WHO ON EARTH Premiere Music Video for "Black Swan" - Debut Album 'Blame' Out October 28

New Jersey hard rock quartet WHO ON EARTH have released the final single from their new album. The band has partnered with Ghost Cult Magazine to premiere the music video for "Black Swan", which can be seen below. The new song is the latest offering from the group's upcoming debut LP, Blame, which will see an October 28 release. The album was produced, mixed, engineered, and mastered by Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Noturnall) at Sonic Stomp Studios in NY, with Orlando also playing guest guitar on the record as well.

Speaking about the lyrical message behind the new song, vocalist Andrew 'Coosh' Couche says, “This song reminds me that I can never fully prepare for the unexpected in life and that's just the way it is. How the hell I got here and why is a mystery, but damn it’s been a hell of a ride! I wouldn’t have it any other way!”

Drummer Joe D'Aqui adds, "This song really exemplifies mixing a funk-oriented rock groove with metal and adding a whole new level of hooks through the vocals.”

"Black Swan" was preceded by previous singles "Down And Out", "Monster In The Jar" & "On The Brink". Lyrically, the track fits comfortably within the album's recurring theme of blame speaking specifically to self-blame, but not in a negative, self-punishing way. Instead, speaking more to honest ownership and responsibility for one's own bad choices.

In addition to the release of Black Swan, Who On Earth is excited to share the addition of Bruce Gatewood to the lineup, who replaces Steve Eagle on guitar. Speaking on joining up the emerging Jersey powerhouse, Gatewood shares:

“I was made to play in this band and this band was made for me. The synergistic loop of relationships within the band of Coosh/Pete (prior cover bands and forming WOE), Pete/Joe (playing together in PIERCED) and now Joe/myself (we’ve played in bands together since we were kids) is complete! Next up….world domination!”

Who On Earth will play their first show with Bruce next Friday, performing at EJ's Taphouse in Seaside, NJ on September 30th!

PRE-ORDER 'Blame' HERE

WHO ON EARTH Lineup:

Coosh - vocals

Pete Rizzi - bass

Joe D' Aqui - drums

Bruce Gatewood- guitar

Dwarven Power Metallers WIND ROSE to Reissue First Two Albums & Release Lyric Video for “Son Of A Thousand Nights”

WIND ROSE to Reissue First Two Albums,

'Shadows Over Lothadruin' & 'Wardens of the West Wind'out December 9, 2022 on LP

Pre Order NOW!

The Dwarven lords hailing from Pisa, Italy, WIND ROSE, emerge from the Mines of Moria with a brand-new lyric video for their monumental classic, “Son of a Thousand Nights”!

With this lyric video the mighty Dwarves announce the reissuing of their foundational albums 'Shadows Over Lothadruin' and 'Wardens of the West Wind', to be releasedvia Napalm Records on December 09, 2022 as LPs!

Get ready to venture back to Middle-Earth with WIND ROSE as the band sweeps through orc armies with thunderous drums, soaring guitars, and belting vocals full of power metal glory!

Watch the Lyric Video

Pre Order your WIND ROSE Reissues HERE

About 'Shadows Over Lothadruin':

WIND ROSE’s Breakthrough Debut Marches into Battle Again with a Brand New Re-Release!

WIND ROSE’s debut album continues the musical tradition of the symphonic and neoclassical styles of Italian power metal bands Rhapsody of Fire, Labyrinth, Vision Divine and Thy Majestie, presenting power metal elements of fast riffing, heavy guitars, haunting atmospheres, vocal harmonies, and fantasy lyrics but with a twist of progressive elements to deliver an exciting new experience.

'Shadows Over Lothadruin' presents long and monumental pieces such as the almost ten minute long “Majesty”, changes from flowing softness to plodding heaviness in “The Fourth Vanguard” and “Close to the End”, and knee-jerking syncopated rhythms in “Endless Prophecy” and “Led by Light”.

Claudio Falconcini’s crunchy guitar tone provides stellar riff work, sweeping arpeggios, and soaring solos alongside Federico Meranda’s keys that create harmonic trills and the perfect atmosphere for the album. Daniele Visconti’s drums prod along with fast galloping sections and a slow, hard rock style accompanied by Alessio Consani’s bass work. The incredible Francesco Cavalieri leads the battle with his powerful voice that commands the warriors off to fight for glory!

Shadows Over Lothadruin will be available in the following formats:

2LP Gatefold BLACK

2LP Gatefold MARBLED TRANSPARENT RED BLACK (limited to 300 copies)

About 'Wardens of the West Wind'

The Classic Sophomore Album of Italy‘s Favorite Dwarf Warriors!

Following their breakout album, WIND ROSE quickly became one of Italy’s rising power metal acts, with many fans anticipating what the band would bring with their next release - and they were not disappointed!

'Wardens of the West Wind' is a massive, bombastic, epic and outrageous album packed with large riffs, symphonic layers, guitar solos, and bold vocal arrangements!

The amazing musicians of WIND ROSE crafted elaborate songs that contain twists and turns to further push their unique sound of progressive power metal to their current fans and any new fans they amass!

The band’s debut album made waves in the power metal scene, and 'Wardens of the West Wind' kept their storm of progressive power metal churning, poising the band to become one of the modern key players of the power metal scene!

'Wardens of the West Wind' will be available in the following formats:

2LP Gatefold BLACK

2LP Gatefold MARBLED OCEAN BLUE BLACK (limited to 300 copies)

WIND ROSE is:

Francesco Cavalieri - Vocals

Claudio Falconcini - Guitars

Federico Meranda - Keyboards

Cristiano Bertocchi - Bass

Federico Gatti – Drums

Thousand Below Unleash New Single + Music Video "Face to Face" and Announce Signing To Pale Chord Music

Hailing from San Diego, California, post-hardcore quartet Thousand Below have today unleashed their new single and music video for "Face To Face" (directed by Amber Paredes). The band has also announced their new signing to Pale Chord Music, home of other outstanding artists including Spiritbox and America's Got Talent contestant, Harper. Speaking on today's news, vocalist James Deberg shares:

"We're absolutely thrilled to have signed with Pale Chord and to be putting out music with a great label again. We felt that Face to Face was the perfect track to announce our partnership with PC and to begin Chapter 3 of our band's journey. 

We wanted to come out the gate with something high-energy & in your face, as well as something that was a bit different from what we usually do--while keeping the essence of Thousand Below clear and in focus.

It's been a long time since we began an album cycle and we're ecstatic to get the ball rolling.

Be on the lookout for our 3rd album announcement coming very soon, but until then, we hope you all enjoy our new single "Face to Face"."

Watch the music video for "Face To Face" below and stream the track here.

Fans can also see the band hit the stage this winter on A Tour Of The Concrete Jungle with Bad Omens, Dayseeker, and Make Them Suffer. For ticket information, please click here and be sure to stay tuned for more Thousand Below news coming soon.

