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Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, today unveiled My Little Pony: Forever Friendship, a brand-new YouTube animated series introducing the next generation of pony adventures premiering on YouTube in early 2027.  

A feelings-first fantasy adventure, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship follows Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy as they embark on a new journey of friendship, magic and self-discovery. Building on the legacy of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and featuring beloved characters from that era, this new digital series introduces a fresh creative vision while staying true to the themes that have defined My Little Pony for generations. Through character-driven storytelling and heartfelt adventures, these bi-weekly, 9-minute episode drops on YouTube will explore individuality, belonging and emotional growth as the ponies navigate the everyday magic of friendship together.  

Led by Showrunner and Head Writer Gretchen Mallorie and Series Director Tayhan Mustafa, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship introduces a new visual direction for My Little Pony, defined by luminous color, iridescent magic and expressive design rooted in character and emotion. Developed in collaboration with Lil Critter Workshop and featuring key artistic contributions from acclaimed illustrator Nicholas Kole, the animated series brings a richly imagined vision of Equestria to life, balancing playful charm with emotional depth, while honoring the warmth and heart fans have long associated with the beloved brand. 

Bringing the characters to life is a talented voice cast featuring Jenna Weir as Twilight Sparkle, Ava Preston as Rainbow Dash, Kayla Samson as Fluttershy and Kaya Kanashiro as Pinkie Pie, delivering the warmth, energy and authenticity that defines this next chapter. 

“For over forty years, My Little Pony has remained one of Hasbro’s most beloved and enduring franchises, connecting with generations of fans around the world through stories rooted in friendship, imagination and creativity,” said Kim Boyd, President of Global Licensing & Entertainment, Hasbro. “With My Little Pony: Forever Friendship, we’re continuing to grow the brand through fresh storytelling, a visionary creative team and new entertainment experiences designed to inspire today’s audiences while staying true to the heart of what fans have always loved about My Little Pony.” 

Building on the news, Hasbro also unveiled a brand-new music track titled FOREVER FRIENDSHIP, a bright, feel-good anthem that celebrates the series' themes of connection, self-belief, and individuality. Performed by vocalist Cali Rodi and produced and written by Super Weirdo Productions, the track is a special cover of the show's theme song, which will be featured in the title sequence and performed by the pony voice cast. The anthem is available to stream now across major digital platforms, including Apple, Spotify and Amazon music. 

At its core, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship is a story about emotional growth, individuality and the everyday magic of connection. Through heartfelt adventures, humor and evolving friendships, the digital series invites a new generation of fans of all ages into a world where kindness and self-discovery take center stage. The series will come to life through bi-weekly 9-minute episode drops on YouTube, clipped and celebrated across social media platforms, ensuring we reach our multi-generational fans wherever they are.  

For more information on My Little Pony, please visit YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/mlpequestriagirls/mlpequestriagirls and follow the brand on social media on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mylittlepony/, Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mylittlepony/ and TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mylittlepony. Fans can also look forward to new music, evolved social media presence, and a podcast series that will accompany the My Little Pony: Forever Friendship series coming soon. 

Check out the new theme song HERE.

Check out the all-new cast right HERE.

With Midsummer Scream about a week away now. There are certain rules that one must abide by to celebrate a horror franchise as esteemed as Scream... and rule number one is you never, ever miss a reunion this big. In an unprecedented partnership with Paramount Scares, Midsummer Scream is thrilled to announce a massive, weekend-long celebration marking the 30th Anniversary of Wes Craven’s genre-shattering masterpiece.

Creeping into the Long Beach Convention Center from August 7-9, the massive three-day event includes hundreds of spooky vendors, over a dozen haunted experiences inside the Hall of Shadows, and panels, presentations, and performances across seven different stages all weekend long.

