Her Shadow Release Single "Devil Inside"

New Album 'Ghost Love Chronicles'

Arrives November 11th!

Her Shadow offers dreamy pop music with moonlight melodies, heavenly hooks and Lynchian twists. The ethereal soundscapes come to life in a dream noir universe oozing with catchy choruses, Morricone motifs and vintage sounds interweave with state-of-the-art production.

Today, they release "Devil Inside" the second single from their upcoming album 'Ghost Love Chronicles' to be release November 11th via Svart Records.

"When writing this song, I set myself a challenge: how many chords could the progression go through before it returns to the start? I made it to ten. As with most good ideas, I came up with the vocal melody to the chorus in the shower. Anna Carolina's vocal delivery, soft as cotton candy, gave the cake a proper Lynchian coating", comments songwriter Tomi Henttunen.

"I find the contrast between the soft doo-wop vocals and the brutal lyrics very captivating. This is one of my favorites on the album", says lyricist Laakso. 

The birth of Her Shadow was inevitable. Old friends, guitarist-songwriter Tomi Henttunen(Royal Lips) and keyboardist-lyricist Laakso (Kuolemanlaakso) had a versatile but very different background in making music but a shared obsession with Twin Peaks and Lana Del Rey. The original idea in 2016 was to combine the best of both worlds and spice up the mix with film noir and dream-like elements – to make music that they love but had never done before.

They recruited the enigmatic singer Anna Carolina (Royal Lips), drummer extraordinaire Toni Ronkainen (Kuolemanlaakso) and producer-engineer Jaani Peuhu (Swallow the Sun, Lord of the Lost etc.), and recorded a four-song demo. They instantly got signed to Svart Records and started working on their debut album. After five long years of hard work, it is finally ready to be released upon the world.

Pre-Order 'Ghost Love Chronicles' HERE

As they say, good things come to those who wait and 'The Ghost Love Chronicles' will be released November 11, 2022. The album was produced by musical and visual mastermind Henttunen, mixed by Sampsa Väätäinen (Ismo Alanko, Neøv etc.) and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Opeth etc.) at the world renowned Orgone Studios.

The songs range from the mellow Motown mood of "Fifth Season" to the modern pop banger "Kinda Love You", from the Morricone-inspired "Vigilante" to the nightmarish haunted house thriller "What Hides in the Dark" and from eerie playfulness of "White Lane" to ghoulishly beautiful "Devil Inside". It remains to see, if 'The Ghost Love Chronicles" will grow into a hit album or a cult classic, but it sure has the potential for both.

Slip into something comfortable, open the doors of your perception and enter realm of Her Shadow. 

Check Out INTREPID BLOOM Second Single, "Black Cats," Off of Upcoming EP, 'Missing Link'!

Heavy rock artist INTREPID BLOOM has released, "Black Cats," the second single off of his upcoming EP, Missing Link., due out March 10, 2023 via WURMgroup.

""The song idea for 'Black Cats' came from taking walks during the pandemic and having a black cat cross Intrepid Bloom's path. Commonly thought of as an unlucky omen, but Intrepid Bloom actually loves black cats, and doesn't see them this way. Instead he reflects on his personal tribulations and the doubts that were cast onto him. Withstanding and unwavering to those negativities." - INTREPID BLOOM

Click to Purchase / Stream "Black Cats" Online

INTREPID BLOOM has an upcoming NFT available through Soundb0x containing unreleased material, special artwork created for the album and includes other cool benefits!

Psychedelic rock artist Intrepid Bloom hails from Philadelphia, and cultivates its sound from being a lifelong musician and songwriter. A guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and vocalist, Intrepid Bloom weaves them together in an aggressive, psychedelic manner.

The new album Missing Link is a mental ride from start to finish; mixing gritty guitar riffs and vocals, hammering drums, dirty bass, and psychedelic vibes. Missing Link is released under the WURMgroup record label, and was mixed and mastered by Ulrich Wild.

Like a seed that breaks through concrete, Intrepid Bloom breaks out of one rock genre and flourishes as an abstract blossom.

Purchase / Stream "Black Cats" via WURMgroup Online

Check Out THEM DAMN KINGS DEBUT ALBUM 'RISE UP'!

Fast rising Georgia based hard rock / metal band THEM DAMN KINGS have released their debut album RISE UP today. The album features the tracks "Throw It Away" and "Yesterday" which were released to US metal radio last year, and saw the band conquer the national Metal Contraband radio charts.

THEM DAMN KINGS is the hard rock wrecking machine created by guitarist / multi-instrumentalist / vocalist Jef Rhodes. Jef is a long time professional Front Of House engineer, and backline tech who has over two decades of international touring experience with such bands as: Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Highly Suspect, Lacuna Coil, Watain, Mayhem, and others.

Enlisting former Lacuna Coil drummer Ryan Folden, the pair have recorded RISE UP, a monster of a debut album that sounds both new and exciting - while simultaneously reminding listeners of that golden age of the early ‘90s when Hard Rock, Metal, and Grunge ruled the late night rock clubs of the world.

“After two damn years I’m excited and proud to finally announce our album Rise Up is available for your listening displeasure. I’m beyond excited for you guys to finally hear the full record!” says Rhodes. “Rise Up” is just a starting point for us bastardizing Rock n’ Roll with our own heavy-handed spin on it. The riffs are flowing! And even as you’re reading this I’ve already started writing the next album.”

A debut single, "Throw It Away," was released in October 2020. “It was the first song written for the record. It makes me wanna get on a motorcycle and ride even though the song has nothing to do with that.” says Jef. “It’s about tossing away your fears in an abstract sort of way.” The track was quickly followed by anthemic ‘Yesterday’ which garnered the band their first international radio play, and media support.

Having most recently toured the US as support to Gemini Syndrome, the band are currently in the planning stages of further live dates to support the album’s release.

Rhodes continues, “Through all the Rock n’ Roll craziness, the sweat, the tears, the blood, the broken vans, and not knowing how the band is actually going to get to the next gig, I still wake up every day wanting to do this, needing to do this!”

MONSTER MAGNET ANNOUNCE ‘TEST PATTERNS: VOL. 1’ TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 11TH

MONSTER MAGNET ANNOUNCE

‘TEST PATTERNS: VOL. 1’

TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 11TH

VIA GOD UNKNOWN RECORDS

FEATURING THE RETURN OF THE LEGENDARY PSYCHEDELIC MASTERPIECE

"TAB"

WATCH A NEWLY CREATED VIDEO EXCERPT BY GUITARIST JOHN MCBAIN below

Pre-order ‘Test Patterns: Vol. 1’ HERE

Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, the early days of Monster Magnet were a cosmos away from the major-label, alternative rock boom that would suck the band into the shiny MTV world of the early to middle 90s. Originally formed by Dave Wyndorf, John McBain and Tim Cronin, Monster Magnet came into the world with a lysergic ooze in 1989 with two demo tapes – ‘Forget About Life, I’m High On Dope’ and ‘I’m Stoned, What Ya Gonna Do About It?’ – making it perfectly clear from the start where they were coming from.

