Chat with Alkaloid about their New Album on Bandcamp

Alkaloid Go Deep into 'Numen' with Bandcamp Listening Party

Alkaloid contain more than just multitudes. Their new album 'Numen' compresses meteoric riffs, seductive flurries of jazz and flamenco, and a multi-part saga about a godlike galactic civilization into a dizzying, thrilling 70 minutes.

"Songs like the ones you'll encounter on 'Numen' couldn't be conceived without highly active imaginations", says No Clean Singing.

Lambgoat: "Everything hits in a big way; big enough to be an Outer God of the genre".

That's a lot for any metalhead to unpack. But lucky for us, Alkaloid are hosting a Bandcamp listening party to chat with fans about their new album. Join the metal mad scientists tomorrow at 5 pm EST, when they go behind-the-music into everything from 7/16 time signatures, Stygian choirs and roughly four billion years of multicellular evolution.  

Tomorrow happens to be Bandcamp Friday. Purchase 'Numen' or other Alkaloid merch during the listening party and the bulk of your money will go directly to supporting the band!

RSVP for the Bandcamp listening party tomorrow, October 6 @ 5 pm EST.  

https://alkaloidsom.bandcamp.com/merch/numen-listening-party


Order 'Numen': https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/alkaloid-numen

Stream the whole album: https://orcd.co/numenpresave 

Alkaloid are still bonded together by their love of extreme metal. After all, they are a super group that's assembled from foundational members of Obscura, Dark Fortress, Triptykon and other genre heavyweights. But Numen finds the band playing around with all kinds of experiments. "Shades of Shub Niggurath" brings back the band's chaotic signature death metal to conjure the titular goat-like outer god.  

Take a cosmic trip through Lovecraftian space lore by watching the song's new visualizer, which was made by Scott Rudd Film.

Watch it below.

Progressive extreme metallers Alkaloid prepare to unfurl their new many-tentacled full-length, 'Numen' via Season of Mist. Featuring members of Triptykon, Obscura, Dark Fortress, and Obsidious, the Germany-based quartet of Morean (vocals, guitars, concepts), Hannes Grossmann (drums), Christian Münzner (guitars), and Linus Klausenitzer (bass) construct upon, expand away from, and journey between previous full-lengths The Malkuth Grimoire (2015) and Liquid Anatomy (2018) on Numen. In every respect, Alkaloid recommence the purposeful warp of various metallic genres they dimensionally blur. Tracks like the video single for "Clusterfuck,” “The Cambrian Explosion,” and “Numen” posit heavy cosmological/Lovecraftian theoretic themes on top of musically-adept songs that are accessible yet undeniably intricate.
 
“We’ve all been around the block a few times by now as metal musicians,” says songsmith Morean. “The feeling that we’ve outgrown the narrow niche of pure extreme metal was a main motivator to start this band in the first place, ten years ago. The ‘prog’ tag is handy for us because, per definition, it already encompasses a wider range of possible styles and influences we can get away with than any one specific metal genre. This means we could ensure from the beginning that we’ll always be able to write whatever we want, no matter how crazy our ideas become. The heart of this band is always the songwriting, and we all like complex and virtuosic music in all its diverse manifestations. However, we do share a love for death metal as the smallest common denominator in the band, and we wanted to make sure no one thinks that just because we include melodies, clean guitars, and influences from other genres, we’d automatically sacrifice the brutality and relentless esthetic of extreme metal.”
 
'Numen' was written during the pandemic, but it was planned long before the scourge of disease wracked humanity. As a result, the songwriting sessions were predictably not "in the room" but over the Internet after the band members had isolated and worked on their constituent parts. Demos flew back and forth. Then, Tunker left amicably for personal reasons. Alkaloid could’ve folded, but the close-knit group soldiered on. They intensely relied on the professionalism and dependability of the collective to drive 'Numen' to completion. The complications of the two years it took to sonically inscribe the album into aeonic vastness didn’t fragment the end result. Instead, the process accelerated Alkaloid’s lambent, eldritch explorations. “Clusterfuck,” “The Cambrian Explosion,” “Numen,” and “A Fool’s Desire” expertly bridge the past to the future, where Alkaloid’s originative, daedal storytelling captures (and holds hostage) the imagination.

The title, 'Numen', got its start at the dawning of Alkaloid. It’s a word that Morean fell in love with immediately, and he knew it had a place in his creative endeavors. Whereas The Malkuth Grimoire talked about combining existing elements into new structures, and Liquid Anatomy dealt with the creation of new elements, 'Numen' tries to look at the universe from a kind of meta-perspective from an imaginary god, as if the space that everything happens in was given a voice and a role as observer and shaper of everything that happens. In it, sentient panspermic mycelia are swathed in Lovecraftian nastiness—like Shub-Niggurath and the Fungi from Yuggoth—while the new Dyson chapters interpret the aspiration to reach divinity rather literally, reshaping the entire galaxy by manipulating spacetime itself. Desperate to escape their doom, the Cephalopods from previous songs have returned, too. 'Numen' is dense but not impenetrable. In fact, from the first moments of opener, "Qliphosis," to the final contemplation of closer "Alpha Aur,” Alkaloid prove to be more charismatic than ever.
 
Line-up
Morean - guitars, vocals
Christian Münzner - guitars
Linus Klausenitzer - bass
Hannes Grossmann - drums

Recording Studio: Mordor Sounds, Nürnberg, Germany.

Producer: Hannes Grossmann & Alkaloid

Recording & mixing: Hannes Grossmann

Mastering: Alan Douches at West West Side Music studio in Hudson Valley, NY.

Guest musicians
Adam Wallis, Cydney McQuillan-Grace, John Schaffer, Lauren Gill, Sara Robalo, Shannon Bedford

Additional choir tracks on "The Cambrian Explosion" and "Shades of Shub-Niggurath"

Former Alkaloid guitarist Danny Tunker contributed to "The Cambrian Explosion"

Artwork & photos: Christian Martin Weiss

Biography: Chris Dick

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/alkaloid-numen

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/numenpresave 

Format
Digital download
CD Digipak w/mediabook
Black Vinyl (Gatefold)
Coloured Vinyl (Gatefold)

Links
https://alkaloid-band.com/
https://www.facebook.com/alkaloid.metal
https://www.instagram.com/alkaloid_metal/
https://twitter.com/AlkaloidBand
https://www.youtube.com/c/Alkaloidbandmetal
https://alkaloid-band.bandcamp.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KMQDFaAsPEKcqKzdvkYKc

SUFFOCATION | RELEASE VIDEO VISUALIZER FOR SECOND SINGLE 'PERPETUAL DECEPTION'

New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION unleash their ninth full-length album Hymns From The Apocrypha on November 3rd via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to ...of the Dark Light (2017) and the first release featuring the new vocalist Ricky Myers, pushes the band to the very edges of extremity and is arguably the group's strongest-sounding, most sonically punishing album yet. SUFFOCATION have achieved death metal perfection. 

Check out the second single from the album entitled, 'Perpetual Deception'. The track revisits the Son of Man (Jesus) and his continuous deceit, a nod to the classic SUFFOCATION track, ‘Jesus Wept.’ 

Stream the new single 'Perpetual Deception', here:
https://suffocation.bfan.link/pdsg

Watch the video visualizer for 'Perpetual Deception',  below.

SUFFOCATION took about a month and a half to record Hymns from the Apocrypha. They holed up at Hobbs and Boyer's InLine Studio in Long Island. The duo engineered and co-produced with Christian Donaldson (BENEATH THE MASSACRE, INGESTED), who was also re-enlisted to mix and master, with Dominic Grimard (CRYPTOPSY, SHADOW OF INTENT) assisting. With stunning cover art by Greek illustrator Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (VOMITORY, THE CROWN), Hymns from the Apocrypha is characteristically SUFFOCATION. It's uncompromisingly brutal, artistically gutsy, and aurally heavy. Clearly, SUFFOCATION, as they head into their 35th Anniversary, are at the peak of their potential. Death metal or die!

Hymns from the Apocrypha will be available digitally and in the following formats:

• CD Jewel

• Vinyl

  • Brown w/ White Splatter

  • White w/ Brown Corona (Mailorder exclusive, limited to 600)

• Cassette

  • Smoky Tint (Band exclusive, limited to 200)

  • Gold (Mailorder exclusive, limited to 500)

SUFFOCATION has exclusive Hymns from the Apocrypha merch available at www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/suffocation.

SUFFOCATION are staying busy this fall with their 6-date 'Darkness Within Mexico Tour 2023' followed by their 'Ancient Unholy Rising Tour 2023' with co-headliners legendary death metal band INCANTATION. The 26-date trek will kick off on November 7th in Baltimore and makes its way across North America with performances in Montreal, Seattle, and Houston before its conclusion in Greensboro on December 4th. Joining the bands as openers are SKELETAL REMAINS and STABBING. 

Purchase tickets here: www.suffocationofficial.com/tour

Photo credit: Jason Carlson

'Ancient Unholy Uprising' Tour 2023 
with co-headliners INCANTATION and support SKELETAL REMAINS and STABBING

11.07.2023 US Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
11.08.2023 US Reading, PA - Reverb
11.09.2023 US Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
11.10.2023 US Providence, RI - Alchemy
11.11.2023 CA Trois-Rivières, QC - Amphithéâtre Cogeco 
11.12.2023 CA Montreal, QC - Studio TO
11.13.2023 CA Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace
11.14.2023 US Detroit, MI - The Sanctuary
11.15.2023 US Chicago, IL - Reggies
11.16.2023 US Madison, WI - The Annex
11.17.2023 US Lawrence, KS - The Granada
11.18.2023 US Denver, CO -  HQ
11.20.2023 US Richland, WA - Ray's Golden Lion
11.21.2023 US Seattle, WA - El Corazon
11.22.2023 US Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
11.24.2023 US San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
11.25.2023 US San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
11.26.2023 US Los Angeles, CA - 1720
11.27.2023 US Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge
11.28.2023 US Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
11.29.2023 US Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street Collective
11.30.2023 US Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
12.01.2023 US Houston, TX - Scout Bar
12.02.2023 US San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
12.03.2023 US New Orleans, LA - Southport Music Hall
12.04.2023 US Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819

SUFFOCATION line-up:
Terrence Hobbs | Guitar
Derrek Boyer | Bass
Eric Morotti | Drums
Charlie Errigo | Guitar
Ricky Myers | Vocals

More Information:
www.facebook.com/suffocation
www.instagram.com/suffocationofficial
www.twitter.com/suffocation
www.tiktok.com/@suffocationofficial
www.youtube.com/suffocationofficial
open.spotify.com/user/suffocation_official?si=617347e88d9e423c
www.twitch.tv/suffocationofficial

BLACKLITE DISTRICT Announces November Dates for The XL Tour 2!