The Ultimate Woodsboro Reunion

Horror fans can meet the original survivors and killers of Woodsboro for autographs, selfies, and professional photo-ops throughout the weekend, including:

Matthew Lillard (Stu Macher)

Skeet Ulrich (Billy Loomis)

David Arquette (Dewey Riley)

Jamie Kennedy (Randy Meeks)

Lee Waddell (stunt actor), Joseph Whipp (Sheriff Burke), and more!

For those needing something that stabs deeper, an incredibly limited number of fans can book a private meet-and-greet with Roger L. Jackson, the voice of Ghostface himself, record a custom voicemail or audio greeting.

Celebrity photo-ops and the Roger L. Jackson meet and greet can be ordered through Pose Photo-Ops here.

Step Inside the Paramount Scares Bradley Video Store

PARAMOUNT SCARES is rewinding to Woodsboro 1996 for SCREAM's 30th anniversary, recreating Bradley Video — the fictional store where the nightmare began — right on the Midsummer Scream floor, with best fright-friends FANGORIA manning the counter old-school style, playing genre expert to help fans dig up hidden gems worth renting instantly. Ghostface photo ops and merch giveaways await anyone brave enough to ask "do you like scary movies?"

Can’t-Miss Weekend Panels

The weekend’s programming is packed with dynamic, heavy-hitting panels that will gut you like a fish:

Saturday, August 8: Matthew Lillard takes the stage to host the SCREAM 30th Anniversary Panel, promising special guests, wild franchise insights, and plenty of chaotic audience engagement.

Sunday, August 9: Dive deep into the auditory terror that kept you looking over your shoulder with THE SOUND OF SCREAM. This panel features master horror composer Marco Beltrami, Spencer Charnas (frontman of Ice Nine Kills), Roger L. Jackson, film producer Marianne Maddalena, and music supervisor Ed Gerrard. Together, they will dissect the spine-chilling music, terrifying vocal delivery, and razor-sharp audio that defined the franchise.

An Exclusive Slice of Horror History

In honor of the anniversary, attendees can snag a special Midsummer Scream edition of Fangoria magazine, available only at the show. Featuring a blood-pumping cover starring Ghostface, this collector's item is packed with archival articles, deep dives, and retrospective looks at Midsummer Scream’s 2026 guest line-up.

Don’t Get Woozy! Admission Will Sell Out Soon!

"Weekend" and "Gold Bat VIP" passes have already been slashed to zero and are completely sold out. If you want to make it to the final credits, you need to move fast, and visit midsummerscream.com as single-day passes are on the verge of selling out next.

About Paramount Scares

Before Rosemary had her baby, before Jason arrived at Camp Crystal Lake, and before Ghostface asked “Do you like scary movies?”, Paramount has been there to scare.  Paramount Scares is a dedicated brand from Paramount Pictures that showcases more than a century of iconic chills and thrills and super-serves fans all year round as a horror community hub.  Through online, theatrical, and live events, Paramount Scares connects with audiences and creates a space where all fans—from the newly curious to the deeply devoted—feel seen, celebrated, and part of the exciting and ever-evolving horror genre.

About Midsummer Scream

Midsummer Scream is presented by David Markland (Co-Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Co-Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap (Co-Founder/Producer), and Rick West (Co-Founder/Creative Director). Their goal is to showcase the diversity of Southern California’s haunt and horror communities as a welcoming beacon for fans around the world to converge on Los Angeles for a weekend of excitement, networking, and non-stop spooky fun.

Portuguese Progressive Metal band Freitanás released their debut album "Ergo Sum". The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by João Pedro Freitas in his home studio.

Check out the album linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6GS6LwusJhrP3tnBX9dBay

https://freitanas.bandcamp.com/album/ergo-sum

Formed in Castanheira de Pera, Portugal, Freitanás is the solo rock and metal project of "Aoidos" vocalist/guitarist João Pedro Freitas, named during a legendary gathering at "Taberna 58". The project reached a major milestone with the release of the debut album "Ergo Sum". Culminating older unreleased tracks and brand-new material, the album bridges the guitar-driven metal of Zakk Wylde and Nevermore with the sonic spirit of Ornatos Violeta and Devin Townsend. Conceptually, the music serves as a visceral attempt to navigate the storm of adulthood, translating the heavy burdens of independence and isolation into cathartic art. 

