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  • Serj Tankian Announces New Album: Covers, Collaborations & Collages on Serjical Strike Records/Create Music Group

    SERJ TANKIAN ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM COVERS, COLLABORATIONS & COLLAGES ON SERJICAL STRIKE RECORDS/CREATE MUSIC GROUP   FIRST SONG “ELECTRIC DREAMS” OUT TODAY LISTEN HERE   FULL COMPILATON LP RELEASES OCTOBER 24
    Photo credit: Travis Shinn
    Covers, Collaborations & Collages album cover by D.S. Bradford (original photo by Travis Shinn)
    Aug. 22, 2025, LOS ANGELES — Visionary musician, poet, and activist Serj Tankian returns with a stunning new project, Covers, Collaborations & Collages—a genre-spanning collection that celebrates artistic unity, reinvention, and storytelling.
    The first single, “Electric Dreams,” (listen: https://createmusic.fm/electricdreams) is available today, via Serjical Strike Records/Create Music Group, launching a ten-week release schedule where a new track will drop each week, culminating in the full compilation album, releasing on Oct. 24, 2025.
    This deeply personal and eclectic body of work features Tankian’s powerful reinterpretations and remarkable collaborations. Among the highlights is a beautifully haunting cover of Chris de Burgh’s “I’m Counting On You,” reimagined with Tankian’s unmistakable emotional intensity.
    Covers, Collaborations & Collages showcases striking creative partnerships with some of today’s most innovative artists. Tankian joins with lauded producer Deadmau5 on the hypnotic “A Seed,” New Zealand singer/songwriter Bic Runga’s ethereal voice weaves with Tankian’s in the duet “Things Unspoken,” and acclaimed composer Lucas Vidal creates a sonic canvas upon which Tankian vocally illustrates a scene of the devolution of civilization and the end times, bellowing “There are no more empires / Just burning campfires” on the powerful and cinematic “Apocalyptic Dance.”
    Rounding out the collection, Tankian’s cover of Armenian songwriter Ruben Hakhverdyan’s “When Death Arrives,” is a poignant reminder of the reality of our mortality, musing through the eyes of the departed and reminding listeners of the undeniable importance love and truth hold in this world.
    Adding a visual dimension to the music, each single’s artwork, and the album’s evocative main cover, has been created by artist D.S. Bradford, who also contributes lead guitar work on the soaring track “Kneeling Away From The Sun.”
    With each weekly release, Tankian will share the inspirations and stories, inspirations, and artistic intentions behind the songs, inviting listeners into the creative process like never before.
    Serj Tankian’s video intro to Covers, Collaborations & Collages
    “Similar to Foundations, these are pre-existing archival recordings, some of them from way back,” says Tankian. “I wanted to put out a record of collaborations I haven’t released before, along with covers, which I haven’t done. The rest, the collages, are parts that fit the puzzle in the same tone, the same vibe.”
    “Electric Dreams” single cover by D.S. Bradford  
    Covers, Collaborations & Collages track list:
    1.    Electric Dreams
    2.    A Seed (feat. Deadmau5)
    3.    I’m Counting On You
    4.    I’m In Heaven
    5.    Things Unspoken (feat. Bic Runga)
    6.    I Found You
    7.    Kneeling Away From The Sun
    8.    Apocalyptical Dance (feat. Lucas Vidal)
    9.    Sonic Expulsions
    10. When Death Arrives
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  • Anciients Prove their Mettle on “Is It Your God”

