Billy Talent Drop New Single "End of Me" Feat. Weezer's Rivers Cuomo + Announce New Album "Crisis of Faith" — LISTEN◀

BAND ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM CRISIS OF FAITH AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE

Juno Award-winning rockers Billy Talent have joined forces with Rivers Cuomo of Weezer on their new single "End of Me."

The song is the latest new music from the band, following a string of recent hits that include the No. 1 singles "Reckless Paradise" and "I Beg to Differ (This Will Get Better)," along with the anthemic prog-inspired "Forgiveness I + II." The new single arrives with a lyric video, which can be seen below.

Click here to hear "End of Me" (Feat. Rivers Cuomo).

"This is a full circle moment for us," the band says. "We've admired and have been fans of Weezer since the Blue Album until now. Before we had a title, this song was originally called 'Hendrix+Weezer,' so it only felt right to ask Rivers to sing on it. The song encompasses the essence of '90s alt rock, which was a hugely impactful and influential time for our band. We're proud of the song and very happy to have Rivers be a part of it."

In addition to the new single, Billy Talent have completed recording and announced a release date for their forthcoming album CRISIS OF FAITH. The 10-track LP was produced entirely by the band's guitarist and main songwriter, Juno-nominated producer Ian D'Sa, in the band's Toronto studio. It was mixed by the legendary Chris Lord-Alge.

The album will drop on January 21, 2022.

Those who pre-order CRISIS OF FAITH will have the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Player Series Fender Stratocaster modeled after D'Sa's own Strat. Click here for all the details.

In addition to being available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl LP, a special limited-edition Deluxe Vinyl Package of the new album is available for pre-order. A multi-channel Dolby Atmos mix of the album will also be available digitally.

Pre-order/Pre-save CRISIS OF FAITH here.

Billy Talent are one of Canada's most successful bands. They have sold nearly one million albums in Canada alone and nearly 3 million albums internationally. They have won 7 Juno Awards and have been nominated 23 times, including three nods for their most recent studio album Afraid of Heights (for Group of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Ian D'Sa for Producer of the Year). They have also been nominated for 32 MMVA Awards — taking home the prize 10 times. In 2018, the group was honored with the Legends of Live Special Achievement Award, presented by Canadian Music Week. Most recently, Billy Talent have launched the Billy Talent Charitable Trust to give more back to the organizations that the band supports.

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GWAR’s “Scumdogs Live” out Now on Pit Records!

“Scumdogs” 30th Anniversary Tour Starts Thursday September 16th

Rejoice humans! The day you’ve been waiting for is here! GWAR have released “Scumdogs Live!” an epic live event, filmed in the basement of GWAR’s Antarctican fortress, now available for you to own on Double LP, Blu-Ray/DVD/CD and cassette. What? You haven’t picked up a copy? Act now to spare your life!

You can still order one HERE.

The band’s lead singer, the Berzerker Blóthar sez: “In making this recording, we spared no expense to recreate the atmosphere of those early tours for Scumdogs of the Universe.You can really hear the urgency and drive that comes from a group of rockstar primadonnas, worn down from truckstop love affairs and running dangerously low on shitty cocaine, frozen chicken chimichangas and fortified wine. I had forgotten how powerfully stupid these songs really are, but we managed to capture that perfectly!”

"It was a great honor to don the armor of my fallen comrade, Flattus Maximus, and perform the songs from Scumdogs. Unfortunately I shall be searching the galaxy for an audience worthy of indulging in the soundwaves captured on this audio recording. Until I find them, I suppose Earthlings can take this record for spin,” added guitarist Pustulus Maximus.

Coinciding with this release, GWAR is streaming a performance video of “Sick of You,” from “Scumdogs Live!” Watch the video HERE.

All worked up from seeing that clip? Answer the call to worship at the feet of your Lords and Masters “in person” when GWAR returns to the road on September 16th in Richmond, VA. This short run features a stop at RiotFest and headline dates featuring support from Madball and Eyehategod. The band then returns to the road October 28th in Norfolk, VA through December 14th New York, NY. Support on this run comes from Napalm Death and Eyehategod.

Tour Dates:

$ - with Madball / Eyehategod supporting

x - with Napalm Death / Eyehategod supporting

# - Festival

9/16/21 - Richmond, VA - The National $

9/17/21 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall #

9/18/21 - Chicago, IL - RiotFest @ Douglas Park $

9/19/21 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls $

10/28/21 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva x

10/29/21 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium x

10/30/21 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall x

10/31/21 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza x

11/1/21 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage x

11/2/21 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom x

11/4/21 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave x

11/5/21 - Detroit, MI - Crofoot Ballroom x

11/6/21 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue x

11/7/21 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues x

11/8/21 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House x

11/10/21 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel x

11/11/21 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts x

11/12/21 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade x

11/13/21 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome to Rockville #

11/14/21 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall x

11/15/21 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live x

11/16/21 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Bar & Grill x

11/18/21 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater x

11/19/21 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theater x

11/20/21 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues x

11/21/21 - Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater x

11/22/21 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom x

11/23/21 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theater x

11/24/21 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory x

11/26/21 - Reno, NV - Virginia Street Brewhouse x

11/27/21 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory x

11/28/21 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom x

11/30/21 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO x

12/1/21 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom x

12/3/21 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall x

12/4/21 - Edmonton, AB - Midway Bar x

12/6/21 - Billings, MT - Pub Station

12/7/21 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater x

12/8/21 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater x

12/9/21 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue x

12/10/21 - Lincoln, NE - The Bourbon Theatre x

12/11/21 - Sauget, IL - Pop's x

12/13/21 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club x

12/14/21 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza x

SUFFOCATION Announce "Live In North America" + Release Track Video For "Funeral Inception"

Pre-Order Available Here:
suffocationofficial.com/live-in-north-america

New York death metal pioneers SUFFOCATION have announced their new live album, Live In North America, which will be released on November 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases the track video for the first single, "Funeral Inception". Watch the video featuring photographs taken by Jason Carlson, below.

Terrance Hobbs comments, "We couldn't be more excited to bring our fans our new live CD 'Live In North America' featuring Frank Mullen's last performances with SUFFOCATION. We couldn't think of a better way to wish Frank a fantastic farewell into retirement for all his contributions to this band as a great frontman, influence, and friend - and to also share this farewell with the fans, new and old, who have been there for us over the decades. We hope the fans will hold Frank's last recorded live tour with us close to your hearts as we do. As another chapter from SUFFOCATION closes, we are more than ready and anxious to bring you more new music and classic death metal in the upcoming months and years. So keep your eyes and ears open, stay heavy and play it loud.... see you all on the road!"

PRE-ORDER your copy of Live In North America here: https://suffocationofficial.com/live-in-north-america
PRE-SAVE the album and listen here: https://suffocation.bfan.link/live-in-north-america

Live In North America will be available in the following formats:

• CD Jewel

• Double LP

  • Gold W Black Splatter (Limited to 1200)

  • Gold (Limited to 300)

  • Silver/Black/ Marble (Limited to 200)

  • Black

• Tinted Black Cassette (Limited to 250)

SUFFOCATION created the template for the brutal death metal genre in the early 90s. Landmark albums such as Effigy Of The Forgotten and Pierced From Within also went on to inspire the birth of the tech-death and slam death metal genres. With the departure of original vocalist Frank Mullen, the band marks an end of an era with a live album recorded live during his last North American tour. Mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (BEYOND CREATION, CRYPTOPSY) this release plays like a “best of”, and is the perfect farewell to one of the most influential singers in extreme music. The artwork for the album was created by Jon Zig.

