TESTAMENT AND NUCLEAR BLAST, A MATCH MADE IN HELL

June 25, 2023

Nuclear Blast is proud to announce that the complete TESTAMENT catalog has been acquired and the band signed for an additional 3 albums in the future! The signing took place before the band’s fiery performance at Hellfest this past weekend. Fans will now be able to listen to the band's seminal albums The Legacy and The New Order on the DSP of their choice!

Chuck Billy states, "After a long history of making music and TESTAMENT teaming up with Nuclear Blast in 2008 with The Formation of Damnation to the current release Titans of Creation, we have taken it to the next level and have reclaimed our 6 albums from Atlantic Records and have delivered them to Nuclear Blast to be re-released. Along with the Atlantic catalog, TESTAMENT will sign a new 3-album deal with NB worldwide. We are so grateful to be with the Best Heavy Metal label in the world that will spread TESTAMENT's Legacy."

Eric Peterson comments, "We signed with NB back in 2008 and it’d been a perfect fit for us ever since then. Incidentally, our older catalog with Atlantic Records - The Legacy, The New Order, Practice What You Preach, Souls of Black, The Ritual, and Low - have returned to us and we feel it’s a great new start to have NB Release these albums again with some new unreleased artwork, photos, etc. Also, we will be signing a new three-album deal with them! So the future for Metal is looking very, very bright! Cheers!"

Tommy Jones Nuclear Blast U.S. Label Manager adds:
"One of my favorite guitars as a kid was my dark red Ibanez Saber (540S) with the wizard neck. I purchased that guitar to sound like Alex Skolnick who played that model and color back in the day. So all these years later to be signing those OG, genre-defining TESTAMENT albums that were such an early influence like The New Order, Practice What You Preach, and Souls of Black, as well as new TESTAMENT albums to Nuclear Blast, is completing a full circle for me. Truly an 'If the 15-year-old me could see this' type of moment. It’s time to continue 'The Legacy' with Nuclear Blast!”

Stream The Legacy here: https://testament.bfan.link/thelegacy
Stream The New Order here:https://testament.bfan.link/the-new-order

Catch TESTAMENT live:
09/17 US Anaheim, CA - Metal Injection Festival At House Of Blues
10/31 - 11/04 US Miami, FL- Headbangers Boat 2023

Nine Left Dead Release New Single "Blaming Us" via Dead Ned Productions

June 21, 2023

With 400,000+ streams worldwide Nine Left Dead returns with “Blaming Us”, the second single off their forthcoming EP Love After Death. A gripping tale about picking up the pieces of a broken heart and trying to move forward. This stripped down rock ballad was recorded in Nashville,TN at East Iris Studios (formerly the House of Blues Studio) with multi-platinum producer Malcolm Springer (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20).

"'Blaming Us' is a love ballad story about a broken relationship after pouring everything into each other and still feeling like you failed. It's a beautifully dark story and this version of the song is stripped down to piano and strings," says the band.

Nine Left Dead recently made the trip to Nashville, Tennessee to record their
new EP Love After Death with multi platinum producer Malcolm Springer at East Iris Studios (formerly House of Blues Studio).

The full EP Love After Death will be available July 21st.

Nine Left Dead is a rock band formed in the small town of Amber, Oklahoma
that began as a coping mechanism for lead singer Travis Jones through his
battle of leukemia. Writing music about the stories of life, love, loss, and all
the beautifully tragic and romantic pieces became his escape.

After pairing up with like minded musician and friend Steven Jones, the duo
put together a band that thrived in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.
They went on to win a battle of the bands that would put them on a path to
work with multi platinum artist Cody Hanson of Hinder with whom they
recorded their first major album with over 400,000 plus streams , The Wrong
Things.

This led to them playing with bands such as Hinder, Pop Evil, Papa
Roach, Halestorm, Seether, Three Days Grace, Puddle of Mudd, Candlebox, Scotty Austin and more.

The group has since added guitarist, vocalist, and additional song writer
Brad Scott and then Tyler Medley joined the band to play bass.

Stream/Download "Blaming Us"

https://bfan.link/blaming-us

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Indie rock / postpunk duo PARA LIA presents 'Yellow Rose' single, mirroring the fragility of life

June 20, 2023

“J Mascis style guitar works alongside sharply defined songwriting, with elements of The Cure in their late 80s pomp” ~ Clash Magazine

"The embers of Arcade Fire and The Mission with a more pop bent... Listen on repeat to invigorate your day" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Superior in their own-right without reinventing the wheels of the past" ~ Skope Magazine

"Captivates immediately and guides you through the theatric, robust vocals"~ Imperfect Fifth

Melodic indie / alternative rock duo Para Lia presents their new single 'Yellow Rose', an ode to losing a loved one who can never be forgotten and keeping a piece of them in your heart - forever. Loaded with melody, this dreamy rock composition is the second taste of their album 'In Clash With The Zeitgeist', to be released on August 25 via Berlin label About Us Records.

The yellow rose stands for loyalty, close friendships and the circle of trust. Here, Para Lia creates the perfect symbiosis of these - melancholy with warmth, sadness with joy, and the prospects of hope - all at the same time.

Para Lia is multi-instrumentalist René Methner and vocalist Cindy Methner. Born of their love for Greece, the name "para lia" (παραλία) means “coast” or “beach" in Greek is full of mystery and optimism, both having its story and evoking balance between the masculine and feminine. Raised in the eastern part of a divided Germany, they are now based in Cottbus (near Berlin).

Para Lia's music is influenced by the rhythms and tones of ‘90s alt-rock and the synth density of ‘80s darkwave. Their own sound blends melodic guitars, along with distinctive lead guitar and resonant synths.

"This is a song about the loss of a loved person, a very emotive track and an attempt to mirror the fragility of life in the song's arrangement. Para Lia is joined here by two fantastic musicians – Fady Haddad from Baltimore, who provides beautiful synth parts and also joined us on our last album for two tracks. And Christian Georgi - a classical musician, who has been part of the staff at the Staatstheater Cottbus for many years - who plays the E-piano on this track," says René Methner.

Album pre-order https://paralia.lnk.to/Clash
Order the 'Yellow Rose' single https://paralia.lnk.to/YellowRose

Cindy Methner adds, "What is the best way to express emotions? Spoiler: there are not so many ways. Whether it’s joy, excitement, melancholy or sadness. Often you can feel several things at once and you don't even recognise what you‘re dealing with. This is especially the case when you lose somebody important in your life - whatever the reason, wherever it takes place. this applies to friends, soulmates as well as family - people who have grown dear to you.

This follows up the lead single 'Sunchild', a driving, guitar-laden indie rock lead track that is accompanied by a fun-filled nostalgic self-directed video.

Ignoring the zeitgeist of this day and age, Para Lia creates music that is far from mainstream. Debuting with the 'Soap Bubble Dreams' album in 2019, followed by 'Gone With The Flow', which involved artists from the USA, Canada and the UK, as well as a collaborative interactive art exhibition with painter Louis Renzoni.

Now Para Lia is ready to enter the next chapter with the new album 'In Clash With The Zeitgeist'. Self-recorded and produced at their home studio, these tracks were then mastered by Thommy Hein (Die Ärzte, Nina Hagen, Udo Lindenberg) at Tonstudios Berlin. This album sees them blend their love for late 80’s and early 90’s indie rock with 60’s influences, psychedelic, garage rock and early prog rock elements.

'In Clash With The Zeitgeist' sees Para Lia grow on yet another level with the band expanding from two members to six with an eye towards upcoming live performances.

As of June 16, 'Yellow Rose' is available digitally across fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The full album 'In Clash With The Zeitgeist' will be released, both digitally and on vinyl, on August 25.

ALBUM CREDITS
René Methner - guitars, bass guitar, keys, drum programming, vocals
Cindy Methner - vocals
Fady Haddad - synth on 'Yellow Rose‘
Christian Georgi - e-piano on 'Yellow Rose‘ and 'Sunchild (Reprise)'
Andreas Jäpel - vocals on 'Mr. Perry'
Lyrics and music by René Methner
Recorded and produced by Para Lia
Mixed by Para Lia and Thommy Hein
Mastered by Thommy Hein at The Thommy Hein Tonstudios Berlin
Cover artwork by: Georgia Moschogianni
P&C 2023 Para Lia under exclusive license to About Us Records GmbH
'Sunchild' video by René Methner

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MUSIC PRODUCER & SONGWRITER, ROWA RELEASES “I’M WILD”

June 20, 2023

SET TO PERFORM AT TWO LA PRIDE EVENTS

June 23rd: Junior High Los Angeles

June 24th: Paradise Garage

Singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist ROWA, has released her ethereal new single “I’m Wild,” today. "I'm Wild" expresses a surreal interpretation of ROWA's experience as an artist, a pursuit that often feels like a never ending echo chamber in which it's hard to relate with the outside world. ROWA uses a unique play on words to represent the underlying meaning behind this strong and forward focused track. She explores her reality as a genre defying artist in the world of the mundane, and asks the listener to lift the veil and join her on her "wild side." "I'm Wild" is ROWA's attempt at a siren song asking listeners to join her in this new and exciting realm of music she is creating in an ever changing industry. ROWA shows she is the modern day interpretation of the "Wild Woman, " aka someone who would have been burned at the stake in a different generation.

