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The amps are roaring, the lights are blinding, and the swagger is undeniable -- SUNVOLUME have arrived with their brand-new single and video “Riff City”, an electrifying anthem that captures the raw, high-voltage essence of modern rock in its purest form. Directed with cinematic grit and energy that bleeds straight from the stage to the screen, “Riff City” is more than a song — it’s a mission statement. The track barrels forward with thunderous riffs and gritty grooves dripping with attitude, channeling the spirit of ’70s arena rock and 90's grunge through a modern lens that feels fresh, dangerous, and downright addictive. 
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TAG PUBLICITY, one of the premier names in music media and artist promotion, closes out October 2025 with another explosive month of releases, tours, and milestones across its roster of hard-hitting rock, metal, and alternative acts. With new singles dropping, nationwide tours igniting stages, and countless outlets buzzing with coverage, TAG continues to prove that rock is not only alive — it’s thriving louder than ever. From Crobot’s blistering new single “Gun To My Head” and Raven Black’s haunting video for “Black Sonata”, to Kurt Deimer’s powerhouse collaboration “In Deep” featuring Josh Todd of Buckcherry, TAG PUBLICITY delivered nonstop momentum and headline-worthy campaigns throughout the month. October also saw My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult light up the country kicking off their “Delicate Terror Tour”, blending industrial chaos and cult-classic energy from coast to coast — all backed by TAG’s strategic media outreach. Crobot also hit the road for a month journey from one side of the country and back. Meanwhile, Arsenic Kitchen unleashed their darkly imaginative EP “Handbook for the Recently Deceased”, further establishing themselves as one of underground rock’s most unique and theatrical voices. The press firestorm extended to emerging and veteran acts alike:
“October was a month where we just made company history,” said TAG PUBLICITY head publicist Evan J. Thomas. “From established acts to rising stars, we saw artists connecting with fans in authentic, powerful ways — and that’s what TAG is all about: amplifying their stories and their sound.” NUMBERS NEVER LIE
TAG PUBLICITY continues to lead the charge in artist development, strategic marketing, and storytelling for rock and alternative music worldwide. As the industry heads toward the close of 2025, the company promises even bigger announcements, tours, and releases that will carry this momentum straight into the new year. COMING IN NOVEMBER November is shaping up to be a huge month with Crobot and Thrill Kill Kult on tour, new music coming from IWAN and many more upcoming announcements. We at TAG are not just excited to see what the final 2 months have for us but we are offering a NEW Bands On A Budget and a Bands On A Budget Plus+ for bands who are money conscious heading into the holiday season. NEW CLIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME!  Rising from the heart of the modern rock revolution, IWAN have arrived with not one, but two thunderous statements of intent. Their brand-new singles — “Wait” and “Warriors” — mark a bold step forward in the IWAN's sonic evolution, blending anthemic power with raw emotion, and proving once again that rock’s heartbeat is alive and roaring. "Warriors" is a battle cry for the broken yet unyielding. With searing vocals and a relentless groove, the track delivers a message of defiance and survival in a world that often tries to silence individual power. "Wait" takes a more introspective turn-digging into the emotional wreckage of a toxic breakup and the spiritual warfare that comes with healing from it. Both songs showcase IWAN's signature sound: a visceral mix of heavy guitars, haunting melodies, and lyrical vulnerability. "IWAN isn't just a new artist-she's a force," says producer Tamas Vajda, who helped bring her vision to life at Savaria Studios in Brooklyn, NY. "She's got the story, the voice, and the fire. You don't hear it-you *feel* it." With early support and growing attention on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, IWAN is quickly becoming one of the most compelling new voices in modern rock. Fans have responded to her authenticity, visual intensity, and fearless voice with emotional clarity-qualities that set her apart in a crowded field. Her journey-from law enforcement to the frontlines of music-is as bold and unapologetic as her sound. And with more releases lined up in the coming months, IWAN is just getting started. Both tracks showcase IWAN’s dynamic range and fearless songwriting — two sides of the same coin that define who they are: passionate, powerful, and unapologetically real. Listen to IWAN now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major platforms. LISTEN TO IWAN