    Quest Beyond Our Minds 2025 U.S. Tour
    with Dawn of Ouroboros, Armed for Apocalypse, Nott and Exist
    August 27 – Seattle, WA @ Substation [TICKETS]*
    August 28 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s [TICKETS]*
    August 29 – Boise, ID @ The Shredder [TICKETS]**
    August 30 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon [TICKETS]**
    August 31 – Colorado Springs, CO @ What’s Left Records [TICKETS]**
    September 2 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street [TICKETS]**
    September 4 – Atlanta, GA @ ProgPower USA [TICKETS]
    September 5 – Gastonia, NC @ The Rooster [TICKETS]***
    September 6 – New Orleans, LA @ No Dice [TICKETS]***
    September 7 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It [TICKETS]***
    September 8 – Houston, TX @ Pub 529 [TICKETS]****
    September 9 – Dallas, TX @ TX Tea Room [TICKETS]****
    September 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground [TICKETS]*****
    September 12 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]*****
    September 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead [TICKETS]*****
    September 14 – San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside [TICKETS]*****
    September 16 – Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonel [TICKETS]*****
    September 17 – Reno, NV @ The Cellar*****
    September 18 – Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s [TICKETS]******
    September 19 – Richland, WA @ Ray’s Golden Lion [TICKETS]******
    September 20 – Bellingham, WA,@ The Shakedown [TICKETS]******
    * w/ Dawn of Ouroboros + Nott
    ** w/ Dawn of Ouroboros
    *** w/ Dawn of Ouroboros + Exist
    **** w/ Armed for Apocalypse + Exist
    ***** w/ Armed for Apocalyspe
    ****** w/ Armed for Apocalyspe + NottThanks, – will
    After almost a decade of soul searching through the Canadian wilderness, Anciients are finally returning to the U.S. Starting next week, the heavy, heady and heartfelt Canucks will guide neighboring metal legions through the many peaks of their latest JUNO Award-winning album Beyond the Reach of the Sun. During this month-long trek, the band will blaze across both coasts and the Southwest with special stops down south around ProgPower USA.”It’s been a long time coming”, frontman Kenny Cook says, “We look forward to seeing our American fans out on the road!”As they prepare to hit the road hard, today, Anciients are releasing a new video for the one track off Beyond the Reach of the Sun that really tested their mettle. “Is It Your God” questions the existence of a higher power with grungy grooves and faith-shaking death growls. But its heavenly fusion of soulful leads, cosmic keys and mind-blowing riffs prove why this band are guiding lights for progressive metal.”This song asks how someone can believe in a higher power when given a life full of despair and anguish”, Cook says. “Do you continue to restrict your happiness while living this life, in hopes of joy for eternity? Or do you question whether it’s all for nothing?

    “Watch the video for “Is It Your God” on the Season of Mist YouTube channel. 
    https://youtu.be/QYAjywHYNZA

    Get tickets for Anciients U.S. Tour
    https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/anciients/Quest Beyond Our Minds 2025 U.S. Tour
    with Dawn of Ouroboros, Armed for Apocalypse, Nott and ExistAugust 27 – Seattle, WA @ Substation [TICKETS]*
    August 28 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s [TICKETS]*
    August 29 – Boise, ID @ The Shredder [TICKETS]**
    August 30 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon [TICKETS]**
    August 31 – Colorado Springs, CO @ What’s Left Records [TICKETS]**
    September 2 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street [TICKETS]**
    September 4 – Atlanta, GA @ ProgPower USA [TICKETS]
    September 5 – Gastonia, NC @ The Rooster [TICKETS]***
    September 6 – New Orleans, LA @ No Dice [TICKETS]***
    September 7 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It [TICKETS]***
    September 8 – Houston, TX @ Pub 529 [TICKETS]****
    September 9 – Dallas, TX @ TX Tea Room [TICKETS]****
    September 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground [TICKETS]*****
    September 12 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]*****
    September 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead [TICKETS]*****
    September 14 – San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside [TICKETS]*****
    September 16 – Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonel [TICKETS]*****
    September 17 – Reno, NV @ The Cellar*****
    September 18 – Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s [TICKETS]******
    September 19 – Richland, WA @ Ray’s Golden Lion [TICKETS]******
    September 20 – Bellingham, WA,@ The Shakedown [TICKETS]******
    * w/ Dawn of Ouroboros + Nott
    ** w/ Dawn of Ouroboros
    *** w/ Dawn of Ouroboros + Exist
    **** w/ Armed for Apocalypse + Exist
    ***** w/ Armed for Apocalyspe
    ****** w/ Armed for Apocalyspe + NottBeyond the Reach of the Sun is available now on Season of Mist. Order & Stream
    https://orcd.co/anciientsbeyondthereachofthesunPraise for Beyond the Reach of the Sun“It’s a welcome return from a band still at the top of their game” – Exclaim!

