3x-Grammy-nominated and four-time #1 rock outfit NOTHING MORE (@nothingmoremusic) caused quite a stir about their latest video, “EXISTENTIAL DREAD,” before it was even officially released yesterday (August 18).
For the video, posted at Better Noise Music’s YouTube page, the boundary-pushing band partnered with AI director/editor Jurassic Smoothie. After only a teaser trailer was shared (Friday, August 15), a debate online about the use of AI to create music videos and art was quickly sparked. The next day, singer Jonny Hawkins spoke with RockFeed to personally share his thoughts.
He also commented on the band’s Instagram in response to fans being unhappy with the AI medium. “AI didn’t make a video for us. We hired an artist, I plotted out a vision, theme and visuals. Then that artist used AI to start generating images that he edited together through multiple versions with notes… and then tweaked that into a visual experience for the viewer.” Hawkins adds: “There is a huge difference between *letting* a machine create something and *using* a machine to create something. Nine Inch Nails is a perfect example of a prolific artist who used machines to sculpt their sound. It’s all about how you use the tool that determines art, not which tools you are using.”
The release of “EXISTENTIAL DREAD” comes on the heels of the band earning their fourth #1, from the CARNAL album, on the Billboard “Mainstream Rock Airplay” and Mediabase “Active Rock” charts with “FREEFALL” (feat. Chris Daughtry).” A new version of the bracing “FREEFALL,” featuring 6x Platinum-certified rock artist Chris Daughtry, was released March 28 on all digital outlets. The “FREEFALL” video movingly tells the story about a firefighter who is struggling with his mental health and unexpectedly finds a new life-direction after making a chance connection with a homeless dog.
NOTHING MORE—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—blend a full-on assault with soaring melodies and unique soundscapes in songs that unflinchingly embrace raw emotion. CARNAL—originally released June 28, 2024--has to date amassed 133 million streams. The album received praise for being “one of the band's most eclectic releases to date” (Blabbermouth) and having 15 “energized rock anthems that capture the band's infectious live prowess” (Knotfest).
The deluxe edition of CARNAL was released across all digital outlets on March 28 and is also available on CD and vinyl. Five other bonus tracks on CARNAL (DELUXE) include a live version of the “ANGEL SONG” recorded from the band’s set at Aftershock Festival 2024 where NOTHING MORE was joined onstage by guest vocalist David Draiman of Disturbed; two remixed songs from Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria) and Justin “JD” Deblieck (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White); plus a new song that was released February 7, “WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE.” A new version of the bracing “FREEFALL,” featuring 6x Platinum-certified rock artist Chris Daughtry, was released March 28 on all digital outlets. The “FREEFALL” video movingly tells the story about a firefighter who is struggling with his mental health and unexpectedly finds a new life-direction after making a chance connection with a homeless dog. Watch it on Better Noise Music’s official YouTube page.
NOTHING MORE will be heading to Europe later this year for a headlining tour with support by Catch Your Breath, Solence, and Ankor that starts November 7 in Tampere, Finland. Early next year, the band will launch another round of headlining shows throughout U.S. and Canada, with support by Catch Your Breath, Archers, and Doobie, starting January 14, 2026 in Silver Spring, MD. Tickets and VIP Meet and Greet packages are on sale now on their official website.
Check out NOTHING MORE at any of the following stops:
U.S. Festival:
Sun 9/14 Grantville, PA – RockFest 2025
Headlining with Catch Your Breath, Solence, and Ankor:
Fri 11/7 Tampere, Finland - Tavara-Asema
Sat 11/8 Lahti, Finland - XXL Metalli Mosso Festival
Mon 11/10 Stockholm, Sweden - Göta Lejon
Tue 11/11 Oslo, Norway - Vulkan Arena
Wed 11/12 Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio
Fri 11/14 Hamburg, Germany - Docks
Sat 11/15 Berlin, Germany - Astra Kulturhaus
Sun 11/16 Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
Tue 11/18 Prague, Czeck – Roxy
Wed 11/19 Wien, Austia - Arena Wien
Fri 11/21 Munich, Germany - Backstage
Sat 11/22 Stuttgart, Germany - Lka Longhorn
Sun 11/23 Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex 457
Tue 11/25 Tilburg, Netherlands - Poppodium O13
Wed 11/26 Paris, France - Elysee Montmarte
Fri 11/28 Frankfurt Am Main, Germany - Batschkapp
Sat 11/29 Cologne, Germany - Essigfabrik
Sun 11/30 Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
Tue 12/2 Glasgow, Scotland - SWG3 Galvanizers
Thu 12/4 Manchester, U.K. - O2 Ritz
Fri 12/5 London, U.K. - O2 Forum Kentish Town
Sat 12/6 Bristol, U.K. - O2 Academy
Headlining with Catch Your Breath, Archers, and Doobie:
Wed 1/14 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
Fri 1/16 Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
Sat 1/17 Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
Mon 1/19 Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
Tue 1/20 Tampa, FL - Jannus Live
Wed 1/21 Atlanta, GA - Buckhead
Fri 1/23 Dallas, TX - South Side Ballroom
Sat 1/24 Austin, TX - ACL Live
Tue 1/27 Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater
Wed 1/28 Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium
Fri 1/30 Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Sat 1/31 Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
Mon 2/2 Albuquerque, NM - REVEL
Tue 2/3 Oklahoma City, OK – Criterion
Thu 2/5 Kansas City, MO - VooDoo Lounge
Fri 2/6 Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
Sat 2/7 Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room
Thu 2/19 Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont
Fri 2/20 Boston, MA - House of Blues
Sat 2/21 Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek
Mon 2/23 Montreal, QC. - L’Olympia
Tue 2/24 Toronto, ON. - History
Wed 2/25 Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
Fri 2/27 Grand Rapids, MI - 20 Monroe
Sat 2/28 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
Sun 3/1 Madison, WI - The Sylvee
Tue 3/3 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Wed 3/4 Winnipeg, MB. - Burton Cummings
Fri 3/6 Edmonton, AB. - Midway
Sat 3/7 Calgary, AB. - Grey Eagle Casino
Mon 3/9 Vancouver, BC. - Commodore
Tue 3/10 Seattle, WA - Moore Theater
Wed 3/11 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
Fri 3/13 Salt Lake City, UT - Union Event Center
Sat 3/14 Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
Mon 3/16 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
Tue 3/17 Fayetteville, AR - Ozark Music Hall
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