Scotia Rose share a bright, forward moving statement with “Good Times,” a standout track from their debut EP out now via Deko Music in partnership with ADA and Warner. Built on heavy pop melodies filtered through a rock and roll edge, the song balances big hooks with soaring guitar work, capturing a sense of motion and urgency. The EP arrives after a stretch of electric live shows alongside drummer Richard Stuverud, known for his work with Pearl Jam, a collaboration that helped sharpen the band’s focus and confidence heading into the recording.
Frontman Jeff Weiss describes “Good Times” as a restless inner dialogue about presence, momentum, and learning how to stay inside moments as they unfold. That tension carries through both the song and its video, which blends whimsical public domain animation with live footage from New York venues including Bowery Ballroom, Sony Hall, Brooklyn Bowl, and Cutting Room. The visuals place the band squarely in their element onstage, grounding the song’s questions in real rooms, real crowds, and shared experience. “Good Times” captures Scotia Rose at a turning point, sounding energized, connected, and fully engaged with the now.
continuing his run of dark edged blues rock across the country. After a busy 2024 that saw performances in cities including Newcastle, Glasgow, London, and Southampton, Harding returns with full electric band shows now appearing under the name Ross Harding & The Dark Blues. The sound stays rooted in grit and groove, driven by sharp guitar work and songs built for live rooms and late nights.
The newly announced dates include several firsts and returns, beginning with a debut headline full band performance at Ram Jam Records in February. Additional stops bring the band to Stockport, Stowmarket, Brightlingsea, Woking, and Stoke On Trent, mixing full electric sets with a solo acoustic opening appearance alongside Big Wolf Band. These shows mark the next stretch of “The Blood & The Blues” tour, with more dates to be announced as the year unfolds.
Tour Dates: Saturday February 7 2026 – Ram Jam Records, Kingston Upon Thames Thursday February 12 2026 – Stockport Blues Night at The Spinning Top, Stockport Saturday February 28 2026 – The John Peel Arts Centre, Stowmarket Friday March 20 2026 – Colne Delta Blues and Americana Club, Brightlingsea (solo acoustic opening set) Saturday March 21 2026 – The Fiery Bird, Woking Friday March 27 2026 – Riff Factory, Stoke On Trent
Grammy-nominated bluegrass, folk, Americana artist Valerie Smith has released her long-awaited, career-defining project on January 1. An album that has been 12 years in the making, Maggie’s Journal (Bell Buckle Records) is more than a record—it is a monumental act of remembrance and artistic devotion. This profound 30-track musical narrative breathes life into the raw, emotional story of Margaret Attebury Brooks-McCamis, the great-grandmother of Smith, whose voice and vision illuminate one woman’s extraordinary resilience in post–Civil War America.
A true labor of love, Maggie’s Journal seamlessly blends bluegrass, Americana, and roots traditions into a vivid sonic tapestry. Original songs intertwine with spoken-word excerpts taken directly from Maggie’s handwritten journal—discovered decades after her death by Smith’s cousins, Kathy Jones Eads and Fonda Wells, tucked away inside a “Car Load Tablet” buried in an attic trunk.
What emerged from those pages is the gripping, unvarnished truth of a woman married young to a violent man, carving out survival in rural Missouri while hiding a gentle spirit behind a hardened exterior. Her words reveal a life shaped by hardship yet defined by strength, offering powerful insights into American history, women’s and children’s rights, education, and the enduring human spirit.
Crafted with deep reverence, Maggie’s Journal stands as a unique collaboration between Smith and the ancestor she never met. The album’s emotional range spans the haunting reflection of “That Was A Long Time Ago,” the tender hopefulness of “Alva’s Lullaby,” and the gripping narrative of “Jim O’Dell, Straight From Hell.” Each track channels Maggie’s story with authenticity, dignity, and grace.
Smith’s evocative lead vocals—described by NPR’s Dave Higgs as “sassy, sultry, siren-like”—anchor the project with emotional authority. She is joined by an exceptional cast of harmony vocalists including Donna Ulisse, Josie Smith, Mike Rogers, Rosa Vestal, and Aaron Vestal, whose voices enrich the album’s cinematic storytelling.
The instrumental core features world-class musicians Cody Kilby (acoustic guitar, mandolin), Stephen Burwell (violin), Evan Winsor (upright bass), and Scott Vestal (banjo), whose performances breathe life and movement into Maggie’s world.
