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  • Genre-Bending Pop Rock Band ALLBROOK STATION Release New Single “CROWN” via SAMSA/ Create Music Group

    Genre-Bending Pop Rock Band ALLBROOK STATION Release New Single “CROWN” via SAMSA/ Create Music Group New Single Offers a Glimpse Into Forthcoming 2026 Album, All We Have Is Pain
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    For Immediate Release Rising pop rock trailblazers ALLBROOK STATION have officially released their bold new single, “CROWN,” available now on all streaming platforms via SAMSA/Create Music Group. The explosive track is from the band’s highly anticipated album All We Have Is Pain, set for release in 2026. Since its release, “CROWN” has already been featured on two major editorial playlists—“New In Rock” and “New Music Daily”—further cementing the band’s place as one of the most exciting emerging acts in the modern rock landscape.  Vocalist and songwriter Burke Louis opened up about the origins of the track, “I was once told, ‘You can have smaller dreams or better friends.’ At the time, I was standing at a crossroads- picking between a safe career in finance or diving headfirst into music. I’d been writing for a couple years, and one line kept haunting me: ‘I got a crown but it’s not big enough.’ That’s all I had. I called up Jessie Gomez (long before we were writing partners) and Crown was
    born.”      He continues, “But not the version you’re hearing now. This version came two years later, after life had kicked the door in: a divorce, the murder of a
    close friend, being robbed by a business partner, and having to leave my dream home in California to crash in a room at Jessie’s place in Utah. That’s when ‘Crown’ took on a new meaning. It became a declaration. A warning shot. A refusal to stay small. This is for anyone who’s been told they’re not good enough. I’m not just coming for the crown… I’m saying it was mine all along, and it’s still not enough for me. I want it all.”  “CROWN” captures the unrelenting ambition, defiance, and resilience that define ALLBROOK STATION’s sound—an anthem for anyone fighting to claim their place and demand more from life.  The single sets the stage for what promises to be a groundbreaking new era for the band, as All We Have Is Pain approaches in 2026. Fans can stream “CROWN” now! Stay tuned for more updates! Stream the single now:
     https://createmusic.fm/crown  WATCH Allbrook Station – “Crown” (Lyric Video):    
    Upcoming Shows:September 26 2025 at The Pearl On Main in Midvale, Utah
     Allbrook Station is a genre-bending pop rock band from Salt Lake City
    known for their explosive live shows, anthemic hooks, and cinematic
    production. Formed in 2024, the group fuses modern rock, hip-hop, and
    raw emotional storytelling into a sound that hits as hard as it heals—
    bold, defiant, and unapologetically real.

    Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Burke Louis, the band is completed by
    bassist Jessie Gomez, drummer Nate Smeding, producer/guitarist Randy
    Slaugh, and DJ Frank Zoo. Together, they’ve crafted a sound that’s
    equal parts chaos and clarity.

    In early 2025, Allbrook Station signed with Create Music Group and
    indie label SAMSA, marking their arrival with a debut single, “Chimerical,”
    which landed on Apple Music’s “New in Rock” editorial playlist and has
    since racked up hundreds of thousands of streams across platforms.
    Their follow-up singles are only getting louder and building major momentum.

    With industry eyes watching and a growing cult following behind them,

    Allbrook Station is carving their lane in the next wave of rock.
    For More Information Please Visit:YouTube InstagramTikTok Facebook

  • Reminder! Metal rule breakers LORNA SHORE head to Cleveland 9/26 with brand new material from “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me”

    LORNA SHORE

    Returns In 2025 With New Album

    & North American Tour

    I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me

    To Be Released September 12 Via Century Media Records

    First Single “Oblivion” Debuts Today

    See The Music Video HERE

    Tour Kicks Off September 17 With Support From

    The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent & PeelingFlesh

    Tickets Go On Sale Friday May 23

    Special Presales Begin Monday May 19

    Find More Information At

    IFeelTheEverblackFesteringWithinMe.com

    (Credit: Zac Schiffer)

    The rumors are true — Lorna Shore are back in 2025 with new music and a new tour to lay their stake as one of the most impressive extreme metal acts to emerge in recent memory.