South Dakota-based alternative rock artist KYLE PFEIFFER, better known as BLACKLITE DISTRICT, has announced the second wave of his XL TOUR! Launching November 3rd at Beach House in Omaha, NE, the tour will wind through the Midwest before wrapping up November 12th at Lefty's in Des Moines, IA.

Tour Dates:
11/03 @ Beach House - Omaha, NE
11/05 @ The Wave - Wichita, KS
11/07 @ Twisted Spoke - Pekin, IL
11/08 @ The Canopy Club - Urbana, IL
11/09 @ Studio 301 - Portage, WI
11/10 @ WC Social Club - Chicago, IL
11/11 @ Smokestack - Dubuque, IA
11/12 @ Lefty's - Des Moines, IA

Additional Tour, RSVP, & Ticketing Info

“I am beyond excited to kick off the second leg of The XL Tour! It seriously blows my mind to see all of these young kids coming out and experiencing their first rock show, and it’s even cooler to see the parents that have become fans as well. It’s not a Disney show by any means, but it’s definitely an event the whole family can attend. It’s rock and roll for the digital generation, and I’m confident we will deliver nights to remember on this tour!” - KYLE PFEIFFER

Purchase / Stream "Just So You Know XL" Online

JOHN MORGAN RELEASES DEBUT EP – REMEMBER US? – AVAILABLE TONIGHT

#1 HIT SONGWRITER JOHN MORGAN RELEASES DEBUT EP – REMEMBER US? – AVAILABLE AT 11 PM/CT

Performing at TONIGHT’s Whiskey Jam, 
Watch the Livestream HERE

Tomorrow (10/6) Catch Him LIVE on WSM 650 AM at 9 am/CT;
RFD-TV at Noon pm/CT 

Multi #1 hit songwriter and seasoned performer John Morgan - best known for writing the GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning #1 “If I Didn’t Love You” for Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood – tonight releases his six-song debut EP Remember Us? Available HERE.

“I’m proud to put out this project, so people can really see what I’ve been doing the last couple of years,” says John. “I haven’t just been writing songs for other people. I hope they see the time that’s put into the details. A lot of these songs are two or three years old. They’ve stood the test of time and are still some of my favorites. They are special to me in different ways. I hope the EP really gives people an opportunity to see me establishing myself as an artist and not just a songwriter. These songs are true to me, and I hope people connect with them.”

Praised by People as “a solo artist intriguing enough to watch,” the six-song debut mixes John’s signature “sad boy country” heartbreakers with lively up-tempo barn burners, effortlessly flowing between romantic relatability and nostalgia to crank-it-to-10 singalongs. “Standing apart from the rest of the Country crowd as he brings a more traditional Country flair to the Pop-Country sounds of today’s genre” (Songwriter Universe), John co-wrote each song and enlisted his mentor Jason Aldean and Aldean’s bandmates Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy to help produce the project’s heart-stirring title track “Remember Us,” along with “Ain’t Been There Yet” and the previously released party-start “Friends Like That”, which has earned over 12.5 million on-demand streams to date.

Declared by Country Swag as “one of Morgan’s best to date,” the EP also includes the just-released “Cold Summer in San Antone” that depicts the isolation and coldness a broken heart can inflict, even during the most brutally hot season in Texas. Likewise, the anguished “It Ain’t the Leavin’” dials in on the turmoiled chaos felt after goodbye, while the fun-loving, up-tempo anthem “Won’t Be As Good” admits life isn’t as worthwhile without that certain someone in it.

With emotive and dynamic lyrics that bring his innate storytelling prowess to the forefront, Remember Us? truly embodies why John Morgan is a multi #1 hit songwriter and artist to watch. “Oozing with validity, Morgan's subtle twang is undeniably fresh and is a swift and welcomed return to the traditional sounds that he grew up on, but that fans also crave” (All Country News). 

Having just made his Grand Ole Opry debut, John has been out on the road all year with ERNEST, Riley Green, Jameson Rodgers, Conner Smith and Rodney Akins and has been hitting renowned music festivals such as Headwaters Country Jam, Utah’s Country Fan Fest, WE Fest, Voices of America Country Music Festival, Tidalwave Music Festival and more. 

Photo Credit: Nate Buchanan

About John Morgan:

With a style that’s defined by melodic grit and a craftsman’s approach to songwriting, John Morgan brings a blue-collar toughness to Country that’s pulled straight from the only life he knows. Hailing from a tiny town called Sylva, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, John grew up immersed in Bluegrass tradition and even toured the festival circuit each summer in a family band, before diving into songwriting, inspired by six-string legends from Tony Rice to John Mayer. More than a year after selling everything he had to follow his dream, an only-in-Nashville story involving Uber drivers and impressive demos led to a writing session with Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy—two incredible songwriters and longtime bandmates of Country superstar Jason Aldean. That session led to the superstar cutting eight songs written by John, including his recent No. 1 “Trouble With A Heartbreak” and the GRAMMY® nominated, ACM Single of the Year # 1 smash hit with Carrie Underwood “If I Didn’t Love You,” and Aldean signing John to Night Train Records, his imprint with BBR Music Group. The sought-after songwriter – who has toured with Jason Aldean, ERNEST, Riley Green, and James Rodgers – has released a slew of “Sad Boy Country” songs including his latest “Cold Summer in San Antone,” “Coldest Beer in Town,” “Right In The Middle,” and “Good With Goodbye.” Having recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut, John pivots from heartbreak to party starter territory, dropping the smash hit “Friends Like That,” the unapologetic “Sorry Not Sorry,” the confident “Man of Few Words,” and his anthemic debut EP Remember Us?. 

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John Corabi (Motley Crue/ The Dead Daisies) To Headline G4L Records Cancer Benefit Show #1 Oct 17th at The Eighth Room Nashville

John Corabi (Motley Crue/ The Dead Daisies) To Headline

G4L Records Cancer Benefit Show #1 for "Elizabeth & Chris" on Oct 17th at The Eighth Room Nashville

Also Starring Anthony Corder (Tora Tora) and Blevins Vox
(13 South)

With Host Mark “Gus” Scott (Trixter)

Legendary performer John Corabi headlines an incredible lineup for G4L Records Cancer Benefit Show #1 for "Elizabeth & Chris" on October 17th in Nashville at The Eighth Room. John will be performing songs from his Motley Crue days including hits such as “Hooligan’s Holiday”; The Dead Daisies’ “Dead and Gone"; “Man in the Moon”, and ”Love (I Don’t Need It Anymore)”. Tora Tora’s Anthony Corder will be performing his hits including “Walkin’ Shoes” and “Guilty”. 13 South’s Chris Blevins will be performing his 2023 Josie Award Nominated “Rock Songwriting Song of the Year” “Mississippi Way”.

"The idea for the show came from G4L Records Founder, Markus Muller-Stach. He began developing the event while his wife was in her battle with Stage 4 Breast Cancer as a way to honor her, give her a night of great music, brighten up her day, raise money to fund an end of life trip and pay for cancer related bills. Sadly, during production Elizabeth passed," says John Corabi.

The event has grown to include artist and friend Chris Blevins who is also battling cancer, performing, and co-producing the event.

Markus Muller-Stach adds, “I’m excited to move forward with this event. It’s been very therapeutic to work on. The last 3 ½ years of my wife battling cancer, losing her recently, the impact and all that goes with it has inspired me to help other families that are going through this. So after this show, we will begin working on the next one in Los Angeles and find other cancer patients to honor. Knowing firsthand the pain and suffering a cancer patient and their family go through, all the associated bills, I’m honored to be doing my small part to help cancer warriors in the future. I’m so blessed to have such talented, accomplished, and generous artists help make this idea a reality.”

Purchase G4L Records Cancer Benefit Show #1 Tickets HERE

John Corabi will head back on tour with The Dead Daisies at the end of the month. For Tour & Ticket information, please visit: https://thedeaddaisies.com/

For More Information Please Visit:

www.G4LRecords.com

Intervals Unveils New Single "mnemonic" + Accompanying Visualizer

Innovative instrumental metal outfit Intervals has today unveiled their brand new single "mnemonic" and the accompanying visualizer. Led by visionary and musical ringleader Aaron Marshall, "mnemonic" explores new sonic landscapes guided by Marshall's virtuosic guitarwork while preserving the band's signature sound of intricate melodies laced with technical prowess. Speaking on today's release, Marshall shared:

"I'm super excited to drop this new tune heading into our tour with TesseracT. 'Circadian' came out in November of 2020, and we didn't get to perform any of the material for a whole year after its release, given the circumstances, so having new music dialed in, and being able to perform it right away is super exciting for the team right now. This one is just a taste... I can't wait to show everyone the rest of the new record!"