Produced by acclaimed songwriter and vocalist Donna Ulisse, Maggie’s Journal draws its lyrical depth from the writing partnership of Ulisse, Smith, Daniel Crabtree, and Ann Miller. Recorded at Tim Carter’s Tree House Studio in Ridgetop, TN, and Scott Vestal’s Digital Underground in Greenbrier, TN, the project was engineered with exceptional care by Carter and Vestal.
Chris Latham’s masterful mixing and mastering provide a polished yet soulful finish, while David Lynch’s stunning CD design and John Murray’s breathtaking artwork visually mirror the album’s emotional core—bringing Maggie’s story to a global audience with the reverence it deserves.
With over three decades in music, Smith has earned Grammy, IBMA, and Dove Award nominations and collaborated with icons like Tom T. Hall and Ralph Stanley. Maggie’s Journal stands among her most personal and ambitious works—an album that honors family, uplifts forgotten stories, and bridges generations through the power of music.
“Maggie told her truth in a voice both plain and powerful,” said Smith. “My mission was to honor her courage and give life to the history she never had the chance to share.”
Margaret Attebury Brooks-McCamis’ story—once hidden in an attic—now lives on as a stirring, unforgettable tribute to resilience, memory, and the ties that bind us across time.
International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the Club), Herma (Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari – are thrilled to announce the release of their second studio album, titled “March of the Venus 5” and scheduled for March 20th, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Uniting five distinctive voices from across the continent – Karmen Klinc (Slovenia), Jelena Milovanovic (Serbia), Tezzi Persson (Sweden, singer of Hell in the Club), Herma (Italy, singer of Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari (Albania) – the band pushes its sound to new heights, embracing a more traditional metal direction while retaining the massive hooks and glossy production that defined their debut.
Once again produced by Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere), with songwriting contributions from Jake E. (ex-Amaranthe, Cyhra), the album showcases a more mature, riff-driven approach, rich with symphonic and electronic elements, layered vocal harmonies, and explosive choruses tailor-made for fans of Within Temptation, Amaranthe, and modern European metal.
With performances at several major festivals already under their belt, Venus 5 are now gearing up to return to the stage in support of the new album – ready to prove that their power is just as undeniable live as it is in the studio.
Tracklist: 1. March of the Venus 5 2. Like a Witch 3. Far Away 4. Set Me Free 5. Stereotypes 6. Surrender 7. Satelite 8. Invincible 9. Winter on My Skin 10. Take It From the Start 11. The Other Shore
Six Feet Under see two crucial chapters of their catalog given long overdue physical treatment as Brutal Planet Records unveils first fully distributed vinyl editions of ‘Unburied’ and ‘Bringer Of Blood.’ ‘Unburied’ collects nine unreleased tracks pulled from the Undead, Unborn, and Torment sessions, capturing the band in a stripped down, early form that leans hard into raw aggression. Originally circulating only as a scarce promo, the album now arrives properly remastered by Rob Colwell, pressed on Opaque Turquoise Vinyl, and issued on jewel case CD with a 12 page lyric booklet as part of the Metal Icon Series.
‘Bringer Of Blood’ also receives its first ever U.S. vinyl release, pressed on Blood Red Vinyl and mastered for vinyl by Colwell. Originally recorded in 2003 at Morrisound Studios and produced by Chris Barnes, the album captures Six Feet Under at full throttle, driven by thick riffs, relentless pacing, and Barnes’ unmistakable vocal presence. Limited to 500 copies worldwide, both releases place long out of reach material into proper circulation, delivering high quality pressings that finally match the intensity and weight of these recordings.
SIX FEET UNDER – UNBURIED (Jewel Case CD) Release Date: Out Now For years, Unburied was the ghost in the Six Feet Under catalog – originally released digitally in 2018, with only a tiny number of flimsy cardboard-sleeve promo CDs that almost nobody ever found. The nine tracks on this album were pulled from the Undead, Unborn, and Torment sessions, and as Chris Barnes himself has said: “I always felt like these tracks were excellent Six Feet Under material. Real raw and in their earliest form.”
