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Makes My Blood Dance unveil “Lately (feat. Macy Gray)” single as industrial and soul collide

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The collision hits with intent—Makes My Blood Dance return with “Lately (feat. Macy Gray)”, a bold reinterpretation that bridges worlds that were never meant to meet.

A Dark Rebuild of a Soul Classic

Released May 1 via Metropolis Records, the new single flips a familiar foundation into something colder, sharper, and far more volatile. Originally appearing as a sleek disco track on Macy Gray’s 2010 album The Sellout, “Lately” is reimagined here through an industrial lens—pulling the groove into darker territory before snapping it back into focus with tension and control.

Gray’s unmistakable voice doesn’t just revisit the track—it transforms it. Her smoky, textured delivery cuts straight through the mechanical pulse, elevating the reinterpretation into something unpredictable. As the band describes it, this is “two worlds that shouldn’t meet, colliding in the same room.”

A Defining Crossover Moment

This release marks a pivotal moment for Makes My Blood Dance. Bringing a Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum voice into the industrial and electro-goth space doesn’t dilute the sound—it amplifies it.

Instead of softening the edges, Gray’s presence adds contrast and weight, reinforcing the emotional core while the band reconstructs the track through calculated builds and releases. It’s not nostalgia—it’s reinvention with purpose.

Momentum Builds Toward “Z3r0 2 LGHT $p33d!”

“Lately (feat. Macy Gray)” lands as the band continues a major U.S. tour alongside Powerman 5000 and 12 Stones, running through the end of May. The timing isn’t accidental—it’s a strategic ramp-up toward their debut album, “Z3r0 2 LGHT $p33d!”, arriving June 5 on CD and digital platforms, with vinyl pressing scheduled for August.

The album pulls together a growing arsenal of singles including “Heavy Metal Armour,” “Time And A Place,” “Your Little Hand In Mine,” and “Black Summer,” forming a project that positions the band squarely at the intersection of industrial rock, darkwave, and electronic nightlife.

Produced by Mikal Blue and Bret Mazur, the record is engineered for crossover impact—designed to hit just as hard in a club as it does on a festival stage.

Reprogramming the Dancefloor

Makes My Blood Dance have built their reputation on more than just recordings. Their live performances blur the lines between metal crowds, club culture, and alternative scenes—creating an environment where genres don’t compete, they merge.

This isn’t just performance. It’s recalibration.

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From Breaking Point to Brutal Clarity — Chamber Redefine Chaos with “this is goodbye…”

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Nashville’s rising metalcore force CHAMBER return with a relentless and emotionally charged new chapter, delivering their most intense and introspective record to date.

A New Era of Controlled Chaos

CHAMBER have officially unleashed their long-awaited third full-length album, this is goodbye…, out now via Pure Noise Records. Serving as the follow-up to their 2023 breakout A Love To Kill For, the new record expands their sonic identity into darker, more chaotic territory while sharpening their already devastating precision.

Across 12 tracks, the band delivers a punishing fusion of metal and hardcore—each song meticulously constructed yet brimming with raw, unfiltered energy. Recent singles “without a trace,” “violins,” and “angel” offer a glimpse into the album’s volatile core, with “angel” now accompanied by a striking visualizer that amplifies its emotional weight.

Built on Instinct, Not Perfection

Rather than overthinking the process, CHAMBER leaned into spontaneity while crafting this is goodbye…. Recorded with longtime collaborator Randy LeBoeuf, the album captures lightning-in-a-bottle moments born from instinct and chemistry.

The band reflects on the experience:

“this is goodbye… is Chamber at our most open and instinctive. A lot of this record was written on the spot in Randy’s studio, with no time to overthink what we were playing. When we look back, we remember the energy, the laughs, and how naturally everything came together. We just wanted to write parts that would get each other fired up.”

That unfiltered approach bleeds into every second of the record, giving it a sense of urgency that feels both dangerous and alive.

