OVTLIER Releases New Single "ALL I NEED" + Official Music Video; Announce New Dates with Gemini Syndrome

"I was raised on unstable grounds. Therapy taught me to stop making excuses for those that have abused and abandoned me. A man that distantly titled himself as a “father” but neglected every simple duty of being one. A stepfather who looked for excuses to beat on me or throw me out for years. I accept that this is the hand that I am dealt. I respect and appreciate the journey I have been shaped and designed to travel. I am all I need" says Joey Arena.

Ovtlier has grown into a roaring rock band of stadium ambitions. Led by the enigmatic frontman Joey Arena, Ovlier has already captured the hearts of more than 60K daily followers online, more than 2.1 million views of fan-curated content on YouTube, over half a million streams Spotify, appearing in Revolver Magazine, Alternative Press, Loudwire, ABC News and has been selling out shows around the Northeast. Drawing influences from Breaking Benjamin, 30 Seconds To Mars, Korn, Periphery and others, Ovtlier brings the rock and metal edge to a new height of intensity.

Inspired by everything 80’s to 90s grunge and NuMetal, Arena began playing guitar at the age of 11 on an old 3-string guitar. After achieving commercial success with his band, Young Bloods, Arena re-centered himself and began traveling 8 hours from Rochester to Cleveland in search of an identity. Playing sold-out hometown shows, touring the states and rapidly growing their fan-base among all types of music fans. Housing a hybrid sound that cross-pollinates into other sub-genres, giving a formula to freedom in songwriting and forever being able to validate surprise in their releases to come. Ovtlier is set out to deliver their most personal and intense work yet.

GEMINI SYNDROME ‘Initiation’ USA Fall 2021 tour dates: 
10/28 - Chippewa Falls, WI – Joel’s 4Corners # 
10/29 - Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center # 
10/30 - Racine, WI – Rt 20 (WIIL Rock Halloween Bash) # 
10/31 - Battle Creek, MI – The Music Factory # 
11/02 - Lakewood, OH – The Winchester Music Tavern # 
11/04 - Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # 
11/05 - Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works # 
11/06 - Liverpool, NY – Sharkey’s # 
11/07 - Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance # 
11/08 - New York City, NY – Mercury Lounge #### 
11/09 - Albany, NY – Empire Underground # 
11/10 - Reading, PA – Reverb # 
11/12 - Johnson City, TN – Capones # 
11/13 - Greensboro, NC – The Blind Tiger # 
11/14 - Huntsville, AL – Sidetracks ###

Direct support is Ovtlier # 
Smile Empty Soul, Ovtlier, Sunflower Dead, Pushing V, Tommy Gibbons ### 
GEMINI SYNDROME and Ovtlier only ####

Madame Mayhem Releases New Single "I Am More" + Official Music Video

MADAME MAYHEM released her new single "I Am More" to all digital platforms! The single was co-written by Madame Mayhem and Keith Wallen (of Breaking Benjamin).

"I Am More" is very much about self empowerment, standing up for yourself and telling the world not to underestimate you. It's a song that really gives confidence. We are all stronger than we know" says Madame Mayhem.

She adds, "This song is so personal for me. When I perform it, all the frustration, emotion and attitude that flowed through me when writing it comes right back. Writing with Keith Wallen is always a pleasure, and this song came about so seamlessly, it really was like telling a true life story about how I was feeling. Having my mentor Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo) playing bass on this track made it even more special and added to the awesomeness of the groove in this song."

Those who yearn for the electric catharsis of loud guitars, driving rhythms, hypnotic 
hooks, and the strength of shared experience have a new muse in Madame Mayhem.

The Manhattan born singer/songwriter takes charge of her own anxiety, hurt, and alienation, crushing it with sheer force of will, then channeling the remaining ether into pulse-pounding anthems, instantly connecting with anyone who has struggled.

She’s shared stages with Sevendust, Memphis May Fire, Fozzy, Nonpoint and Doro. Across three exceedingly well-received albums – Ready for Me (2017), Now You Know (2015), and White Noise (2012) – Madame Mayhem worked with Russ “Satchel” Parrish (Steel Panther), Corey Lowery (Seether), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), and Troy McLawhorn (Evanescence) to name just a few. Her 2019 single “Broken” was co-written with Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin) and features her longtime friends and collaborators Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo) and Ray Luzier (Korn). “Breaking Down”, which Madame Mayhem co-wrote with Brian Vodinh (10 Years) and also produced by Johnny K, was released in 2020. She once again collaborated with Keith Wallen for the February 2021 single release of “Cruel Heart”. This song was produced and arranged by Johnny K (Disturbed, Megadeth, Sevendust, Finger Eleven). The current release, “I Am More” is already getting rave reviews. Written By Madame Mayhem and Keith Wallen, produced by Johnny K and includes Keith on guitar, Billy Sheehan on bass and Jason “JBomb” Harrison on the drums.

Her music has taken her into some of the world’s best-known venues, like B.B. King Blues Club in New York, The Roxy in Hollywood, and a Grammy week stint at Nashville’s Bluebird Café, to name just a few. Loudwire premiered her “Ready for Me” music video. She’s garnered very positive press in Revolver and Guitar World. The buzz has spread overseas as well, demonstrated by profiles in long-running tastemaker publications like Rock Hard, Aardschok, and Metal Hammer magazine.

As the fashion press observed, the look is the medium and the music is the message. The self-expression inherent in goth and glam are just more colors on Madame Mayhem’s artistic palette. Black eyeliner and black leather; pink lips and sharp spikes; it’s part of an arsenal as timeless as the New York Dolls or The Runaways.

There’s no escaping the darkness. Life is full of unpleasant surprises. Real and imagined disasters, from outside forces and from within, threaten at every turn. But those who learn to control and command the chaos will triumph. This rock n’ roll badass invites each audience to become the Madame of their own Mayhem. As ASX declared, “She’s aggressive, outrageous, and operatic… And she’s ready for you.”

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https://twitter.com/MayhemOfficial

https://www.youtube.com/user/MadameMayhemOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/madamemayhem/

https://www.pinterest.com/madamemayhem/

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AS I LAY DYING Release New Single, "Roots Below"+Share Details For Deluxe Edition Of Shaped By Fire!

Today, San Diego quartet AS I LAY DYING has released a video visualizer for their new single, "Roots Below". Staying true to the sound they are known for, the track is the first single initially written during the Shaped By Fire writing sessions. Watch the visualizer below.

