Vocalist/Composer CHARLOTTE WESSELS Releases New Single “Venus Rising” & Official Video

Second Solo Album, 'Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II', out Now via Napalm Records

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Today, Dutch composer, producer, vocalist and gifted songwriter CHARLOTTE WESSELSpresents her new and fourth single, “Venus Rising”, from her stunning upcoming full-length, 'Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II', out tomorrow via Napalm Records! Skillfully pushing genre boundaries, WESSELS has put her heart and soul into this new offering, making her spirit tangible with every note and transforming this album into a flawless immersion of rock, pop, metal and beyond - all produced, performed and programmed in her own Six Feet Under studio.

Channeling her inner goddess, “Venus Rising” pulls audiences into the unique sonic Olympus of her musical sophistication. The captivating synth-flavored track combines rich musical styles - showcasing her unique approach and manifesting her own divinity with this song once more - honest, refined and truly limitless. “Venus Rising” is impressively underlined with an astonishing official music video.

       

CHARLOTTE WESSELS on “Venus Rising”:     

“Venus Rising was inspired by Botticelli's painting The Birth Of Venus. Even though she was modeled after the ideals of her time, I take comfort from the fact that she never had to cover up or uncover, be louder or more soft spoken, grow bigger or smaller, but just rises from the waves and comes into power unaffected by expectations, regulations and injustices that reign in the real world. We recorded the video for the song last week, and I couldn't stop thinking about the brave women of Iran, and how they're fighting for their most basic human rights at this very moment. It is heartbreaking and in my mind the song is dedicated to them. #MahsaAmini”

Don't miss 'Tales From Six Feet Under - Live in Concert'

 

CHARLOTTE WESSELS will bring her work to the stage on October 23 at Tivoli Vredenburg - Ronda, in Utrecht, NL, for her first and only live show so far: 'Tales From Six Feet Under - Live in Concert'.

She recently announced her live band, which includes several former DELAIN members and consists of Timo Somers, Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije, Joey Marin de Boer and Sophia Vernikov.

Tickets available HERE

Pre-Order Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II NOW!

This eclectic wealth of songs proves WESSELS’ exceptional ability to express the sincerest feelings and emotions within her art and her distinct intuition for the combination of seemingly different genres. 'Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II' is an enchanting portent of CHARLOTTE WESSELS’ further multifaceted endeavors.

 

CHARLOTTE WESSELS adds:  

“Since May 2020, I’ve been writing and recording a new song every month down in my basement “Six Feet Under Studio”, fueled by - and released to - my tight-knit Patreon community. This album wouldn’t be there without them. I’m excited to team up with Napalm Records again to release a new collection of these tracks with a wider audience.

 

With ''Tales From Six Feet Under', I released my favorite tracks of the first year of this endeavor onto the world in 2021, and 'Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II' is its counterpart, with my favorite tracks from the second year. There are definitely differences between the two, with the second leaning more towards the heavier side, but they do belong together.

Together they represent a time of introspection and solitary songwriting in the basement. A time that has taught me a lot and has been very meaningful to me, but also a time that, as I started this project in the middle of Covid quarantine, has already - thankfully - started changing. Not because I won’t be writing and recording 'Six Feet Under' anymore, but because as the world is opening up again, I too will come out of the basement and out of my shell again with live concerts, and collaborations are on the horizon.”

The bewitching 'Tales From Six Feet Under Vol II' will be available as 1LP Vinyl GOLD, 1LP Vinyl RECYCLED BLACK, 1LP Vinyl RECYCLED COLOR (Patreon exclusive) as well as on all digital platforms.

Moreover, fans will get a combined 2CD Digisleeve that also includes WESSELS's exciting first solo offering 'Tales From Six Feet Under Vol I', which will be released on CD for the first time now!

ELECTRIC MOB ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO "SUN IS FALLING" AVAILABLE NOW!

Electric Mob are putting the final touches on their upcoming second studio album, details of which will be unveiled before year's end, with the album anticipated for release in early 2023.

In the meantime, the band has released a new single and music video, "Sun Is Falling" to preview the album.

Stream "Sun is Falling" HERE 

Watch the Video 

Electric Mob also recently unveiled a very special live performance, "Better Live Than Never", captured at Nico's Studio in the band's hometown of Curitiba, Brazil.

Stream the Audio of the Full Performance HERE

Watch the Full Performance, in All Its Blazing Glory, HERE

Formed in Curitiba, Brazil by Renan Zonta (vocals), Ben Hur Auwarter (guitar), Yuri Elero (bass), and André Leister (drums), Electric Mob caught the attention of Frontierswith their tremendous hard rock songs that show the influence of contemporary hard rock giants while also showing a knowledge of the hard rock pillars of the '70s and '80s.

Electric Mob is made up of four young, hungry, and extremely talented musicians, with the rock 'n roll attitude to deliver their explosive performances. Like a sonic punch to the face, their songs bring a heavy sound with a distinct groove. 

 

Electric Mob is one of rock’s most exciting and promising newcomers in years. Stay tuned for more news about the band's upcoming studio album in the coming week. 

 

Get on board the rock n’ roll train!

Electric Mob Line-up:

Renan Zonta - Vocals

Ben Hur Auwarter - Guitar

Yuri Elero - Bass

André Leister - Drums

AD INFINITUM Announce New Album, 'Chapter III - Downfall' & Reveal First Single

In 2023, rising modern symphonic metal outfit AD INFINITUM re-enter the scene with their electrifying third studio album, 'Chapter III – Downfall', out March 31 via Napalm Records. The unit's signature sound - consisting of heavy, modern riffs paired with haunting vocal melodies of incredibly talented Melissa Bonny - has positioned them for unstoppable ascension in the metal world.

Following the massive stir caused by songs like “Marching on Versailles” and “Unstoppable” - which have each garnered over 2.7 million and 2.3 million video views, respectively, to date - this next offering provides another wave of proof of the breakout success they have earned since the release of their debut album in 2020.

 

With their freshly released new single, "Upside Down", AD INFINITUM enhance this addictive formula while defying all rules, combining epic melodies and demonic growls with finesse. The song goes in line with an impressively energetic official video setting a new standard in the band's universe.

AD INFINITUM on "Upside Down":

"As we hit the road for our European tour with Amaranthe, Beyond The Black and Butcher Babies, we are proud and excited to present “Upside Down”, the first single of our upcoming album 'Chapter III – Downfall'. We are looking forward to seeing many of you all over Europe and playing this new song on stage!"