    “…another classic album” – Vancouver Sun“One of the heaviest prog metal bands of all time” – Loudwire (Best of 2024″a welcome return and striking evolution of the Anciients sound and wondrous progressive metal showcase” –     Angry Metal Guy (Best of 2024)”A majestic mind-trip” – No Clean Singing (Best of 2024)”Anciients have never been better” – MetalSucks (Best of 2024)“An obvious prog metal masterpiece” – Blabbermouth“Anciients deliver their message with power, finesse and soul” – New Noise“A pure hit, a solid 10/10 and will no doubt be summiting many people’s album of the year lists” – Everything is Noise

    “Imagine the strongest moments of Voice Of The Void (“Ibex Eye”) and Heart Of Oak (“Raise the Sun”) and you’ll have an idea of what Beyond The Reach Of The Sun is like: nearly an hour of top-notch progressive metal” – Heavy Music HQ (Album of the Week)”Every note seems calculated, and each track interconnected, but yet the album breathes, and deeply. This is indeed a new pinnacle of Progressive Metal, and the band carries that flag high” – Metal Temple

    “Anciients are probably the most talented prog band out there” – Metal Bite    Lineup
    Kenny Cook (vocals, guitar)
    Mike Hannay (drums)
    Brock MacInnes (rhythm guitar)
    Rory O’Brien (bass)Guest musicians
    Justin Hagberg plays keyboard on “Forbidden Sanctuary”, “Is It Your God”, “Melt the Crown”, “Candescence”, “In the Absence of Wisdom”.Jess Gander plays synths on “Candescence” and “Cloak of the Vast and Black”.Recording studio
    Rain City RecordersProducer / sound engineer
    Jesse Gander
    Assisted by Szymon WojciechMastering studio and engineer
    Stu McKillop @ Rain City MasteringMixing studio and engineer
    Jesse Gander Rain City RecordersCover artwork artist 
    Adam Burke @ Nightjar IllustrationsBio
    Kevin Stewart-Panko

    Pre-order & Stream: https://orcd.co/anciientsbeyondthereachofthesunPress kit: https://

    https://anciientriffs.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-reach-of-the-sun
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    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/anciients/603538280
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YQOcYukzO6U1MjFcavDUE?si=4QWahfZxQjOmAI7nYrav6g&nd=1&dlsi=0142e5e62ae54105

  • ALTER BRIDGE’s BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL takes flight – landing at Cardiff Castle in June 2026


    ALTER BRIDGE’S BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL TAKES FLIGHT

    ALTER BRIDGE TO HEADLINE BRAND NEW ROCK EVENT

    AT TK MAXX PRESENTS DEPOT LIVE AT CARDIFF CASTLE – JUNE 27, 2026

    WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS SKINDRED, PLUS FLORENCE BLACK, CARDINAL BLACK, & MORE

    A brand new rock festival is landing in the heart of Wales – and it’s set to make some serious noise.

    On Saturday 27th June, 2026, the grounds of Cardiff Castle will be shaken to their foundations as ALTER BRIDGE’s inaugural BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL bursts onto the scene with a monumental lineup the global rock heavyweights will headline.

    Tickets go on general sale from 9:30am Friday 22nd August via blackbirdfest.com, with a range of presales kicking off from 9:30am on Tuesday 19th August

    Launching their own festival marks a key moment for ALTER BRIDGE – not just as a celebration of their legacy, but as a bold step into curating their own live experience, bringing together a handpicked lineup of artists and connecting with fans in a whole new way.

    With more than two decades under their belts, ALTER BRIDGE continue to carve their name deeper into rock history. Known for their thunderous live shows, searing dual guitars, and unforgettable melodies, the Florida-formed four piece – Myles Kennedy (vocals/guitar), Mark Tremonti (guitar/vocals), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums) – have played to millions worldwide and earned a reputation as one of the most consistent and respected names in modern rock.

