(New York, NY) - P.O.D. have premiered their new music video, "Beautiful," exclusively on VEVO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wquq4DTbC9E). This is the band's fourth clip from their current album, Murdered Love (Razor & Tie) – iTunes Store HERE (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id528183204). The "Beautiful" single is also currently on sale for a limited-time for .69 cents on the iTunes store.

"Beautiful" was directed by Rich Ragsdale (The Sword, Lenny Kravitz) and co-directed by Brooks Jones (Norma Jean). The video was produced by Fallout Entertainment. "Beautiful" is climbing the radio charts where it is currently Top 20 at Active Rock and growing.

P.O.D. recently announced that they will be embarking on a co-headlining U.S. tour with Flyleaf. The tour kicks off on July 13th in Kenosha, WI and wraps on August 10th in San Diego, CA. P.O.D. is currently oversees playing shows in Switzerland, France, Germany and the UK. Early stand-outs include a well-received appearance at U.K.'s Download Festival June 16th along with a sold-out show in London with Hell Yeah on June 17th.

The band's first single from Murdered Love, "Lost In Forever," hit #1 at Active Rock Radio (#1 on BDS) marking the band's first-ever number one single at the Active Rock format. Their second single "Higher" went Top 10 at Active Rock Radio.

Murdered Love sees the band reunited with long-time producer Howard Benson who also produced the band's massive Satellite album alongside hit albums for Kelly Clarkson, Theory Of A Deadman, Daughtry, and My Chemical Romance. P.O.D. (Payable on Death) formed in 1992 has logged a remarkable array of achievements, including worldwide sales exceeding 10 million and a series of chart topping radio hits. With a 15-year career under their belts, P.O.D. has released seven studio albums, received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks, and toured the world over many times. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels.

Born Cages new EP was produced by Jon Kaplan (Walk The Moon, Augustana) and Oliver Straus (Arctic Monkeys, Matt & Kim) at Mission Sound in Brooklyn, NY. The band is finishing up their debut full length album to be released later this year.

The New York City based Born Cages formed in 2011. Within one year the young band had already released an EP, opened two sold-out shows for Guns N’ Roses and shared stages with such bands as Gold Fields, Mother Mother, and Ludo. The band has had music played on Q104.3 in New York and recently recorded a session at the Gibson NYC showroom that premiered on Purevolume. They were also featured on a large billboard in Times Square as part of a Toshiba promotion. Born Cages is Vlad Holiday (lead vocals/lead guitar), Amanda Carl (keyboards/backing vocals), Steve Kellner (bass guitar/backing vocals) and Dave Tantao (drums).

(New York, NY) -Norma Jean will release their new studio album, Wrongdoers on August 6th through Razor & Tie. The album was recorded at Covenant Recording Studios in Kansas City with producer Josh Barber and was mixed by Jeremy Griffith. Wrongdoers is the band's sixth full length album and their second Razor & Tie album to date. The album is the follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed 2010 release, Meridional.

Pre-Order Wrongdoers now in various bundles that include at MerchNow (http://normajean.merchnow.com). Available items include t-shirts, the digipak edition of the album, a poster as well as limited edition vinyl pressed in purple, blue/grey swirl and clear. There is also an exclusive limited edition special 3.5” vinyl featuring B-sides "AHHH! SHARK BITE AHHH!" and "Chug On Three."

The Atlanta based, Grammy-nominated act has sold over 416,000 combined units in the United States and are esteemed for their aggressively artful sound which has garnered critical praise around the world as evidenced by the overwhelmingly positive press that greeted the band's previous R&T album Meridional which Alternative Press called, "Norma Jean's first true masterpiece." A.P. also named it one of their Top 10 "Essential Albums of 2010" along with naming Cory Brandan "Best Vocalist" in their MVR's (Most Valuable Rockers) of 2010.

Wrongdoers Track List:
1. Hive Minds
2. If You Got It At Five, You Got It
3. Wrongdoers
4. Potter Has No Hands
5. Sword In Mouth, Fire Eyes
6. Afterhour Animals
7. The Lash Whistled Like A Singing
8. Neck In the Hemp
9. Triffids
10. Funeral Singer
11. Sun Dies, Blood Moon

Following a successful spring run supporting Clutch and an upcoming tour of Europe and the U.K, The Sword announce today a 25 date U.S. and Canadian tour July 25th to August 23rd. The tour will be the first to visit Canada in support of the band's fourth album Apocryphon available now on the iTunes store. Support acts for all dates will be Castle and American Sharks. Dates for the tour are:

Spreading their entrepreneurial wings, the band is also pleased to announce the launch of a second branded beer, Iron Swan. The beer, in partnership with Texas based Real Ale Brewing Company, marks the band's second foray into the beer universe following the launch last fall of Winters Wolves in partnership with Baltimore, Maryland based brewery Oliver Ales. Iron Swan will officially launch at the end of July with the four Texas shows that begin the summer tour. Real Ale Brewing Company says the following about Iron Swan:

"Our newest canned offering is a tribute to the song that first introduced us to a packaging hall favorite, The Sword. Iron Swan pours a deep copper color and has an enticing intro of fruit and caramel with subtle hints of earth and spice. This medium bodied ale showcases the fruitiness of our house ale strain, along with the rich toffee flavors of English crystal malt. Added complexity is provided by generous amounts of English hops. Iron Swan finishes slightly dry with a mild spiciness that beckons another can. Fire up your turntable and audition Iron Swan yourself."

(New York, NY) -Hatebreed front man Jamey JastaVH1's That Metal Show on June 1st alongside Jason Newsted and other special guests. The show starts at 11:00PM EST/8:00PM PST on VH1 Classic.

Hatebreed recently released their official video for "Honor Never Dies," -VEVO - WATCH HERE (http://youtu.be/Ur2hNZLynhQ). This is the second video from the band's new album, The Divinity of Purpose (Razor & Tie) - iTunes Store HERE (http://smarturl.it/HBdiv).

Hatebreed are currently on tour in Europe until the end of August (tour dates below).

Released in January 2013 to rave reviews the world over, The Divinity of Purpose (Razor & Tie) debuted at #20 on the Billboard Top 200 with over 17,400 units sold in its first week marking the band's highest career album chart entry to date. AOL Noisecreep calls it, "The band's best since 2006's Supremacy," Alternative Press declares it to be "Epic," Blabbermouth says "It's a full on reclamation," and Metal Injection enthuses, "The album/band to be "Perceptibly better than they've ever been."

Hatebreed are currently featured as the Outburn cover story (on stands now through August 1st) and were previously featured on the covers of Revolver and Hails & Horns Magazines alongside a slew of other International magazines like Terrorizer, Rock Tribune, Rock Zone and many more.

Hatebreed is Jamey Jasta (vocals), Chris Beattie (Bass), Wayne Lozinak (Guitar), Frank Novinec (Guitar) and Matthew Byrne (Drums).

The New York based indie rock band Born Cages to release, The Sidelines EP, on June 18th via Razor & Tie.

A first listen of the Born Cages song “Don’t Look Back” can be heard exclusively at Vice Noisey. The song is available on iTunes HERE.

The band will hit the road this summer as well (tour dates below).

Born Cages new EP was produced by Jon Kaplan (Walk The Moon, Augustana) and Oliver Straus (Arctic Monkeys, Matt & Kim) at Mission Sound in Brooklyn, NY. The band is finishing up their debut full length album to be released later this year.

The New York City based Born Cages formed in 2011. Within one year the young band had already released an EP, opened two sold-out shows for Guns N’ Roses and shared stages with such bands as Gold Fields, Mother Mother, and Ludo. The band has had music played on Q104.3 in New York and recently recorded a session at the Gibson NYC showroom that premiered on Purevolume. They were also featured on a large billboard in Times Square as part of a Toshiba promotion. Born Cages is Vlad Holiday (lead vocals/lead guitar), Amanda Carl (keyboards/backing vocals), Steve Kellner (bass guitar/backing vocals) and Dave Tantao (drums).

(New York, NY) - P.O.D. and Flyleaf have announced that they will be embarking on a co-headlining U.S. tour, kicking off on July 13th in Kenosha, WI and wrapping on August 10th in San Diego, CA. In June they are heading to Russia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Germany and the UK, including a performance at the U.K.'s Download festival.

P.O.D. continues to tour in support of their 2012 album, Murdered Love (Razor & Tie). -iTunes Store.

The band's first single from Murdered Love, "Lost In Forever," hit #1 at Active Rock Radio (#1 on BDS) marking the band's first-ever number one single at the Active Rock format. Their second single "Higher" went Top 10 at Active Rock Radio and their current single "Beautiful" is quickly climbing the radio chart, currently Top 25 at Active Rock.

Murdered Love sees the band reunited with long-time producer Howard Benson who also produced the band's massive Satellite album alongside hit albums for Kelly Clarkson, Theory Of A Deadman, Daughtry, and My Chemical Romance. P.O.D. (Payable on Death) formed in 1992 has logged a remarkable array of achievements, including worldwide sales exceeding 10 million and a series of chart topping radio hits. With a 15-year career under their belts, P.O.D. has released seven studio albums, received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks, and toured the world over many times. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels.