 

  Check out the gripping official video for “Upside Down"

Game-changing new album, 'Chapter III – Downfall', bewitches with an innovative sound full of soaring melodic splendor juxtaposed against brooding, dark and even gothic heaviness. Exploring concepts of Ancient Egyptian history and mythology, AD INFINITUMmelds a perfect balance of storytelling and technically sophisticated songwriting, spreading their wings in both areas of production and lyricism. Charging instrumentals, pounding drums, chunky, grooving riffs, mind-boggling solos and enchanting orchestrations build the band's unique world of sound as frontwoman-to-watch Melissa Bonny’s soul-stirring cleans and haunting growls put her incredible vocal range on display - dropping jaws with each line.

 

Produced by AD INFINITUM and Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, 'Chapter III – Downfall' showcases that this up-and-coming quartet can effortlessly turn the genre upside down, gracing it with contemporary vibes without forgoing their signature metal origins, and thrilling all metal fans as they rise to the top!  

AD INFINITUM add:

"The word is out, 'Chapter III - Downfall' is on its way! For this album, we explored stories and legends of Ancient Egypt with, as star character and main inspiration, Cleopatra. We added some extra dimension and sounds to our signature AD INFINITUM sound to create an extra dimension, transporting the listener to mystical landscapes of another era. We are beyond excited to start to unveil this new record!"

Pre-Order your copy of 'Chapter III – Downfall' NOW!

Opening track “Eternal Rains” immediately catches your breath with a captivating chorus, followed by electric “Upside Down” - defying all rules by combining epic melodies and demonic growls with finesse.

“Seth” convinces with a resounding modern sound and eerie ambience that’ll have new fans turning heads, whereas “From The Ashes” impresses with reminiscence of artists like Meshuggah, proving that AD INFINITUM never fails to deliver surprises.

“Somewhere Better” creates a perfect symbiosis of vicious vocals and ethereal soundscapes, carrying the listener far away with its wide range of infallible instrumentals.

“Under The Burning Skies” directs its haunting vocals towards the horizon, unfolding into an intense mid-tempo ballad shortly after.

As a special treat, AD INFINITUM welcomes Chrigel Glanzmann of Eluveitie, who provides his voice for the atmospheric monologue introduction on “Legends”, paving the way for a touch of Middle Eastern-inspired djent flavor.

AD INFINITUM are:

Melissa Bonny – Vocals

Adrian Thessenvitz – Guitars

Korbinian Benedict – Bass

Niklas Müller – Drums

Dmitry Wild lets go of fear on Jesus & Mary Chain-inspired 'Sweetest Thing' ahead of 'Electric Souls' LP (out Oct. 14)

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

"Shatteringly propulsive garage-psych romper... it kills" ~ Vanyaland

"A rock and roll smash that has both groove and heart. An infectious piece of foot-on-the-monitor rock that blends power with poignancy. It’s precisely what the world needs right now" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Bringing together sound, influence, and relevance. Taking the best bits of epic rock, garage, and punk, Dmitry Wild brings the bombastic and writes the drama with this rock musical style production" ~ Sound Read Six

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


As New York-based garage rock purveyor Dmitry Wild gears up to release his 'Electric Souls' album, he brings us the Jesus and Mary Chain-flavored single 'Sweetest Thing', which is about fear and our tendency to cyclically return to that feeling before we can finally overcome it.

The accompanying video was filmed and edited by Strange House Media with a backing video by BamIam. Filmed around Woodstock and Hudson, New York, including on-site at Hudson Brewing and Co, the video features Tommy Love and Robert Paley (of Dmitry Wild & The Spells), as well as appearances by Jennifer Claroscura and Tryst as the witch.

Showcasing his trademark blend of 70’s vintage rock, garage rock and punk ethos, this single follows the lead track 'Liberation' feat. Tryst with its accompanying video, featuring imagery that is symbolic of protest and hope, filmed in Ukraine, Spain, Czech Republic and various US locales, including Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee and San Francisco.

"'Sweetest Thing' is also about evolving and growing as a person and one day you let the fear go and swim in the ocean rain, but all that is done to punk shoegaze raunchy guitars that are reminiscent of Jesus and Mary Chain and perhaps about of New Order in the bridge to have it all explode in the guitar attack till the end," says Dmitry Wild.

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. His band Dmitry Wild & The Spells currently involves drummer Tommy Love, bassist Robert Paley, keyboardist Garret Smelcer and David Varlow on rhythm guitar. When also sometimes joined by notable Rockabilly bassist Chops LaConte, things take on a more theatrical turn.

'Sweetest Thing' is out now, available at all fine online music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the 'Electric Souls' LP (out October 14) can already be ordered.

CREDITS
Written and produced by Dmitry Wild
Recorded by Dmitry Wild & Byron Frayne
Mixed & Mastered by Byron Frayne (Strange House Media)
Dmitry Wild - guitars, bass, vocals
Peter Breed - keyboards
Matt Liptak - drums
Album cover photography by Shannon Greer
Cover design by Dmitry Wild & Jennifer Claroscura
Video filmed and edited by Strange House Media
Actors: The Spells (Tommy Love / Robert Paley), Jennifer Claroscura and Tryst as the witch
Backing video by BamIam
Filmed around Hudson and Woodstock, NY
Thanks to Hudson Brewing and Co. in Hudson, NY

LIVE DATES
Oct 21st - CATSKILLS, NY - Steampunk Festival
Oct 27th - NEWARK, NJ - QXST (+ Painters / Little Miss Carriage)
Oct 29th - WOODSTOCK, NY - Pearl Moon (+ Glory Box)
Nov 4 - NEW YORK, NY - Pianos (album release party + Tryst)


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Postpunk outfit Candy Coffins release 'Seaside Girls', a tribute to the playful abandon of youth. 'Once Do It With Feeling' LP out Oct. 21

"Lush instrumentation and sombre storytelling. Their gothic post-punk vortex engulfs you. Poignant vocal melodies swoon amongst soft guitars and expansive synths to craft a song that will continue wandering the sonic corridors of your mind" ~ The Record Stache

"A passionately powerful collection that, while steeped in pop nostalgia, is loaded with resonant melodies and an overall denser shimmer...channels the best from 1980s music in modern compositions that are entirely appealing for the here and now" ~ The Spill Magazine

"The band at their considerable best, walking a fine-tuned line between darkness and the silver-lining of new romanticism. Haunting with loads of energy... nervous, edgy vocal delivery" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"An enthralling and fascinating listen with their sonic imagery, emotional turbulence and new romantic underpinnings" ~ Skylight Webzine

Post-punk new romantics Candy Coffins present 'Seaside Girls', along with a video companion, paying tribute to the playful abandon of youth with a healthy dose of indierock. This is the second taste of the band's new album 'Once Do It With Feeling', a loaded 10-track collection that arrives two years after their 'Somehow Misplaced' EP.