    Now, after more than seven years away from Welsh stages, they’re coming back with something big.

    “We realised we haven’t played Wales in over seven years,” says Myles Kennedy. “To make up for lost time, we thought it would be cool to do something extra special. So with that said, we are stoked to announce The Blackbird Festival. Not only does this commemorate 20-plus years of being a band, but it’s also a way to show our appreciation for the fans in Wales who’ve patiently waited for our return.”

    Joining ALTER BRIDGE as very special guests are none other than SKINDRED, the unstoppable Welsh heroes whose unique blend of metal, reggae, punk and riotous energy has made them a live favourite across the globe. Expect nothing short of total carnage when Benji Webbe and co. hit the stage on home turf. And don’t forget a t-shirt to join in with the Newport Helicopter.

    Also set to perform are rising Welsh powerhouse trio FLORENCE BLACK, known for their heavy-hitting anthems and gritty, melodic swagger, and the soul-infused, arena-ready sounds of CARDINAL BLACK, whose star continues to rise at rocket speed. One more band is still to be announced, so keep your eyes locked on the lineup for a final surprise.

    Fans eager to be part of the first-ever BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL can get tickets and all the latest updates via blackbirdfest.com and official social media pages.

    Fans can explore VIP upgrades, full tour dates, and tickets for all ALTER BRIDGE performances at alterbridge.com

    ALTER BRIDGE will release their new, self-titled, eighth studio album via Napalm Records on January 9th, 2026.

    Produced once again by longtime collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette, the record promises to deliver the powerful, emotionally driven sound the band is known for – just in time to fuel a triumphant return to UK & European stages for the group’s previously announced Spring 2026 headline arena run. The album was recorded over two months at the legendary 5150 Studios in California and Baskette’s studio in Florida.

    Pre-orders are available now at https://www.lnk.to/AB-AlterBridge

    Blackbird Festival 2026 is presented as part of TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle by promoters DEPOT Live and Cuffe and Taylor.

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  • SCOTT STAPP’s Rock-Fueled Western, “Deadman’s Trigger: A Short Film”, Out Now

    SCOTT STAPP Releases Deadman’s Trigger: A Short Film 
    Co-Starring Anthony Stapp | Watch HERE

    “…a peaceful man, pushed beyond his breaking point toward retribution…” 
    (Billboard Magazine) 

    Latest Solo Album, Higher Power, Out Now | Order HERE
    Grammy winning songwriter, solo artist, and Creed frontman SCOTT STAPP has released Deadman’s Trigger: A Short Film. The 9 minute, 13 second short co-stars Scott Stapp & Anthony Stapp, directed by Tyler Dunning Evans, with music by SCOTT STAPP. The film features “Deadman’s Trigger,” the 3rd single from chart-topping solo album Higher Power (Napalm Records) – the track is climbing the rock charts now after two consecutive radio hits – “Higher Power” and “Black Butterfly” reached Top Ten and Top Five, respectively. 

    As the inspiration and soundtrack for the father/son saga, “Deadman’s Trigger” is an explosive track that pulses with sonic swagger, anguish, and idealism. 

    Billboard marvels at Stapp’s loaded schedule as a solo artist and voice of Creed who’s “job description now includes starring as an action hero in a short film.” Executive Director, Jason Lipshutz continues:
    “In the middle of another successful touring season for his reunited band Creed, SCOTT STAPP has offered something unexpected: a 9-minute, high-octane short film, in which he stars as a man of faith who, Lord forgive him, has to go back to the old him.” 

    The rock-fueled Western was shot over two days at Whitehorse Ranch in Landers, CA. It’s a classic Hollywood show-down as a man of faith, haunted by unspeakable nightmares and villains, is forced to take matters into his own hands when what he loves is threatened. In a hail of Hellfire he protects, and is saved in return, by an unlikely hero. 
    Online speculation about the premiere began when a live-action trailer framed by film credits appeared on Monday (7/28). In it, a fully-loaded cowboy strolls frame as Old West music conjures Doc Holliday, cracked earth, and tumbleweeds. Their questions were answered when Deadman’s Trigger: A Short Film premiered Thursday, July 31, exclusively on YouTube. 