Fans now have their chance to see Intervals perform "mnemonic" across North America alongside TesseracT and Alluvial beginning today in Charlotte, NC. Stream "mnemonic" here, watch the visualizer in below, and be sure to keep 'em peeled for more Intervals news coming soon.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Oct 5 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

Oct 6 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm

Oct 7 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva

Oct 8 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live

Oct 10 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

Oct 11 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre 

Oct 13 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

Oct 14 - Boston, MA @ Paradise

Oct 15 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA

Oct 17 - Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre 

Oct 19 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall

Oct 20 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation

Oct 21 - St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag

Oct 23 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

Oct 24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

Oct 26 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox

Oct 27 - Vancouver, BA @ Commodore

Oct 28 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

Oct 29 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

Oct 31 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom

Nov 1 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theatre

Nov 3 - San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park

Nov 4 - Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theater

Nov 5 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel

Nov 7 - Dallas, TX @ The Granada Theater

Nov 8 - Austin, TX @ Emo’s

Nov 9 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

Nov 11 - Tampa, FL @ Ritz

Nov 12 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre

Nov 13 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

HELFRÓ Release First Single off 'Hálgröf'

HELFRÓ didn't come out of nowhere. The duo's icy tremolo picking and firestorm melodies sound like they were carved from the volcanoes and glaciers of their native Iceland. But their first album surprised even the most steadfast black metal acolytes with dueling vocals, punchy death metal riffage and bracing lyrics about loneliness and addiction.

Now, three years later, Helfró are back and as cold and unforgiving as ever. Their new album, Tálgröf, drills even deeper into the dark corners of the human psyche, while boring through intense rhythmic passages that fuse the extremities of traditional death metal with sombre, introspective lyrical convictions.

On lead single ‘Fláráð Fræði’ (which in English means "Deceitful Theories), blast beats erupt into a sickly and intrusive melody about the origins of evil.    

Watch the chilling video for ‘Fláráð Fræði’, which was created by Guilherme Henriques below.

Tálgröf comes out 1 December.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/helfro-talgrof
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

“The lyrical theme of ‘Fláráð Fræði’ talks about a dark, sick entity that tries to learn of the origin of its evil, intrusive thoughts,” says drummer Ragnar Sverrisson. "But it only gets sicker the more it learns.”

Photo credit: ©Void Revelations

Formed amidst the haunting landscapes of Iceland, HELFRÓ is a formidable force in the world of blackened death metal. With their relentless aggression, atmospheric soundscapes, and compelling songwriting, they have carved their own path in the metal scene.

The journey of HELFRÓ began when guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson sought to bring his musical visions to life, Drawing inspiration from the bleakness of Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos of the human experience. HELFRÓ'S debut album, aptly titled "Helfró", was released in 2020, marking the band's official entry into the world of extreme metal. With a relentless barrage of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies, the album showcased their ability to seamlessly blend aggression and atmosphere.

Evolving with the advent of the sophomore album, TÁLGRÖF, listeners can expect even more ferocity as HELFRÓ dives deeper into death metal territory while not straying to far from the signature ice-cold climactic tremolo riffing notable of their previous work. Characterized by its ferocity, the new album also carries introspective and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the band members' willingness to explore the depths of the human experience.

HELFRÓ is destined to leave an impact on the realm of extreme music, captivating audiences with their unique brand of Icelandic metal.

Line-up:
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements

Recording Studio            
Dominion Recordings

Sound Engineer
Simon Thorolfsson

Mixing Engineer              
Mark Lewis

Mastering Engineer        
Mark Lewis

Biography: Ragnar Sverrisson

Cover art: Grindesign

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/helfro-talgrof

Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelfroIce             
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfromusic/   
Bandcamp: https://helfroofficial.bandcamp.com/           
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LNnSSzoPPdyJT437coBFn         
 
Booking:
Ragnar Sverrisson ragginar@gmail.com 

Available Formats: 

CD digipak          
Digital
12” vinyl in various colours        
Merchandise

Impure Wilhelmina Stream EP Ahead of Release Date

IMPURE WILHELMINA are no strangers to reinvention. For the past 25 years, the Geneva quartet have rolled hardcore riffs, velveteen cleans, atmospheric sludge and gloomy melodies into post-metal that's as sharp and versatile as a Swiss Army Knife. 

Now, Impure Wilhelmina are breathing new life into several time-worn classics. 'Dead Decades' flips the smoky, after-dark romance of "La Javanaise" into a lovestruck indie rock triumph, while also paying a faithfully mind-bending tribute to King Crimson.    

'Dead Decades' comes out this Friday, October 6. Their new EP also includes a cover of The Cure, plus two unreleased songs from the recording sessions for Impure Wilhelmina's latest album 'Antidote'.

Listen to all of 'Dead Decades' a few days early below.

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/IWDD
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/deaddecadespresave
   
“We'd been wanting to record some covers for a long time," says Impure Wilhelmina. "The opportunity came in 2022 after the forced cancellation of a European tour at the end of the pandemic. We chose three songs that we all love, released during three different decades - 60s, 70s and 80s - and all three are very far removed from our usual sound. Two previously unreleased tracks from the 'Antidote' album sessions complete the EP. The record has a very strong nostalgic vibe, and we're particularly proud of the result. Enjoy our Dead Decades!”

For 25 years, Impure Wilhelmina has been shaping a singular music on the borders of rock and metal. The Geneva quartet has never been afraid to reinvent itself and to push back the stylistic barriers, without ever losing its strong identity. Intensity, melody, power and melancholy are the key words that guide the band's discography, developing record after record a subtle blend of metal, post-hardcore, new wave and indie rock sounds.

Impure Wilhelmina has experienced many line-up changes over the years around Michael Schindl, singer-guitarist, main composer and lyricist. Founded in 1996, the group quickly built a reputation in the local, then Swiss and European independent scenes. The band has released a 7″, an EP, a split and seven full-length albums (see discography).

Impure Wilhelmina has regularly collaborated with sound engineers and producers Serge Morattel (I Can't Believe I Was Born In July – 2001, L'Amour, La Mort, L'Enfance Perdue – 2004, Prayers And Arsons – 2008) and Raphaël Bovey (Black Honey – 2014, Radiation – 2017). These five albums illustrate the constant musical evolution of the band, which from a very dark and metal base gradually incorporates more rock elements. The clear vocals occupy an increasingly important place in the compositions, reinforcing the intensity and melodic depth.

In 2015, thanks to the great response to Black Honey, Impure Wilhelmina signed with the reference metal label Season of Mist, which published Radiation two years later in 2017. Skillfully navigating between melodies and dissonances, always at the service of raw emotion, this sixth album was unanimously acclaimed by the press and the public, opening the doors to wider recognition.

In 2019, the band received great reward by being one of the four recipients of the grants for contemporary music awarded by the City of Geneva. This support has enabled Impure Wilhelmina to start working on a new album with confidence and with the will to develop their sound and get out of their comfort zone. The band put a lot of efforts in the elaboration and production of its new songs, notably by calling on Yvan Bing, producer and sound engineer, to accompany the four musicians throughout the creation process. This successful collaboration began in the summer of 2019 and continued for over a year, giving rise to Impure Wilhelmina's seventh album, Antidote. Released in may 2021, this album is a testament to the creativity and versatility of the band, which never ceases to explore new horizons without ever getting lost.
 
After two European tours in 2022 (with Crippled Black Phoenix and MØL, then Shores of Null), Impure Wilhelmina focused in 2023 on the vinyl reissue of their second album "I can't believe I was born in July", for its 20th anniversary, and the release of a new EP entitled “Dead Decades”, which features three covers and two previously unreleased tracks.

Line-up
Michael Schindl: Vocals/Guitars
Diogo Almeida: Guitars
Sébastien Dutruel: Bass
Mario Togni: Drums

www.impurenet.com
www.facebook.com/impurewilhelmina
www.instagram.com/impurewilhelmina
www.impurewilhelmina.bandcamp.com

Recording Studio:
‘La Javanaise’, ‘Fallen Angel’ and ‘Plainsong’: Kitchen Studio, Geneva (CH)
‘Nebulæ’ and ‘Ignoramus’: HOFA Studio, Karlsdorf (DE)

Mix: Kitchen Studio / Yvan Bing
Master: Caduceus Studios / Ladislav Agabekov

Cover artwork: Mehdi Benkler (photography) / Giganto.ch

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/IWDD

Booking: 
Switzerland: Martina Kull / Glad We Met: martina@gladwemet.ch
Europe/World: booking@impurenet.com

Formats:
Vinyl
Digital

Alluvial Announce "Death Is But a Door" EP + Share "Bog Dweller"

ALLUVIAL — Kevin Muller [vocals], Wes Hauch [guitar, vocals], Tim Walker [bass], and Zach Dean [drums] — have announced their new EP,Death Is But a Door. It arrives on January 12 via Nuclear Blast.

Today, the band has shared the video for "Bog Dweller." Watch it below. 

The band also premiered "Fogbelt" over at SiriusXM's Liquid Metal. 

Alluvial will hit the road this month with TesseracT. All dates are below.

ALLUVIAL ON TOUR:
WITH TESSERACT:
10/5 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
10/6 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
10/7 — Norfolk, VA — Norva
10/8 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live!
10/9 — Lakewood, OH — The Winchester*
10/10 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
10/11 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
10/13 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
10/14 — Boston, MA — Paradise
10/15 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
10/16 — Albany, NY — Empire Live*
10/17 — Montreal, QC — Corona Theatre
10/19 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
10/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
10/21 — St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
10/22 — Kansas City, MO — The Rino*
10/23 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
10/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
10/26 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
10/27 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore
10/28 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
10/29 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/31 — San Francisco, CA — Regency Ballroom
11/1 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theatre
11/3 — San Diego, CA — Observatory North Park
11/4 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater
11/5 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
11/6 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street*
11/7 — Dallas, TX — The Granada Theater
11/8 — Austin, TX — Emo's
11/9 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
11/11 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
11/12 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
11/13 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
*Headline

Darkness and despair are a breeding ground for creativity in the right hands. Since their inception in 2017, Atlanta-based band Alluvial have embraced the grim and gloom that the world has to offer through an intricately balanced blend of rapid-fire polyrhythms, haunting, sludgy atmospheres and tightly wound grooves. The band takes a stab at creating an even more sinister sound than their previous album, Sarcoma, Death Is But a Door. 

