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311 built one of the most distinctive catalogs in alternative rock by refusing to stay inside one style for very long. Formed in Omaha, Nebraska, the band developed a sound that mixed hard rock, reggae, funk, hip-hop, punk, metal, and melodic pop without treating any of those influences as a novelty. Nick Hexum, Chad Sexton, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills, Tim Mahoney, and Doug “SA” Martinez became the lineup most listeners associate with 311, and that combination has remained remarkably stable through decades of recording and touring. Before the band’s major-label debut, 311 developed its identity through a series of independent Omaha

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Heavy, psychedelic, and atmospherically intense – Motorowl from Thuringia, Germany, craft sonic landscapes that fuse doom, prog, and psychedelic rock into a sound uniquely their own. Since forming in 2014, the band has delivered music that’s as emotionally deep as it is sonically massive.

Blending the weight of classic heavy rock with 70s progressive influences and modern post-metal textures, Motorowl conjure a dense, cinematic sound. Crushing guitars, analog synths, commanding vocals, and driving rhythms merge into songs that are both heavy and melodic, dark yet captivating.

After three full length albums (two on Century Media), Motorowl recently signed to Karisma Records, and the band comments: “We’re stoked to announce that we’ve teamed up with Bergen-based Karisma Records to release our new music worldwide.”

To celebrate this, a new song called Water Line is released today, and you can check out here:
https://orcd.co/motorowl-water-line
​There’s also a video for the song which you can see here:
https://youtu.be/9ZqRaz28W6U

Max Hemman of Motorowl has this to say about Water Line:
Water Line is a song about a story my grandfather and his friends used to tell me.
Near my family’s cabin in the woods, a small settlement was once flooded to make room for the river and create a reservoir. “Don’t dive too deep, or you’ll hit the church,” they used to say. Back then, it sounded to me like an entire village was lying down there beneath the water, as if it were still there, preserved underwater.
That image has stayed with me my whole life. Even now, knowing that it was actually just a long abandoned mill and the farm surrounding it, I often look out at that spot and imagine what it must have looked like back then. I think about the people who lived there and eventually had to leave their homes because the water was coming.
That image became Water Line. The song tells the story of this submerged place and the people who, in my imagination, are still living down there.

Water Line is the first in a series of songs we’ve written about the myths, stories, and legends from the area where we grew up.

Motorowl will start recording their new album this fall, but they’ve also found time to join the mighty Bergen based heavy rock band Audrey Horne on a European tour. You can catch the band here:

DE 05/10 Leipzig, WERK 2
DE 08/10 Köln, Gebäude 9
DE 09/10 Essen, Turock
DE 10/10 Münster, Sputnik Café
DE 11/10 Hamburg, Bahnhof Pauli
NL 13/10 Leiden, Nobel
NL 14/10 Eindhoven, Effenaar
BE 15/10 Kortrijk, DVG Club
FR 16/10 Paris, Nouveau Casino
FR 17/10 Grenoble, Austra Rocks
CH 18/10 Zürich, Plaza
DE 20/10 München, Backstage Halle
DE 21/10 Bamberg, Live Club
DE 22/10 Frankfurt, Das Bett
DE 23/10 Dresden, Puschkin Club
DE 24/10 Berlin, Hole44

For more information on Motorowl, please visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/motorowl

Motorowl is:
Max Hemmann – Guitars and Vocals
Vinzenz Steiniger – Guitars
Marie Herberg – Organ and Synths
Tim Camin – Bass
Martin Scheibe – Drums

TRAELS releases second single “The Weight Of Ease”.
The band signed a record deal with POLDERRECORDS earlier this year.

The song is the second taste of their upcoming sophomore new album ‘A Study of Absence’, to be released on Polderrecords on November 20, 2026

The official video comes out today, September 17th, already.
The single comes out tomorrow, September 18th, on all streaming platforms.

“The Weight of Ease” follows someone emerging from confusion, slowly figuring out who they really are and where their strength comes from.

Choosing what feels right over what hurts opens up space for a fresh start — though that doesn’t mean it comes easy, because somehow, ease itself doesn’t sit right either.

   WATCH “THE WEIGHT OF EASE” HERE:

BAND BIO

TRAELS is a four-piece progressive metal band from Belgium, formed in 2023. Their music is atmospheric, precise and intense … both calm and heavy, continuously pulling between tension and release. 

Drawing inspiration from life itself, and musically from bands like VOLA, Plini, TesseracT, Karnivool, Leprous and The Ocean, TRAELS aims for the sweet spot where complexity meets accessibility. “It’s great to see our music resonates with such a wide audience. We aim for that sweet spot between musically interesting, a challenge to play, but at the same time, also easy listening.” – Korneel Lauwereins

Their debut album ‘The Abyss Within’ (2024) made that ambition tangible. The record resonated with old-school metal fans and prog enthusiasts alike, drew praise from Belgian and international press – Rock Tribune summed it up in one word: “Prachtplaat!” – and its first vinyl pressing sold out. A steadily growing live reputation culminated in a spot at ProgPower Europe 2025, opening the final day for an international audience of prog enthusiasts.