ROWA produced "I'm Wild" using Ableton Software and played both the guitar and synthesizer on the track. With a hauntingly deep bass line that gives the listener the feeling that there is more to come, the song is dripping in ear candy with lush guitar samples and a stackato pluck echoing perfectly over an 808 bass. Atop the bass and harmonic elements, are sophisticated beat compositions using unique percussive sounds creating a trap-like beat with unlikely yet sophisticated sounds.

STREAM “I’M WILD” HERE

ROWA will be performing "I'm Wild" live at two pride focused events this week in Los Angeles. She will be accompanied by her very own dance troupe the "Naughty GXRLs," which consists of a group of professional dancers from Los Angeles that formed through friendship and a shared love for the performing arts. Friday June 23rd at Junior High Los Angeles, a space which prioritizes female, queer, non-binary and artists of color. June 24th at "Paradise Garage" a boutique queer art event held at new event space "Speed Los Angeles" alongside queer performers such as Violet Chachki and Satur9 Rising. ROWA has been heavily active throughout PRIDE MONTH having performed a small tour of shows in New Orleans, Louisiana during Pride weekend. ROWA identifies as pansexual and is extremely active in the queer scene of artists in Los Angeles having performed with exciting peers such as Star Amerasu, Sevyn 0000, Violet Chachki and Izzy Speers. ROWA wishes to inspire other female music producers and queer people like herself to continue to pursue technical skills in music in a long male dominated industry.

more about the Naughty GXRLS dance troupe: The Naughty GXRLs dance troupe is a collective of dancers start by ROWA when she shot her first music video for her debut single "Naughty GXRL." On the eve of her 2023 debut she worked with her good friend and creative collaborator, Lee Gumbs, to create a live performance group for ROWA's live performances and residencies at locations such as General Lee's Cocktail House and Soho Warehouse in DTLA. The group consists of many talent dancers such as Molly Sienna, Eliana Grimes, Lee Gumbs and Angel Innis. Members of the group can be seen in many exciting productions, including Angel Innis who recently went on tour with Kali Uchis.

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Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, ROWA picked up her life and immediately left after graduating high school. Always marching to the beat of her own drum, she then traveled nomadically for years playing mandolin and guitar in several bands across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. However, ROWA’s voracious appetite to create wasn’t fulfilled, and she eventually settled in New Orleans and later Los Angeles to pursue her music career. While the world stayed dormant during a time of isolation, ROWA sat in her studio in Los Angeles learning to produce music. What has since ensued is a unique blend of sonic and visual work; her genre-defying sound has gained her cult recognition amongst the Los Angeles underground, with multiple event residencies under her belt at reputable venues. ROWA’s interactive performances, eclectic DJ sets and knack for curation are known to pull a crowd on a mere Tuesday night. The audience steps into the ROWAVERSE for an immersive escape from the drags of city living, ROWA unfurls her sonic performances in pop star format accompanied by her magical web of highly skilled dancer friends. ROWA is dedicated to pursuing an independent career in music as a female producer and hopes her efforts will inspire other young women to pursue their own technical skills in music. ROWA has cultivated an environment for Los Angeles creatives and young professionals to link up and network with their local community, and can be expected to host more events in 2023.

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Conquer Divide Share "the INVISIBLE" — LISTEN

June 19, 2023

NEW ALBUM SLOW BURN OUT SEPTEMBER 8 VIA MASCOT RECORDS

CONQUER DIVIDE — the international five-piece band hailing from the U.S., U.K., and Canada who have generated accolades from Octane, Revolver, Alternative Press, Modern Drummer, Loudwire, and more — recently announced their new album. Slow Burn will arrive September 8 via Mascot Records. Pre-order it here.

The band — vocalist Kiarely Taylor, bassist/vocalist Janel Duarte, guitarist Isabel Johnson, drummer Samantha Landa, and guitarist Kristen Sturgis— has today shared the new single "the INVISIBLE." Listen below.

"'the INVISIBLE' has many lived-in, emotional layers that paint a picture that takes you right back to your youth, especially if you are part of an alt scene and made to feel like an outcast," the band explains, offering insight into the song. "It confronts the dynamic between your true self and your desire to be accepted by the 'cool kids.' One day, you realize that you don't need to seek validation from those in a sad state of affairs. They project their insecurities onto others because they lack emotional maturity and self-esteem."

Landing on the Billboard charts, the band's 2015 self-titled debut racked up more than 30 million streams, driven by powerful tracks like the Kerrang! Awards Best Song nominee "At War." After a hiatus, CONQUER DIVIDE reemerged on the scene with the heavy and anthemic "Chemicals" in 2020, which Alternative Press called a "contender for best hard rock/metalcore crossover of the year."

The following year, "Messy" became the No. 1 Most Added on Billboard's Hard Rock Indicator Chart. Described by Rock Sound as a "monster" track "designed for arenas," "Paralyzed" offered the first taste of CONQUER DIVIDE's long-awaited sophomore album. Inspired by guitarist Kristen Sturgis' "harrowing experiences as a nurse amid the pandemic" (Revolver Magazine), the emotional and vulnerable "Paralyzed" was nominated by Metal Hammer for Best Metal Song of 2022. "FCKBOI," a collaboration with Electric Callboy, has been streamed over 13 million times on Spotify alone. They've had multiple singles on SXM Octane and were featured in the Next Wave Concert Series.

Slow Burn ushers in a new era for CONQUER DIVIDE, one defined by breathtaking sonic refinement, intensely personal lyrical storytelling, and a seamless balance between hard-hitting modern metal and irresistible melody. Slow Burn is stacked with confessional expressions of vulnerability, frustration, and, ultimately, hope. Each song on Slow Burn summons forth brand new levels of catharsis.

THY CATAFALQUE Premiere New Album

June 19, 2023

THY CATAFALQUE are streaming their new album on the Season of Mist YouTube channel. Listen to all nine tracks below.

'Alföld' is THY CATAFALQUE's 11th album and it shows once again the myriad ways that Tamás Kátai and his collaborators keep evolving. "Néma vermek" wraps things up by harkening back to the old-fashioned, pulverizing black metal that the band cut their teeth with during the early '00s. It's named after the Great Hungarian Plain, which is where Kátai grew up.

But 'Alföld' continues to push THY CATAFALQUE's experimental streak even further, leaning into fretless bass and wobbly synths that cast the same eerie glow as the The Twilight Zone. The album busts right down the door with "A scend hegyei", a progressive bent on doom metal that welcomes in Ahriman's Lambert Lédeczy, who grunts like a fire-breathing dragon.

'Alföld' will be released via Season of Mist on June 16, 2023. Pre-save the album HERE or pre-order it from the Season of Mist store HERE.

THY CATAFALQUE’s humble genius Tamás Kátai abandons any and all prenotions of tradition. Intertwining elements from a vast swath of unrelated genres, from jazz to pop to folk, and everything in between, THY CATAFALQUE masterfully crafts an eclectic sound that breaks down any generic barriers or borders. Following the massive success of 2021’s critically-acclaimed ‘Vadak’ the entity returns with ‘Alföld’ another esoteric monument in its already storied catalogue.

Originally, THY CATAFALQUE emerged as a black metal band founded by singer/keyboard player Tamás Kátai with the aid of guitarist/bassist János Juhász. Following their joined debut ‘Sublunary Tragedies’ (1999), the Hungarians evolved into quite different directalfons, but steadily gaining more followers in the process through the following albums, ‘Microcosmos’ (2001) and the self-released ‘Tűnő idő tárlat’ (2004).

On their fourth full-length, ‘Róka hasa Rádió’ (2009), THY CATAFALQUEinvited Ágnes Tóth from neo-folk outfit THE MOON AND THE NIGHTSPIRIT and Attila Bakos to add their haunting vocals. With fifth album ‘Rengeteg’ (2011), Tamás Kátai finally went solo with the help of guest musicians that again included Ágnes Tóth an Attila Bakos. Dubbing his eclectic musical amalgamation avant-garde metal, the Hungarian explored new sonic possibilities with ‘Sgùrr’ (2015). The sixth full-length turned out to be slightly more complex than its successor, ‘Meta’ (2016), which returned to a more direct approach without losing the steadily growing sonic diversity. In 2018, THY CATAFALQUE continued this path with the release of ‘Geometria’. THY CATAFALQUE delivered another spectacular musical mosaic with their ninth full-length entitled ‘Naiv’, inspired by the “Naïve Art” movement.