"We wrote about 13 or 14 songs this summer, but we wanted to do this EP between Sarcoma and our next full-length. These songs align with the vibe we want to go for. We will always find a way to be darker from record to record in the same way that South of Heaven was heavier than Reign In Blood and Seasons In The Abyss was heavier than South Of Heaven," says Hauch. "It was that concept of chasing the dragon to find a way to top the message and vibe on the last record while finding a way to do it that made us excited." 

After releasing their instrumental debut full-length, The Deep Longing for Annihilation, the band hit the road. Although the album has racked up millions of streams, there was always an intent to add a vocalist to their following releases. Hauch had begun writing what would become Sarcoma in 2018 and recruited Muller, knowing his vocal prowess from the vocalist's time in Suffocation.  

Bringing Muller into the fold immediately elevated the band’s sound, but Death Is But a Door shows the synergy that the band has developed from working as a cohesive unit over the last few years.  

Although the band's mission is to drive into bleaker and heavier territory with each new release, they manage to bring balance to their sound. While they remain grounded in death metal, the band's approach finds them exploring all of their influences. From traditional thrash like Pantera or Metallica to darker grunge like Alice in Chains or Soundgarden and everything in between, Alluvial aim to keep listeners on their toes by pushing beyond the realms of death metal. 

"I wanted to have a band where we can write meaningful yet action-packed songs. Something that is terrifying but breaks your heart at the same time. I think we'll always chase that, but we want to find new ways to be heavy," says Hauch.  

With the band’s members being as ingrained in the death metal scene as they are — with members previously playing in The Faceless, Suffocation and more — listeners can rest assured they’ll be met with plenty of brutality throughout their music. The twists and turns into clean passages, atmospheric ambience, or any of the other musical avenues explored throughout Alluvial's music take them over the edge and invite listeners to return and find something previously undiscovered.   

San Francisco singer-songwriter E.G. Phillips shares brooding single ‘Boil The Ocean’

"A fabulous heartfelt confessional... A purveyor of the urban blues, Phillips offers an enthralling proposition in this beautifully wrought song" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A romancing of the senses with its noir lit contemplation and that almost boozy air to its fiery breath... a soulful engagement as off kilter and unique as it is warmly beguiling and emotively comforting" ~ Ringmaster Review
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"E.G. Phillips channels dark singer-songwriters… Like a distant cousin of his forbearers Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and Leonard Cohen... It's always satisfying to discover something with such an old wise soul." ~ Real Gone


San Francisco-based artist E.G. Phillips presents his new single 'Boil The Ocean', a Nick Cave / Tom Waits-esque taster of his new 'Outlaw The Dead' EP, set for release on November 2 via Ducks With Pants Records.

This EP was recorded in Studio C of Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco (AKA Wally’s HydeOut) at the former Wally Heider Studios — the same space where such legendary artists as Herbie Hancock, Santana, Grateful Dead, Green Day and Dead Kennedys recorded some of their most legendary releases.

Produced by Chris McGrew, this music was mixed with the assistance of Billboard-charting producer Jaimeson Durr (Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Hope Sandoval).

"This song has gone through so many rewrites and rejiggerings over the years, it's a bit of a ship of Theseus — which is entirely appropriate given the nature of the song. It's inspiration comes from those corporate phrases you hear ad naseum if you've ever been part of that word — you know, "eat our own dogfood", "circle back", "take it offline", "open the kimono" etc., This song takes one such phrase and takes it to its logical and horrifying conclusion, depicting the circumstances under which one would in fact feel the need to actually boil the ocean," explains E.G. Phillips.

"The recording features Paul Eastburn on bass who also played on my album 'Alien from an Alternate Earth' — here his bowing on the upright provides some undulating texture, like a dark undercurrent — an undertow that could pull you down below the surface."

This follows the sultry jazz offering ‘I Am The One Who Ghosts’ featuring Spanish artist Mar Vilaseca on vocals, the lead track 'It Ain't Good to Be in Love With You', a jazzy affair that showcases his confessional songwriting, and the single 'A Bridge Too Far (MacArthur Station)' featuring Grace Renaud on vocals.

Hailing from Chicago, Phillips ultimately found greener grass in the Bay Area. His musical journeys grew more adventurous since relocating at the turn of the century, especially since venturing out on the open mic scene in San Francisco -- finding a musical home of sorts at Bazaar Cafe.  

With the steadfast backing of his band Ducks With Pants, Phillips blends lyric-driven compositions with his own special blend of whimsy and cinematic imagery, offering a wry take in dealing with the longings of the heart and the madness of existence.  

The music offered on the 'Outlaw The Dead' EP was born of that alchemy that develops between veteran musicians who have performed together many times and have created many records together, as is the case with Kevin Seal, Chris McGrew, and Christopher Fortier — who have been playing together in various bands since the mid 90s, including progressive punk band Griddle and psych rock outfit Seal Party.

As of October 4, 'Boil The Ocean' is available across fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where Phillips' back catalogue can also be explored. The full EP is out on November 2 with Phillips playing his release show that night at The Utah Saloon in San Francisco.

CREDITS
E.G. Phillips — vocals
Christopher Fortier — guitars
Kevin Seal — keys
Paul Eastburn — upright bass

Chris McGrew — percussion
Recorded at Wally's HydeOut in Hyde Street Studio C, San Francisco
Recorded by Gary Hobish
Produced by Chris McGrew  
Mixed by Chris McGrew and Jaimeson Durr
Mastered by Gary Hobish, A. Hammer Mastering
Artwork by Mario M. Noche
All songs written by E.G. Phillips (ASCAP)
© 2023 Ducks With Pants Music


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VENUES Share "Oblivion" Video — WATCH

German post-hardcore band VENUES have released the video for brand new single "Oblivion."

Watch it below.

The poignant lyrics unravel a compelling narrative of intense internal struggle, a reflection of the profound challenges tied to mental health issues and other overwhelming life obstacles. The song delves into the ambiguous and non-linear path of healing, underscoring the intricate dance between the darkness of struggle and the light of recovery.

"Oblivion" follows the recently released "Haunted House" and their critically acclaimed album Solace and previous singles "Reflections" + "Cravings."

VENUES ARE:
Lela | Clean Vocals
Robin | Shouts
Valentin | Guitar
Dennis | Drums

Synthwave Horror Duo MIDNIGHT DANGER Premieres New Song + Music Video, "Radio Hell"

Grab your skates and get ready to dance and trance like roller disco zombie! Synthwave horror duo MIDNIGHT DANGER is now premiering an electrifying new single, "Radio Hell," along with an 80's horror inspired new music video! The colorful video can be found below while the single is now available to stream everywhere HERE.

The band comments on the new offering, "The new single 'Radio Hell' was originally meant to be part of the 2021 release 'Nights at Lake Milsen.' However, while the songwriting was developing, it became clear that the uplifting dancing vibes of the main melody wouldn't fit the dark atmosphere of that album.

"So the song was set aside temporarily until in 2023 while Midnight Danger's USA debut tour was finally taking shape, 'Radio Hell' got the final touches and was set to release as a single, being a song that stands on its own in Midnight Danger's discography.

'The song also gained a music video, a tribute to old school roller skating videos. As typical from Midnight Danger, the horror elements are also there and the video delivers a rad combination of 80s, zombies and roller skating! The video was shot in São Paulo, Brazil by local fans, reaffirming Brazil as one of the strongest Midnight Danger's fan bases."

In addition, MIDNIGHT DANGER will be performing in the United States for the first time ever this October! Just in time for Halloween, the horror-themed outfit will embark on its "Nightmare Over the West Coast" starting on October 26 in Phoenix, AZ. The trek will then make its way up the coast and draw the final curtain on October 31 in Seattle, WA. The full itinerary can be found below!

For a taste of what to expect from MIDNIGHT DANGER's dynamic and haunting performances, watch the official video for "Live at The Slaughterhouse" HERE.

GET TICKETS HERE

Midnight Danger "Nightmare Over the West Coast" Tour Dates:

10/26: Phoenix, AZ @ Endgame

10/27: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead Hollywood

10/28: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

10/30: Portland, OR @ The Secret Warehouse

10/31: Seattle, WA @ Central Saloon

Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, rising star Midnight Danger brings an electrifying fusion of influences to the music scene. Conceived by producer and guitarist Chris Young in late 2015, this music endeavor draws inspiration mainly from synthwave music, '80s metal, and classic horror. Midnight Danger crafts a nostalgic soundtrack journey with pulsating synthesizers, driving rhythms, and a cinematic essence that instantly transports listeners back to the era of neon lights, arcade games, and VHS tapes. While evoking a sense of nostalgia for the 1980s, their tracks also add modern production techniques to create a unique fusion of old and new.

Setting the stage alight both musically and visually, Midnight Danger's live performances are an enthralling spectacle that marries their music to a synchronized light show engaging the audience in a theatrical like horror movie experience.

In January 2018, the debut album "Malignant Force" was released through NRW Records, instantly carving its mark on the synthwave landscape. The album rapidly soared in popularity, with vinyl and cassette editions selling out in a flash and accumulating a staggering 4,5 million streams on Spotify.

The release catapulted Midnight Danger in the synthwave/retrowave movement and resulted in numerous live performances over Europe and South America alongside some of the main artists on the genre, including also an unforgettable appearance at São Paulo's Horror Expo alongside revered metal acts like Therion and Deathstars.

The journey continued with a cascade of singles, collaborations, and contributions, such as being featured in the soundtrack of the documentary "In Search of Darkness," a comprehensive tribute to '80s horror. The sophomore album "Chapter 2: Endless Nightmare," unleashed in August 2020, made waves by capturing the essence of synthwave/darksynth reaching best-selling charts on both Bandcamp and iTunes. The album has currently over 1,3 million streams on Spotify. The tracks "Endless Nightmare" and "To the Shadows and Back" were elevated further through music videos that showcased the enigmatic Scary Dee on drums - an undead persona that takes center stage in Midnight Danger's live performances.