This was a band reveling in bad trips and the death of the hippy dream with a Manson Family stare, playing squelchy lo-fi psychedelic music with a rabid punk rock sneer, like The Stooges terrorizing Hawkwind at the most unpleasant free festival imaginable. There were tales of entire audiences at their gigs being spiked with LSD. It didn’t matter if this was true or not, it all added to the mystique. This was indeed a satanic drug thing, you wouldn’t understand.

Those two demos formed the base of what would become their pivotal ‘Spine Of God’ album from 1991 and the ’25…Tab’ EP, which featured the mesmerizing 32-minute opus itself, "Tab".

Long considered to be the true essence of Magnet’s early psychedelic voyages, "Tab" is finally returning to earth’s stratosphere with the release of ‘Test Patterns: Vol.1’, available November 11 via God Unknown Records on 12” vinyl.

‘Test Patterns: Vol. 1’ features a 2021 remix of "Tab" by John McBain, alongside the original demo, recorded in 1988 and then released on the aforementioned ‘Forget About Life, I’m High On Dope’ in 1989.

“When Magnet started, John and I worked in record stores in Red Bank and Dave worked in the comic bookstore and we made a lot of tapes for each other,” recalls Tim Cronin. “A lot of ‘check this shit out’ kind of stuff…Hawkwind, early UFO, Amon Duul, Can, Skullflower, Morgen, Loop, Crystalized Movements, early Alice Cooper, Walking Seeds, Butthole Surfers, Spacemen 3. When we recorded the first demo and got to "Tab", we just beat the shit out of it until it became heavy, noisy, weird, mean and either too long or not long enough, depending on your mood. Everything we wanted in a song (at least everything I wanted in a song), punishingly psychedelic. Jersey Shore krautrock.”

‘Test Patterns: Vol. 1’ will be available in two 12” vinyl editions - a deluxe gatefold sleeve with acid blotter inner sleeve and a special Rough Trade Super Deluxe edition with gatefold sleeve, limited to 300 copies with 4 postcards, blotter inner sleeve, ‘orange sunshine’ coloured vinyl and alternative cover artwork.

Praise the Bullgod. 

THE MOON CITY MASTERS Bring Back '70s Feel-Good Rock with 'The Famous Moon City Masters' Album!

Brooklyn, NY based, New Wave of Classic Rock twin maestros, Jordan and Talor Steinberg, best known as THE MOON CITY MASTERS, has announced the release of their debut LP, The Famous Moon City Masters! Featuring a selection of the last ten singles from the band, including the wildly popular, effervescent original singles "Takin It Back" and "Where You Wanna Run To," The Famous Moon City Masters is due to be released November 4, 2022.

"Dulcet, sunshiney 70s nostalgia (with healthy lashings of 80s joie de vivre in the video), delivered with harmonised flair by Brooklyn twins Moon City Masters. Imagine Blind Faith having a jolly old time with the Allmans and you’re on the right track. Good clean retro fun." - Classic Rock Magazine

The Moon City Masters are a neo-classic rock band with a contemporary edge and more than a hint of soul and funk. The band, consisting of twin brothers, Jordan and Talor Steinberg, brings together the whole package, with virtuosic playing and singing combined with excellent songcraft and an aesthetic that is all their own. It's the unique MCM vibe that makes outlets like Classic Rock Magazine say that their music is full of "heart, harmonies and rays of California sunshine." Ever since they first picked up their instruments at the tender age of 12 after their dad took them to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the brothers have been cranking out riffs and tunes with preternatural ability.

Initially, they both picked up guitars, but Jordan soon switched to bass. Over the course of the next several years, they honed their singing and playing chops to a fine edge. The band kicked their songwriting into overdrive when they started working with Grammy-nominated producer Justin Craig. The band released their debut E.P., The Adventures of the Moon City Masters in late 2019. Since then, they’ve been hard at work recording and releasing singles. They will be playing dates around the country as the world opens up again. They can’t wait to see you there.

All-star project FEELINGLESS to release "Metal Against Animal Cruelty"; First Single feat. Björn Strid of SOILWORK Out Now!

December 2nd will see the release of Metal Against Animal Cruelty, the first offering by all-star project Feelingless. Brought to life by Hugo Markaida, member of Spanish melodic death metal band Rise to Fall, Feelingless is a project to support animal rights and to give a voice to the voiceless. Featuring top notch guest appearances by the likes of Björn Strid (Soilwork), Jon Howard (Threat Signal), Christian Älvestam (Solution .45, Miseration) and Ettore Rigotti & Claudio(Disarmonia Mundi) - just to name a few - Metal Against Animal Crueltyoffers eleven tracks and will be coming out via powerhouse label Noble Demon. All proceeds raised from this release will be donated to local animal shelters in Spain, and in addition, the label will donate to an international animal welfare organization.

Founder and Feelingless mastermind Hugo Markaida comments:

"The project was born in the middle of the pandemic, although it was an idea that had been germinating for a long time. My taste for this kind of projects began when I discovered, a few years before picking up the guitar, "The metal opera Pt. 1" by Avantasia in a local music store. An album that brought together many of my favorite heavy and power metal singers that, wrapped in a medieval fantasy concept, was for a teenager like me an object of devotion. If we jump in time to the moment when I was composing the material that would make up the fifth album of my band Rise To Fall, just moments before the pandemic, many of the ideas and compositions that I liked the most did not specifically fit to the band and, as in every album, I had to put them aside."

He continues:

"Still thinking about that Avantasia album that impacted me when I was a teenager, to bring out a project of that magnitude myself with my favorite singers must have had a sense of importance for the person I am today. Something special that would draw attention to one of the causes I am most committed to. And, incidentally, to support it with the profits resulting from the project."

"Both my partner and I are animal lovers, and we live surrounded by rescued animals. That is why it seemed important to me that, at a time when the whole of humanity was suffering from a global crisis and its consequences, we could not forget the most vulnerable. Thus, I began to outline the concept of the album around the exploitation and mistreatment of animals. I was willing to work with the best and most favorite of my artists, so I started composing the songs thinking beforehand about who was going to interpret them. I told the participating artists all about the project and its charitable nature, with no profit for the artists involved in favor of associations that help animals in need. It was touching to see how my idols sympathized with the cause and joined the project selflessly."