Norwegian Black Metal band Northern Krig released their new single "Return of the Elfking". The single was recorded/mixed at "Icelandic Fire Records" by Jan Reichel, and mastered at "Totenklang Studios".

Check out the single linked below:

https://open.spotify.com/album/4tB82Bmpqsujho8K9XYxwW

https://music.apple.com/us/album/return-of-the-elfking-single/6782076537

Formed in Oslo in 2021 by Morfran, Erik Lund, Mikkel Stein, and Jonar Gunnarson, Norwegian black metal force Northern Krig emerged from the ashes of "Skyrsdag". Now fronted by Morfran (vocals/guitar), Miasma (bass/guitar), and Maikon Q. (drums), the band established their raw sound on the 2022 demo "Myrk Blóðfórn". Key milestones include their 2024 debut "Concept of a Suicidal Journey" and the February 2026 release of their devastating full-length album "Worship Files for Anthropophagolagnia Predators" via Icelandic Fire Records, promoted by GlobMetal Promotions.

Alternative metal band SHARP LIVES have a debut album out and their latest single "Tit for Tat", with much more in the works, including the band playing some shows, and hoping to head out on tour as well! Fronted by a fierce frontwoman, who is not just in this band, but fronts another band FORGE THE SUN. In short, SHARP LIVES goes into talks about releasing new music later this year, plans to play shows and much more!

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

Sharp Lives started in 2023, it transformed into a solo project, a place for singer Ally Rose to create music that is most true to her as an artist. 

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

An MCR song, The Sharpest Lives, inspired the band name! 

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

Band is based out of Detroit, MI. There's so much talent in the MI music scene! Annex Void, Wisher, Shadows Reflection, Second Salem are a few that come to mind as great acts.

4. How would you describe your style?

Early 2000's mall goth meets alternative metalcore.

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

I have released a few covers and my debut EP! Listeners can expect a raw and real reflection of my life in song. The music is heavy but also pretty. I love to mix clean theatrical aspects with metal.

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes, my new original song feat. Snakes At The Gatehouse drops 9/18!

7. As far as shows and touring, what is on the agenda?

The next show is Bitter Bloom Festival 8/8 at the Orchid Theater in Ferndale, MI. Asking all the fans to join my mailing list "Join the Coven" so we can start building tours to see everyone!

8. What else do you have planned for the rest of this year?

More writing and recording with a few new producers!

9. Where can we find you online, listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

https://linktr.ee/sharplivesband is where you can find all my socials, stream music, buy merch, and join my mailing list!

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

I would just hope anyone that's listening can be inspired by my stories!

Thirteen years gone, with relentless work done, an album, a recent single "On Fire" with much more in-store, the band known as CAPTIVES has been doing music for a quite a bit. Playing shows, releasing more music is all set in-stone from these fine musicians. The band discussed their most recent offerings, and the more that they got coming up.

1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members.

We've been around for 10 years. Formed in 2013 in Tasmania Australia. Go look up that island off the bottom of Australia. Cool part of the world. We've toured internationally (Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand, China) playing international festivals and supporting a load of rad bands along the way. More recently, we travelled to New Jersey (USA) to record our latest material with producer Jon Markson (The Story So Far, Drug Church, Koyo, Quicksand) and Alan Day from Four Year Strong. 

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

There's nothing groundbreaking to it. We threw a few names around in the early days and the name Captives stuck. 

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We're based in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne has a strong local music scene. Loads of rad bands hail from this city and we love playing here. You should totally check out our good friends 'Mannequin Death Squad' and also a new band on the block called 'Copperhead' (they're actually from Tasmania where we grew up). 

