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  • Released Yesterday…New Brimstone Coven

     

    BRIMSTONE COVEN:

    THE LIGHT SHINES NOT FOR THEE




    I’ve only had this for a day, but it’s already one of my top few favorite albums of the year, and one of my favorites from this band.


    Brimstone Coven are from West Virginia.  They are:

    Corey Roth: Guitar, Vocals

    Andrew D’Cagna: Bass, Vocals

    Dave Trik: Drums, Vocals


    You can find this stoner rock/stoner doom gem here on Bandcamp

    –ULTRA


  • Released Yesterday…New Brimstone Coven

     

    BRIMSTONE COVEN:

    THE LIGHT SHINES NOT FOR THEE




    I’ve only had this for a day, but it’s already one of my top few favorite albums of the year, and one of my favorites from this band.


    Brimstone Coven are from West Virginia.  They are:

    Corey Roth: Guitar, Vocals

    Andrew D’Cagna: Bass, Vocals

    Dave Trik: Drums, Vocals


    You can find this stoner rock/stoner doom gem here on Bandcamp

    –ULTRA


  • Iron Maiden announce 2026 North American tour

    Featuring Megadeth and Anthrax in select cities

    Source

  • Former Morpheus Descends guitarist Bryan Johnston dies

    RIP

    Source

  • GROSH – Buffalo, NY


    GROSH -Buffalo, NY







    NEW Careless live video by GROSH from the Town Ballroom Start Again release party. 

     


    Grosh Summer Concert Schedule



















    Grosh New music video for I Will Never Leave Your Side from their new release Start Again





    Grosh music video for Small Talk from their new release Start Again



    Grosh Album Release Party! with special guest Uncle Ben’s Remedy. March 7th, 7pm @ Town Ballroom, 681 Main St, Buffalo NY 14203



    Grosh Album Release Party, Town Ballroom March 7th with Uncle Ben’s Remedy








    Grosh – Not Down For Long 



    Grosh is a high energy rock band from Buffalo, NY featuring Grace Lougen (guitar), Josh English (drums), Megan Brown (vocals), and Dylan Hund (bass). With influences from bands such as Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam, the band writes music that is visceral, heavy, and inspiring. Not Down For Long is the band’s second effort and includes performances by Harry Graser (Keys), Linnea Cremean (viola), Allison Collins (cello), Eric Wozniak (sax, flute, oboe), Tim Clarke (trumpet) and Alex McArthur, Harper Sinclair (vocals).

    Grosh – Not Down For Long music review by Joe Tell.

    The Fight is an outstanding and impressive opening volley from Grosh to start Not Down For Long. The brief intro is ethereal, a perfect start for the high energy groove that is about to explode. The band comes in at breakneck speed but remains in total control as Megan shouts out the chorus and powerful lyrics. Grosh proves why they are one of the leading bands on the local WNY scene. Josh English takes command as he marches through the adrenaline inducing ending. Step Outside is next. The meaningful lyrical content (seems to) provide a positive solution to any drama that can occur online or in person. The band grooves hard on a funky riff that dominates the song. Grace Lougen leads the band as she slows down the tempo and plays a fantastic solo. The feeling is bluesy but executed with tons of rock and roll aggression. The feeling on Seen but Not Heard is primal and aggressive. A heavy guitar riff dominates until the second verse which uplifts the feeling and tempo of the music before going back down into the main riff. A solid bass line from Dylan leads the band into the second part of the song. The lyrical content reflects the feeling of the music. The quick guitar intro for Mind Games brings a new energy back into the playlist. The tempo is quick and filled with some tasty drum fills. The key shift on the outro is a fantastic addition to an already great track. Megan Brown’s heartfelt feelings are on full display as she sings the next song, On The Patio. You can hear and feel the sincere emotion come through during her performance. Along with Megan’s vocals Grace Lougens beautiful guitar playing talent really shines on this track. The rhythm section really locks in tight allowing to Grace to perform a fantastic solo. On The Patio is one of my favorite songs and one of the best on Not Down For Long. “On the patio, swimming in cigarette smoke Plastic chairs, a locked-in stare I fell in love on the patio Looking in big blue eyes and brand new dreams And simple as it seems I fell in love and it was everything”, a sample of the lyrics by Megan Brown. (Patio Lanterns by Kim Mitchell popped into my head as I listened.) Mr. Rogers is a lesson in funky soul. The horns and flute on this track add to the musical palette as well as some guest vocalists’. My favorite part of this track is the popping and slapping bass solo by Dylan Hund! Check out the video for Mr. Rogers below. 