"When the pandemic hit, I decided I would not write a dark song as the first one written during the period. It seemed too easy given the times. It took me three months, but we got 'Seaside Girls' from the effort, which is an upbeat sun-drenched rocker on the new album, 'Once Do It With Feeling'. It’s all the rage," says frontman-songwriter Jame Lathren.

Earlier, the band released 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity' and an accompanying video created by Jame Lathren, exploring the dark corners and haunting suffocation of a broken relationship.

This album showcases mature strides in songwriting, the band relating the themes addressed both confidently and cohesively. Emotionally and sonically saturated, their music boasts Cure-esque textures and melody, as well as the thematic elements and visceral delivery of The Afghan Whigs.

Lathren notes, "The full album chronicles a relationship from the onset of the first crack to its complete crumbling dissolution. All the feelings and emotions of tumult are captured here, from both persons’ perspectives."

Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Jame Lathren, a small-town boy who admired artists who were not on popular radio, formed Candy Coffins in 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. A cultural outcast, his resilience, sensitivity and hyper-awareness of his emotional state would ultimately permeate his own music, getting right to the heart of the emotions surrounding the human condition.

After disbanding his previous post-punk band Crown The Cake, he formed Candy Coffins with hometown guitar legend Tom Alewine (Bachelors of Art), followed by seasoned music scene veterans Alex Mabrey on bass and Justin Purdy on keys, and former Iron & Wine touring drummer Jonathan Bradley. Their dynamic and textured approach has contributed to the band's trademark lush sound, channeling and bolstering Lathren’s emotive songwriting and delivery.

With tasteful nods to Joy Division, The Cure, The Psychedelic Furs, The Afghan Whigs and The Cult, as well as contemporaries like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spiritualized, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Interpol, Candy Coffins’ sound is dark and emotionally restless, but with elements of hope and elation. Defiantly unique, their sound is a welcome respite from musical mediocrity.

'Seaside Girls' is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity' can also be found. The 'Once Do It With Feeling' LP will be released on October 21 and can be ordered at https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com.

CREDITS
Jame Lathren - vocals, guitars
Tom Alewine : guitars
Alex Mabrey - bass
Jonathan Bradley - drums, percussion
Justin Purdy - keys
Additional instrumentation by John Furr
Additional vocals by Margaret Rose Champagne
All songs by Jame Lathren (BMI) © 2022
Produced & Engineered by John Furr at Pow Pow Sound (Columbia, SC)
Mixed by David Barbe at Chase Park Transduction (Athens, GA)
Mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering (Charlotte, NC)
Single cover artwork by Jame Lathren
Album cover artwork by Phoenix Lathren and and Tom Alewine

LIVE SHOWS
September 16 - Velo Fellow, Greenville, SC
October 1 - Schoolkids Records, Raleigh, NC
October 6 - Snug Harbor, Charlotte, NC (with Creux Lies)
October 29 - In The Addition, Columbia, SC - album release show


Keep up with Candy Coffins
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Stryper Release New Single & Music Video "Same Old Story" Premiering Today!

Stryper Release New Single & Music Video

"Same Old Story"

Watch Below

New Album, 'The Final Battle' Out October 21, 2022

As previously announced, legendary heavy metal band Stryper will release their new studio album, 'The Final Battle' on October 21, 2022.

Today, the band has premiered a fourth track from the album, and second music video, "Same Old Story".

'The Final Battle' was crafted during the most challenging time of the band's career. Rather than let the adversity get them down, Stryper accepted these challenges and channeled it into writing some of the greatest songs of their storied career.

One of those great songs is the band’s latest single “Transgressor” off of 'The Final Battle'. When asked about this new single Stryper front man Michael Sweet said, “'Transgressor' is a ride like no other. You take off at 100 MPH and it doesn’t let up until the very last note. It’s definitely one of our heaviest songs yet we wanted to incorporate melody and structure. We’re really excited about this one and we can’t wait to perform it live!”

When it comes to groundbreaking bands in the metal genre, Stryper is renowned for their distinctive brand of “heavenly metal,” extraordinary crossover success, and venerable endurance. The group ascended to prominence in the 1980s with Billboard Top 40 hits like “Calling on You", “Honestly", and “Always There for You” and has maintained a global fan base since.

Stryper’s career album sales exceed 10 million worldwide, including 1986’s multi-platinum release 'To Hell with the Devil'. The band also made history when it notched two songs simultaneously on MTV’s Top 10 with videos “Free” and “Honestly".

While Stryper is known for their Christian faith, their decades plus career in heavy metal has made them much more than just a ‘Christian metal’ band. Sure, that is part of who they are, but at the end of the day, they are simply a long-running and well-respected heavy metal band with a late-career rebirth that has proved their enduring talent and musical skills are well intact.

Today, some 37+ years after emerging from the southern California nightclub scene, Stryper continues to record, tour and perform for loyal fans around the globe. With three original members including brothers Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar) and Robert Sweet (drums), Oz Fox (guitar) and newest bandmate, seasoned bassist Perry Richardson (formerly of Firehouse), the group finds itself creating their finest, most powerful music yet.

Stay tuned to Stryper’s socials below for updates on the release of more singles in the buildup to the release of 'The Final Battle' as well as upcoming tour dates from the legendary metal group. 

Watch the music video for "Transgressor" HERE

Fans can pre-order/save “The Final Battle” on CD, LP, Limited Edition Color LP (multiple variants), and Digital formats now. Full details below.

Exclusive merch times are available too.

Exclusive Vinyl/ Merch:

=> Limited Edition Yellow Vinyl - Stryper Store Exclusive - Limited to 1200 Copies

=> Limited Edition Red Vinyl - Frontiers U.S. & EU Webstores Exclusive - Limited to 600 Copies

=>Limited Edition Crystal Vinyl - Frontiers U.S. Webstore Exclusive - Limited to 300 Copies SOLD OUT

=> Limited Edition Yellow Marble Vinyl - U.S. Indie Store Exclusive, Available to All Retailers in EU - Limited to 1700 Copies

=> Standard Black Vinyl - Available Worldwide

=> The Stryper webstore - Exclusive merchandise. 

=> The Frontiers U.S. & EU webstores - Exclusive t-shirt design.

Pre-order / Save 'The Final Battle' HERE

Stryper Tour Dates:

10/08/22   Peppers Club  San Jose, Costa Rica

  10/10/22  Teatro Jorge Eliecer  Gaitan Bogota, Columbi

10/29 - 11/03/22  The KISS Kruise XI  San Pedro, CA

11/04/22  Whisky A Go Go  Hollywood, CA

12/04/22  Hell & Heaven Metal Festival  San Mateo, MX

12/06/22  Testadio Sultanes  Moterrey, MX

01/20/23  Rokisland Fest 2023  Key West, FL

04/29 - 05/04/23  Monsters of Rock Cruise  Miami, FL

THEODOR BASTARD Releases New Song, ft. in TV Series 'Zveroboi'

Russian Karelian Neofolk outfit THEODOR BASTARD is now releasing the song, "Zveroboi," which was specially written for the (horror) TV series of the same name! The song was featured in the show's trailer. The song is now available on all digital platform at THIS LOCATION.