In 2021, THY CATAFALQUE return with ‘Vadak’. Meaning “Wildlings” in Hungarian, the album title is a deliberate clue to the exotic and feral essence of ‘Vadak.’ Like seedlings scattered throughout the forest by the mere forces of nature, THY CATAFALQUE’s imaginative sound grows with an organic sense of whimsy, cultivated within the vast influences of our megacosm. Thematically, ‘Vadak’ is a foreboding lesson in mortality. Emphasizing the fragility that is shared by man and beast alike, the record explores our Freudian life instincts, in which we inherently fear and run from the ultimate goal of existence: death.

At its core, ‘Alföld’ expresses the familiar hallmarks that are unique to only THY CATAFALQUE, and yet, it is an unpredictable magnum opus, returning to the raw side of Kátai and his esteemed co-conspirators. The album puts forth an elegance that cannot be matched or rivalled by any musical contemporary, taking fans on an adventure that is rife with excitement, drama, and unbridled craftsmanship.

Mixed by: Tamás Kátai in Budapest, Hungary
Mastered by: Imperial Mastering, Austin, Texas, U.S.A., Colin Davis

Recording line-up:
Tamás Kátai - guitar, bass, keyboards, programs, vocals
Martina Veronika Horváth (The Answer Lies In The Black Void, Mansur) - vocals
Lambert Lédeczy (Ahriman, Mörbid Carnage) - vocals
Bálint Bokodi - vocals
Gábor Veres (Watch My Dying) - vocals
Gábor Dudás (Reason) - vocals
Breno Machado - lead guitar
Daniele Belli - acoustic guitar, double bass
Dario Cei – flute
Chris Lyons - violin, viola
Ido Romano - ney
Samuel Chacon - fretless bass
Austris Apenis - French horn

Guest musicians:
Martina Veronika Horváth – Track 4
Lambert Lédeczy – Track 1, 4, 6
Bálint Bokodi – Track 2, 3
Gábor Veres – Track7, 9
Gábor Dudás – Track 6
Breno Machado – Track 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
Daniele Belli – Track 5
Dario Cei – Track 5
Ido Romano – Track 6
Samuel Chacon – Track 3
Austris Apenis – Track 4, 7

Cover artwork:
Photography by Orsolya Karancz
Lay-out by Tamás Kátai

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/thycatafalque
https://www.instagram.com/thy_catafalque
https://www.youtube.com/user/kataitamas

Booking contact: kataitamas@gmail.com

THY CATAFALQUE Live Dates
30 Jun 23 Orfu (HU) Fishing on Orfu Festival

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TCAlfold
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/thycatalfold

Formats:
Digital
CD Mediabook
Vinyl in various colours

AFTERMATH Releases Single ""SLAVeABLE (We're not your animals)" via Zoid Entertainment!

June 12, 2023

"Slaveable (We're Not Your Animals)” with a catchy chorus, bass sound to melt your face, and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE-laden lead guitar."

- Dimitris Kontogeorgakos, Metal Kaoz

"The rebellious exclamation of “we’re not your animals” in the snarling and rambunctious 'SLAVeABLE'."

- Nick Balazs, Bravewords

“'Slaveable (We’re Not Your Animals)'. There is somewhat of a classic rock or glam element to this track as it has that guitar sound of the 90’s era, with drums filling in the space with sustained hits, but lead vocals tear through the next section with strength and power. Electric guitar has its time to solo once more over drums and bass guitar into hyperdrive mode before cymbal hits kick in also, then several clatter of cymbals leads to the vocals bringing back the sustained notation from before. There is still refusal of vocals backing down as they deliver the message in the track and theme is very well portrayed as it has done so."

- Andrew Harvey, Metal-Temple

"'SLAVeABLE (We’re Not Your Animals)' packs a catchy as fuck chorus and its stripped-back aesthetic, and almost hard rock flavour, showcases the bands ‘classic’ style in inimitable style."

- Chris Jennings, Worship Metal

Stream "SLAVeABLE (We're not your animals)"

https://ffm.to/aftermath-slaveable

"From slaves with chains to sex slaves or debt slaves, slavery is a human concept. Invented by man against natural law. This song is about freedom. We aren’t your animals."

AFTERMATH released their highly anticipated new album, No Time to Waste via Zoid Entertainment/TLG/INgrooves on March 17, 2023. This marks the third album in a trilogy, and is a departure from the previous dark, concept album installment in the trilogy.

"We are really proud of this album. It completes a trilogy of albums that began with our debut. Written in the darkest period in modern history, we actually wrote this one as an album of hope. We streamlined it from our previous dark concept record. The ten songs on this album are heavy and energized. It’s a metal record with a message and that message is we can do this together but we have no time to waste." - Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis.

Stream/Purchase No Time To Waste

https://ffm.to/aftermath-nttw

Chicago based Aftermath, fronted by Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis, formed in October 1985 when Charlie and his schoolmate Steve Sacco (Guitar) got together. This early incarnation with Adam (Bass) and Ray Schmidt (Drums) released their first demo in 1986 featuring “Sentenced to Death”, “Revenge”, “Shotgun” and “The Aftermath”.

In 1987, they unleashed their second demo entitled Killing the Future featuring the tracks “When Will You Die”, “Going No Place”, “Chaos”, “Meltdown” and “War for Freedom”. The band pursued a mind-blowing speed and technical brand of thrash that soon set them apart from the pack and in the process made them a pioneering crossover thrash band.

The tracks "War for Freedom" & "When Will You Die" were both featured on the British Metal Forces magazine_compilation LP Demolition: Scream Your Brains Out in 1988. Their appearance on the Metal Forces compilation further expanded the band's international appeal.

By 1988, the band's musical direction was changing, and Adam's raw and simple bass lines would soon be replaced with complex and technical bass parts handled at first by John Lovette. Ironically, John never played bass on any Aftermath recording and was not even a bass player. He wanted to join the band so badly, however, that he came to the audition with a friend's bass he had just started to play. The speed and complex playing he displayed were like nothing the members had ever seen before on bass. He landed the gig that day. When the band decided it was time to add a second guitarist, Lovette told his bandmates of his desire to switch to guitar and for the first time he came clean he was a guitar player pretending to be a bass player all along. His bass playing was surpassed by his guitar skills and the band found its second guitar player, but unfortunately the search for a bass player was forced to resume. Luckily, the search (for the time being, anyway) ended with Danny Vega. His warm and precise playing was the perfect complement to the guitar playing of Lovette and Sacco and worked amazingly well with Schmidt's powerful drumming. With Lovette handling most of the song writing duties, Aftermath was about to make an unbelievable musical change.

By 1989, that change brought on by Lovette's writing and the band's musical tastes and stylings had slowed and matured as evidenced by the release of the underground classic demo Words That Echo Fear. Danny Vega was replaced on bass by Chris Waldron. The band went onto to become a trailblazing progressive/technical thrash band in the years that followed.

In 1990, based on the huge international success of the Words that Echo Feardemo, the metal label RoadRacer Records (a subsidiary of Roadrunner Records)approached the band for a demo deal, which resulted in a live four track demo featuring the songs “Eyes of Tomorrow”, “Afraid Of Time”, “The Act Of Unspoken Wisdom” and “Reflecting Pictures". Negotiations eventually broke down and Aftermath signed to New York's Big Chief Records. The label's collapse halfway through the recording sessions led to a long delay in finishing the record. While the band struggled to pay the studio bill, the album the band started to record in 1990 would not see the light of day for four years. The experience left the band reeling and forced them to issue the album under their own imprint with the help of their manager through Zoid Recordings in 1994. Four long years had passed since the initial recordings for the record Eyes of Tomorrow and the scene had dramatically changed.

The album was subsequently re-released on Thermometer Sound Surface / Zoidand released yet again four years (1998) later on Black Lotus Records in a re-mastered version.

Quite famously, Aftermath, in a notable court case Tsiolis v. Interscope. Records. Inc., 946 F.Supp. 1344, 1349 (N.D.III. 1996) sued high-profile millionaire rapper DR. DRE over the ownership of the Aftermath name. The Rapper tried to buy the name for $50,000, which the band rejected. The band sued him. As part of the settlement, Interscope Records signed the band. To the label's surprise, the band delivered a record under the moniker Mother God Moviestar. Its eponymous Electro-Metal debut was released in March 1998. The case has been studied in law schools around the US related to the issue of trademark dilution.

Aftermath has continued to receive critical acclaim as one of the major influences in the genre. The band was featured on pages 9 and 10 of Gary Sharpe-Young's A - Z of Thrash Metal, available on Cherry Red Books. Aftermath is also given an entire feature section in Alexandros Anesiadis’ 2019 book Crossover the Edge: Where Hardcore, Punk, and Metal Collide.