    Director Tyler Dunning Evans says:
    “Adapting Scott’s storyline for the screen was easy because he is a narrative songwriter – the arc is already there. As a collaborator, he’s clear on his vision and values other creators’ expertise. With Anthony on-set and Milan working behind the scenes, Scott was hands-on in establishing safety measures and his love for his kids translated to a vulnerable but fierce performance in the final cut.”
    Watch Deadman’s Trigger: A Short Film HERE
    Full Credits HERE
    On the Higher Power album: Stapp is “primed for a big decade, sounding as powerful as he did at half his age with a sense of newfound heaviness resting beneath his iconic voice” (Loudwire).

    “With 10 huge, earnest, soaring, anthemic tracks, Higher Power is everything you love about Scott Stapp.” (Esquire)

    “Higher Power is Stapp’s most complete solo offering to date — growling and energetic, but also admirably reflective” (Billboard)

    “Higher Power is a confessional for Scott, one that the now older and wiser singer is mature enough to tackle head on.” (Kerrang)

    “an emotional record relying more heavily on the lyrics and vocals than many rock records, which makes sense, because Stapp’s lyrics & stories have always been at the forefront”(Blabbermouth)
    Order Higher Power HERE:
    About SCOTT STAPP:
    One of the most iconic voices in rock, SCOTT STAPP first emerged as the high-energy, post-grunge frontman of Creed. He penned anthems like “Higher,” “My Own Prison,” “My Sacrifice,” “With Arms Wide Open,” “What If,” “Say I,” and “One”, and the band sold over 50 million albums, including a Diamond certification. Throughout the early 2000’s, Creed broke airplay records, sold out arenas, earned Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group. As a solo artist, Stapp has released the Platinum-certified The Great Divide (2005), Proof of Life (2013), The Space Between The Shadows (2019), and 2024’s chart-topping Higher Power.

    About CREED: 
    In 2024, after an 11-year hiatus, Creed announced two Summer of ’99 cruise festivals, a N. American tour, and the band’s own rock festival. After each event sold-out, the tour was extended into 2025, their 3rd sold-out Creed cruise sailed (with plans to sail again in 2026), and their festival grew into a 2-day event in Milwaukee in July. The Grammy and American Music Award-winning Creed formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1994. Now, they’ve exceeded one billion streams on Spotify alone, between “Higher,” “My Sacrifice,” “One Last Breath,” “With Arms Wide Open,” and “My Own Prison.” Nearly 30 years after Creed’s formation, the anthems composed by singer SCOTT STAPP and guitarist Mark Tremonti have become part of rock and alternative’s DNA. My Own Prison (1997) is one of the late 20th century’s biggest debuts. Human Clay (1999) and Weathered (2001) entered the Billboard 200 chart at #1. Their Full Circle (2009), album debuted at #1 on the Top Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative charts and #2 on the Billboard 200. With over 53M albums sold worldwide, Creed stands alongside Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, and Metallica as one of an elite few rock bands to earn RIAA Diamond-certified status, for more than 11 million sales of Human Clay in the US.
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  • BLACK VEIL BRIDES debut FIRST new track OF 2025 – THE BLISTERING “HALLELUJAH”


    BLACK VEIL BRIDES debut FIRST new track OF 2025 – THE BLISTERING “HALLELUJAH”
    https://blackveilbrides.lnk.to/Hallelujah Click here to watch official music video

    Band to debut “Hallelujah” at Warped Tour in Long Beach this month  South American headline tour to kick off in October

    (New York, NY) – On the heels of a successful tour alongside Baby Metal, Black Veil Brides are back with their first piece of new music since 2024’s chart-topping single “Bleeders.” The band – comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton and drummer Christian Coma – return to their roots with the aggressive new track “Hallelujah.” The Tampa Florida based choir “One Voice Ensemble” also leant their talents to the recording. The song is being released by their label partners Spinefarm and was produced by Andy Biersack and Jake Pitts.