The sophomore album ‘A Study of Absence’ will be released on November 20, 2026 through  POLDERRECORDS: heavier, more dynamic, with more room for vocals, groove and layering.

Whether in clubs, theatres or at festivals, TRAELS delivers a tight, textured live show … built for audiences who want their metal thoughtful and exciting.

Highlight tracks: Enigmatic Resonance / Centered / The Weight Of Ease

For Fans Of:  Vola, Karnivool, Plini, Leprous, The Ocean, …..

LINE-UP:

Jason VanAcker – Drums, Vocals
Korneel Lauwereins – Guitars
Sven Caura – Guitars
Kristof Taveirne – Bass

LINKS:

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Facebook /
Instagram /
Bandcamp /
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About a year ago, North Carolina electro-folk duo Sylvan Esso took a righteous risk, removing their catalog from Spotify in protest of founder Daniel Ek’s investment in the military defense contractor Helsing. “While no solution is perfect, we simply can’t continue to put our life’s work in a store that, in addition to all its other glaring flaws, directly funds war machines,” the band wrote at the time. Fast forward to last Friday, when Sylvan Esso released their excellent new album Ow ∞, their first through their own label Psychic Hotline. The album appeared on Spotify, as did the rest of Sylvan Esso’s music.

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Founded by multi-instrumentalists Nicolò and Federico Vese, Italian progressive metal duo Asymmetric Universe has carved out a distinct space in the modern instrumental scene with a sound that seamlessly blends the aggressive intensity of metal with the rich harmonies and improvisational spirit of jazz fusion.
 
One year on from the release of their most recent studio album ‘A Memory And What Came After’, the band is pleased to release a deluxe digital version featuring 3 reimaginings of select tracks.

Stream it now here: https://asymmetricuniverse.lnk.to/AMemoryandWhatCameAfter-DeluxeEdition
 
Federico comments: “In the latest year we had the chance of playing it live in some live shows and connecting with so many people both at the shows and online, all of this thanks to this record.  We are so happy to celebrate the first anniversary of our debut album releasing a new version of some selected songs. As artists we are always evolving and it felt natural to give a new interpretation of some of the album music, enhancing some of the characteristics of the original versions or completely changing the aesthetic while still retaining the same vibes and feelings. Maybe you will listen to the original versions in a different way after having listened to the new ones!”
 
Asymmetric Universe will play with Temic & Kingcrow on the 15^th October at Slaughter Club in Milan, Italy.
 
The band’s latest full-length reflects a refined vision and deeper maturity. “We have grown a lot since, both as artists and as human beings,” says Federico. “We always liked to blend genres… and we believe that now we have reached a clear vision of the balance of these genres.”
 
Earlier work often fused genres section-by-section, but now, with more confidence, the duo began each track with hybrid intentions, resulting in a more cohesive and expressive sound. “All the different arrangements and melodies are working together towards the same goal: convey the message and feeling that was at the base of each song,” Federico adds.
 
Their latest work features saxophone prominently, a decision inspired in part by a BILMURI live show. “We always loved adding trumpets and saxophones… In this album we changed the balance with these instruments again, focusing on saxophone as we felt it was fitting perfectly with the vibe of the album,” says Federico.
 
The album was mixed by Sebastian Sendon, with Adam “Nolly” Getgood also providing assistance with drum recording, which took place in the UK at Middle Farm Studios.

The full track-listing for the deluxe edition is as follows:

1.Coquelicot (feat. Richard Henshall of Haken)
2.Fair Enough
3.Don’t Go Too Early
4.Reaction – Overthrow (feat. Jared Yee of Sungazer)
5.Reaction – Thirst For Stars
6.Feather On A Glass
7.Dancing Through Contradictions
8.Opaco
9.Those Who Stay
10.Coquelicot – A Distorted Memory
11.Reaction – An Imperfect Memory
12.Recovery – A Starless Memory

A Memory And What Came After will be available as a Ltd CD Digipak, Ltd. Blue-Black Marbled LP & as Digital Album.
Pre-order now here: https://asymmetricuniverse.lnk.to/AMAWCA-Album

Find ASYMMETRIC UNIVERSE online:
https://www.asymmetricuniverse.com/
https://www.youtube.com/AsymmetricUniverse
https://www.facebook.com/asymmetricuniverse
https://www.instagram.com/asymmetricuniverse/
https://discord.com/invite/RAuvKcC8r9
https://www.tiktok.com/@asymmetricuniverse

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www.insideoutmusic.com
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www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
www.twitter.com/InsideOutUSA
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