Confronting the Weight of Existence

At its core, this is goodbye… is more than just an album—it’s a confrontation. CHAMBER channel the exhaustion, uncertainty, and emotional toll of modern existence into a body of work that feels brutally honest.

Themes of grief, existential dread, and perseverance collide with their signature “psychotic mosh metal” intensity. Dissonant riffs, unpredictable rhythms, and suffocating atmospheres create a soundscape that mirrors the chaos of the world it reflects.

Despite its ominous title—drawn from the closing track “in revolving doors”—the album doesn’t signal an end. Instead, it captures a pivotal moment of reckoning, pushing forward through the noise rather than surrendering to it.

Tracklist Breakdown

  1. arms of eternity
  2. scarlet ink
  3. violins
  4. vanity
  5. surveillance
  6. parting gift
  7. angel
  8. pale blue (why?)
  9. without a trace
  10. resurrect (Feat. Vincent Bennett)
  11. death without departure
  12. in revolving doors

Hitting the Road

CHAMBER are taking this is goodbye… on the road this spring alongside Malevolence and Guilt Trip, bringing their explosive live presence across North America. From Detroit to Milwaukee, the tour promises unrelenting energy and cathartic release.

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Makes My Blood Dance Ignite the Dark with “Black Summer” on Metropolis Records

Makes My Blood Dance return with a seductive, cinematic new single as their 2026 takeover accelerates.

Out February 27, 2026 via Metropolis Records, “Black Summer” marks a defining chapter for Makes My Blood Dance — a New York-based force fusing electro-goth, pop-metal, and electronic dance energy into one relentless pulse.

A Midnight Soundtrack for the Modern Gothic

With “Black Summer,” MMBD expand their dark theatrical universe into something that feels like midnight cinema colliding with underground seduction. The track doesn’t just play — it stalks, it shimmers, it smolders. Built on industrial textures and club-ready momentum, it positions the band deeper inside the modern heavy-electronic circuit while amplifying their signature fusion of fashion, movement, and immersive atmosphere.

The single follows December’s “Your Little Hand In Mine,” further solidifying the band’s sonic identity under the Metropolis banner. Since signing with the label in late 2025, MMBD have sharpened their aesthetic into a fully realized alternative world — not just a sound, but an experience.

From Midwest Momentum to National Domination

After completing a successful Midwest run alongside Smile Empty Soul and Primer 55, the band launched their own “No Love Without Blood Tour” across the Southeast.

This spring, MMBD join Powerman 5000 and 12 Stones for a full U.S. national tour across April and May — a pivotal stretch that places them squarely in front of metal loyalists, industrial diehards, and alternative club crowds alike.

This isn’t just touring. It’s positioning.

Building Toward the Debut Album

“Black Summer” will appear on the band’s forthcoming debut album alongside:

  • “Heavy Metal Armour”
  • “Time And A Place”
  • “Your Little Hand In Mine”

These releases have already surpassed one million Spotify streams, with similarly strong traction on YouTube — proof that their cinematic presentation hits just as hard visually as it does sonically.

Where Industrial Meets Nightlife Culture

Standing at the crossroads of industrial rock, darkwave, and electronic nightlife, Makes My Blood Dance are constructing something larger than a band. Their shows blur the lines between metal gig and underground club ritual — heavy guitars collide with dance-floor propulsion, and introspective atmospheres erupt into communal release.

Each performance feels less like a concert and more like a temporary dimension.

Modern. Kinetic. Built for movement.

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Amon Amarth Unleashes New Music Video and Digital Single ‘Heidrun’, and Announces Tour: Viking Metal Dominance Continues

Swedish viking metal powerhouse, AMON AMARTH, continues its triumphant reign with the release of a captivating music video for their epic Valhalla anthem “Heidrun,” featured on their chart-topping album “The Great Heathen Army.” Additionally, AMON AMARTH presents an exclusive 4-track digital single of “Heidrun,” which includes a newly remixed version of the single, two exhilarating live bonus tracks, and a unique “goat remix” featuring actual goat vocals. Immerse yourself in the immersive music video for “Heidrun”

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Explore the digital single on your preferred streaming platform.

