RAVEN BLACK are a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal – influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal music – is the soundtrack to vocalistRaven’s duality, as she shares her story of being a hybrid of both dark and light.
THE MUSIC
Taking from all their musical influences and mixing them
with all their favorite art, movies, ethnic background and life
experiences, every song is created to take their fans on a journey, an adventure and come out of it with new perspective and understanding. Some songs are melodic, some songs are dark, some songs are fun. Some songs are raging and psychotic, bull all the songs tell a story.
THE COMIC BOOK
A girl whose innocence was taken at a young age, overcoming her own demons, cursed by her predators, she discovers, she is half human half doll. The doll within is dark, she embraces her inner darkness and travels with her demons who protect her from the ones who seek to take her inner power. She is the key.
RAVEN BLACK is an American metal band originally founded in Los Angeles, California. Hailing as a “Dark Metal Carnival” The band has released 3 albums since 2016 and toured rigorously since, supporting acts such as Cradle of Filth, DevilDriver, Jinjer, Mushroomhead and Static-X. The band previously managed by The Oracle, (Dez Fafara of Coal Chamber and DevilDriver) and has worked exclusively with their producer Ulrich Wild (Grammy -nominated with works of Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones).
The band is set to release their newest album in September 2025 , “BLACK SONATA” with first single “FUCK YOU” beginning
March 13, 2025 with several new singles and music videos to come, and their first live appearance of the year at Rock Fest 2025.
PUSHING VERONICA, the powerhouse alt-rock band known for their electrifying sound and boundary-pushing style, has just released their latest single. With blistering guitars, intense vocals, and a pulse-pounding rhythm section, “NOVOCAINE” is set to take over the airwaves and remind the world what hard rock is all about.
“NOVOCAINE”
is a story of the hardships people are facing in today’s world where it seems that no one can get along with each other anymore. Sometimes the only way out of the crazy rigamarole of life is to anesthetize yourself in whatever form may be comforting whether it’s good or bad.
PUSHING VERONICA first emerged as the brainchild of then-16 year old frontman
Julien Silvås, a lifelong musician who’d already established himself on the scene via a
Warped Tour appearance with his previous band, The Local Rebellion. Fixated on a mission to herald a renaissance in the worlds of pop-punk and rock, Julien continued to grow the lineup — currently consisting of original founding member and bassist Noah Rozansky, guitarist Hunter Kubat, guitarist Daniel Flores and drummer Jason Maser.
Known for their uniquely catchy signature sound, PUSHING VERONICA build on the groundwork laid by legends from Queens of the Stone Age and Rage Against the Machine to Foo Fighters, Nirvana, The Offspring and beyond with an uninhibitedly irreverent approach. Lauded by major outlets like Alternative Press for their “infectious and high-spirited Green Day-like stylings”, the band have continued to grow their diverse and loyal fanbase over 4 US tours and a slew of other electric live performances to date.
Following a string of achievements including collaborating with renowned directors Dean Karr and Brian Cox on music videos and working with Grammy-winning producer Dave Schiffman, PUSHING VERONICA’S momentum is now at an all-time high as they prepare for their most ambitious year yet.
PUSHING VERONICA is emersed in a vote to be on the Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands for a chance to perform on the 2025 Vans Warped Tour main stage and share over $100,000 in prizes.
Plans for extensive national and international touring — as well as for a string of new material — are already on the horizon,
The iconic industrial dance pioneers LORDS OF ACID (LOA) are turning up the intrigue as they disclose the upcoming introduction of a fierce new female vocalist—whose identity remains deliberately under wraps for now. The boundary-pushing pioneers of industrial techno and acid house are thrilled to announce the addition of a bold and powerful new voice to their lineup. According to LOA’s manager, MARC JORDAN, “the album will feature vocals from a well known American female vocalist, known for her ground breaking stage presence and powerhouse vocals.”
This exciting announcement comes as the band gears up to release their highly anticipated new album, set to drop in 2025.
LOA are also hitting the road for a North American tour spanning spring and summer 2025. Renowned for their provocative, high-energy performances, the band is ready to bring their signature sound and vibrant stage show to fans across the continent!
Texas-based, heavy alternative metal band LOCKJAW is set to shake the scene with their latest single, “Control the Chaos.” Featuring the powerful vocals of Danny Leal from acclaimed metalcore band Upon a Burning Body, the track showcases LOCKJAW’s signature intensity, merging brutal riffs with anthemic energy. Accompanied by a gripping music video that captures the raw force of their sound, “Chaos Control” pushes the boundaries of heavy alternative rock.