SUFFOCATION is:
Frank Mullen | Vocals
Terrance Hobbs | Guitar
Charlie Errigo | Guitar
Derek Boyer | Bass
Eric Morotti | Drums

Pre-order your copy of Live In North America here: https://suffocationofficial.com/live-in-north-america

MAJESTICA - Release New Single "Metal United" As A Tribute To All Summer Festivals And Stage Crews!

In 2019, the Swedish power metal heroes MAJESTICA released their debut album Above The Sky and quickly followed it up with their Christmas musical album, A Christmas Carol, in late 2020. Both albums were a huge success in the metal community, but when the time finally came to present their music to live audiences, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and made all touring impossible. But not only the tours were canceled. Two years in a row now, metal fans all over the world had to go without the summer festivals, that are like the beating hearts of metal itself, not to mention the main source of income for all the amazing people, who help to make the events possible in the first place.

In these times more than ever the metal community must stand together and today, MAJESTICA release a music video for their new single “Metal United” - a true metal hymn and a statement of solidarity for fans and crewmembers alike.

Watch the music video below.
Get the single digitally here: https://bfan.link/Majestica-MetalUnited

The band comment: "All the people that work at the festivals and with touring bands have had a rough year, just like all of us. But a lot of these people that work so hard to make it possible for us musicians to perform on stage have had problems finding new jobs, and without these hard-working people, we can’t make our dreams come true.
And since we love to play at festivals and to go to festivals, we have been missing out on one important thing that means so much to us.
So the least we can do to honor these fine working people is to write a song as a tribute to them. A cheerful, uplifting song with Irish influences about the hope that everything will be back to normal, and a melodic, uptempo heavy metal song with an important message. "

Also watch the video for "Above The Sky (Live in Tokyo)" here: https://youtu.be/lDlCFRa0DHI
Buy "Above The Sky In Tokyo" digitally or stream it, here: https://bfan.link/Majestica-AboveTheSkyInTokyo
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See MAJESTICA live on their European tour this winter and experience a unique "Power Metal meets Musical" staging of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

Last year, the band released their special new album A Christmas Carol. It’s pure symphonic power metal in the true MAJESTICA spirit along with elements inspired by the likes of TWILIGHT FORCE, RHAPSODY, ALAN SILVESTRI, DANNY ELFMAN and JOHN WILLIAMS.

Get A Christmas Carol here: http://nblast.de/Majestica-Christmas

"Ghost Of Marley" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/B_RKRbA9gRY
"Ghost Of Christmas Past" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/8Ol8DlEPEaM
"The Joy Of Christmas" OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/p72uHnOY7C8

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MAJESTICA is:
Tommy Johansson | guitars, vocals
Chris David | bass
Alex Oriz | guitars
Joel Kollberg | drums

KHEMMIS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, "DECEIVER," ON NOV 19TH

Doomed heavy metal outfit KHEMMIS will make their long-awaited return this fall with the release of their fourth full-length album, "Deceiver." Set to be released on November 19th from Nuclear Blast, their first record in over three years is their darkest release to date. Today, the band has revealed a music video for the first single, "Living Pyre." Watch now at the link below.

KHEMMIS has also announced their return to the stage for a show on December 11th in Brooklyn, NYat Saint Vitus Bar. Tickets are onsale now at https://link.dice.fm/6CRdddVVpjb.

"Living Pyre" signifies far more than just the beginning of another musical endeavor for the band; it is a substantial benchmark for emotional struggle and growth.

Guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson comments:

“When it comes to my own mental health, when I’m in a bad place, I can’t access the part of me that creates art. After reaching that understanding of myself, the bulk of this song came out in one sitting. I was feeling stable. I was feeling hopeful–even though so much outside in the world was not exactly inspiring. All of us needed a reason to feel a glimmer of hope.”

Describing the thematic elements of the new record, vocalist/guitarist Phil Pendergast says:

“Thematically, all of the songs are about the many ways that we are tricked into believing these stories about ourselves–that we are broken, that we are not good enough, that our genetics determine our fate. This title is the label that we put on our minds as a force that tricks us into believing these stories. The record’s lyrical trajectory is similar to Dante’s descent into an Inferno of his own making. It is our darkest album to date."

Hutcherson adds:
"While our minds and hearts are responsible for this kind of deception, so too is the world around us. There is this dialectic between the two that produces suffering. Anyone who has struggled with mental health or suffered any sort of trauma will tell you that there were times that the mind is its own beast that has to be wrangled. In that sense, we become the deceivers ourselves; we believe we deserve to be the vessel for this pain and this suffering that is being inflicted on us both externally and internally.”

Pre-order "Deceiver" now at http://www.nuclearblast.com/khemmis-deceiver

Restlessly awakening from the depths of a feverish slumber, doomed heavy metal masters KHEMMISreturn to reveal their fourth full length studio album, "Deceiver," arriving via Nuclear Blast Records in November 2021. Six tracks of desolate, soul-awakening heaviness encapsulate a project that has been nearly three years in the making. With a title that reflects the internal struggles that many of us battle in our daily lives, "Deceiver" is a ferociously honest and appetizingly raw piece of musical artistry.

While the lyrical themes of "Deceiver,"sorrow, pain, longing for hope, will no doubt be familiar to longtime fans, these six songs display a broader collection of musical influences than on any other KHEMMIS record to date. “It being our 4th album, especially after the transition between the last two albums, it felt really freeing. We felt that we could really do anything on this record,” explains drummer Zach Coleman. “There’s a lot here that we’ve never done before,” adds Pendergast. “In some areas it gets darkly psychedelic. I think we found a cool way to mutate things using transitions that feel really natural. There is a subtle symmetry between the first and last songs which is one of the things that makes listening to the full album a satisfying holistic experience. It builds from almost nothing, becomes very dark, and then you slowly crawl out of that lowest circle of hell.”

KHEMMIS’s "Deceiver" is a beautiful, musically ambitious journey from beginning to end drenched in impassioned melody and complex, unrestrained variations of sonic savagery adorned with chilling, intensely tragic cover art by frequent collaborator Sam Turner.

KHEMMIS is:
Ben Hutcherson (Guitar & Vocals)
Phil Pendergast (Vocals & Guitar)
Zach Coleman (Drums)

SONATA ARCTICA - Announce New Dates For The Acoustic Album And Tour In 2022!

Reveal Postponed Tour Dates
+
"Acoustic Adventures - Volume One"
for 2022

Finnish melodic metal titans SONATA ARCTICA are a band with a unique sound, driven by different emotions and a touch of melancholy. Today, the band announces the new release date of their first acoustic album, perfectly entitled "Acoustic Adventures - Volume One", to be released on January, 21st 2022. Also the panned acoustic tour had to be postponed into next year and will start in October 2022.

“Despite the circumstances slowly getting better, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone our 'Acoustic Adventures European Tour' that was supposed to happen this fall. This is not a light decision by any means but right now we cannot go forward with the tour as planned. However we will be back in 2022, postponed doesn’t mean canceled. Our 'Acoustic Adventures Vol. One' album will also be released a few months later than originally planned but rest assured, it will be worth the wait. We’re really looking forward to getting out there again and play for you all, rather sooner than later. Meanwhile, take care", says keyboard player Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg.

"This acoustic form of SONATA ARCTICA has been slowly brewing for years", comments vocalist Tony Kakko and explains: "The first manifestation of it, besides the few acoustic versions of songs released throughout the years, was the 'Acoustic Adventures Tour' in 2019, which proved to be a great success, sparking an idea to get these songs also recorded and out on an album. Or two albums, at least for starters. Our songs have always been based on beautiful melodies, which makes it very easy to transform and rearrange them perfectly into the acoustic form as well. I should mention that many of the songs work so well dressed in acoustic garments."