Key Features & Collector Details First-ever real CD distribution of Unburied Jewel case CD with 12-page lyrics insert booklet Nine previously unreleased tracks Material sourced from the Undead, Unborn, and Torment sessions Remastered by Rob Colwell Part of the elite Metal Icon Series on Brutal Planet Records Original cardboard-sleeve CD was extremely limited and poorly distributed Licensed from Metal Blade Records Limited to 1,000 copies worldwide
SIX FEET UNDER – UNBURIED (Opaque Turquoise Vinyl) Release Date: February 15, 2026 One of the rarest items in the SFU universe is the old Italian kiosk-only vinyl pressing of Unburied. It was never distributed, vanished instantly, and has been almost impossible to locate since the day it appeared.
Key Features & Collector Details First-ever worldwide retail vinyl release of Unburied Nine previously unreleased tracks Traditional jacket with 12×12 lyrics insert Pressed on Opaque Turquoise Vinyl Material sourced from the Undead, Unborn, and Torment sessions Mastered for Vinyl by Rob Colwell Part of the elite Metal Icon Series on Brutal Planet Records Licensed from Metal Blade Records Original Italian kiosk-only vinyl pressing was extremely limited to 444 copies Limited to 500 copies worldwide
Tracks Violent Blood Eruption – 1:51 Midnight In Hell – 3:35 Gore Hungry Maniac – 3:37 Re-Animated – 3:10 Intent To Kill – 3:24 The Perverse – 3:26 Possessed – 2:47 As The Dying Scream – 3:58 Skin – 0:31
SIX FEET UNDER – BRINGER OF BLOOD (Blood Red Vinyl) Release Date: February 15, 2026 Originally released in 2003 and recorded at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Bringer of Blood was only ever pressed on vinyl once – in Germany over 20 years ago – and has been out of print ever since. This new Brutal Planet edition is the first U.S. vinyl release and is pressed on Blood Red Vinyl as part of the Metal Icon Series.
Remastered by Rob Colwell and packaged with a 12×12 full-color insert, Bringer of Blood captures Six Feet Under at peak ferocity. If you love the classic groove-driven heaviness of Haunted and Warpath, this album is absolutely essential.
From the blunt-force violence of “Amerika the Brutal” to the slow, suffocating crawl of the title track, Bringer of Blood drags listeners deep into the horror-laced world that defined Six Feet Under’s early reign. Long out of print and previously pressed only in Germany, this Brutal Planet Records edition finally does the album justice, pressed on Blood Red Vinyl, newly remastered, and limited to 500 copies.
Key Features & Collector Details First-ever U.S. vinyl release of Bringer of Blood (2003). Pressed on Blood Red Vinyl – a collector-exclusive color. Previously only available as a small 2003 German pressing – long out of print. Recorded March-April 2003 at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida. Produced by Chris Barnes (Six Feet Under / ex-Cannibal Corpse). Includes “Amerika the Brutal,” “One Shot One Kill,” and the title track. Mastered for Vinyl by Rob Colwell. Includes full-color 12 × 12 insert with lyrics and band photos. Officially licensed from Metal Blade Records. Limited to 500 copies worldwide.
Tracklist Sick In The Head – 3:03 Amerika The Brutal – 3:02 My Hatred – 2:28 Murdered In The Basement – 2:33 When Skin Turns Blue – 3:05 Bringer Of Blood – 2:53 Untitled – 0:23 Ugly – 2:08 Braindead – 3:21 Blind And Gagged – 2:39 Claustrophobic – 2:51 Escape From The Grave – 3:28
Lilah Moreau steps into the spotlight with her debut single “Falling In Love,” out now via Polyverse Records. The song opens with plainspoken detail and emotional momentum, tracing moments of self determination and release before easing into a melodic rise. Early lines frame a turning point, where letting go creates space for something lighter, carried by a vocal delivery that feels open and direct.
As the chorus arrives, the song leans into the rush of connection, repeating its central phrase with warmth and lift. The second verse widens the emotional frame, using sky bound imagery to describe closeness and awe, while the arrangement keeps things uncluttered and forward moving. “Falling In Love” presents Lilah Moreau as an artist focused on emotional honesty and melody, offering a debut that feels immediate, grounded, and ready to travel far beyond its first release.
Maps And Foils close out a packed year with the release of a striking new video for “Nulle part,” the track that first mapped the emotional and sonic direction of their concept album ‘Nulle Part.’ Built on downtuned guitars and a heavy, drifting pull, the song carries a sense of internal pressure that never lets up. Sung in French, its phrasing cuts deep, giving extra weight to lyrics that wrestle with the strain of being an artist forced to juggle creation, performance, and constant visibility all at once. The self produced video pairs the music with stark imagery of ghost ships and broken oars, reinforcing the feeling of motion without escape.