    After a mysterious billboard appeared on the New Jersey Turnpike in the band’s hometown, Lorna Shore today confirms that their new album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me is set for release on September 12 via Century Media Records.

    It’s led by the blistering first single “Oblivion” debuting today. See the music video, directed by Dylan Hryciuk of Versa Films, HERE.

    Says vocalist Will Ramos of the track, “Writing this song felt like the culmination of all the things that we’ve done in the past, but brought to the next level; a more evolved version of what Lorna Shore truly is.” He adds, “I imagined a post-apocalyptic world in the (hopefully distant) future. A world where we have sown the seeds of our own destruction. The idea that we wished for better, hoped we were doing something that would help save us in this dying world, only to end up accelerating its inevitable destruction. This brings up the question; what is right? Do we even know what we’re doing? What have we done to try and actually change anything? Are we watering the earth or just feeding a constantly growing fire?”

    With the release of their upcoming fifth album, the first in three years since 2022’s Pain Remains, Lorna Shore’s incredible journey continues. They’ve hit the viral Spotify charts, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, embarked on highly successful tours and in the process, galvanized a significant fanbase that hangs onto the band’s quest for stylistic inversion. But by virtue of physical onslaught and wanting to divine truth from their music, Lorna Shore have kept themselves fired up by torching the metal rulebook at every turn, practically demanding that other genres step up their game.

    I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me will be available in the following formats:

    • Digital album – all platforms
    • Ltd. CD Edition in O-Card – all retailers
    • Standard CD Jewelcase – all Australian retailers
    • Ltd. Deluxe Gatefold golden 2LP & Slipmat in O-Card – all ex-US retailers
    • Gatefold black 2LP – all ex-US retailers
    • Ltd. Gatefold dark blue marbled 2LP – Available from cmdistro.de & selected Indie retailers, and Bandcamp (Ltd. 1000 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold light blue-black haze 2LP – HMV (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold transp. coke bottle green 2LP – Artist First (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Side A/B split (black&white) 2LP – Impericon (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold transp. magenta 2LP – Impericon (Ltd. 300 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold clear-lilac haze 2LP – EMP (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Gatefold translucent milky clear 2LP – all US retailers
    • Gatefold Light Blue Marble 2LP – all US Indie retailers
    • Ltd. Gatefold Sea Blue Smoke 2LP – Hot Topic (Ltd. 750 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Forevermore 2LP – Band (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Oblivion 2LP – Band (Ltd. 500 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Ever Black 2LP – Band (Ltd. 1000 units)
    • Ltd. Gatefold Lionheart 2LP – Band (Tour) (Ltd. 1000 units)

    Fans can pre-save the album HERE and find their preferred physical and digital retailer HERE.

    A massive new album merch line is also available for pre-order at: www.lornashoreband.com

    The full track list includes:

    1. Prison of Flesh
    2. Oblivion
    3. In Darkness
    4. Unbreakable
    5. Glenwood
    6. Lionheart
    7. Death Can Take Me
    8. War Machine
    9. A Nameless Hymn
    10.  Forevermore

    Lorna Shore will bring tracks from I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me and other hits on the road beginning in September, joined by The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent and PeelingFlesh in a tour produced by Live Nation. General tickets go on sale Friday, May 23 and fan presales will begin Monday May 19 as follows:

    Citi Presale: Monday, May 19 at 10am local (U.S. only)

    Lorna Shore Presale: Monday, May 19 at 12pm local

    AMEX Presale: Tuesday, May 20 at 10am local (Canada only)

    Live Nation Presale: Tuesday, May 20 at 10am local

    Ticketmaster Presale: Tuesday, May 20 at 10am local

    Spotify Presale: Wednesday, May 21 at 10am local

    Blabbermouth Presale: Wednesday, May 21 at 10am local

    Local Presales: Wednesday, May 21 at 10am local

    All presales end Thursday, May 22 at 10pm local

    LORNA SHORE FALL 2025 TOUR
    With The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent and PeelingFlesh

