Better Noise Music, home to bands including Five Finger Death Punch, The HU, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria and many more, have released their latest edition of “The NOISE”. Their monthly trailer highlighting the label’s newest music.
This month, the trailer features…
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
Revealed Collaboration with Legendary Hip-Hop Artist DMX
On New Single “This Is The Way (Feat. DMX)”
Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH released the digital deluxe version of their acclaimed album AFTERLIFE. The deluxe edition includes the original 12 tracks recorded with the band’s longtime producer Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed), in addition to four bonus tracks including three acoustic versions of the album’s songs “The End,” “Judgement Day,” and “Thanks For Asking” plus the brand new highly anticipated single, “This Is The Way,” featuring the late legendary rapper DMX. To further celebrate the release, Five Finger Death Punch shared the music video for “This Is The Way (feat. DMX)” directed by none other than highly influential filmmaker Hype Williams, a longtime friend and close collaborator of the late DMX. Hailed by the New York Times in 2024 as “The Nineties Wunderkind,” Hype Williams is known for his seminal work with luminaries like Tupac, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z amongst others.
“Music is meant to be universal and without boundaries, and it starts at the top with us, the artists,” says Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory. “We have always embraced the mixing of genres, whether it be the remake of LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out” featuring Tech N9ne as a guest, or our collaboration with blues warrior Kenny Wayne Shepherd, country star Brantley Gilbert, and Brian May, the legendary guitarist of Queen, on the song ‘Blue on Black.’”
“The idea of collaborating with DMX had been in discussion for years, and it was a long and winding road to turn this particular item on our wish list into reality. He was a lyrical warrior, a true original who spoke his mind incorruptibly. We have always viewed DMX as “the metalhead of hip-hop’ because of his aggressive, raw, and untamed style. He growled and snarled, aiming to rattle some cages–an attitude we share, as Five Finger Death Punch has always been drawn to the fearless and the real. It made all the sense in the world, but today this is more than just a song; it’s a salute to a legend, a way to honor DMX’s memory.”
When playing the song for other hip-hop legends, DMC of Run DMC, one of the originals to do it first with “Walk This Way” with Aerosmith said, “The sound of the music, what Ivan is singing about, and what X is talking about, is how X lived his life. The struggle, the dark with the light, the bad with the good, the pain with the joy. This song is very emotional, very musical, it’s very well rounded.”
AFTERLIVE DELUXE
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NOTHING MORE
Announced New Album ‘Carnal’
And Revealed Music Video For New Track “House On Sand (Feat. Eric V Of I Prevail)”
3X Grammy Award-nominated NOTHING MORE return with their fifth album, CARNAL which features 15 songs with the San Antonio, TX-born quartet’s most focused, adventurous, and intense music to date, including their current radio single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” which is currently in the Top 10 at #9 on the Active Rock radio charts and rising. Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon), CARNAL unites NOTHING MORE’s trademark introspective philosophical lyrics and unapologetically massive anthems with in-your-face rockers designed for an all-encompassing audience.
“‘CARNAL’ feels like a perfect encapsulation of what NOTHING MORE has always been,” says guitarist MARK VOLLELUNGA. “From progressive introspection to steady-state rock ‘n roll, we felt like we’ve achieved the exact balance wanted for this next installment.”
“It’s a beautiful blend of memorable guitar riffs, illustrious chord progressions and heart wrenching lyrical performances all to the beat of a drum that palpitates with syncopated obsession,” states bassist DANIEL OLIVER. “There’s truly something for everyone on this record.”
NOTHING MORE unveiled a music video for their new compelling and defiant track “HOUSE ON SAND” featuring I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe.
“Sometimes you lose sight of your purpose in life and wander off of the path you were on,” says frontman JONNY HAWKINS on “HOUSE ON SAND”. “Years later you find yourself in a life that does not match the vision you once had for yourself. Trapped, you are left with a choice…betray your inner voice, or trust it; continue on and play it safe, or turn back and start again… I’m starting again.”
In regard to working with VANLERBERGHE, HAWKINS states: “I’m so honored and excited to have Eric screaming his heart out with me on this song!”
“Almost a year ago, the boys in NOTHING MORE sent me this demo and asked if I’d consider hopping on it,” shares VANLERBERGHE. “I checked it out and for the next few weeks, I had the chorus engrained in my brain. The song really resonated with me. I think this track, as well as the rest of their record, is NOTHING MORE’S best work and I’m honored to be a part of it.”
NEW ALBUM ‘CARNAL’ PRE-ORDER’S HERE
FROM ASHES TO NEW
Announced Deluxe Digital Edition Of ‘Blackout’
And Revealed Bonus Track & Video “One Foot In The Grave”
Featuring Aaron Pauley (Of Mice & Men)
Alt-metalers FROM ASHES TO NEW announced the release of a digital deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed, #1-charting 2023 concept albumBLACKOUT along with the release of “One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men).”
BLACKOUT (DELUXE) will consist of the album’s original 12 tracks, plus six bonus tracks. Also, amongst the new tracks is the currently rising Top 20 single “Barely Breathing (feat. Chrissy Costanza from Against The Current),” which has garnered over 8 million streams and views since February.