THEODOR BASTARD comments on the track: "Through the eye of a needle I'll crawl into your dreams, just not to choke there from your tears ..."

THEODOR BASTARD previously announced the re-issue of their 2015 masterpiece 'Vetvi', which was originally released on April 29, 2015. The album was re-released via Season of Mist in 2021 and is still available HERE.

THEODOR BASTARD comment on the re-issue: "The 'Vetvi' album is a landmark for our group. It reflects our turn to the North to our native traditions, to our native lands. We drew attention to the still living culture of our northern region - first of all Karelia, a unique region in the North of Russia. And it was from this album we started our conversation with Season of Mist. We are very pleased that the label noticed this album and were able to appreciate it. And now 'Vetvi' will be available to an international audience. We really hope that our listeners will enjoy the sound of this album, as well as they will be able to enjoy the unique sound of double vinyl.

The multi-layered and unpredictable 2015 album 'Vetvi' from THEODOR BASTARD, inherits the band's recognizable multi-genre approach where psychedelic trip hop, combined with cinematic instrumentals and archaic world music, meets modern technological electronics. THEODOR BASTARD combine Russian texts with glossolalia and shamanic spells as easily as they change instruments on stage.

THEODOR BASTARD is one of Russia's most unusual bands representing the electronic Karelian neofolk genre. Also elements of dark wave and trip hop are present in the band's music. The message doesn't carry out everyday problems and is mainly focused on mythology and shamanism. The hallmarks of the band are the unique and bewitching lead vocals of multi-talent Yana Veva and the impeccable sound producing skills of Fedor Svolotch, founder of the band who created the band 20 years ago.

From album to album, THEODOR BASTARD carefully and masterly combine many different exotic and traditional instruments. The special northern atmosphere of their albums is created with Nordic nyckelharpa and jouhikko, primeval flutes created from tree roots and shamanic percussion.

"We live in the north of Russia in Karelia, which has a difficult fate" states band leader Fedor Svolotch. He continues: "This is a harsh northern region with unpredictable nature, with spruce and pine forests. Bears are found here. Moose and hare come straight to my house. In Karelia there are beautiful cliffs and clear lakes with fresh water. These are our personal places of power, the places where stones and winds are talking to us. Singing for us a songs of the northern harsh nature".

THEODOR BASTARD's music is set out to take listeners to unexplored and other worlds. From the cold and twilight realms of the marshy swamps of taiga and mossy tundra, to unexplored places where the earthly plane and the spiritual world are separated only by a thin ghostly veil. THEODOR BASTARD consists of 6 musicians, turning their performances into a dark magic act that sends the audience back to Northern musical traditions, to the Karelian and the Russian folk. The musicians use a variety of electronic devices and ethnic instruments, but also their own hand-made instruments from stones, human bone and the roots of Karelian birch.

For over twenty years THEODOR BASTARD have been known for their amazing serious attitude to the world beyond that very frontier. The band's 2015 re-issue of 'Vetvi' is set out to take listeners to unexplored and other worlds!

Original release date April 29, 2015

Credits:
All songs written by Yana Veva and Fedor Svolotch
Arranged by Fedor Svolotch and Yana Veva
Producer: Fedor Svolotch

Genre: Karelian Neo-Folk

Current line Up:
Fedor Svolotch - dulcimer, samplers, vocal
Yana Veva - vocal, bawu, ocarina
Kusas - percussions, winds
Alexey Kalinovskiy - keyboards
Sergey Smirnov – drums
Ekaterina Dolmatova – back vocal
Slava Salikov – cello, morin khuur

https://theodorbastard.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheodorBastard
https://www.instagram.com/theodor_bastard
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheodorBastardMusic
https://theodorbastard.bandcamp.com

Booking: theodorbastard@gmail.com

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TBVetvi

Formats:
CD digipak
Digital
12” Black Vinyl Gatefold
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Gold & black Marbled/200 copies)
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Crystal Clear/200 copies)

SUBWAY TO SALLY to Release New Album 'Himmelfahrt' in March 2023!

German Folk and Medieval Rock frontrunners, SUBWAY TO SALLY, will release their long awaited and highly anticipated 14th studio album 'Himmelfahrt' [EN: Ascension] in March 2023, before heading out on a big headline tour in Germany in April 2023.

The new album marks a turning point, by leaving the dystopian lyrics of predecessor 'HEY!' (2019) behind. 'Himmelfahrt' marks an end and a new beginning at the same time.

After the oppressive years, which were characterized by narrowness and stagnation, the new songs are about departure and journey, about reaching out to others to lead them from the deepest depths into the light.

Musically, the Germans deliver the perfect mixture of popular hits and great melodies, showing SUBWAY TO SALLY on top of their game. You can feel their thirty years of stage and studio experience in every note, and their irrepressible hunger for the stage and their audience.

Fans can witness one of the best live bands of the genre on their extensive headline tour in April 2023. Stay tuned for more info on the new album!

Since their foundation in the early ‘90s, SUBWAY TO SALLY have established themselves at the top of the scene.

Having released thirteen studio records so far, the seven-piece featuring the remarkable Eric Fish on vocal duties never fails in surprising their devotees with an ingenious symbiosis of folk, heavy metal and rock.

SUBWAY TO SALLY are:

Eric Fish - vocals

Ally Storch - violine

Ingo Hampf - guitar

Bodenski - guitar, vocals, hurdy-gurdy

Simon - guitar, vocals

Sugar Ray - bass

Simon Michael - drums

Flo Rida and Walker Hayes Team Up On New Release “High Heels”

Flo Rida and Walker Hayes team up for irresistible new collaboration, “High Heels,” out today.

Listen to “High Heels” HERE.

No strangers to chart topping success, both artists know what it feels like to create a song that millions can relate to, dance to and sing along to. “High Heels” is no different, except it brings the genius of the award-winning singer/songwriters together for the first time for a musical event that is equal parts unexpected and undeniable.

When Flo Rida first heard “High Heels,” he knew he was diving into deep territory with the honest and revealing lyrics. In the first line of the track, he sings, “I take my whiskey neat to hide my mixed emotions, and they don’t have a clue” – a glimpse into the struggle a lot of artists go through when smiling through the often lonely and tumultuous career. Furthering that point, the struggle in the lyrics are coupled with a happy, up-tempo beat that is frustratingly catchy.