The result is Metal Against Animal Cruelty, a diverse metal album with twenty magnificent singers and musicians supporting the good cause on eleven tracks! Listen to the first single feat. Björn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork, The Nightflight Orchestra) below.

Hugo Markaida about the song:

"This track is a tribute to one of my favorite artists like Björn Strid and David Andersson (recently passed away, may he rest in peace) from my favorite band Soilwork. Björn was the first artist I contacted and he agreed to collaborate in the project. The lyrics have some reference to Soilwork, legacy of David Andersson in the last stage of the band and Björn, main composers of the band, but it has a deeper and more personal meaning, as well as the dream of touring with Soilwork in Japan. The drums in this song are played by Lawrence Dinamarca, a Chilean/Swedish musician of an amazing level that I met while touring with his ex-band Nightrage.The guitar solo is by Pedro J Monge (Vhäldemar, Chromaticity Studios) and bass by Iñigo Lopez (The Descent)."

The album was produced, recorded and mastered at Chromaticity Studios by Pedro J Monge. Music and lyrics by*Hugo Markaida (Except Anxiety Lyrics and music by Iñigo Lopez and music in Fear & Guilt by Iñigo & Hugo and Lyrics by Hugo). "Metal Against Animal Cruelty" will be coming out on December 2nd and is now available for pre-order HERE

Feelingless band:
Hugo (Rise To Fall) - Guitars
Pedro J Monge (Vhäldemar) - Guitars
Iñigo Lopez (The Descent) - Bass
Lawrence Dinamarca - Drums

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CONAN To Embark On Canadian Tour Later This Month

CONAN To Kick Off Canadian Tour Run This Month

New Album 'Evidence of Immortality' Out Now!

England's doom metal masters CONAN are ready to descend upon Canada following the release of their latest full-length studio effort, Evidence of Immortality, which came out this summer on Napalm Records. The band will kick off a nine-city trek through the country, beginning October 27 in Montreal at Foufounes Electriques. See below for the complete list of dates!

CONAN - 2022 Canada Dates

10/27/22: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques

10/28/22: Quebec City, QC @ La Source De La Martiniere

10/29/22: Ottawa, ON @ House Of Targ

10/30/22: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace

11/1/22: Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theater

11/2/22: Saskatoon, SK @ Black Cat

11/3/22: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite

11/4/22: Calgary, AB @ Palomino

11/5/22: Kelowna, BC @ Jackknife Brewery

Evidence of Immortality was produced by Chris Fielding and mastered by James Plotkin. The album also sees former band member Dave Perry perform on the track “Grief Sequence”. The album’s artwork was provided by the skilled hand and mind of Tony Roberts, architect of the CONAN visual style since day one and their debut release, Horseback Battle Hammer. Bow down and hail CONAN, as their sound will live forever on the battlefield of doom. Their new album will be the ultimate Evidence of Immortality!

'Evidence of Immortality' - BUY HERE

CONAN is:

Jon Davis – Guitar, Vocals

Chris Fielding – Bass

Johnny King – Drums 

UK indie rock stalwarts Vernons Future to release 'Aquaplaning' LP. Preview the lead track 'Call To Arms

"A perfect collision of pop and rock, the band conveys beguiling charm, groove and melody, along with accessible sonics... a rock anthem that will get your blood flowing and delight your ear buds" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

aquaplane /ˈakwəpleɪn / verb / gerund or present participle: aquaplaning / (of a vehicle) slide uncontrollably on a wet surface.

UK indie rock veterans Vernons Future will be releasing their new album 'Aquaplaning' in early October, using the lead-time wisely by previewing lead track 'Call To Arms'. Perhaps their most overtly (small ‘p’) political song, it's also a plea to save the planet.

"It’s a challenge to all of us to open our eyes to the climate emergency, to join together to drive meaningful change to save the planet," says frontman Simon Burchill.

Formed in Liverpool in the 1980s and originally known as The Vernons, the band toured the UK and also released the album 'Smithdown Road’ in 1990 via the Probe Plus label, touted by Melody Maker as “a fine debut...in love with pop at its most unassuming and most charming”.

In 2015, the band reincarnated as Vernons Future with original members Simon Burchill, Andy Harding, Jon Fiber and Tom Le Bas, joined by Simon’s school friend Simon ‘Hoops’ Hooper.

Effectively their second album, 'Aquaplaning’ is essentially a compilation of the band’s singles from late 2019 onward, plus two new songs. Now split between Oxford and London, the band's music puts a distinctive twist on the poppier end of the indie spectrum.

As part of their ongoing quest to write the perfect 3-minute indie pop song, Vernons Future uses their classic vox/ guitar/ keys/ bass/ drums setup to hone accessible earworm indie tunes with a particular sense of humour and good hooks.

“When we started playing together again in 2015, we weren't sure if we would get to play gigs or release any music, so the last seven years have been a majorly fun surprise! We absolutely love playing live, and are lucky enough to be playing more gigs now. It's quite amazing to be able to release our songs too. When we first played together back in the 80's, streaming (and the internet!) wasn't a thing. Our first album came out on vinyl and cassette, but was too early for CDs. So we’re buzzing to release our new album on CD," says Andy Harding.

As of September 14, 'Call To Arms' is available via Bandcamp, where the full 'Aquaplaning' LP can already be pre-ordered on CD or as a digital download. The full 'Aquaplaning' album will be released on October 7. The band will also be playing a handful of concerts in September and October to celebrate the album's release.

CREDITS
Simon Burchill - vocals, guitar
Jon Fiber - keyboards, vocals
Andy Harding - guitar
Simon 'Hoops' Hooper - bass
Tom Le Bas - drums
Recorded by Vernons Future at their studios in London and Oxfordshire
Mastered by Jon Fiber
Lyrics by Simon Burchill, except for 'B Movie' and 'Seek Shelter Now' (lyrics by Andy Harding)
Music by Vernons Future (Simon Burchill, Jon Fiber, Andy Harding, Simon Hooper, Tom Le Bas)
Single cover imagery by Alex Conchillos and Pixabay
Album cover by Andy Harding

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UK indie rock artist BLACK MARKET KARMA releases ambitious tenth album ‘Aped Flair & Hijacked Ideas'

"Emotive, tender and nostalgic...It's an intriguing and evocative release that effortlessly demonstrates Stan Belton's spectacular composing skills" ~ Clash Magazine

"A trip you don't want to miss out on... there is nothing ‘extra’ here that is not needed, that doesn’t serve to create a better, more addictive song. This album is bravely and perfectly executed" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Impressive and singular, yet filled with easy and accessible appeal... making music without following fad or fashion or the need to satisfy public expectation" ~ The Record Stache

"With musical influences including numerous genres, their psychedelic vision goes well beyond the influential underpinnings of 60s rock, presenting a kaleidoscopic array of sonic threads woven together into the fabulous tapestry" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

UK-based artist Black Market Karma presents their tenth full-length album ‘Aped Flair & Hijacked Ideas', released via London boutique label Flower Power Records.

