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For the past eight years, a new kind of circus has been touring around, a horror themed circus that was launched within the U.S. known as the Paranormal Cirque part of the Cirque Italia. It fuses together several traditional circus acts, such as theater, cabaret, burlesque, with some supernatural and horror elements thrown in, which is set underneath the black and white tent, with ghouls and monsters roaming out front and inside as well. It should also be noted that No-one under the age of 13 will be admitted to the show. Guests aged 13 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Having never been to this type of circus, having seen AD's and post's about it on social media over the years, this year would be the commencing time to attend for my first time ever! Being held in Los Angeles County in the City of Commerce,  right next to the Citadel Outlet mall off the freeway. The spooky circus tent, would loom on the outskirts of the mall, with people aligned heading inside via vehicles, and standing outside to get inside. Once checked in via phone, you were greet with a merchandise stand with numerous masks, t-shirts, key-chains, stickers, and food of course, popcorn, candy, drinks, with an in house spook house! A mini walk through experience with scare actors roaming its halls, scaring those who entered.

After checking around the events activities, entering the tent itself, featured a circular seating arrangement, the main acts being in the center, around 7:45PMish is when the show would commence, this version being the "Voodoo" one, with other variations including inferno, specter, and nightmare as their themes. Tonight's would be out of the bayou, featuring dark lights, strobe lighting, and lots of acts, ranging from a mime clown doing goofy dancing and comedic acts, with other performances such as dancing, magic tracks, clown performances with giant balls, to tight rope, aerial performances, and much more.

It was truly such a fun filled evening, with such laughs, and so much fun, it made this experience worth attending. Surely trying to check out the other themes involved in its touring run, would definitely be worth it sometime. 

Puerto Rico Death Metal band Sons of Kali released their new single "Bloodshed" from the upcoming album. The single was recorded in "Island Recording Studios" by Jorge Vega, and mixed/mastered in "Lady Starship Studios" by Christian Rodriguez.

Check out the new single linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1glyfFmcHXJ5eorcQrKE5G

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTB2g7MtpMM

Sons Of Kali is a blackened death metal band from Puerto Rico, formed in 2024 by guitarist Fabian Milian and bassist Diego Garcia. Soon joined by Sebastian Sousa (vocals) and Elier Bonilla (drums), the band established a powerful lineup focused on delivering faster, heavier, and more aggressive extreme metal. Blending diverse influences into a distinctive sound, Sons Of Kali have already released three singles, previewing their upcoming debut album.

Los Angeles rock band Stitched Up Heart have unleashed their new single “Cannibal,” featuring Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies, out now via Judge & Jury Records. The track is a powerful collaboration between two incredible women in modern heavy music. Alecia 'Mixi' Demner and Heidi Shepherd deliver a fierce vocal performance that celebrates strength, attitude, and the unapologetic presence of women in the rock and metal scene. The single arrives alongside a brand new music video, capturing the electrifying chemistry between Mixi and Heidi as the two powerhouse vocalists.

“‘CANNIBAL’ is a song for the man-eaters; to all of the baddies stealing hearts and eating them for breakfast,” says Mixi.

She continues, “I was at Butcher Babies very first show. Crammed on the stairs at a dive bar on the sunset strip. Heidi hurled this wrecked Barbie into the crowd. Hair hacked off, totally mangled. I caught it. Looking back at that moment it felt like she’d passed me a torch. 'Hey girl, let’s conquer this industry together.' Years later, we’re still at it cheering each other on from the sidelines. Collaborating on this song together is such a fulfilling moment.”

Shepherd adds, "I've been a big fan of Mixi and Stitched Up Heart for nearly 2 decades. We've clawed our way through this industry together, and had each other's back when no one else did. After all of these years, it's so fitting that 'Cannibal' is the song that we finally get to SCREAM together! This song is so fun, and has quickly become one of my favorite collabs that I've been a part of. You can tell by the video that we had an absolute blast making it. I can't wait to see what else SUH has in store of us fans in the future!"

In 2025, the band inked a deal with Judge and Jury Records and their fourth full-length album Medusa will be available on June 12. The band is currently on tour with Sebastian Bach and will be out supporting Infected Rain this summer.