4. How would you describe your style?

Always the hardest question. We tend to think we fit into the Punk or Rock genres. But there's so many genres these days. Who even knows. We're happy for you to decide! 

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

We've released a load of music over the years. A few albums, EP's and singles. Our latest single 'On Fire' came out last week, with more new music on the way from our time over in the states. 

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

There's more new music on the way. Real soon. We're stoked to be back on the block. So keep an ear to the ground as they say. 

7. As far as shows and touring, what is on the agenda?

We're launching our new single in our hometown of Melbourne on August 29th (Bergy Bandroom). It'll be a rad night with some great bands joining us. It'll be a nice way to officially launch some new music. More touring plans are in the works for 2027. 

8. What else do you have planned for the rest of this year?

More new music is on the way. We can't wait to share it. 

9. Where can we find you online, listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can find us on Instagram @captivesofficial or on Spotify, Apple music and YouTube. 

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

The music is yours. We hope it brings a good time; you enjoy it and come back for more. 

Modernized melodic hard rock duo features Swedish vocalist and guitarist Andi Kravljaca and Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Andreas Nergård. to create KINDRED NORTH. With them, they have taken that 80's arena rock with a modernized flare, going on to release singles leading up to their debut album release this year! Both of them got together to talk with us about formation, music, and plans for the future.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name? Was it planned, or did it just come about naturally?

Andi: It was definitely considered, but it arrived fairly naturally once we understood what this band was. “Kindred” describes the relationship between Andreas and me. After fifteen years of working together, we are closer to brothers than hired collaborators. “North” represents Sweden and Norway. The letters, K and N represent the names Kravljaca and Nergård. We wanted the name to say something real about the people involved rather than merely sounding like a rock band. 

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

Andi: Because this is the musical language we speak without having to translate ourselves. We grew up on Winger, Dokken, Europe, and that whole generation of players and writers. It's also not about the clothes, the hair or about nostalgia, but the standard they set. Those records made musicianship feel heroic. Kindred North is our attempt to imagine all that ambition, danger and craftsmanship evolving in that same direction.

Andreas: I've always wanted to write and record this kind of music but never got the opportunity. We did some AOR oriented tracks with Nergard and I had the honor of being the drummer on the Tony Mills album "Over My Dead Body" but that's it. It has been clear to me for a long time that Andi and I share the same influences. We speak the same musical language which made it quite easy to make this album. 

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

Andi: Yes, for nearly twenty years now. Andreas first encountered one of my old bands, Silent Call, when he reviewed our debut album in 2007 or something! I later became a session vocalist and musician for his band Nergard, and we worked together across several records and live appearances. Kindred North was the first time we stopped thinking like employer and session musician and built something together from the ground up. I still call him 'boss' in my emails though, for old times' sake.

4. Where is the band based, and what is the music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

Andi: The band exists between Stockholm and Trondheim, which means that mathematically the average location of the band members is in Orsa, Sweden. Which is great because Orsa is a hugely musical town (even though neither of us lives there).

Andreas: Even though I make my living from being a live musician I actually have no idea how the local music scene is in Trondheim anymore. It's a very different thing touring all over the country and being part of a local scene. I have wanted to update myself on what's going on for years but never get to it. 

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Andreas: First of all, I have to be in a happy place. I can't write music when I'm sad. At least not Melodic Rock, even though lyrically this album deals with heartbreak most of the time. Writing lyrics for Melodic Rock songs is something different from the Symphonic Metal that I've been writing for the past 10-15 years. So, I spent a lot of time listening to Winger, Poison, Stage Dolls, Warrant etc. just to get in the zone. Not trying to copy anyone, but it wouldn't make sense listening to Power Metal and dragon-themed songs for inspiration while writing a Melodic Rock album.  Musically I develop hooks, chord progressions and the foundations of songs while walking in the woods. When I get home, I make very spartan demos of it and send it to Andi. 