Hailing from London and now residing on the South coast of England, the band are back with a colourful carousel of jingle jangle and distorted wobble, following up the 2021 long-player 'The Technicolour Liquid Audio Machine', a lo-fi instrumental, nostalgic, beat driven opus concocted during the 2020 lockdown.

Beautifully foreshadowed by the singles 'Dead Trajectory' and 'In My Child Mind (E to A)', a groovy laid-back single with accompanying created by film director Louisa Pili and edited by BMK mastermind Stanley Belton, following him through a blissful trip around the magical realm of Tokyo.

'Aped Flair & Hijacked Ideas' is a loaded 11-track offering with a fluid texture of beach-soaked instrumentation. Themes range from observations of the sycophantic circles that leach from the arts, desperately trying to stay spiritually close to a geographically distant love, Japanese folklore and the deep connection between man and beast.

“I like to think of the sound of this record as Aquatica. It's like a psychedelic carousel of syrupy melody and liquid audio. Fat, baggy, saturated bass and drums, shimmering jangly guitars, wobbling fuzz, drunken keyboards and telephonic vocals. Imagine something along the lines of The Velvet Underground and The Troggs making tunes together but underwater, performing on marine life instead of instruments and routing the whole thing through a UFO," says Stanley Belton.

"The album's title is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the idea that nothing is truly original. Influence is an infinite web connecting all art and I think that's a beautiful thing that should be embraced. I often see people getting too hung up on the pursuit of some kind of idea of total originality that doesn't exist. It's all in the blend.”

With broader flavours of psychedelia, fuzzed out tones and thumping grooves, Black Market Karma's thick and colourful sound is shaped by the use of a lot of vintage equipment. Rooted in 60's guitar and pop music, other influences range from folk and blues through to lo-fi electronica, traditional Indian music, shoegaze, hip hop, soul and Motown.

To date, the band has released nine albums, eight of which were released between 2012 and 2016 and entirely written, performed, recorded and produced by multi-instrumentalist Stanley Belton while living in London at the band's own 'Cocoon' studio. On the new album, Stan broke his tendency to do everything himself by co-writing and performing two tracks on the album ('Kong' and 'A Crying Shame') together with his brother Finley Belton.

More recently, Stan has been working on collaborations with Pete Kember (a.k.a. Sonic Boom) of Spacemen 3, Joakim Ahlund of Cesars & Les Big Byrd, Tess Parks and The Underground Youth.

As of September 29, 'Aped Flair & Hijacked Ideas' will be available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The The double album, pressed on 180-gram coloured vinyl with a gatefold sleeve, can also be ordered athttps://bit.ly/3QNCBjE. For additional feel-good factor, Act Cool Records also released a live session with Stanley Belton.

CREDITS
All songs written by Stanley Belton,except for 'Kong' & 'A Crying Shame' co-written with Finley Belton
Stanley Belton - all instruments
Finley Belton - additional guitar.
Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Stanley Belton at the Cocoon Studio (London)
Live footage for 'Dead Trajectory' video filmed by Jenn Cliff-Wilcock
'In My Child Mind' video filmed by Louisa Pili & edited by Stanley Belton
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon at Shameless Promotion PR

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MOONSPELL Premieres Haunting New Live Video Clip for "Apophthegmata" from Upcoming "From Down Below – Live 80 M

New BluRay/DVD/Album, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep, out September 30 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

European Tour Dates with INSOMNIUM, WOLFHEART, BORKNAGAR & HINAYANA Kicking Off this Week

Portuguese dark metal maestros MOONSPELL are not only currently gearing up for their upcoming, extensive “Ultima Ratio Fest” tour – kicking off this week – but aptly, they will also release their very special, new BluRay/DVD/Album, entitled From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep, this Friday, on September 30 via Napalm Records.

With From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep, the band presents their latest; 2021-studio album, Hermitage, live and recorded 80 meters below the earth, at the heart of one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders, the Grutas de Mira D'Aire! The recording boasts a one-of-a-kind sound and visual sensation with its heavy dose of cinematic flavor, unreal atmosphere and the encircling, resounding nature in its raw form, while showcasing MOONSPELL’s much acclaimed album Hermitage at its primal best, live from inside one of the most impressive caves in Europe.

Previously, the dark and gothic metal pioneers have already shared live music videos for "Entitlement" and the breathtaking album title track. Today, the final and third album single has dropped - a haunting clip for "Apophthegmata", in which crystal clear piano, razor-sharp riffage and Fernando Ribeiro’s haunting voice persuades in otherworldly resonance with its unique sound and visual sensation.

Says the charismatic frontman:

"Apophthegmata is a Greek word that defines a collection of texts, a book with the most important lessons and revelations of the Desert Fathers, the kings of Hermits. They stood in the darkness to enlighten themselves and often brought their conclusions of peace and wisdom to their restless and suffering communities. This sing stands for exactly that, musically speaking: a game of light and shadow, a bridge between fragility and strength. It quickly became a must on our setlist and a fan favourite of the Hermitage album. Enjoy the light, learn with the darkness, be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others."

Watch the haunting video for the new live version of "Apophthegmata"

From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is not only an epic live momentum of Hermitage- one of the deepest, heaviest and most sincerely heart-breaking records the band has ever written - but a truly revolutionary experience, as MOONSPELL brought along a select number of fans and a production team (literally) underground. Brilliantly directed by Guilherme Henrique, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is something truly special that you have never, ever seen or heard before. Slated for a release on September 30, 2022 through Napalm Records, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep will be available in the following formats:

- BD/DVD Digipak incl. 2xDVD, 1xBluRay, 1xCD (plus a lot of bonus material!)     

- 2 LP Gatefold BLACK         

- 2 LP Gatefold MARBLED WHITE/BLACK incl. Poster

- Earbook incl. 2xDVD/1xBluRay

- Digital Album

Pre-Order From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep HERE!

MOONSPELL is:

Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals 

Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals 

Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar

Aires Pereira – Bass 

Hugo Ribeiro – Drums

Norwegian Black Metallers Kampfar Release New Single "Rekviem"

What if I told you that I was about to sing you a song? And that this song needed time.

What if I told you that this year is my story, and that we will travel through it together, one step at a time?

What if I, at the year's beginning, told you that we have a new album for you, and that you wouldn't be able to hear its end before the year nears its final stage?

We could have done that, though transparency was never our thing.