Beyond the stage, Mixi continues to use her platform to advocate for more women in rock and metal while actively volunteering with multiple animal rescue organizations throughout Southern California.

STREAM "Cannibal"

https://ffm.to/suhcannibal

Check out the music video right HERE.

With anticipation building at every turn, Black Veil Brides have announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, VINDICATE. The record will be released worldwide on May 8 via Spinefarm.

The album is now available for pre-order here: https://blackveilbrides.lnk.to/vindicatepreorder. 

From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of “Invocation To The Muse” to the emotive finale of “Eschaton,” the band—vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma—deliver one of the most ambitious chapters of their career. Previously released singles including “Bleeders,” “Hallelujah,” and “Certainty” have already showcased the band’s continued musical evolution while maintaining the theatrical intensity that has defined their sound.

“This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication. These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above what’s tried to break us, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us,” explains Andy Biersack.

Each song explores a different side of that struggle. Sometimes it’s about getting even with someone else, sometimes it’s about confronting ourselves and our past, our pain, or the things that were done to us. At its core, though, this album is about resilience.

It’s for anyone who’s ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision. We’re all born with that spark. The world will try to take that away at times, but this record is about holding onto it, fighting back, and turning those struggles into something powerful.”

The latest preview from the album arrives with the release of the title track, “Vindicate.” Featuring a haunting calliope introduction that erupts into a driving wall of guitars and Biersack’s signature scream, the song captures the dramatic scale and power fans have come to expect from Black Veil Brides. The track is now available across all digital service providers.

A NSFW music video directed by George Gallardo Kattah (who also helmed the visual for “Certainty”) can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n1vhLn_iIQ.

TRACKLISTING:

1.    Invocation To The Muse

2.    Vindicate

3.     Certainty

4.     Bleeders

5.    Hallelujah

6.     Cut

7.     Alive

8.     Purgatory

9.    Revenger

10.  Sorrow

11.  Grace

12.  Ave Maria

13.  Woe & Pain

14.  Eschaton

Pop punk rockers THE WILD HAZE have released several EPs, with all new music, an album with 12 songs expected out someday. But the band does into talks about their song writing, lyrical context, history, and the plans for the future. 

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or did it come out just like that? 

The idea for the band name came from the band Beach Slang. At the time, their album The Things We Do to Find People Who Feel Like Us had just been released.

There’s a song on the album called “Ride the Wild Haze.” We really identified with the lyrics, and the instrumental part reminded us a lot of ourselves as a band. The song was playing as we were on our way to our rehearsal space, which was very secluded on a farm at the time, and it was very foggy—that’s when I (Stephanie) came up with the idea for The Wild Haze.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

I think all of us listened to pop punk and punk rock as teenagers. We grew up with it in the ’90s and 2000s.

I, Stephanie, used to listen to the soundtrack from the movie American Pie back then and got to know a lot of bands, and my first concert at 14 was Green Day in Zurich. But we all listen to different genres too, ranging from metal/hardcore punk to stoner/sludge, Swedish rock punk bands, rock ’n’ roll, indie, and even country. We’re very open-minded as long as it’s good, honest music.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

Lars, the guitarist, and I, Stephanie, already knew each other. We were part of the same scene and hung out in the same places. We met Sascha through an online post when we were looking for a drummer. But he didn’t join us until years later and served as our substitute drummer for the first few years. We met Jake at a song contest in early 2017, where he was playing with his band Killjoy at the time. We also met our first drummer (Sascha) and our first guitarist, Remo, through online ads. Phil was our session guitarist on and off over the years, but he was also a permanent member of the band, and we knew each other from the same scene even before the band was formed.

4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We don't live in the same place. Sascha is from Basel. Jake and Phil are from Zurich, and Lars and Stephanie live in Baden, a suburb of Zurich, where we now have our rehearsal space. Before that, it was in Lucerne and Zurich. Switzerland is small, and we all live just a half-hour to an hour’s drive from each other.

