk outfits, Gold Bloom move forward by teaming up with Bethany Curtis of alternative rock rising stars As December Falls, who offers a powerful vocal addition on the new single ‘Clarity’. The track will be released on streaming platforms on March 14th. “I wrote this song from the point of view of someone struggling with a damaging addiction and their internal struggle of wanting to get better but not seeing a way out”, explains Gold Bloom vocalist Benji Yapp. “The folks at Wolf At Your Door recommended we switch up producers for this one and they put us in touch with Matt O'Grady. The process was so swift and he was so great to work with> We were lucky enough to work with Beth from As December Falls on this who adds her own flair to t...

  Grammy-nominated band SUM 41 has shared their newest single “Waiting On A Twist Of Fate”, out now via Rise Records, from their upcoming final album Heaven :x: Hell. The second single from the double album’s pop-punk Heaven side, “Waiting On A Twist Of Fate” harkens back to the earliest days of the band’s pop punk roots. The track opens the album the only way long-time fans would expect Sum 41 to open an album – a flurry of guitar riffs, drum fills, and vocals powerful enough to raise the dead. “Waiting On A Twist Of Fate” is available to stream now at https://rr.lnk.to/WOATOF “Waiting On A Twist Of Fate” is paired alongside a brand new music video, available to watch now at link. The video, filmed at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas, pays homage to the music that inspired the formation of Sum 41 that the members hold close to their hearts to this day. The video features a cameo from CJ Ramone, as well as footage of Sum 41 inside of Green Day’s infamous tour bus the Bookmobile. W...

  Hard-hitting pop-punk newcomers FORTUNE TELLER are destined to bolt forward with the arrival of their hugely compelling debut EP, Premonitions, which lands on Friday 29th March. The energetic five-piece have also revealed their stunning brand new single and video, Jump Ship, out now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2D84WTyFwc Formed at the end of 2022 and hailing from the beautiful and rugged Rhondda Valleys in South Wales, FORTUNE TELLER are comprised of close friends: Mason Meacham (vocals), Luke Jones (rhythm guitar), Lee Vaughan (bass guitar & backing vocals), Aaron Parfitt (lead guitar), and Josh Davies (drums). With a shared affection for contemporary pop-punk masters such as Knuckle Puck, The Story So Far, and Neck Deep, and an ever-lasting draw to old-school heroes Sum 41, Blink 182, and Good Charlotte, FORTUNE TELLER spent the majority of last year burrowed away writing, rehearsing and crafting material for their debut release and impending live blitz. By the Autum...

  For the final time as a collective, Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 have announced their upcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell, expected for release on 29th March, 2024 via Rise Records. Heaven :x: Hell is the most ambitious album from Sum 41 yet - Heaven is 10 tracks of snarling high energy pop punk, while Hell consists of ten heavy metal anthems spiked with fret-burning solos, thrashing riffs, and fist-pumping hooks. The band has been straddling the line of pop-punk and metal for their entire career, and Heaven :x: Hell is a testament to their innovative sound and unmatched skill, proving them as pioneers 27 years after the bands inception. Heaven :x: Hell is available to pre-save and pre-order now at https://sum41.lnk.to/HeavenHell On the new album, vocalist Deryck Whibley says, “Once I heard the music, I was confident enough to say, ‘This is the record I’d like to go out on.’ We’ve made a double album of pop punk and metal, and it makes sense. It took a long time for us to pav...

  South Wales newcomers, ZACTHELOCUST, have arrived with their anthemic new single, Hold On. The song and video are out now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AQNJnXLCHo Originally conceived in 2019 as a solo endeavour by guitarist Keryn Isaac, the project soon developed and expanded with old friend Robert Baulch coming on board for bass, and new friends, Archie Holland and Ashley Turner being drafted in for lead guitar and drums. The band worked hard on their live set, but soon realised that the material needed an extra dimension, so they began a full-scale hunt for a lead vocalist. After a lengthy search they uncovered Cory James, and he’s the perfect fit for the up-tempo rockers. ZACTHELOCUST share a unified goal to pen and perform catchy as hell pop-punk music that is upbeat, honest, and deeply invigorating. Reared on a diverse diet of Green Day, Metallica, The Beatles, Blink 182, Thin Lizzy, and the Offspring, the crew have distilled these influences to cleverly carve out a...