The story of 'Til Klovers Takt' is a window into our world. Our present but also our history, in the way that everything you are today, is the sum of all that was before.

This album is all that Kampfar ever was, condensed into six distinct pieces of music. The songs collect inspiration from the same places that helped shape albums like 'Mellom Skogkledde Aaser', 'Kvassand Mare'.

The music we're inspired by changes but also stays the same, the surroundings that inspire our creations are the same but also evolve with time. The men that make the music grow and mature, both as men and as musicians, thought their roots stay the same.

We decided to do things a bit differently this time. This is the way we wanted to tell this story. It's an ode to an area, a hymn to the collective musical mind, a tale of a quarter century's worth of inspiration.

Listen to "Rekviem" HERE

ABOUT KAMPFAR:

Kampfar is one of the original Norwegian Black Metal acts. Approaching 30 years of existence and having grown to become one of extreme music’s premier live outfits, Kampfar prevails and continue to be a force to be reckoned with. 

They have released key albums that both dominate, and contribute, to forming the modern black metal scene as we know it today.

KAMPFAR lineup:

Dolk – Vocals

Ole – Guitars

Jon – Bass

Ask Ty - Drums

CREDITS:

All music written and recorded by Kampfar

Additional vocal recordings by Stamos Koliousis

Mix and master by Jonas Kjellgren

Artwork: «Village fire at night» by Heinrich Bürkel

Video by Carl Eek

WARKINGS Release New Single “To The King” + Lyric Video!

To Release New Album,

'Morgana'

November 11, 2022

Pre-Order NOW!

European Tour with Powerwolf & Dragonforce

Begins November 11

New Battles, new Hymns, new Allies!

Escaping the underworld once more, the mighty WARKINGS rejoin on the battlefield with an unforeseen new ally – none other than legendary sorceress Morgana Le Fay. The sister of Arthur and mistress of the lost has joined the ancient royalty to accompany them in all of their upcoming battles!

So, beware, for the fourth chapter of the WARKINGS saga, 'Morgana', to be released on November 11, 2022 via Napalm Records!

After the release of their first single alongside the new album pre-order kickoff, the mighty four-piece returns. With their second single, “To The King”, and a new lyric video, the WARKINGS pay tribute to their most loyal fans, the warriors and shield maidens who stand by their side at every battle. It’s the band’s first song specifically dedicated to their devotees!

The mighty Tribune states:

“This song is for you…it is for every warrior and shieldmaiden who marches with us since we started this journey.

It’s your battle hymn and our tribute to the best army of fans one can imagine. Let your voices crack the sky.”

Watch the new lyric video for “To The King”

Forging their musical steel in the tradition of Powerwolf, Sabaton, HammerFall and Running Wild, the WARKINGS burst onto the battlefields in 2018. They gathered their Warriors around the world and entered the Official German Album Charts 2021 at #13 with 'Revolution'.

Gathered in the golden halls of Valhalla, the four ancient kings – a Roman Tribune, a wild Viking, a noble Crusader and a martial Spartan – are now back with 'Morgana', having already escaped from the underworld, fought the Monarchs of the dusk, and called for 'Revolution'.

WARKINGS on 'Morgana':

“A voice so dark and evil…a tale so twisted and mysterious. We created epic songs to tell the story of the dark sorceress. Welcome to the hellfire…the burning world of Morgana le Fay.”

Pre-Order 'Morgana' NOW!

'Morgana' will be available in the following formats:

      => Wooden Deluxe Box (incl. 1CD Digisleeve, medallion of the dark sorceress, full dice-game, consisting of: velvet bag with Warkings logo, 5 glow in the dark dice, 5 playing cards, game instructions (front)/ Warkings poster (back) A4 – strictly limited to 500 worldwide

      => 1 LP Vinyl Glow in the Dark – strictly limited to 300 worldwide

        => 1 LP Vinyl Black

          => 1 CD Digisleeve

          => Music Cassette – strictly limited to 100 worldwide

       => Digital Album

Back in the realms of the dead after their 'Revolution', the WARKINGS were captivated by the eerie and extraordinary chanting voice of “evil” sorceress Morgana La Fey.

Obsessed with the idea of telling humanity her own version of her story, the witch inspired the WARKINGS to include her in their circle as they fought their next battles – a covenant made for eternity!

WARKINGS are:

Tribune – Vocals

Crusader – Guitars

Spartan – Drums

Viking – Bass

Morgana le Fay – Unholy evocations

Dirty O'Keeffe (Stone Sour/Faith No More/Lagwagon) Drop New EP 'Heavy Water' + Title Track Visualizer For "Heavy Water"

Rock supergroup Dirty O'Keeffe (consisting of members Christian Martucci of Stone Sour, Billy Gould of Faith No More, Dave Raun of Lagwagon, and Steve Shepard of Trash N' Privilege) have today dropped their new EP, 'Heavy Water' (with artwork done by The Offspring's Jonah Nimoy). In celebration of the release, the band also released the visualizer for the EP title track "Heavy Water". Speaking on today's news, guitarist and vocalist Christian Martuccishares:

"I’m so glad Dave called me to be a part of this. I had a great time working with everyone. There was no overthinking and no agenda… just friends making noise. I loved every minute of it."

Billy Gould commented: "The pandemic had a few bright spots for me… and this was one. Great bunch of guys who went into this with genuine enthusiasm. What’s not to like?"

Dave Raun said: "Having had played with all these guys separately before, I was really excited about us all being a part of the same project. We just made music we wanted to make with zero pressure or expectation and lots of laughs. Everybody just brought their thing to the table and it’s a perfect blend."

Steve Shepard also chimed in: "I have no idea how I fooled these guys to play music with me. Every step of the process, from planning to writing to recording, has been a blast."

Watch the visualizer for "Heavy Water" below and stream the EP here.

Production, engineering & mixing: Christian Martucci (Toochtone Sound)

Mastering: Jay Ruston

Artwork: Jonah Nimoy

Video: Galih Panji

CELESTE Release New Music Video For "(A)"

French underground avant-gardists CELESTE have released a new music video for their song "(A)", taken from their sixth studio album Assassine(s), released back in January of this year. The striking video expresses the essence of the song, both visually and emotionally, adding another level of depth to the already charged piece.

'(A)' is CELESTE’s most experimental track to date, launching with drony synths written by frontman Johan. With a post-rock edge, this slow-burn instrumental song has a soundtrack-like quality. The cinematic ambiance is emphasized by the two lead guitars, intertwined like two characters in a somber story, enrichened by a guest appearance from Katsuta of HEAVEN IN HER ARMS.