A Tour Of The Concrete Jungle - North American Dates

November 2 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven) 

November 3 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground (Sold Out)

November 4 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)(Sold Out)

November 5 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum (Sold Out)

November 7 - Houston, TX @ Rise Rooftop

November 8 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall (Sold Out)

November 10 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre (Sold Out)

November 11 - Pomona, CA @ Fox Theater

November 12 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (Sold Out)

November 13 - Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post(Sold Out)

November 15 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

November 16 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon (Sold Out)

November 18 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot (Sold Out)

November 20 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall (Sold Out)

November 22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre

November 23 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II

November 25 - Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall (Sold Out)

November 26 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues (Sold Out)

November 27 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall (Sold Out)

November 29 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts (Sold Out)

November 30 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl (Sold Out)

December 2 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva

December 3 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theater (Sold Out)

December 4 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall (Sold Out)

December 6 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer (Sold Out)

December 7 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda (Sold Out)

December 9 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Downstairs)

December 10 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live (Sold Out)

December 11 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza (Sold Out)

December 12 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

December 14 - Columbus, OH @ The Anthenaeum Theatre

Thousand Below’s vulnerable, ambient, yet ultimately hopeful self-examination of loss, life and healing is an enduring theme resonating in the band’s signature sound. The range within their genre is an homage to the band’s intimate experience through the stages of grief. The American quartet-- James DeBerg [vocals], Josh Thomas [guitar], Josh Billimoria [Bass], and Max Santoro [drums]-- descend into the visceral anger and raw anguish echoing throughout their lyrically-jarring debut album The Love You Let Too Close (Rise Records), followed by the somber instrumentation of an ultimately quieter emotional discourse in their sophomore album Gone In Your Wake (Rise Records). 

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St. Louis Black Metal Unit STORMRULER Reveal Grandiose Second Single "Internal Fulmination Of The Grand Deceivers"

New Album,

'Sacred Rites & Black Magick',

Out October 14, 2022

Pre-Order HERE

St. Louis, MO black metal duo STORMRULER - consisting of midwestern scene stalwarts Jason Asberry (vocals/guitars/bass) and Jesse Schobel (drums/vocals) - recently announced their return with the upcoming new album, Sacred Rites & Black Magick, out October 14, 2022 via Napalm Records! Sacred Rites & Black Magick weaves epic tales of war, history, black magick and sorcery beyond the standard confines of black metal, birthing an unforgettable conceptual journey of legend that any metal fan would be remiss to ignore.

Following the album's epic first single and music video for title track "Sacred Rites & Black Magick", which dropped last month, STORMRULER have dropped a second single - the grandiose "Internal Fulmination Of The Grand Deceivers". The track shines with heavy bass and blast beats before cascading into icy atmosphere topped by smoke-cloaked vocals. Entrancing guitars match an ebb and flow of carefully paced interludes and merciless, speeding fury, showcasing standout leads and a blazing solo.

STORMRULER says about "Internal Fulmination Of The Grand Deceivers":

"Fulmination was chosen both as our next single and as the album's opener for the attention that it demands and the journey upon which it will take the listener. It has a commanding delivery carried triumphantly by its soaring leads, stoic howling vocals and ice cold trem. An embodiment of what we consider to be true imperial black metal warfare."

Watch the Official video for

"Internal Fulmination Of The Grand Deceivers"

STORMRULER broke out in 2021 with the avid subterranean support of their debut full-length, 'Under A Burning Eclipse' - subsequently garnering scores of acclaims upon its wide re-release via Napalm Records. The album, which Decibel Magazine called, “one of the best black metal albums of the year”, introduced STORMRULER’s beyond-their-years execution of raw, atmospheric black metal doused in extravagant lyricism.

Produced, mixed and mastered by Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studios and featuring stunning artwork by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design, upcoming sophomore album 'Sacred Rites & Black Magick' blisters with more unrelenting intensity while maintaining a haunting, visceral aura more ancient and foreboding than ever.

As on 'Under A Burning Eclipse', between each song on 'Sacred Rites & Black Magick' is an intricately positioned interlude building the ambiance and steering the thematic intensity of the album.

STORMRULER says about 'Sacred Rites & Black Magick':

"This album is on another level in comparison to our previous offering. It falls in the same vein of the melodic second wave black metal worship of 'Under The Burning Eclipse', but with a more intense and darker touch. It's got the high speed buzzsaw attack we love, crushing grooves, solid leads, ambience within the interludes and acoustic passages, as well as lyrics that tell a story."

Pre-Order 'Sacred Rites & Black Magick' HERE

Beginning with echoing, clean dual acoustic guitars, introductory interlude “Hymns Of The Slumbering Race” begins the procession of grand ascension and hair raising riffage to come. “Internal Fulmination Of The Grand Deceivers” flashes STORMRULER’s brand of Imperial Black Metal Warfare, shining with heavy bass and blast beats before cascading into icy atmosphere topped by smoke-cloaked vocals. Entrancing guitars match an ebb and flow of carefully paced interludes and merciless, speeding fury, showcasing standout leads and a blazing solo.

Similar epic songwriting, lush lyricism and skillful dynamics can be witnessed on tracks such as the brooding “Entranced Within The Moon Presence”, intricate “In The Shaded Vlasian Forest” and introspective, glistening “Along The Appian Way”.

“To Bear The Twin Faces Of The Dragon” stages some of the most menacing sonic escapades and memorable leads of the 20-track offering, combining chants of sorcery with searing screams and waves of crushing melody, while tracks such as “Upon Frozen Shores” weave a sonic tale of occult doom atop triumphant soundscapes, breakneck rhythms and ghostly melodic passages.

Closing battle opus “A Malice Dead & Cold” wraps the album with some of its most threatening riffs and heroic leads, fittingly drawing the curtain on the band’s sophomore excursion.

Sacred Rites & Black Magick is available for pre-order in the following formats:

-4 page CD Digipak

-2LP Gatefold Black

-2LP Gatefold Marbled White/Black/Blue - Napalm Mailorder only, limited to 300 worldwide

-Digipak & Shirt Bundle - Napalm RoW Mailorder only

-Full Digital Album

[2LP Gatefold Marbled White/Black/Blue - Napalm Mailorder only, limited to 300 worldwide]

STORMRULER is:

Jason Asberry - Vocals, Guitars and Bass

Jesse Schobel - Drums & Vocals

New Jersey-based collective ELK CITY present 'Your Time Doesn't Exist' single, a dazzling taster of their 'Above The Water' LP

"Elk City’s cool and elegant sound draws on 1980s “dream pop” and bits of 1960s folk-rock" ~ The New York Times

"A formidable offering... it comes as no surprise Elk City sounds so animated, brazen and effervescent. LoBue’s commanding vocals are the icing on the cake, making for a highly infectious track" ~ The Spill Magazine

"White-hot, catchy and propels the listener ahead in forward motion... with a vocal timbre somewhere in the midst of Chrissie Hynde, Blondie and Patti Smith" ~ The Record Stache

Art pop band Elk City presents their new single 'Your Time Doesn't Exist', from their forthcoming 'Above the Water' LP, which opens a new chapter in the Montclair, New Jersey band’s evolutionary story. Vibrant, raw-edged and bold, it showcases a new guitar-rich lineup featuring members of Versus, Luna and the Psychedelic Furs side-project Feed.