  Sydney based Pop Punk band Bellwether have today shared their new single ‘Bloodline’. Featuring guest vocals from ‘Mikey Arthur’ of Sharp Tone Records concept metal band ‘The Gloom In The Corner, ‘Bloodline’ explores a darker and heavier side to Bellwether. Stream ‘Bloodline’ HERE and watch the official music video below. “‘Bloodline’ is our first attempt at writing a “heavy” song, and is inspired by the characters Zuko and Ozai from the “Avatar: The Last Airbender” TV series. The song explores the strained father-son relationship between the two fictional characters, with Mikey Arthur from The Gloom In The Corner stepping in to portray the role of Ozai.” - Heath Joukhadar (Guitarist) Mikey Arthur vocalist of ‘The Gloom In The Corner’ talks about his special guest feature on the track “It was an absolute pleasure to jump on this track for Bellwether! Their style reminds me a lot of the bands I grew up listening to with a modern and fresh polish. I’m thankful they asked me to spr...

  Ontario, Canada- Grammy nominated band Sum 41 make a boisterous return with “Landmines”, their newest single and first release on Rise Records. “Landmines” is a testament of going to hell and back for the ones that matter – vocalist Deryck Whibley paints a picture of dodging shrapnel and smoke, but valiantly holding on to the ones you love. The chorus is an instant crowd-pleaser with anthemic chants that pull a room together, glued by drum fills that shake the ground as hard as the metaphorical landmines. The track is paired alongside a brand new music video that finds the band transforming prom from the class of 1998 into a raucous rock show-turned-foodfight, thrusting Sum 41 and their fans back to the early days of their career. Although Sum 41 may have announced the impending closing of their chapter, “Landmines” proves that the pop punk legends are going out with a bang. "When I wrote Landmines I had no intention of writing an old school “pop punk” song. It just came out rea...

  Surrey, UK based pop punk band Lucky Hit have today announced their upcoming EP titled ‘Echoes & Ashes’ which will drop on Friday 8th September 2023. Pre-orders are available right now via the following LINK . On top of this the trio have shared a brand new single called ‘Shoebox Memories’ accompanied with an official music video. The new single will feature of the upcoming EP alongside previous single ‘Obvious Sucker’ and more. Having recorded the EP at the prestigious ‘Steel City Studios’ in Sheffield the pop-punk rockers are back bringing an blend of infectious melody, raging beats and summer vibes to the table. “Shoebox Memories focuses on the perspective of someone looking back at a time shared between two people. It recalls some of the experiences they shared and questions if the importance of those experiences were indeed shared. We all have those things that we hold on to which to anyone else means little to nothing. Not to you though, for you they hold a core memory....

  Nottingham pop-punk gang As December Falls share “Carousel”, the third single off their forthcoming album Join The Club (out July 2023). “Carousel” follows the tender acoustic single “Home” released in December and sees As December Falls'' at their heaviest. Bethany Hunter explains the story behind Carousel: ““Have you ever seen two people that are just terrible for each other? You’re standing on the outside powerless to help as they go through the same vicious cycle again and again. Carousel is about the ups and downs of a toxic relationship and falling in love with hating each other just so you can fall in love all over again. You end up in a bad cycle that leaves you feeling dizzy and like you are on a carousel going round and round, but you just can’t see how unhealthy it is for you.” Fresh from supporting pop-punk legends Bowling For Soup at the end of last year, As December Falls will be supporting Hot Milk at two one-off shows in London (Feb 2) and Manchester (Feb 3)...