 "INFECTED" expresses a powerful mix of internal suffering, emotional numbness, societal disillusionment, and ultimately, a desperate plea for awakening and self liberation. It’s about hitting rock bottom mentally and emotionally and realizing the need to rise, see the truth, and take back control from the forces internal or external that have taken over our lives. As we put the music video together, I loved the characters inspired by John Carpenter’s “They Live” as a metaphor for the monster in each of us that can only be seen in glimpses and when you are aware of them. LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY APPLE MUSIC AMAZON MUSIC  The bearded boogie titans of modern rock, CROBOT, are firing up the engines and bringing their intergalactic groove thunder back to stages across the nation. The band has officially announced their 2025 U.S. Tour, a full-throttle run of dates that promises to deliver the kind of high-voltage rock ’n’ roll that only CROBOT can summon. Armed with a catalog of riff-heavy anthems, psychedelic swagger, and the unmatched charisma of frontman Brandon Yeagley, CROBOT is ready to melt faces and shake foundations from coast to coast. Known for their dynamic fusion of funk, hard rock, and cosmic weirdness, the band’s live show is a spectacle — equal parts raw power, humor, and soul. Fans can expect a setlist packed with favorites from Motherbrain, Feel This, and beyond, alongside a few surprises and maybe even a glimpse of new material. Every stop on this tour will be a full-on CROBOT experience — sweat, riffs, and sonic resurrection included. With THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX joining the tour as co-headliners, this tour is shaping up to be one of the most unmissable rock events of the year. Whether you’ve been a longtime CROBOT disciple or you’re just discovering their galactic groove, get ready to bang your head, shake your hips, and feel the fuzz. TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE CROBOT U.S. TOUR 2025 DATES10/24 - Syracuse, NY - The Lost Horizon - TICKETS 10/25 - Toledo, OH - Frankie's - TICKETS 10/26 - Columbus, OH - King Of Clubs - TICKETS 10/28 - Detroit, MI - Small's - TICKETS 10/29 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Pyramid Scheme - TICKETS 10/30 - West Chicago, IL - Th WC Social Club - TICKETS 10/31 - Madison, WI - The Annex - TICKETS 11/1 - Lincoln, NE - The Bourbon Theater - TICKETS 11/2 - Denver, CO - HQ - TICKETS 11/4 - Salt Lake City, UT - Aces High - TICKETS 11/6 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon - TICKETS 11/7 - Vancouver, BC - The Kingsway Club - TICKETS 11/8 - Portland, OR - The Nova - TICKETS 11/9 - Eugene, OR - John Henry's - TICKETS 11/11 - San Jose, CA - The Ritz - TICKETS 11/12 - Anaheim, CA - The Parish at HOB - TICKETS 11/13 - Phoenix, AZ - The Rosetta Room - TICKETS 11/15 - Austin, TX - The Far Out Lounge - TICKETS 11/16 - Dallas, TX - Sundown at Granada - TICKETS 11/18 - New Orleans, LA - No Dice - TICKETS 11/19 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade - TICKETS 11/20 - Asheville, NC - Eulogy - TICKETS 11/21 - Raleigh, NC - The Pour House - TICKETS 11/22 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery - TICKETS 11/23 - Philadelphia, PA - MilkBoy - TICKETS  Rock powerhouse KURT DEIMER dives headfirst into the depths of human struggle and redemption with his explosive new single “In Deep,” featuring the unmistakable Josh Todd of Buckcherry. The track is a haunting, cinematic anthem that fuses hard rock swagger with raw emotional gravity — marking one of Deimer’s most compelling collaborations to date. The video has scenes from Kurt's upcoming movie Scared To Death, coming out in early 2026. SCARED TO DEATH WEBSITE HERE KURT DEIMER ABOUT THE SONG "I recently was very lucky to tour with Buckcherry and Josh and the band were really great. Towards the end of this most recent tour, I had been speaking with Josh and he was gracious enough to agree to collaborate on a song together. I had this song I thought he would be perfect on, originally called "He Was Good To Me," and it was about women unfortunately falling prey to men with bad intentions. He listened to it but wanted to re-do the lyrics. The song now is about how you can get in to a relationship and you are in it too deep. You gotta watch out for those situations. It's really about thinking before you act and get too involved." "During the creative process when Josh and I got together at Chris Lord-Alge's studio and I saw Josh in the vocal booth being Josh Todd like he is on stage with Buckcherry and how in to it he was I just knew this had to be my next single. It's a blessing for me to be able to share my art and Josh was more than gracious to help and be a part of this killer tune "In Deep." I hope you all enjoy it. STREAM KURT DEIMER MUSIC HERE  Chicago’s own JON BABIN has kicked open the doors of a new creative chapter with the release of three powerhouse singles — “Bad Omen,” “Never Gonna Be The Same,” and “I’d Follow.” Each track captures a different pulse of Babin’s evolving sound: dark, cinematic, and unapologetically human. Blending the grit of alternative rock with the emotional gravity of modern pop, Babin continues to carve out a lane entirely his own.  