Elk City revolves around its founders, artist/ vocalist Renée LoBue and producer/drummer Ray Ketchem. Rounding out the band are guitarists Sean Eden (Luna) and Chris Robertson (Feed, Punch Havana) and bass guitarist Richard Baluyut (Versus).

Since their formation in 1999, Elk City has released 5 albums, 3 EPs and numerous singles. Pursuing a glimmering rock thread, Elk City makes potent atmospheric pop with psychedelic undertones and overtones.

'Your Time Doesn’t Exist' lays the entire Elk City story plain: It’s got a rock solid VU groove that reveals the band’s North Jersey roots and lineage with The Feelies, Yo La Tengo (with whom they share a former label, Bar/None) and Luna (with whom they share a guitarist). And it asks the old New Jersey question once more, but this time with elegance and elocution: Have you got a problem with that?

Renée LoBue says, “This is our most jangly jangle pop combined with our love of The Paisley Underground. Right out of the gate, the song serves as a reminder that time is just a construct. It's a bit of an emotional check-in song".

Earlier, Elk City released the single 'That Someone', which explores the dual nature of self and other, excitement and dismay. Opening with a riff akin to early Sleater-Kinney, it quickly goes Blondie before unleashing a full-fledged tornado that is uniquely Elk City. The shadow-laden video, which was filmed in NYC and Montclair, NJ, was edited by Ray Ketchem.

The ‘Above the Water’ LP will be released via the new Magic Door Record Label, founded by Guided by Voices drummer Kevin March with Ketchem and LoBue. These three neighbors, collaborators and friends launched the label with a simple mission to release music created by the rich community of artists who surround them.

‘Above the Water’ was recorded, mixed and mastered at Ketchem’s Magic Door Recording, opened in 2017 as an acoustically lush refuge for musical expression and experimentation. Ketchem, whose production credits include Guided By Voices, Luna and Gramercy Arms, partnered with legendary studio designer George Augspurger to transform a cavernous warehouse into a freeform studio where vintage microphones, modern studio gear, and bespoke sound tuning elevate and inspire.

As of September 21, 'Your Time Doesn't Exist' will be released through all fine digital outlets, including Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify, where 'That Someone' can also be found. Out on October 21, the full 'Above The Water' LP is already available for pre-order via Bandcamp,

CREDITS
Renée LoBue - lead vocals
Chris Robertson - guitars, backing vocals
Ray Ketchem - drums, backing vocals
Sean Eden - guitars
Richard Baluyut - bass, backing vocals
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording, Montclair, NJ
Song written and performed by Elk City.
© 2022 sound is crazy music (BMI)
Single cover artwork by Ray Ketchem. Album artwork by Ray Ketchem & Renée LoBue

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LORD OF THE LOST Releases Final Music Video of the JUDAS Era - “A World Where We Belong”!

The Highly Acclaimed Album is Available NOW!

Homecoming Tour of Europe

Kicks Off in Early October 2022

Only a few weeks after their European tour as support for the legendary Iron Maiden, LORD OF THE LOST are about to hit European stages again – this time on a full headline tour through nine countries, supported by label mates Nachtblut and Scarlet Dorn.

Today the band has released the final official video taken from their most successful studio album to date, JUDAS (2021, #2 Official German Album Charts).

The video for “A World Where We Belong” revisits the aesthetics from the very first video of the JUDAS cycle, “The Death Of All Colors”, and therewith perfectly closes this shining era of LORD OF THE LOST.

LORD OF THE LOST state:

"With 'A World Where We Belong', we visually close the JUDAS era as it began with 'A Death Of All Colours'. The dreariness of these videos involuntarily reflects the feeling in which JUDAS was released. It was pandemic times without concerts - everything looked gray and hopeless - quite in contrast to the outstanding success of this album! We would like to end this feeling with this last video and jump into our HOMECOMING TOUR with joy and passion! We are coming home, home to you on tour! And we are looking forward to it irrepressibly!"

Watch the video for “A World Where We Belong”

LORD OF THE LOST are:

Chris Harms - vocals, guitar, cello

Pi Stoffers – guitar

Class Grenayde – bass

Gared Dirge - piano, synthesizer, percussion, guitar

Niklas Kahl - drums

THE NEW ROSES Release New Song “1st Time for Everything” & Official Video

There’s a “1st Time for Everything”!

German rockers THE NEW ROSES have released a second single from their upcoming fifth studio album, 'Sweet Poison', out October 21, 2022 via Napalm Records.

The band delivers with “1st Time for Everything” - a smooth sing-along hymn with catchy hooks that would make the likes of Bon Jovi proud!

After their previous record, 'Nothing but Wild', hit the Top 10 on the German album charts, the quartet went on to share stages with rock legends like the Scorpions, Saxonand Accept. This summer, they even had the chance to tour with genre giants KISS and were the first German band invited on the KISS Kruise!

'Sweet Poison' bottles this potent energy on record, convincing with authentic hard rock and enormous hit density. THE NEW ROSES are on the way to the top of rock!

THE NEW ROSES on the new song:

“’1st Time for Everything’ isn’t just a love song about two people. It’s a love song to Rock’n’Roll and to all the people that love this music. And we can’t wait to see you all and sing it together."

Watch the video for “1st Time for Everything”

THE NEW ROSES' latest effort, 'Sweet Poison', opens with the guitar-driven anthem "My Kinda Crazy," which kicks off the album in a worthy manner. In addition to rousing anthems, 'Sweet Poison' features authentically rocking Americana tracks like "Playing with Fire" and "Sweet Gloria". "Warpaint" is undoubtedly a massive track in which the band unleashes its intangible energy with hard guitar riffs and powerful drums, while "The Usual Suspects" and "1st Time for Everything" impress with their catchy choruses.

Tracks like "Dead of Night" build on a distinct melody and develop into strong stadium rock anthems. With songs like "All I Ever Needed", THE NEW ROSES also show their softer side. The strong mid-tempo rock ballad revives the atmosphere of Guns N' Roses' moving ballads, while front man Timmy Rough passionately presents the full range of his voice, which can also be heard impressively on the touching acoustic track "True Love".

'Sweet Poison' is an outstanding rock album with an impressive hit density, seeing the band outdo themselves again and again, reviving true 80s rock. Hold on tight, because THE NEW ROSES shift up a gear and take you on a journey to the horizon of Americanrock grandeur!

Timmy Rough on the new album:

“When we recorded 'Sweet Poison', we took all the bad vibes, all our struggle and disappointments of the last two years and turned them into this incredibly positive, high energy Rock n' Roll album. We don’t bitch at all, we wanna move forward and take our audience along with us. We stayed on our musical path, in fact I’d say we even went back closer to our roots and added some more of our Blues and Southern spirit while still keeping the catchy melodies of our last records. But hey, talk is cheap, so turn it up and have some fun!"

Pre-Order Sweet Poison NOW! 