Acoustic Adventures - Volume One will be the first part, followed by a second acoustic record, to be released in October 2022. "I hope you love these albums as much as we do. There are many, many songs we had to leave out of these 'Volume One' and 'Volume Two' albums, so nothing would please me more than adding few more volumes in the future", says vocalist Tony Kakko.

The postponed tour is going to happen in autumn 2022 now, entitled the "Acoustic Adventures MMXXII" tour. To promote both Acoustic Adventures releases, the band will embark on a journey through 17 European countries! Support will be provided by Swedish hopefuls ELEINE, who will also be presenting an acoustic set.

SONATA ARCTICA
Acoustic Adventures MMXXII
Special Guests: ELEINE
presented by Metal Hammer (Ger), Rock It (Ger), Musix (Ger), Rock Hard (F), Power (ES), Rocksverige (S) and Scream (NO)

Ticket pre-sale links under: https://www.dragon-productions.eu/sonata-arctica/

HYPOCRISY Announce New Album "Worship" + Release Music Video For First Single "Chemical Whore"

Pre-Order Available Here: www.hypocrisyband.com/worship

With governments finally admitting that UFOs do in fact exist, and humanity attempting to heal from a state of the recent crisis, the timing couldn’t be more appropriate for the newest addition to the HYPOCRISY catalog: WORSHIP. Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases the music video for the first single, "Chemical Whore". Watch the music video created by NASTROE Production and Agata Nigrovskaya, here: https://youtu.be/uJRUq90EC_A

Peter Tägtgren comments, "We've been recording this album here and there for 2 years and now it's done! Maybe it was waiting for the right time as some songs are even more real now than a couple of years ago. Thank you all for your waiting. We're really excited to officially announce we're back!"

WORSHIP. will be released on November 26th via Nuclear Blast Records. PRE-ORDER and PRE-SAVE Worship here: https://www.hypocrisyband.com/worship

Worship will be available in the following formats:

• CD Jewel

• LP

  • Crystal Clear W/ Silver & Black Splatter (Exclusive to USA) (Limited to 600)

  • Blue/White Marbled (Exclusive to USA) (Limited to 500)

  • Transparent Blue/Black/White Marbled (Limited to 600)

  • Transparent Violet/Black Marbled (Limited to 400)

  • Black

  • Purple (Exclusive to Europe) (Limited to 100)

  • Crystal Clear (Exclusive to Europe) (Limited to 100)

• Purple Tint Cassette (Limited to 250)

• Box Set (Limited to 900)

  • Light Blue W/ Black Splatter

  • Cassette

It has been 8 long years since the last record, and HYPOCRISY fans can feel the itch. WORSHIP is 11 tracks of precise, ferocious musicianship. Commonly inspired by the fusion of the modern and the ancient, HYPOCRISY has once more found a way to combine innovative ideas with classic sound in order to deliver something metalheads can enjoyably consume with awe and brutal vigor. As usual, all recording and mixing took place at Tägtgren’s Abyss Studio AB in Sweden while mastering was completed by Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers Audio Mastering. Designed by artist Blake Armstrong(KATAKLYSM, IN FLAMES, CARNIFEX, etc.), WORSHIP’s artwork speaks to the history of the relationship between humanity and extraterrestrials.
HYPOCRISY is:
Peter Tägtgren | Vocals, Guitars
Mikael Hedlund | Bass
Reidar Horghagen | Drums
Thomas Elofsson | Session Guitarist

PRE-ORDER your copy of Worship here: https://www.hypocrisyband.com/worship

Employed To Serve Release "The Mistake"

NEW ALBUM CONQUERING OUT SEPTEMBER 17 VIA SPINEFARM

Employed To Serve have released the brand new song "The Mistake." Listen here.

"The Mistake" is the third single from the forthcoming album Conquering, out September 17 via Spinefarm.

Guitarist/vocalist Sammy Urwin says, "'The Mistake' is about letting other people's opinions of you seep into your subconscious and filling you with self-doubt. In life, you can't always win over everyone. But don't let the haters stifle your true potential and stand in between you and your goals."

Drawing influence from the music of their youth and a new perspective on how to nurture the positive aspects of humanity and individual growth, Conquering is a celebration and acknowledgement of triumph in the face of a world that can be relentlessly adversarial.

Employed to Serve began recording Conquering in the "unforgiving winter" of 2020. It was produced and mixed by Lewis Johns at The Ranch, Southampton and mastered by Grant Berry at Fader Mastering. ETS took the time thrown at them by a world stopped still to write their most visceral material to date.

Pre-orders are live with an instant download of "Exist," "Mark Of The Grave," and "The Mistake" — plus special bundle options including t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, skateboards, and limited color variant vinyl.

EMPLOYED TO SERVE ARE:

Justine Jones — Vocals

Sammy Urwin — Guitar + vocals

David Porter — Guitar

Nathan Pryor — Bass

Casey McHale — Drums

ABOUT EMPLOYED TO SERVE:

Employe to Serve's origins are essentially humble, with the core duo of Justine Jones (vocals) and Sammy Urwin (guitar/vocals) initially starting the band as a two-piece grindcore project backed by a drum machine. Early experiences on the UK festival scene expanded their horizons and perceptions of what weightier music could be. Seeing heavy-hitters such as Converge, Meshuggah, and Glassjaw alongside smaller but no less important acts like Rolo Tomassi, Veils, and The Chariot inspired the duo to develop their vision. 2014's Change Nothing Regret Everything EP operated as a stepping stone into full band territory, before 2015's critically acclaimed debut album, Greyer Than You Remember, became their calling card, followed up two years later by The Warmth of a Dying Sun, then their 2019 Spinefarm debut Eternal Forward Motion.

Employed to Serve have already proved themselves as a searingly intense and honest live experience, sharing bills with the cream of the crop of modern heavy music, including Code Orange, Bury Tomorrow, Stick To Your Guns, Loathe, Counterparts, and Underoath. They’ve also decimated stages at some of the UK and Europe's leading music festivals, the likes of Download, Glastonbury, Graspop, and Hellfest. And the accolades are unstoppable; from their Kerrang! Album of the Year win back in 2017, achieving the assumed impossible with a KKKKKK (yes, that is 6 K's!) live review, landing in Metal Hamme'’s reader and staff Top 10 Album polls, and a 2020 sold-out Underworld performance, to a plethora of cover features across Music Week, Metro Weekend, Upset, and Kerrang!, Employed to Serve are unflinching at the forefront of metal innovation.

Bullet For My Valentine Release" Shatter" Video

SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE OUT OCTOBER 22 2021 VIA SPINEFARM/SEARCH & DESTROY

PRE-ORDER HERE

Bullet For My Valentine have released "Shatter," the third single from their forthcoming self-titled album Bullet For My Valentine, and it's another absolute rager.

Watch the video for "Shatter" below

"We're very excited for you all to hear our new track 'Shatter,'" the band says. "It's one of our personal favorites and we're pretty sure it'll be one of yours. It's an absolute sledgehammer of a track with riffs for days. Let the head banging commence!"

The visualiser for "Shatter" is a visceral and instinctive moment in the new Bullet visual era. For this project, frontman Matt Tuck collaborated with creative director Fiona Garden and her husband, artist Ben Ashton.

Using tactile optical elements, smashing endless panes of glass, and getting covered in oily black paint, Tuck worked hands-on with Garden and Ashton to create a physical mood that was both "cavernous and claustrophobic."

Fiona Garden adds, "These hypnotic abstract visuals were then fed into the fearsome and instinctive creative machine behind 'Knives' and 'Parasite': editor Sara Faulkner and VFX artist Gabriel Thomas Ayache. The clip features, as always, the design edge of Carl Addy (ulcerboy.)"

Bullet For My Valentine will be released October 22 via Spinefarm/Search & Destroy.

