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• LITTLE KING Celebrates 30 Years and Eight Albums with "Lente Viviente" Tour (NM, TX, AZ, MX)

  Feb 9, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Little King is hitting the road, bringing three decades of songwriting, storytelling, and sonic exploration to the stage. Formed in 1997, the band’s current tour draws from a deep catalog spanning 8 albums and over 30 years of music, blending thoughtful lyrics, dynamic arrangements, and an unmistakable emotional core that has resonated with audiences across generations.

  Released this past September 2025, their most recent album, “Lente Viviente,” has become their most critically acclaimed work in their long history!

  Rooted in the American Southwest yet shaped by wide-ranging influences, Little King’s sound reflects long friendships, lived experience, and a refusal to stand still creatively. Their songs move comfortably between intimate reflection and expansive, cinematic moments, music built not for trends, but for connection.

  Over the years, Little King has earned international acclaim, with music reaching listeners well beyond regional borders. Their work has been praised for its honesty, depth, and craftsmanship, appealing to fans of art-driven rock who value substance as much as sound.

  The band’s full catalog, tour updates, and additional information can be found at www.littlekingtunes.com, with ongoing updates and media available via social media at @littlekingtunes.

  Tour Dates - Little King - Lente Viviente​
  March 6 - Las Cruces, NM - Picacho Peak Brewery
  March 7 - Ruidoso, NM - Downshift Brewery
  March 8 - El Paso, TX - B-29 Bombers
  March 11 - Tempe, AZ - Yucca Tap Room
  March 14 - San Carlos, MX (Secret Show...hit @littlekingtunes on social media for details!)

  The band's latest album, "Lente Viviente" (Spanish for “Living Lens”), stands as Little King’s most ambitious project to date. Featuring new members Dave Hamilton on bass and Tony Bojorquez on drums, the record delves into themes of memory, identity, aging, addiction, and resilience. Each song unfolds as a “micro-epic,” blending intricate arrangements with concise, emotionally charged storytelling.

  “I want people to take a short, mind-blowing journey…like Musical DMT. The dynamic range of this record will push and pull from the first note to the last,” says frontman Ryan Rosoff.

  Across its tracks, "Lente Viviente" reveals a sweeping emotional and musical spectrum. “Catch and Release” and “Dawn Villa” revisit childhood and enduring friendship, while “Pass Through Filters” meditates on aging and addiction. “Kindness for Weakness” explores the fragile balance between vulnerability and strength, and “Who’s Illegal?” confronts immigration and identity with bold conviction. Together, these songs create a cohesive journey, complex yet melodic, that invites listeners to think deeply, feel fully, and return again and again for the complete experience.
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  Since forming in 1997, Little King has steadily evolved through confidence, technical growth, and relentless creativity. Rosoff, a former Creative Writing major and English teacher, has penned over 65 songs, blending literary depth with progressive rock intensity. With influences ranging from Rush, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Muse, Led Zeppelin, and Night Verses, Little King’s music resonates with fans of both classic and modern rock.

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  "Lente Viviente" (released Sept 26th, 2025) is available on digital platforms.

  Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/3a3zhTxNkC6u9xaD5gytJe​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Catch and Release - 3:22
  2. Dawn Villa - 3:42
  3. Who’s Illegal? - 3:56
  4. Kindness for Weakness - 3:21
  5. Sweet Jessie James - 2:42
  6. Pass Through Filters - 4:50
  7. The Living Lens - 3:37
  Album Length: 25:34

  For more info: https://littlekingtunes.com/​

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• MATT MILLER Announces “3 Shredders Tour” Featuring RENE BENTON, MANUEL & Special Guest BIKO WRIGHT (History Channel’s Alone, Discovery’s Expedition Bigfoot)

  Feb 9, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Tech‑death guitarist and composer Matt Miller is gearing up to ignite stages across the USA this April with the launch of his 3 Shredders Tour, a high‑octane, guitar‑driven showcase featuring fellow shred titan Rene Benton and explosive guitar virtuoso Manuel Urgiles. Inspired by the spirit of legendary guitar tours like G3, this run brings together three elite players for a night of precision, speed, and boundary‑pushing musicianship.
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  The tour supports Miller’s latest full‑length LP, "Fiber Tormentum," a sci‑fi‑infused technical metal odyssey that has already captured attention for its intricate compositions and cinematic scope.
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  Adding to the excitement, the tour dates will also feature a special appearance from vocalist and survival expert Biko Wright, known for his standout roles on History Channel’s Alone and Discovery’s Expedition Bigfoot. Wright’s presence brings an additional layer of intrigue and crossover appeal, drawing fans from both the metal world and the survivalist TV community.
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  ​Matt Miller shares his excitement:
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  ​“We are stoked to be hitting the road this April with Manuel Urgiles and Rene Benton, it’s going to be a shred guitar extravaganza! Fans will also get the chance to meet survival expert Biko Wright from the TV shows Alone and Expedition Bigfoot. Keep your eyes peeled for the ticket links and more dates TBA.”