'Sweet Poison' is available to pre-order in these formats:

1 LP Gatefold Black Vinyl

1 LP Gatefold Marbled Red Black (limited to 300 copies)

CD Digipak + Wristband

CD Digipak

Digital Album

THE NEW ROSES are:

Timmy Rough - vocals, guitar

Dizzy Daniels - guitar

Hardy - bass

Urban Berz - drums

Deströyer 666 Unveils New Album, Unleashes New Song + Music Video

Black thrash outlaws DESTRÖYER 666 will be releasing its sixth studio album, 'Never Surrender,' on December 2 via Season of Mist! The cover artwork, tracklist, and additional details can be found below! In addition, the band is now unleashing the pummeling first single, "Guillotine," along with an official music video. Watch and listen below.

'Never Surrender' can now be pre-ordered HERE.

DESTRÖYER 666 continue to do what they are best at: kicking ass and hammering out heavy metal that is slamming straight into the face. No compromise, no sell out, no bullshit!

DESTRÖYER 666 don’t do whiny nostalgia but simply stick to their old school roots, which are reaching straight down into the golden age of metal while allowing themselves to sound fresh and remain relevant. The band originally started out as a solo project of BESTIAL WARLUST guitarist KK in Australia in 1994. As early as with debut album ‘Unchain the Wolves’ (1997), fast-tracked towards international acclaim. The even stronger second full-length, ‘Phoenix Rising’ (2000) had the Australians relocating to Europe to be able to satisfy the soaring demand for touring and festival shows. After a round of line-up changes, third full length ‘Cold Steel… For an Iron Age’ (2002) cemented the band’s excellent reputation. After a hiatus caused among other issues by disenchantment with the business, DESTRÖYER 666 returned with ‘Defiance’ in 2009 and followed up on this success with the rough and gritty ‘Wildfire’ (2016) seven years later that saw them touring and performing at all the relevant metal festivals worldwide on a regular basis again. The Australians filled the gap between the latest albums with the hard-hitting EP, ‘Call of the Wild’ (2018) that comes with a distinct taste of an unrepentantly classic flavour.

The outlaws from down under deliver another pummelling and relentless lesson in aggression with full length number 6(66). ‘Never Surrender’ is a furious assault of black thrash, chainsaw riffs, and warlike drums, offering no moment of reprisal as it rages on for 40 unyielding minutes.

With this offering, DESTRÖYER 666 takes no prisoners!

Style: Black Thrash

Line-up
KK: guitars, vocals
Ro: guitars, vocals
Felipe: bass
Perra: drums

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www.destroyer666.uk

Booking contact: D666Booking@gmail.com

Picture credit: Ester Segarra
Cover art: Alex Kemp

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

Available formats:
Digipak CD
Clamshell Box
Digital
Vinyl in various colours
Cassette

Mick Blankenship Releases New Single "Luxúria" + Official Music Video

Mick Blankenship, the American rock artist, producer, songwriter, musician, and multi-instrumentalist released his new single "Luxúria" to all digital outlets.

"Luxúria" can be Streamed/Downloaded at

https://linktr.ee/mickblankenship

Mick Blankenship - Luxuria [Official Music Video] can be seen below.

"'Luxúria' is a dark, melodic modern rock song about human desire. An observation of our affliction with lust and temptation," says Mick.

Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio is the American Rock artist & multi-instrumentalist known as “Mick Blankenship”.

Mick teamed up with producer John Moyer (bassist of multi-platinum metal band Disturbed) to record his first full length album titled Crown of Apathy in Feb 2018. His first single "Transcend the Machine" received radio play in Europe as well as the US.

Mick teamed up again with Moyer in 2021 to record his second full length album titled Madness in Shadows and even features Moyer on the album as a co-writer. The new album contains a ballad as well as some heavy hitters. His single "Rule the World" made the Independent charts in 2022 at #10 as well as #1 on Boston Rock radio 4 weeks in a row!

Mick released a cover of Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" in 2022 that went viral on Facebook and received over 1 million views!

Upcoming Show:
November 12, 2022 @Madison Theater in Covington, KY Veteran's Day Concert

For More Information Please Visit:

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Seattle indie rockers Black Nite Crash take us on a 'Sugarwave' ahead of 'Washed in the Sound with Black Nite Crash' LP

"Slow and brooding, their mixture of psychedelia and rock, with this steady yet mysterious backdrop and consecutive male-female-vocals, is a winning formula, producing an inescapably transcendent vortex of sound" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"The boy/girl vocal play-off is wonderous in the extreme, and the graceful Doorsian groove is delivered better than most attempts to capture that louche, psychedelic majesty... The music itself feels like it is from a different sonic world" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A fascination of beguiling emotion and encroaching shadows... the richest infection of catchiness and inspiriting persuasion" ~ Ringmaster Review

"Effervescent... all the hallmarks of the mid-90s indie style: fuzzed-out guitars, bouncy rhythms, and a kaleidoscope of influences. Firmly in the realm of bands like Lightning Seeds, Eels, The Beta Band, and The Wonder Stuff" ~ Post-Punk.com

Seattle-based outfit Black Nite Crash presents 'Sugarwave', a high energy single with a driving, melodic take on indie-rock influenced post-punk, the second single from their album 'Washed in the Sound with Black Nite Crash', mixed by longtime collaborator Matt Brown (Trespassers William) and mastered by Adam Straney.

Earlier, Black Nite Crash released the lead track 'The Take', a storyteller-led pulsating noir singalong with a trippy silhouette-laden video. Both tracks preview the most diverse set of songs the band has ever released, combining their trademark fuzzed out guitars with some newer flavours.

Black Nite Crash is Jim Biggs (vocals, guitar), John Parker (bass), James Stone(guitar), Tony Zuniga (drums) and Claire Tucker (guitar/vocals). Formed twenty years ago, Black Nite Crash has involved more than 30 members over the years, surrounding Jim Biggs, the last remaining original member. Yet somehow, the band has maintained a coherent sound and vision.

"The lyrics for 'Sugarwave' started out as scenes from a dream wherein my husband pulled some rather out-of-character capers. It got me thinking about dreams he's told me about, where I did strange or terrible things, and what that might mean about our perception of each other -- and even whether there was some hidden truth to the dreams. The song eventually developed into an impression of the gap between people's true internal selves and how everyone else perceives us, and the attempt to bridge that gap, impossible as it may be. But the desire to be known can be at odds with the allure of likes and compliments and approvals and little dopamine hits -- and that's the Sugarwave," says Claire Tucker.

"The energy of the song is undeniable - we can't keep still while playing it. We haven't done anything quite like it in a while. It's another piece on the new record that feels, for us, like a bit of a departure from the last few albums. We've been trying to let the songs just come and guide us rather than trying to force things to sound like some preconceived notion of what the band should sound like".

Work on the 'Washed in the Sound with Black Nite Crash' LP began before the pandemic, the songs a reflection of a band finding its feet again, with (then) relatively new members Claire Tucker and Sharim Johnson putting their imprint on this batch of songs. Then lockdowns began before tracking could be completed.

"This is the band's fifth full length in nearly twenty years of existence, and it looks to be the start of a period of more frequent releases as we work through our backlog of unreleased recorded songs, not to mention the surplus of new material we're working on even now," says Jim Biggs.

As of September 20, 'Sugarwave' will be available everywhere online, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The 'Washed in the Sound with Black Nite Crash' LP will be released on October 14 through American boutique label Neon Sigh.