The scene in Zurich is a bit bigger, and there are good bands like Nofnog, My Name Was Claire, Kabuki Joe, Desert Lily, and Back East. As friends and talented musicians, we highly recommend them.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Stephanie writes the lyrics to the songs. So, in the early days, I’d definitely say Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Blink-182, Sum 41, and Social Distortion. But as a teenager, I also listened to a lot of country music, like Johnny Cash. Lars, who writes the riffs and melodies for us, had earlier inspirations like Pennywise, Good Riddance, Sum 41, Catch 22 and The Hellacopters.

6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)

Our songs are about life with all its ups and downs, about not giving up, pursuing your dreams, about love and pain, and feeling like an outsider—as well as all the difficult but also good things in the world.

7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)

Yes, we write all our songs ourselves. Either Stephanie comes up with the lyrics and a melody first, and Lars adds the guitar part. Then we bring the idea to the rest of the band, where the other members contribute their ideas. Or Lars has written a riff or a melody, and then we adapt it to the lyrics and work it out with the band.

8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We've released four EPs so far. Our first EP is on Bandcamp. Back then, it still had lyrics in both English and German. The subsequent releases—Stupid Girl, Strikes and Gutters, and Crash and Burn—have been released on all platforms, including Tidal, Spotify, Apple Music, and more. We make honest music with heart and a passion for music. So far, it’s all DIY. We make music because we enjoy it and because we’re passionate about it, and we hope people feel that too.

9. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes, over the past year we’ve written an album with 12 songs or more. Unfortunately, Stephanie was—and still is—on sick leave, so we wrote new songs whenever we could. Since gigs haven’t been possible since the middle of the year for these reasons, Jake, our guitarist, has studied audio engineering, and we’re currently recording demos in our living room/rehearsal space. You definitely have something to look forward to. It’s our best work yet. We’ve put in many months of work, and people can look forward to something new as well as the familiar, improved The Wild Haze sound—a good mix of dark and punk, as you know it, with plenty of variety and a willingness to experiment.

10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We’ve planned two shows so far. Whether they go ahead depends on how quickly our singer recovers. We hope it will be soon, but in the meantime, we’ll be working on new music. You can look forward to it.

11. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

We envision our future as a band filled with lots of shows, meeting great people and bands, and more tours in Europe, the U.S., and Asia. We’ve already gotten some inquiries, haha, but that’s still a ways off :) We’ll keep playing and writing good, honest music. This is just the beginning.

12. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can listen to our music on all major platforms. We’ve ordered more CDs and T-shirts and will be announcing them on our social media channels. We’ll have a website soon, but until then, you can definitely reach out to us via DM on our channels and at our shows.

Ed Fielding Photography

Post-hardcore band VERSUS have their debut album out titled "The Catalyst", with all new singles expected out this spring! The band discusses their show plans, beginnings, and the future!

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Versus started way back in 2016-ish as a three-piece grunge band – back then we were just playing shows to our friends just to have some fun, but over the years we started gaining some traction, and Versus evolved into what it is now. Over the years we have had changes in our line up and the dynamics of the band, with our first drummer moving to Australia through to our bassist and founding member, Bear, who has just stepped down – we have an amazing bunch on talented individuals in the band now – Calvin on drums (he is a machine to say the least), Rob on guitars (who has successfully redefined a lot of our sounds and direction) and Shortie on vocals/bass (temporarily standing in for Bear). All of us have been in various bands over the years, in fact there are too many to mention here, but we connect and write so well together as Versus that our past bands feel like a different lifetime these days.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

The name of the band initially was You Me Vs The World as at the time I think we were all in very difficult places in our lives and the band was our way of fighting back and releasing some of that energy and resilience – since then the name was shortened over the years until we ended up with Versus, even though all of our lives have changed (as you’d expect over the years) for the better, however we know that many folks are struggling with either daily life or even the geo-political climate that we are all facing at present, so it’s more a representation of how the majority of folks in the world must feel at points in their lives. 

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

We are based in a city called Leeds (Yorkshire, UK) and the scene over here is steadily getting better after the pandemic, when before it was such an eclectic and thriving music scene! There are a lot of bands that are up and coming, but there is another band from Leeds that you should check out – they are called Pulverise and are a female fronted rap metal band with killer riffs and great stage presence. 