(New York, NY) -British singer-songwriter David Ford has premiered his new music video for "Pour A Little Poison" exclusively on Huffington Post - WATCH HERE. The DIY video, "Pour A Little Poison" was directed by David Ford and Mark Woodward on a $15 budget (namely for Ford's "Evel Knievel" outfit) and was filmed rogue in Ford's dad's truck. This is the first official video release from his new album, Charge (Razor & Tie) - iTunes Store (http://bit.ly/DFCharge).

David Ford is about to embark on a North American Tour. The tour kicks off in Chicago on May 29th and wraps in Los Angeles on June 26th (dates below). Tickets are available HERE.

Ford is touring in support of his recently released new studio album, Charge (Razor & Tie). An exclusive physical version of Charge will be released in North America only on June 4th and will feature four additional live acoustic tracks recorded live at Ford's Piano Bar on March 13, 2013. Pre-Order this version now HERE (www.davidford.merchnow.com).

Charge was produced by James Brown (Foo Fighters / David Grohl) in Brooklyn, NY. Producer James Brown (hot off the heels of Dave Grohl's most recent Sound City project and a big fan of David's music), agreed to produce and mix the new album on his kitchen table in Brooklyn, NY for the price of a few pizzas. Charge sees Ford taking a more muscular approach to his sound than in previous work and showcase the influence of travelling across the United States. The sound can be heard in both the lyrical content of the songs largely influenced by his radio diet of Memphis Soul, New Orleans jazz and New Jersey rock n roll.

David Ford began his career in 2001 as guitarist, singer and songwriter for the band Easyworld releasing two albums on Jive before disbanding in 2004. As a solo artist, he has released four albums to date, two of which were named "Album of The Year" in both The Sunday Times and Word Magazine. David has toured the world opening for such artists as KT Tunstall, Gomez, Elvis Costello, Ingrid Michaelson and Ray LaMontagne and he has played the UK Latitude Festival, Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits. Ford has performed on Last Call With Carson Daly and Sun Studio Sessions. His music has been featured in various films and television shows. He has also received rave reviews, The Guardian called him "unmissable...one of Britain's best." The ultimate DIY artist, Ford has triumphed on his own and recently he wrote the book I Choose This - How to Nearly Make it in the Music Industry. The book details the most illuminating stories of his 10 year life as a full time songwriter and musician.

(Los Angeles, CA): The moment that rock fans have been waiting for is here! Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour --featuring four game-changing rock bands from four different countries in Volbeat (Denmark), HIM (Finland), All That Remains (U.S.) and Airbourne (Australia)-- has announced more dates on the tour itinerary.

The tour launches on August 23 in St. Paul, Minnesota and then canvases the U.S and Canada before wrapping September 28 in Brooklyn, N.Y. A handful of further dates for U.S. cities will be announced shortly.

If you're looking for a rock 'n' roll-fueled way to close out the summer of 2013, then Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour is most certainly it.

Monster Energy's Rock Allegiance Tour will bring American audiences the very best that rock music as a whole has to offer, with a decidedly international feel. Rock music is a universal language and all the acts on this tour embody the spirit of rock 'n' roll without borders.

MONSTER ENERGY'S ROCK ALLEGIANCE TOUR DATES:
August 23 - The Myth | St. Paul, Minn.
August 24 - WIIL ROCK FEST | Twin Lakes, Wis.
August 25 - US Bank Arena | Cincinnati, Ohio
August 28 - Freedom Hill | Sterling Heights, Mich.
August 29 - US Cellular Coliseum | Bloomington, Ill.
August 31 - Convention Center Arena | Tulsa, Okla.
September 3 - Maverick Centre | West Lake City, Utah
September 4 - The Joint @ The Hard Rock Hotel + Casino | Las Vegas, Nev.
September 8 - Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Center | Abbotsford, BC
September 9 - Big 4 Building | Calgary, AB
September 10 - Rexall Place | Edmonton, AB
September 15 - Aftershock Music Festival | Sacramento, Calif.
September 18 - Verizon Theatre @ Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, Texas
September 19 - Bayou Music Center | Houston, Texas
September 22 - Tabernacle | Atlanta, Ga.
September 26 - Skyline Stagge @ The Mann | Philadelphia, Pa.
September 27 - Tsongas Arena | Lowell, Mass.
September 28 - Brooklyn Waterfront | Brooklyn, N.Y.

Watch the tour promo spot here.

For up-to-the-minute information on this "can't miss" trek, go here.