"I think it's the most ferocious side of Bullet For My Valentine that I've ever known," says lead guitarist Michael "Padge" Paget. "It's time for us to put out a really angry, heavy, aggressive record. I just can't wait to grimace on stage!"

Tuck began writing the album in September 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic brought things screeching to a halt in early 2020. But in June 2020, Tuck and longtime producer, Carl Bown, who co-produced the band's 2015 album, Venom, and produced and mixed Gravity, picked up the pace again. Together, they hunkered down at Treehouse Studio in Chesterfield, where the remainder of the album was written.

Pre-orders for Bullet For My Valentine's seventh studio album are now live, which include an instant download of singles "Knives," "Parasite," and "Shatter," are available here.

Special bundle options are available, including a unique clipping from the backdrop used on the bands Venom world tour from 2015-2017, t-shirts, hoodies, gold and silver cassettes, and limited vinyl.

Bullet For My Valentine recently made history by headlining the Download Festival Pilot event at Donington Park just last month. Kerrang! summed their performance up perfectly, saying, "Sharp, slick, and with every shredding solo sounding immense, they nail a full-stop onto the weekend with confidence and power."

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE ARE:

Matt Tuck — Vocals + Rhythm Guitar

Michael "Padge" Paget — Lead Guitar

Jamie Mathias — Bass

Jason Bowld — Drums

ABOUT BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE

Since their formation in 1998, Bullet For My Valentine have become one of the biggest bands in metal, surpassing 1 BILLION streams in the US alone, selling over 3 million albums worldwide and scoring three gold albums, as well as defining British metalcore with their now classic debut, The Poison. BFMV have been crowned Best British Band at the Kerrang! Awards three years in a row — where they've also been awarded for Best Single, Best Live Band and Best British Newcomer. It's not just the press and fans that have afforded them such faith — even the heroes that inspired them in the first place, bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica, have personally selected BFMV to hit the road and share the stage with them.

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Psychedelic indie artist KEELEY shares 'Never Here Always There’ live in Dublin

"Arranged around a mesmerizing movement of drifting guitars and fuzzy vocals" ~ American Songwriter (Nashville)

"Incredibly talented and unique... in a universe of less brilliant stars. Keeley is certainly a refreshing discovery" ~ Big Takeover Magazine (New York)

"Fantastic... bold and unique approach to music of our new favourite Irish band... bridging the decades in this timeless sound" ~ Spill Magazine (Toronto)

"Takes all the best parts of British music in the 1990’s and grants it a second breath in the New Twenties" ~ Moths and Giraffes (London)

"A thrilling headrush... a band whose intrigue grows the more you discover about them” ~ Even The Stars (Manchester)

"As much of a blast from the past as it is poised to anchor many of this summer’s playlists" ~ Global Texan Chronicles (Germany)

"Dreamy and psychedelic, at times high energy and at times melancholic, but always pensive, always with a mission... elements of Tamaryn, Lush, Ride, Medicine, Slowdive and Men I Trust" ~ Amplify Music Magazine (Toronto)

Dublin-based indie pop artist Keeley presents the live performance of 'Never Here Always There', recorded at the Workman's Club as part of the Dublin Quays Festival, playing in support of their debut 'Brave Warrior' EP, recently released via Dimple Discs.

Dimple Discs is a London label with deep Irish music connections. Founded in 2018 by The Undertones' Damian O'Neill and former Stereolab publicist Brian O'Neill, it has grown to encompass such artists as Cathal Coughlan (The Fatima Mansions, Microdisney), Eileen Gogan, Kev Hopper, Dragon Welding, Nick Haeffner, Telefis, Baby Shakes and SACK.

Keeley also recently shared the video for 'You Never Made It That Far - a beautiful downtempo, trip hop, electro indie track that is the darkest cut from the EP. This follows from lead track 'The Glitter and The Glue' and singles 'Last Words' and 'Never Here Always There', which have received airplay in over 40 countries including multiple spins on BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq show, play on SiriusXM in the USA (including legendary DJ Rodney Bingenheimer’s show) and has reached #1 on the Radio Indie Alliance Chart, a coalition over a hundred radio stations broadcasting on four continents.

For the past five years, Keeley has been publishing 'The Keeley Chronicles' blog, dedicated to the harrowing and mystifying case of murdered German tourist Inga-Maria Hauser in 1988. Working closely with Northern Irish police, senior politicians and Inga’s legal representatives in Northern Ireland to advance and resolve this notorious case, she is keeping the memory of this beautiful and mysterious soul alive.

'Brave Warrior' is now available everywhere online, including Spotify and Bandcamp. Keeley is already recording her next album (out in 2022) at Darklands Audio in Dublin, where Fontaines D.C. also recorded their first album.

On October 13, Keeley performs as headliner at Whelan's Main Room for the first time in 2021 with support from label-mate Dragon Welding (The Wolfounds' Andy Golding).

CREDITS
Keeley – Vocals & Guitars
Alan Maguire – Keyboards, Guitars & Programming
All songs written by Keeley, except You Never Made It That Far by Keeley/Kiang
Published by Copyright Control
Produced and engineered by Alan Maguire
Mixed by Alan Maguire and Keeley
Recorded in Portobello, Dublin
Mastering by Anthony Chapman, London
Photography and art direction by Keeley
Front cover image by Maaike van Liempt. Layout by Bruce Brand at Arthole
Keeley logo by Gav Icon Hodgins
This record is dedicated to the memory of Inga Maria Hauser - the bravest warrior (1969-1988).


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BEGAT THE NEPHILIM: Brand New Music Video for "Paterfamilias"! "II:The Grand Procession" to be released October 29th

Southern New Hampshire based blackened melodic death metallers BEGAT THE NEPHILIM are about to get set for the release of their sophomore studio album, entitled II: The Grand Procession, out on October 29th via Noble Demon. With a modern blend of heavy riffs, ripping solos and soaring guitar melodies, the band's upcoming full-length record is a relentless yet uncompromising affair and a worthy successor to their critically acclaimed 2018 debut I: The Surreptitious Prophecy / Mother of the Blasphemy.

After the previously- released single "Paupers Grave", today BEGAT THE NEPHILIM unleashed a brand new video clip video for the track "Paterfamilias", streaming below.

"This song is a dedication to my father, whom I lost right before we released our debut album. It directly deals with the pain of a lost loved one and the grieving process I went through" vocalist Tyler Smith explains.

Formed in 2012, BEGAT THE NEPHILIM have shared stages with high profile acts such as DEICIDE, KATAKLYSM, SOULFLY, SUICIDE SILENCE, NAPALM DEATH, SUFFOCATION, MORBID ANGEL and many more, as well as participating in tours/festivals across the US, such as Summer Slaughter and the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. With their heavy yet melodic, anthemic and technically impressive sound, as well as their frenetic & chaotic live performances, the band successfully established a lasting impression on crowds across the US.

->II: The Grand Procession will be coming out October 29th and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

BEGAT THE NEPHILIM is: 
Tyler Smith – Vocals 
Cam Dupere – Guitar 
Josh Richardson – Drums 
Brendan Seigel – Bass

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London's Simon Bromide announces debut solo album 'Following The Moon'. Preview lead track 'The Waiting Room'

“A febrile soul who can do pop in many voices” ~ Melody Maker

"Simon Berridge's voice is as strong as ever, with the songwriter only gaining in sound and fury” ~ Clash Magazine

"This is catchy, upbeat, well-structured and impeccably delivered – with a winner of a debut release, Simon Bromide has our attention" ~ The Spill Magazine

“Romping, indie-pop blast“ ~ The Times

“Memorable slices of acoustic whimsy” ~ Q magazine

“Berridge has an ear for a canny tune and a keen lyrical eye for detail... Ray-Davies-meets-Lloyd-Cole crooning” ~ The Big Issue

Perhaps best known as the frontman of South London indie pop / power pop outfit Bromide, Simon Bromide (aka Simon Berridge) has announced he will be releasing a solo album 'Following The Moon' in late autumn via Scratchy Recordswith distribution by Cargo Records. Ahead of this, he presents the lead track 'The Waiting Room'.