With its uncompromising intensity and lyrics that speak to the inner battle for self-mastery, “Control the Chaos” reflects LOCKJAW’s distinct ability to blend heavy soundscapes with haunting melodies. The collaboration with Leal adds an explosive layer to the track, creating an anthem that resonates with fans across the alternative and metal genres.
“We had a really big couple years preparing for the release of our album Relentless, and a huge 2024 with festivals we never imagined we would be able to play. It was all such a trip, getting our on the road and testing our ability to keep the business in the black. We had some adversity on the road, but it was overall a success. At the end of 2023, we did a string of dates with Upon a Burning Body in Texas, and immediately hit it off with the guys in their camp. Danny and I realized quickly we both had interests in entrepreneurship, and other business ventures, so we had a lot of good chats. During that time, we decided we had such good conversations, not to mention that we both really wanted to promote our music without having to do goofy dances on tiktok, we had the idea to start developing a podcast which is in the works now. We are calling it “Not Another Metal Podcast?!” Both bands are pretty business between studio and touring so, once we get a little break we are going to start filming episodes. The idea is, longform conversation about music, culture, sports, and everything in between. We already have some notable guests lined up.
Once we released our album Relentless in 2023, we immediately got back into the studio with our producer Chris Collier (Korn, Flat Black, Mick Mars) and started working on the next record. We have spent about 14 months on it so far. We have over 15 songs in the works and more coming. CONTROL THE CHAOS is the first of many singles on the as yet untitled record, and we thought the timing was perfect and we would ask our friend Danny-UABB to feature on this one. Its heavy, bouncy, crushing and perfect for his style of vocals. It also allowed Joe Ortiz our vocalist some time with Danny, who is great at what he does, to work together on vocals, lyrics and phrasing. We have never collabed with another artist like this, and it was a great experience overall. We are really honored he agreed to work with us, and we know that an artist at his level cant just go through himself out there and feature with everyone that asks. He has a personal brand to uphold, and we understand that, so we are really glad he wanted to work with us.” – Jeff Ogle
LOCKJAW is a metal/hard rock band based out of Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. While they continue to emerge on the radars of a whole new crop of fans, the group has a history of making music together that goes back more than two decades – tracing back to friendships that began in their high school days. Over time, the scene in which they cut their teeth and the music that came from those early beginnings might look different from the present, but LOCKJAW has never been interested in chasing trends. These talented musicians have the vision to make their own music and truly give it their all.
The quintet’s upcoming studio album is a perfect example of their defiant-yet-charismatic approach to songwriting and performance, going for an urgent, no-frills sound that favors the well-honed connection between these musicians, rather than hiding their work under excessive layers of studio trickery.
The band’s 2022 single, “Breaking Point”, serves as an unapologetic example of this philosophy. The mix is balanced and detail-oriented, making for a lively sonic approach. Listeners will instantly take notice of the roaring walls of guitar and the energetic rhythm section, but if you dive deeper, there is a lot more to uncover. The dynamic spectrum of the track is very balanced, with a tight yet deep low end that really growls, holding it all together while adding some aggressive edge to the sound.
These expressions of creative integrity are the backbone that LOCKJAW intends to build their rise on. In a landscape where others can so easily get caught in the latest tides, this DFW five-piece has keyed in on where their passions lie, and are more than ready to swim against the current.
LOCKJAW is: Jeff Ogle – Guitar Joe Ortiz – Vocals Gabriel Ayala – Bass Scott Letz – Drums Justin Paul – Lead Guitar
Hotly Anticipated New Album, Skin Hunger, Set to Release September 20, 2024!
Catch DIE SO FLUID Live Supporting THE MARCH VIOLETS
Hard rock aficionados, brace yourselves! DIE SO FLUID, the powerhouse trio known for their ferocious sound and dynamic stage presence, are back with a bang. Today, the band is thrilled to announce the release of their incendiary new single “Dispute,” accompanied by a mesmerizing lyric video. This release paves the way for their much-anticipated upcoming album, Skin Hunger, set to drop September 20, 2024.
NOVA SONS, the Kentucky based dynamic blues rock duo hailed for their electrifying performances and soul-stirring compositions, has released the latest single and music video off of their upcoming, debut EP, “Take a Chance.” Embodied with the essence of raw energy and heartfelt lyricism, the track promises to captivate audiences worldwide!
“Take a Chance” marks a significant milestone in NOVA SONS’ musical journey, encapsulating their signature blend of blues-infused rock with a modern twist. With pulsating rhythms, searing guitar riffs, and soulful vocals, the song takes listeners on an inspiring sonic journey that leaves them craving more.
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