The saga continued with the release of "Nights at Lake Milsen" in November 2021, a groundbreaking work that saw collaboration with a legion of rock and metal icons spanning four generations. Guitarists Kane Roberts (Alice Cooper), Rafael Bittencourt (Angra), Martin Sweet (Crashdïet) and Sonia Anubis (ex-Crypta), singer Danny Rexon (Crazy Lixx), and Australian saxophonist Max Cruise, lent their virtuosity to this remarkable endeavor. The original graphic novel titled “Chapter 1: The Malignant Force” is included in the vinyl edition of the album, showing the background story that connects all of Midnight Danger’s albums.

With three full-length albums, numerous singles, and a trail of sold-out physical albums, Midnight Danger's music has resonated worldwide, garnering millions of plays and streams. Also renowned for captivating live performances, in 2022 Midnight Danger returned to the stage following a three-year hiatus, reaffirming their commitment to thrilling the fans and continuing to illuminate the synthwave landscape.

Now, marking a significant milestone, Midnight Danger makes their debut in the United States, showcasing a setlist that features songs that trace their entire career.

Genre: Synthwave/Retrowave

For Fans Of: Dance with the Dead, Carpenter Brut, Lazerhawk, Perturbator

Lineup:

Chris Young

Scary Dee

Links:

Official Website

Bandcamp

Facebook

Instagram

X (formerly Twitter)

YouTube

TikTok

Spotify

Apple Music

DIMMU BORGIR to Headline INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2024

Dimmu Borgir

To Headline

Inferno Metal Festival Norway 2024

Taking place during Inferno Metal Festival, from March 28 - 31, 2024!

+ Black Metal Bus Tours now on sale - A trip through some of the places that marked the beginnings of Norwegian black metal with Anders Odden (Cadaver, Celtic Frost, Order)

“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection

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Inferno Metal Festival is now revealing that legendary Norwegian black metal titans Dimmu Borgir will be among the headliners for the 2024 edition of the festival, which will take place from March 28-31, 2024 across several venues in Oslo (NO).

So far, the iconic festival has revealed a mixture of classic bands as well as some vital and exciting new-comers. Other recently announced bands include Arthur Brown, Bell Witch, Me and That Man, Mantar, Befouled, Zustand Null, Visegard, Koldbrann, and many others! More will be announced soon!

The current lineup is now as follows:

Dimmu Borgir

At The Gates

Candlemass

Borknagar

Sólstafir

Finntroll

Me and That Man

Carpathian Forest

Cattle Decapitation

Nordjevel

Winterfylleth

Keep of Kalessin

VLTIMAS

Arthur Brown

Misþyrming

Saor

Mantar

Koldbrann

Konvent

Khold

Crypta

Signs of the Swarm

Bell Witch

Extermination Dismemberment

Orm

Phantom Fire

Tilintetgjor

Umbra Conscientia

In Twilight's Embrace

200 Stab Wounds

Befouled

Zustand Null

Visegard

Imbalance

Nakkeknaekker

Vomit Forth

Horrifier

Single day tickets and passes are now available HERE.

TesseracT Share Video For "Echoes" + U.S. Tour Starts Tomorrow!

NEW ALBUM WAR OF BEING OUT THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 VIA KSCOPE

"… one of the best albums of the year" – Album of The Month — Rock Hard FR

"Bon voyage to The Strangeland" – 4/5 — URN 

"…a turning point" – 87/100 – Rumore 

"exudes an almost beguilingly beautiful and monumental atmosphere" — Metal Hammer DE

"...the band's most dynamic, varied, complex and at the same time most accessible..." — eclipsed 

"This band's quintessential release – not to mention a frontrunner for metal album of the year." — 9/10 — Metal Hammer

"…not only TesseracT's most accomplished record to date, but it's one that adds greater extravagance wonder and distinction" — PROG

"...What makes Tesseract truly special is its ability to take the concept of metal and to expand it into something more cerebral, more visceral. They balance the crushing, off-kilter riffs with lighter, ambient shades that are no less intense. They blend the best of the past to create something truly magical in War Of Being" — Sonic Perspectives

After releasing the album of their career in the form of War Of Being, TesseracT invite fans once more to a beautiful listening experience in the form of "Echoes." Watch the visualizer below. 
 
The track lands with earth shattering impact as guitar riffs collide with polyrhythmic drums, giving way to malleable bass lines, coupled with a vocal performance that is as vulnerable as it is brilliant. Gearing up for the track's climactic grand finale where aftershocks of groove reverberate throughout the listener. It's the perfect prologue in understanding the relationship between El and The Scribe. 
 
Frontman Daniel Tompkins says, "The concept of 'Echoes' is based around one of our main characters, ‘El’ and 'The Scribe.' They play a major part in the concept and game as The Scribe is a splintered part of El's ego that has the ability to control destiny and rewrite the past."
 
He continues, "This has always been a hard-hitting song and it adds a real dynamic to the album. As a stand-alone track, it exudes feelings from the heights of euphoria but also the depths of desperation. There's a real sense of frustration and regret throughout, especially as the song climaxes with its brutal admission."
 
The visualiser, created by Asiel Manuel Rodriguez Espinosa  (@asiel_type ) peels back yet more layers from the mysterious world of "The Strangeland." It moves from peaceful moonlit plains to firey ruins taking with it listener to another world. 

Tomorrow, the band will kick off their biggest tour to date in North America, bringing listeners right into the world of "The Strangeland." This leg will span from October 5 in North Carolina right up to November 13 at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee. Alongside regular tickets, fans will also have to opportunity for VIP experiences which consist of an exclusive stripped down performance, Q&A with TesseracT, limited signed art print, laminate with lanyard, early merch access and early entry. Go here for more info.
  
TesseracT marked their return with their statement of intent that was the 11-minute "War Of Being," the emotional crash landing of "Legion," and the unveiling of the world's first-ever VR concept album experience in "The Grey," bringing fans directly into the world of "The Strangeland."
  
TesseracT have also unveiled the Kickstarter for the full VR + Desktop game, "War Of Being," as Tompkins elaborates more here.

TESSERACT U.S. TOUR DATES:
10/5 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
10/6 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
10/7 — Norfolk, VA — Norva
10/8 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live!
10/10 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
10/11 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
10/13 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
10/14 — Boston, MA — Paradise
10/15 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
10/17 — Montreal, QC — Corona Theatre
10/19 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
10/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
10/21 — St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
10/23 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
10/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
10/26 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
10/27 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore
10/28 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
10/29 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/31 — San Francisco, CA — Regency Ballroom
11/1 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theatre
11/3 — San Diego, CA — Observatory North Park
11/4 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater
11/5 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
11/7 — Dallas, TX — The Granada Theater
11/8 — Austin, TX — Emo's
11/9 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
11/11 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
11/12 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
11/13 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

Cameron Alexander Throws the Ultimate House Party in New Music Video for "Time To Break Up"

Rising pop punk prodigy, Cameron Alexander, has today released his latest explosive anthem, "Time To Break Up" alongside an energetic and emotionally charged music video. Fans can listen to the track HERE, and watch the brand new video below.

With catchy melodies, soaring choruses, and the signature grit of pop punk, Cameron Alexander brings a fresh and contemporary edge to the pop punk sound, drawing inspiration from legends of the genre while infusing it with his unique style. The music video for "Time To Break Up" swings between an unforgettable house party, featuring a free-spirited Cameron and his band in an electrifying performance, and solitary moments with Cameron driving solo, top down, symbolizing his journey of moving forward.

Speaking on today's single release, Cameron Alexander shares:

"This is a song that really grew with me, and I take something new from it every time I hear it. It feels wise and content, yet so melancholy and apathetic, I didn’t even know what I was trying to convey when the lyrics spilled out of me in a studio session the day after a breakup. With time, I realized it’s about a part of life that is less romanticized and talked about than the gut-wrenching dramatic heartbreaks: The ones where deep down you both know it’s not going anywhere and you’ve learned what you could, but ripping the band-aid off still hurts. It’s about keeping the bigger picture in mind that makes it easier and inspiring to go forward. Enjoying driving with the top down and trying not to look in the rearview mirror. And in a music scene rich with dramatic heartbreak songs (trust me, I’ve got my fair share of those), I found it really refreshing and meaningful to make."

Sharing insight as co-producer of "Time To Break Up", Justin Cortelyou continues:

"The first time I heard Time To Break Up, I was blown away. Cameron brings so much energy and emotion to this track, that it was just a matter of matching that with the mix. I love the pop punk sensibilities he has and how approachable his melodies are. It was one of those songs you can’t wait to finish just so you can listen in your car and enjoy it!"

The remaining half of the co-producing duo, Liam Muckala, adds:

"Time to Break Up started as just an addicting guitar riff from Cameron’s back pocket and a catchy humming melody we couldn’t get out of our brains. We built the track and Cameron took that home, finished writing, and now it’s one of our favorites we’ve done yet. Cameron’s drive and musical ability continues to surprise me with every one of his songs!"

Elevated by the collaboration of decorated producers Justin Cortelyou (Taylor Swift, Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) and Liam Muckala (Anthony Amorim, Tornsey, Eva Snyder), Cameron Alexander has infused his music with a blend of contemporary innovation and timeless authenticity, setting the stage for his rise as an artist to watch in the industry. As more begins to approach on the horizon, be sure to stay tuned for more Cameron Alexander news coming soon.

ABOUT CAMERON ALEXANDER

Cameron Alexander is an emerging force in the pop punk scene who effortlessly bridges the gap between the old and new. With a deep respect for the genre's pioneers and a keen ear for contemporary trends, he crafts a captivating blend of nostalgia and modernity. Cameron has a deep care for his sound by playing every instrument in his tracks, yet it's his relatability and knack for weaving meaningful, heartfelt lyrics with a touch of honest wit that truly resonates with fans. A torchbearer for a new generation of guitar-wielding youth, he's revitalizing the spirit of pop punk while wholeheartedly embracing the modern musical landscape.