While recording the song, Flo Rida realized something was missing, and he tapped Hayes to add a verse with his own take on how he has handled the last year of his life. One that saw his smash-hit “Fancy Like,” an ode to the simple things in life, like a date night at Applebee’s, sit atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart for over six months and garner Hayes his first GRAMMY-nomination.

A pro at pairing deeper topics with catchy beats (“AA,” “Craig,” “Don’t Let Her”), Hayes jumped at the opportunity to collaborate with the multi-Platinum artist and share a bit of what he’s experienced this last year. On the track, he sings “I almost got that GRAMMY, but I guess they don’t do fancy like me,” capping off the verse the ultimate mic drop….he ends with, “but it’s ok, I got low miles on my Prius, rollin’ down the road with Jesus, and my food at Applebee’s is for free.”

Written by Hayes with Daniel Majic, Meron Mengist, Fraser Churchill, Sean Davidson, Dre Davidson, and Breyan Isaac and produced by The Monarch and Majic, “High Heels” is a club-ready anthem about doing the best we can and enjoying life as it is.

Also out today is a lyric video Hayes and Flo Rida created to accompany the track. Both artists have added the song to their set lists while out on the road, and the video shows the excitement the arenas are already feeling for the track.

Watch the “High Heels” lyric video below.

ABOUT WALKER HAYES:
Monument Records recording artist Walker Hayes is a singer/songwriter originally from Mobile, Alabama. Last year, his smash hit “Fancy Like” topped every country music sales and streaming chart, spent more than six months at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, hit the top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songs, hit No. 1 at country radio, and gave Hayes his first GRAMMY Award nomination as an artist for Best Country Song. The song was also featured in a nationwide Applebee’s commercial. That track, as well as follow up single “AA,” and new song “ Y’all Life,” have made Hayes one of the top selling and streamed artists in country music.

Hayes has performed his music, including the Double-Platinum RIAA certified hit “You Broke Up With Me,” to national audiences on Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and TODAY, and he was profiled for CBS Sunday Morning. This fall, he sets out on his headlining arena tour, the Glad You’re Here tour, which is the same title as the book he released with his best friend, Craig Allen Cooper, detailing his journey to finding Christ.

ABOUT FLO RIDA:
Tramar Lacel Dillard better known by his stage name Flo Rida is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Carol City, Florida. His 2007 breakout single "Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. “Low” is now certified Diamond.

Flo Rida's debut studio album, 2008's Mail on Sunday, reached number four in the US. The album was succeeded by R.O.O.T.S., the next year which featured the smash hit "Right Round ft Ke$ha" which broke his previous record for most digital sales in one week he set with “Low." His subsequent albums, 2010's Only One Flo (Part 1) and 2012's Wild Ones, also charted on the US Billboard 200 chart. Flo Rida has sold over 84 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists.

His catalog includes the international hit singles "Right Round" (7x Platinum), "Club Can't Handle Me" (3x Platinum), "Good Feeling" (5x Platinum), "Wild Ones" (5x Platinum), "Whistle" (5x Platinum), "I Cry"(2x Platinum), "G.D.F.R." (4x Platinum) and "My House" (6x Platinum) and many other certifications. His 2021 release “Summer’s Not Ready” is quickly gaining traction with a national CBS Television sync driving over 13M+ global streams to the single.

Alt Rock Band AEIR Release New Single "Tug of War" + Official Music Video

"Tug of War" buy/stream link:

https://onerpm.link/tugofwar

WATCH "Tug of War" below

Columbus, Ohio, Alt Rock band, AEIR, released a brand new single, "Tug of War",to all major platforms via Stephen Perkin's label Perkins Palace Records.

AEIR will be performing at Aftershock Festival today at Discovery Park
in Sacramento, CA.

"We wrote this song about the bullshit expectations social media puts on our lives and relationships,"says the band.

AEIR is an Alternative Rock band from Columbus, Ohio. With the world facing
uncertainty regarding the global outbreak, the newly formed group did not sit idly
by, but instead got straight to work and wrote 40+ songs.

Catching the ear of Stephen Perkins (Janes Addiction), they were quickly signed to his label Perkins Palace Records. “I spent 18 months looking for the right band. The first time I heard AEIR, I wanted to know their story and let the World hear their story and music. I am excited to tell the World about AEIR,” says Stephen.

AEIR previously released two singles, "Smoke 'Em If You Got Em" and “Body.”Their debut album is expected in 2023. The album will deliver songs of angst, awareness, and feelings of despair - along with rhythmic and melodic intent, notable hooks and powerful vocals.

In addition, the band has signed on with one of the leading entertainment and media companies with an unparalleled list of artists and content creators, William Morris Agency (WME) for booking.

AEIR was added to 5 major festivals this year including Welcome to Rockville, Comfest 50!, Louder Than Life, Inkarceration and Aftershock.

LOST SOCIETY - New Album If The Sky Came Down Out Today!

Pounding riffs weighing several tons? Check! Catchy choruses and symphonic flashes? Check! Relentless eruptions of chaotic, yet catchy modern metal? Check! Passionate performances by elaborate musicians? Check!

The new masterpiece from the Finnish powerhouse LOST SOCIETY, If The Sky Came Down, has finally been released today via Nuclear Blast Records.
 

Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: “It feels surreal to finally be able to utter these words: If The Sky Came Down is OUT NOW.
I couldn’t be more proud of what we accomplished with this album, and I cannot even begin to tell you how much this record means to me and the whole band. An album born of heartbreak and trauma, and essentially the final words of something truly on the edge, these songs and these words come straight from the heart, and are a testament to the fact that music and art can raise you back from the dead. We hope you love it as much as we do.” 

Alongside the release, the band presents a video for "Awake", which matches the song on intensity.

Samy Elbanna about the video:“We wanted something haunting, yet beautiful for the video of “Awake”. Us together with the amazing Joona Mäki wanted to capture the intensity and the frailty of the lyric, mixed with the powerful nature of the music - and I feel like we nailed it. The song is all about serenity in the destruction of something old and the creation of something new, and having the band in such a “stripped down” setting really brings that through.”

He continues about the song:
“It’s so easy to believe that once you spiral out of control, the only thing left is to hit rock bottom and never get up; but in fact, very often you just have to face that painful low in order for something new and beautiful to come to life. That’s what “Awake” is all about - the beauty in rebirth, and rising from what you were sure would be the death of hope.
This track features the incredible Budapest Art Orchestra, who helped us complete one of the most powerful and emotional songs we have ever released.”