Formed in Paris in 2016, Maps And Foils have steadily expanded their sound across full length releases ‘#1’ and ‘Less Is Mort,’ alongside projects like the grindcore EP ‘Les Anathèmes’ and the documentary ‘At Spes Non Fracta.’ Now operating as a tightened power trio following lineup changes, the band channels that evolution into ‘Nulle Part,’ a record shaped by themes of wandering, erosion, and emotional free fall. “Nulle part” stands as a defining moment in that arc, delivering dissonant hardcore that feels heavy, restless, and fully immersed in tension, a track that sinks in slowly and leaves a mark long after it ends.
Today, rock icon John Corabi is proud to announce his debut full-length solo album “New Day”, due out on April 24th, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
To celebrate, John offers fans a first glimpse of the upcoming album with the release of the title track, alongside an official music video, available below.
A trip down memory lane with a nostalgic mood, the lead single “New Day” moves from intimate acoustic moments to richly layered rock arrangements. It’s a journey through the heart of rock, infused with soul and blues sensibilities and inspired by the melodic grandeur of early Boston and Queen.
“New Day” marks John Corabi’s first full-length solo album of original material. Recorded in Nashville during the summer of 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Buckcherry), the album fuses classic ‘70s rock, soul, and blues influences into a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
The record features the previously released singles “Così Bella (So Beautiful)” (2021) and “Your Own Worst Enemy” (2022), now presented as part of a rich collection of tracks that spotlight his commanding vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and masterful songwriting. Throughout the album, Corabi is joined by Marti Frederiksen, who adds backing vocals, guitars, piano, and percussion; Evan Frederiksen on drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin, and programming; Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses) on lead guitar; Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry) contributing piano, organ, and clavinet, as well as Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) offering guitar solos. Together, they create an organic, instrument-driven sound built on real performances, melodic interplay, and soulful energy.
With a European tour planned for February/March 2026 and additional shows running through late spring and summer, Corabi is poised to bring this new music directly to fans, delivering both powerful live energy and genuine emotional resonance.
More than just a solo debut, “New Day” serves as Corabi’s personal testament to rock’s enduring spirit — an exploration of melody, soul, and authenticity, played with passion and conviction at every turn.
Tracklist: 1. New Day 2. That Memory 3. Faith, Hope and Love 4. When I Was Young 5. One More Shot 6. 1969 7. Laurel 8. Good to Be Back Here Again 9. Love That’ll Never Be 10. Così Bella 11. Your Own Worst Enemy 12. Everyday People
Bandana Cheyenna opens the year with “Back To Light,” a deeply personal release that frames inner struggle through resilience, grace, and forward motion. Written with Oliver Wimmer and Michael C. Fischer during a five day writing camp in Poland, the song took shape far from Nashville, surrounded by chill house and dance sessions. That unexpected setting gave the track its emotional lift, pairing vulnerable storytelling with an energizing pulse that feels steady and open. “Back To Light” is out now across digital platforms.
Originally built in the moment by Fischer and later completed by Wimmer, the song highlights Cheyenna’s strength as both writer and performer. Known for penning major country releases including Dasha’s “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” and Alexandra Kay’s “Cupid’s A Cowgirl,” Cheyenna brings that same emotional precision into their own catalog here. “Back To Light” will appear on the upcoming EP ‘Act I: The Dream,’ arriving January 9, 2026, the first chapter in a four EP project titled ‘The Artist’s Pilgrimage,’ a series shaped by creative highs, lows, and the drive to keep moving forward.
Toniey Girl opens the year with warmth and lift on “Here’s to New Beginnings (Extended Version),” a heartfelt New Year anthem out now that leans into reflection without losing momentum. The track kicks off with a countdown that instantly pulls listeners into a shared moment, setting a celebratory scene before the beat settles into an upbeat, inviting flow. The extended arrangement gives the song room to breathe, letting melodies stretch and emotions land with clarity and ease.
Across its verses, the song frames change as something active and energizing, pairing hopeful lyrics with a tempo that keeps moving forward. Toniey Girl describes this version as a space to honor what is ending and what carries forward, and that intention shows in the song’s unhurried pacing and open atmosphere. The result feels uplifting and grounded, a track that fits both quiet reflection and loud sing along moments as the year turns another page.