"The song is about the things that didn’t happen for one reason or another,” says Simon Berridge, “Simple twists of fate or just stepping back from the edge.. in particular the lyrics refer to a letter proposing marriage sent to my mother many years ago. The letter never arrived and the sender presumed the lack of a reply was his answer. Things were different back then.. as it says in the song 'The Postal Service Saved My Life’".

This is essentially a solo album - with a lot of help. It was recorded at Bark Studios in Walthamstow by Brian O’Shaughnessy (Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Beth Orton), who had worked with Berridge on the last two Bromide albums. The album features drummer Fells Guilherme (Children of The Pope), bassist Ed ‘Cosmo’ Wright, multi-instrumentalists Dave Hale, Dimitri Ntontis and Stephen Elwell, as well as folk-pop chanteuse Katy Carr on piano and Terry Edwards (Nick Cave, Tom Waits, P.J.Harvey) on trumpet. Scottish singer Julie Anne McCambridge joins Simon on the closing track, the William Blake penned 'Earth's Answer'.

This is Berridge's first output since Bromide's 'Ancient Rome' and 'I'll Never Learn' singles, both released in 2020. Their most recent album 'I Woke Up', with singles 'Magic Coins' and 'Two Song Slot', was met with popular acclaim, receiving positive reviews and airplay in dozens of countries.

Influenced equally by The Beatles, Neil Young, Mark Eitzel and Bob Mould, Simon Berridge creates ultra-catchy, jangly acoustic pop / electric rock. All songs are rooted in the acoustic guitar and then fleshed out with bass, drums, electric guitar and whatever seemed to fit the songs - hammond organ, piano, mellotron and brass.

Writing songs since he was 16, Simon Berridge has gone through many band line-ups in his decades-long music career with moods shifting a few times - from acoustic Neil Young-ish stuff to more full on Husker Du-style noise pop and back again. Since founding Bromide in 1996, the band has released six albums via London-based Scratchy Records.

"This album was born out of frequenting open mics and in particular the longest running wednesday night acoustic club in South-East London called ‘The Easycome’ - and it’s Monday night sing-a-round off-shoot at the Old Dispensary in Camberwell. Both run by the notorious ‘Andy Hankdog’, the club has seen many pass through its doors – David Gray, Florence (Welch) Machine, Shingai from the Noisettes and more recently The Fat White Family and a host of luminaries from the burgeoning ‘South-East London scene’ – Goat Girl, Pre-Goblin, Misty Miller," says Simon Berridge.

"Playing at these nights has taught me a lot about playing at these nights! It’s introduced me to some fine musicians – a lot of whom ended up on the record – and it’s given me some of the most memorable nights of my life."

As of October 15, Simon Bromide's 'The Waiting Room' will be released everywhere digitally. His 'Following The Moon' LP will be released on November 19 on vinyl and digitally. The single can be pre-saved on Spotify and pre-ordered at https://smarturl.it/simonbromidenewsingl.

SINGLE CREDITS
Written by Simon Berridge
Recorded at Bark Studios in Walthamstow by Brian O’Shaughnessy
Mastered by Jerome Schmitt at Airlab
Fells Guilherme - drums
Ed ‘Cosmo’ Wright - bass guitar
Simon Berridge - acoustic & electric guitars and vocals
Dave Hale - backing vocals and electric guitar

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WEEDEATER Embarks on Second Leg of U.S. Tour

Cape Fear metal legends WEEDEATER are currently embarking on the second leg of their U.S. tour! The band will be making an appearance tonight at the Full Terror Assault Festival in Pekin, IL and will conclude the run on September 18 in Philadelphia, PA. The full run of dates can be found below! Tickets for all shows can be found at THIS LOCATION.

WEEDEATER U.S. Tour Dates (second leg w/ The Atomic Bitchwax, Joe Buck Yourself, and Rebelmatic):
09/09: Pekin, IL @ Full Terror Assault Festival *** [TICKETS]
09/10: St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag [TICKETS]
09/11: Little Rock, AR @ Mutants of the Monster Festival [TICKETS]
09/13: Evansville, IN @ The Venue [tickets only available at box office]
09/14: Canton, OH @ The Buzzbin [TICKETS]
09/16: Boston, MA @ Sonia
09/17: Brooklyn, NY @ The Arrogant Swine [TICKETS]
09/18: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie [TICKETS]
*** Weedeater only, festival date

All of WEEDEATER's albums are now available at fine record stores nationwide and online at the WEEDEATER Bandcamp page.

WEEDEATER was formed by front-man/bassist "Dixie" Dave Collins. Following the release of their 2001 debut ‘…And Justice For Y’All’, WEEDEATER immediately established themselves as a force in the U.S. tour circuit and quickly gained notoriety in the American metal scene. In the time since, the band have released three critically-acclaimed albums: 'Sixteen Tons’ (2002), ‘God Luck And Good Speed’ (2007), and ‘Jason… The Dragon’ (2011), and toured around the world with the likes of DOWN, SAINT VITUS, HIGH ON FIRE, and THE MELVINS, HANK III, EARTH, SUNN O))) and more. The band has played prestigious festivals such as Maryland Deathfest, Hopscotch Festival, Stoned From The Underground, Asymmetry Festival, Roadburn Festival, Hellfest, and many more.

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THE DEAD DAISIES Tour Dates

Venerable Rock Supergroup THE DEAD DAISIESare truly bringing a tour that's 'Like No Other'stateside. With the comedy of rock/metal historian and vanguard Don Jamieson and the rollicking stage presence of The Black Moods coming along for the ride, The Dead Daisies headlining tour will kick off on September 10th in Rockford, IL and conclude on October 15th in Seattle, WA. The Daisies return to the road supporting their 2020 studio record, Holy Ground.

The Dead Daisies - 'Like No Other' Tour

wsg. Don Jamieson & The Black Moods

SEPTEMBER

10 – The Apollo Theater AC / Rockford, IL

11 - The Forge / Joliet, IL

17 – The Showplace Theater / Buffalo, NY

18 - The Landis / Vineland, NJ

20 - Sony Hall / New York, NY

22 - Elevation 27 / Virginia Beach, VA

24 - Culture Room / Ft. Lauderdale, FL

25 - Jannus Live / St. Petersburg, FL

27 – Pop’s / Sauget, IL

29 - Granada Theater / Dallas, TX

30 – The Rock Box / San Antonio, TX

OCTOBER

02 - Scout Bar / Houston, TX

03 - Come and Take It Live / Austin, TX

07 - Ramona Mainstage / San Diego, CA

09 - The Vermont / Hollywood, CA

10 - Goldfield Trading Post (Placer) / Roseville, CA

12 - Alberta Rose Theater / Portland, OR

15 - Neptune Theater / Seattle, WA

ANTI-FLAG Tour dates

Venerable Pittsburgh punk rock icons Anti-Flagwill at long last make their return to the road in North America! Touring on the strength of their latest studio album, '20/20 Vision', the group is gearing up for a two-leg Fall run that will see them take out acts like Dog Party, Oxymorrons, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, and more, as well as festival appearances like Riot Fest and Aftershock.