    No One Knows You keeps things funky and upbeat. The positive lyrical message sounds like believe in yourself. The band really sounds tight on this track as they all play accents on the downbeat. A couple of starts and stops kept me listening intently and interested in how the band was going to take the song out.
    The lyrics for This Isn’t Over (can) offer inspiration to keep going for when things may look bleak. The quick tempo provides a great backdrop for fantastic performances by Megan and Grace. Check out the youtube video below.



    Reckless Road is a powerful, full-speed ahead rocking tune. Perfect for when you’re travelling to and fro, turned up loud in your motor car. Features Grace Lougen on slide guitar.
    Don’t Forget Me is an emotional and soulful ballad. Grosh conveys and creates real feeling with the music. The song is further enhanced by a brilliant orchestration track by Richie English. I heard influences by Joan Baez/Joni Mitchell/Jewel/Ani DiFranco thru the guitar and vocals. One of my favorites for sure. Tread The Wave brings the power back in and features a crashing, percussion track much like the waves of a turbulent ocean. 
    Not Down For Long is another brilliant and impressive release from one of Buffalo’s best original rock bands, Grosh.




    Grosh is a high energy rock band from Buffalo, NY featuring Grace Lougen (guitar), Josh English (drums), Megan Brown (vocals), and Dylan Hund (bass). 

    Grosh Whether Or Not You Know cover art. 


    Grosh, Whether Or Not You Know music review by Joe Tell.
    Whether Or Not You Know blasts’ off with More To Life. After repeatedly playing the song I heard something extraordinary right away. Separating the speakers revealed some interesting sounds and a cool stereo mix during the intro of More To Life. I was also struck by the unique sound of Grace Lougen’s guitar. Grace plays the guitar with her fingers which results in an organic and very natural sound. Her finger style playing highlights her dynamic style and reveals a lot of natural harmonics and overtones you wouldn’t hear from a flatpicking guitarist. The drum build up by Josh English brings in the high energy that defines More To Life. Megan Brown comes in on top of the fast pace accenting and accompanying the music with a singing style that is inherently appealing and intuitive in nature. Megan’s spirited and passionate voice packs plenty of emotional punch. The lyrics are powerful and grab the listener’s ear without taking away from the groove the band is putting down. After establishing the driving tempo the band slows down letting the music breathe. Thus allowing Dylan Hund to throw in some tasty fills on the bass and Megan to add some sweet vocal harmonies. 
    The quality continues with Every Time. Every Time features a brilliant drum track executed by Josh English. The drum sound is tight and punchy, Josh’s frantically fantastic playing weaves in and out of the musical pocket in creative waves. A duo of rhythm and lead guitar parts come in, each part complimenting the other. Megan’s melodic and breathy vocals sound sincere and as soon as she sings the word broken the band busts’ into a powerful, heavy groove that accents the lyric.
    Rising Tide is up next. Rising Tide features Grace Lougen on a lead guitar tour de force. The song structure leaves plenty of room for some soulful lead guitar. The guitar solo builds up with a slow burn. A tasty slide guitar begins the solo in a bluesy fashion Grace then starts up with a few lead notes slowly getting faster, bringing up the energy along with the band. The solo bleeds in to the next verse of the song and continues on bringing the song to a close. 
    Whether or Not You Know rolls on with Roads Remember. Needless to say the lyrics tell a story about travelling and the memories we connect with the road. The guitar solo signals a transition as the band kicks the song into overdrive for the outro.
    Lil’ Crazy, Refuse and I Bet You Did play out in an energy inducing order. 
    Lil’ Crazy is funky and tight. The rhythm section of Josh English and Dylan Hund jam on an infectious groove that is expertly punctuated by some great bass pops and slaps. 
    Refuse is a straight up hard rock song, from the aggressive guitar to the soaring vocals Grosh shows off yet another side of the band. The fast tempo is sure to get your blood flowing and your fists’ pumpin’. A spacy guitar solo with some awesome keyboards by Harry Graser contrasts’ perfectly with the quick verse music.  
    The previous two songs set up I Bet You Did perfectly. I Bet You Did would fit in nicely on any FM rock radio playlist. The first time I watched the music video for this song I became a fan of Grosh. I Bet You Did is a great, well composed rock song, the verse music and lyrics are strong and the chorus is catchy. Grosh really raises the bar and sets a new standard for all local musicians to follow with I Bet You Did.
    Below is the video for I Bet You Did.