Phil Sgrosso states, "'Roots Below' was a track I initially wrote for the Shaped By Fire album, but at the time we collectively felt it needed more time and attention to develop to its fullest potential. We were finally able to piece it all together along with some other material taken from the Shaped By Fire touring cycle, bundling it all into a deluxe version of the album. Apart from the studio versions of 'Roots Below' and 'Destruction or Strength,' there will be an assortment of live songs captured on tour from 2019 in Europe, several ballad/electronic re-interpretations, a studio version of an instrumental track we wrote exclusively for the live show, an instrumental version of the entire album, as well as some other transitional pieces from our set that we wanted to share as part of this release. This has been a very productive first step towards getting back into the creative zone and beginning to focus on new material for next year."

Today, the band also shares details for the deluxe edition of Shaped By Fire which is scheduled for later this year. Stay tuned for more information.

Listen & download "Roots Below" here:
https://asilaydying.bfan.link/roots-below

The band's latest album, Shaped By Fire, was produced by AS I LAY DYING and was mixed by Joseph McQueen at Sparrow Sound in Los Angeles, CA while mastering was completed by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in Nashville, TN. The only exception was for the track “My Own Grave” which was produced by AS I LAY DYING, co-produced by Drew Fulk and mixed by Adam “Nolly” Getgood. The artwork was created by Corey Meyers.

Order your copy ofShaped By Firein the format of your choice here:nuclearblast.com/asilaydying-shapedbyfire
Listen and downloadShaped By Fireat:http://geni.us/AILDShapedByFire

AS I LAY DYING is:
Tim Lambesis | vocals
Phil Sgrosso | guitars
Josh Gilbert | bass guitar & vocals
Jordan Mancino | drums

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DAWN OF SOLACE Release New Single, "Skyline"! "Flames of Perdition" to be released November 12th on Noble Demon

DAWN OF SOLACE, the solo-project by WOLFHEART's Tuomas Saukkonen, is gearing up for the release of his third studio album, entitled Flames of Perdition. Out on November 12th via Noble Demon, Flames of Perdition picks up where its predecessor left off, creating a world full of electrifying melancholy that evokes profound sadness. After pleasing fans with a first single recently ("White Noise"), DAWN OF SOLACE is proud to present the second single, "Skyline" today.

"I am sure that everybody is familiar at least in some level with the feeling of weight that seems to increase with each day and the darkness before the dawn is like a shelter that conceals you for a moment from the chaos until the dawn ignites the skyline and pulls you back into the cold white light" Tuomas Saukkonen states.

Listen to "Skyline", featuring Mikko Heikkilä of Kaunis Kuolematon on vocals, right here:

As a true master of his craft, Tuomas Saukkonen once again invites the listener on a dark journey through the spheres of melodic doom. With eight brand new songs (+two bonus tracks), the upcoming full-length record is exactly what you would expect to get from the death and goth metal icon: beautiful melodies and a breathtaking atmosphere of incomparable class.

Flames of Perdition is available for pre-order digitally, in different vinyl colors, as digipak CD or in various merch bundles here:

https://dawnofsolace.bandcamp.com/

https://music.nobledemon.com/flames

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Alt Metal Hybrid Project We Are PIGS Releases Bold Animated Video For “Kids” Via Metal Hammer; Featuring Brian “Head” Welch &

Alt Metal Hybrid Project

We Are PIGS

Releases Bold Animated Video For “Kids”

Via Metal Hammer

Producer / Songwriter / Artist Esjay Jones

Teams Up With Brian “Head” Welch & JR Bareis

(KORN, Love And Death)

On Powerful New Song, Inspired By HBO Show “Euphoria”

See the Video below.

“Kids” Follows Previous We Are PIGS Releases

“MOOT” (Featuring Morgan Lander Of KITTIE) &

“Duality” (Slipknot Cover With Terry Corso From Alien Ant Farm), With More Works To Be Released Soon

Today, We Are PIGS in collaboration with Brian “Head” Welch and JR Bareis (KORN, Love And Death) release the bold new animated video for the track “Kids” via Metal Hammer. Featuring each artist in caricature, the video – like the song – aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by today’s young generation and lets them know they are not alone.

See the powerful video (animated by Dave the Creator) here: https://youtu.be/XbD0O7TR1ns

While it can be challenging growing up in current times, We Are PIGS, Brian “Head” Welch and JR Bareis want kids to know that there is always hope. As Welch told Metal Hammer about the new art piece, “For youth today, the world can be a particularly dark place, filled with many temptations. But there is always help available if one reaches for it, as the red balloon symbolizes in the video.”

The song was produced, engineered, co-written and co-sung by Esjay Jones, the mastermind behind We Are Pigs, and was originally inspired by the HBO show “Euphoria” and its raw portrayal of sex, drugs, identity, social media and the difficulties of navigating life as a teenager. Similar to the show, Jones, Welch and Bareis wanted the music video to be uncomfortable and thought provoking.

As Jones has said, “I spoke to Brian about the concept – initially thinking the message was, the ‘kids AREN’T alright,’ but as we started working together, we wanted to spread positivity, hope and purpose to youth with our words, and ‘kids are alright’ became the mantra.”

To further that message, part of the proceeds from the sale of “Kids” will be donated to organizations We Are Moving The Needle and The Whosoevers Movement aimed at uplifting, empowering and providing education and purpose for today’s youth. Find the track here: https://onerpm.link/kids

Says The Whosoevers Movement, “Our generation today faces many more distractions and problems than ever before. Drug abuse, depression, broken families, self-harm and suicide are just a few of the issues they have to overcome.” We Are PIGS hopes to provide a beacon of light with “Kids” and encourages fans to check out and support these organizations as well.

We Are PIGS is Esjay Jones’ alt metal hybrid project characterized with a pig-masked front woman that combines brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies with strong lyrical messages. After debuting with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” (featuring Alien Ant Farm’s Terry Corso) in 2020, followed by original single “Pulse Queen” in early 2021, We Are PIGS has found an incredible following and support through playlist placements on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

Recent releases have included “MOOT” featuring KITTIE’s Morgan Lander and “Blood Diamond,” a collaboration with M.O.B. In addition, Jones has worked behind the scenes as a sought-after producer for acts including Grey Daze (Chester Bennington) and a soon-to-be-released collaboration with Billy Corgan.

About We Are PIGS/Esjay Jones

We Are PIGS is the alt metal hybrid with brutal riffs, brazen screams and ethereal melodies created by South African born producer / songwriter / artist Esjay Jones. In the summer of 2020, We Are PIGS made its debut with a cover of Slipknot’s “Duality” and the first original single “Pulse Queen” followed at the tail end of the year that has boasted 15 additions to editorial playlists between Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music. Esjay Jones has been highlighted recently by the Recording Academy as well as recognized for solely producing the much-anticipated second LP for Grey Daze (Chester Bennington’s first band), matching his vocals with collaborations from Dave Navarro, Richard Patrick (Filter) and Bennington’s 9-year-old twin daughters, Lila and Lilly. Esjay has also worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery Skulls with Nile Rodgers and Brandy, Chester Rushing (Stranger Things), Alien Ant Farm, and many others. Esjay has had over a decade of success in the music industry: during the first part, she cemented herself as one of South Africa’s top rock vocalists fronting Durban-based band Stealing Love Jones. The band achieved mainstream success with four #1 Singles, as well as sharing the stage with major international acts like One Republic, Fall Out Boy, Violent Femmes, Seether, Jimmy Eat World, and many more.

www.wearepigsband.com

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SUFFOCATION Release Track Video For Second Single "Pierced From Within"

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

New York death metal pioneers SUFFOCATION will release their new live album, Live In North America, on November 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases the track video for the second single, "Pierced From Within". Watch the video featuring photographs taken by Mike Randall, below.

