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DEAD/ASLEEP Awakens: Hard Rock Supergroup Unveils Explosive Self-Titled Debut EP Members of Drowning Pool, Fire From The Gods, Flyleaf, Live, and Crobot Unite


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Dead/Asleep Announces Electrifying Self-Titled Debut EP—A Hard Rock Supergroup Ready to Shake the Scene

Sometimes lightning strikes when the right musicians find each other.

DEAD/ASLEEP is that lightning.

The hard rock supergroup officially arrives with the release of its explosive self-titled debut EP, introducing a sound that fuses crushing riffs, soaring melodies, unforgettable hooks, and undeniable chemistry into one powerful statement.

More than just another project, DEAD/ASLEEP is a collective of seasoned musicians bringing years of experience and passion together to create music that feels both familiar and refreshingly fearless. Their debut EP captures the spirit of modern hard rock while honoring the genre’s timeless ability to hit listeners with raw emotion, massive choruses, and relentless energy.

From the opening notes to the final crescendo, DEAD/ASLEEP refuses to waste a second. Every track delivers a unique combination of driving guitar work, thunderous rhythms, emotionally charged vocals, and songwriting designed to leave a lasting impression.

Whether it’s an arena sized anthem, a heavy groove, or a deeply personal lyric, the EP showcases a band that isn’t interested in following trends they’re focused on writing songs that connect.

The self titled release highlights everything fans love about hard rock: infectious choruses, explosive performances, dynamic musicianship, and enough intensity to keep fists raised and speakers pushed to their limits.

For listeners searching for authentic hard rock that balances melody with muscle, DEAD/ASLEEP delivers an impressive debut that establishes the band as one to watch.

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ABOUT DEAD/ASLEEP:

DEAD/ASLEEP is a heavy rock/metal band featuring members from Drowning Pool, Fire From The Gods, Flyleaf, Live, and Crobot. Combining crushing grooves, massive hooks, and darker emotional themes, the band’s debut singles “Better Off Dead” and “Victimless” explore paranoia, identity, and survival through a raw, atmospheric sound built for fans of emotionally charged heavy music.

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MEMBERS:

Jasen Moreno – Vocals

JamesonTeat – Guitar

Pat Seals – Bass

Dan Ryan – Drums

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL COMES HOME TO DONINGTON PARK FOR A SOLD OUT 23RD EDITION FOR THE AGES


Sunday 14 Jun – Download Festival, the greatest celebration of alternative music in the UK, united fans to witness its most expansive and diverse lineup yet. Over five incredible days, Donington Park, the spiritual home of rock, burst to life as the Download community joined forces once again. From returning champions of the main stage, to the genre’s most formidable acts and hotly tipped newcomers, this year’s festival had something for everyone. 

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BLOODSTOCK adds 12 bands + more news about 2026’s event


With just eight weeks to go til you can finally scream, “BLOODSTOCK we’re home!” there’s an ever constant stream of news to share.

Have you been following the first batch of the METAL 2 THE MASSES finals? Cue much excitement and a drum roll please, for the first group of winners landing slots on the Stowford Press New Blood Stage can now be revealed! 

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Beartooth Announce New Album


Beartooth today announce the August 28th release of their new album Pure Ecstasy via new label home Fearless Records. Marking the band’s sixth album and first release with the label, Pure Ecstasy finds frontman Caleb Shomo pushing Beartooth further than ever before across 11 massive tracks that channel both the chaos and clarity of hard-won personal growth.  

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DEVIN TOWNSEND announces METAMORPHOSIS Solo UK & European Tour 2026


Forging a career over four decades in countless genres, Devin Townsend has reached cult status in the progressive-metal world for his polymathic talent and continual pushing of the envelope.

In 2025, after a career including iconic performances at Royal Albert Hall and multiple world tours, Townsend announced an indefinite hiatus from touring. Having then delivered the live debut in Groningen of ‘The Moth’, his most ambitious work to date, it was only natural to need a break. Townsend returned home to complete the studio album of ‘The Moth’ (out 29th May on InsideOut Music) and to rebuild himself in preparation for the next stage.

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AT THE GATES release new album ‘The Ghost of a Future Dead’


Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES are releasing their new studio album The Ghost of a Future Dead, worldwide today via Century Media Records.

The follow-up to 2021’s wildly adventurous The Nightmare of Being, this new AT THE GATES album The Ghost of a Future Dead marks a special tribute to frontman Tomas Lindberg, who tragically passed away in September 2025.

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