Johan Girardeau comments on the new video:
We're really glad to complete the triptych of videos that we started a year ago with 'Des Torrents de Coups' and 'Le Coeur Noir Charbon'. This video clip means a lot to us. We've been showcasing it live during the Assassine(s) release tour and we are looking forward to unleashing it online. This piece of artwork reflects our long-built aesthetics. As a song, '(A)' became a very important song to us as well, showing our will to widen our musical influences, with these shoegazy, post-rockish hints which are definitely new ground for CELESTE.

Watch the new music video for "{A)"

In case you missed the previously released music videos from Assassine(s),
check them out here:
"Des Torrents De Coups": https://youtu.be/WmRIfUw1ymo
"De Tes Yeux Bleux Perlés": https://youtu.be/3Gz9o8lrmtI
"Le Coeur Noir Charbon": https://youtu.be/sJn1YitKn_s
"Elle répète froidement": https://youtu.be/fJZz7Z4rdys

You can order Assassine(s) here: https://celeste.bfan.link/assassine-s

About CELESTE:
Having played more than 500 shows around the world, including appearances at several prestigious extreme music festivals, theaters, and venues (Hellfest, Roskilde, Copenhell, SummerBreeze, Brutal Assault, Roadburn, Psycho Las Vegas...), with one EP and six albums under their belt, CELESTE have succeeded in creating their own musical atmosphere and are today considered to be one of the most important bands of the "French Avant-Garde Black-Metal" scene.

CELESTE is:
Johan Girardeau | Vocals & Bass
Guillaume Rieth | Guitar
Antoine Royer | Drums
Sébastien Ducotte | Guitar

Sound Pollution Update! New Music Out Today from Finnegan's Hell!

Finnegan's Hell Release

New Single & Video for "Mickey Finn"

New Full-Length Album to be Released November 25th!

The runaway train Finnegan's Hell is accelerating!

Single number two from the upcoming album, 'One Finger Salute', is an ultra-fast pogo pleaser called "Mickey Finn"; a tale about being slipped something in your drink and dealing with the consequences.

The song is based on a true story, and the video - released simultaneously - is not suitable for sensitive viewers.

Watch the Official Music Video for "Mickey Finn" 

The long-awaited new album 'One Finger Salute' by Finnegan's Hell, will be released November 25th.

Its title track appeared as a single a few weeks ago and received rave reviews all over Europe as well as in the US and Canada. Influential London Celtic Punks wrote "we’re happy to report they have all the same swagger, intensity and attitude as before" and concludes "this is evidence someone will have to set a new place at the Celtic-Punk top table!".

Back home in Sweden, Finnegan's Hell is often called "The Swedish Pogues" by the press. Even though the band has cranked up the volume and significantly increased the tempo, "Mickey Finn" is a well-crafted song with the same kind of infectious melody and straightforward lyrics that was the trademark of Mr. MacGowan and his men. 

The video for "Mickey Finn" was directed by Michael Ek, and this time he has gone all in. Sensitive viewers be aware!

 Listen to the single and pre-order the album HERE

Sound Pollution Update! New Music Out Today from Hexed

Today, Finally, the Magnificent Hexed Album

'Pagans Rising' is Released to the World!

Watch the Lyric Video for "Pagan's Rising"

HEXED – The Swedish Symphonic Progressive Metal band is back with their second album 'Pagans Rising'.

Along with the powerful lead vocals of Tina Gunnarsson, this theme album has great songwriting mixed with strong choruses and guttural growl.

Written with inspiration by the history of Sweden’s witch-hunting hysteria in the late 17th century, 'Pagan's Rising' is a perfect blend of spellbinding guitar melodies, chugging riffs, dark symphonic orchestrations and progressive elements.

Behind the unique sound of this masterpiece is the talented mixing/mastering engineer Ronnie Björnström (Sorcerer, Aeon etc.)

'Pagan's Rising' is a much heavier, darker version of HEXED.

Listen to the album HERE

Elle King Releases Featured Track "I Know Where I've Been" to Lead Countdown to Netflix Film "Luckiest Girl Alive

ELLE KING RELEASES FEATURED TRACK “I KNOW WHERE I’VE BEEN”
TO LEAD COUNTDOWN TO NETFLIX FILM LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE

Netflix Film Based On New York Times Best Selling Novel Available Oct. 7

Singer-songwriter Elle King brings her searing vocal to “I Know Where I’ve Been,” a featured song in the forthcoming Netflix film Luckiest Girl Alive. The song, available today, is the only original song on the soundtrack which was produced by Hall Of Fame Songwriter Linda Perry. Written by Perry, the powerful song of freedom and release plays during the final credits of the film.

“I was instantly drawn to this song when I heard it,” said King. “Linda was one of the first people in this industry to see something in me when I was 19 years old. I look up to her so much and she’s carved a path for so many artists like me. She makes powerful music and it’s pretty dang cool she lets me be a part of it.”

Luckiest Girl Alive is a mystery drama based on the 2015 New York Times bestselling novel by Jessica Knoll and stars Mila Kunis, Connie Britton, Justine Lupe, Chiara Aurelia, Jennifer Beals, Finn Wittrock, Scoot McNairy, Thomas Barbusca, Carson MacCormac, Dalmar Abuzeid, and Alex Barone.

King and Perry have collaborated in the past, most recently in the Golden Globe Nominated film Dumplin. Perry produced that soundtrack which features a duet with Dolly Parton and King on the track “Holdin’ On To You.”

King is currently climbing the country charts with her new single “Worth A Shot,” featuring her friend and Grammy nominated artist Dierks Bentley. She continues touring this fall with Chris Stapleton as part of his All American Roadshow Tour.

About Elle King:
Multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Elle King has enjoyed nearly 1.7 billion streams worldwide. King spent the better part of 2021 supporting her #1 hit “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) with Miranda Lambert, which has amassed over 275 million on-demand streams worldwide, and hit #1 on both Billboard’s Rock Digital Sales Chart and Country Digital Sales Chart upon release. The track not only garnered a nomination for Musical Event of the Year at the 2021 CMA Awards, but earned King her fourth Grammy nomination (Best Country Duo/Group Performance). Additionally, the track marked King as the first female artist in history to have scored four radio No. 1 singles on different formats including Adult Pop Songs, Adult Alternative Songs, Alternative Songs and Country Airplay charts.

Her debut album Love Stuff featured her breakthrough single “Ex’s & Oh’s,” which earned her two GRAMMY nominations and is certified 4x times platinum. The breakthrough single hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs Chart, topped the AAA, Hot AC, and Alternative Radio charts, leading King to become the second female artist in 18 years to reach No. 1 at the latter format. Her single “Shame,” featured on her second studio album Shake The Spirit marked King’s fourth radio #1 single.