4. How would you describe your style?

Hard-hitting, mind-blowing and super energetic post-hardcore.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We released our first full length album (The Catalyst) in December last year – we wrote the album as a bit of a renewal/rebirth/the next evolutionary step for the band, so while every song tells its own story, the album is cohesive and has a running theme all the way through. We just want people who listen to it to enjoy the music and let themselves feel something, be it happiness, sadness, anger etc – we just want to hit that emotional resonance.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

We are currently working on 2 singles that are due out in the back end of April and June, as well as our second album (not titled yet) that we are planning to release at the back end of this year. 

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We have a couple of busy months ahead of us in the UK and then we are wanting to hit some of the festivals over the summer before going out on tour nearer the end of this year. 

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band? 

That’s a hard question – to be honest we just want to write and perform music to our fans – we wouldn’t be in the position we are now if it wasn’t for the support of the fans that follow us, buy our merch and records and show up to shows.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

Versusbandinc.com is always the main place to go to for our music, merch and everything in between, but also, we are on the usual social media sites, YouTube and Spotify! 

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

We want people to walk away after listening to us for the first time remembering what they felt emotionally, whatever that may be, and as long as they feel something we have done things right. 

Post-hardcore, alternative metal go getters JAWFANE were established in 2021, but since then they have experienced some member changes, but have a stable line-up as of now. Since then, though, they have released seven singles, two EPs, an instrumental EP and debut EP "Me and All on My Demons". An all-new full-length LP is in the works, with more releases planned as well. The band talks with us about their releases and furthering plans ahead.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Est. Feb 2021, Jawfane has seen a few member changes but for the last year and a half we have been:

Cory Pack: Guitar/Vocals

Chase Schumann: Bass/Vocals

Jesse Marquez: Synth/Vocals

Aj Chacon: Drums/Vocals

We started with no plan, other than to write music and have fun. Along the way we realized that our stories really resonated with people and have been diving into more pointed topics, like loss of personal friends, growing up without parents/mentors, and remembering our big dreams from when we were much much younger. Every band wants to make it and we are no exception but at the same time, it’s our journey and we have no issue walking it our own way.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

Paul Graham, who features on our upcoming single “Raise” and who is our original vocalist came up with the name. It's not a “word” in the dictionary. It is an intentional misspelling of the medieval word “jawfain” meaning lockjaw, in simple terms “fane” is word that means temple/sanctuary, so in the literal our band name means “Word Temple”, a place you can speak freely, in this case create freely without judgement or barriers. We hold that motto close.

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We are from Lebanon Tn, about 30 mins east of Nashville. Most of went to high school here, went on our first dates here, and learned to play our instruments here. Lebanon doesn’t have a big music scene but Nashville obviously does, and we are proud to be a part of it as well, but home is Lebanon, Nashville is where the stage closest to us is.

Locals we love to hang with:

Hollow Wake (Mt. Juliet TN)

Gryme (Clarksville TN)

Five Year Winter (Nashville TN)

4. How would you describe your style?

Post-hardcore/Alternative Metal.

FFO: Alexisonfire, AFI, Deftones, and Don Broco

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We released 7 singles, and an EP, “Me and All On My Demons”, the Ep is not currently available only on Youtube at present. We are working through some issues to get it back on streaming. In Jan 2026 we released an Instrumental Ep featuring some live only tracks, and March 10th we released “Raise” featuring Paulsdeeep. We have some more releases planned with a full-length LP in the works.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

2026 is gonna be a big release year for the band, we have 4 planned for the year at present with some hope for a 5/6 depending on how it goes in the timing department. Our future LP will be 12 tracks alone.

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We are currently booking for the year, right now our only show is a headliner on May 2nd at the Roxglass Bar and Music Venue, in Cave City Ky.

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

To continue building our sound and evolving, we have really dug deep and are starting to see the songs that work creates, and we have a large backlog of songs we want people to hear. 2026, for us, in a celebration of being a band for 5 years. Put simply. More shows. More songs.

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

We are on all streaming services, but if you wanna get involved www.jawfane.com, and sign up for our email list. We don’t spam you, only the big things and we try to keep it once a month. Bandcamp.com if you wanna own our music and shout out to band camp for band camp Fridays.