Terrance Hobbs comments, "Hope you all enjoy this live version of 'Pierced from Within'. This song has always been a staple of the SUFFOCATION arsenal as it's one of our favorite musical pieces to play. When going through the live recording and figuring out which songs to tease this release we didn't even have a second thought when it came to 'Pierced from Within' and we couldn't be more proud of how this live version sounds. This song has transcended almost 3 decades and still holds its potency in our set to this very day as well as being intricate with breaking major ground for us in the death metal world since its original release. Hope you all crank it out loud and let SUFFOCATION fill your homes with some of our best death metal through the years!"

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

Nita Strauss Enlists David Draiman Of Disturbed For New Track "Dead Inside"

Superstar guitarist and unstoppable force of nature, "Hurricane" NITA STRAUSS, has unleashed her brand new single, "Dead Inside" today, her first new music since the release of her critically acclaimed debut solo album 'Controlled Chaos' in 2018. But this time, NITA isn't coming alone. "Dead Inside" features her first ever solo collaboration with a vocalist and not just any vocalist, none other than DAVID DRAIMAN, frontman of Grammy Nominated rock icons, DISTURBED. Stream "Dead Inside" here and watch the official music video below.

"Dead Inside" is the kind of rare musical alchemy that can only be conjured by the serendipitous collaboration of two iconic hard rock powerhouses such as NITA STRAUSS and DAVID DRAIMAN. It kicks off with NITA's inimitably intricate lead guitar work that as the intro builds, it begins to snake its way around the ground-shaking, head-banging lead riff as JOSH VILLALTA's technical and bombastic drums kick in. Then comes the unmistakable vocal prowess of DAVID DRAIMAN as he delivers his unique signature brand of enormously catchy vocal melody and a stadium-conquering chorus. The song ebbs and flows through sonic and emotional dynamics and culminates with a brutally heavy beatdown into a final rendition of the chorus, ensuring that the lead hook will be replaying over and over in the listener's head for days.

Speaking on their history making collaboration, NITA STRAUSS shares

"This is my first time releasing my own music with a vocalist, and I am so honored to take this step alongside a legend like David Draiman. David’s voice and powerful lyrics took this song to a level I could never have imagined! And we are so excited to unleash this song on the world."

DAVID DRAIMAN adds

"Serendipity can be really cool. We’ve been friends for years.

Nita sent me the track…I didn’t have time to work on it right away…then in literally a couple of days, while killing time in Santa Monica, the whole thing just came together. Incredibly proud of how it turned out and honored to be a part of it."

NITA has been hard at work on her second solo studio album. More news to come on that soon.

NITA also recently announced that she will be hitting the road at the end of the year for her Winter Wasteland 2021 headline tour.The trek kicks off in New Orleans, LA on November 10th and hits a further 28 cities across North America, culminating in Angola, IN on December 18th. Tickets are on sale now (full dates and ticket links below). VIP packages are available here.

ABOUT NITA STRAUSS

Through obsession, dedication and sheer hard work, NITA has not only been firmly established as one of the best guitarists in the world, she is also a role model, a trail blazer, a fitness fanatic, a phenomenal performer and a total badass. Her skill, exuberant stage presence and love for all things guitar have seen NITA become a truly unstoppable, limitless force, blazing a previously untrodden trail.

As well as writing, producing and playing all the guitar and bass parts on her solo output, NITA is known for wowing fans all over the world as Alice Cooper's touring guitarist, gracing the covers of Guitar World and Guitar Player, performing for millions upon millions of WWE fans worldwide at record-setting pay-per-views and becoming the first female to have a signature Ibanez guitar (which now hangs in the entrance to the legendary Guitar Centre on Sunset Blvd).

When the pandemic hit, being the force of nature that she is, NITA took the adversity of no touring and being at home and turned it in to a positive. During the past 18 months, NITA launched her online guitar learning course, Rock Guitar Fundamentals which takes the learner through everything from picking up the guitar for the first time all the way through to learning songs and playing solos. Taking her passion for health and fitness to the next level, NITA also launched her Body Shred Fitness Challenge, a 3 month fitness challenge that pairs a love of music with passion for getting healthier in your body and mind! Participants have the chance to win prize packages valued at over $2,500 while becoming a part of a fun, supportive world wide fitness community. And, as if that wasn't enough, NITA launched her Patreon which gives fans access to weekly livestreams, lessons, signed photos and behind the scenes looks at the album recording process.

On top of these digital initiatives, NITA also became the official in-house guitarist of the L.A. Rams, playing every home game at the brand new SoFi Stadium, performed the national anthem at WWE's NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver event, released two new signature Ibanez guitars, JIVA Jr and JIVA X, was featured on the cover of Guitar World's: Guitarists Of The Decade issue and performed with Alice Cooper at the Fire Fight Australia benefit for the bush fires that ravaged Australia in 2020.

NITA released her debut solo album 'Controlled Chaos' in 2018 to mass acclaim from fans and media alike with Metal Injection calling it "a great debut that—as its creator intended—leaves no doubt." and Guitar World stating "'Controlled Chaos' is a panoramic view of Nita Strauss' many strengths". To date the album has clocked up 6.7 million streams worldwide, with music videos for singles "Our Most Desperate Hour", "Pandemonium", "Alegria" and "Mariana Trench" clocking up over 3 million Youtube views.

As well as performing with Alice Cooper, NITA has also played with R&B star Jermaine Jackson, early MTV darlings Femme Fatale, video game supergroup Critical Hit and popular tribute band The Iron Maidens.

Find Nita Strauss Online

NitaStrauss.com

PERPETUAL ETUDE Release Debut Album 'Now Is The Time' - Out Now!

Swedish heavy metal outfit Perpetual Etude have released their debut studio album, 'Now is the Time'! The album is out today via Black Lodge Records.

Perpetual Etude was formed in 2019 by Magnus Mild with the sole goal to bring back the best of heavy metal from the '80s. Influenced by the genre when growing up, Magnus teamed up with members from NorthTale, ex-members from Dionysys, Nation, Shadowquest, as well as Göran Edman on “Sail Away” to complete the vision. The result is the best of a whole decade in the astounding debut 'Now Is The Time', an album filled with blazing guitar riffs, keyboard solos, and catchy choruses.