    September 17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

    September 18 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival*

    September 20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Festival*

    September 21 National Harbor, MD @ The Theater at MGM National HarborSeptember 23 Greensboro, NC @ Special Events Center

    September 24 Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle

    September 26 Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion

    September 27 Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre

    September 28 Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory

    September 30 Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy

    October 1 Tampa, FL @ Yuengling Center

    October 3 Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall

    October 4 Irving, TX @ Toyota Music Factory

    October 5 Cedar Park, TX @ H-E-B Center Cedar Park

    October 6 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion

    October 9 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

    October 10 Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Concert Theater

    October 12 Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

    October 13 San Diego, CA @ SOMA

    October 14 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

    October 15 San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic

    October 17 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

    October 18 Vancouver, BC @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

    October 20 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center

    October 21 Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

    October 23 Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed

    October 24 Maplewood, MN @ Myth Live

    October 25 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom

    October 27 Toronto, ON @ Great Canadian Casino Resort

    October 28 Laval, QC @ Place Bell

    October 30 New York, NY @ The Theater at Madison Square Garden

    *Festival dates

    Find more info and tickets at www.lornashoreband.com

    (Photo by Mike Elliott)

    Find Lorna Shore Online

    Website: https://lornashorestore.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LornaShore/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lornashore/

    X: https://x.com/lornashore

    YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@LornaShore

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lornashoreofficial

  • MAD MAX – reveals Comic-Style Lyric Video for “Piece Of Candy” from upcoming “Heavy Metal” reissue, starts pre-sale & announces brand-new studio album + many more surprises for 2026!

    MAD MAX
    Reveals Comic-Style Lyric Video for “Piece Of Candy” from upcoming “Heavy Metal” reissue, starts pre-sale & announces brand-new studio album 
    + many more surprises for 2026!    The German hard rock legends MAD MAX are gearing up for an exciting run of releases leading into their 45th anniversary in 2026. Fans won’t have to wait long: on November 28th, 2025, the band will re-release their very first recordings— the debut EP In Concert (1981) and the groundbreaking full-length Heavy Metal (1982). Both titles have been remastered by Rolf Munkes (Crematory, etc.) and will be available on CD, LP, and digital. Pre-order now on: https://madmax.rpm.link/heavymetalPR

    Alongside these reissues, the band has more surprises in store: the long-awaited MAD MAX comic 
    drawn by Maestro Arturo Said – one of the most famous and renowned comic artists in Latin America  – unreleased photo material, detailed liner notes, and exclusive insights into the band’s history!As part of this re-release campaign, MAD MAX now proudly present a brand-new lyric video, inspired by the upcoming Mad Max comic, for their classic “Piece Of Candy”! The song is a reminder of the band’s pioneering spirit, bringing the early fire of the German rock and metal scene back to life with a fresh punch for today’s listeners.Founding member and main songwriter Jürgen Breforth reflects:“When I founded Mad Max in 1981 in my hometown of Münster, I never dreamed that we’d celebrate our 45th anniversary in 2026. The entire Mad Max reissue release feels like a wonderful journey in time for me.The first single and video “Piece Of Candy” takes me back into the year 1981.The song is actually based on the very first guitar riff that I wrote for Mad Max. I was blown away when Mad Max singer Andreas Baesler came up with the lyrics. It was one of those magic moments when you know you have created something very special together. Now, more than 40 years later, this song is still one of my all time Mad Max favourites and I can’t wait to play it live again for our fans.”Stream / Download “Piece Of Candy”:https://madmax.rpm.link/candyPRWatch the comic-inspired lyric video for “Piece Of Candy” premiering HERELooking ahead, 2026 will also mark the band’s 45th anniversary in grand style with the release of a brand-new studio album via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Titled Stories Of Destiny, the monumental record will resurrect extraordinary songs that had remained in the shadows for decades—reimagined by Breforth and the current line-up.