Twenty-five years after its formation, Aftermath's music made its return in 2011 with the release of the Box Set 25 YEARS OF CHAOS on Area Death Productions and the vinyl When Will You Die on F.O.A.D. The reemergence of one of the most original thrash bands ever continued in 2014 with their decision to reunite for several concerts in 2015.

Coming off their first show in 20 years at Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in their hometown of Chicago, the band ripped the stage apart at Headbanger’s Open Air in Hamburg, Germany that summer. In the Fall of 2015, the reunion continued with the reissue of Eyes of Tomorrow. With an expanded booklet and remastered by Paul Logus (Pantera, Steel Panther), Shadow Kingdom Records released the band's debut along with bonus material. Following this release was the Killing the Futurereissue on Divebomb Records. Once again Paul Logus remastered the tracks from their original source and created a wall of sound in the process. Killing the Future, along with the expanded booklet and bonus tracks from the band's 1986 first demo completed the celebration of the band's 30th anniversary.

In 2017, the band started writing the material for their new album. There is Something Wrong is an 11-song opus recorded by Chuck Macak. mastered by Ted Jensen and released through Ingrooves by Zoid Entertainment and The Label Group. A concept record in the truest sense of the word, the album features a mix of old-school crossover thrash and technical/progressive metal and is a commentary on what is wrong with the world today. A calling out of the masses to wake up and know the real enemy. The music is urgent, and the lyrics challenge the listener to seek the truth. Aftermath went back to its early days and revived its crossover thrash stylings on several songs, but those are only samples of what the listeners have in store for them once they put on their headphones and listen to There is Something Wrong in its entirety.

In 2020, Aftermath released a re-imagined version of the John Lennon classic, "Give Peace a Chance". The song was remixed and remastered for the new album and included on the record because of the message.

“John Lennon’s urgent call for peace in Give Peace a Chance is more important today than ever, and our call for peace with this cover is the perfect message to follow up our previous album. We released a dark concept album with a bleak message and felt it was important to follow that up with something positive. The visuals in the video are as important as the lyrics in a way. We live in a visual world today and this video needed to get out the message of HOPE. Having a young girl be the focus of the video was our way of getting that across. Seeing only positive acts when she puts on Lennon’s famous glasses was the perfect visual metaphor. Lennon’s message is transmitted not only through his lyrics but also through the perspective created by his unique lenses” says the band.

The video was directed by critically acclaimed video director Steven Nathan in New York City.

AFTERMATH is:
Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis - Vocals
Steve Sacco - Guitar
Ray Schmidt - Drums
George Lagis - Bass

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Slaughter To Prevail Announce 'Live In Moscow' Livestream, Drop Live Video For "Bratva"

June 10, 2023

Global Livestream PPV Event

LIVE IN MOSCOW

Taking Place Friday, June 16th At 7pm PT/10pm ET

Tickets Available HERE

Russian Deathcore demolishers, Slaughter To Prevail, have announced a global livestream PPV event, 'Live In Moscow' on Friday, June 16th at 7pm PT/10pm ET, with the stream being available to ticket holders to watch on demand until 11:59pm on Sunday, June 18th. Tickets for the global livestream can be purchased HERE along with two new t-shirt designs. The live stream will feature the band's sold-out performance at 1930 in Moscow that took place on December 15th, 2021 in front of 2500 fans and is directed by Nikita Korzhov with sound by Aleksandr Zhelekov.

To give fans a taste of what to expect from the upcoming livestream event, Slaughter To Prevail have dropped a live video of their performance of track "Bratva" from the show. The clip can be viewed below.

About Slaughter To Prevail

Slaughter To Prevail released their debut EP, 'Chapters Of Misery' in 2016 and followed with their debut full-length album, 'Misery Sermon' in 2017. They released stand alone singles "Agony" and "Demolisher" in 2019 and 2020 respectively, followed by their second full-length, Kostolom, released in 2021 to huge critical acclaim with Revolver describing the album as "one bloody deathcore barrage after another" when including it on their 25 Best Albums Of 2021 list and Metal Injection stating that "Kostolom proves that Slaughter to Prevail can get hooky without getting wimpy". Kostolom spawned massive hit singles "Baba Yaga" and "Zavali Ebalo".

The released anti-war anthem '1984' in August of 2022 to oppose Russia's war on Ukraine. The video for which has racked up 2.3 million views.

The band are one of the most popular and heavily featured bands within the YouTube 'reacts' community, on account of vocalist Alex Terrible's insane vocal abilities and his own YouTube channel which has over 1.01 million subscribers.

To date, the band have clocked up an impressive 971.1 million cross-platform streams.

Expect more from Slaughter To Prevail soon.

Slaughter To Prevail Are

Alex Terrible - Vocals

Jack Simmons - Guitar

Mikhail Petrov - Bass

Dmitry Mamedov - Guitar

Evgeny Novikov - Drums

Find Slaughter To Prevail Online:

SlaughterToPrevail.com

Deathbringer To Release Cult Classic Debut Album 'Homo Divisus' On Streaming Platforms For The First Time Ever

June 9, 2023

Deathbringer

To Release Cult Classic Debut Album

HOMO DIVISUS

Digitally For First Time Ever

Stream Now HERE

Belarusian progressive technical death metal titans, Deathbringer, have unleashed their 2007 debut album ‘Homo Divisus’ digitally for the first time ever via Unique Leader Records. The critically acclaimed album features 11 tracks of brutal and complex metal and was originally released on CD only in Russia and Europe, and has since become a cult classic among progressive death metal aficionados. The digital release marks the first time that the album is available worldwide and on all streaming platforms. Find ‘Homo Divisus’ on streaming platforms HERE and stream the full album on YouTube HERE.

Speaking on the digital release of their debut album, Deathbringer shares:

"Homo Divisus is our debut album, which was released in 2007 by a label from Russia Sound Age Productions. For us it was a huge event in our lives. We were young musicians who wanted to play progressive death metal, back at that time more influenced by Chuck Schuldiner and late Death era. These were the first music pieces written by us that were officially released. The album was very well received by listeners and critics around the world, we were getting very good reviews. Deathbringer finally started touring around Europe, beyond the borders of our country. That was a huge step forward for us as a young band from Belarus.

But the problem we realized later was that this album never had a proper digital release. And now after 16 years we are extremely happy that Homo Divisus will finally appear on all digital streaming services thanks to our label Unique Leader Records.

Deathbringer mastermind, guitarist and songwriter, Artyom Seryuk shares:

I’m sure that it will help to breathe in a new life into this album and it will conquer new listeners. Time flies fast, Deathbringer has a bit of a different musical form now, but Homo Divisus is still a very important and very dear release to me. It’s a really personal concept album into which I put all my heart and soul. It’s so satisfying to see how it obtains a new digital life now. Thanks ULR!

Deathbringer was formed in 2002 by guitarist Artyom Serdyuk in Grodno, Belarus. The band quickly gained a reputation for their intense live shows and their uncompromising style of progressive technical death metal. They have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the genre, such as Vader, Behemoth, Marduk, Hate, Devilyn, Sceptic, Katalepsy, Crionics and more. They also supported Cannibal Corpse in Minsk in 2004, but the gig was cancelled by local authorities half an hour before the show.

Deathbringer released their debut album ‘Homo Divisus’ in 2007 and toured extensively in Eastern Europe with bands like Hate and Crionics. The album received rave reviews from critics and fans worldwide. The album was re-released in 2010 and followed by another tour with Sceptic and Abused Majesty.

Since then, the band underwent frequent line-up changes and became an international act with members from Belarus and Poland. They celebrated their 10-year anniversary with a headlining tour in 2013 and started working on their second album. However, the recording process was delayed for several years due to health issues of frontman Artyom Serdyuk. He resumed the work in 2018 and collaborated with some of the best musicians in the scene, such as Bobby Koelble of Death, Tommy Talamanca of Sadist, Mariusz “Thrufel” Domaradzki of Masachist and Yattering, and Igor Kovalyov and Alex Sedin of the Belarusian metal scene. Following further set backs from the Covid-19 pandemic, the band finally finished the album in 2021 and finally released 'It' in 2022 via their new label home, the globally renowned, independent extreme metal label, Unique Leader Records.

Stream the debut album from JOHNNY THE BOY

June 8, 2023

Johnny the Boy are streaming their debut album on the Season of Mist YouTube channel. Listen to all eight tracks below.

Formed by current and former members of Crippled Black Phoenix, Johnny the Boy have emerged with a vile yet heartfelt spike of black metal. 'You' opens with "Die Already", a gloomy surge of industrial rock that's pierced by the pissed-off shrieks of Belinda Kordic.

"I truly think that Belinda's vocals are some of the most visceral, vicious and spiteful I've ever heard," says Justin Greaves, who refers to himself as a guiterrorist/drum avalanche.

It's an accurate description, too. "Crossings" is scarred by a hot sludge riff, while the climate disaster warning "Endlessly Senseless" lumbers downhill like a mudslide. Matt Crawford is no slouch, either. It's his swampy bass cloud that gives the album's seven-minute closer an apocalyptic sense of grief.