To celebrate their new album, Black Nite Crash will be playing a handful of live shows, beginning with an October 8 album release show at Seattle's The Central Saloon, followed by the Portland release show at The Six on November 5.

CREDITS
Jim Biggs - guitars, vocals
Jasun Hadaway - bass
Tony Zuniga - drums, percussion
Claire Tucker - guitars, vocals
Sharim Johnson - guitars
Matt Brown - organ
Written by Jim Biggs / Claire Tucker
Engineered and mixed by Matt Brown at Crackle and Pop and Spaceranch Studios in Seattle, assisted by Skyler Holcombe
Produced by Matt Brown and the Band
Mastered by Adam Straney at Breakpoint Mastering
'The Take' video directed by Jim Biggs with assistance from James Stone
'Sugarwave' video by Jim Biggs with add. footage by Coffee With Stripes
Album cover artwork by CJ Burton. Concept by Jim Biggs

LIVE SHOWS
Oct. 8 - SEATTLE - The Central Saloon (Seattle release show)
Nov. 5 - PORTLAND - The Six (PDX release show)
Dec. 16/17 - SEATTLE - Sunset Tavern (Tremolo Festival)


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BLACK LAVA Reveals Music Video for New Song, "Eye of the Moon"

Emerging blackened death metal quartet BLACK LAVA will release its debut full-length, 'Soul Furnace,' on November 25, 2022 via Season of Mist! The band is now sharing an epic music video for their brand new single, "Eye of the Moon!" The video, which was filmed and edited by Colin Jeffs and produced by Black Lava and Ten of Sword,s can be found below.

BLACK LAVA comments:
"'Eye of the Moon' tells a story of a man embarking on a journey through harsh landscapes - such as snow, forests and mountains - in search of a witches lair, looking for strength and guidance. The clip was shot in the beautiful scenes of Mt Buffalo, in Victoria, Australia. With its stunning landscape, dramatic cliffs and peaks, it was the perfect location for the story to take place. Filmed in the heart of winter over three days, the conditions were extremely difficult with temperatures dropping from -1 to -7 Celsius, which proved especially hard on camera equipment and the crews, with the constant snow, rain, and wind, made it near impossible to capture the artistic vision. Our hands were freezing at times and could hardly move, but with an amazing dedicated team we persevered with its creation, and what you see is the result.

"We are extremely proud to present 'Eye of the Moon.'"

Pre-orders for 'Soul Furnace' are now live HERE and can be saved on all digital streaming services HERE.

Release Date: November 25, 2022
Genre: Blackened Death Metal

During the turbulent and uncertain years of 2020-2021, perhaps none were plunged deeper into darkness than those from down under as Australia imposed some of the strictest, harshest, and most devastating lockdown measures in the world, forcing their civilians into years of isolation. However, through solitude and desolation, some of the greatest art is created, as is the case with BLACK LAVA, the emerging blackened death metal quartet from Melbourne (AU). Founded by drummer Dan Presland (Vipassi, AMDBL, ex-Ne Obliviscaris) and guitarist Ben Boyle (Vipassi, AMDBL, Hadal Maw), BLACK LAVA draws influence from old school death and black metal bands while injecting groove-laden melodies and progressive elements to create their own experimental sound.

“The idea came about from just pure frustration of the situation at hand during 2020/2021,” explains Presland of the band’s formation. “Ben and I live locally together, and in the beginning of the pandemic, I built a working studio, so we got together to just initially jam to release some frustrations and vent some music around the second half of 2021. We had a pretty casual jam together and Ben came back with a few fleshed out ideas a few days later.” As the ideas started to come to fruition, the duo quickly realized that the project had more potential than just a jam session. “Both of us were really into the direction Ben pushed,” continues Presland, “and it was something pretty new to both of us - we have worked together quite extensively over the years within music, playing in several bands together (Vipassi, AMDBL, Aphotic Dawn and more) - so to go in a totally new direction was pretty refreshing.”

As the pair fleshed out more ideas, they turned to their good friend Rob Watkins of Blackhelm to fulfill vocal duties. “Within 10 minutes we had found a vocalist and the search for a bassist was on. Tim Anderson (Blackhelm) was found pretty quickly and was keen to jump on board the idea also, so within a very short time frame we had a full lineup, a record ready to go, and 4 guys full of enthusiasm to push something new.”

Sharing a diverse love for black metal, death metal, and progressive music, the quartet quickly found their sound and hit a stride. And thus, Soul Furnace was born - a searing 34-minute aural assault that conjures up nostalgia while still sounding fresh and current. While the record promises to usher in a new musical era of the 2020s with its forward-thinking and contemporary energy, the lyrics dwell somewhere between fantasy and the old world.

“In the world of Black Lava, the lyrics are set in a time and world long gone and forgotten, mostly made up of fantasy and a medieval theme, fitting for the realms of our style of music,” explains vocalist Rob Watkins of the album’s themes and inspirations. “We draw inspiration from the natural environment and mother nature, ancient witchcraft and the glory of warriors in battle. I picture Black Lava as visiting an ancient beast in a cave giving you a chance to escape the outside world through its tales and mythology.”

With a new deal with Season of Mist and a team of some of the music industry’s most revered artists, producers, engineers, and professionals behind them to help render their vision, Black Lava is ready to make its debut and unleash its fury upon the masses.

Lineup:
Dan Presland (drums)
Ben Boyle (guitar)
Rob Watkins (Vocals)
Tim Anderson (bass)

Links:
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https://facebook.com/BLACKLAVA00
https://blacklava-aus.bandcamp.com/

Recording Studio: Bushido Studios, Melbourne

Producer / sound engineer: Troy Mccosker

Mixing studio and engineer: Kurt Ballou

Mastering studio and engineer: Alan Douches

Artwork: Paolo Giradi

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

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The Unity Release New Video for "Rusty Cadillac" - All Fan Filmed!

One week after the German-Italian power metal-band The Unity introduced Tobias "Eggi" Exxel (Edguy) as a new band member, and nearly one week before their "The Devil You Know Live-Tour 2022“kicks off, the band have released their brand new videoclip "Rusty Cadillac".

What is special about this video clip is that the material was entirely filmed by the fans at two shows with their mobile phones! Highly polished? No, but raw and authentic? 100%.

Addressing the fans directly, Gianba Manenti, says, "We are happy that you helped us to realize this idea! You are the best!"

You can watch the video below

Dark Folk Shamans NYTT LAND to Release New Western-Inspired EP, “Ritual: Blood of the West”, out November 18, 2022

NYTT LAND embarks on a new musical journey to dark, western frontiers with their upcoming EP, 'Ritual: Blood of the West', to be released digitally via Napalm Records on November 18, 2022. Based on tracks from their latest album, Ritual, that have been reworked in country style, NYTT LAND return with pristine interpretations of their own songs reimagined in gothic folk and western-inspired ways. Get ready for NYTT LANDreturning with pristine interpretations of their own songs reworked in gothic folk and western-inspired styles.

As a first taste of the EP NYTT LAND present their newest single “Dark Country. Ritual”. Enchanting time with their entrancing melodies and hair-raising throat singing, the band beckons listeners to a spirit world filled with ancient gods and heroes of the old west.

