In May, Mynolia released her first song “Needle,” a sprawl of indie folk laced with field-recorded birdsong. It was followed by the gorgeous “Run Like Hell,” and today the Nashville-based singer-songwriter is announcing her debut album Salt Around My Bed. The new single “Holy Line” is another entrancing ballad.
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San Antonio newcomers Voracious Contempt aren’t shy about wearing their slam metal influences on their collective sleeves. Their moniker, of course, comes from slam pioneers Internal Bleeding’s first full-length. So, yeah, you hear that on new track “Splitting the Cerebrum,” but there are some unique sonic twists thrown in there, as well. The opus is taken from the quintet’s upcoming EP, Chambers of the Infinite Solution, and is a slow, doomy grinder packed with all kinds of riff acrobatics.
Chambers of the Infinite Solution is set for release via OWTG Records on September 23. Nab your presave here.
The band described the track here:
“’Splitting the Cerebrum’ and its lyrics were us imagining some depth of lore for our cover artwork and ultimately having fun pulling references to a lot of our favorite comic characters and movies. The riffs themselves really give off a classic brutal death tone mixed with some light hip hop influences and turned out to be one of our favorite tracks.”
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25 years after Creed’s Weathered debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and began an extraordinary eight-week run atop the chart, Craft Recordings celebrates the landmark album with a newly remastered and expanded Deluxe Edition, arriving November 20—exactly 25 years to the day after its original 2001 release—on 2-LP, CD, and digital formats. Featuring the enduring hits “My Sacrifice” and “One Last Breath, alongside the title track “Weathered” and live staple “Bullets”. Weathered has been certified 6X Platinum by the RIAA and remains a defining rock album of the early 2000s.
The anniversary edition pairs the newly remastered original album with four bonus tracks from the era, led by Creed’s cover of The Doors’ “Riders on the Storm,” featuring legendary Doors guitarist Robby Krieger. Also included are edits of “My Sacrifice” and “Weathered,” along with an acoustic version of “Don’t Stop Dancing.” The 2-LP edition marks Weathered’s first-ever release on vinyl and is presented in a gatefold jacket.
Alongside the wide release, the 2-LP set will be available in a range of limited-edition color pressings through the Official Creed Store (Sunspot Swirl), Craft Recordings (Ember Swirl), Revolver (Tiger’s Eye), Barnes & Noble (Moss Swirl), Urban Outfitters(Translucent Forest Green), Books-A-Million (Golden Yellow), and Indie Record Stores/Vinyl Voice (Burnt Red Swirl). All formats are available to pre-order/pre-save now.
Available to stream today is “My Sacrifice (Radio Edit / Remastered 2026),” a newly remastered version of the album’s lead single and one of Creed’s signature songs. Released in the fall of 2001, “My Sacrifice” became a major crossover hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helping usher in one of the most successful chapters of the band’s career.
By the time Creed began work on Weathered, the Florida rock band had already reached a level few of their contemporaries could match. Their 1997 debut, My Own Prison, established the band nationally, while 1999’s Human Clay propelled them into the mainstream with “Higher” and the GRAMMY-winning No. 1 single “With Arms Wide Open.” When Weathered arrived on November 20, 2001, Creed were at the height of a remarkable run that had made them one of the biggest rock bands in the world.
Recorded in Florida with longtime producer John Kurzweg and co-producer Kirk Kelsey, Weathered found the band working as a trio: vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist Mark Tremonti, and drummer Scott Phillips, with Tremonti also handling bass throughout the album. Musically, the record pushed toward both ends of Creed’s sound.
The opening one-two punch of “Bullets” and “Freedom Fighter” ranks among the band’s heaviest recorded work, with “Bullets” becoming a lasting fixture of their live show, while “My Sacrifice” and “One Last Breath” leaned into the sweeping melodies and arena-sized dynamics that had become central to their appeal. Elsewhere, the title track “Weathered” paired a blues-inflected guitar riff with lyrics reflecting the pressures and scrutiny that accompanied the band’s rapid ascent, while “Don’t Stop Dancing” expanded the album’s palette with contributions from the Tallahassee Boys’ Choir. The brief “Lullaby” brought the record to an understated finish.
Weathered debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained there for eight consecutive weeks, ultimately earning a 6X Platinum certification in the U.S. Its two biggest singles crossed decisively into the pop mainstream: “My Sacrifice” reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, while “One Last Breath,” built around one of Tremonti’s most recognizable guitar figures, peaked at No. 6.