STREAM/BUY 'Now Is The Time' HERE!

EXODUS - Release Lyric Video For Third Single, "The Years Of Death And Dying"

Pre-Order Available Here:
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With a bond forged in youth and decades-old friendship, the undisputed masters of thrash metal return with their eleventh studio album, PERSONA NON GRATA due to be released on November 19th viaNuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases the lyric video for the third single "The Years Of Death And Dying" which can be viewed below.

Tom Hunting comments, "'The Years Of Death And Dying' started out as a poem, from the perspective of Death, being a thinking entity, always watching and looking for weakness and opportunity to come calling for people. A Grim Reaper story. We were losing legends: Bowie, Cash, Petty, Prince, Frey…the list goes on and on. Then we started losing family members and friends in our own orbit. Anyway, the title came first, then the poem, which became a song. I shared the lyrics with Gary, who helped inspire me with phrasing to finish it, and the guys loved it. The song is really long, and more legends kept passing right up into the moments Zet was singing it, so I had to keep writing until I had enough to complete the song. We hope you enjoy our tribute to the fallen!"

Pre-order your copy of PERSONA NON GRATA, here: https://exodusattack.com/site/persona-non-grata
Pre-save the album, here: https://exodus.bfan.link/persona-non-grata

PERSONA NON GRATA will be available in the following formats:

• CD Jewel + Blu-ray Bonus Disc (Jam Camp!)

• T-Shirt + CD Jewel + Blu-ray Bonus Disc (Jam Camp!)

• T-Shirt

• Cassette – Tinted Red

• CD Jewel + Blu-ray Bonus Disc (Jam Camp!) Long Box (Decibel Magazine Exclusive)

• Double LP

  • Black

  • Red & Mustard Swirl W/ Black Splatter

  • Electric Blue W/ Black & Bone

  • Gold & Bone Swirl W. Black and Mint Green Splatter

  • Green in Mustard W/ Red Splatter

  • Mint Green & Brown W/ Cyan Splatter (EMP Exclusive)

  • Purple & Yellow Swirl W/ Mint Green & Bone Splatter (UK Indie Exclusive)

  • Bone & Beer Swirl W/ Red & Brown Splatter (Revolver Magazine Exclusive)

  • Red & Mustard Swirl W/ Black Splatter (Rebellion Republic Exclusive)

  • Blue Swirl W/ Bone * Black Splatter (U.S. Indie Exclusive)

• Mail Order Boxset – Limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide

  • Orange, Red Swirl W/ Black Splatter

  • 20 page booklet

  • Slipmat

  • CD + Blu-ray Bonus Disc

  • Patch

  • Flag

  • Literally translating to “an unwelcome” or “unacceptable” person, PERSONA NON GRATA touches on themes of modern societal disgust and degradation. The band gathered at Tom Hunting's house in the mountains where they produced and recorded Persona Non Grata from three home-built studios. Steve Lagudi was at the helm of engineering while the band enlisted Andy Sneap of Backstage Studios to mix the album. For the third time in the band’s history, they returned to Swedish artist Par Olofsson to create the album artwork.

  • EXODUS is:
    Gary Holt | Guitar
    Tom Hunting | Drums
    Steve “Zetro” Souza | Vocals
    Jack Gibson | Bass
    Lee Altus | Guitar

ABOVE SNAKES Release Official Music Video for "Nothing to Lose"

Active Rock / Nu Metal Band ABOVE SNAKES has released the official music video for their latest single, "Nothing to Lose," the fourth single from the Boston based group, a seriously heavy banger of an anthem.

“This is an unapologetic anthem to not giving a F and living life the way you want. Life is too short and you gotta follow your dreams no matter how many people are chirping in your ear telling you you’re crazy.”- Johnny Skulls*

Originally premiered on New Noise Magazine, "Nothing to Lose" was recorded at the legendary East Iris Studios (formally House Of Blues Studios) in Nashville, "Nothing to Lose" was produced / mixed by Kile Odell (FOZZY, THROUGH FIRE, AWAKE AT LAST) and co-written by Zach Williams (lead singer of DEAD EYES). The Accompanying music video , written and co-directed by singer Johnny Skulls and guitarist Dax Dabs, showcases the bands eccentric image and high energy performance.

"Nothing to Lose" follows the release of the bands previous singles “I Feel Bad," which premiered with Knotfest.com, and “Never Alone,” which was added to ROCK HARD on Spotify, NEW ROCK NOW and NEW MUSIC NOW on Pandora, along with Loudwire's Weekly Wire.

Above Snakes share the stage with Dropout Kings on October 26th @ Jewel Night Club in Manchester NH.

After years spent grinding in the ever-dimming lights of Hollywood, vocalist Johnny Skulls and guitarist Dax Dabs opened their eyes and realized what so many never do: ”why the f*ck are we trying to do it THEIR way?” At that moment, what once felt so distorted and lacking in its luster was now crystal clear. And with nothing but the open road and their own volition staring back at them, the two joined forces after years of friendship and returned to where it all started.

In 2019, the duo found their way back home to Boston and began working relentlessly on a new project: Above Snakes. They would soon partner with producer Kile Odell (FOZZY, THROUGH FIRE, AWAKE AT LAST) and in the summer of 2020, the band released their debut track 
“Adrenaline”, which quickly earned a spot on PANDORA'S "NEW ROCK NOW" alongside PAPA ROACH, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, & I-PREVAIL including Spotify placements from the likes of LOUDWIRE , FEARLESS RECORDS, & HOPELESS RECORDS.

“Adrenaline” was soon followed by their next single “Never Alone”, with a massive placement on SPOTIFY'S "ROCK HARD" playlist alongside BRING ME THE HORIZON, ARCHITECTS, and SEETHER.

After landing a premiere with SLIPKNOT'S KNOTFEST.COM for their 3rd release "I Feel Bad", Above Snakes return louder and heavier than ever with a brand new single "Nothing To Lose" Produced by Kile Odell and Co-written by Zach Williams of Dead Eyes.

Thomas Crane Releases Horrific Official Music Video for New Single, “Monsters Walk Among Us”!

Musician-turned-filmmaker THOMAS CRANE is jumping back into music, releasing his new single “Monsters Walk Among Us” with an epic new video along with it. Best known as a music video director, and the head of killDevil Films, he has directed videos for TODD LA TORRE of QUEENSRYCHE, SALIVA, KAMELOT, ONCE HUMAN, and many more. With the new single and video, he’s now back in front of the camera, instead of behind it.