    In other news, Crush Concerts will now handle all national and international concert and festival bookings for MAD MAX, joining forces with the band at the perfect time as they prepare to take their music across the globe once again.

    Fans can expect the ultimate MAD MAX experience: the legendary reissues this November, and the monumental Stories Of Destiny album in March 2026 followed by an extensive touring schedule, with many more news to be revealed soon!Visit MAD MAX online:
    https://madmaxlegacy.com/ 
    https://www.facebook.com/madmax.legacy.band
    https://www.instagram.com/madmaxlegacybandVisit ROAR online: 
    Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rpm_roar
    X: https://x.com/rpmroar
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rpmroar

  • Fortress of Rock: 7 Powerful Highlights from Sweden’s Historic Metal Debut

    This September the centuries-old Bohus Fortress in Sweden, a site that has stood since the 1600s and witnessed countless Nordic battles, opened its gates to a different kind of conquest: the power of rock.

    The inaugural Fortress of Rock transformed the historic stronghold into a stage where music and heritage collided, creating an atmosphere both unique and unforgettable. The festival gathered several local acts from the Swedish scene, spanning from punk to heavy metal, along with tribute performances that celebrated rock’s enduring spirit. Among them, Styren delivered the standout performance of the night.

    Despite the evening’s recurring sound challenges—a hurdle that affected most of the lineup—Styren rose above the setbacks with remarkable energy and stage presence. Frontman Magnus showcased impressive vocal precision, while the band’s tight execution kept the audience engaged from start to finish.

    Rather than being diminished by the audio issues, Styren’s performance proved their resilience and ability to command a crowd under any circumstance. Audience response was enthusiastic, with fans singing along, cheering, and supporting the bands not only with their presence but also by purchasing merchandise.

    Beyond Styren’s standout set, the entire lineup delivered with brutal precision. Smoking Snakes, Sister Swing, H.E.A.T, Royal Rising, Dahlia, and Blind For A Moment each brought distinct energy—from venomous riffs to punk fury and melodic force. Despite technical setbacks, every act held the crowd, proving that Fortress of Rock wasn’t just a debut—it was a collective uprising of Sweden’s underground scene.

    The sense of community was palpable, as attendees embraced the opportunity to back their local scene in such a historic setting. Food stalls offered local bites and festival classics, while craft vendors sold handmade crochet dolls—amigurumi—that added a personal touch to the merch zone. Cold beer was available for purchase, and vinyl records gave collectors a chance to take home sonic relics. The overall spirit of camaraderie made the fortress feel alive once more—not with battles, but with the unifying force of music.

    With its strong foundation, remarkable setting, and clear support from the community, Fortress of Rock has all the potential to become an annual tradition in the heart of Sweden’s music culture.

    Official Flyer Fortess of Rock
    Magnus Styren
    Fortress of Rock
    Fortress of Rock

    Don’t miss the Summer Europe 2025 tour breakdown.

  • Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Continues 2025 Season With Upcoming Galleries At Music Festivals & Gallery Show in NYC; Featuring Artworks From Dave Navarro, Jay Weinberg, Matt Skiba, Jesse Michaels, Mike Gallo, Warren Fitzgerald & More

    Punk Rock & Paintbrushes

    Continues 2025 Season With

    Upcoming Galleries At Fall Festivals:

    Riot Fest (Sept 19-21 In Chicago, IL)

    Furnace Fest (Oct 3-5 In Birmingham, AL)

    Plus, Special Gallery Show In New York City, Sept 26-27

    Featuring The Artwork Of Musicians Including

    Dave Navarro, Jay Weinberg, Matt Skiba, Jesse Michaels,

    Mike Gallo, Warren Fitzgerald,

    Plus Originals From Artists Lisa Brownlee, Jason Adams & More

    RSVPs Open Now For NYC Show HERE

    Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Just Wrapped Summer Tour

    With The Offspring, Present Art & Photo Exhibits

    At Each North American Stop Of The Band’s SUPERCHARGED Tour

    LOS ANGELES, CA (September 10, 2025) — Punk Rock & Paintbrushes is where art and music come together, as the collective presents exhibits at galleries and music festivals around the world, each featuring original artworks from musicians and the music community that showcases creativity in a whole new light. 