6. What are your songs about? What specific themes do they cover?

Andi: The classic themes, love, sex, broken hearts and second chances. A lot of the record is about relationships under some sort of pressure: distance, regret, desire, loss. The age-old question of whether something damaged can be brought back to life. There is a thread of people trying to reach one another before it becomes too late.

7. Do you write your own songs? Please discuss the songwriting process.

Andreas: Yes, we do. I always make the music first. The idea for a vocal melody pop into my head and I start developing the song from there. 90 percent of the time I make the chorus first. Then I make a demo of the entire track and start working on melodies for the verses, mid-sections etc. With this album I have tried to make every line into a catchy hook. Lyrically I struggle with every album I make. It is a process that takes forever and can be very frustrating. It is a very satisfying feeling when I've finished a lyric that I like. Some of the songs turned into such a nightmare that I sent them to Andi instead so he could write the verses or choruses. The thing is that he has the same musical language as I have so I always like the stuff he comes up with, whether it is instrumental or vocal/lyrically. 

When I'm done writing the musical foundation of the songs, I make very simple demos and send it to Andi. The demos have very little in them. Some programmed drums, a simple bass line and maybe a keyboard pad. I might hum the vocal lines for the parts that are ready. Then Andi puts his signature on it with all these amazing guitar parts. When he is done, I start the real job by making the drums, bass and keyboards respond to what he is doing. It is a very orchestrated album if you look at it in details. 

8. What have you released so far, and what can someone expect from your work?

Andi: So far, we have released two singles, “Natural High” and “Learn To Love Again.” “Natural High” has that synth-pop lift, but real guitar muscle underneath. “Learn To Love Again” is our power ballad: heartfelt, dramatic and built around soaring vocals.

Our self-titled debut album follows on August 21 through Pride & Joy Music. It contains eleven songs and its melodic hard rock with aggressive guitars, dense harmonies and big choruses. It puts the songwriting - real human songwriting - and the performance - real human performance - right in your face!

9. You have some new singles and an album coming soon. Tell us briefly about them, and why should we check them out?

Andi: The third single, “Lose Control,” arrives on July 24, followed by the album on August 21. That song captures the philosophy of the record particularly well: the concept is not only in the lyrics, but in the execution. Real amplifiers, a real performance and enough human danger left in the take to make it breathe. 

10. How about playing shows and touring? Do you have anything planned?

Andi: Kindred North is fundamentally me and Andreas, but that doesn't mean it has to remain two people in a studio forever. If we take it live, we will build the right group of musicians around that core. We'll find a way to do it properly, without changing the identity of the band.

11. What plans do you have for the rest of this year?

Andi: The immediate job is to release the album and then actually support it rather than behaving as though the work ends at midnight on release day. There will be more videos, guitar and vocal playthroughs, interviews and material showing how the record was made. We will also explore the right live opportunities. Beyond that, we intend to begin developing the next record!

12. Where can we find you online, listen to the band and buy your music?

Andi: Just search for Kindred North. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Music and the other major streaming services, as well as YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. The easiest approach is simply to search for Kindred North. We appear to have chosen a sufficiently unusual name to defeat most of the algorithmic competition. The physical CD will be available through Pride & Joy Music and its distributors. Follow the official social pages for new music, videos, release information and any future announcements!

Californian old school death metal act 𝙈𝘼𝙎𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙐𝙏𝙊𝙍 got its formation start by Joseph Landeros, gathering together members within the scene, they have played shows, released some material, including a recent single "Chaos Magick", with an upcoming album out sometime soon! Joseph himself discusses a lot of the band's insight about their formation, releases thus far, and what plans are set in stone, as far as shows, music, and much else.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or did it come out just like that? 