The video has already screened at various film festivals in the U.S. and internationally, winning the Best Music Video Award at the Paris Cinema Awards. It also picked up Best Rock/Metal Song honors at the Tracks Music Awards in Los Angeles, and was honorable mention for Best Rock Video at the Munich Music Video Awards. It is slated for several other film festivals throughout the fall and winter.

The video for “Monsters Walk Among Us” finds Crane taking on a kind of performance art, as he plays a character named “The Gemini Killer”. Clad in black leather, and face paint reminiscent of The Crow, The Gemini Killer is a ruthless but flamboyant serial killer, spouting lines such as “You know I love to creep, I murder to the beat”.

“As I was writing the song, I was drawn to the idea of the lyrics being written from the perspective of a serial killer. Kind of like how the Zodiac and others used to write letters to the press. I thought it was an interesting concept to write a song through a character and to continue that with the video. The lyrics are the Gemini Killer’s billet-doux, taunting authorities, embracing notoriety, and I wanted to him to have style and panache. He’s a bit of a troll. There’s definitely some social commentary in the video, about how the media loves to embrace villains for clicks and views. I think the over-the-top nature of the story makes that pretty clear.” - Thomas Crane

In the video, as the Gemini gains notoriety, he also attracts a group of alluring but deadly followers, joining him in the cross country murder spree. The women, named Cookie, Kitten, and Jayne, form a collective that the Gemini lovingly dubs “the murder supergroup”.

“Monsters Walk Among Us” is Crane’s first music release since 2019, when he launched the single “Spook House”. Before then, he had multiple releases with his band Marion Crane. As the head of killDevil Films, he has directed over 100 music videos, working with artists all over the country.

Click to Download "Monsters Walk Among Us" FREE!

Thomas Crane got his start creating music videos for his own band Marion Crane. He founded killDevil Films in 2014 and began producing videos for other artists. Since then he has directed, filmed, and edited over 100 music videos, several commercial projects, and one short film - working with artists such as Todd La Torre of Queensryche, Saliva, Kamelot, Once Human, Eve to Adam, and many more.

In 2019, his first narrative film production was released - "Halloween Party", a 38 minute horror/thriller short film, and it won The Florida Spotlight Award at The Spooky Empire horror convention in Tampa. The film is now available on Amazon Prime.

2019 also saw Crane’s first music release as a solo artist, with the single “Spook House”.

Crane plans to continue to work with artists on music videos as well as expand to feature-length films, with several projects in the pre-production phase.

SIAMESE Release Music Video for New Single "Holy" - New Album 'Home' Coming December 10th

After almost two years of being unable to hit the stage, SIAMESE have released a music video for their new single "Holy", showcasing all of the energy and emotion of their first live show post-pandemic. This is the latest track to be taken from their long-awaited new album, ‘Home’, which comes out December 10th, 2021 via Long Branch Records. The follow up to 2019’s critically acclaimed full-length, ‘Super Human’, ‘Home’ features popular singles such as "Enough Ain’t Enough" (feat. Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker), "Can’t Force The Love", and the title track "Home" (feat. Drew York of Stray From The Path).

'Home' is available for pre-order here: https://smarturl.it/siamese_home

Siamese lead singer Mirza Radonjica about the new single "Holy":

"You never know where this banger is going. Is it a ballad, an uptempo punk song, or a metalcore anthem? Well it kinda does all of those things at once! This is a showcase of how experience in songwriting can take a song in a lot of directions, while still staying coherent. The lyrical concept is a very real one-sided relationship situation."

With over 35 million streams worldwide and top placements on some of the biggest influential playlists including Kickass Metal, New Core, and New Metal Tracks, SIAMESEare quickly becoming one of Denmark's most popular new musical exports. Coupled with ever-growing support from media and fans alike, plus a number of tours and live dates in the pipeline, SIAMESE have no intention of slowing down anytime soon.

“Siamese have an incredible spirit and deliver a crystal-clear, anthemic sound.”

Alex Baker – Kerrang Radio (UK)

“Get your ears around these guys before they take off”

Rock Sound (UK)

PRE-ORDER 'Home' HERE

'Home' is due for release on December 10th, 2021 via Long Branch Records

(originally set for 22nd Oct - the date has now been pushed back due to manufacturing delays)

Line-Up:

Mirza Radonjica – Vocals

Andreas Kruger – Guitar

Christian Lauritzen - Guitar, Violin

Marc Nommesen - Bass

Joakim Stilling - Drums

For More Info Visit:

https://www.instagram.com/siamese_band

https://www.facebook.com/siamesedk/

BULLETPROOF MESSENGER Releases New Single "A PLACE FOR MY HEAD" to all digital outlets!

"A Place For My Head" can be streamed/downloaded here:

Official Website

BandCamp

Spotify

Bulletproof Messenger released their brand new single “A Place For My Head” to all digital outlets! The single brings the explosive, energetic, and hard hitting rock that music fans have come to love from them, coupled with a newfound maturity as a result of the adversity and challenges which they have overcome in their later years. BPM is ready to share this new chapter in their lives with their loyal and dedicated fans, while making many new ones.

"This song is the third release from our upcoming album that was put together during the pandemic of 2020, it started with influences of Weezer, CKY, and a few other weird inspirations. Initially I wanted it to have a dark and really kinda mystical heavy grind to the guitars but then we came up with the chorus and it ultimately blossomed into something completely different that I could never have planned. I think the Dark verses and bridge juxtaposed with the really heavy but bright and positive choruses is a quality that makes this song one of my favorites. Its a lot like life itself in that way" says the band's guitarist, Voley Martin.

He adds, "Sometimes painful and brutal honesty is the best medicine. We all lie to ourselves, but if we want to become our best version we have to cut through our own bullshit and be true with ourselves, only then can we become better humans."

"It's about having stoic resolve when faced with uncertainty that usually stifles personal progress but turns into the driving need to change the need for challenges. You welcome the challenge and turn it into resolve to succeed instead of waiting for an easy road" continues Marcus Klavan, the band's vocalist.

Blistering rock set against technology and laced with intricate melodies, Bulletproof Messenger build a new kind of hybrid filled with power and intelligence.

The band's touring history includes slots with many national acts including major recording artists Incubus, Seether, Fuel, Karnivool, Smile Empty Soul, Nonpoint, Trapt, Drowning Pool, Collective Soul, Adema, Blindside, Everclear and more, performing overseas as well as in the United States. BPM was also selected by XM Satellite Radio as one of their Top 50 Unsigned Acts.

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For More Information Please Visit:

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HAMMERFALL - Drop Remixed Version Of Title Track "Renegade"

Remixed Title Track Of 20th Anniversary Break-Through Album "Renegade 2.0" Out Now

Watch The Original Wacken 2001 below

Fast-paced and in your face, yet epic and melodic. The title track of the band’s legendary break-through album "Renegade" meant the beginning of a new era for HAMMERFALL, as well as for the metal world as a whole, and is to this day a true classic of the genre!