Check out the video below.
Listen to the album on all platforms: https://bfan.link/LS-Album.ema

Check out the various formats:

  • Jewelcase CD

  • Digipack w/ Banderole

  • 1LP Sleeve

    • w/ Banderole Orange Transparent

    • w/ Banderole White with Green and Red Splatter

    • w/ Banderole White (Band)

    • w/ Banderole Black (Band)

Line up:
Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar
Arttu Lesonen | Guitar
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Taz Fagerström | Drums

Glasgow's Starry Skies present solidarity-based 'Light In Your Soul' single from their 'Small Wonders' LP

"Soft, vibrant joyousness of the duetting on the Kinksien ‘Light in Your Soul" ~ Americana UK

“Light In Your Soul....an evocative proposal, a slice of Americana edged pop which united with body and thought as the warm radiance of harmonies shone" ~ Ringmaster Review

"Teeming with positivity... bountiful and grounding while, at the same time, giving cause for deeper thought" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Light In Your Soul is the sort of song that The Beautiful South would have wrestled you bodily into the dirt to get their hands on – spacious, reflective, gorgeous" ~ The Swindonian

"Among the finest of the current crop” ~ Clash Magazine

"Infectiousness, addiction, groove and melody and has some real depth... straight-forward and brilliant" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

“One of the finest singers Scotland has ever produced…singular song writing talent”~ Stevie Jackson (B&S)

Scotland's Starry Skies present the single 'Light In Your Soul', a firm favourite among fans of one of Glasgow's most beloved folk-rock band and a positive, heartfelt and gorgeous reminder to remember the light and strength inside themselves regardless of the challenges they face.

Lifted from their fourth studio album ‘Small Wonders’, it starts with acapella vocals and finger clicks, and then transforms into a full-on production with hammond organ, jangly guitars and beautiful vocals harmonies.

Shaped by personal encounters with music icons Nina Simone, Iggy Pop and Chuck Berry, Warren McIntyre (aka Warren Starry Sky) founded the band in 2014 to encourage the proliferation of positive, hopeful music. Today, he is joined by Jenny Lunan, Heather Phillips, Sophie Pragnell, Johnny Rooney and Adam Scott, having supported Snow Patrol, Belle and Sebastian, The Vaselines and Teenage Fanclub over the years.

"‘Light in Your Soul’ started off as a tribute to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. She has been getting a lot of criticism in the press and this got me thinking about female leaders.I wanted to write a message of support to Jacinda to let her know that, even in far away Scotland, there are people who admire her and the kind inclusive approach she takes to leading her country. Her public show of empathy for the Muslim survivors of the Christchurch shooting was admirable and showed the strength of connection," says Warren McIntyre.

"The verse lines “Hey there sister…..I don’t believe in these leaders – but I’d follow you to the end” and the chorus reminder that no matter how dark it gets it is important to remember the light were little messages in this song as a personal thank you to Jacinda".

Dubbed a "masterpiece" and their strongest work yet, 'Small Wonders' is a hearty crowdfunded 10-track collection with a brilliant blend of indie rock and folk pop. These shimmering delights celebrate the small wonders that are all around us, these songs were written in 2021, when we were all really grateful for small things like being able to go for a walk with a friend.

Packed full of inspired and catchy songs with thoughtful lyrics, 'Small Wonders' was recorded and produced at Maybank Studios by Matt Harvey, perhaps best known for his work with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Scottish Opera, and mastered at Abbey Road Studios by legendary mastering engineer Frank Arkwright (The Smiths, New Order, Coldplay, Oasis, Primal Scream, Blur, Bryan Ferry).

As of October 7, 'Light In Your Soul' is available across digital platforms, including Spotify. The full 'Small Wonders' album can be ordered on Bandcamp or on CD and sky-blue vinyl via Last Night From Glasgow.

CREDITS
Written by Warren McIntyre
Recorded and produced by Matt Harvey at Maybank Studios, Glasgow
Mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios, London
Album artwork by GND Design, back cover photo by Didier
Released by Fox Star Records

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Pioneering Metal Band, Xysma, Ends 25-year Hiatus! New Album Announced

New Single "Well Seasoning" Out Now!

Since the late 1980's when a new form of metal started to emerge from the ashes of the speed and thrash metal movements, Xysma were there making a racket.

They've gone a long way from the pus-oozing grindcore of 'Swarming Of The Maggots'(1989) to the death rolling groove of 'Deluxe and Lotto' a few years later, becoming an internationally revered cult band over the years.

Recently the band thought it best to end a 25-year sabbatical and announced that there's a new album in the works!

Titled, 'No Place Like Alone', the album will be released on Svart Records in early 2023

Preorder the Album HERE

The first slice of things to come drops this week.

The single "Well Seasoning" will be released on all digital platforms this Friday, and you can listen to it below.

The short and to-the-point song is eerily reminiscent of classic mid-nineties Xysma, making the quarter of a century that separates us from those classic albums disappear.

"Well Seasoning" is the first song the band finished after the decision to start working on new material. Xysma's sound has varied greatly from album to album, and 'No Place Like Alone" is no exception to that golden rule.

In addition to straightforward hard rocking numbers the record has its share of heavier moments, but surprising elements abound as well.

The single "Well Seasoning", a two-and-a-half-minute metal ode to the joys of cooking, will be out on Friday 7th of October and the band will play a single release show at Tavastiain in Helsinki, Finland on October 15th.

Xysma are:

Janitor–vocals

Olli Nurminen–guitar

Teppo Pulli–drums

Kalle Taivainen–bass

Janne Lastumäki–keys

"Beer With My Friends" Is Postcards From Kenny’n’OD

(Here And Now) – Having broken his own records at multiple stadiums, Kenny Chesney’s Here And Now 2022 tour blazed across America and played to 1.3 million fans in a single summer. Even more than the sheer energy that Chesney, his guitar-forward band and No Shoes Nation generated each night, there was a spirit of joy that permeated every moment of the tour from the load-in to the parking lot parties and the final extended play-offs in each market.

To celebrate, the man the Wall Street Journal called “The King of the Road” tapped his longtime stadium tourmates Old Dominion to record the raucous good-time anthem “Beer With My Friends.” They debuted the blaring rocker at the two-night tour-ending stand at Foxboro, MA’s Gillette Stadium.

Knowing this summer was unlike any other, Chesney had been documenting behind the scenes, onstage and in the parking lots. With “Beer With My Friends” having such strong , fun energy, what better way to create a moving scrapbook that serves as postcards from the road to the people of No Shoes Nation?

“I tried to tell friends how magical it was up on that stage, how good the vibe was out there,” Chesney marvels. “Not since we started doing those early Keg shows have I had that much fun doing a pop-up – maybe because Old Dominion was doing all the work! But it was just free, easy and I think everyone remembered who they were before the world got so heavy. Or maybe it’s just that music really does melt all the stress of the week away...