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  With three world‑class musicians on one bill, the 3 Shredders Tour promises a night of blistering solos, technical mastery, and genre‑bending creativity. Dates listed below with more to be announced.

  The 3 Shredders Tour w/ Matt Miller, Rene Benton, Manuel, Biko Wright​
  April 10 - Reno's Chop Shop - Dallas, TX
  April 11 - Hi-Tone - Memphis, TN
  April 12 - SK8 Bar - Kansas City, MO
  April 13 - Reggie's Music Joint - Chicago, IL
  April 15 - Driftwood Charbar - Minneapolis, MN
  April 16 - Boheme - Sheboygan, WI
  April 17 - Alley Cat - Iowa City, IA
  April 18 - Gray's Keg - Lincoln, NE
  April 19 - Rockwell Event Center - Amarillo, TX

  Matt Miller’s September 2025 release, "Fiber Tormentum" on Exitus Stratagem Records, marks a major creative shift, evolving from an instrumental concept into a full band effort with vocalist Biko Wright, drummer Jordan Kelso, and bassist Justice Robinett.

  “I knew it needed vocals and the input of other people to make it come to life,” says Miller.

  The album blends technical death metal, power metal, and progressive elements into his heaviest and most melodic work yet, built around a loose sci‑fi concept of an alien species rewriting human DNA, an idea shaped by post‑COVID anxieties.

  
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  The late Joshua Nassaru Ward (Voraath) created the album’s striking artwork, depicting the agony of forced transformation, echoing the record’s themes of tension and invasion. Miller’s journey to this point includes launching his solo project in 2020, touring with Rings of Saturn and Possessed, and assembling a lineup with diverse musical backgrounds. Recording the album came with memorable moments from Wright tracking vocals between filming Expedition Bigfoot to the band getting banned from music stores for sampling high‑end instruments. Hidden somewhere on the record is Wright’s triumphant “One Take Willy” shout.
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  From his early 2017 EP to 2022’s "Monument of Velocity," Miller has steadily pushed extreme music forward. Now backed by Extreme Management Group and a fully realized band, he continues to expand his sound and ambition.

  Recommended for fans of Necrophagist, Symphony X, Wintersun, The Faceless, and Death, "Fiber Momentum" (released Sept 12th) is available on all major platforms through Exitus Stratagem Records.

  Digital - https://hypeddit.com/mattmiller/fibertormentum​

  CD - https://www.exsrmusic.com/store/p/wnn3m10s6beq0pbmnot0e17ghvj629​​​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Descent into Violence (5:04)
  2. Summoned (3:33)
  3. Effectively Neutralized (4:53)
  4. Blight and Disfigurement (3:23)
  5. Maimed Paralyzed Dead (3:12)
  6. Horror Beyond Comprehension (3:15)
  7. Fiber Tormentum (Instrumental) (3:31)
  8. Abiotic Origin (3:14)
  Album Length: 30:08

  Album Lineup:​
  Matt Miller (Guitars, Synth)
  Jordan Kelso (Drums, Synth)
  Justice Robinett (Bass)
  Biko Wright (Vocals)

  For more info:

  ​Exsrmusic.com | Shreded1.com | Facebook.com/matt.miller.96995238 | Instagram.com/mattmiller630

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• LOMOR Unleashes New Album "Sabouk Rouge" + Drops Ferocious Music Video for Title Track

  Feb 6, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  ​Reunion Island’s rising thrash metal force LOMOR proudly announces the official release of their second full‑length album, "Sabouk Rouge," out today, as of February 6th, via Rockshots Records. To celebrate the album’s release, LOMOR has unveiled a fierce new music video for the title track. This visual assault channels the record’s themes of historical and modern oppression through the band’s trademark intensity, with its pounding rhythms and razor‑edged lyrics setting the tone for everything "Sabouk Rouge" delivers.