Photo Credit - Alyssa Rubio

Autarkh Descend Into Darkness on New Single

Autarkh venture into a bigger, brighter and more uplifting headspace on their new album. On the first two singles off Emergent, the Dutch contemporary metal band tapped in to supercharged industrial-sized riffs and even clean, radiant harmonies. But their new single "Duhkha" finds them struggling to hold onto that serene state of mind.

Watch the tormented lyric video for "Duhkha", which was created by Spread Motion Design below.

'Emergent' comes out November 10.

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/autarkhemergentpresave

"'Duhkha' shows a darker side of the journey on 'Emergent'", says Autarkh. The song opens with eerie feedback and ominous sound effects that could've been ripped out of a slasher flick. Meanwhile, the band's founder Michel Nienhuis screams with vein-popping intensity about being consumed then thrown into an inferno.

The darkness that hangs like a shroud over "Duhkha" comes from a personal place. "Clouded gaze, clouded aura / Left behind with my past self", Nienhuis cries out, his final words before a tidal wave of battering electronic drums and gloomy dissonance pulls him under. 

"The final part of this song reflects an unreleased DODECAHEDRON song that was written as an homage to my former band mate Michiel Eikenaar, who passed away in 2019".

Dutch contemporary metal adventurers Autarkh are back with their sophomore full-length album Emergent. Michel Nienhuis, founder of Autarkh and Dodecahedrom, teamed up again with guitarist/producer David Luiten (Inferum), bassist Desmond Kuijk (Dear Mother) and electronics wizard Tijnn Verbruggen to create the follow-up to their highly acclaimed debut album 'Form In Motion', released by Season Of Mist on 12 March 2021. Monica Kendrick (Chicago Reader, US) on the relevance of the group’s debut: 

"And I’ll call it now: given the time to flourish and sink into the ears of an audience, Autarkh will become highly influential on the next generation of extreme metal." 

'Emergent' is another testament to Autarkh’s imagination and creativity. It delivers increased versatility and contrast, and sees the band expand towards more uplifting and consonant territories. Form In Motion explored the boundaries of sonic extremes; on 'Emergent', Autarkh broadens its horizon and shows diversity and nuance while preserving its intense and razor-sharp edge.

With nine tracks, 'Emergent' is a sonic exploration of the inner universe where all things light and dark can be encountered. The listener is lured into an "Open Focus" (a meditative state of mind) in preparation for an inward journey along the physical energy centers. From the thumping synth basses of "Strife" and the menacing sludgy melancholy of "Duhkha", we move into the bewildering blasts of "Trek", where stellar harmonies will eventually burst through the oppressive atmosphere. The trip continues with the crushing downtempo groove that enforces "Refocus", as well as the mind-bending a capella interlude "Aperture" and the frivolous "Eye Of Horus" and "Countless Kaleidoscopes", to finally deliver all-encompassing enlightenment with Ka. 

Composers Nienhuis’s and Luiten’s statements and states of mind capture the same capriciousness and unease of 'Form In Motion', this time leaving a more open, diverse and radiant imprint. With exciting vocal harmonies, bold contrasts and a vivid imagination, Autarkh sheds a bright light on the inner self and exposes it to the world with intensity and conviction. That makes Emergent an evocative release with a multilayered yet crystal-clear production that promises a bright future for Autarkh.

Line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals & guitars
David Luiten: vocals & guitars
Desmond Kuijk: bass
Tijnn Verbruggen: synths & beats

Recording Studio: David Luiten Studio, Monodisc Studio, Moonbear Music & Engineering
Mix/Master: David Luiten

Cover artwork: Arno Frericks

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent
Pre-save:https://orcd.co/autarkhemergentpresave

Booking: info@autarkh.com

Formats:
CD Jewelcase
Digital
Vinyl in various colours

Links:
www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband
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SABATON - "History Rocks" project hits important milestone

"HISTORY ROCKS" PROJECT HITS IMPORTANT MILESTONE

OVER 100 MUSEUMS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLDWIDE PREMIERE OF "THE WAR TO END ALL WARS – THE MOVIE"

The countdown begins. With just over one month left until SABATON’s "History Rocks" museum initiative kicks off, the band’s project has reached a significant milestone. Over 100 museums from 27 territories have now confirmed their participation in the worldwide premiere of "The War To End All Wars – The Movie" this November, and the list keeps growing. See the full list of participating museums below. 
Unveiled on June 12 of this year, "History Rocks" is a result of the band's urge to help museums around the world. The mission of this charitable initiative is to amplify the visibility of museums worldwide and to encourage a fresh, untapped audience of metalheads and history enthusiasts to contribute to their local museums.

Another fundamental objective of this project worth noting is that it aims to place World War I and its significance to mankind in the spotlight.

Band manager and bassist, Pär Sundström comments: “Reaching over 100 museums is an important milestone. We wanted to create something that makes our fans visit and help their local museums, and I’m beyond happy to see that it’s working. We’re grateful to anyone who suggested a museum to us by using our “Suggest a museum” form on our movie’s website. The form is now closed following thousands of suggestions, but museums are still urged to contact us if they wish to participate. It means a lot to us to see how many involved have been enthusiastic, both fans and museums.”

The global premiere of "The War To End All Wars – The Movie" will take place between November 4-19, 2023, in the two weeks surrounding the 105th anniversary of Armistice Day. Museums worldwide are gearing up to showcase this film in their own way – some have opted for single screenings, some will be hosting multiple, and others will be combining their screenings with World War 1-related exhibits and events. The beauty of this project is that those participating have the creative freedom to shape their event any way they deem fit and all revenue generated from ticket sales goes straight back to the museum hosting the screening. 

As the "History Rocks" project surges forward with over 100 museums on board, it stands as a testament to the profound impact of the unification of music and history to inspire and educate audiences worldwide.

LIST OF PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS:

AUSTRALIA
Army Museum of South Australia
 
BELGIUM
Plugstreet 14-18
Talbot House
 
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Завичајни музеј Градишка / Homeland Museum of Gradiška
 
BRAZIL
Museu do Expedicionário
Museu Militar do Comando Militar do Sul
 
BULGARIA
Pazardzhik Regional Museum
 
CANADA
Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence
Millet & District Museum, Archives & Visitor Services
Rocky Mountain House Museum
THEMUSEUM
 
CROATIA
Gradski muzej Varaždin
Muzej vojne i ratne povijesti
SIsak Municipal Museum

 
CZECH REPUBLIC
Military Muzeum Generála Sergěje Jana Ingra
Muzeum a vzdělávací centrum čs. legií/Československých legií
Patton Memorial Pilsen
Vojenské muzeum Chuchelná
 
DENMARK
Mosede Fort, Danmark 1914-18
Museum Skanderborg
Sønderborg Castle
 
FINLAND
The Parola Armour Museum
Tornionlaakson museo - Tornedalens museum
 
FRANCE

Carrière Wellington: Mémorial de la Bataille d’Arras
Hôtel national des Invalides Musée de l´Armée
Historial franco-allemand du Hartmannswillerkopf
Musée des blindés et de la cavalerie
Musée Pierre-Noël de Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

GERMANY
Anti Kriegs Museum
Festung Königstein
Flandernbunker / "Mahnmal Kilian" e.V.
Garnisonmuseum Ludwigsburg
 
HUNGARY
HM Hadtörténeti Intézet és Múzeum
 
LITHUANIA
Vytautas the Great War Museum
 
NETHERLANDS
Nationaal Militair Museum Soesterberg
 
NEW ZEALAND
Whanganui Regional Museum
 
NORWAY
Tirpitz Museum Alta
 
POLAND
Museum of Military Technology / Muzeum Techniki Wojskowej
Muzeum Górnośląskie / Upper Silesian Museum
Muzeum Marynarki Wojennej / Naval Museum Gdynia
Muzeum Techniki Wojskowej GRYF
Muzeum Techniki Wojskowej w Zabrzu
Muzeum Twierdzy Kostrzyn / Fortressmuseum of Kostrzyn
Muzeum Wojsk Lądowych w Bydgoszczy/Army Infantery Museum
Rzeszowskie Piwnice / Resov Cellars
 
PORTUGAL
Museu do Ar
 
ROMANIA
"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" Palace of Ruginoasa
MNIR / National History Museum of Romania
National Military Museum
Palace of Culture / Complexul Muzeal Național „Moldova” Iași
 
SERBIA
Museum of Rudnik and Takovo Region (Музеј рудничко-таковског краја)
National Museum in Leskovac
National Museum of Serbia/Народни музеј Србије
Zavičajni muzej Župe
 
SLOVAKIA
Múzeum Slovenského Národného Povstania
Slovakia Bytča The Wedding Palace in Bytča – administrated by Považské múzeum 
Spiš castle administered by Slovak National Museum - Spiš Museum
 
SLOVENIA
City Museum of Ljubljana / Mestni muzej Ljubljana
Park vojaške zgodovine Pivka /Park of Military History
 
SPAIN
Museo Histórico Militar de Canarias
 
SWEDEN
Aeroseum
Arsenalen - Swedish Tankmuseum
Garnisonsmuseet Skaraborg
Hässleholms Museum
Jamtli Museet
Maritiman - Göteborgs maritima centrum
Miliseum
 
UNITED KINGDOM
Black Country Living Museum
Bodmin Keep - Cornwall's Army Museum
CMSM Combined Military Services Museum
Heugh Battery Museum
Military Museum Scotland
Royal Armouries Museum
Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
South Wales Aviation Museum
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
The Staffordshire Regiment Museum
The Tank Museum
York Army Museum

UNITED STATES

82d Airborne Division War Memorial Museum
American Heritage Museum
Chippewa Valley Museum
General Robert W. Cone NTC & 11th ACR Heritage Center
Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles
Howard County Historical Society
Hutchings Museum Institute
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District: Sahara West Library
Maryland Veterans Musuem at Patriot Park
Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch
Michigan's Military Heritage Museum
Military Aviation Museum
Military Heritage Museum
Military History Center of the Carolinas
Museum of the American G.I
National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey
Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
Texas Panhandle War Memorial
The National WWI Museum and Memorial
The William C. Lambert Military Museum and Archive
Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Woodman Museum
Wright Stuff Squadron Living History Museum

It's not too late. If your museum is interested in becoming part of this unprecedented global initiative, you can apply by visiting movie.sabaton.net. Simply complete the dedicated museum form and the “History Rocks” team will be in contact. The only prerequisite is that your institution possesses the necessary facilities for hosting a screening, including audio/visual equipment and a suitable event space with seating.