Additional cuts include a feature from Yelawolf; a Sullivan King remix of their Top 5-charting radio single “Nightmare”; and an acoustic version of their single “Hate Me Too.” The latter song landed in the Top 10 Active Rock radio charts and was listed in Loudwire’s “Most-Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2023.”
On the deluxe release of BLACKOUT vocalist DANNY CASE is ready “With these new tracks and collaborations, our biggest record yet just went to the next level. We’re thrilled to bring our fans, a couple new, exciting songs as well as some mind-blowing features from a handful of artists that we love.”
“One Foot In The Grave (feat. Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men),” is a haunting CGI world music video directed by longtime collaborator JosiahX.
Of the new song CASE says: “‘One Foot in the Grave’ is an invigorating track that blends genres and pushes boundaries. The collaboration with Aaron has been an incredible journey, fusing our unique styles to create something truly special. We can’t wait for our fans to experience it.”
DELUXE DIGITAL EDITION ‘BLACKOUT’
PRE-ORDER HERE
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
Enlist The Used Vocalist Bert Mccracken On New Video
“You’re So Ugly When You Cry”
Theatrical emo rock group THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT shared the first new video “You’re So Ugly When You Cry” featuring guest vocals from Bert McCracken of seminal emo rock outfit The Used who boast 2X RIAA Platinum certified releases (2002’s self-titled debut The Used and 2004’s In Love and Death), a RIAA Gold certification for 2007’s Lies For The Liars, and over 1.1 billion overall career streams. The song contrasts upbeat anthemic pop-punk melodies with lyrics about hitting rock bottom. “It’s not about healing, or the come-up later on, it’s about telling people ‘it sucks right now, I don’t like who I am when I’m like this, and I know you’ve felt the same way,” according to THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT vocalist LEE JENNINGS.
“Working with Bert was a lifelong dream come true for us,” exclaims JENNINGS. “We all grew up with The Used being one of our biggest influences and it was a surreal moment when he reached back out saying he loved the song and wanted to be involved.”
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT also shared a captivating music video for “You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)” which introduces the “Coffin Crew” (the band’s name for their devoted followers) and their movement.
YOU’RE SO UGLY WHEN YOU CRY
LISTEN HERE
CORY MARKS
Released New Video For “A Different Kind Of Year,”
According to singer-songwriter CORY MARKS, 2024 will be “A Different Kind Of Year” as the dual-genre artist leans into his country side for his latest single. The rousing track was written post-pandemic as a feel-good anthem and was produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain). “A Different Kind Of Year” will be included on MARKS’ forthcoming sophomore album due later this year.
The new video show cases Cory on the road and captures special moments with other artists and his adoring fans. Featured in this video is also Tyler Connolly of Theory Of a Dean Man, DL of Bad Wolves, along with local country artists and crew.
“It’s the start of a brand-new year, a chance for you to start fresh, refocus and see what is really important in this life,” shares MARKS. “This new song is all about good times, re-connecting with family and friends. Committing to yourself to make things better in the year ahead and not taking those special things for granted. It’s a country song for country people, so cheers. Here’s to you, here’s to me and a different kind of year!”
STREAM / DOWNLOAD “A DIFFERENT KIND OF YEAR” HERE
CROSSBONE SKULLY
Channel Their Inner Spirit Celebrated The Full Moon In April With Music Video For Track
“I Am The Wolf”
To celebrate April 23rd Full moon, the rising new rock outfit CROSSBONE SKULLY unleashed the howling and eerie track “I Am The Wolf”. The premiere was followed by a special announcement from CROSSBONE SKULLY frontman TOMMY HENRIKSEN (guitarist and musical director forAlice Cooper’s band and member of Hollywood Vampires) and the band’s guitarist ANNA CARA.
When I wrote the lyrics to ‘I Am The Wolf,’ I found my spirit animal,” says HENRIKSEN. “It’s a one-way trip to hell to kill the devil and destroy anything in my way…to find my rebirth and reclaim my worth! For I Am The Wolf!”
“I Am The Wolf” follows three consecutive track releases— “Evil World Machine,” “The Boom Went The Boom (feat. Phil Collen),” and “I’m Unbreakable”—which have combined amassed over 1.2 million streams to date. The aforementioned tracks will be featured on CROSSBONE SKULLY’s debut album.
The forthcoming album was executive produced by the legendary Mutt Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) and includes features on the animated short film(“Evil World Machine”) from notable musicians, celebrity friends and bandmates of HENRIKSEN’s for its recording sessions including Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Nikki Sixx, Joe Perry, and Kane Roberts. The album features first-class recording musicians including Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), Jamie Muhoberac (My Chemical Romance, John Mayer, Seal), Chris Wyse (Hollywood Vampires, Ace Frehley, the Cult, Ozzy Osbourne), Tommy Denander, Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), the late UFO bassist Pete Way, and producer/mixer Mike Plotnikoff (AC/DC, My Chemical Romance, Aerosmith).