“No Shoes Nation is just an extension of my soul. When I was looking at all the footage, laughing to myself, I knew I needed to share some of this with everyone who came out all summer. So what better way to do that?”

In buses, on tiny stages, with an empty stadium and backstage, the camera sliced through Chesney’s world; ice baths, crazy dancing, private jokes, a fish named Marley, a cameo of his mom, island vistas; it’s all there. Plus, No Shoes Nation in the parking lot, the Sandbar, the packed stands; rocking out in all their glory.

“It’s hard to believe how fast the summer went,” Chesney continued. “If every picture is a million words, then every cut of this clip is a whole movie! Every shot means something to us, all those faces in the crowd, the stadiums... And to have Old Dominion, who’ve turned into real brothers of the road, up there with me, it shows not just this summer, but so many summers where we’ve dreamed even bigger than maybe anyone has a right to.

“So when you see me drinking that beer in the ice bath, just know: that beer I’m lifting’s for you... wherever you are, whoever you’re with! It’s all about ‘Beer With My Friends,’ from my whole road family, Old Dominion and beyond, to you!”

With an all-sing chorus meant for everyone in the house, “Beer With My Friends” is ready for bonfires, tailgates, corner bars and anywhere people are coming together. Now, with the video coming today, there’s a mini-movie to go with the soundtrack of pure unbridled fun.

Southern Rock Artist CAGE WILLIS Releases Official Music Video for Single "Home To You"

Southern rock artist Cage Willis has released his official music video for single "Home To You."The video was filmed by Ian Davis (Ian Davis Media) and produced by Cage Willis.

“I want to be as genuine as possible, with that in mind, “Home To You” was filmed entirely in my hometown. Starring a local couple and featuring places around Wabash County, I hope to really represent the little things we love about where we live," says Willis.

He adds, “ It's a day in the life of a midwest workin' man.”

During the summer of 2017, Cage crossed paths with drummer Cameron Allen. Jamming on the likes of Gary Clark Jr., Chris Stapleton, and The Marcus King Band, the two knew that they wanted to continue to play together. They first performed in early 2019 as a two piece at a “Battle of the Bands” in Evansville, IN. Bass Guitarist Andrew Logan joined Cage and Cameron at the beginning of 2020. Today, they continue to perform together live at local venues, and opening for acts like The Cold Stares and even Foreigner's VIB. Cage released his first single in early 2021. Over the course of the year, Cage recorded and released Bones (Our Town), an EP. His first full length album, a 10-track album, will debut late this Fall.

"Home To You" can be streamed/downloaded at:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cagewillis/home-to-you-2

Upcoming Cage Willis Shows:

10/22 - Cincinnati, OH - Fretboard Brewing Co.

11/4 - Evansville, IN - Bokeh Lounge

11/5 - Owensboro, KY - Milligans Bar & Grill

12/3 - Bowling Green, KY - Dublin's

1/7 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Iron Well

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NYC post-punk duo Frenchy and the Punk release 'Come In and Play', a Siouxsie-esque preview of their 'Zen Ghost' LP

"Explosive, subdued, confrontational, soothing, spikey, and accessible, an incredible blend of alt-rock shade and alt-folk light" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Penetrating psych-soaked post-punk... Brimming with their signature cinematic drama and that unforgettable voice" ~ Global Texan Chronicles

"Bombastic... a happy medium between the sonic atmosphere and thoughtful melancholy of post-punk music and the unmistakable drama of cabaret... as beautifully manic as some of the finest artists on America's early punk' scene" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"An inspiriting slice of post punk hued, new wave nurtured rock ‘n’ roll... under the skin and hungrily stirring the imagination in a flash" ~ Ringmaster Review

NYC-based postpunk duo Frenchy and the Punk presents 'Come In and Play', an upbeat Siouxsie-esque delight and the second enchanting single from their forthcoming 'Zen Ghost' album. Their seventh long-player record, this will be released via the EA Recordings label on October 28.

Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephensonand guitarist-composer Scott Helland, who was co-founder and bassist of Outpatients and also Deep Wound (along with Dinosaur Jr. founders J Mascis and Lou Barlow). Influenced by The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Blondie, Concrete Blonde and The B52’s, the duo thrive in their trademark blend of post-punk and dark folk music.

About 'Come In and Play', Samantha Stephenson says, "This song was named in relation to a character in Bewitched, my mom was a fan of the show. It sparked a curiosity and enthusiasm for all things mystical and magical from an early age. I could be quite solitary and eventually dove into a meditation practice. That feeling of going inward and exploring the inner workings of the esoteric realm always felt very comforting."

Earlier, the band released the lead track 'Mon Souvenir', an unapologetically new wave nugget, propelled by chugging acoustic chords, that reflects the album’s central theme of transcending ‘mind phantoms’ - the experiences from the past that linger within all of us.

Dark times make for dark songs. 'Zen Ghost' was written and recorded during the downtime of 2020-2021. Here, the duo's shadowy sound takes an even darker turn - an inward spin into the pair’s previously unexplored personal planes and interpretations of the insanity of our increasingly tumultuous age. But despite its more pronounced moodiness, like the rest of the band’s oeuvre, 'Zen Ghost' offers plenty of opportunities to dance in the darkness.

Tapped as one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, the freewheeling pair has released numerous recordings, including the acclaimed albums 'Happy Madness' (2010), 'Hey Hey Cabaret' (2012), 'Elephant Uproar' (2013), 'Cartwheels' (2014), 'Bonjour Batfrog' (2014), and 'Hooray Beret' (2019).

French-born, but raised in the UK and USA, Stephenson’s study of piano and dance ignited her eventual rejection of corporate conformity and fueled a quest to lead a truly autonomous life through art and music. A son of jazz-loving teachers, Helland grew up in Western Massachusetts and was a vital player on the region’s fertile early hardcore punk scene.

Helland and Stephenson met in NYC in 1998, when Stephenson spontaneously jumped on stage to accompany Helland during his solo guitar performance. The artistic union was immediate, powerful and undeniable. The two began to tour with fevered zeal, turning heads with their striking aesthetic, steadily building fervent fans on the mystical-folk/steampunk festival, coffeehouse, convention, and club circuits with their boisterous, revival-like live shows.

Since then, they've performed live with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, and opened for Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Hurray For The Riff Raff and The Young Dubliners.

'Come in and Play' is now out everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where 'Mon Souvenir' can also be found. The 'Zen Ghost' album will be released on October 28 and is available for pre-order digitally via Bandcamp and on CD via the band's website.