About "THE WAR TO END ALL WARS – THE MOVIE":
Following years of hard work and research, SABATON has created "The War To End All Wars – The Movie" in partnership with Yarnhub, an animation studio focused on historical content. This is a 67-minute long animated musical motion picture which is being released in English but will be made available with subtitles in a number of languages to cater to global audiences. The film vividly tells the World War 1 tales from SABATON’s most recent studio album, The War To End All Wars.

Referring to the movie, Lora Vogt, National, Vice President of Education and Interpretation, from the WWI Museum and Memorial (Kansas, US) declares: “Certainly, there is artistic licence taken in the movie, but what I found so extraordinary was the team’s choice of stories. What a wonderful vehicle Sabaton has made to show the diversity of individuals and engagements of the war. Really fantastic! We look forward to sharing it with our audiences.”

ABOUT SABATON

In the more than two decades since their launch, Swedish metallers,SABATON, have achieved quadruple-platinum sales, headlined major festivals and sold-out arena concerts across the globe, and earned a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in rock. SABATON combines standout stage design and production with epic concept albums, linking real-life historical war events with classic kick-ass metal. To date, the band has released ten studio albums, amassed six Gold, two Platinum, and one four-times-Platinum awards, seen eight of its albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. The band has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for "Breakthrough Artist" in 2011 and "Best Live Band" in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. GRAMMY) as Best Heavy Metal band.SABATONhas also accumulated more than two billion streams across all streaming platforms.

Spanish Thrashers ANGELUS APATRIDA Share New Single "Snob," ft. Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed)

Spanish thrash metal masters ANGELUS APATRIDA are now revealing yet another pummeling new offering! The new single "Snob" features guest vocals from Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta and is a vicious aural attack that channels classic thrash metal elements with a modern twist! The track can be found along with a lyric video below.

"Snob" is taken from the band's eighth studio album, 'Aftermath,' which is quickly approaching its release date on October 20, 2023 via Century Media Records!

ANGELUS APATRIDA vocalist/guitarist Guillermo Izquierdo comments on the single, “No doubt this is another highlight from ’Aftermath,’ pure and raw violence with this neck-breaking tune called “Snob." Together with the one and only Jamey Jasta from hardcore legends Hatebreed, we’ve been able to deliver an aggressive song full of message, with a bunch of fast and insane riffs and drums, colored with tons of groove and plenty of old school vibes! The lyric video has been done by our longtime friend and artist Josep Caballero from RCV Visual Studio. Grab a beer and your old skateboard and enjoy this future classic!"

ICYMI: "To Whom It May Concern" follows up the explosive first single, "Cold," which can be found HERE.

'Aftermath' follows Angelus Apatrida's 2021 eponymous full-length, which topped the official album charts in Spain at # 1! The release also debuted in Germany at # 49 and Switzerland at # 41.

'Aftermath' features a diverse cast of guest appearances by vocalist Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed), guitarist Pablo García (Warcry), singer Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche) and rapper Sho-Hai. The album was once again self-produced by the band, with recordings handled by Juanan López at Baboon Records in Albacete, Spain and mixing and mastering by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Overkill, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA, USA.)

Pre-orders for 'Aftermath' are now live HERE.

“Aftermath” will be available in as Ltd. CD Jewelcase in O-Card packaging for its first pressing and Digital Album with two fresh live bonus tracks (11. Indoctrinate (Live in Bilbao 2023) and 12. Give ‘Em War (Live in Barcelona 2023)), or as 180g vinyl LP in the following variants: Ltd. transp. red LP (300x copies from cmdistro and various other retailers), Ltd. transp. orange LP (600x copies from amazon.es & Angelus Apatrida), Ltd. translucent tan colored LP (500x copies from all US outlets) and as Black LP.

Previously, Angelus Apatrida released a documentary that was directed by Mike Casey, entitled '28 Months Later: A Post-Apocalyptic Metal Documentary.' The film detailed the band's journey from preparing for 2021's self-titled opus leading towards the creation of 'Aftermath.' The clip can be seen HERE.

The band will also be appearing at several prestigious European festivals throughout the summer before heading on a European tour in support of 'Aftermath' together with Death Angel and Sacred Reich in October/November! The run will be followed by a string of

dates in Spain between November and February. The full itinerary and ticket links can be found HERE.

The world has taken a battering over the last few years, but ANGELUS APATRIDA is leading the fightback. 

Spain’s greatest ever exponents of forward-thinking thrash metal began their campaign at the turn of the century and have been a consistent force for heavy music ever since. From their ferocious 2006 debut album 'Evil Unleashed' and 2010’s widely acclaimed 'Clockwork' (the band’s first for Century Media), to more recent triumphs like 2018’s 'Cabaret de la Guillotine,' ANGELUS APATRIDA has become increasingly unstoppable. In 2023, they will release 'Aftermath,' a vicious and vital response to the chaos we see all around us. 

With touring plans for 2020 cancelled, ANGELUS APATRIDA simply switched focus to the creative process. The result was 'Angelus Apatrida,' a self-titled record that sought to redefine its creators’ era-blending sound, with renewed intensity and uproarious lyrical sensibilities that dug deep into the realities of the modern world. Climbing to the top of the official album charts in Spain at # 1 as well as marking the band’s first ever chart entries in Germany at # 49 and Switzerland at # 41 upon release in 2021, the album showcased a band at the peak of their powers. Understandably, ANGELUS APATRIDA were absolutely itching to get back on the road, which they eventually did with a vengeance.

“We started doing some shows trying to keep things going until the summer of 2021, and then at the end of the year we were able to do some important venues and festivals,” recalls guitarist/vocalist Guillermo Izquierdo. “We spent 2022 and 2023 touring, mostly in Europe and North America. We’ve played Hellfest, Graspop, Dynamo, Resurrection Fest, Rock Fest and Leyendas del Rock, and we did our first headlining tour in the U.S. and Canada. In February 2023 we did the last four dates of the tour in Spain with four total sell outs!”

Clearly one of the hardest-working bands in metal, ANGELUS APATRIDA were not content with simply returning to the live arena. Even as they toured, work on their next album began. Pre-production for 'Aftermath' was finished in March 2023, and the band swiftly hit the studio in their hometown of Albacete, once again collaborating with trusted live and studio engineer Juanan López on the capturing of these new metal explosions. The finished tracks were then sent to the legendary Zeuss (Rob Zombie/Overkill/Hatebreed) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, Massachusetts and polished to a devastating sheen. The results speak for themselves: 'Aftermath' is titanium-plated modern thrash of the highest order.

“Every time we sit down and write new music, we try to do the best we can and to put all the new things and experiences we had over the last few years into the mix,” says Guillermo. “The new songs are pure ANGELUS APATRIDA. They’ve got every single essence of the band. There are many songs containing more personal feelings than on previous records. We’re going deep into our souls and feelings sometimes. Since we are living strange, difficult and dark times, we liked the concept of an aftermath. After everything that has happened since 2020 and is still happening in the world, in our society, and in our lives, a lot of strong feelings have come through in the music and lyrics.”

'Aftermath' is undoubtedly the most heartfelt and powerful record in ANGELUS APATRIDA’s illustrious history, but it’s also one of the heaviest and most direct. From the neck-wrecking adrenaline rush of opener "Scavenger" to the dark might of the closing "Vultures And Butterflies," the Spanish quartet’s eighth studio record displays the songwriting muscle and playing prowess of bands like Metallica, Testament and Pantera, while still delivering a huge, jolting dose of ANGELUS APATRIDA’s distinctive trademark attack.

“We can describe 'Aftermath' as what metal means to us,” Guillermo says. “It contains the best songs we've ever written. It is just very difficult to pick just one or two highlights on this album since every single track could be a single itself.”

Confirming their sturdy reputation in the global metal scene, ANGELUS APATRIDA invited some heavyweight figures to add their talents to 'Aftermath.' Hatebreed’s iconic frontman Jamey Jasta lends his caustic bark to "Snob," while Queensrÿche vocalist Todd La Torre lends his spectacular tones to "Vultures And Butterflies." Elsewhere, Pablo Garcia, guitarist with Spanish power metal legends Warcry, displays his virtuosity on the incendiary "Fire Eyes," and Spanish rap star Sho-Hai brings the noise on the brooding "What Kills Us All. "

With no need to regain momentum, ANGELUS APATRIDA is more ready than most to let rip again in 2023. 'Aftermath' marks a pinnacle in this band’s determined and always fruitful career. It’s a defiant, uplifting and resolutely metal-as-fuck response to an era defined by chaos and fear. It’s the sound of ANGELUS APATRIDA, doing what they do, but bigger, better, louder and with more passion than ever. 

“As soon as the album is released, we are starting a huge live campaign,” adds Guillermo. “We start with a big European tour that will cover most of the mainland and the U.K., and we are already working on getting back to Oceania and Asia, Latin America and making our return to the United States and Canada during the first half of 2024. Expect a great live festival season for summer 2024 and more tours! We’re coming!”

Line-up:

Guillermo Izquierdo – Vocals, Lead/Rhythm Guitars

David G. Álvarez – Lead, Rhythm Guitars

José J. Izquierdo – Bass Guitar

Víctor Valera – Drums

Special Guests:

Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) - vocals, "Snob "

Pablo García (Warcry) - guitars, "Fire Eyes"

Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche) - vocals, "Vultures and Butterflies"

Sho-Hai - vocals, "What Kills Us All"

Produced by Angelus Apatrida.