Today it´s time to unleash the remixed version of this undeniable heavy metal anthem, along with the original cut from legendary Wacken Open Air 2001, which brings back wistful memories!

Listen to the newly remixed version here: https://hammerfall.bfan.link/renegade.ema

Watch the original Wacken 2001 cut here: https://youtu.be/4lax5MfJsWc

Pre-order the album here: https://hammerfall.bfan.link/renegade-2-0.ema

21 years ago, the Swedish Heavy Metal powerhouse HAMMERFALL , traveled to Nashville to record their third album with legendary producer Michael Wagner, leaving the safe space that was Studio Fredman in Göteborg. 

Fredrik Nordström had recorded the two previous records, so naturally, that was a huge change for the band.

The Wagner experience and the “Renegade” album turned out great, as we all know today.

For this anniversary edition, the band felt that they needed to close the circle and have Fredrik remix the Renegade album. The result is "Renegade 2.0" which will be released via Nuclear Blast Records on November 12th in many beautiful formats and with a brand new album artwork made by famous cover artist Andreas Marshall,  which makes every HAMMERFALL fan heart beats faster!
 

“Renegade 2.0” comes in the following formats:

• 2 CD + DVD – box incl. 60-page booklet

• Vinyl 3 LP box, marbled in grey, white and black incl. 24-page booklet

• Vinyl 3 LP box in solid gold incl. 24-page booklet

• Vinyl 1 LP gatefold in transparent yellow

• Vinyl 1 LP gatefold in splatter red and yellow

• Vinyl 1 LP gatefold solid blue

• Vinyl 1 LP gatefold transparent clear

• Ever since the release of their debut album, Glory To The Brave, in 1997, HAMMERFALL dropped jaws everywhere they went. 3 years and one album (Legacy Of Kings, 1998) later, Swedish heavy metal saviors HAMMERFALL released what would be their international breakthrough and first number one record in their native: Renegade. Songs like the title track, the ballad "Always Will Be“, the ferocious opening track "Templars Of Steel“ or the pummeling "The Way Of The Warrior“ made the album the landmark release that it is today. From then on out HAMMERFALL kept rising through the ranks, becoming an institution in the metal world, and are responsible for the revival of traditional heavy metal in the post-grunge music scene. Almost 30 years, countless tours around the globe, and 11 albums in, HAMMERFALL are still going strong, being one of the most successful heavy bands to ever come out of Sweden.

  Line-up:
  Joacim Cans - vocals
  Oscar Dronjak - guitar
  Magnus Rosén - bass
  Stefan Elmgren - guitar
  Anders Johansson - drums

KHEMMIS DEBUTS ANIMATED VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "HOUSE OF CADMUS"

NEW ALBUM OUT NOV 19TH. PRE-ORDER NOW!

Coloradan doomed heavy metal outfit KHEMMIS are readying the release of one of 2021's most anticipated metal albums, Deceiver, out November 19th from Nuclear Blast. To further stoke excitement, the band has unveiled an animated video by acclaimed Romanian visual artist Costin Chioreanu (Carcass, At the Gates) for their profound new single "House of Cadmus." Watch the video now and pre-order the record at the links below!

Vocalist/guitarist Phil Pendergast says of the new song:

“''House of Cadmus' represents the lowest emotional point on Deceiver. In it, we explore the seat of our deepest fears, the anchors that we drag behind ourselves for our entire lives. It is also maybe the most important song for me, personally, in our entire catalog. With it, I cut away the chains that have long held me captive and offer an invitation for everyone who hears it to do the same.

We are all weighed down by some aspect of our lives: addiction, abuse, mental illness, fear, regret, and shame, to name a few. These traumas distort our views of ourselves, of each other, and of the world around us. But these are merely stories we tell ourselves, and no matter how all-encompassing they may feel, these stories cannot define us."

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

Watch the official video for the record's first single "Living Pyre" here: https://youtu.be/ArXF9cAa2XA

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)

Ice Nine Kills New Album 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood' Out Now Via Fearless Records

ICE NINE KILLS

Release Deadly New Album

THE SILVER SCREAM 2: WELCOME TO HORRORWOOD

Feat. Guest Vocal Performances From Jacoby Shaddix, Corpsegrinder, Brandon Saller, Buddy Nielsen and Ryan Kirby

Out Now Via Fearless Records

Stream The Album Here | Watch Cinematic Album Trailer below.

"Sequels usually suck. Horror fanatic Spencer Charnas doesn’t just want to break that curse

— he’s out to kill it." - Revolver

"With this album, Ice Nine Kills continues to slash their own path forward in rock— It's immersed in

Halloween perfection while taking things up a notch." - SPIN

"The Silver Scream 2 continues to build the band’s unique, horror-tinged universe,

deepening their commitment to cinematic songwriting and ambitious music videos." - Alternative Press

Psychos the world over can rejoice today as the brand new, full length offering from Slashercore icons, Ice Nine Kills is unearthed from its horrific, blood soaked resting place. The highly-anticipated new album, 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood' is out now via Fearless Records. Stream here and watch the new cinematic album trailer here or by clicking on the image above.

Like the undead slashers celebrated in their songs, Ice Nine Kills return with The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood, a sequel of gruesome movie-sized proportion to their No. 1 Billboard Hard Rock Album, The Silver Scream. Welcome to Horrorwood carves out a fresh, bloody homage to the VHS celluloid classics that possessed singer and driving creative force, Spencer Charnas at an early age, with a devilish new twist. Speaking on his band's latest slab of horrifying brutality, Charnas shares

“True to horror franchise tradition, there is always a sequel! Our new album, 'Welcome To Horrorwood', follows in the bloody footsteps of its predecessor, paying tribute to some of the most gruesome tales to ever grace the silver screen.

I can't wait to share this next chapter with you, and to welcome you to the sinister state of mind that will soon be known the world over as, 'Horrorwood'…you’ll never make it in this town…”

Ice Nine Kills have released 4 tracks and accompanying music videos from 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood' thus far. "Funeral Derangements" (Pet Sematary) "Rainy Day" (Resident Evil) 'Assault & Batteries' (Chid's Play) and "Hip To Be Scared" (American Psycho). The 4 tracks combined have already clocked up 17.5 million streams with 4.27 million YouTube views to date.

The music videos released so far have featured a plethora of cameos from the likes of horror icon Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects,House of 1000 Corpses), Miko Hughes (Pet Sematary, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare), Josh Katz from Badflower, James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca creators of the wildly popular Dead Meat James "Kill Count" Youtube series, legendary character actor Ricky Dean Logan (Freddy's Dead, Seinfeld, Back To The Future II), Ash Costello (New Years Day) and Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach).