'You' will be released on June 9, 2023 via Season of Mist.

Pre-save the album HERE and pre-order "You" HERE.

Born from a simple idea, and eventually coalescing over the last couple of years into a fully-formed entity, JOHNNY THE BOY make music that fucking hurts. Armed with a scabrous but sculpted blend of ice-cold black metal, excoriating sludge and sinewy, white-knuckle rock’n’roll, the trio’s musical identity has arrived, perfectly imperfect and ready to eviscerate. Formed around a creative core of vocalist Belinda Kordic, guitarist Justin Greaves (both members of Crippled Black Phoenix) and bassist Matt Crawford (CBP alumnus and live bassist), JOHNNY THE BOY began life as an instinctive grab for something darker and nastier.

“It began at a rehearsal with Crippled Black Phoenix many, many years ago,” says Greaves. “We were rehearsing down at Arthur’s, where CBP used to practice, and it was during one of those rehearsals that I just got on the guitar, someone else got on the drums and we were just fart-arsing about, with Belinda doing her necro vocals! Then we posted a little clip online and people starting asking, ‘Oh, is this legit?’ Like always, it took fucking years to even think about doing anything, but it was always going to happen.”

“In the background, there’s the fact that in the first band I was ever in, I sang that way,” adds Kordic. “I really missed doing that. We both missed that whole Iron Monkey, Varukers, aggressive side of music. That’s the first way of singing that I loved, and I’ve missed doing it. So we always wanted to do this.”

Brought together by a love of dark, twisted and extreme music and energized by an opportunity to return to the full-bore hostilities of their earlier creative years, JOHNNY THE BOY‘s debut album 'You' is the final proof that the best ideas cannot be stopped. A collaborative effort that brought the evil best out of everyone involved, it’s an album that has been stewed in real blood, sweat and tears. But mainly sweat.

Recording Line-up:
Belinda - Vokillz
Justin Greaves - Guiterrorist & Drumbs
Matt Crawford - Bass Avalanche

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/johnny_the_boy
https://www.facebook.com/JTB444UVO

Recording Studio: Chapel Studios, Lincolnshire UK, Kapsylen Studio, Stockholm Sweden
Mixing: Kurt Ballou @ GodCity Studio, Salem MA. USA.
Mastering: Magnus Lindberg - Magnus Lindberg Productions, Stockholm, Sweden.

Artwork: JOHNNY THE BOY

Biography: Dom Lawson

Photos: Chantik Photography – www.chantik.nl

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

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

Formats:
Digital
CD Digipak
Vinyl in various colors

UK electronic producer RODNEY CROMWELL present collaborative single 'Memory Box (Solemn Arcade Revision)'

June 8, 2023

"A magical-realist synthpop collage" ~ Bandcamp Daily

"Rodney Cromwell is one of the world’s leading lights of retro-future synthpop" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Motorik mechanisation within a hypnotic electronic backdrop...Glorious" ~ Electricity Club.co.uk

"Delicious Melodies that are both simple and direct" ~ HI-FI World

"Buoyant" 4/5 ~ Shindig! Magazine

"Glorious pure synthpop... one of the most innovative, enjoyable electronic acts around" ~ XS Noise

Modern London synthpop icon Rodney Cromwell (a.k.a. Adam Cresswell of 90s indie folk band Saloon and 2000s electronic duo Arthur & Martha) and Solemn Arcade have teamed up to present ‘Memory Box’ Solemn Arcade Revision.

This is the debut release by Solemn Arcade, the musical guise of graphic designer and Happy Robots associate MJ Langthorne. Hauntology, post-rock and electronica collide in a mesmerizing reimagining of the title track from Rodney Cromwell's 'Memory Box' album.

'Memory Box' delves into the complexities of perception and the unreliability of our memories. How can we trust anything in a world where truth and honesty hold such little value? This hauntingly psychedelic song draws inspiration not only from the lucid dreamlike qualities of Marcel Proust’s writing and Enid Blyton's 'Faraway Tree' stories, but also from sonic pioneers like Broadcast, Movietone and Silver Apples.

Solemn Arcade embarks on a complete deconstruction of the original version of 'Memory Box', presenting a recontextualized version that strips away the vocals and immerses the song within a lo-fi, discordant sonic landscape. The listener is enveloped in a tapestry of atmospheric textures and electronic tones, as haunting synthesizers intertwine with reverberating guitars and feedback, creating an otherworldly soundscape that shimmers and evolves with each play.

This single follows Rodney Cromwell's recently-released 'The Winter Palace Remixes' EP, also released via London label Happy Robots Records.

'Memory Box - Solemn Arcade Revision' https://open.spotify.com/track/0mA4oz4uGcDDrswc86RDFX

Since debuting with the 'Age of Anxiety' album, Cromwell has been featured in NME, Electronic Sound, Huffington Post, Paste, Shindig!, Louder Than War, The Big Takeover, Magic RPM, Post-Punk.com and Bandcamp Daily. National radio play includes BBC 6 Music in the UK, RTE in Ireland, airplay in Tokyo, and RNE3 in Spain, for whom he also recorded a live session.

Rodney Cromwell live is a joyful mixed-media extravaganza, incorporating analogue synths, video visuals and live instrumentation, interjected by Rodney’s 'offbeat wit'' (NME). He has shared the stage with icons such as A Flock of Seagulls, Damo Suzuki, Pram, Death & Vanilla, Rowetta, M!R!M and Steve Davis. In 2022, he recorded a live session for Electronic Sound and supported Blancmange on a number of dates, further cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting live acts on the electronic music scene.

As of June 7, 'Memory Box - Solemn Arcade Revision' is available everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. This month also brings Cromwell's debut UK headline tour, accompanied by NYC's Roman Angelos in support of his newly-released 'Supermarkets, Underwater' album with Scott Solter (St. Vincent, Spoon, Superchunk, The Mountain Goats). Get tickets at www.happyrobots.co.uk/tickets

Electro Pop Artist, Producer and Engineer, MaeThePirate Gets Personal on New Album, Xenon

June 8, 2023

Los Angeles-based electro pop artist, MaeThePirate, has released her new album, Xenon, today. The album is an amalgamation of diverse moods surrounding Mae’s personal experiences. The long-awaited set of songs ties together the many mental journeys Mae went through not

only within a romantic relationship but within herself. Her music delves into the topics of mental illness and social media, and she aims to create a community where people feel comfortable discussing these issues. Her dance-pop sound incorporates her beloved cello in every song, and her uplifting lyrics transform negative aspects of life into positives. Mae's ultimate goal is to build a community where her music serves as a safe haven for those seeking solace and escape.

Focus track “High,” was written by Mae the first weekend in her brand new apartment after she finally set up her music equipment, thinking that everything would be painful but she really was able to exhale for the first time in months, knowing no ones going to come barging through the door angry. MaeThePirate states, “Right after I left my boyfriend, and I left a terrible abusive situation, I wrote this song when I realized that a lot, if not the majority of this pain, was caused by someone else, and now I’m actually free.” Mae recalls that the Lofi sound on this track was influenced by the new room she was in; she had never mixed in that room, and she had never sung in that room. She elaborates, “My roommate was next door so I didn’t really want him to hear me yelling these lyrics, the shyness of being free but also the light energy of the cello and airy sounds have the energy of someone who is a little shy in her excitement, because truly, I was. I thought he was my everything and that we were meant for each other. And now, after escaping, I’m feeling so high.”

Meet MaeThePirate - a seasoned musician and audio engineer with an impressive background in music production and live performance. Mae's journey as a musician began at the tender age of 10 when she started tinkering with her sister's piano. After studying Electronic Production and Design at Berklee College of Music, Mae honed her craft by performing with her band at various venues before moving to Los Angeles to work in the film industry. As an experienced recordist and engineer, Mae has worked on numerous shows, including The L Word, Black Mirror, Ozark, and Sex Life. MaeThePirate's unique stage name was inspired by her love for video games and her desire to embrace her heritage. Her last name distantly translates to Viking or Pirate, which is why she continues to use this name to this day. Her musical talents extend beyond composing and playing instruments - Mae is also proficient in audio programming and C# programming, skills she has leveraged to create her own music remixing programs and light displays for her live shows. Mae takes her synesthesia and chromesthesia, meaning she sees colors when hearing music, and uses it to her advantage. “I like to create visuals with the synesthesia in mind, and it has influenced my lighting as well. My music is unique because of my lyrics, my cello, and my synesthesia, and it has evolved over time. I used COVID lockdown to focus on my songwriting, which I used to get over an abusive relationship I was in at the time. If it helped me in those moments, I hope someday it can help other people get out of their bad moments.”

https://open.spotify.com/track/0HasYPf5IBOyhH8toKsD1i?si=a378fedef80c4514&nd=1

Portuguese-Canadian-Swedish collective Lusitanian Ghosts releases invigorating new single 'Shameless'

June 6, 2023

"Magnetic appeal... creating a broader cultural and sonic arsenal, while maintaining a buoyancy that takes the listener on a fantastic ride from start to finish" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Lusitanian Ghosts impressively channel tools of the past to create a beautiful sonic vision. Innovative in their use of traditional instruments to make modern pop-rock, this music is upbeat, quirky, feels familiar and is catchy as hell" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Highly melodic and sonically great... a pertinent, contemporary collection of songs that is full of dignity" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

Trans-Atlantic alternative neo-folk collective Lusitanian Ghostspresent 'Shameless', a song about love, regret and reconciliation, which previews the band's forthcoming 'Lusitanian Ghosts III' album (out in autumn via European Phonographic). This is the second taste of their full-length album, following up the first life-affirming single 'The Long Train'.