25 years later, the scale of Weathered’s original success is matched by the durability of its songs. “My Sacrifice” and “One Last Breath” remain fixtures of rock culture, while a new generation has increasingly embraced the music and culture of the early 2000s. At the same time, Creed’s return to the stage has introduced the band’s catalog to audiences who were too young to experience its original run. Weathered (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) revisits the album at the center of that moment—newly remastered, expanded, and for the first time, pressed to vinyl.
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Every January we wish each other a happy new year, despite the fact that every day we pass is technically one year from that same day. That’s because we all rely on schedules and familiar patterns to give our lives a sense of order and comfort. The seasons follow a similar structure, with each one carrying its own identity. Spring arrives with rebirth, Summer is surrounded by warmth and relaxation, Winter somehow turns bitter cold into cozy nostalgia, and Fall brings with it that familiar urge to surround ourselves with all things spooky. The holidays serve as a final celebration as the year comes to a close, and the journey towards those days is often more exciting than the holiday itself. So why is our taste drawn towards darkness every time Summer faces its dying days?
Sensory triggers have a big role to play in this process, and when the warmth of Summer becomes more of a routine, and the air starts to turn cold, our senses awaken something within us. For me, it happens in the morning, when I roll out of bed to open the shades and immediately notice how chilly it is. I gaze out the frostbitten window to see fog rolling in and around the trees, which now take on a completely different shape and texture. No longer drooping sadly towards the ground, now bursting into the air with colors that illuminate the sky. This is the exact moment my brain opens its vault, and begins to release memories from all the years prior when I basked in all of the autumnal glory that stood before me.
It’s typically around this time when you begin to notice stores stocking up on spooky supplies. You may even see a few things pop up earlier, with random decorations or Halloween themed foods appearing on shelves. Places like Spirit Halloween begin to open their doors, with fans of the season gathering in droves to admire all things creepy and crafty. There are even those who begin to decorate their homes with such novelties, adorning their rooms with cobwebs, skulls, and pumpkins as far as the eye can see. In contrast, many people start to complain, something I’ve been guilty of many times, as I’ve never been a fan of celebrating the season so early. However, there are some occasions where you require such a drastic shift to carry you out of a mental slump, and there’s no better drug than nostalgia to expedite such a task.
I have fond memories of visiting the video rental store as a kid, endlessly browsing the horror section in awe of the ungodly creatures that lay upon my impressionable eyes. Halloween amplified this experience, with local video stores decorating the entire place as if it were solely devoted to our favorite hallowed holiday. Even walking home from the bus stop after school was a total vibe, crunching the leaves under my feet with each step getting closer and closer to the night I loved with all my twisted little heart. These details culminated towards a day where we were granted free rein to behave as mischievously as we wanted, all while embracing everything that scared the living shit out of us. Which, oddly enough, brought us such immense comfort.
As the leaves turned into fire falling from the trees, and the wind just cold enough to draw your hoodie tighter, the season grew on you like an old friend you hadn’t seen in some time. A familiar friend, whose presence always brought you peace, happiness, and a longing for connection to share this experience with those you care most about in life. Nature guided our senses towards a feeling of bliss that was inspired by haunted stories, macabre decorations, and other twisted aspirations that only reared their ugly but charming heads once a year. This is a time like no other, and the buildup to it is almost as good as, if not better than, the moment Halloween arrives. So if ever I question the hows and whys behind this bizarre obsession with death and decay, I will always remind myself of those nostalgic details that linger to this day. The horror movies I binge, the leaves crunching under my feet, and the never-ending obsession with all things orange and black. All of it an homage to my past, and a hope for the future. One where I can not only continue these twisted traditions, but pass them on to my own family, and keep the undying legacy of this seasonal transition as vibrant as it ever was.
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The Chicago-born, LA-based saxophonist and composer Josh Johnson is rooted in jazz, but he has traveled all over the map in his work with bands like the improv supergroup SML, Flea’s Honora band, and Jeff Parker’s ETA IVtet. Next month, he’ll release Animative, his first-ever solo album, and it’ll include contributions from musicians like Meshell Ndegeocello, Macie Stewart, Marquis Hill, and Ben Lumsdaine.
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Inspired by Sámi mythology.
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DANG!, the new adult animated comedy series created by Hacks‘ Andrew Law, premiered on Netflix on Tuesday (Sept. 8). The second episode features a cameo from Hayley Williams.
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Their breakout year continues.
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