The album itself features some huge guest vocal slots from Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach), Corpsegrinder (Cannibal Corpse), Brandon Saller (Atreyu), Buddy Nielsen (Senes Fail) and Ryan Kirby (Fit For A King).

WZRD BLD (As I Lay Dying, Emmure, A Day To Remember) produced The Silver Scream and returned for Welcome to Horrorwood. The album mixes the melodies, riffs, and wit that are the band’s signature, as heard in the Top 10 Mainstream Rock single “A Grave Mistake” and Top 20 hit “Savages.” Dan Sugarman (guitar & vocals), Ricky Armellino (guitar & vocals),Patrick Galante (drums), and Joe Occhuiti (bass & vocals) are the current co-conspirators behind Charnas, who founded the band as a teen in the early 2000s. Decadent, devious, and fiercely insane, Ice Nine Kills celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on The Silver Scream and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood.The creative marriage made in hell of music and fiction began in earnest with the Top 5 Hard Rock album, Every Trick in the Book, which brought the previous three records’ themes to new levels.

The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, INK built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion. Their wildly creative output has seen them become recent recipients of the prestigious Clio Award for Music Marketing for their "Merry Axe-mas" mobile game and their live streaming event from October 2020, The Silver Stream be nominated for 5 awards at this year's Horror Hound Film Festival Awards in the categories of Judges Choice, Best Sound, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography and Best Feature. With over 1.47 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 410 million career streams to date, a combined social media reach of over 950k and over 74 million views on YouTube, the band are firmly cemented as one of modern metal's most vicious forces.

Ice Nine Kills Are

Spencer Charnas – Vocals

Ricky Armellino – Guitar & Vocals

Dan Sugarman – Guitar & Vocals

Joe Occhiuti – Bass & Vocals

Patrick Galante – Drums

Find Ice Nine Kills Online

iceninekills.com

MAJESTICA - Release New Single "Glory Of Christmas" + Announce Special Extended Version Of "A Christmas Carol"

Last year, MAJESTICA released their new album A Christmas Carol as a wonderful Christmas gift for the whole metal scene. 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.
And this year, the band has again prepared a very special surprise for their fans: an extended version of the album, that will not only be available on vinyl, but that will finally complete the story surrounding the grumpy old Ebenezer Scrooge with two previously unreleased songs. "A Christmas Carol - Extended Version" will be out and getting you into the heavy Christmas spirit on November 12th, but the first new single, "Glory Of Christmas" is already available today. It comes with a beautiful art video, drawn by vocalist Tommy Johansson.

Watch the clip for "Glory Of Christmas", below.
Get the single digitally, here: https://bfan.link/Majestica-GloryOfChristmas

The band comment: "When we released 'A Christmas Carol' last year it was a dream come true to finally release a real Christmas album. But it was not available on vinyl, and we felt we had a bit more to give to complete the story.
So now we have added two new songs to the story where we get to know more of Scrooge's hate for Christmas and also how scared such a powerful man can get when believing his judgment day is dawning.
With these two new songs, we now have 'A Christmas Carol - Extended Version”' which completes the story of Scrooge and his Christmas ghosts.
The first single 'Glory of Christmas' is heavier than the previous songs, but the Christmas feeling hasn't gone anywhere and it has one of the strongest choruses on the album.
During the upcoming tour in December people will hear the entire album from beginning till the end with the new songs! "

Pre-order "A Christmas Carol - Extended Version" in the format of your choice, here:https://bfan.link/Majestica-AChristmasCarolX

ICYMI:
"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

Recently, MAJESTICA released their new single "Metal United" as a tribute to fans and stage crew alike. 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 “Metal United” represents exactly that.

"Metal United" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UO37wJG1j2k
Get the single digitally here: https://bfan.link/Majestica-MetalUnited

Also watch "Above The Sky (Live in Tokyo)": https://youtu.be/lDlCFRa0DHI

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

CRANEIUM Release New Album 'Unknown Heights' - Out Now!

Finnish fuzz-rock outfit CRANEIUM have released their third studio album 'Unknown Heights' today via The Sign Records! Blending dreamy, psychedelic soundscapes with crushingly heavy riffs and thick layers of fuzz, the new album offers a varied and dynamic take on desert rock. 'Unknown Heights' follows Craneium’s 2016 debut 'Explore the Void', and 2018 sophomore effort 'The Narrow Line', both released on US-based Ripple Music.

Further exploring the dreamlike yet massive soundscapes presented on previous albums, 'Unknown Heights' showcases Craneium’s experimental and colorful characteristics more than ever before, which is perfectly depicted by Roger Mattos’ cover artwork.

The band comments:

”We’ve been working towards this for the last 2-3 years or so, we finally feel that we have captured the music in a way that we haven't before. Our songwriting is better, the recording is better and we've had more time than before to really make this one our best so far! The contrast of clean and dreamy with huge heavy choruses has become somewhat of a Craneium trademark, but we really think these songs have something for all kinds of listeners, we'd dare to say that we are not your everyday stoner rock band.”

'Unknown Heights' contains 6 tracks, taking the listener on a mind-bending journey from thundering fuzz-rock riffs to oriental-influenced psychedelic sections. The album was recorded at VR Studio in Turku, Finland in 2020. Beautifully mixed and mastered by Joona Hassinen (Studio Underjord).

Buy 'Unknown Heights':

https://craneiumband.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-heights

Stream 'Unknown Heights:

https://orcd.co/unknownheights

CRANEIUM Online:

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

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

CYNIC Previews Video for New Song, "Sha48* + 6th Dimensional Archetype"

Progressive rock legend CYNIC will be releasing its highly-anticipated new full-length, 'Ascension Codes,' on November 26 via Season of Mist! CYNIC is now sharing a preview clip of the upcoming video for the brand new song, " Sha48* + 6th Dimensional Archetype," which is part of a larger film that will be released at a later date. Watch and listen at THIS LOCATION.

Founding member/guitarist Paul Masvidal comments, "Here’s a preview of ‘6th Dimensional Archetype’ from our new album ‘Ascension Codes’—featuring artwork by Robert Venosa and Martina Hoffman. This album and its forthcoming film immerse us in the Starseed’s journey."

Cynic's Ascension Codes is a remarkably far-reaching work, and if nothing else, a clear indication that they have landed in a place of mastery. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. The band has recently released the mind-bending first single, "Mythical Serpents," which can be heard at THIS LOCATION. A video for the song will be coming at a later date... stay tuned!

Pre-orders for 'Ascension Codes' are now live at the Season of Mist E-Shop, the CYNIC Bandcamp, and official CYNIC shop.