Lusitanian Ghosts is a Portuguese-Canadian-Swedish project that resurrects lost Portuguese chordophones and other European string instruments, promoting ancient sounds in the 21st century. Re-casting these heritage folk violas into rock n roll songs, the European artist collective writes from a socio-political perspective on building a better world, creating songs for the heart and mind, recording on analogue tape and releasing moving music on vinyl.

Order the 'Shameless' single https://ffm.to/x5mke41

Founded by Neil Leyton and Micke Ghost, the collective is currently made up of João Sousa, Abel Beja (from Primitive Reason), ToZé Bexiga (from Raia) and Jan-Eric Olsson, performing on traditional Portuguese chordophone instruments, ancient regional guitars like the Amarantina, Beiroa, Campaniça, Braguesa, Toeira and Terceirense. These instruments, once on the verge of extinction, are the real "Lusitanian Ghosts" - Lusitania being an ancient Celtic tribe in what would become the central territory of Portugal.

"We were having a photo shoot with Katja Ruge at Clouds Hill in Hamburg and she was telling us over and over again to look fierce. So there I was, lookin’ all fierce when this really cool, post punkish bass line appeared in my head. It just kept going so, as soon as we had a little break, I took Janne aside and asked him to play it on the Rickenbacker bass. When I heard it I started singing ”Shameless” to myself and quickly gathered Abe and ToZe to play some chords, Johnny to play some rhythm on his knees and Neil to sing some backup," explains Micke Ghost.

"The song kind of wrote itself and pretty soon we were all singing Shameless from the top of our lounges. It couldn’t have been more than twenty minutes from when I heard the bass line until it was finished. We recorded it really quick pretty much live off the floor right after the photo shoot was over. Sometimes you get lucky. Shamelessly lucky!"

Engineered and mixed by Sebastian Muxfeldt (Elbow, Peter Doherty, Teenage Fanclub) at Clouds Hill Studios in Hamburg, the Ghosts once again offer a brilliant taste of the sonic prism through which they present ancient sounds in the 21st Century.

Recorded and mixed on analogue tape, this music features the violas Amarantina, Campaniça and Terceira in glorious mono and stereo versions, bringing a new vintage chordophone rock n roll sound from the Ghosts. It was tracked on a Studer A820 2″ analogue tape machine, mixed down to 1/4 inch tape on the AEG Magnetophon 15 A, including both stereo and mono mixes.

From a deep love of rock n roll rooted in strong vocal traditions from Elvis Presley to David Bowie, Neil Leyton and Micke Ghost craft folk-rock songs that will appeal to fans of The Waterboys, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and newer alt-folk-rock experimental crossings of rock n roll with other genres and traditions, like XIXA.

Lusitanian Ghosts' sophomore album 'Exotic Quixotic' was released with a Deluxe Edition featuring bonus tracks, adaptations of the title track into Portuguese and Polish, feat. Joana Negrão (A Cantadeira) and Misia Furtak.

As of June 6, 'Shameless' will be available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

SINGLE CREDITS
Mikael Lundin aka Micke Ghost - vocals and Viola Amarantina
António “ToZé” Bexiga - Viola Campaniça
Janne Olsson - bass and Viola Beirão
João Sousa - drums and Adufe
Abel Beja - viola Terceira, backing vocals
Neil Leyton - fashionista vibes, backing vocals

Written by Neil Leyton and Mikael Lundin aka Micke Ghost
Published by Lusitanian Music Publishing
Produced by Neil Leyton and Mikael Lundin
Recorded at Clouds Hill Studios, Hamburg
Engineered & mixed by Sebastian Muxfeldt
Assisted by Schulie Pieper
Mastered by Chris von Rautenkranz at SoundGarden Hamburg
Cover art photography by Swedish photographer Stina Wigg

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Singer/Songwriter Julia Poorman Releases New Single "View of You" to all major platforms!

June 5, 2023

Stream/Download "View of You"

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Singer/songwriter Julia Poorman released her latest single "View of You" to all major platforms. The single was written by Julia Poorman and Danny Roselle. It was produced by Danny Roselleat Lakehouse Recording Studio in Asbury Park, NJ and mixed at Rosedome Studio in Summit, NJ.

_"'View of You' tells the story of a beautifully unexpected relationship that blossoms between two people. Over time, they've come to realize that their connection was predestined and not merely a coincidence. The song speaks to the emotional journey of forming a deep bond, overcoming doubts, and finding solace in each other's presence. It's a heartfelt and tender account of love and companionship, emphasizing the importance of faith, patience, and trust in one another,"__ says Julia.

Writing songs has always been second nature to Julia. As a young girl living in New York's Finger Lakes Region, her little poems could be found stuffed in her night stand expectantly waiting for melodies to bring them to life. As soon as she'd pick up the paper, the music would come flowing out and a song would be born.

Throughout her youth, music served as a reliable and cathartic outlet for Julia. To her, it's an entire dimension filled with comradery, boundless expression, and healing.

As a young adult, Julia took a brief step back from her musical endeavors to help build a business and life with her fiance. Navigating the world as an entrepreneur brought many rewarding opportunities for growth and unforgettable experiences, but she was left feeling a void in her creative nature.

In 2021, Julia unexpectedly lost her father. One of the last text messages he sent her was a photo of him listening to her original self-titled EP from 2012. She knew she needed to get back to her roots to begin to heal. Music became a necessary therapy again, and the melodies and lyrics just didn't stop.

Julia now feels the importance of creating music that puts people in their own flow state, a vibrational catalyst for self-exploration and healing. Her passion reclaimed, she feels as though this is just the beginning.

Lead & Backing Vocals- Julia Poorman
Guitars, Bass, Piano- Danny Roselle
Drums- Christopher O'Hara

Show Announcement!
June 10th at Mood Gallery in Neptune City, NJ

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Instagram

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H.E.A.T Share Live Version of "Rock Your Body" — LISTEN

June 5, 2023

NEW LP EXTRA FORCE OUT SEPTEMBER 1 VIA EARMUSIC

Swedish Hard Rock sensation H.E.A.T deliver an electrifying live rendition of their hit track "Rock Your Body." Recorded during their European tour last year, the band's performance captures their unmatched stage presence and contagious energy.

Listen to the new single here.

After receiving widespread acclaim for their 2022 album Force Majeure, H.E.A.T show no signs of slowing down in 2023. Recently, the band released two new studio tracks — the empowering anthem "Freedom" and the heartfelt rock ballad "Will You Be."

In addition, H.E.A.T are constantly crafting visual content, including the release of a music video and an exhilarating 360-degree video experience.

To honor their devoted fans and create a true collector's gem, the band presents Extra Force – a strictly limited release. The specially priced LP, available on September 1, features a compelling mix of new studio tracks, unreleased live recordings, and timeless H.E.A.T classics previously sung by Erik Grönwall, now for the first time with original singer Kenny Leckremo on vocals!

What else is this band up to in 2023? Stay tuned and let H.E.A.T entertain you!

Hazing Over Share New Track "Disavowed" — LISTEN

June 3, 2023

NEW EP TUNNEL VISION OUT JULY 7 VIA 1126 RECORDS

Pittsburgh extreme metal enigma Hazing Over have released their second single "Disavowed" from their upcoming EP Tunnel Vision. Speaking on the track, guitarist and songwriter Owen Traynor says, "'Disavowed' is our first song with clean singing and concludes the juxtaposition of internal and external panic explored throughout the record."

For Tunnel Vision, the group teamed up with producer Taylor Young [Twitching Tongues, God’s Hate] and recorded the six-track collection at The Pit Recording Studio in Van Nuys, CA. During this time, the band leveled up from every angle. They sharpened their sound with throat-slitting hooks, hardcore grooves, and even moments of clean singing on the standout "Disavowed." Elsewhere, "Tunnel Vision" illuminates the band’s knack for a mind-numbing metallic barrage, while "Tightrope Walker" never relents with 65 seconds of pure bloodletting.