NYTT LAND state on “Dark Country. Ritual”:

"Old Ritual went through its rebirth in a new sound, new form and comprehension. And it was in the gothic atmosphere of the old west that he was born again. Ritual continues, prepare for the Ritual!"

Watch the official video for “Dark Country. Ritual”

Following their traditions and connection to nature, NYTT LAND directs its powers toward a new territory, leaving behind the rough lands of the north and embarking on a sonic journey in five transfixing songs.

Staying thematically faithful to ancient legends and adapting to the temperate sounds of the west, opening song “Dark Country Ritual” not only displays NYTT LAND’s dedication to their own legacy, but opens the EP with an enchanting, ambient new sound, rising and falling like smoke. On “The Blues of Ragnarok” and “Song of U-Gra” the band flexes its trademark vocal approach with summoning chants that gently carry the listener away to another mental state, conveying more tranquil versions of the originals without losing their depth and ancient thematic significance. “Dead Man’s Ballad” tells its story like a coyote howling at the moon, offering a mysterious yet soothing blend of guitar and vocals that reinterpret the band’s dark folk essence. “Blood of the West” closes the EP with acoustic guitar instrumentals that summon the spirits of the west and leaves the listener enchanted, induced in the serene, ancient sounds of the grasslands.

Follow NYTT LAND’s mystic vocals and hypnotizing guitar sounds on a journey into a whole new spirit realm with 'Ritual: Blood of the West'.

NYTT LAND on the new EP:

"We've said many times that country and blues music are some of our favorite music genres. This EP is our tribute and memory to those great musicians who stood at the very origins of American country and blues music, those whose music inspires us daily. For us, working on this album has become the most unusual, but at the same time extremely interesting experience. And we really love that we did it!"

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NYTT LAND is:

Natasha “Baba Yaga” Pakhalenko – vocal, throat singing, drums, percussion, flutes, programming

Anatoly “Shaman” Pakhalenko – vocal, throat singing, tagelharpa, mouth-harp, percussion,

horn, programming

Weapons of Anew Release New Single "Break the Ties" + Official Music Video

Hard Rock outfit Weapons of Anew released their new song “Break The Ties” to all major platforms. It will be the first song released with new members, singer Richie Hume and drummer Lun’iah Fontana. The new song is the first to be released from the forthcoming 2023 release, The Art of War.

This was the first song written for The Art of War. It came about as guitarist Freddy Ordine and Logan Mader (Machine Head, Once Human) hit it off while on tour together. WOA were auditioning producers and Freddy, a huge fan of early Machine Head material, invited Logan to spend time at their studio.

"I couldn't be happier with how this song came together and turned out,” exclaims Ordine. "It had our New York attitude and Logan's west coast vibe. We really nailed the direction I wanted to take Weapons in!! Logan was just amazing to work with!!!!”

“Break The Ties” is about cutting away the bad and being in a more together space with everything. "It's crazy to me that a year after this song was written, [bassist] Reno and I moved to Florida and rebuilt Weapons,” adds Ordine. "I guess subconsciousness is a mother f*cker!!! Had we only known or listened sooner!!!"

This Tampa-based hard rock outfit, originally from New Jersey, released their debut, The Collision of Love and Hate, in 2017 and toured heavily to support it, including opening for Scott Stapp, Alterbridge and Tesla. WOA recorded a second album for release in 2020, with the first song released, being a cover of The Chainsmokers “Sick Boy” dropping in September 2020, reaching #25 on Billboard Active Rock, #18 Billboard Indicator and #27 Mediabase Active Rock.

It currently has 1.2 million streams. The release was delayed due to COVID and in mid-2021 WOA made their personnel changes and re-recorded the songs for The Art of War.

WOA are Richie Hume (vocals), Freddy Ordine (guitar), Reno (bass), Kevin Hicklin (guitar) and Lun’iah Fontana (drums).

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REIGN OF Z Release Official Music Video for "Cellophane"!

Pennsylvania based, dark melodic metal band REIGN OF Z has released the official music video for "Cellophane"! With the the video directed by Tom Flynn, "Cellophane" was produced by Steve Sopchak and Justin Spaulding.

"’Cellophane’ is for those who have lost those who have tried to better themselves or level up and is met with malice’ - Zosia West

Tour Dates:
09/21 @ The Station - Carrboro, NC
09/22 @ The Riffhouse - Chesapeake, VA
09/23 @ Zen West - Fredrick, MD
09/24 @ Lovedraft's Brewing - Mechanicsburg, PA
09/25 @ Westside Bowl - Youngstown, OH
09/27 @ The Newark Hub - Newark, OH
09/28 @ Hidden Gems Music Club - Centerville, OH
09/29 @ Stan's Room (Piere's) - Fort Wayne, IN
09/30 @ The Brauer House - Lombard, IL
10/01 @ 9th St. Pub - LaSalle, IL
10/02 @ Cheer's Pub - South Bend, IN
10/05 @ The Lyric Room - Green Bay, WI
10/06 @ Live Wire Lounge - Chicago, IL
10/07 @ The Back Bar - Janesville, WI
10/08 @ Siler Dome Ballroom - Neillsville, WI
10/09 @ Stockyard Rock Burger Bar - Rockford, IL
10/11 @ Cafe Acoustic - St. Joseph, MO
10/12 @ KISS Bar and Grill - Springfield, MO
10/13 @ Locust Alley - Natchez, MS
10/14 @ The Varsity Theatre - Baton Rouge, LA
10/15 @ Celtic Irish Bar - Pacagoula, LA
10/16 @ Battlefield Bar - Chalmette, LA

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Singer Zosia West is no stranger to the dark side of life with lyrical content ranging from body dysmorphia, to bullying and sexual abuse; there is no shortage of expression to release in her meter and verse. Living by the motif of comforting the disturbed and disturbing the comfortable, Reign of Z has carved it's path since its inception in 2017.

Since its beginning, Reign of Z has added some heavy hits to its resume from playing the Shira Girl stage on 2018's Vans Warped Tour, co-headlining the Whisky A Go-Go in LA and even raising 125% of their Indiegogo goal surpassing its initial $5,000, allowing them to record their debut EP, Mirrors and Memoirs, with Justin Spaulding and Steve Sopchak (Ice Nine Kills), out April 19, 2019, capping off 2018 with regular radio play on 105.9 The X in Pittsburgh for the month of December.

The band hit the road with COMBICHRIST on their 2021 fall tour alongside KING 810 and HEARTSICK.

OVTLIER Releases New Industrial Rock Single "Living Dead" + Official Music Video Directed by Tom Flynn

OVTLIER released their new single "Living Dead" to all major platforms! The band also premiered the official music video, directed by Tom Flynn.

“'Living Dead' is the embodiment of everything telling, dark and fun. An animated and colorful song that sticks out from everything in our discography. A spoken word opening by the legendary Vincent Price sets the scene that dives into a riff-driving intro, leading to a heart pumping verse, a monster chorus that will have you singing along by the second go-around and a bridge that brings the heavy. 'Living Dead' is the beast that keeps on killing!" says Joey Arena.