Fred Abong releases 'Yellowthroat' album featuring Rob Ahlers (50FOOTWAVE, Kristin Hersh Trio)

This is Abong's sixth album, having self-released five on his own, as well as two EPs. Abong’s music has been described as a cross between “ragged Replacements and lyric-driven Bob Dylan,” and as “Elliott Smith with balls”.

Shortly ahead of this, Abong presented the song 'Passenger Side' along with a self-produced video, following earlier singles 'Twister' and 'Aurora', released ahead of his recent UK and US tours, where he supported Kristin Hersh.

Fred Abong is a Filipino-American artist, whose music represents an endearing mix of indie-alternative rock and folk singer-songwriter. His work is characterized by existential and romantically focused poetic lyrics, a hypnotic, sometimes gravelly, baritone voice, off-kilter and down-tuned guitars and unconventional song structures. He has a raw and unpolished production aesthetic with an overall direct, though deceptively imaginative and oblique, presentation.

“When I wrote 'Yellowthroat', I was (and still am, honestly) in a very romantic way. Of course, love and romance are impossible to straightforwardly convey, but I chose the straightforwardly romantic classical guitar as the primary instrument for the record, nonetheless. I grew up hearing my older siblings playing it around the house, and at an early age fell in love with its inherent drama and melancholy. I also learned to play the classical guitar (in my own way) but never felt compelled to write or record with it until now. I guess I had to wait until I was truly in love to feel I could approach it properly," says Fred Abong.

"Aside from attempting to capture the subtleties of new love, I also knew that I wanted 'Yellowthroat' to be more than just a collection of songs in the tradition of Leonard Cohen et. al. This is why I asked my pal Rob Ahlers (50 Foot Wave, KH Trio), a master drummer and all-around musical savant, if he would lend both his song-oriented ear and his multi-talented musical touch to the record. After I wrote all the songs and recorded the guitar and vocals at home between Dec 2020 and March 2021, Rob got busy, adding his parts and shaping the general direction of the production in fits and starts over the next year. The result is my version of an old fashioned crooner record (‘In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning’ was on heavy rotation during the writing phase, hence the cover). It’s a tribute to heartache and romance, existentially framed, colored with punk rock edginess, and filtered through a difficult-to-place, vapor-wave production.”

Until returning to music full-time, Abong spent nearly a decade immersed in academia, completing a Ph.D. in Humanities and working as an adjunct professor in the Religious Studies, Philosophy, and English Departments at various universities. He has also been a practicing Vedic astrologer for the past 20 plus years.

'Yellowthroat' is out now, available on CD and 12-inch 160-gram black vinyl, as well as digitally via Bandcamp, where the record is available in all formats.

SELECT PRESS FEEDBACK
“There is a purity and honesty in his approach that gets more and more intense with each track. It feels like you’re riding a wave of energy” ~ Higher Plain Music

“Thoughtful, minimalist, sometimes even bleak, but all the better for it. The ghost of Syd Barrett watches over everything... ‘Yellowthroat’ takes another sonic leap forward” ~ Real Gone Rocks

“An almost painful intimacy to his words despite the oblique phrasing and imagery he conjures” ~ Isolation Records

“An ascent out of singer-songwriter folk territory into something bordering on punk and psychedelia” ~ Fatea Magazine

“Beautifully raw, uncluttered and quite cinematic, these songs could easily serve as the soundtrack to a Jim Jarmusch film. Melodically infectious and lyrically mysterious, they beckon the listener back to experience them over and over again” ~ Newport Naked


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California art-soul outfit SEAL PARTY presents 'You'll Be Fine', a ballad of resilience and tenacity

"A dynamic duo where their soul music talents can shine when given the opportunity to create for themselves. Their style can be compared to greats of the genre, such as Sly and the Family Stone, Dexys Midnight Runners, and The Isley Brothers" ~ Vents Magazine

"Fun improvised sense of music collectivism... Soulful, optimistic and uplifting, Seal Party's music packs a powerful mix of rock, soul and R&B, created and performed with taste, along with a good sense of groove" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"The uplifting lyrics combined with the sweet harmonies are smooth and calming... a three-minute escape from stressful realities to reflect on life’s silver linings and appreciate every minute despite ups and downs" ~ Music-News.com


Oakland-based art-rock collective Seal Party present 'You'll Be Fine', a stirring tale of resilience and tenacity in trying times. No matter what markets plummet, how currencies devalue and what logistical calamities clog up the supply chain, the human spirit endures.

The album's closing track, 'You'll Be Fine' culminates in a jaw-dropping solo by trumpeter Rich Armstrong, who has toured and recorded with Spoon, Train, Thomas Dolby, Boz Scaggs, Josh Groban and Tony! Toni! Tone!, among many other top-shelf artists. San Francisco Symphony Orchestra cellist Evan Kahn also appears on this track, as well as multi-instrumentalist Liam Wesley Craddock.

Premiered on the big screen at the Chabot Theater in northern California, the accompanying video features a party of two -- a man and his trusty canine pal. Director Alex Largusa enrolled actor Michael Cahalan and his real-life dog (Moose Cahalan) to bring this story to the screen.

Following up the singles 'Maison' featuring R&B organ wizard Chris Rob (Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Anita Baker) and the soul-infused piano-based 'Kaleka', this is the latest offering from Seal Party's debut album 'MMXXII'. Recorded by Liam Wesley Craddock and Chris McGrew, the 'MMXXII' album was mixed by McGrew and Jaimeson Durr (Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Hope Sandoval).

"The idea for 'You'll Be Fine' came from a hypothetical -- what happens if everything collapses?," says frontman Kevin Seal, who co-wrote the song with Seal Party's Chris McGrew.

"What if our current economic system melts down? As horrifying as that idea may be, it is possible. It almost happened in 2008. If it all tumbles, we'll be relying on our neighbors -- our immediate neighbors -- and finding our own food. We'll be fishing, hunting, and canning. We'll be bartering and swapping. And as idealistic as this sounds, I think people are both tougher and more cooperative than we are often told to believe. If this happens, you will actually be fine," says Kevin Seal.

As a songwriting-production duo, Chris McGrew (drums/production) and Kevin Seal (keyboards/vocals) formed Seal Party after many years of helping other artists realize their visions. On their debut record, these studio veterans let their own voices come to the fore, revealing and beauty, both rock and groove. Epic melodies soar over tasty chords to tell their stories.

After years of being session musicians, quarantine culture finally gave McGrew and Seal access to an empty recording studio -- namely Studio C of Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco (AKA Wally’s HydeOut), in the room of the former Wally Heider Studios, where artists ranging from the Dead Kennedys to the Grateful Dead to Herbie Hancock recorded some of their most legendary sides.

