The 3x-Grammy nominated four #1 rock outfit (@nothingmoremusic) caused quite a stir over the latest video, “Existential Horror,” before it was officially released yesterday (August 18th).
For videos posted on Better Noise Music's YouTube page, this is a boundary band affiliated with AI director/editor Jurassic Smoothie. After only the teaser trailer was shared (Friday, August 15th), online debate about the use of AI to create music videos and art was quickly sparked. The next day, singer Johnny Hawkins spoke with Rockfeed to share his thoughts personally.
He also commented on the band's Instagram in response to fans' complaints about the AI medium. “AI didn't make a video for us. We hired an artist to plot visions, themes and visuals. The artist used AI to start generating images he edited together in multiple versions of notes, and tailored it to the viewer's visual experience,” adds Hawkins. “There is a big difference between *using* to create something on a machine and creating something with a machine. Nine Inch Nails are the perfect example of a prolific artist for sculpting sounds using a machine.
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The release of “Expential Dread” will be on the Mediabase “Active Rock” chart featuring Billboards “Mainstream Rock Airplay” and “Freefall” (Feat. Chris Douthtry) shortly after the band that won the fourth #1 from the Carnal Album. A new version of “Freefall,” featuring six times the platinum certified rock artist Chris Daughtry, has been released at all digital outlets.
Johnny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Volellunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums) make a perfect attack with song-soaring melody and unique soundscapes that surprise raw emotion. Carnal – Released on 28 June 2024 at Origie – has accumulated over the past 133 million rivers. The album was “one of the band's most eclectic releases to date” (Blabbermouth) and praised the album as “an energetic rock anthem that captures the band's infectious, living capabilities” (Knotfest).
Carnal's Deluxe Edition will be released on March 28th at all digital outlets and is also available on CDs and vinyl. Carnal (Deluxe)'s other five bonus tracks include a live version of “Angel Song,” recorded from the band's set at Aftershock Festival 2024. A remix of two songs from Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria) and Justin “JD” Deblieck (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless in White). Plus, the new song “We All Die” was released on February 7th. A new version of Bracing's “Freefall,” featuring six times the platinum certified rock artist Chris Daughtry, was released on March 28th at all digital outlets. The “Free Fall” video touches on the story of a firefighter struggling with mental health, and unexpectedly discovers a new life orientation after connecting opportunities with a homeless dog. Please see it on Better Noise Music's official YouTube page.
We won't be heading to Europe any more this year for our headline tour supported by Catch Your Breath, Solence and Ankor starting November 7th in Tampere, Finland. Earlier next year, the band will launch another round of headline shows across the US and Canada on January 14, 2026 in Silver Spring, Maryland, with the support of Catch Your Breath, Archers and Doobie. Ticket and VIP Meet and Greeting Packages are currently on sale on the official website.
I haven't checked anything further at any of the following stops:
US Festival:
Sun 9/14 Grantville, Pennsylvania – Rockfest 2025
Headlining with Catch Your Breath, Solence and Ankor:
Fri 11/7 Tampere, Finland – Tavara-Asema
Finland's Rati 11/8 Rati – XXL Metallimosso Festival
November 10th Stockholm, Sweden – Gator Legion
TUE 11/11 Oslo, Norway – Vulcan Arena
WED 11/12 Copenhagen, Denmark – Amerger Bio
Friday 11/14 Hamburg, Germany – Dock
SAT 11/15 Berlin, Germany – Astrakuruhaus
Sun 11/16 Warsaw, Poland – Progressia
TUE 11/18 Prague, czeck – Roxy
Wed 11/19 Wien, Austia – Arena Wien
Friday 11/21 Munich, Germany – Behind the scenes
SAT 11/22 Stuttgart, Germany – LKA Longhorn
Sun 11/23 Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex 457
TUE 11/25 Tilburg, Netherlands – Popodium O13
Wednesday, November 26, Paris, France – Elysémon Marte
Fri 11/28 Frankfurt AM Main, Germany – Batschkapp
SAT 11/29 Cologne, Germany – Essigfabrik
Sun 11/30 Antwerp, Belgium – Tricks
TUE 12/2 Glasgow, Scotland – SWG3 Galvanizer
Thu 12/4 Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
Fri 12/5 London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
SAT 12/6 Bristol, UK – O2 Academy
Headlining for Catch Your Breath, Archers and Doobie:
1/14 Silver Spring, Maryland – Fillmore
Friday 1/16 Raleigh, North Carolina – Ritz
SAT 1/17 Charlotte, North Carolina – Fillmore
1st/19th Lake Buena Vista, Florida – Blues' House
Tampa, Florida 1/20 – Giannas Live
Wed 1/21 Atlanta, Georgia – Buckhead
Friday 1/23 Dallas, Texas – South Side Ballroom
SAT 1/24 Austin, Texas – ACL Live
TUE 1/27 Los Angeles, California – Velasco Theatre
Wednesday 1/28 Riverside, California – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
FRI 1/30 Las Vegas, Nevada – Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Sat 1/31 Phoenix, Arizona – Van Buhren
Albuquer Kimn, New Mexico 2/2 – Level
TUE 2/3 Oklahoma City, OK – Criterion
Kansas City, Missouri 2/5 – Voodoo Lounge
Friday 2/6 Nashville, Tennessee – Marathon Music Works
Sat 2/7 Indianapolis, Indians – Egyptian Room
Thu 2/19 Montclair, New Jersey – Wellmont
Friday 2/20 Boston, Massachusetts – Blues' House
SAT 2/21 Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek
Mon. 23rd February, Montreal, QC. – L'Olympia
TUE 2/24 Toronto, Ontario. – history
Detroit, Michigan 2/25 Detroit – Fillmore
FRI 2/27 Grand Rapids, Michigan – 20 Monroe
Sat 2/28 Chicago, Illinois – Riviera Theatre
Sun 3/1 Madison, Wisconsin – Sylvie
TUE 3/3 Minneapolis, Minnesota – Fillmore
Wed 3/4 Winnipeg, MB. – Burton Cummings
Fri 3/6 Edmonton, AB. – Midway
SAT 3/7 Calgary, AB. – Grey Eagle Casino
Monday 3/9 Vancouver, BC. – Commodore
TUE 3/10 Seattle, Washington – Moore Theatre
Wednesday 3/11 Portland, Oregon – Crystal Ballroom
Friday 3/13 Salt Lake City, Utah – Union Event Center
SAT 3/14 Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Mon 3/16 St. Louis, Missouri – Pageant
TUE 3/17 Fayetteville, Ar – Ozark Music Hall
European festivals:
SAT 7/25 PLOVDIV, Bulgaria – Rock Hill
Mon 7/27 Rasnov, Romania – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
Fri 8/7 Villena, Spain – Leyendas del Rock
Fri 8/14 Sulingen, Germany – Reload Festival 2026
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