He adds, "The music video for “Living Dead” captures the animation behind the lyrics. A dark, witty, campy horror-comedic short. Inspired by classics like Frankenstein, The Last Man On Earth and The Three Stooges 'Dizzy Doctors', 'Living Dead' is an over-the-top three minutes and sixteen seconds of pure 'Hell Yeah'!"

Honing in on a modern sound while consistently setting themselves apart from the mainstream, Ovtlier (pronounced "Outlier") prides themselves in creating exemplary rock and metal music backed by a rapidly growing fanbase. Ovtlier has earned more than 3 million views of fan-curated content on YouTube and over 3 million streams on Spotify, while capturing the hearts of tens of thousands of followers online. In addition to their loyal fan base, the band has caught attention through achieving features in major media outlets such as Revolver, Loudwire, Alternative Press, Decibel and ABC News.

Continually hitting the Billboard charts, Ovtlier has been able to spread their sound nationwide through constant spins on FM radio and months of regular rotation on SiriusXM Octane- launching them into the forefront of their genre. Ovtlier has had three singles featured on SiriusXM Octane; "Who We Are", "Buried Me Alive" and "Blame The Dead" have made fans out of satellite radio listeners across the country and emphasizes the band's ability to stay creative while maintaining an ever-growing fanbase.

Now, the band is slated to release their biggest single yet - "Living Dead" will be unleashed on September 9, 2022. It was written by the band's lead vocalist and founder, Joey Arena, accompanied by Evan McKeever. "Living Dead" is one of the many Ovtlier singles with production by Justin DeBlieck (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White), but it is their only single to date to be mixed by Chris Dawson (SAUL, Any Given Sin). With Ovtlier's dedication and a star-studded team of support behind them, the success of "Living Dead" as the band's most-accomplished single is imminent.

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Manchester's WEIMAR explore the dark side of domestic life on 'Heaven on High Street East' single

"Endearing... With their mixed bag of genres, well-digested set of influences and unique eclectic sound, Weimar is one of the most intriguing bands to come from England’s northern capital as of late" ~ The Spill Magazine

“Emphatic execution of highly observant songs informed by life’s surreal and unnerving experiences... Guitars jangle, jolt and drive emotion in equal measure” – Louder Than War

"Awesome... a side order of alternative artifice, artistry and Avant Garde with your pop-rock" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

“An eclectic smorgasbord of elements weaved together in an un-assimilative refreshing feat of ingenuity” – AnR Factory

“Perhaps the most important band to come out of Manchester since Magazine” – Aural Delights

"Highly intriguing... riveting nostalgic air but equally an instant surge of fresh endeavour and tempting" ~ Ringmaster Review

Manchester art-rock quartet Weimar present the single 'Heaven on High Street East' along with a new video driving home the lyrics. A lush prog indie-folk ballad, this is a Kitchen Sink Drama exploring abusive relationships in suburbia, and the vapid existence of the perpetrators of domestic abuse.

"This song also specifically explores the contrast between real life and the sanitized, sugar-coated and idealized version of reality depicted on social media, and how this is used to intensify the psychological torment and gaslighting prevalent in abusive relationships. From its lush beginnings to its intense finale, 'Heaven On High Street East' is a brutal exposition of the grim reality behind the net curtains of suburbia and the superficial facade presented by social media," says Weimar frontman Aidan Cross.

This is the latest taster from the band's debut album 'Dancing On a Volcano', out now via German Shepherd Records. Here are 12 tracks (three years in the making), which take the listener on an unpredictable excursion through the socio-political and personal challenges of our modern age.

Formed in 2016, Weimar is made up of vocalist-guitarist-songwriter Aidan Cross (The Bacillus, Black Light Mutants), bassist John Armstrong (The Speed Of Sound), drummer Anthony ‘Eddy’ Edwards (The Deceased) and guitarist Stephen Sarsen (Frank Is Dead, Playground).

Recently, Weimar shared 'Soho Rain' featuring Leeds' artist Finola, a single dedicated to London's Soho district, and 'I Smashed The Looking Glass', exploring the interrelationship between an artist's true self and their public persona. Cynical and sardonic, but also optimistic and hopeful, this song features label mate Loop-Aznavour of Adventures of Salvador on theremin. Earlier this year, Weimar also released the single 'The Girls of LA' / 'Transatlantic Confusion'.

Embracing a blend of post-punk, no wave, cabaret, psychedelia, alternative folk and gothic rock, this album was produced by Adam Crossley and Chris Guest of Vibratone Sound Studio. The cover art was created by acclaimed artist and writer Brian Gorman.

Louder Than War named Weimar amongst its 50 Bands To Watch for 2019, when they debuted the single 'John Doe / Curse the Songs', followed by 'Marvel To The State / Undesirable Master'. Having worked with legendary producer Simon ‘Ding’ Archer, they've also played with Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) and goth legends Skeletal Family.

The 'Dancing On A Volcano' LP is available everywhere via German Shepherd Records, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. It was also released on CD and can be ordered directly from the artist.

ALBUM CREDITS
Written by John Armstrong, Aidan Cross, Anthony Edwards, Stephen Sarsen, Johann Kloos
Produced, mixed & mastered by Adam Crossley and Chris Guest
Recorded at Vibratone Sound Studio, Manchester
Cover Art by Brian Gorman
John Armstrong - Bass
Aidan Cross - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Anthony 'Eddy' Edwards - Drums
Johann Kloos - Lead Guitar
Bob Dinn - Trumpet and flugelhorn ('The Sociopath')
Finola - Saxophone ('Soho Rain', 'Polished Decay', 'Hunter’s Moon')
Chris Guest - Keyboards ('Soho Rain', 'Faded Queen Of The Night')
Loop-Aznavour - Theremin ('I Smashed The Looking Glass')
Susan O’Shea - Keyboards ('The Hangers-On')

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New York rocker DMITRY WILD presents 'Liberation' single, a sign of the times and beacon of hope

"A sonic and visual storyteller... channeling Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Jesus and Mary Chain, and Lee Hazlewood" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Upbeat, positive, and catchy. With memorable riffs and a notable feel-good vibe... true rock 'n' roll spirit" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A tastefully crafted raucous free-rolling rocker-zen cracker" ~ Skylight Webzine

"Wild, swaggering and buoyant... hyper full-band rhythm and feel-good factor" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

New York-based garage rocker Dmitry Wild presents a rock anthem with meaning - 'Liberation' feat. Tryst is the first taster of his forthcoming 'Electric Souls' album. The accompanying video features imagery, symbolizing both protest and hope, with film footage captured in Ukraine, Spain, Czech Republic and various US locales, including Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee and San Francisco.

Showcasing his trademark blend of 70’s vintage rock, garage rock and punk ethos, this song is quite timely, speaking to a great number of situations around the world where oppression is systemic and power struggles endure at the people's expense.

Dmitry wrote 'Liberation' as a virtual rock opera - a two-part opus dedicated to liberating ourselves from the oppressions of the systems in place. The first part roars as a classic rock banger before transitioning to a notable confrontation with a policeman at the protest while searching for what unites us, before an epic solo inspired by David Bowie's 'Moonage Daydream'. The song ends with Tryst joining in, the duet singing in tandem “Set us free, Love will Rise and set us free".