    After wrapping up a summer tour with The Offspring where Punk Rock & Paintbrushes  presented art and photo exhibits at each North American date of the SUPERCHARGED Tour, the collective has a few festival dates remaining for 2025, including:

    September 19-21 Riot Fest (Chicago, IL)

    October 3-5 Furnace Fest (Birmingham, AL)

    The Riot Fest exhibit will feature the works of Matt Skiba, Jesse Michaels, Dave Navarro, Joe Lilak, Brian Diaz, Bob Dob, Kerry Smith, Stacie Stevenson, and Jason Adams. Plus, a special art auction featuring Fender guitars painted and signed by bands playing the event including Alkaline Trio, All Time Low, Gwar, Cobra Starship, Dropkick Murphys and more. Riot Fest headliners Green Day and Weezer as well as recently announced special guest John Stamos will also have several signed items up for auction to benefit charity partners including The Riot Fest Foundation, Alameda County Foodbank and Claddagh Fund. The auction will open at door time on Friday, September 19 and close the evening of Sunday, September 21.

    The Furnace Fest exhibit will feature the works of Dave Navarro, Jay Weinberg, Jesse Michaels, Jason Adams, Matt Skiba, Paul Kobriger, Mike Gallo, Tiffany Anastasia Lowe and Bob Dob. Plus, a special art auction featuring Fender guitars painted and signed by bands such as Jimmy Eat World (including a signature Jim Adkins Fender guitar) and Dropkick Murphys to benefit the Claddagh Fund and “More Than Words” Foundation.

    Punk Rock & Paintbrushes  will also host a special gallery show in New York City, September 26-27, the organization’s first event in NYC since 2022, featuring the works of Jesse Michaels, Mike Gallo, Jay Weinberg, Warren Fitzgerald, Bob Dob, Lisa Brownlee and Tiffany Anastasia Lowe. Artists will be onsite at the opening reception on September 26 from 6-10 p.m. On September 27, a VIP event from 2-3 p.m. will include an artist Q&A panel. RSVPs are now open at: NYC-PRPB.eventbrite.com

    Says Dave Navarro, “I am psyched to have my work shown along with these incredible artists and seen by likeminded audiences who I connect with on both a musical and artistic level.”

    And Jesse Michaels (Operation Ivy) adds of the inspiration of his works on display, “I like to paint human and animal subjects inspired by 20th century modern and early contemporary painters as well as by outsider and folk art. When I start a painting, I am always 100% convinced it’s going to fail and when it succeeds, it feels like the universe intervened in some mysterious way. That help from something beyond what I think are my abilities is the only thing that I’m interested in. The best word to describe that unseen hand is ‘freedom.’”

    Punk Rock & Paintbrushes founder Emily Nielsen adds, “We are looking forward to working with not only an incredible lineup of our artists and showcasing them this Fall, but also everyone else who makes what we do possible and the positive impact we are able to bring. The bands that are a part of our auction truly see the bigger picture in helping others through their platform. A huge thank you to Riot Fest and Furnace Fest for having us be part of the events.”

    About Punk Rock & Paintbrushes

    Punk Rock & Paintbrushes is a niche and unique art management company as well as art show production brand that creates art shows at galleries and music festivals across the world and works with a variety of non-profits using art as a tool to make a positive impact for all. The roots reach back to 2007 when founder Emily Nielsen asked friend Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) to paint a piece of art with the lyrics to the Rise Against song “Survive” for her after overcoming a battle with cancer. The painting has traveled around the world with Emily and is an everyday reminder that “How we survive is what makes us who we are.” Today, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes manages talented artists across the globe who share their love of music and art, and brings art to collectors and fans from all walks of life. 

    Website: www.punkrockart.com

    Instagram: @punkrockandpaintbrushes