However, it just paves the way for a whole lot more from Hazing Over. Stay tuned and experience Tunnel Vision now.

ABOUT HAZING OVER:
As if harnessing the energy of the apocalypse in short-controlled bursts, Hazing Over temper unapologetic metallic bludgeoning with a hardcore groove, pit-splitting power, and unexpected catchiness. The Pittsburgh, PA quintet—Jake Yencik [vocals], Owen Traynor [guitars, synths], Cody Walsh [guitar], Shantanu Vyas [bass], and Ryan Yester [drums]—teeter between a gloriously repugnant distorted buzz and searing rhythms.

After initially making waves under the name of Shin Guard, the band reconfigured and officially roared to life as Hazing Over on the 2021 PestilenceEP. It clocked over a half-million streams on Spotify—unprecedented for a collective this extreme. Stereogum fittingly hailed it as "some wild shit." Meanwhile, they incinerated stages with the likes of nothing,nowhere. Building a rabid audience independently and earning widespread acclaim from the likes of FLOOD, Brooklyn Vegan, and more, they hone this approach into a more dynamic and dangerous beast on their 2023 EP, Tunnel Vision [1126 Records].

Necrofier premiere new album with full album stream

June 1, 2023

PRE-ORDER

NECROFIER are streaming 'Burning Shadows in the Southern Night' in full over on Black Metal Promotion. Bask in the dark and fiery glory of all ten tracks HERE.

'Burning Shadows in the Southern Night' makes strides where second albums often stumble. It doubles down on the heavy metal guitar workouts that made this scorching black metal band's first album unique. But while these Texans still honor the malignant virtues of black metal, this time around, they switched things up by taking an old-school approach to the studio. Their new album was produced by GRAMMY nominee Joel Hamilton, whose nimble hand makes these songs sound lean and thunderous.

"Joel is one of the world's best engineers" says Christian "Bakka" Larson, the band's vocalist and guitarist. "He wanted to record something heavy, so we made the trip to New York City to record at legendary Studio G."

"With a full vintage Neve front end and a host of Telefunken and Neumann microphones, we tracked the record the old way", adds drummer Dobber Beverly.

With its sweltering melodic leads, lead single "Burnt by the Sacred Flame" already showed what separates NECROFIER from their contemporaries. But the album packs plenty more heat. It opens with ominous piano and mournful, operatic vocals before plummeting into the raging void of "Total Southern Darkness". "Whispers That Burn in the Dark" is whipped along by blast beats that pound the air like a horde of bats, while the merciless climb of "Destroying Angels" is spearheaded by Bakka's demonic roar.

"Texas has a style all of its own," Bakka says. "We are always trying to outdo the rest of the world".

'Burning Shadows in the Southern Night" is out tomorrow, June 2, 2023. The album can be pre-saved across all streaming platforms HERE and pre-ordered through the Season of Mist website HERE.

NECROFIER are celebrating the release of 'Burning Shadows in the Southern Night' while out on tour with MIDNIGHT and EARLY MOODS. They're hitting several cities in the western part of the United States, with stops in Vancouver and Idaho.

Tour Dates
June 1 Denver, CO @ HQ [TICKETS]
June 4 Vancouver, BC @ The Red Room [TICKETS]
June 5 Portland, OR @ Dante's [TICKETS]
June 6 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
June 7 Boise, ID @ The Shredder [TICKETS]
June 9 Reno, NV @ The Cypress [TICKETS]
June 10 Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial [SOLD OUT]
June 11 Oakland, CA @ Eli's Mile High Club [TICKETS]
June 13 Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst [TICKETS]
June 14 Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brew [TICKETS]
June 15 San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar [TICKETS]
June 16 Tuscon, AZ @ The Rock [TICKETS]

Deep within the scorching cauldron of Texas, the alchemists of Necrofier have brewed another potent dose of American black metal with their sophomore full-length, ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night.’ The Houston four-piece honors the time-tested virtues of traditional black and heavy metal, even taking an organic sonic approach, tapping seven-time Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Joel Hamilton (Unsane, Tom Waits, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, etc.) to lend his magic touch for a natural sound.

“The goal going into the new record was to start setting ourselves apart from our contemporaries,” explains Necrofier drummer Dobber Beverly. “One of those ways was changing what the record sounded like. Moving away from the clinical and sterile nature that most productions suffer from and back into a real room with real instruments and performances. Our friend and esteemed producer/engineer Joel Hamilton had expressed interest in venturing back into the metal world and offered to make the record with us at his facility, Studio G Brooklyn. The results will speak for themselves hopefully, as this record breathes and spits fire wherever it’s played.”

“Dobber and Joel have become good friends since they recorded the last Oceans of Slumber album with him, adds Necrofier guitarist and vocalist Bakka. "After that, Joel wanted to record something heavy, so we made the trip to New York City to record in his legendary studio. It was an amazing experience in a great studio; besides having all the gear, he also created an environment where we challenged ourselves and brought everything up to the next level.”

‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ doesn’t just simply pick off where Necrofier’s debut album left off, but displays a conscientious effort to double down on the elements that made ‘Prophecies of Eternal Darkness’ successful. The solos are more plentiful and intricate, the hooks are more anthemic, and the overall musicianship is bolder and more daring. Speaking of the band’s evolution, Bakka explains, “I think this collection of songs represents us very well. We have grown together as a band and it shows in the new songs. Also, for this record we flew to NYC and recorded all day long for 10 days straight. I love recording this way because it captures a certain magic. The whole band is immersed in the process and it's all we would think, do, live and breathe during the process.”

Another core facet of Necrofier’s allure is being a black metal band from Texas. “Where you live always helps shape someone,” says Bakka. “It helps shape our style and tone in ways, it’s hot most of the year, so as we burn, it gives us warmer tones and more of a heavy metal influence than when compared to our brothers from the North."

To that avail, Necrofier isn’t your typical black metal band, and so this isn’t your typical black metal record as there’s a healthy amount of traditional metal influences, particularly within the guitar work. While conceptually, the band doesn’t heavily rely on Satanic themes, exploring deeper human philosophies and the occult like burning for your dreams or spiraling out on a psychedelic trip and exploring the beyond. “While there isn’t overt satanic worship in the lyrics, I would still say that he is a friend of ours,” Bakka cheekily says. “There are Occult themes on this record, but at the same time, it does take a philosophical approach.”

Further illustrating the influence of their environment, Necrofier also heavily explores one of Southern America’s most fabled myths. “The new record touches on selling your soul at the crossroads,” adds Bakka. “I like to take a different approach and touch on the elements of the esoteric world and dive into the forbidden or hidden that surrounds us in our lives every day.”

As the Texan black metal outlaws saddle up for record two, they are leading the charge as one of the contemporary purveyors of black metal revivalism. ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ is certain to elicit a sense of nostalgia for those who dare to lay ears on this vicious new offering.

Lineup:
Bakka – Vocals, Guitar
Semir Ozerkan – Guitars
Dobber Beverly – Drums
Mat Valentine - Bass

Guest Musicians:
Cammie Beverly (Oceans of Slumber) – Vocals on “The All Seeing Shadows” and “The Fall From Heaven”

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Necrofier
https://twitter.com/necrofier
https://www.instagram.com/necrofier/
https://necrofier.bandcamp.com

Producer/Sound Engineer/Mixing: Joel Hamilton at Studio G, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Mastering: Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering

Cover Art: Burney

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

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NecrofierBSitSN

Violent J, Ouija Macc and Esham Release New Album '3 Headed Monster Obliteration' via Pyschopathic Records

June 1, 2023

Stream on Spotify or Apple Music

Also available at https://psychopathicmerch.com/

Violent J (Insane Clown Posse), Ouija Macc and Esham released a new record today titled 3 Headed Monster Obliteration via Pyschopathic Records.

The 3 Headed Monster Tour kicked off May 30th in Pontiac, MI at The Crofoot and concludes on June 21st in Columbus, OH at The King of Club's.

3 Headed Monster Tour Dates:

June 1st Ft Wayne, IN @ Piere's Entertainment Center

June 2nd Chicago, IL @ Chop Shop

June 3rd Minneapolis, MN @ Lyric at Skyway Theatre

June 5th Denver, CO @ The Roxy

June 6th Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep

June 7th Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

June 9th San Antonio Texas @ Vibes Event Center

June 10th Ft. Worth, @ The Rail Club

June 11th Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

June 13th New Orleans, LA @ The Parish

June 14th Tampa, FL @ Club Skye

June 16th Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5

June 17th Nashville, TN @ EXIT/IN

June 18th Lousiville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall

June 20th Sauget, IL @ Pop's

June 21st Columbus, OH @ The King of Club's

About Violent J:

Violent J is an American rapper, record producer, professional wrestler, actor, writer, director, and one half of the multi gold and platinum selling hip-hop group The Insane Clown Posse. He is also the co-founder of Psychopathic Records, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and The Gathering of The Juggalos Music Festival.