Emerging from the electric underbelly of Chicago’s rock scene, NOW ITS DARK have returned to lure listeners into their sonic labyrinth with their mesmerizing new single, “Nymph.” The track is a darkly seductive anthem that blends haunting melodies, cinematic atmosphere, and raw emotional power — the kind of song that doesn’t just play in your head, it takes up permanent residence. With “Nymph,” NOW ITS DARK showcase their signature fusion of shadowy modern rock and sleek, pulse-driven production. The song slithers through tension and release — a seductive whisper one moment, a full-throated eruption the next. It’s a track that feels both intimate and immense, channeling the visceral edge of Killswitch Engage, the ethereal pull of Lacuna Coil, and the emotional gravity of Three Days Grace, yet remaining wholly their own. LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY APPLE MUSIC  "SYSTEM OVERRIDE" paints a picture of a collapsing society through the lens of personal disillusionment and collective struggle. At its core, it’s about mistrust, division, and the breakdown of systems, whether political, social, or spiritual, that once promised stability but now only deliver emptiness and control. The recurring imagery of black & white versus color reflects the loss of hope, imagination, and nuance in a world consumed by conflict and polarization. Where once there may have been shades of possibility, everything now feels rigid, divided, and lifeless. The line “Do you dream in color?” becomes a desperate plea for vision, empathy, and renewal in a society that has grown numb and mechanical. Themes of false leadership and hypocrisy surface throughout: leaders speak of greatness while ignoring suffering, strength is proclaimed while people are oppressed, and overlords exploit the weak. The climax comes with the declaration of “SYSTEM OVERRIDE” and the call for a reset. This is an acknowledgment that the current way of living is unsustainable, and only by breaking down the corrupted system can something new and meaningful rise from the ruins. Overall, "SYSTEM OVERRIDE" conveys both rage and despair, but beneath its bleakness lies a drive for transformation. A recognition that although the present feels hopeless, change is inevitable, and necessary.  The Las Vegas based gold-certified, hard-rock titans, OTHERWISE, triumphantly return with a brand new EP and label home. The infectious, new single/video for the track, “Stop, Drop and Roll (Doesn't Work in Hell),” is a hard driving banger with a massive catchy chorus, which will quickly demand your undivided attention. This also marks the first release under their new partnership with Seek and Strike that culminates with the release of the Some Kind of Alchemy EP out now! The band have gone back to their roots and re-embraced their classic harder rock sound, which is very reminiscent of the vibe of their widely acclaimed debut album. See below to check out the new single and order the EP for free. OTHERWISE states: "Signing with Seek and Strike was honestly a very easy decision for us. The label was co-founded by a dear friend who has believed in the band and our message since our inception. He cares about us and vice versa, which is saying a lot for the music business. “The first single, 'Stop, Drop and Roll (Doesn't Work in Hell),' was initially conceptualized years ago, in the midst of the Iraq War. We thought about the sacrifice of our fellow poet-warriors in military service and the lies that were being propagated to justify the actions of those in power. Another truly beautiful aspect of this release was our chance to reconnect with the incomparable Dave McMahan (our original drummer), who helped us focus all of that early fire into formidable performance art. The raw, sleek simplicity of those days was perfectly captured in the video for the song by its talented director, Lance Gergar. The intro gave us goosebumps the first time we watched it. Plus, for me (Adrian) personally, getting to rock my balls off barefoot in a corporate elevator and NOT get arrested, is a hell of a statement! "Returning to our roots with this EP is truly exciting for us and getting to do it with our friends and family at Seek and Strike is nothing short of righteous. We can’t thank our die-hard fans for all of their continued support and we’re hopeful to add a whole new legion of supporters to the fold with this next release. See you all soon.” ABOUT THE BAND: OTHERWISE have been an unrelenting force in the unforgiving trenches of the music industry, for the past two decades. Consisting of blood brothers Adrian and Ryan Patrick, the powerhouse duo behind the Las Vegas hard rock outfit, they’ve turned scars into anthems and stages into battlefields, earning RIAA Gold Certification for their breakout hit “Soldiers;” a modern rock classic born from the grit of the independent grind. Raised in a city of illusions, the Patrick brothers built something real: a fiercely loyal fanbase they call The Family Wise, bonded not by hype but by heart. Over 250 million streams later, their legacy isn’t just loud, it’s ever-lasting. Through their nonprofit Life By Music, the brothers use their platform to give back, delivering instruments, lessons, and life-changing experiences to at-risk youth and veterans nationwide. Every note they play carries purpose. Every show is a family affair and every song is a battle cry from two brothers who refuse to ever back down.  |
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