The Name “Massecutor” first originated from one of the many names I chose for when I was creating the band, initially as a thrash metal band believe it or not. A lot of people connect the dots when reading it ultimately is a shortened version of Mass Executor.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

I ended up falling in love with Old School Death Metal as many know is a derivative of thrash from back then. I just absolutely loved everything about it. In addition, Its just fucking heavy as hell.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

I started Massecutor alone. I ended up meeting all of my boys who are now my closest friends through the metal scene of L.A. and I met Zvon in my hometown of Santa Clarita.  I felt inspired by the music and decided to put something out there which was a couple of demos and my debut release of “Conceptual Visions”. I asked them to be a part of this passion of mine and as time went on we've been dedicated to this project ever since.

4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

We are based in Los Angeles, which is where we play most of our shows. 3 of us are actually originally based out of Santa Clarita. A.K.A.  the Six Flags Magic Mountain city haha.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

My personal inspirations for writing music would have to be Slayer, Death, Suffocation, and Obituary. And of course, almost all of the 90s OSDM bands! The list goes on.

6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)

Themes usually covered in our songs pertain to what many old school death metal bands wrote about as well. The story of a gruesome death, The complexities and mysteries of reality, and real-world tragedies. 

7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)

In the very beginning I wrote all the songs. But as for our upcoming album release. Me and my boys have written and collaborated with each other in the new songs we will be featuring very soon. The song writing process has been an easy-going process. The two main forces of songwriting have so far been me (Joseph) and Zvon, our bassist. Jake and Ayden created their own unique touches on the song(s). Zvon and I usually meet up and write the structures and lyrics of the songs together to see what best serves the song and the integrity of our sound.

8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

What we have released as a full line up has been our Live and newest version of “Arctic Autopsy" and our newest single “Chaos Magick”. Fans and new listeners should expect the old school brutality of our sound and our image.

9. Do you have any new music in the works?

Yes! We have an upcoming album we've been working on for 2 years now that will hopefully be released by the ending of this year… so stay tuned!

10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

We’re very limited to playing shows at the moment since we are prioritizing our upcoming releases. As far as touring. We will have one planned once the album is released.

11. What plans do you have for the rest of this year? 

The only plans we have for the rest of the year is recording the album, mastering it and opening for VIO-LENCE in December! 

12. Where can we find you online, listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

You can find Massecutor mostly on all streaming platforms, YouTube and Bandcamp. We mostly sell our merch at shows! But if people want to buy online they just DM the account so then we can mail it out! I appreciate your time for this interview Natalie! Much love from me and my boys.  Hails!!! - Joseph

Rock trio UNDER CLOUDS AND SURVEILLANCE have gone on to release some singles, a couple of albums, with another album on the way, the band took the time to talk with us about these releases, the future plans, and how they got involved with creating the band in the first place!

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you planned it or did it come out just like that? 

Well, there’s a certain vibe us 3 thrive on and it’s just that mysterious feeling that this existence isn’t always what it appears to be. There seems to be powers at play that are outside the realm of what we consider natural and based in reality and yeah, there’s just a feeling of being watched by them as well as the powers that govern our societies down here in our everyday rat race. We’re not paranoid we promise haha. Rj came up with the name that fit those perspectives while he was just driving down a country road one day looking at the sky. 

2. Why did you want to play this genre? 

We’ve always been avid fans of rock and roll and any sub genre of rock. Especially alternative. In the beginning it was strings only. We played acoustic guitars and it was very convenient when throwing out ideas for songs.  We could write a song inside on the floor of the kitchen or outside at midnight by the fire.  Once the songs started coming together more fluidly and we were building more of a catalogue of songs it just naturally felt right to crank up the distortion on the guitar, hit hard on the drums and have the bass guitar banging. 

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed? 

Yes. Two of us are brothers by blood. But John has always been our best friend. We grew up together. We went to school with each other, played little league baseball and football together and rode motocross together. We spent a lot of time playing video games and listening to our favorite bands over the years. 3 brothers connected by soul. 

4. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend? 

We are based out of Western Kentucky. Cadiz, Ky to be exact. But now one of our members currently resides in Tennessee. The music scene we have been a part of for over a decade is the Clarksville, TN music scene. In recent years we haven’t been involved as much because we’ve been working on new material and not playing out as often, but this was truly a stomping ground for us in the past. The scene is still very much alive although a lot of the bands we had the privilege of playing with or we used to catch at a gig have come and gone over the years. 

There are multiple venues and events going on throughout the year in Clarksville with the highlight being Possumstock down in Adams, Tn on the bank of the Red River. This years date is August 20th-23rd. This festival brings all the bands in the scene together for a spectacular weekend that can’t be described in words. It is legendary. Full of so many different genres and personalities. There is something there for everyone to enjoy and vibe with. We have made so many amazing memories and connected with so many people through our experiences in this scene. It truly helped shape us and build our chops for our live shows. We are super thankful for every show and every venue/event we’ve played here. Here are some awesome local bands: GRYME Paronism Cohen Noise Cody Parson & the Heavy Change ReallyBadPeople EvinceTN Khamsin Fuzzripper Wayward Grey Maewyn 

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs? 

Our journey through life inspires us. The past, the present and the infinite possibilities of the future. The good and bad times we’ve been through and the dreams we have for ourselves one day. The mysteries of this world and the little everyday questions that you ask yourself really get the juices flowing. Knowing you won’t get all of the answers when you ask but you still feel it in your soul that the truths are out there. That helps with our discovery of ideas because we can incorporate our own truths and views. We can build a new world with each song. Or we can build off of the energy of a certain song then another song can become like a different chapter of that same initial story. We’re existing here in this world but can never truly pinpoint what’s behind the curtain even though at times we feel like we are on to something and so very close to the ultimate reveal. It gets us going and we just pull our ideas from the source and let em rip. 

6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?) 

To us they may have a specific meaning, or the idea came from a certain experience or memory we lived through. But overall, they aren’t concrete and don’t have to mean one thing. You might get something totally different from the lyrics and vibe than we do. And that’s the incredible thing about songs. Whether it’s straightforward or abstract. The meaning is there but it could be different for everyone. We like to promote thinking outside of the box and thinking for yourself. 

7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.) 

Yes, all of our songs are original. There is no specific process we follow exactly. Most of our ideas start as snippets and we build them from there. Honestly most of our song ideas “come out of thin air”. It’s like they already exist and we just pull them from somewhere. We do a lot of improvising on the spot and in the moment and when these ideas come together naturally, they stick. For example, one of our upcoming songs on our album called Youth was a complete freestyle.  We just happened to be recording on an iPhone when we jammed it and boom, a new song was created. We didn’t alter anything other than the vocals. That song will be released later this year. I’d say 90% of our song structures/lyrics come from freestyled parts that we build from and when we jam together, we use the trial-and-error method to perfect everything. 

8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works? 

Since 2015, we have released two full length albums and 5 new singles off of our upcoming album. Our first self-titled album (2015) is not on any streaming services or YouTube because we plan on revamping the entire album. We have grown a lot over the years skill wise and creative wise, and we wish to do the songs even more justice by having more of a professional product. We believe in those songs, and they must have their day how we envision them. In 2019 we released Artificial Air. The album had 11 songs, and we wanted to push them pretty heavily and get them out to the world, but covid hit not long after our tour for Artificial Air and the release of the “Blue House” music video, which was the first song on the album. But recently we have released 5 new singles of our upcoming album that will be out later this year. As of now we have 6 music videos we have done since 2019, and we plan on releasing a bunch more visual content. You can always expect us to have a different flavor for every release. We try to keep every song as fresh as we can. Albums: Self-titled LP (2015) Physical copies only Artificial Air (2019) Streaming on all platforms Singles/Music Videos: Blue House (2019) Slippin’ on 7, Not For Sale In California (2025) Halo Stain, Don’t Care, Mr. I’m Dead (2026) 

9. Do you have any new music in the works? 

Yes. The 5 recent singles we have released are going to be on our 3rd full length album, currently untitled. We still have sound 6 more songs from that album to release. Recording is done, we are just in the postproduction stage and polishing the remainder of the songs while we are scheming behind the scenes. On top of that we have about 30 more song ideas we are piecing together for the future. 