    Astronaut is as titled, as a song about all things space. The mid tempo pace allows plenty of room for Megan Brown to fill up the heady groove with drifting harmonies. The keyboard track by Harry Graser serves to further the spacy track onward and upward.  
    Grosh shows off some impressive hard rock/metal chops with Something New. This track is similar to track 6 Refuse, but Something New is even more aggressive and metallic in style and performance. Josh English uplifts the energy and power even more with his drum pounding outro.
    What Have I Done is a hard-driving rock song. Megan’s vocals are outstanding and Grace’s guitar playing is screaming with emotion. The ending is a classic bombastic rock and roll bang up.



    Piece of Mind closes out Whether Or Not You Know in style complete with a hidden track. The feeling conveyed is melancholy and the drum track drives the song with a quickness that defies the ballad like sound. Megan’s vocals are breathy, beautiful and emotional. The violin track arranged by drummer Richie English and performed by Linnea Cremean and Allison Collins closes out Piece of Mind…but wait there’s more! A bonus track called Sweet Mama is great dose of rock n roll that serves the listener well as a going away present and a positive parting musical shot.
    The quality production and the mix on Whether Or Not You Know is top notch and a pleasure to listen to. All of the songs on Whether Or Not You Know are very well orchestrated. The transitions between the melodies are seamless, emphasizing the lyrical content. The songs highlight the creative talent and energy each member of the band possesses as they perform together as a cohesive unit. Brilliant Buffalo Band!

    Website
    https://groshband.com/home

    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/Grosh-323159498138470/

    Youtube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7Y4RysAzDmB1DLOcQhbUg/featured

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





  • GROSH – Buffalo, NY


    GROSH -Buffalo, NY







    NEW Careless live video by GROSH from the Town Ballroom Start Again release party. 

     


    Grosh Summer Concert Schedule



















    Grosh New music video for I Will Never Leave Your Side from their new release Start Again





    Grosh music video for Small Talk from their new release Start Again



    Grosh Album Release Party! with special guest Uncle Ben’s Remedy. March 7th, 7pm @ Town Ballroom, 681 Main St, Buffalo NY 14203



    Grosh Album Release Party, Town Ballroom March 7th with Uncle Ben’s Remedy








    Grosh – Not Down For Long 



    Grosh is a high energy rock band from Buffalo, NY featuring Grace Lougen (guitar), Josh English (drums), Megan Brown (vocals), and Dylan Hund (bass). With influences from bands such as Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam, the band writes music that is visceral, heavy, and inspiring. Not Down For Long is the band’s second effort and includes performances by Harry Graser (Keys), Linnea Cremean (viola), Allison Collins (cello), Eric Wozniak (sax, flute, oboe), Tim Clarke (trumpet) and Alex McArthur, Harper Sinclair (vocals).

