German metal quintet Half Me have released new single ‘Concrete Ceiling’, the first new music since their highly acclaimed debut album SOMA, out earlier this year via Arising Empire.

Check out the video for ‘Concrete Ceiling’ here: https://youtu.be/m9RALf7d0pE

Stream/purchase here:  https://arisingempire.com/concreteceiling

Half Me made a striking entry into the heavy music world with their highly acclaimed debut album SOMA, blending metal, hardcore, and experimental styles. Their distinct sound, marked by powerful riffs and reflective lyrics, garnered immediate acclaim and a loyal following. Now they are back and more heated than ever.

New single ‘Concrete Ceiling’ targets inequality on a worldwide scale. No moralising, no bullsh*t, no holding back. It paves the way for a new directive, visceral and raw in words and sound.

Formed in Hamburg in 2018, Half Me – guitarists Chris and Julius, vocalist Chris, drummer Max and bassist Tobias – are one of the latest additions to the Arising Empire roster. Musically, Half Me blend a modern rendition of metal and hardcore with highlights of 90s nu-metal. Pounding riffs and breakdowns are accompanied by brutal, yet sometimes elegant, vocals that all balance together to formulate the band’s own distinctive sound.

In the space of just two years, Half Me have made an impact in the music scene by self-producing their music and videos, displaying their intensive and energetic demeanour. Debuting with four singles initially, it was their their single ‘Exitwound’ (featuring Jack Bergin of Void of Vision) that gave the group a breakthrough and landed the band in the spotlight of Knotfest’s Countdown to Oblivion.

Riding the high of their recent success, Half Me’s highly anticipated debut album SOMA was met with huge critical acclaim. 2024 promises to be a big year or this firey quintet.

Half Me are:

Christopher Zühlke | vocals

Christopher Hesse | guitar

Julius Jansen | guitar

Tobias Max Sajons | bass

Maximilian Eisersdorff | drums

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Mad Caddies are one of the leading bands in ska and reggae punk. Their long career has taken them to all corners of the world. Now the time has come for the Caddies to travel to new shores with the release of their new album ‘Arrows Room 117’ which is being released jointly by SBÄM Records (Europe) and 55 Rose Reccords (USA). ‘Arrows Room 117’ is the band’s first album since 2018’s “Punk Rocksteady.”

SBÄM has recently just made with their biggest festival to date and work on a 90s punk rock documentary, and has already managed bands like Pulley in their roster. Together with 55 Rose Records, an Orange County-based music label founded by John Barrett, they sign the eighth Mad Caddies Album for 2024.

‘Palm Trees & Pines’ is a classic feel-good Caddies number that’s “been proven to get the kids moving,” says the band. The timeless melodies and dynamic rhythmic punches make it a shoo-in for the first single off ‘Arrows Room 117’. 

“Palms and Pines encompasses all things California that I hold dear.”, says singer and band founder Chuck Robertson.

“This album is very personal for me,” elaborates Robertson. “It represents 3 years of hard work back in the woodshed, while half the world stood still. During these strange times I tapped into a new source of creativity and shared new experiences with new friends and great musicians. This body of work and these songs showcase pain and betrayal, love and loss and the bright light of new beginnings.”

“Arrows Room 117” will be released on SBÄM and 55 Rose Records in 2024.

About Mad Caddies:
The Mad Caddies (or the Caddies) is an American ska punk band from Solvang, California. The band formed in 1995 and has released seven full-length albums, one live album, and two EPs. To date, Mad Caddies have sold over 500,000 albums worldwide. 

Current Lineup:
Chuck Robertson – Guitar/Vocals
Jon Gazi – Back/Background Vocals/Percussion
Brandon Landelius – Guitar/Background Vocals
Sean Sellers – Drums
Stepháne Montigny – Trombone/Background Vocals
Jason Lichau – Trumpet/Background Vocals

In a small town in Upper Austria, the idea of a revolution was born in 2019 – Mudfight, five lads who have dedicated themselves to their pop punk heroes from the 90s and 2000s, are bringing the words “mosh pit” and “pogo” back into common usage. And put Austria on the map at the same time. As representatives of the Austrian underground scene and the voice of young punks under 25, Mudfight bring the classic punk rock sound to a new generation and at the same time impress long-time listeners with their fresh sound somewhere between Green Day and MGK, but with roots in the harder area.
After the release of their debut album “Time for Revolution” in 2022 on SBÄM Records, things went uphill. They shared the stage with punk legends such as NOFX and Flogging Molly at festivals such as Sbäm Fest 4+5 and the biggest open-air festival, Donauinselfest 2023 in Vienna. They also supported “The Interrupters” and “Mad Caddies” at club shows.

There is no time for breaks with Mudfight, after over 350,000 streams on their first album, the second is already in production! Their revolution has only just begun!