Frontman Johan Hegg casts light on the mythological significance of “Heidrun”:

“Heidrun is an interesting mythological character, it’s a goat that stands on the roof of Valhalla eating the leaf of the big tree Lärad. The milk that she gives is the honey/mead that the warriors in Valhalla drink each night. The lyrics themselves are both about Vikings traveling the world but also metaphorically what it is to be a touring musician.”

“Heidrun” Digital Single Track List:

  1. Heidrun (2023 Remix)
  2. Heidrun (Live at Graspop, 2023)
  3. Put Your Back into the Oar (Live at Hellfest, 2023)
  4. Heidrun (Goat Remix)

Continuing their relentless onslaught, AMON AMARTH is currently blazing across the US alongside Ghost in the ‘Re-Imperatour USA 2023’ tour, comprising 25 monumental dates. This powerful tour also includes two extraordinary headline shows in Omaha, NE on August 10th with Creeping Death and 200 Stab Wounds, as well as Riverside, CA on September 9th with Gatecreeper. Arm yourselves for this sonic battle and secure your Tickets Here.

As an exclusive treat, AMON AMARTH has partnered with SET.Live to offer attending Vikings a chance to win a special, limited edition Viking drinking horn at each show. Fans can simply scan the QR codes found near the official tour merch stands in the venues to enter the contest. This opportunity also includes access to future exclusive experiences. SET.Live is available only to those in attendance, so secure your tickets and embrace this unique chance.

Amon Amarth + Ghost 2023 U.S. Tour Dates:

  • Aug. 04 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
  • Aug. 05 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
  • Aug. 07 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
  • Aug. 08 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
  • Aug. 11 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • Aug. 10 – Omaha, NE, The Admiral*
  • Aug. 12 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  • Aug. 14 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
  • Aug. 15 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
  • Aug. 16 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
  • Aug. 18 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • Aug. 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
  • Aug. 20 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
  • Aug. 22 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
  • Aug. 23 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • Aug. 24 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
  • Aug. 25 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • Aug. 27 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
  • Aug. 29 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
  • Aug. 30 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
  • Aug. 31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • Sep. 02 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  • Sep. 03 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
  • Sep. 05 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • Sep. 07 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
  • Sep. 08 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
  • Sep. 09 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium**
    (*Amon Amarth Headline show with Creeping Death and 200 Stab wounds, **Amon Amarth headline show with Gatecreeper)

About Amon Amarth:
Originating in Tumba, Sweden, in 1992, Amon Amarth has reigned supreme as Viking heavy metal royalty. The band’s legacy spans over three decades of thunderous, anthemic metal infused with the rich imagery of Viking history and culture. From their groundbreaking debut ‘Once Sent From The Golden Hall’ (1998) onward, Amon Amarth has relentlessly delivered their unique sound, combining various epic elements of metal to create anthems that captivate audiences. Through albums like 2008’s acclaimed ‘Twilight Of The Thunder God’ and 2016’s conceptually intricate ‘Jomsviking,’ the band stands as a steadfast standard-bearer for the unifying spirit of heavy metal, offering a cascade of instant classic tracks.

Photo Credit: Tomas Gidén and Henryk Michaluk / Composite Jake Scheinberg

In 2020, while navigating the global pause, Amon Amarth channeled their creative energy to craft “The Great Heathen Army,” their most monumental and heroic album yet. This release was an embodiment of years of hard work, resulting in an album that resonated with crushing power both lyrically and musically.
Amon Amarth’s impact is magnified in their dynamic live performances, with notable achievements including headlining festivals across Europe and joining Slayer’s final US tour in 2019.
Through their unwavering dedication to their Viking roots and their relentless pursuit of innovation, Amon Amarth have solidified their position as one of the world’s foremost heavy metal acts.

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