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BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: Spiritbox – 09/08/22
10-year-old viral star Harper releases debut single ‘Falling’
10-year-old viral internet sensation Harper has dropped her debut single, "Falling," and announced singing with independent label Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. Her first original release comes accompanied by an official music video that can be seen below. Stream "Falling" here on your platform of choice. Harper shot to internet stardom when she released a one-take vocal cover of Spiritbox's... Continue Reading →
Spiritbox releases three-song ‘Rotoscope’ single, drops video for title track
Spiritbox has released its first new music since its acclaimed 2021 full-length debut album, "Eternal Blue." The new release comes in the form of a three-track single titled "Rotoscope" and sees the band bringing its unique spin to a more industrial, '90s alt-rock-tinged sound. The new drop is accompanied by an official music video directed... Continue Reading →
Spiritbox parts ways with bassist Bill Crook
Spiritbox has parted ways with bassist Bill Crook, according to a statement the band released to social media on Sunday, May 22, 2022. “We are saddened to announce that Bill Crook will no longer be in Spiritbox," the band said. "This decision was mutual and with no hard feelings. We ask that you respect his... Continue Reading →
Spite to release new album ‘Dedication to Flesh’ on July 22
California metal band Spite will release its new album, "Dedication to Flesh," on July 22, 2022, via Rise Records. Pre-orders are available now here. The album announcement was accompanied by the release of the new single "Hangman," which can be streamed here. Watch the visualizer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JnhTMSSD84 "'Dedication to Flesh' is a reflection of the growing sound... Continue Reading →
Memphis May Fire shares ‘Your Turn’ visualizer, announces headline tour
Memphis May Fire has shared "Your Turn" from its upcoming seventh album "Remade in Misery." Watch the visualizer below. "'Your Turn' is our ninth and final single before the album comes out as a whole," vocalist Matty Mullins said. "It's been such a wild and rewarding ride to release music in such a non-traditional way, especially because even... Continue Reading →
The Acacia Strain announces summer 2022 tour
The Acacia Strain—Vincent Bennett (vocals), Kevin Boutot (drums), Devin Shidaker (guitar) and Griffin Landa (bass)— has announced the "Tune Low Die Slow" summer 2022 headline U.S. tour. The tour will kick off on June 24 in Connecticut and run through July 17 in New Hampshire. Support will come from Malevolence, I AM and 156/Silence. All dates are below. Get... Continue Reading →
Memphis May Fire shares ‘Only Human’ featuring AJ Channer of Fire from the Gods
Memphis May Fire has shared "Only Human" from its upcoming seventh album, "Remade in Misery." The track features guest vocals from Fire from the Gods' AJ Channer. Watch the visualizer below. "'Only Human' is one of my personal favorites off the new record," vocalist Matty Mullins said. "AJ Channer is the only guest vocalist on the new album and... Continue Reading →
Kublai Khan TX shares ‘Loyal to None’ from upcoming EP
Kublai Khan TX has shared the new song "Loyal to None" from its upcoming EP "Lowest Form of Animal," due April 1, 2022, via Rise Records (pre-order here). Listen to the song and watch the visualizer below. "'Loyal to None' is loyal to no one," singer Matthew Honeycutt said. "When trust comes with tragedy and loyalty leads to... Continue Reading →
Spite announces U.S. headline tour
Spite, which signed to Rise Records in late 2021, has announced its "One Step Closer to Becoming God" U.S. headline tour, kicking off in spring 2022. Support will come from Boundaries, Vatican, No Zodiac (May 20 to June 5 only) and Bodybox. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. PST Friday, Feb. 25, at www.spitecult.com. Tour... Continue Reading →