ANTI-FLAG

North American Headlining Tour

TOUR LEG 1:

WITH DOG PARTY, GRUMPSTER, + OXYMORRONS:

9/14 — Grand Rapids, MI — Pyramid Scheme

9/15 — Cleveland, OH — Grog Shop

9/17 — Chicago, IL — Riot Fest +

9/18 — St. Louis, MO — Red Flag

9/19 — St. Paul, MN — Amsterdam Bar and Hall

9/21 — Denver, CO — Gothic Theatre*

9/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Complex

9/23 — Phoenix, AZ — The Rebel Lounge

9/24 — Las Vegas, NV — Punk Rock Bowling & Music Fest +

9/26 — Orlando, FL — Rebel Rock Festival

9/29 — Dallas, TX — The Loft

9/30 — Austin, TX — Come and Take it Live

10/1 — El Paso, TX — Lowbrow Palace

10/2 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad

10/4 — San Diego, CA — Casbah

10/5 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room

10/7 — Los Angeles, CA — Lodge Room #

10/8 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone

10/9 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival +

10/10 — Santa Cruz, CA — The Catalyst (Atrium)

10/12 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon

10/13 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre

10/14 —Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre

*- w/ TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET

# - w/o Oxymorrons

+ - Festival

TOUR LEG 2:

WITH BAD COP/BAD COP + DOLL SKIN

11/2 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room

11/3 — Toronto, ON — Velvet Underground

11/4 — Ottawa, ON — Club SAW

11/5 — Montreal, QC — Corona Theatre

11/6 — Burlington, VT — Higher Ground

11/7 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall

11/9 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom

11/10 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents

11/11 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre

11/12 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore (Foundry)

11/13 — Washington, DC — Black Cat

11/14 — Carrboro, NC — Cat's Cradle

11/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Purgatory)

11/17 — Nashville, TN — Exit / In

11/18 — Chicago, IL — Reggies

11/19 — Columbus, OH — A&R Bar

11/20 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre — ANTIfest+

+ - Festival

DEAD POET SOCIETY tour Dates

LA-based alt-rock outfit Dead Poet Society are fresh off a successful run in the UK, and are thrilled to be joining their good friends in Badflower for the group's Fall US tour! After releasing their debut full-length '-!-' (pronounced as "The Exclamation Album") earlier this year, Dead Poet Society spent much of the summer playing club shows in anticipation of these shows and festivals stateside.

DEAD POET SOCIETY - US Tour

Supporting Badflower wsg. Teenage Wrist

Sept 21 - Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore

Sept 22 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

Sept 23 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall

Sept 26 - Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life*

Sept 28 - Montreal, QC @ Astral

Sept 29 - Toronto, ON @ The Axis Club

Sept 30 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrews Hall

Oct 1 - Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live

Oct 2 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

Oct 3 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

Oct 5 - Kansas City, MO @ Granada Theater

Oct 6 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theater

Oct 7 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre

Oct 9 - Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock*

Oct 10 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

Oct 12 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos

Oct 13 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

Oct 15 - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone

Oct 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda

Oct 17 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory

Oct 18 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Pressroom

Oct 20 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

Oct 21 - Corpus Christi @ Brewster St Ice House

Oct 22 - Dallas, TX @ HIFI

Oct 23 - Little Rock, AR @ Revolution

Oct 24 - Huntsville, AR @ Mars Music Hall

Oct 26 - Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen

Oct 28 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room

Oct 29 - Tampa, FL @ Jannus Live

Oct 30 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)

Oct 31 - Nashville, TN @ Basement East

Nov 13 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville*

*- Festival

Indie rock/post-punk icons DAVID LONG & SHANE O'NEILL release 'Moll & Zeis' LP

"As even-handed a collaboration as they come, and rooted as much in shared experiences as a continued love (and command) of music... creative synergy that time hasn't had the nerve to erase" ~ The Irish Times

"Long and O’Neill have gone from being the voice of their generation to the voice of 3 generations... true assets to their country and the music community" ~ The Spill Magazine (Toronto)

"Best of all is the New Order/Bunnymen-esque ‘Far From Home’. In another dimension, it’s a huge hit, and its two authors finally get their deserved houses overlooking the bay with the sports cars in the drive, before O’Neill inevitably overdoes it in a Paris bathtub" ~ HotPress

"A rich and mature sound.. melodies and harmonies that soar assuredly, building on solid orchestration, resonating" ~ Big Takeover Magazine (New York)

"'Strips back New Order's 'Crystal' to portray a fragile character... more New Order at sunrise than at sunset" ~ Travellers Tunes (UK)

Irish underground music icons David Long and Shane O'Neill present 'Moll & Zeis', their debut album as a duo, along with videos for the title track and 'Earth Moves'.

The long-player includes 11 gorgeous offerings from these legacy artists. Having fronted successful 1980’s post-punk / indie rock bands Into Paradise and Blue In Heaven, respectively, together they have created some genuinely invigorating new music.

Over the past few months, the duo have built up anticipation for the release internationally by releasing two stunning EPs - 'Dreams Come' and 'Far From Home', both of which has garnered the duo excellent reviews and radio play in dozens of countries.

The 'Moll & Zeis' album was recorded remotely during the lockdown with varied themes, including It has a song based on Hermann Hesse’s book 'The Painter', one about a refugee who prefers to walk the roads alone, some existential musings on life, several instrumentals, and another about the death of an American airman in Afghanistan.

"We wanted to make an album that could and should be listened to all the way through. It was an equal collaboration, Shane and myself have known each other so long that there was never a problem editing each other if something didn't fit with the song. We had no time restrictions, or release dates to go by, so we took our time with this album and thought about every aspect of it," says David Long.

David Long was the face of 1980s band Into Paradise, who released two albums and several EP’s on legendary British independent label Setanta Records and also one major - Ensign. Their most successful album was their major record label debut, the Adrian Borland-produced 'Churchtown'.

Shane O’Neill fronted Blue In Heaven, who released several singles and demos (including one produced by U2's The Edge) before signing to Island Records in 1985. Their debut album 'All The Gods Men' was produced by Martin Hannett (Joy Division, Magazine, New Order, OMD, Happy Mondays). 1986 brought the 'Explicit Material' LP, produced by Island Records head Chris Blackwell and Eric Thorngren. Their popularity grew as they did the live circuit with U2, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Damned and New Order. The band later reformed in 1990 as The Blue Angels.

Growing up in Dublin, Long and O'Neill have known each other since they were 6 or 7, when they knocked over Shane’s TV set, fighting over which channel to watch. Their first band was a trio called amuse with David on bass and vocals, Shane on guitar, and Dave Clarke (Warren Zevon, now Hothouse Flowers) on drums. After splitting and doing their separate thing, around 1996 they recorded an album as Supernaut.

As of September 10, the 'Moll & Zeis' EP will be available across online platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where their two recently-released EPs can also be found.
David Long and Shane O'Neill

Moll & Zeis

Country Pylon Recordings

10 September 2021

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Irish music icons David Long & Shane O'Neill release much-anticipated 'Moll & Zeis' album

FOR FANS OF: Echo and The Bunnymen, the Go-Betweens, PIL, early New Order, The Sound, Gillian Welch, Beck, Tom Petty
FOCUS TRACKS: Dreams Come, Moll & Zeis, Far From Home, Earth Moves, For You, Moll & Zeis (Country Mix)
FCC clean
Photos by Noel Farrell and Sabrina Colley

FOR SHARING
'Moll & Zeis' LP https://davidlong4.bandcamp.com/album/moll-zeis 
'Moll & Zeis' single https://youtu.be/mhKqtu4YyCU 
'Earth Moves' https://youtu.be/emFlXb8zgAY 
'Dreams Come' https://youtu.be/FQBxiZj8Ti4 
'Far From Home' https://youtu.be/nGfnDNGS3dE 
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KmjCseytapS6gwtWshrDE 
'Dreams Come' EP https://davidlong4.bandcamp.com/album/dreams-come-3-track-single
'Far From Home' EP https://davidlong4.bandcamp.com/album/far-from-home-3-track-single 