    Grosh – Not Down For Long music review by Joe Tell.

    The Fight is an outstanding and impressive opening volley from Grosh to start Not Down For Long. The brief intro is ethereal, a perfect start for the high energy groove that is about to explode. The band comes in at breakneck speed but remains in total control as Megan shouts out the chorus and powerful lyrics. Grosh proves why they are one of the leading bands on the local WNY scene. Josh English takes command as he marches through the adrenaline inducing ending. Step Outside is next. The meaningful lyrical content (seems to) provide a positive solution to any drama that can occur online or in person. The band grooves hard on a funky riff that dominates the song. Grace Lougen leads the band as she slows down the tempo and plays a fantastic solo. The feeling is bluesy but executed with tons of rock and roll aggression. The feeling on Seen but Not Heard is primal and aggressive. A heavy guitar riff dominates until the second verse which uplifts the feeling and tempo of the music before going back down into the main riff. A solid bass line from Dylan leads the band into the second part of the song. The lyrical content reflects the feeling of the music. The quick guitar intro for Mind Games brings a new energy back into the playlist. The tempo is quick and filled with some tasty drum fills. The key shift on the outro is a fantastic addition to an already great track. Megan Brown’s heartfelt feelings are on full display as she sings the next song, On The Patio. You can hear and feel the sincere emotion come through during her performance. Along with Megan’s vocals Grace Lougens beautiful guitar playing talent really shines on this track. The rhythm section really locks in tight allowing to Grace to perform a fantastic solo. On The Patio is one of my favorite songs and one of the best on Not Down For Long. “On the patio, swimming in cigarette smoke Plastic chairs, a locked-in stare I fell in love on the patio Looking in big blue eyes and brand new dreams And simple as it seems I fell in love and it was everything”, a sample of the lyrics by Megan Brown. (Patio Lanterns by Kim Mitchell popped into my head as I listened.) Mr. Rogers is a lesson in funky soul. The horns and flute on this track add to the musical palette as well as some guest vocalists’. My favorite part of this track is the popping and slapping bass solo by Dylan Hund! Check out the video for Mr. Rogers below. 



    No One Knows You keeps things funky and upbeat. The positive lyrical message sounds like believe in yourself. The band really sounds tight on this track as they all play accents on the downbeat. A couple of starts and stops kept me listening intently and interested in how the band was going to take the song out.
    The lyrics for This Isn’t Over (can) offer inspiration to keep going for when things may look bleak. The quick tempo provides a great backdrop for fantastic performances by Megan and Grace. Check out the youtube video below.



    Reckless Road is a powerful, full-speed ahead rocking tune. Perfect for when you’re travelling to and fro, turned up loud in your motor car. Features Grace Lougen on slide guitar.
    Don’t Forget Me is an emotional and soulful ballad. Grosh conveys and creates real feeling with the music. The song is further enhanced by a brilliant orchestration track by Richie English. I heard influences by Joan Baez/Joni Mitchell/Jewel/Ani DiFranco thru the guitar and vocals. One of my favorites for sure. Tread The Wave brings the power back in and features a crashing, percussion track much like the waves of a turbulent ocean. 
    Not Down For Long is another brilliant and impressive release from one of Buffalo’s best original rock bands, Grosh.




    Grosh is a high energy rock band from Buffalo, NY featuring Grace Lougen (guitar), Josh English (drums), Megan Brown (vocals), and Dylan Hund (bass). 

    Grosh Whether Or Not You Know cover art. 


