Maple’s Pet Dinosaur, the teenage metal sensation from down under, have announced the details of a new EP called ‘Child’s Play’ and unveiled the title track.
The track itself is an absolute bruiser. A hard-hitting riff-filled and violent piece of horror movie metal that not only showcases the personality and fun-loving nature of the band but also what incredible musicians they are.
Maple had this to say about the song’s intentions:
“I thought it would be fun to fuse Ariana Grande or Xtina-style vocal runs over something really dirty and heavy. I love exploring new ideas inside heavy, alt-metal – or whatever people want to define my genre as.”
And it will appear on an EP also called ‘Child’s Play’, which will be released on October 30 via their new label Warner.
Maple had this to say about the signing:
Signing a global deal with Warner and In Bloom ahead of my debut EP ‘Child’s Play’ is a dream come true. Dan and the team at Warner in Australia have confidently empowered my creative vision and process at home, while Johnny’s A&R chops and personal support coupled with his team at In Bloom’s global footprint puts me in a great position to spread the project internationally. I’m genuinely grateful for this level of belief from one of the best labels in the world and I can’t wait to see what we will be able to do together – this will be fun!”
Whilst Johnny Minardi, SVP, A&R Atlantic Music Group, had this to add:
“Maple’s music felt special from the very first listen. Thankfully, she had a handful of new songs that painted a complete picture of her unique creative vision. She’s a true force of nature, with a rare combination of talent, conviction, and relentless drive. We’re thrilled to help bring the world of Maple’s Pet Dinosaur to many many more people!”
The artwork looks like this:
And the tracklisting is like this:
1. Child’s Play 2. Big Mouth 3. Chorus 4. Lego 5. Ice Cream Truck
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Imminence have shared a new track titled ‘If Not Now, When’, further developing the expansive audio and visual universe of their upcoming album ‘Axis Mundi’.
The track feels like an extra string in the band’s ever-blossoming bow, adding in layers of Deftones-esque tranquility and ambience, whilst still being defined by the caustic metalcore and beautiful violins that help to define the band.
It’s delicate, patient and compelling, an added layer of the intrigue and magic that is revealing itself to be a defining factor of this era.
Plus, you need to see the dog that steals the show in the latest chapter of the album’s visual tale.
“Axis Mundi’ will be released on October 02 via Century Media Records.
The band have also announced a trio of special in-store performances around the album’s release. Here are those dates:
27 – LONDON Rough Trade East 28 – BIRMINGHAM The Vault 29 – MANCHESTER HMV
That is in addition to their massive upcoming headline tour across the whole of Europe, with support coming from August Burns Red. Here are all of those dates:
JANUARY 2027
08 – GOTHENBURG Filmstudios 09 – HAMBURG Sporthalle 12 – MANCHESTER Academy 13 – LONDON Brixton Academy 15 – BRUSSELS Ancienne Belgique 16 – PARIS Zenith Paris – La Vilette 17 – DÜSSELDORF Mitsubishi Electric Halle 19 – OFFENBACH AM MAIN Stadthalle 20 – LUDWIGSBURG MHPArena 21 – MILAN Alcatraz 24 – VIENNA Gasometer 25 – BUDAPEST Barba Negra Red Stage 27 – MUNICH Zenith 29 – BERLIN Columbiahalle 30 – LEIPZIG Haus Auensee 31 – WARSAW Progresja
FEBRUARY
02 – HELSINKI Kulttuuritalo 05 – STOCKHOLM Fållan 06 – MALMÖ Slagthuset
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Tears For Fears will release a new Deluxe Edition of their 1989 third album, The Seeds Of Love, on various formats, through UMC, on October 16.
The new reissue includes brand-new Steven Wilson Atmos and Stereo mixes (Wilson ranks The Seeds Of Love as one of his top five albums of all time).
The album is reissued on various vinyl and CD formats, including a 2LP edition on special-effect blue vinyl with alternate artwork, which pairs the original album with a second disc of B-sides and demos, some of which are appearing on vinyl for the first time, a three-CD set featuring alternate and rare mixes, single versions and B-sides, and a limited edition Blu-ray.
Released in September 1989, the heavily Beatles-influenced album was a commercial and critical triumph, debuting at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and achieving Platinum certification from the BPI within just three weeks. In the United States, it was also a Platinum album, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200.
“Out of all our albums, I’d probably rank it highest,” says Roland Orzabal. “I think it surprised a lot of people, a lot of our peers as well, people who maybe we were being compared to in the mid-Eighties.”