FOR REVIEW & AIRPLAY
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/shack9/sets/moll-zeis-album-playlist/s-RN0aXmEEnEN 
Online press kit https://shamelesspromotion.haulix.com/Public/View/94978 
Download via Dropbox https://bit.ly/2T2r8nL 

"As even-handed a collaboration as they come, and rooted as much in shared experiences as a continued love (and command) of music... creative synergy that time hasn't had the nerve to erase" ~ The Irish Times

"Long and O’Neill have gone from being the voice of their generation to the voice of 3 generations... true assets to their country and the music community" ~ The Spill Magazine (Toronto)

"Best of all is the New Order/Bunnymen-esque ‘Far From Home’. In another dimension, it’s a huge hit, and its two authors finally get their deserved houses overlooking the bay with the sports cars in the drive, before O’Neill inevitably overdoes it in a Paris bathtub" ~ HotPress

"A rich and mature sound.. melodies and harmonies that soar assuredly, building on solid orchestration, resonating" ~ Big Takeover Magazine (New York)

"'Strips back New Order's 'Crystal' to portray a fragile character... more New Order at sunrise than at sunset" ~ Travellers Tunes (UK)


Irish underground music icons David Long and Shane O'Neill present 'Moll & Zeis', their debut album as a duo, along with videos for the title track and 'Earth Moves'.  

The long-player includes 11 gorgeous offerings from these legacy artists. Having fronted successful 1980’s post-punk / indie rock bands Into Paradise and Blue In Heaven, respectively, together they have created some genuinely invigorating new music.

Over the past few months, the duo have built up anticipation for the release internationally by releasing two stunning EPs - 'Dreams Come' and 'Far From Home', both of which has garnered the duo excellent reviews and radio play in dozens of countries. 

The 'Moll & Zeis' album was recorded remotely during the lockdown with varied themes, including It has a song based on Hermann Hesse’s book 'The Painter', one about a refugee who prefers to walk the roads alone, some existential musings on life, several instrumentals, and another about the death of an American airman in Afghanistan.

"We wanted to make an album that could and should be listened to all the way through. It was an equal collaboration, Shane and myself have known each other so long that there was never a problem editing each other if something didn't fit with the song. We had no time restrictions, or release dates to go by, so we took our time with this album and thought about every aspect of it," says David Long.

David Long was the face of 1980s band Into Paradise, who released two albums and several EP’s on legendary British independent label Setanta Records and also one major - Ensign. Their most successful album was their major record label debut, the Adrian Borland-produced 'Churchtown'.

Shane O’Neill fronted Blue In Heaven, who released several singles and demos (including one produced by U2's The Edge) before signing to Island Records in 1985. Their debut album 'All The Gods Men' was produced by Martin Hannett (Joy Division, Magazine, New Order, OMD, Happy Mondays). 1986 brought the 'Explicit Material' LP, produced by Island Records head Chris Blackwell and Eric Thorngren. Their popularity grew as they did the live circuit with U2, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Damned and New Order. The band later reformed in 1990 as The Blue Angels.

Growing up in Dublin, Long and O'Neill have known each other since they were 6 or 7, when they knocked over Shane’s TV set, fighting over which channel to watch. Their first band was a trio called amuse with David on bass and vocals, Shane on guitar, and Dave Clarke (Warren Zevon, now Hothouse Flowers) on drums. After splitting and doing their separate thing, around 1996 they recorded an album as Supernaut.

As of September 10, the 'Moll & Zeis' EP will be available across online platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where their two recently-released EPs can also be found.

CREDITS
Written, recorded, produced & performed by David Long & Shane O'Neill
Additional singing on Albert The Painter by Bee Bee
Album Cover Art by Noel Farrell
Country Pylon Recordings 2021

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THE AGONIST to Release Brand New EP, “Days Before The World Wept”, on October 15

Pre-Order HERE via Napalm Records

Watch the Music Video for New Track “Remnants In Time” below

Canadian extreme melodic death metal juggernaut THE AGONIST took the world by storm with the release of their bludgeoning 2019 full-length, Orphans – garnering fantastic critical acclaim and even a revered Juno nomination. With that undeniable skill in tow, THE AGONIST takes another bold step in their musical and lyrical progression with Days Before The World Wept, a brand new EP out October 15, 2021 via Napalm Records!

Inspired by real life experiences, Days Before The World Wept explores a grim, conceptual tale of greed, gluttony, confusion, pain, redemption and hope enveloped in a new level of aggression and cohesive, technical prowess.

Get a taste of the band’s newest music today by watching the music video for brand new single, “Remnants In Time”! The death metal burner brings non-stop energy throughout, showcasing Psarakis’ multifaceted vocal attack as she nails searing highs, guttural lows and magical clean passages. Just like the track itself, its haunting, conceptual music video’s imagery blends emotive and eerie imagery throughout.

Frontwoman Vicky Psarakis says about “Remnants In Time” and its stunning video:

"‘Remnants in Time’ is the first chapter in this story. It marks the final moments of a person's life and the journey that begins right after.

We wanted the visuals to strongly reflect the lyrics and the concept behind them, and transforming me into a demon was key in that. I'm a huge fan of horror/sci-fi and makeup transformations, so working with a professional makeup artist and the use of prosthetics was the coolest part for me!

This song - and video - is all about extremes. Angelic and demonic, fragile and strong, delicate and aggressive. It embodies a lot of what THE AGONIST is about.”

Watch the official music video for “Remnants In Time”

Produced by Christian Donaldson (Beyond Creation, Cryptopsy, Despised Icon), Days Before The World Wept packs several albums worth of skill, songwriting prowess and melancholic lyrical mastery into just five tracks – leaving no stone unturned!

Opening track “Remnants In Time” begins ominously with ghostly piano lines performed by lead vocalist Vicky Psarakis before slamming into a double bass, one-woman choir explosion rife with needle-precision guitar work by deft guitarists Danny Marino and Pascal Jobin. The death metal burner brings non-stop energy throughout, showcasing Psarakis’ multifaceted vocal attack as she nails searing highs, guttural lows and magical clean passages in one fell swoop. The onslaught continues with the rhythmic soundscapes of cry for salvation “Immaculate Deception”, blending fast paced, aggressive verses with haunting, melodic choruses. “Resurrection” reaches into blackened territory before Psarakis splits it wide open – annihilating with her pinpointed vocal attack calling for rebirth. In addition to Psarakis, Marino and Jobin, dexterous drums from Simon McKay and the bass attack of Chris Kells lead the listener through metallic melodic passages topped with emotive poetry before breaking into the next track, “Feast On The Living”. It stands tall with rollercoaster clean and gritty vocals, rapid fire drums and blazingly precise guitar leads and solos, cementing the track as one of the most technically meticulous of the entire offering. Shifting into fifth gear, title track “Days Before The World Wept” brings it all home, beginning with a beckoning acoustic introduction before roaring in with intense blastbeats, polyrhythms and bellowing screams. THE AGONIST pulls out all the stops, showcasing their chops in all directions with breakneck instrumentation and staggeringly superb vocal approaches. Soaring through a kaleidoscope of blistering metal mastery and hopeful lyrical dramatism, the opus dominates as one of the most impressive works of the band’s catalog.

Psarakis adds about Days Before The World Wept:

“There's a lot I could say about this EP and its importance to the band, but does it matter? Obviously, this is the part where I tell you these are the best songs we've put out to date. Honestly - it's a journey. You're either gonna reach the end and want to relive it or you're not... and that's okay. Let the music speak for itself.”