10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out? 

Right now, the only show we have planned out is at the Possumstock Festival 2026 in Adams, TN. We take the stage Friday, August 21st at 9 PM. We are going to be booking more shows and mini tours once a few more songs are released. 

11. What plans do you have for the rest of this year? 

We plan on finishing this album and releasing more music videos/singles to get ready for that release. We also plan on getting back to booking shows locally, regionally, and nationally as well. We have some ideas for other projects such as a live acoustic recording session of about 10-12 songs, showcasing some old and newer tunes and giving people a different side to our cloudy vibe. Will be similar to MTV unplugged sessions where we will be recording video footage as well. 

12. Where can we find you online, listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff? 

You can find us on our website: www.undercloudsandsurveillance.com Merch will be available on the website coming soon. We are streaming now on all platforms. 

Social media: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@undercloudsandsurveillance 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Undercloudsandsurveillance 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undercloudsandsurveillance/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ucasmusic

At Noble Demon, we have always believed that music is ultimately about people. While Shaun Glass's legacy as a guitarist, songwriter, and pioneer of Chicago metal will continue to inspire generations, the greatest legacy he leaves behind is the countless lives he touched with his generosity, kindness, and unwavering belief in others.

The tribute below was written by Troy Dixler on behalf of Shaun's family. We hope you'll take a moment to read it, remember the remarkable man behind the music, and, if you're able, help honor the legacy he cared about most: his son, Maddux.

On July 1, 2026, the world lost Shaun Glass, a legendary musician who spent over four decades shaping the Chicago metal scene through Terminal Death, Sindrome, Broken Hope, SOiL, Dirge Within, The Bloodline, and most recently Repentance. He shared stages with some of the biggest names in the genre and left behind music that fans still play on repeat.

But if you ask anyone who actually knew Shaun, the music was never the most impressive thing about him.

Shaun's wealth was never in a bank account; it was in every room he ever walked into. You could know him for five minutes and walk away feeling like you'd known him your whole life. He introduced bands, friends, and strangers to chances they never would have found on their own, not because it benefited him, but because that's just who he was, and he never once asked for anything back. Ask around the metal scene and you won't find one person who claims to be his best friend. You'll find fifty. That's not an exaggeration. That was just Shaun.

On May 31, 2026, Shaun suffered a stroke brought on by undiagnosed high blood pressure. He spent nearly a month in the hospital on life support, surrounded the entire time by people who truly loved him, before passing peacefully on hospice care. Shaun's insurance is pending, and anyone who has ever dealt with a hospital bill knows what even a few days in intensive care can cost. A month on life support has left behind an overwhelming amount of medical debt and final expenses.

A fundraiser has been set up for Shaun's family by Troy Dixler. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-life-in-metal-a-future-for-his-son-shaun-glass

Every donation goes into the Maddux Glass Irrevocable Trust. Shaun's medical and final expenses are paid from it first, but the heart of this fund is Maddux, giving him the education, stability, and future his father always wanted for him. That future is protected in this trust, permanent, and something no one can ever take from him.

If Shaun ever made you feel like family, connected you to someone, or picked up the phone when you needed him, this is the moment to give back a fraction of what he gave so many of us for free.

Shaun Glass made thousands of people feel like they mattered. Now it's our turn to make sure his son knows he mattered too.

Check out the interview below I had done with him in person way back in 2009 when he was in DIRGE WITHIN! -