“The tracks I liked then, I still like now,” adds Curt Smith. “Woman In Chains, Badman’s Song, Sowing The Seeds Of Love and Advice For The Young At Heart have all stuck around. We still play those live.”
2LP Deluxe Edition The original album plus a bonus LP of B-sides, demos and rare recordings, several appearing on vinyl for the first time. Housed in alternative sleeve artwork and pressed on limited edition blue marbled vinyl.
Side One 1. Woman In Chains 2. Badman’s Song 3. Sowing The Seeds Of Love 4. Advice For The Young At Heart
Side Two 1. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World 2. Swords And Knives 3. Year Of The Knife 4. Famous Last Words
Side Three 1. Tears Roll Down 2. Always In The Past 3. My Life In The Suicide Ranks 4. Music For Tables 5. Johnny Panic And The Bible of Dreams
Side Four 1. Rhythm Of Life (Demo)* 2. Advice For The Young At Heart (Demo)* 3. Swords And Knives (Demo)* 4. Famous Last Words (Demo)* 5. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Instrumental / Demo)*
*First time on vinyl
3CD Deluxe Edition
Expanded 3CD edition featuring the original remastered album, B-sides, radio edits, alternate mixes and rare recordings from The Seeds Of Love era, presented in a deluxe digipack with interviews and commentary.
CD 1 – The Seeds Of Love 1. Woman In Chains 2. Badman’s Song 3. Sowing The Seeds Of Love 4. Advice For The Young At Heart 5. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World 6. Swords And Knives 7. Year Of The Knife 8. Famous Last Words
CD 2 – The Sun – Single Seeds / 45s and B-sides 1. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (7″ Version) 2. Tears Roll Down 3. Woman In Chains (Single Version) 4. Always In The Past 5. My Life In The Suicide Ranks 6. Woman In Chains (Instrumental Version 2) 7. Advice For The Young At Heart (7″ Version) 8. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams (Instrumental Version) 9. Music For Tables 10. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams (Mix One) 11. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams (Mix Two) 12. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (US Radio Edit) 13. Woman In Chains (US Radio Edit) 14. Advice For The Young At Heart (Italian Radio Edit) 15. Year Of The Knife (Canadian Single Version) 16. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams
CD 3 – The Moon – Radio Edits and Early Mixes 1. The Year Of The Knife (Overture) 2. Year Of The Knife (Early Mix / Instrumental Version) 3. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Alternate Mix) 4. Tears Roll Down (Alternate Mix) 5. The Year Of The Knife (Steve Chase 7″ Remix) 6. Badman’s Song (Early Mix) 7. Advice For The Young At Heart (Backing Track) 8. The Year Of The Knife (Instrumental Version) 9. Johnny Panic And The Bible Of Dreams (Mix One / 7″ Edit) 10. Sowing The Seeds Of Love (Early Mix / Instrumental) 11. Woman In Chains (US Radio Edit 2) 12. Year Of The Knife (Canadian Single Version / Instrumental) 13. Famous Last Words (French Radio Edit) 14. Woman In Chains (Reprise)
1LP Steven Wilson Mix (D2C Only) The classic 1989 album newly mixed in stereo by Steven Wilson, pressed on exclusive sunburst orange and red vinyl.
Side One 1. Woman In Chains 2. Badman’s Song 3. Sowing The Seeds Of Love 4. Advice For The Young At Heart
Side Two 1. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World 2. Swords And Knives 3. Year Of The Knife 4. Famous Last Words
1LP Half-Speed Master Edition The classic 1989 album remastered by Jon Astley and cut at half speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios for enhanced audio fidelity and exceptional vinyl playback.
Side One 1. Woman In Chains 2. Badman’s Song 3. Sowing The Seeds Of Love 4. Advice For The Young At Heart
Side Two 1. Standing On The Corner Of The Third World 2. Swords And Knives 3. Year Of The Knife 4. Famous Last Words
Limited Edition Blu-ray
Steven Wilson Atmos Mix Steven Wilson 5.1 Mix Steven Wilson Stereo Mix Steven Wilson Instrumental Atmos Mix Steven Wilson Instrumental 5.1 Mix Steven Wilson Instrumental Stereo Mix 1989 Stereo Mix (Miles Showell 2023 Remaster)
BONUS TRACKS: TOWNHOUSE LIVE JAM SESSIONS Woman In Chains – Townhouse Jam Broken – Townhouse Jam Rhythm Of Life – Townhouse Jam Badman’s Song – Townhouse Jam Badman’s Song – Reprise – Townhouse Jam Standing On The Corner Of The Third World – Townhouse Jam