Pre-Order Days Before The World Wept HERE

Days Before The World Wept will be available in the following formats:

-CD Jewelcase

-1LP Gatefold Black

-Digital Album

THE AGONIST is:

Vicky Psarakis -Vocals / Piano

Danny Marino - Guitar

Pascal Jobin - Guitar

Chris Kells - Bass

Simon McKay - Drums

OUT NOW via OX4 SOUND: THE GORSTEY LEA STREET CHOIR 'Up With the Larks'

"Diverse, talented and melodic, the Gorstey boys ensure that you’ll never experience a dull moment in this 8-track album and will likely be thankful for the experience. Thrills sonic pills and heartfelt delivery" ~ Spill Magazine

"Psychedelic delight that will bring you to a state of bliss or trigger flashbacks to brilliant musical offerings of yesteryear... Superb musical mastery, fascinating dynamics and professionalism in production" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Pleading, swirling Powerpop that clearly references the heroic Pop of the 80’s with a contemporary bent' ~ Fresh On The Net

"A ridiculously talented duo... sublime" ~ Egg Box Essentials

"Fantastic, creating a landscape of sonic adrenaline-powered dream-rock bliss... somewhere between Ride’s Carnival of Light, Kula Shaker and Ocean Colour Scene. Somewhere we’re happy to be taken" ~ The Record Stache

The Gorstey Lea Street Choir are Michael Clapham and Russ Phillips, two friends whose musical collaboration is rooted in a friendship that blossomed over 35 years ago. Having met in the mid-'80s, it took until 2016 for them to realize their teenage plans - discussed back when both were involved in aspiring Manchester bands - with the birth of this project.

Their music runs with the moods, widely described as dystopian, electric, hopeful, hopeless and thoughtful... The sort of sounds Henry Spencer would have played if he had a Sony Walkman. The album explores such themes as being isolation, lack of communication, escapism and Carpe Diem frustration.

Recorded at the Gorstey Shack and Magic Garden Studios in Wolverhampton with producer Gavin Monaghan (Robert Plant, Editors, Ocean Colour Scene, Scott Matthews, Squeeze, Goldblade), this album was mastered by RIDE's Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound Studio in Oxford. Tracks 5-8 were mixed by George Shilling and re-imagined by Choque Hosein of Black Star Liner.

'... from Prince's Park to Farsley - Volume I' is a tale of two towns, conceived and mainly recorded in Burntwood with 4 songs re-imagined in Farsley. 'Prince's Park'in Burntwood, Staffordshire (the Gorstey boys' hometown) is the starting point in this journey, registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the UK's smallest park. Farsley, Yorkshire is where Choque Hosein is based... you can hear his genius on 4 tracks here.

‘…from Prince’s Park to Farsley - Volume I’ is the follow up to the duo's ‘extended play one’ album, which was released in December 2020 and received support from BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio, and a whole host of DAB and worldwide radio stations.

In 2018, Russ and Michael entered Wolverhampton's Magic Garden studios to work with old friend and producer legend Gavin Monaghan, resulting in their debut single 'The British Isles' featuring an inspired spoken-word intro from Joe Strummer. Chris Hawkins from BBC Radio 6 Music picked up on the track, kicking things off again after a 35-year hiatus.

'...from Prince's Park to Farsley - Volume I' LP is now available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Written and arranged by Michael Clapham and Russ Phillips
Recorded at the Gorstey Shack and Magic Garden Studios with Gavin Monaghan. 'Bluebird' mixed by Gavin Monaghan
'Up With The Larks' 'One Way Ticket' and 'Chitty' mixed by George Shilling
Mastered by Mark Gardener at his OX4 Sound studio in Oxford
Tracks 5-8 remixed by Choque Hosein (Black Star Liner)
Sebastian Beresford (Leftfield/Rodriguez/Edwin Starr) - electronic percussion
Ash Sheehan (The Twang, Dead Sea Skulls, Glen Hughes) - trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion
Gary Hill - piano, additional guitar
Paul Newton - bass
Woz Szpalek - bass
Craig Glover - drums
George Shilling - cello on 'Up With The Larks'
Paul Cooper (The Great Divide) - piano on 'Up With The Larks'
Gavin Monaghan - Monatronics

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OUT NOW via OX4 SOUND: THE KUNDALINI GENIE 'Half In, Half Out' single

"Wholesome. So I was bound to love them... it’s all a reverie anyway, one you don’t want to wake up from" ~ More Fuzz

"Mesmerizing... hypnotically pushes with fiery guitar cycles, shadowy bass line, muffled drum thumps, and dispassionately droning vocals... The Kundalini Genie deliver solid melody, hooks and tides of effects-pedal-induced mayhem" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Some of the best psych rock music currently being made anywhere. The kind whose ripping tunes do a number on your head and afterwards leaves you thanking them" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A glowing tangent of slow tripping beats, packed into kaleidoscopic soundscapes of synths, guitars and fuzzy vocals... could be an ode to the lurching ‘stoner blues’ heyday of the 90s, like Craig Nicholls, Richard Ashcroft and John Squire in bed together with fresh sheets on" ~ Urbanista Magazine

"A psychedelic rock‘n’roll band unlike any other. Spaced out drones, druggy melodies, a hammering rhythmic section and an eccentric, high octane frontman leading the charge" ~ It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine

Scottish psychedelic rock’n’roll outfit The Kundalini Genie has announced they will release their fifth studio album 'Half In, Half Out' by the end of 2021, following up their '11:11' album via Space Ranch Records (Europe) and Little Cloud Records (USA) in 2020. Ahead of this, they present the title track 'Half In, Half Out', a powerful offering to whet our appetites for the long-player.

The Kundalini Genie is focused around singer-songwriter Robbie Wilson (sitar, guitar, vocals) and also involves Jason Houston (guitar, vocals), Melissa Rennie(guitar, keys, vocals), Lloyd Ledingham (bass, vocals), Louis Martin (guitar, vocals) and Grant Robertson (drums).

"This song is about assholes, really. People who aren’t nice. People who think they’re better than you, or too cool for you, or higher and mightier than you, it’s also about when those people inevitably fall short of their own high opinion of themselves and make themselves look a fool, in a nutshell," says Robbie Wilson.

This album was mixed by Jason Shaw (Cambodian Space Project, Frankie Teardrop, Sonic Jesus, Aerofall) and mastered by RIDE's Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound Studio in Oxford,.

"Robbie Wilson (Kundalini Genie) is a total force and a total star in the making . He’s so driven and I loved mastering his record," says Mark Gardener.

Emerging from the nether regions of Glasgow, The Kundalini Genie has been blowing minds globally with music characterised by droning hypnotic fuzz rock, 60’s British Invasion-inspired melodies, transcendental sitar, and dreamy, spaced out soundscapes.

Their sonic journey ranges across the spectrum of their own musical influences - The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spiritualized, The Dandy Warhols, The Warlocks, The Beatles, The 13th Floor Elevators, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Black Ryder and Black Market Karma.

When not tapping into the intense space-gaze elements of Spiritualized, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Swervedriver, sauntering hypnotic guitars stride steadily forward as the sitar floats along, carrying the subconscious into a benevolent flow and inner journey.

With live shows involving eclectic displays of voodoo mojo and sound that ripples through the audience like a sonic tranquilizer, to date the band has performed in support of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Warlocks, The Underground Youth, The Myrrors, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians, Triptides, New Candysand Spindrift, in addition to participation in numerous festivals.

As of September 8, the 'Half In, Half Out' single will be available everywhere online, including Apple Music and Spotify. The full album is slated for release on November 12 digitally, on vinyl-style CD, and on aubergine-coloured 12" vinyl with reverse board artwork. It can be pre-ordered via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Written by Robbie Wilson
Recorded by Jason Shaw and Robbie Wilson
Mixed by Jason Shaw
Mastered by Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound
Robbie Wilson (vocals, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, keys, harmonica)
Jason Houston (guitar, vocals)
Jason Shaw (guitars)
Album artwork by Cyllan Wednesday
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