Violent J started his career in the mid 1980s in the backyard and independent wrestling circuits. By the late 80s he began spending more and more time on music until that became his only focus in life. In 1991 Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records were born. By 1995 ICP had received their first big label record contract and became a national touring band.

In 1997 Insane Clown Posse found national fame when their controversial album The Great Milenko was pulled off record store shelves just 4 hours after its release. Shortly after the media frenzy, ICP found themselves in a bidding war with every major record label eventually signing a deal with Island/Def Jam.

In the summer of 2000 ICP co-founded The Gathering of the Juggalos which is has become the longest running independent music festival in the country. Completely void of any sponsors The Gathering has become infamous and attracts its attendees from all parts of the globe.

For most of the first 10 years of ICP’s career they had always experienced an uphill battle. Generally never receiving any radio play, video play, or respect from their peers in the music industry. By 2010 that had finally changed, and they became part of pop culture.

Violent J continues to release new music with ICP and currently has just released his 4th solo project Bloody Sunday. Now in his prime, Violent J has no plans of ever slowing down and will continue to entertain the masses from now until the end of time.

About Ouija Macc:

Born & raised in Sin City, Ouija is the gutter through & through. Delivering a shocking brand of grimy & terrifying bangers you just can't find anywhere else. There is a place where Detroit Wicked Shit of Insane Clown Posse & the Memphis Phonk of Three 6 mafia collide in a big bang... This explosion is where Ouija Macc's universe of sound was born."

About Esham:

Hailing from Detroit's brutal Eastside, producer, lyricist, and storyteller Esham rose to legendary status at the young age of 15 when his debut album "Boomin Words From Hell" sold over 100K copies solely by word-of-mouth. The infamous and highly coveted "red tape" details the perils of being young and black in a city ravaged by drugs and violence – and Esham's wavering faith.

Scathing with religious, sexual, and political commentary, Esham blurred the lines between genres to create a new sound that was unlike anything anyone had ever heard.His recipe became a blueprint for a whole new style of music that inspired some of our generation's most notorious artists.

Over the years, Esham has amassed a devoted following and secured his place in hip-hop history as the originator of the Wicked Shit and president of Reel Life Productions. With 50+ releases and counting, he continues to push the envelope and reinvent his sound – giving fans and critics – something to talk about.

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The Devil's Trade release title track off forthcoming album!

May 30, 2023

THE DEVIL'S TRADE is proud to unveil the title track off upcoming new album 'Vidékek vannak idebenn', which finds singer-songwriter Dávid Makó and his new bandmates leaning into a more dynamic, heavier sound.

"Vidékek vannak idebenn" is dark and ominous, roiling with fierce electric guitar and booming electronic percussion. It's now streaming on all digital platforms HERE.

"Vidékek vannak idebenn" will be released on July 14, 2023 via Season of Mist. It's available for pre-order HERE.

THE DEVIL'S TRADE comments on the track: "'Vidékek vannak idebenn' is the first song I have ever written in Hungarian," says Makó. "As usual it has a deeply personal layer but it also has another layer that is about the typical Eastern European political struggle: ignoring our history we make the same mistakes again and again till a point where our world gets so rotten and corrupted the only escape seems to be hiding in our own inner worlds. Luckily my inner world is flourishing more than ever."

THE DEVIL'S TRADE Mastermind Dávid Makó comments: "My next album and the new path I chose with it is the biggest step I have taken since I started The Devil's Trade and I can't be grateful enough to Alcest for this opportunity to share my new music with their people."

liminal
/ˈlɪmɪnl/
adjective
TECHNICAL

occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold.

"I was in the liminal space between past and present"

It is of no surprise liminal space is a key element in the next phase of The Devil’s Trade’s fourth album, ’Vidékek vannak idebenn’ (a title that loosely translates to ’There Are Landscapes Within’) as Dávid Makó, the man behind the moniker has indeed arrived to a threshold in his career, where the phase starting with his self-released debut ’Those Miles We Walked Alone’ ended after his latest album ’The Call of the Iron Peak’. The concept of liminal space itself is a not necessarily pleasant state of mind where you left behind your old life, but new doors haven’t exactly opened just yet.

As Makó states ’The process my first three records pieced together ended, that was no path for me to take anymore, but to take a step forward I had to make decisions I wasn’t inspired enough to make.’ – and from this frustrated, sort of paralyzed state of floating, a new incarnation of The Devil’s Trade was born and so was ‘Vidékek vannak idebenn’ along with it.

While still true to his solo artist roots, delivering gut-wrenching melodies of darkness and beauty on his own, Makó needed an expansion to his universe. With the addition of long-time friend and former bandmate Gáspár Binder on drums and a live keyboard player, he finally took the much needed step forward and ‘Vidékek vannak idebenn’ portrays the next sonic phase of The Devil’s Trade.

A soundtrack to the next phase of his life. A soundtrack to souls stuck in liminal space, hungry to adapt to new realities and to grow further, outside the boundaries which so often shackle them.

Style: Dark Doom Folk

Recording studio: Templom, Budapest Hungary
Producer: Makó Dávid
Mix/Master: Szabolcs Szűcs

Recording line-up:
Dávid Makó: vocals, guitars, keyboards, banjo
Gáspár Binder: drums

Line-up:
Dávid Makó: vocals, guitars, banjo
Gáspár Binder: drums
Gábor Tóth: keyboard

Cover artwork:
Bálint Benkő (Volume Of Voids)

Links:
www.facebook.com/TheDevilsTrade
www.thedevilstrade.bandcamp.com
www.youtube.com/user/mdgytdt
www.instagram.com/thedevilstrade

Booking contact:
Doomstar Bookings: zoltan@doomstarbookings.com

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TDTVVI

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours
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SINGER-SONGWRITER, HUNTER BLAIR AMBROSE RELEASES 1980s SYNTH-POP INSPIRED SINGLE, “RUNAWAY”

May 29, 2023

LA-based singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, Hunter Blair Ambrose, has released her single “Runaway,” today. Co-written by Hunter, “Runaway” is a dance-pop track written from the perspective of someone letting go of their past traumas and regrets to start anew. The title “Runaway” refers to running away from one’s past, but also running away from the vulnerability that new experiences and love forces us into. Hunter elaborates; “I

recently made a huge change in my life, moving cross country from New York to Los Angeles, and this song is fully inspired by that. Taking a chance on a new chapter, being afraid of all the possibilities of starting your life over. I know that moving across the country meant I’d have a fresh start when it comes to everything, new relationships, new friendships, new work opportunities, a new beginning.”

“Runaway” features an emotive vocal performance with danceable, electric production that echoes a retro 1980s synth pop influence with modern touches. “Runaway” showcases Hunter’s innate ability to craft personal narratives into a synth-pop 1980’s inspired hybrid. She sonically drew inspiration from The Weeknd’s album Dawn FM, but also synth-pop songs with 1980s production influences from artists like Majid Jordan, Zara Larsson, and SG Lewis. “Runaway” has a four on the floor dance beat, with an explosive chorus inspired by melodies and vocal stylings from Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande. Additionally, the single’s lyrics tell the story of someone losing themselves in music as an escape, but also fearing what could happen if they open themselves up to love again.

Hailing from New York, and currently residing in Los Angeles, Hunter Blair Ambrose began to display a profound love for the performing arts from her earliest years, starting at just 5 years old. What started as singing and studying music, turned into formal vocal lessons, piano training and continuing to study music and theater through grade school, high school and college. Hunter’s professional career in pop began at 17 years old under the mentorship of Grammy Award winning producer, Narada Michael Walden. After recording and co-writing her first tracks as a solo artist with Narada from 2013-2014, Hunter attended the Berklee College of Music. While studying there, she met several producers, writers, and engineers, eventually forming a core team to create her first studio EP and album Scorpio Rising (2020) and Scorpio Season (2021). The lead single, “November” went on to become a viral hit and featured an interpolated sample of Lady Gaga’s 2010 hit “Alejandro.” Inspired by the likes of Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Rosalia, Rihanna; Hunter relates to artists who put an effort into stylized content that correlates with their art. Blending illustrious production with often visceral lyrics to bring her audience into her artistic universe; Hunter is known for her powerful vocals, vast range, and provocative visuals to her artistry. “As I’ve moved through my life, I have amassed various life experiences and have gained many new artistic influences which all come together to affect my songwriting and style of music I create. As I’ve evolved as a human being, so has my art. With every release, I reflect where I am at any present moment in time through my music.” - Hunter Blair Ambrose

“Runaway” Credits:
Written by: Hunter Blair Ambrose, Jason Strong Producer/Mixing: Jason Strong Mastering: Randy Merrill

Listen below:

https://soundcloud.com/hunterambrose/runaway/s-zCDLLkaDtlT?si=9f7313ec7ad74308af281d80b1a66c2a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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