Media Monarchy plays Buckcherry, Mclusky, Hunx and His Punx and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for June 2, 2025. ♬
Judas Priest – “Hot Rockin'” (Vinyl)
‘Point Of Entry’
Columbia – 27 February 1981
*Judas Priest – “Hot Rockin'” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxV7GTbqC10 // https://www.discogs.com/release/12587105-Judas-Priest-Point-Of-Entry // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_of_Entry // Priest’s seventh album was made in Ibiza with money and it worked out Shame about the US cover art though. It is redeemed by the introduction of the extruded ‘3D’ Judas Priest logo, used up to ‘Turbo’. Bought at Ken’s Groovy Tunes // Caveman Consignment in Texarkana, TX!*
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Buckcherry – “Set It Free” // “Roar Like Thunder”
‘Roar Like Thunder’
Round Hill Records – June 13, 2025
*Buckcherry – “Set It Free” https://soundcloud.com/buckcherry-official/set-it-free // https://soundcloud.com/buckcherry-official/roar-like-thunder // https://roundhill.ffm.to/bc-roarlikethunder-album // The latest single and then the title track to preview ‘Roar Like Thunder,’ the upcoming eleventh album by Buckcherry, due on June 13th via Round Hill Records.*
Nova Twins – “Piranha”
‘Parasites & Butterflies’
Nova Twins / Marshall Amplification – August 29, 2025
*Nova Twins – “Piranha” https://youtu.be/5KHgZAxllh4 // https://novatwins.lnk.to/Piranha // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_Twins // From ‘Parasites & Butterflies,’ the highly anticipated third album by UK rock duo, Nova Twins. Due on August 29th via Nova Twins / Marshall Amplification.*
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The Royston Club – “Shivers”
‘Songs For The Spine’
Modern Sky UK – August 8, 2025
*The Royston Club – “Shivers” https://youtu.be/WLOkoeIrXt0 // https://theroystonclub.os.fan // From ‘Songs For The Spine,’ the upcoming album by UK quartet, The Royston Club. Due on August 8th via Modern Sky UK.*
PLAIINS – “Row She Said”
‘Happy Faces’
Long Branch Records – August 15, 2025
*PLAIINS – “Row She Said” https://plaiins.bandcamp.com/track/row-she-said // https://plaiins.lnk.to/happyfaces // From ‘Happy Faces,’ the upcoming debut album by Hamburg, Germany-based band, PLAIINS. Due on August 15th via Long Branch Records.*
MIDNIGHT – “Steel, Rust and Disgust”
‘Steel, Rust and Disgust’
Metal Blade Records – May 23, 2025
*MIDNIGHT – “Steel, Rust and Disgust” https://midnight-ohio.bandcamp.com/track/steel-rust-and-disgust // https://metalblade.indiemerch.com/products/midnight-steel-rust-and-disgust-orange-vinyl-12 // The title track of the just-released album by Cleveland heavy metal band, MIDNIGHT, available now via Metal Blade Records.*
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mclusky – “autofocus on the prime directive”
‘the world is still here and so are we’
Ipecac Recordings – May 9, 2025
*mclusky – “autofocus on the prime directive” https://mcluskymclusky.bandcamp.com/track/autofocus-on-the-prime-directive // https://mclusky.lnk.to/world // From ‘the world is still here and so are we,’ the just-released first new album in 20 years by mclusky, available now via Ipecac Recordings.*
Passengers In Panic – “How To Breathe”
‘Amnesia’
Sleazy Rider – June 6, 2025
*Passengers In Panic – “How To Breathe” https://youtu.be/Eep46zDmch4 // https://sleaszyrider.com/shop/ // From ‘Amnesia,’ the upcoming album by Greek folk metal band, Passengers In Panic. Due on June 6th via Sleazy Rider.*
Wind Down – “A New World”
‘The Burning Past’
WormHoleDeath – April 18, 2025
*Wind Down – “A New World” https://youtu.be/dJGP5JN_nv8 // https://orcd.co/theburningpast // From ‘The Burning Past,’ the just-released album by Polish progressive/groove metal band, Wind Down. Available now via WormHoleDeath.*
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Hunx and His Punx – “Alone In Hollywood On Acid”
‘Walk Out On This World’
Get Better Records – August 22, 2025
*Hunx and His Punx – “Alone In Hollywood On Acid” https://hunxandhispunx.bandcamp.com/track/alone-in-hollywood-on-acid-2 // https://getbetterrecords.com/collections/hunx-and-his-punx // From ‘Walk Out On This World,’ the upcoming album by California trio, Hunx and His Punx. Due on August 22nd via Get Better Records.*
Red Rum Club – “American Nights & English Mornings”
‘BUCK’
Modern Sky UK – September 5, 2025
*Red Rum Club – “American Nights & English Mornings” https://soundcloud.com/redrumclubuk/american-nights-english-2 // https://redrumclub.os.fan // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Rum_Club // From ‘BUCK,’ the upcoming album by UK alternative rock band, Red Rum Club. Due on September 5th via Modern Sky UK.*
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Davey Lane – “Over, Over & Out”
Digital Single
Cheersquad Records & Tapes – May 22, 2025
*Davey Lane – “Over, Over & Out” https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/track/over-over-out // https://www.cheersquad.com.au/releases/davey-lane-over-over-out/ // This new single by Australian singer-songwriter, Davey Lane, is the second lifted from his forthcoming solo album, ‘Finally, A Party Record’ (TBA). Available now via Cheersquad Records & Tapes.*
The Beatles – “All My Loving” (Live)
‘Live From Adelaide 1964’
1960’s Records – April 24, 2025
*The Beatles – “All My Loving” (Live) ANOTHER MONARCHY EXCLUSIVE! // https://www.discogs.com/release/33794214-The-Beatles-Live-From-Adelaide-1964 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_My_Loving // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Nicol // Recorded live in front of 3,000 fans at Centennial Hall in Adelaide, Australia on June 12, 1964. This track features Jimmie Nichol on drums as he replaced an ill Ringo Starr (who was having his tonsils removed), for eight shows on the Beatles’ 1964 world tour, during the height of Beatlemania. The June 12th show was broadcast by radio station 2SM. From ‘Live From Adelaide 1964’ available now via 1960’s Records.*