Recordings handled by Juanan López at Baboon Records in Albacete, Spain

Mixing and mastering by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Overkill, Hatebreed, Municipal Waste, Shadows Fall) at Planet-Z in Wilbraham, MA, USA.)

Album Artwork: Gyula Havancsák (Annihilator, Destruction,

Stratovarius)

Photo Credit: Javier Bragado

Discography:

Evil Unleashed – CD 2006

Give ‘Em War – CD 2007

Clockwork – CD/LP 2010

The Call – CD/LP 2012

Evil Unleashed / Give 'Em War – 2CD 2013

Hidden Evolution – CD/LP 2015

Cabaret de la Guillotine – CD/LP 2018

Angelus Apatrida – CD/LP 2021

Aftermath – CD/LP 2023

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Paledusk Drop "Rumble" Feat. Masato — LISTEN

Japanese futuristic hyper-pop metal trio Paledusk celebrate the power of authenticity on new single "RUMBLE," featuring Masato from coldrain, out now via Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records.

Listen below. 

Paledusk will also embark on their first-ever tour of North America, supporting metalcore monsters Polaris on the Fatalism Tour, alongside Currents and Varials. All dates are below.

Like a bull in a china shop, Paledusk break free of restraint on new single "RUMBLE," taking listeners on a rollercoaster ride through genre-defying moments of energized jubilance and moody fusion. An anthemic offering calling for the freedom to create authentically and without limit, "RUMBLE" represents Paledusk in their truest form. The riotous three-piece bounce off the walls as they traverse unique and contrasting sonic ground.

The band's diverse sound has captured the attention of music tastemakers across the world, with the band announcing earlier this year their signing to Sharptone Records for Europe, United Kingdom, North America, and South America. With Greyscale Records already covering Australia and New Zealand, Paledusk are on a steady path to world domination. The trio's sights have been set firmly on taking over the world with their unique blend of skittish instrumentals with melodramatic sprinklings since their formation in 2014.

For most bands, chaos and insanity are used as colourful descriptive words, but for Paledusk they're somewhat of an understatement. From their sound, to their videos, to their onstage performances, electronic-metalcore powerhouse Paledusk leave nothing behind as they carve a path that is truly one of a kind.

Since the release of their EP Happy Talk, word has spread like wildfire about the trio from the Japanese island of Kyushu. The band has gone on to release multiple singles with some of Japan's most hyped artists, and now they set their sights on international stages. 

Their ferocious live performance earned them a place at Australia's Good Things Festival 2022 last December, where they showcased a collection of their eclectic repertoire alongside the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Deftones, NOFX, TISM, and so many more, visiting stages in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

Inheriting the conventional digital rock feel of pioneers like Japanese experimental band The Mad Capsule Markets and English electronic dance act The Prodigy, Paledusk continue on their path, proudly leading the way for lawless metalcore, carrying the baton for the punk community and promising to keep their listeners guessing. 

PALEDUSK ON TOUR:
WITH POLARIS, CURRENTS + VARIALS:
10/5 — Los Angeles, CA — Echoplex
10/7 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/8 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
10/10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Soundwell
10/11 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
10/13 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
10/14 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall
10/15 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs
10/17 — Toronto, CAN — The Danforth Music Hall
10/18 — Montreal, CAN — Club Soda
10/20 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
10/21 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
10/22 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
10/23 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
10/25 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
10/26 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
10/27 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
10/28 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues
10/30 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall

Ice Nine Kills Announces "Meat & Greet: The Horrorwood Saga Comes To A Tasteful End"

To Debut New Single & Music Video In Full-Length Movie Premiere Event

Ice Nine Kills Presents

 Meat & Greet: The Horrorwood Saga Comes To A Tasteful End 

Taking Place At The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood And Via Live Stream On Thursday, October 12th

Tickets Are Available to Members of The Psychos Only Club Now

General On-Sale Starting Wednesday, October 4th at 10am PT HERE

After a career defining, chart topping album and the two-year unfolding of the The Horrorwood Saga over seven previously released music videos, murdersome metal trailblazers Ice Nine Kills are ready to bring the curtain down on their blood-soaked ‘Welcome To Horrorwood’ era. On October 12th, Ice Nine Kills will present “Meat & Greet: The Horrorwood Saga Comes to a Tasteful End” - a globally live streamed event taking place at The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood - where the band will premiere their brand new single “Meat & Greet” and present into evidence this last piece of the Horrorwood puzzle in the form of the accompanying music video. Fans can pre-save ‘Meat & Greet’ now at https://found.ee/MeatGreet

Early access to the tickets to the event are available to members of the Psychos Only Club now with general on-sale starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4th at 10am PT at https://found.ee/INKTastefulEnd. Tickets are priced at $13 each and are extremely limited.

This very special gathering at the iconic Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, CA will be hosted by Ice Nine Kills frontman and prime suspect in several ongoing murder investigations, Spencer Charnas along with legendary entertainment journalist, Ryan J Downey. The event will serve as the global launch of “Meat & Greet” and the debut screening of the complete Horrorwood Saga as all eight official music videos are presented as one complete film for the first time ever.

Fans lucky enough to attend the horror extravaganza will also be treated to a live Q&A panel with Spencer Charnas, legendary horror icon, Bill Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2) who stars as the lead detective in the Horrorwood Saga and special guests, exclusive event merch, custom horror-themed beverages, photo ops and unique opportunities to get up close with iconic pieces of Ice Nine Kills memorabilia. Fans around the world will also be able to join the murderous festivities remotely as the band will be livestreaming the whole event for free on their YouTube channelstarting at 7:30pm PT/10:30pm ET. 

Speaking on this momentous, grand finale event, Spencer Charnas shares:

“After two years and eight music videos, we’re ready to bring the ‘Welcome To Horrorwood’ saga to a shocking and tasteful climax with the premiere of ‘Meat & Greet’. This event will be an immersive multimedia experience celebrating the entire blood-soaked era of ‘The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood’. It will surely be a night to dismember…”! 

“Meat & Greet” will also herald the imminent release of the band’s most intricate and detail-oriented release yet, ‘Welcome To Horrorwood Under Fire’, a 3LP Deluxe Edition of Chart-Topping Album 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood'. The release will land on October 20th via Fearless Records and will feature the original album, now with the addition of ‘Meat & Greet’, two reimagined tracks and a limited edition, wearable Silence mask, all encased in a super limited and highly collectible flame-engulfed box set. Pre-orders are available HERE. 

Speaking on the release, Charnas said 

“Bigger, bloodier and more brutal, we’ve taken the ‘Silver Scream 2’ and literally set it ablaze! ‘Welcome To Horrorwood: Under Fire', is our most ambitious and intricately designed piece of INK memorabilia to date. Designed by the legendary, Mike Cortada, The 3D flame-engulfed artwork comes to life through real illuminated lightbulbs built into the custom packaging. Encased within is a collection that includes the original album, a brand new studio track, 2 new re-imaginings of fan favorites and a haunting orchestral version of the ENTIRE album by the incredible Francesco Ferrini. But, the slicing on the cake is a wearable limited edition SILENCE mask straight out of the INK cinematic universe. Complete with a death certificate of authenticity signed by yours truly, this boxset is the ultimate collectible for the most die hard of our psychos."

With one final twist of the knife, Ice Nine Kills are closing out their most horrific and ambitious era in spectacular, blockbuster fashion. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this gruesome conclusion. Purchase your tickets to attend ‘Ice Nine Kills Presents - Meat & Greet: The Horrorwood Saga Comes To A Tasteful End’ in-person HERE or tune into the global livestream for free via the Ice Nine Kills YouTube channel

ABOUT ICE NINE KILLS

Decadent, devious and fiercely insane, Ice Nine Kills celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on 2018’s The Silver Scream which spawned Top 10 Mainstream Rock single “A Grave Mistake” and Top 20 hit “Savages”. 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 and which the band perfected on 2021's chart-topping smash hit ’The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.’

The phenomenally successful album, released in October 2021, scored Ice Nine Kills their first Top 20 position (#18) on the Billboard Top 200, topped the Digital and Current Hard Music charts, hit Top 5 on the Current Rock, Independent, Current Albums and Album Sales charts and has clocked up 177 million cross-platform streams to date and 15 million YouTubeviews for singles “Hip To Be Scared”, “Assault & Batteries”, “Rainy Day”, "Funeral Derangements", "Take Your Pick", "The Shower Scene" and most recently, "Welcome To Horrorwood".

Since the release of 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood', Ice Nine Kills have seen phenomenal growth. Throughout 2022 they toured the US extensively on 3 legs of The Trinity of Terror, have supported Metallica in packed, sold-out stadiums around the world on their M72 World Tour, toured the US with Slipknot and launched their enormously successful horror convention, The Silver Scream Con, which just celebrated it's second, sold-out edition last month. Spencer was featured in the music video for the official song from Scream 6 - Demi Lovato's "Still Alive", an Ice Nine Kills flyer was used in the movie and featured a Spencer-recommended easter egg. Since spring of this year, as well as wowing packed-out stadiums around the world with Metallica, Ice Nine Kills have headlined numerous sold-out shows on their Wurst Vacation European tour and thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Download Festival to huge acclaim from both critics and fans alike. They then toured the US with Falling In Reverse on their Popular Monstour run and hit the road for 'Fear The Premiere' US headline shows in August. Ice Nine Kills will be finishing the year on a high with the release of 'Welcome To Horrorwood Under Fire' and the Kiss of Death co-headline tour with In This Moment.



The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, Ice Nine Kills have 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 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 last 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 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 717 million career streams to date and over 204 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

Dan Sugarman - Guitar

Ricky Armellino - Guitar

Joe Occhiuti - Bass

Patrick Galante - Drums