  ​Following the momentum of their previous single “Tantine Lo Clou,” LOMOR continues to carve their identity as one of the most distinctive metal acts emerging from the Indian Ocean. Their sound, described by guitarist/vocalist Eric Castelnau (aka Babouk) as “creole thrash old‑school stuff,” blends classic 80s thrash aggression with the cultural grit and linguistic identity of Réunion Island.
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  ​LOMOR began as a deeply personal project for Eric, who formed the band in 2018 after the passing of his cousin and brother, both former bandmates in his earlier project, Black Babouk. The name Lomor itself means “The Deads” in Réunion Creole, a tribute to the people and memories that shaped his musical path.

  
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  Joined by drummer Gurvan Cambrai (aka Typhvs) (also of grind outfit Brvtal trve d'baal) and bassist Micha (member of a local Rage Against the Machine tribute band), the trio has forged a sound rooted in old‑school thrash but sharpened by modern production and raw island energy.

  Produced by LOMOR, recorded and mixed by Sébastien Camhi at Art Music Studio in France, and mastered by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studio in Germany, "Sabouk Rouge" broadens the band’s sound while staying true to their raw, old‑school thrash roots. With more Creole lyrics woven in at fans’ request, the album strengthens its cultural identity as it shifts through a wide range of moods.

  “The tracks are all different, each bringing its own atmosphere. It’s still trash, but with a variety of flavors,” says Eric.

  
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  That diversity fuels a record that moves from the title track’s sharp satire of Réunion’s slavery legacy to the grotesque obsession of “Meet Your Meat,” the ritualistic mysticism of “Sanctuary,” and the blistering critique of religion in “La Haine.” The tone lightens with the street‑racing humor of “La Pouss’,” then darkens again with “Panzram,” exploring the roots of a killer’s hatred. The album also revisits Eric’s past with a reimagined “Kit Ta Mère” before ending on “Nevroz,” a reversed, tongue‑in‑cheek remake born from a studio joke, a fitting close to an album defined by intensity, identity, and creative edge.

  New album “Sabouk Rouge” is now available as of February 6th, 2026, at the following links:

  DIGITAL - https://lnk.to/th31Lt​

  CD ORDER - https://rockshots.eu/SaboukRougeCD​​
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  Track Listing:​
  1. Sabouk Rouge – 5:13
  2. Tantine Lo Clou – 3:40
  3. Meet Your Meat – 3:16
  4. Sanctuary – 5:17
  5. A Shiny Day For A Vampire – 5:14
  6. La Haine – 5:06
  7. La Pouss’ – 3:07
  8. Panzram – 4:29
  9. The Ugly, The Bad & The Bastard – 3:02
  10. Kit’ Ta Mère – 4:24
  11. Nevroz (feat. S. Camhi) – 2:34
  Album Length: 45:22
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  ​Lomor Line Up:
  - Eric Castelnau (aka Babouk) – Vocals & Guitars
  - Gurvan Cambrai (aka Typhvs) – Drums
  - Mathieu Michalina (aka Micha) – Bass Guitar

  More info:

  ​https://rockshots.eu/​

  ​https://www.instagram.com/lomor.music​

  ​https://www.facebook.com/lomormusic

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• LILY LÖWE Unveils New Album "Beautiful Disaster"

  Feb 6, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Norwegian hard‑rock force Lily Löwe has officially released her highly anticipated sophomore album, “Beautiful Disaster,” out today, February 6th, 2026, and is now available worldwide.
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  After a year of momentum built through six singles, “Wild,” “Demons,” “Puppet Master,” “Glitter & Gore,” “Haunted House,” and the newly spotlighted “Love Like This”, the full record arrives as a bold, cinematic, and fiercely melodic statement from one of Norway’s fastest‑rising rock acts.

  
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  Rooted in the chaos between strength and vulnerability, “Beautiful Disaster” dives headfirst into the emotional extremes that define Lily Löwe’s sound. The album blends heavy riffs, dark atmospheres, and soaring hooks with raw storytelling inspired by real experiences, transformed into dramatic, larger‑than‑life narratives.
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  ​“It’s all killer, no filler, every track hits different, and fans are already loving the singles. We wanted to give listeners a real experience, that feeling of power, emotion, and release you get when music truly hits. This album captures the intensity and vulnerability that define who we are as a band,” says Löwe.

  
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  ​“Beautiful Disaster” moves fluidly between high‑energy anthems and emotionally charged moments, balancing modern production with the heart of classic hard rock. Themes of desire, power, self‑destruction, and transformation run through the record, from the haunting introspection of “Haunted House” to the glam‑punk swagger of “Glitter & Gore” and the cathartic punch of “Demons.”​
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  What began as Lily’s solo project evolved into a full band after her breakout debut at Melodi Grand Prix 2022, where she introduced “Bad Baby” to a national audience. Her debut album LÖWE, produced by Trond Holter, earned critical praise for its punch, attitude, and vocal power.

