– CANDLEBOX is reigniting the flame this summer as it announces plans for a summer and fall tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album Lucy.  

Iconic guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN is ecstatic to announce his first tour of North America since 2003 — a 21-date headlining run that will kick off Sept. 9. The trek marks the latest leg of FRIEDMAN’s ongoing world tour in support of “Inferno,” his Billboard-charting, critically acclaimed solo album that so far has seen him complete a record-breaking tour across South America; perform extensively in Europe with acts such as Gus G. (Firewind, Ozzy Osbourne), Arch Enemy and Kreator; and play multiple high-profile gigs in his current home country of Japan, including a set at the country’s largest heavy metal festival, Loud Park.  

Coheed and Cambria release their new album, The Color Before The Sun, on Oct. 9 via 300 Entertainment. The band is giving fans an early listen, streaming the song and lyrics for “You Got Spirit, Kid” via Coheedandcambria.com, with the digital download of the single available globally on July 10.  

Jeff Scott Soto is one of today’s premier rock frontmen and vocalists and a union of hotshot young musicians: Jorge Salan (lead guitar), BJ (keyboards, guitars), David Z (bass) and Edu Cominato (drums), bring you a slamming blend of melody and muscle in some of the freshest power metal to surface in years present. Together they are SOTO. Upcoming SOTO ‘Live In The Vertigo’ tour dates:  

40 years, and still holding strong, I like to think that Rush has another 40 still in them after all this time. What I like to call the Canadian musketeers, this trio hailing from Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada conducted their 40th anniversary tour showcasing their legacy as Rock N Roll hall of famer’s.  

Louisiana road warriors, GOATWHORE, are currently crumbling stages across the country on a North American headlining tour that commenced last month. With support from Ringworm, Black Breath and labelmates Theories, the epic journey will consume over three-dozen venues upon its conclusion on July 12th. Additionally, the band will take part in this year’s Gwar B-Q in Richmond, Virginia in August as well as Knot Fest in San Bernardino, California in October.  

Wisconsin-based, scream-laden hardcore crossover hooligans, ZEBRAS – who features within their ranks members of Those Poor Bastards and Call Me Lightning (French Kiss/Revelation Records) — will release their brand new full-length next month via Secret Records.  

Seattle doom merchants, BROTHERS OF THE SONIC CLOTH, will bring their lumbering odes to stages throughout North America next month supporting Neurosis. Slated to embark on July 31st in Lawrence, Kansas, the trek will coil its way through sixteen cities, including one headlining performance, coming to a close on August 16th in Houston, Texas. Additional support will be provided by The Body, Sumac, Iron Tongue, and Pinkish Black on select dates. Comments legendary guitarist/vocalist Tad Doyle of the journey, “Being a huge fan of what Neurosis does for so long, we are really excited that we have the honor and privilege of being support for them on this tour. It is a gift for us to be able to do this.” BROTHERS... 

Victory Records is proud to usher in the new leaders of melodic hardcore, CONVEYER.  The band has laid a solid foundation over the last few years through numerous self-booked, successful North American tours and a self-released debut album, Worn Out.  As the newest addition to the Victory Records family, CONVEYER prepares to build on their devoted and faithful following with their sophomore release, When Given Time To Grow, set to be released September 4th, 2015.  Get a taste of the new album with the new song “Haven.”  

Atlantic recording artist Shinedown has announced the release of their long awaited new single. “Cut The Cord” – the multi-platinum certified rock band’s first new music in three years – is available now on the iTunes Store and at all DSPs.  

Philadelphia’s hypergrind violators, DIE CHOKING, will release their debut full-length LP, III, through The Compound Recs late this Summer, as the band begins their most rigorous tour schedule to date in the coming weeks.  

The Swedish heavy/doom metal outfit NOCTUM has recorded two brand new songs for a 7″ release! The 7″ features the title track “Until Then…Until The End” on Side A and “In Precious Time” on Side B and is set for release the 7th of August in a limited run of 500 copies (300 x black/200 x white)!