ICYMI: Masvidal recently shared a touching tribute to late bassist Sean Malone, who died on December 7, 2020. To commemorate Malone's legacy, CYNIC has released a never-before-heard recorded performance of the song "Integral," in which Malone performs fretless bass. "Integral" was originally released as a solo guitar and vocal track on Cynic's 'Re-Traced' EP. The emotional tribute can be found at THIS LOCATION.

As an act of support, CYNIC is inviting fans to donate as you wish for the "Integral" song download, which comes with a guitar/bass transcription of the song and an instrumental (no bass mix) to play along with. 50 percent of proceeds will be shared with suicide prevention organizations: To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) and The Trevor Project. The remaining will go towards funding a documentary about the lives and artistry of Sean Malone and Sean Reinert.

To contribute: https://cynic-alliance.bandcamp.com/album/cynic-integral
Cynic links: https://listen.cyniconline.com/bio

TWLOHA is nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery. https://twloha.com/

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/CynicPaulMasvidal
https://www.instagram.com/cynic_official
https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/CynicOnline
https://www.youtube.com/user/cynicdocumentary
https://cynic.travelling-merchant.com
https://www.indiemerch.com/cynic/

Recording Lineup:
Paul Masvidal – Guitars, Vocals, Lyrics
Dave Mackay - Bass Synthesizer, Keyboards
Matt Lynch - Drumscapes

Guest Musicians:
Guitar Codes ^ Artifacts: Dark
Voice Code Activations: Anrita Melchizedek
Reptilian Collective: Max Phelps
TWO Soloscape: Plini
Crystal Bowl Attunements: Michael Devin
Light Language Teachers: Amy Correia ^ Joshua Leon
DLB MetaTerrestrial: Ezekial Kaplan

Mastering Studio & Engineer: Andrew Mendelson of Georgetown Masters (Nashville, TN, USA)

Mixing: Warren Riker

Production: Paul Masvidal & Warren Riker

Cover Art:
The Landing ^ Triptych ^ Martina Hoffmann

Biography: Jeff Wagner

Presskit: https://presskit.season-of-mist.com/Cynic
Username : presskit
Password : Presskitofmist

Presales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Cynic

For more on CYNIC, visit their official FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, BANDCAMP, WEBSITE, YOUTUBE, and TWITTER.

Toronto post-punk / darkwave duo TRAITRS release beautifully caustic 'Mouth Poisons' single

"A stunning offering... impeccable mélange of alternative dark pop and catchy goth-laced retro-futuristic soundscapes... among the fastest rising independent artists on the dark music scene" ~ The Spill Magazine

"A classic post-punk bassline into guitars that burn like a midnight frost, or the ember of a clove cigarette... surprising cinematic influences" ~ Post-Punk.com

"An otherwise fraught, near desperate theme inside a sonic structure that manages, some damn how, to simultaneously uplift... exemplifies what the fuss has always been about when it came to TRAITRS" ~ Stereo Embers Magazine

"These music mavericks create dark sonic greatness, with an element of hope furtively embedded therein" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Channeling pent-up frustration and manic creative energy... a real highlight for post-punk fans" ~ Sonic Seducer

"Impeccable from start to finish... dark and introspective" ~ CanadianBeats

Canadian post-punk rising stars TRAITRS present their new single 'Mouth Poisons', foreshadowing their much-anticipated album 'Horses In The Abattoir', to be released in mid-November via Freakwave, a Berlin-based label that is part of the Schubert Music Europe group, with distribution by The Orchard. This single follows moody 'Oh, Ballerina' with its accompanying art-house horror film meets 80’s new wave music video, directed and edited by frontman Shawn Tucker.

Recorded by and produced with Josh Korody (F*cked Up, Japandroids, Dilly Dally, Beliefs, Nailbiter) at Candle Recording Studio, the new output was mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Prince, Linkin Park, Katy Perry).

Based in Toronto, TRAITRS was formed in 2015 by Sean-Patrick Nolan and Shawn Tucker. With a cinematic blend of post-punk, goth, alternative and post-rock, their emotive melodies, propulsive rhythms, angular guitars and dark cinematic electronics quickly led to the duo becoming one of the dark music scene's fastest rising independent artists.

“The core sketch of this song was written late at night at a very good friend’s place in Frankfurt, Germany. ‘Mouth Poisons’ is an extremely personal song and lyrically I set myself up as the main target. It carries an air of ‘come see what’s going inside of me that wants to burn down everything in sight’. Definitely my favourite single we have ever released to date," says Shawn Tucker.

“‘Mouth Poisons’ was initially supposed to be a fast, angular punk track and it remained in this form for several months until Shawn wrote the bass guitar part and completely changed the way I heard the song. His melodic bass line brought out a sadness and vulnerability in the track that I didn’t know was there. All of a sudden this frantic punk song sounded more like The Smiths or New Order, so I completely rewrote my synth part to tease out those elements even more. The break before the outro is one of my favourite parts on the album," says Sean-Patrick Nolan.

Early demos, recorded with Josh Korody, led to TRAITRS' 2016 debut cassette 'Rites And Ritual' with Pleasence Records. After gaining traction in Europe and North America, TRAITRS released their critically acclaimed 'Butcher’s Coin' LP via Pleasence Records / Manic Depression Records / Alchera Visionsin 2018. Bolstered by lead single ‘Thin Flesh’, the duo embarked on several lengthy tours overseas, performing in over a dozen countries with showcases at Wave Gothik Treffen, Castle Party, Extramuralhas, Nocturnal Culture Night, Wavefest, Canadian Music Week and Pop! Montreal.

Their relentless touring schedule and work ethic caught the attention of Thomas Thyssen and Eric Burton of Schubert Music Publishing and, in October 2020, they announced TRAITRS as the first signing to their brand-new record label Freakwave Records.

With the preceding limited 10’’ vinyl ‘The Sick, Tired And Ill’, which practically sold-out before its actual release, TRAITRS were able to triple their Spotify monthly listeners to >33k. In addition, lead single 'Magdalene' spent 5 consecutive weeks at #1 on the German Alternative Charts (DAC).

'Mouth Poisons' is out now everywhere online, including Spotify and Apple Music. On November 19, the full-length 'Horses In The Abattoir' LP will be released on vinyl, CD and digitally. It can be ordered at https://orcd.co/horsesintheabattoir

CREDITS
Written and performed by TRAiTRS
Shawn Tucker - Vocals, guitar, bass guitar and lyrics
Sean-Patrick Nolan - Synths, piano, sequencing and programming
Additional percussion by Josh Korody
Recorded at Candle Recording Studio in Toronto
Produced and mixed by Josh Korody and TRAITRS
Mastered by Pete Maher
Album cover design by Shawn Tucker, based on 'Anna Pavlova In The Fokine/Saint-Saëns The Dying Swan. St. Petersburg - 1905'.
Video scenario and production by TRAITRS
Video directed and edited by Shawn Tucker


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