    Grosh, Whether Or Not You Know music review by Joe Tell.
    Whether Or Not You Know blasts’ off with More To Life. After repeatedly playing the song I heard something extraordinary right away. Separating the speakers revealed some interesting sounds and a cool stereo mix during the intro of More To Life. I was also struck by the unique sound of Grace Lougen’s guitar. Grace plays the guitar with her fingers which results in an organic and very natural sound. Her finger style playing highlights her dynamic style and reveals a lot of natural harmonics and overtones you wouldn’t hear from a flatpicking guitarist. The drum build up by Josh English brings in the high energy that defines More To Life. Megan Brown comes in on top of the fast pace accenting and accompanying the music with a singing style that is inherently appealing and intuitive in nature. Megan’s spirited and passionate voice packs plenty of emotional punch. The lyrics are powerful and grab the listener’s ear without taking away from the groove the band is putting down. After establishing the driving tempo the band slows down letting the music breathe. Thus allowing Dylan Hund to throw in some tasty fills on the bass and Megan to add some sweet vocal harmonies. 
    The quality continues with Every Time. Every Time features a brilliant drum track executed by Josh English. The drum sound is tight and punchy, Josh’s frantically fantastic playing weaves in and out of the musical pocket in creative waves. A duo of rhythm and lead guitar parts come in, each part complimenting the other. Megan’s melodic and breathy vocals sound sincere and as soon as she sings the word broken the band busts’ into a powerful, heavy groove that accents the lyric.
    Rising Tide is up next. Rising Tide features Grace Lougen on a lead guitar tour de force. The song structure leaves plenty of room for some soulful lead guitar. The guitar solo builds up with a slow burn. A tasty slide guitar begins the solo in a bluesy fashion Grace then starts up with a few lead notes slowly getting faster, bringing up the energy along with the band. The solo bleeds in to the next verse of the song and continues on bringing the song to a close. 
    Whether or Not You Know rolls on with Roads Remember. Needless to say the lyrics tell a story about travelling and the memories we connect with the road. The guitar solo signals a transition as the band kicks the song into overdrive for the outro.
    Lil’ Crazy, Refuse and I Bet You Did play out in an energy inducing order. 
    Lil’ Crazy is funky and tight. The rhythm section of Josh English and Dylan Hund jam on an infectious groove that is expertly punctuated by some great bass pops and slaps. 
    Refuse is a straight up hard rock song, from the aggressive guitar to the soaring vocals Grosh shows off yet another side of the band. The fast tempo is sure to get your blood flowing and your fists’ pumpin’. A spacy guitar solo with some awesome keyboards by Harry Graser contrasts’ perfectly with the quick verse music.  
    The previous two songs set up I Bet You Did perfectly. I Bet You Did would fit in nicely on any FM rock radio playlist. The first time I watched the music video for this song I became a fan of Grosh. I Bet You Did is a great, well composed rock song, the verse music and lyrics are strong and the chorus is catchy. Grosh really raises the bar and sets a new standard for all local musicians to follow with I Bet You Did.
    Below is the video for I Bet You Did.



    Astronaut is as titled, as a song about all things space. The mid tempo pace allows plenty of room for Megan Brown to fill up the heady groove with drifting harmonies. The keyboard track by Harry Graser serves to further the spacy track onward and upward.  
    Grosh shows off some impressive hard rock/metal chops with Something New. This track is similar to track 6 Refuse, but Something New is even more aggressive and metallic in style and performance. Josh English uplifts the energy and power even more with his drum pounding outro.
    What Have I Done is a hard-driving rock song. Megan’s vocals are outstanding and Grace’s guitar playing is screaming with emotion. The ending is a classic bombastic rock and roll bang up.



    Piece of Mind closes out Whether Or Not You Know in style complete with a hidden track. The feeling conveyed is melancholy and the drum track drives the song with a quickness that defies the ballad like sound. Megan’s vocals are breathy, beautiful and emotional. The violin track arranged by drummer Richie English and performed by Linnea Cremean and Allison Collins closes out Piece of Mind…but wait there’s more! A bonus track called Sweet Mama is great dose of rock n roll that serves the listener well as a going away present and a positive parting musical shot.
    The quality production and the mix on Whether Or Not You Know is top notch and a pleasure to listen to. All of the songs on Whether Or Not You Know are very well orchestrated. The transitions between the melodies are seamless, emphasizing the lyrical content. The songs highlight the creative talent and energy each member of the band possesses as they perform together as a cohesive unit. Brilliant Buffalo Band!