  FORGOTTEN SONS are set to break out with the launch of their enthralling new self-titled EP, out Friday 18th November. The EP is heralded by an exciting new single and video, 'Socials', out now - https://youtu.be/1UW2NwQYvpw   Coming at you from the Shetland Islands, FORGOTTEN SONS have repeatedly demonstrated not only their resistance to overcome the logistics of being an island band, but their fortitude for creating and growing a fanbase far beyond their local scene. Born in 2015, the dynamic alt-rockers are truly fueled by their unique location and close friendship bonds and take strong influence from the poignant punk rock of Gaslight Anthem and Hot Water Music, and the varied and expansive endeavors of Biffy Clyro. FORGOTTEN SONS have frequently toured throughout the UK and have regularly put out a series of successful releases. However, like many, the band have recently encountered difficulties, including leaving their label and line-up alterations. But the addition...

  Multi-platinum, award-winning group blink-182 have announced their biggest tour ever, a colossal global outing with Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. Produced by Live Nation, the worldwide trek includes their first-ever performances in Latin America along with stops in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand starting March 2023 through February 2024. The band will also drop their new single “Edging'' on Friday, October 14, marking the first time in a decade that Mark, Tom and Travis have been in the studio together. The tour announcement also features multiple festival appearances in Latin America and the US, including Lollapalooza alongside co-headliners Billie Eilish and Drake and the 2023 edition of When We Were Young with Green Day among others. TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Monday, October 17 at 10am local time on blink182.com BLINK-182 2023 TOUR DATES: LATIN AMERICA +With Support from Wallow...

  Chicago-based Action/Adventure have released a cover of The Anxiety's 2021 hit 'Meet Me At Our Spot', the song also features label mate Alex Melton. The single is out now via Pure Noise Records. Listen to Meet Me At Our Spot HERE or below. Speaking about the cover Blake Evaristo said 'When this song came out last year we very quickly became obsessed with it and listened to it all the time while on tour. We'd joked around about covering it and ended messing around with the progression at practice one day it was cool so we went with it and it came out super fun.' Alex Melton also spoke about working with Action/Adventure and said 'I've been a fan of Action/Adventure for a while now, I love their energy and the Pulling Focus EP absolutely bangs. I was ecstatic to be able to sing with them on this cover. We split up the parts between the three of us and it's such a great concept jumping back and forth between the vocalists. I love what they're ...

Four Chord Music Festival announces the addition of STATE CHAMPS and ALLISTER (celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the band's Drive Thru Records breakthrough 'Last Stop Suburbia') to the lineup for its eighth instalment. The independently produced festival is back and bigger/better than ever before. For the first time since its inception, the Four Chord Music Festival will be expanding to a two-day festival on September 9th and 10th and will also feature a multitude of bands, including headliners All Time Low, Bad Religion, Descendents, and Jimmy Eat World, plus additional performances from Pennywise, The Story So Far, Silverstein, Lagwagon, The Starting Line, The Maine and many more. The festival will take place at Wild Things Park, in Washington, PA, just a short 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, and is presented by Four Chord Music & Drusky Entertainment. Sponsors include: Smartpunk, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Deep Eddy Vodka, Wild Basin, Dancing Gnome Brewery and Strange...

  British pop-punk new comers Deadlock (UK) unveil news of their lyric video for forthcoming debut single 'Deadweight'. Clocking in at just over 2 and a half minutes - the adrenaline fuelled and emotionally charged offering showcases a potent taste of things to come from the Norwich based outfit. The band who cite key influences such as Neck Deep, Roam, As It Is and Boston Manor shall be officially releasing 'Deadweight' on digital platforms on 29th July 2022. Frontman, guitarist and songwriter Mikey Murphy propelled 'Deadlock' (UK) into existence early in 2022. Born out of his penchant for latter day pop punk and melodic hard-core, Mikey poured his creative energies into morphing a collection of cathartic, guitar-driven & melodically infused tracks. Straight to the point, no nonsense pop-punk that sparkles with overtones of commercial charm whilst still maintaining underground credibility. What began as a collection of self-produced home recordings, soon ...