'MMXXII' is a meaningful and timeless collection, filled with improvisation. Every song on the album involves an array of world-class musicians. Evoking ‘70s soul, rock and R&B while maintaining a raw and exploratory approach, this eclectic work meshes unusual songwriting and musicianship that is at once playful and rebellious. Eclectic and beautiful, this album is continuous, expansive, engrossing. Stretching across genre boundaries, jazz luminaries and punk stalwarts join together to create a series of unique songs.

This record involves world-class horn players, violinists, organists and vocalists. An all-star cast of 22 collaborators includes music royalty like Isaiah Sharkey (D’Angelo, John Mayer, Patti LaBelle) and Keyon Harrold (D’Angelo, Maxwell), punk icon Larry Boothroyd (Jello Biafra, Victims Family), bassist Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake, Fantastic Negrito), Ben Misterka (Collectivity), saxophonist Kenneth Whalum (Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake), trumpeter Rich Armstrong (Spoon, Boz Scaggs, Thomas Dolby), guitarist Jonnie Axtell (Psychefunkapus, Dee Snider, Tone Loc) and saxophonist Daniel Casares (Atta Kid, Jazz Mafia, the New Mastersounds).

'MMXXII" album is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music,and Bandcamp..The digital version will be released via New Age Distribution and the CD released by X Racer Productions.

CREDITS
Chris McGrew - drums, percussion
Liam Wesley Craddock - bass, acoustic guitar
Rich Armstrong - trumpet
Evan Kahn - cello
Kevin Seal - vocals, Rhodes electric piano
Written & produced by Chris McGrew & Kevin Seal
Recorded by Liam Wesley Craddock & Chris McGrew
at Wally's HydeOut in Hyde Street Studios, San Francisco
Mixed by Jaimeson Durr & Chris McGrew
Mastered by Justin Weis
'MMXXII' album cover artwork by Tony Calzaretta
Artist photos by Shealin Ritter and Maryzelle Ungo


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Dante-inspired gothic electro-rock trio DISPEL presents 'Flames of Greed' from forthcoming 'Inferno' LP

"Old-school style gothic electro evoking both classical darkness and mysticism. An authentic taste of medievalism... Everything here speaks perfection and commitment" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Haunting and huge...Dispel soars defiantly.... Highly melodic, this song emits incredible talent" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"Buoyed by soaring powerhouse vocals, this music manages to both balance the extremes and convey the chaos of it all. Combining the expression of gut-wrenching feeling and true despair with instrumentation, Dispel’s sound and style are undeniably their own" ~ The Record Stache

“Somewhere between Mallory’s Morte D’Arthur, a Tarot card reading and a late night session of Dungeons & Dragons. It is a strange but rewarding path” ~ Dancing about Architecture


Dark electro-goth collective Dispel presents the single 'Flames of Greed', previewing their sophomore conceptual album 'Inferno'. Based on Dante’s literary masterpiece, it features a song for each layer of sin existing in the infernal realm.

On this album, Dispel follows Dante and his guide Virgil down each layer of the Nine Hells, dedicating a song to each level of mortal sin. Sprinkled with diabolical personalities from ancient mythology and fantasy literature, this undertaking took two years to complete.

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Dispel is made up of Ravensea, Sean Gallows and Scott Dispel, a founding member of the old-school hardcore band Face Value and former drummer for TEXTBEAK, who is also a studio engineer, producer and award winning nightclub DJ.

The 'Flames of Greed' video, directed and edited by filmmaker Rafeeq Roberts, sees vocalist Ravensea play the part of the diabolic and tormenting empress of greed Fierna, her powerful voice serenading the fallen souls who succumbed to greed in the material world, delivering their eternal fate in Hell. This clip also features actress / model Robin O'Malley, Goth Jen Brunfel, Levie Mckenzie, Colt Mire, Aaron Brunfel and Scott Dispel as the Plague Dr.

Laced with dark melodies, vocal depth and spiritual quests, Dispel creates a unique musical narrative, channelled through the prism of historic lore, mythology and mysticism.

Earlier, Dispel released the shimmering gothic metal 'Journey Into Limbo' and 'Glasya’s Heresy (Acoustic version)', a deep acoustic ballad with saga-laden video, filmed in South Africa. Kate Farquharson's rich piano prowess complements Ravensea's haunting voice as she sings of the sorrows and temptations of this forbidden realm.

Produced by Dispel, 'Inferno' was mastered at The Cage Studios by Martin Bowes of Attrition, well known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, Psychic TV and Steven Severin (Siouxsie & the Banshees).

"Influenced by an equal mix of darkwave beats, Medieval literature, and conceptual rock albums, the music behind Dispel was born. But soon after the completion of our debut album ‘Lore’, the world went on lockdown! So we headed back into the studio to create another conceptual album, but we had to up the ante. A spiderweb-ridden bookshelf held the key - “Dante’s Inferno” in its timeless glory," says Scott Dispel.

"Putting a literary masterpiece to music was no small task, we had to do it justice through attention to detail, utilizing actual texts and adding mythological personalities, herein combining rock music and world literature."

Dispel has roots in the early 90’s hardcore punk scene, when a German underground goth-Industrial club inspired Scott Dispel to transition from performing with Face Value to pursuing electronica. Inspired by Sisters of Mercy, Clan of Xymox, Depeche Mode and VNV Nation, he formed Dispel after gaining a music degree and recording studio experience. Dispel took form upon meeting Ravensea, a Berklee vocal performance / music therapy major with a powerful voice and insight into music's power to transcend language and cultural barriers.

'Flames of Greed' is out now, available across online music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. On October 12, the full 'Inferno' LP will be released on CD, vinyl (with full color insert) and digitally.

CREDITS
Ravensea – Vocals
Scott Dispel - Drums & Keyboards
Sean Gallows - Vocals & Bass
Leonard (Maldurin) Kemenani - Guitar
Jamie (Valkyrie X) Baisden - Bass
Kate Farquharson - Piano
Joe Cilento - Acoustic Guitar
Barry Gelderblom – Vocal Narrative
Keith Farquharson - Production
Recorded and mixed at Dispel Studios US
Mastered by Martin 'Attrition' Bowes @ Cage Studios UK
'Flames of Greed' video directed & edited by Rafeeq Roberts
Ravensea - Fierna 'Queen of Greed"
Levie Mckenzie - the Knight, Wardrobe, Fight choreography
Goth Jen Brunfel - Hair, Make-up, Wardrobe, Feirna's consort
Colt Mire - Fiend in Red armor, Weapons
Robin O'Malley - Beatrice (Fierna's captive)
Aaron Brunfel - Feirna's consort
Scott Dispel - Plague Dr.

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