  
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  For “Beautiful Disaster,” Lily brought together some of Norway’s strongest rock musicians: Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt (Jorn), Patrik Svendsen (Tonic Breed), Stian Hansen (Suicide Bombers), and Eiliv Sagrusten (Invasion). Together, they’ve forged a sound that’s sharper, more dynamic, and more emotionally resonant than ever. The result is an album that hits with cohesion, power, and a signature identity that’s unmistakably Lily Löwe.
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  Recommended for fans of Wig Wam, Halestorm, and The Pretty Reckless, “Beautiful Disaster” is out now on all digital platforms.

  Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/0DgTyPnM06OM4ojFVoQMK1​​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Demons – 2:49
  2. Haunted House – 3:26
  3. Puppet Master – 2:43
  4. Beg For Your Life – 2:54
  5. Beautiful Disaster – 2:54
  6. Glitter & Gore – 2:36
  7. Our Secret – 3:36
  8. Wild – 2:48
  9. Love Like This – 3:15
  Album Length: 27:06
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  ​Album Band Lineup:​
  Lily Löwe / Lill Sofie Wilsberg: Vocal
  Adrian Sunde Bjerketvedt: Guitar
  Eiliv Sagrusten: Drums
  Patrik Svendsen: Bass
  Stian Hansen: Guitar

  More info: https://www.lilylowe.com | https://www.facebook.com/iam.lilylowe/ | https://www.instagram.com/iam_lilylowe

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• KILLCROWN Detonate Their Debut Single “DEATH” + Performing at Michigan Metal Fest 2026

  Feb 5, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  L-R - Orin Knuppenburg (Guitar), Dave Zaza (Drums), Steve Maple (Vocals), Tyler Walterspaugh (Bass), James Alexander (Lead Guitar)

  Photograph Credit: Steve Maple w/ Deathhouse Media

  Michigan extreme‑metal juggernaut Killcrown has officially released their long‑awaited debut single, “DEATH,” marking the first glimpse into their upcoming full‑length album set to drop later this year.
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  Formed by vocalist Steve Maple and guitarist/composer Orin, Killcrown has evolved from their nu‑metal roots into one of the Midwest’s most punishing and uncompromising heavy acts. Their sound, an explosive fusion of deathcore, slam, death metal, and melodic brutality, has earned them a reputation as “the heaviest band” everywhere they perform. With “DEATH,” the band cements that title with authority.
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  The single was born in a moment of pure creative combustion. Maple recalls receiving a call from Orin demanding that he get over there and listen to this song and write lyrics. Within an hour, Maple had crafted some of the most impactful lines of his career, including a chorus so powerful it stunned the room into silence. The final vocal take captured that day became the version used on the record, raw, immediate, and undeniably ferocious.
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  ​“This song is some of our best work to date. We truly feel that people are going to connect with this track. We’ve been told that we are ‘the heaviest band’ so many times that we’re starting to believe it. In all seriousness, this upcoming album is written from a very honest standpoint that is BRUTAL, yet beautiful,” says Maple.
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  ​“DEATH” is already gaining traction, spinning on stations such as Q106 WJXQ in Lansing, MI, with early support from Scary F’in Terry and Metal Mandy, longtime champions of the band.
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  The single’s artwork, a visceral depiction of knives to the face, mirrors the intensity of the music itself. Lyrically and musically, the upcoming album represents Killcrown’s most profound and meticulously crafted work to date. Each track stands as its own piece of violent musical art, shaped by real‑life experiences, emotional lows, and the band’s unwavering commitment to authenticity.
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  ​Killcrown’s rise from the small towns of Hastings and Delton to becoming a dominant force in the Michigan metal scene is fueled by grit, passion, and an unrelenting drive to push their sound further. With “DEATH” now unleashed and a full album on the horizon, the band is poised to make their most devastating impact yet.
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  ​“DEATH” is available worldwide now at (Spotify) - https://hypeddit.com/killcrown/death​

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  In additional news, Killcrown will also be sharing the stage with Green Jelly, Visitant, Casket Robbery, Hemlock, Narcotic Wasteland, and more at the 2026 edition of Michigan Metal Fest on August 14th and 15th in Battle Creek, MI. For more info on the festival lineup and tickets, please visit https://michiganmetalfest.net/.

  For more info:

  ​https://www.exsrmusic.com/​

  ​https://www.facebook.com/Killcrown

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