    Website
    https://groshband.com/home

    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/Grosh-323159498138470/

    Youtube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7Y4RysAzDmB1DLOcQhbUg/featured

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





  • Ingested: UK Death Metal Stalwarts Drop “Nefarious Tongues” Video/Single

    – October 23rd, 2025 –

    Band To Kick Off North American Headlining Tour Next Month

    Photo by Rosa Eleanor Saul

    UK death metal stalwarts INGESTED today drop their new stand-alone single, “Nefarious Tongues.”

    Lyrically, the punishing track explores the decay of morality in a world consumed by vanity and self-interest. It reflects on the way society devours itself through ego and exploitation, as if we’re willingly feeding the very forces that will destroy us. It’s both a condemnation and a reminder of how easily we can lose sight of what truly matters.

    Musically, it blends modern death metal riffing with hardcore-infused grooves, delivered at a measured mid-tempo that lets the riffs and drums breathe while giving space for the vocals to cut through with full impact. The structure stays tight and purposeful, building toward pointed, heavy-hitting moments that hit with absolute finality.

    Watch INGESTED‘s video for “Nefarious Tongues” HERE.

    Stream/purchase the track at: metalblade.com/ingested

    Alongside the release of “Nefarious Tongues,” INGESTED has launched a limited T-shirt designed around the single’s themes of moral decay and self-destruction. Featuring artwork by Rudi GorgingSuicide, the piece captures the song’s bleak atmosphere; direct, unsettling, and grounded in the world it reflects. Available now exclusively from the official INGESTED Indiemerchstore.

    INGESTED‘s latest single comes in advance of the band’s North American headlining tour. Evisceratour 2025 runs from November 6th in Fresno, California through December 6th in Pomona, California. Additional support will be provided by Distant, Ov Sulfur, Cell, and Crucifiction.

    Tickets are on sale now at: ingested.co.uk. See all confirmed dates below.

    INGESTED w/ Distant, Ov Sulfur, Cell, Crucifiction:
    11/06/2025 Full Circle Brewing Co. – Fresno, CA
    11/07/2025 Goldfield – Roseville, CA
    11/08/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
    11/09/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
    11/11/2025 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
    11/12/2025 Distrikt – Kelowna, BC
    11/13/2025 Dickens – Calgary, AB
    11/14/2025 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB
    11/15/2025 Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK
    11/16/2025 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
    11/18/2025 Skyway Theatre (Studio B) – Minneapolis, MN
    11/19/2025 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI
    11/20/2025 The Stache – Grand Rapids, MI
    11/21/2025 The Hub – Kitchener, ON
    11/22/2025 27 Club – Ottawa, ON
    11/23/2025 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC
    11/25/2025 The King Of Clubs – Columbus, OH
    11/26/2025 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA * No Ov Sulfur
    11/28/2025 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
    11/29/2025 The End – Nashville, TN
    11/30/2025 Red Flag – St. Louis, MO
    12/02/2025 Wave – Wichita, KS
    12/03/2025 Beer City Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK
    12/04/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
    12/05/2025 The Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
    12/06/2025 The Glass House – Pomona, CA

    INGESTED:
    Josh Davies – vocals
    Sean Hynes – guitars, backing vocals
    Lyn Jeffs – drums
    Andrew Virrueta – guitars, backing vocals
    Thomas O’Malley – bass

    https://www.ingested.co.uk
    https://www.facebook.com/ingesteduk
    https://www.instagram.com/ingested
    https://www.youtube.com/ingestedtv

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  • Bon Jovi announce 2026 world tour dates

    The boys will return to the road starting next summer

    Source

  • Rush add more shows to newly announced North American tour

    The overwhelming demand continues

    Source

  • The Cult announce touring hiatus

    The band will take a break following the end of their current tour

    Source