"This album is rooted in our human experience in the 21st century. Things have come to a boiling point this year on the social and climate front and at the global level. There are protests, virtual revolutions and personal revolutions that we are all undergoing, but by arming ourselves with electricity and guitars, we are still making noise and yelling about our belonging in this beautiful and wild place," says Dmitry Wild.

"As fears subside, we can gather together and sing for 'Liberation'. The only thing that binds us together is our voices - in unison they create a thunder storm as resistance movements unveil their power, as people ultimately realize that higher powers control a lot beyond our voting rights."

Very passionate about the craft of songwriting, Dmitry Wild used the downtime of the great pandemic to get some serious work done, completing the final writing for this solo album and gradually recording this material. Some material from earlier is also included, dating back to when he was living in California.

With music steeped in garage rock and rock n roll, this album also brings in the flair of 80’s epic synths, bluesy songs, gypsy-inspired compositions, and 70’s-inspired driving tunes.

On this album, Wild collaborated with Strange House Media, their main engineer, Byron Frayne, mixing most of the songs included here and mastering the full album. This collaboration also extended to the two songs released from this album to date - the videos for 'Don’t Need Anybody' and 'Castle Walls' were also created in collaboration with Strange House Media, Byron Frayne and Tryst as editor.

On the live music scene, Dmitry's shows take on a more rocking sound. Performing under the name Dmitry Wild & The Spells, the band currently involves Tommy Love on drums, Robert Paley on bass, Garret Smelcer on keyboards, and David Varlow on rhythm guitar. He is also sometimes joined by notable Rockabilly bassist Chops LaConte and then things take on a more theatrical turn.

'Liberation' is out now, available at all fine online music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the 'Electric Souls' LP (out October 15) is already available for pre-order.

SINGLE CREDITS
Written by Dmitry Wild
Recorded by Dmitry Wild and Byron Frayne
Produced by Dmitry Wild
Mixed and mastered by Byron Frayne
Dmitry Wild - guitars, bass, vocals
Garrett Smelcer - keyboards
Tryst - additional vocals
Matt Liptak - drums
Cover photography by Shannon Greer
Cover design by Dmitry Wild and Jennifer Claroscura

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SCREAMER Release New Single & Video, "Kingmaker" Today!

SCREAMER, one of Sweden’s most ambitious Heavy Metal acts, will release their new single and video for the song "Kingmaker" today.

The song is the title track from their new album, "Kingmaker", to be be released January 13th, 2023 through SPV/Steamhammer as CD DigiPak (incl.poster), LP version, CD/LP bundle with shirt (only at the Steamhammer shop)

Download and stream HERE

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SCREAMER Live 2022

Europe

9/17 SE-Nässjö - Noselake Metal Fest

11/26 SE-Blomstermåla - Folkets Hus

USA (special guest for Hellfire)

9/23 Oakland, CA - Eli’s Mile High Club

9/24 Portland, OR - The High Water Mark

9/25 Seattle, WA - El Corazon

9/27 Vancouver, BC - The Wise

9/28 Kelowna, BC - Runaway’s Lounge

9/29 Calgary, AB - Palomino 

9/30 Nelson, BC - Royal

10/01 Spokane, WA - Berserk Bar

10/03 Minneapolis, MN - Underground Music Venue

10/04 Green Bay, WI - Lyric Room

10/06 Chicago, IL - Reggie’s

10/07 Milwaukee, WI - Club Garibaldi

10/08 Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle

10/09 St. Louis, MO - The Sinkhole

10/11 Tulsa, OK - The Wittler Bar

10/12 Denton,TX - Dan's Silverleaf

10/13 Dallas, TX - Three Links Deep

10/14 Houston, TX - Acadia

10/15 San Antonio, TX - 502 Bar

10/16 Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live 

10/18 Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock

10/19 Las Vegas, NV - The Dive Bar

10/20 Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing Company

10/21 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

10/22 Los Angeles, CA - Bricks Rock Bar

10/23 Sacramento, CA - Cafe Colonial

Shaam Larein Announce New Single & Video for "Murderer"

Svart Records unleashes a heady brew of nocturnal Post-Punk atmosphere and avant-garde Metal from Swedish Goth-tinged Doom Rock band Shaam Larein.

The new album, 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' literally meaning: “stick a knife into the world”, is a ravishing, cut-throat statement of Shaam Larein’s heavy intent, that casts a new shadow of stunning darkness. Formed in 2018, Shaam Larein released their debut album 'Sculpture'' in 2020 to raptured underground praise, earning them an instant booking to the prestigious Roskilde Festival and planting them on the radar of cult artists such as Chelsea Wolfe.

Now signed to Finland’s Svart Records, whose reputation has been forged on bringing new heavy rock artists such as Messa, Green Lung and Beastmilk from the underground into the limelight, Shaam Larein is soon to be hot on the tongues of the cult grapevine.

Named after their auteur-like visionary singer Shaam Lerein, who was brought up on Russian classical art and the cinema of Tarkovsky, composes and visualizes their dark materials, cementing 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' as an utterly unique take on bat-winged heavy rock. 

Shaam’s background in the theatrical arts and her Syrian roots shine through in the dramatic structures and middle eastern scales her melodies incorporate, all driven by a powerful female voice that commands and charms in deadly measure. Conducting her band of Swedish vamps like a montage of Siouxsie Sioux and Lisa Gerard meeting in a Murnau horror, Shaam Larein casts a spell both occult and hypnotic.

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Carrying a haulage of blackened Heavy Metal Doom in its gothic Post-Punk drive, “Sticka En Kniv I Världen” does what it says on the tin, providing a stab of something unearthly but also hyper-real with songs like "I Have No Face" as a stark eye-meeting stare of emotion. 

Shaam describes "I Have No Face" as: “dying inside and out, a glimpse of hope but not strong enough to last. When you have no face, you are blind on the outside but not on the inside, and that face is trying to survive, holding on to a big desire, because that desire is the hope of surviving.”

Where desperate urges meet cries for survival and a vital force, Shaam Larein is, as she says, “between dream and reality,” beautifully controlled chaos.

With a devout appreciation of the mystic powers inherent in heavy music, Shaam Lareinwill ignite memories of Swedish Metal artists such as In Solitude, who swayed towards the eclectic and gothic atmospheres Shaam’s music touches on in their later days. With artist friends from back home in Uppsala, Pelle Åhman making the Album cover and his brother Gottfrid Åhman, both of In Solitude fame, making four videos for Shaam Larein, the links weave closer, but it is to artists like Chelsea Wolfe, Ruth Rundle & Marissa Nadler that you can imagine fans drawing parallels and opening their heart to the enigmatic sound of 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen'.

Shaam describes her music as “a touch of aggression mixed with passion” and 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' for her is about finding the light through a sea of darkness “accepting the melancholy and seeing the beauty of what lies underneath our mysterious sound”.

For a world of heavy rock, hungry for a new wave of something dark and mysterious, Shaam Larein has it all in unparalleled dosage, just waiting to be discovered.

'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' will be released on December 9th by Svart Records.