    “Hallelujah” is now available via all digital service providers here: https://blackveilbrides.lnk.to/Hallelujah.  
    “’Hallelujah’ is an important song for us, not only because it is the first track from the new record, but also as a signifier of what’s to come for the band. On a narrative level, it represents the themes and ideas I am exploring lyrically on the album. I am fascinated by the current state of discourse and how often we seem to prioritize ideological certainty over the heart and soul of humanity. Over the years we have developed a tremendous connection with our audience, which is often dismissed or misinterpreted by the ‘scene.’  We stand at a unique inflection point culturally and I want to be able to speak openly about how much I believe in being true to yourself over the fear of mass hysteria or in-group recriminations,” explains Andy Biersack. “When my grandfather’s voice spoke to ‘the outcasts’ in the first moments of our first record in 2010, it was a sincere call to arms for all those who feel different. In many ways this record is the natural evolution of that same idea. This is the heaviest and most vitriolic BVB record by far but more importantly I believe it is the most sincere and honest record we have ever made.”

    To coincide with the new single, Black Veil Brides is releasing an animated video for “Hallelujah.” The video is directed by Marco Pavone (The Black Dahlia Murder, Pink Floyd, Shadow of Intent). The band will continue to release more visual content over the coming months to support the new song. A teaser for the track got fans in a frenzy when it was released last week. The official music video for “Hallelujah” can be seen here.

    The band will also be touring in support of the new single. The song will make its live performance debut at Warped Tour in Long Beach, CA on July 26th. Black Veil Brides will also be making appearances at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY (September 20), Rock The Locks Festival in Umatilla, OR (September 26) and Aftershock Festival (October 5) before heading to South America for six headline shows. The We Missed Ourselves Tour 2025 will also feature Underoath, Silverstein, Senses Fail, and I Set My Friends On Fire. Information on all ticket and VIP packages for Black Veil Brides dates can be found at: www.blackveilbrides.net. 

    Black Veil Brides 2025 Tour Dates
    July 26 / Long Beach, CA / Vans Warped Tour
    September 20 / Louisville, KY / Louder Than Life 
    September 26 /  Umatilla, OR / Rock the Locks Festival 
    October 5 / Sacramento, CA / Aftershock 
    October 25 / Mexico City, MEX / Velodromo Olimpico 
    October 28 / Bogota, COL / Chamorro City Hall
    October 31 / Santiago, Chile / Teatro Coliseo
    November 2 / Sao Paulo, BRZ / Vibra
    November 4 / Buenos Aires, ARG / Groove 
    November 15 / Orlando, FL / Vans Warped Tour  
    L to R: Jinxx (Guitars), Andy Biersack (Vocals), Christian Coma (Drums), Jake Pitts (Guitars), Lonny Eagleton (Bass) Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner

    Like their band name suggests, Black Veil Brides evoke transcendent visions of an impenetrable hereafter, intermingling with a steely focus on the dark passions and elusive mysteries of the here and now. A romantic fantasy first summoned in a small town by founder Andy Biersack – a creative who was fascinated with death rock, theatricality, and monsters (both real and imagined). It wasn’t until moving to Los Angeles that the unstoppable force the band is currently became finalized. The band (and its members Andy Biersack, Jake Pitts, Jinxx, Lonny Eagleton, Christian Coma) Instagram and Twitter accounts command close to 12 million followers between them. The Phantom Tomorrow, the group’s last full-length album, went to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart. Their last single “Bleeders” – through their new label home Spinefarm – propelled them to the top of the Active Rock radio charts. In the hearts and minds of their fans, the band represents an unwillingness to compromise and a resistance to critics (personal and professional), fueled by the same fire as the group’s own heroes, the iconoclasts whose creative output, once dismissed, is now canonized. Now after 15 years of leading the BVB Army, the next phase of Black Beil Brides begins with a joyful “Hallelujah.”