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music?

Honesty, we strive to remove the layers and show what’s truly underneath. We hope it’s thought provoking, and that it has a lasting impression on them, even if it takes a few listens.

Universal Pictures International (UPI) today, announces the official title, key artwork and International theatrical plans for the upcoming Iron Maiden feature documentary, now titled IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION.

Documenting one of the most iconic journeys in music history, the film will be released in cinemas in the UK on May 7th 2026. 

Directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits in the Forest – A Depeche Mode Film), the feature‑length documentary charts Iron Maiden’s remarkable five‑decade journey.

Alongside the band, the documentary features on‑camera reflections from prominent admirers including Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D, each speaking about Iron Maiden’s influence on music, culture and generations of fans worldwide.

The newly released key art by Albert "Akirant" Quirantes, offers the first visual look at the documentary.

Formed in East London in 1975, Iron Maiden have grown into one of the world’s most influential and enduring rock bands. Across 50 years they have released 17 studio albums, sold over 100 million records, and performed almost 2,500 concerts across 64 countries.

The documentary arrives as the band continues its two year Run For Your Lives world tour, which included a triumphant homecoming performance at London Stadium a short distance from where it all began five decades ago.

A recently announced, one of a kind, celebration named EddFest in historic Knebworth Park, England, on July 11th forms part of over 50 shows worldwide in 2026.

IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION IS IN CINEMAS FROM MAY 7TH

TICKETS ON SALE - VISIT https://www.ironmaidenfilm.com/

American Doom/Post-Metal musician Jake Worden released his debut album "Born into Black". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered in "Sonic Landscapes Recording Studios" by Jimmy Shellberg.

Check out the new album linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1rhxkxcwIkdVJo39DPdaA8

https://jakeworden.bandcamp.com/album/born-into-black

Jake Worden is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Jackson, Michigan, who began playing guitar at 12 and evolved into a solo metal artist after early band projects dissolved. Influenced by acts like Metallica, Type O Negative, Gojira, and Amon Amarth, he developed a distinctive style he calls Orchestral Doom Metal, blending classical instrumentation with slow, melodic heaviness. His debut album «Born into Black» has drawn growing attention from press and underground musicians alike.

A Love Letter to the Past: Heidi Shepherd Reflects on the Past 25 Years in Her Most Personal Release Yet, Exploring the Life Lessons That Forged Her Identity

Butcher Babies return with their powerful new single “Lost In Your Touch,” produced by Howard Benson, this marks the second release from their forthcoming album via Judge & Jury Records. Blending emotional vulnerability with crushing intensity, the track serves as a key chapter in an album that functions as a deeply personal love letter to vocalist Heidi Shepherd’s past reflecting on the experiences, relationships, heartbreaks, and hard-earned lessons that have shaped her over the last 25 years. It’s a record rooted in self-reflection and growth, honoring where she’s been while embracing the strength and clarity of who she has become today.

Heidi Shepherd shares:  "10 years ago, I watched the love of my life fall in love with someone else. I watched him fill my shoes with another girl’s touch. She slowly took my place in the late-night phone calls and early morning coffee.

He replaced “us” with her name on his lips. I bent between this new reality and the past that my body and heart so desperately wanted back. As I watched this unfold, I couldn’t help but wonder if they shared the same, deep emotional bond we once shared, and if 'she gets lost in his touch like I do'.

This song brings me back to those heartbreaking moments alone; reflecting, growing, and finding myself again. I don’t take a love like that for granted now. It’s special, and deserves to be put on a pedestal.

Recording this song with Howard was really special. From the get go, he understood the emotion and story behind the lyrics. We both knew this song was going to be special, and treated it with the emotional sensitivity needed to not just hear the song, but to feel it."

Howard Benson adds, "I gravitated to this song immediately because of the vulnerability of the lyrics. To me, as a producer, if I can get lyrics like this that I know the vocalist will deliver.. like Heidi delivers the emotions in this song ... that's so critical to the track connecting.” 

STREAM "Lost In Your Touch"

https://ffm.to/lostinyourtouch

WATCH the Official Music Video for "Lost In Your Touch" right HERE.