CREDITS
All songs written by Samantha Stephenson and Scott Helland
Samantha Stephenson - lyrics, lead vocal, percussion, keyboard
Scott Helland - guitar, bass, drums, backing vocals
Jason Sarubbi - upright bass on 'Church of Sound'
Braxton Bellew - additional electric bass on 'Church of Sound'
Recorded and mixed by Jason Sarubbi at Split Rock Studios, New Paltz, NY
Mastered at The Cage, Coventry UK by Martin Bowes
Cover photo by Alice Teeple
Pen and ink drawings by Scott Helland
Album cover design by Scott Helland and Samantha Stephenson

TOUR DATES
Oct 08 Poughkeepsie, NY - Gallery 40
Oct 15/16 Shepherdstown, WV - Shepherdstown Fae Festival
Oct 22 Nyack, NY - Prohibition River Live
Oct 28 Baltimore, MD - FaerieCon
Dec 2 Camden/London - Black Heart (with Beyond Victoria & Flesh Tetris)
Dec 10 Exeter, UK - Yule Ball
Feb 4/5 Manchester, CT - Stupid Cupid Steampunk Festival
Feb 18/19 Gettsyburg, PA - MythiCon Festival
April 01 Galveston, TX - Galveston Steampunk Festival
April 8-9 Baltimore, MD - Between The Worlds
April 15/16 Chicago, IL - Chicago Steampunk Expo


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Amaranthe Release New Single & Video for “Find Life”

AMARANTHE Release New Single/Video

“FIND LIFE”

Listen HERE! 

European Co-Headlining Tour Kicks Off Today!

Swedish modern metal sensation AMARANTHE are keen to release their brand-new single “Find Life”, right in time for the start of their co-headlining European tour with Beyond The Black, which had been postponed numerous times.

Olof Mörck comments: "’Find Life’ sees Amaranthe exploring a more somber and mature mood, all while keeping our trademark high energy rhythms and explosive riffs. Ethereal layers of keyboards meld seamlessly with a modern pumping bass line, topped off with some of the greatest vocal performances from vocalists Elize Ryd and Nils Molinyet.

After quite some time we have reunited with video director and longtime Amaranthecollaborator Patric Ullaeus, for a video that is both intimate and explosive. We wanted to scale things down, and focus entirely on the individuals of the band, and Patric delivered as always!

AMARANTHE have spent the last decade establishing themselves as a formidable, positive and fervently melodic force for metallic good. From their explosive self-titled debut in 2011 to the more sophisticated, streamlined likes of 2014’s 'Massive Addictive' and its immaculate follow-up 'Maximalism' (2016), AMARANTHE have masterfully blurred the lines between melodic metal, crushing brutality, cinematic sweep and futuristic sparkle.

Led by the endlessly ingenious songwriting of guitarist Olof Mörck and powerhouse vocalist Elize Ryd, their rise to prominence has been a joy to behold.

 

Widely acclaimed as a dazzling live act, the Swedes reached a new peak of creativity on 2018’s hugely successful 'Helix': an album that pushed the band’s vision to new heights, breadths and depths, while showcasing the brilliance of Elize and her co-vocalist, recent recruit Nils Molin.

 

Not just a glorious return but a wholesale upgrade for their exuberant sound, their latest offering 'Manifest' is simply the most daring, dynamic and unforgettable album that AMARANTHE have released to date. The perfect antidote to the nagging anxieties plaguing us all in these troubled times, it’s a Technicolor celebration of metal’s ageless power, blazing with all of life’s colours and chaos, but delivered with utmost artistry and skill.

AMARANTHE is:

Elize Ryd | vocals

Olof Mörck | guitars, keyboards

Johan Andreassen | bass

Morten Løwe Sørensen | drums

Nils Molin | vocals

Through Fire Unleash New Single + Music Video "Karma Kills" via Sumerian Records

Omaha-based hard rock quartet Through Fire has today unleashed their new single and music video for "Karma Kills", out via Sumerian Records. Speaking on today's release, Justin McCain commented:

"What goes around, comes around.... KARMA KILLS."

Prior to today's drop, the band previously released their animated music video for "Doubt". Watch the music video for "Karma Kills" below, stream the track here, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more Through Fire news coming soon.

Find Through Fire Online

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BEYOND THE BLACK - Release New Single "Winter Is Coming" + Announce Self-Titled AlbumBeyond The Black Out January 13th 2023

German Symphonic Metal ascending stars BEYOND THE BLACK can already look back across a stratospherically successful career, despite their youthful years. Upon release, their 2015 debut album hit like a bomb in their home country. Songs Of Love And Death besieged the German Top 15 for weeks, which led to the band being awarded the Metal Hammer Award for “Best Debut” in 2015. Its successor Lost In Forever (2016) entered the German charts at #4 and paved the way for a huge tour throughout Germany, and across countries like the UK, Russia and Japan. Since the band’s live debut in 2014 they have played some of the world’s biggest Metal festival like Wacken Open Air (several times) and have toured as support to heavy weights such as AEROSMITH, KORN, SCORPIONS, SAXON and WITHIN TEMPTATION. During the campaign for their third record Heart Of the Hurricane (2018), BEYOND THE BLACK landed their first ever European headline tour, which took them across 10 countries, with most dates selling out.

Before they’d even finished the Heart Of the Hurricane touring cycle, BEYOND THE BLACK had already gone back to the studio to write and record album number four. The result was Horizons, released in June 2020, which entered the German album charts at #3 (CH #6, AT #16, BE #53) marking the band’s most successful album release to date.

Now, two years later, BEYOND THE BLACK are back to launch a new chapter. Following the release of recently highly acclaimed tracks "Reincarnation" and "Is There Anybody Out There", the band are proud to announce their new, fifth studio album – the self-titled Beyond the Black will drop on January 13th 2023! The pre-order launches now, accompanied by dark and powerful new single "Winter Is Coming", setting the tone for BTB’s biggest headline tour to-date, starting on October 6th in Vienna.

Jennifer Haben comments:
"Many changes happened in the world and behind the scenes during the making of this album. We were confronted by our innermost fears and hopes while trying to do the right thing in turbulent times. This is what you call growth and this album gets to the heart of this process we all share: Here’s BEYOND THE BLACK and it’s gonna be yours soon!"

Pre-order the new album Beyond the Black here: https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/beyond-the-black
Watch the video for "Winter Is Coming" below.
Listen to "Winter Is Coming" here:https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/winter-is-coming

Also, check out the latest releases from BEYOND THE BLACK:

Watch the video for "Is There Anybody Out There?" here: https://youtu.be/_PjhX07dsIg
Stream "Is There Anybody Out There?" here: https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/is-there-anybody-out-there

Watch the video for "Reincarnation" here: https://youtu.be/9JFFiH1Pg4k
Stream "Reincarnation" here:: https://bfan.link/btb-reincarnation

Pre-order the new album Beyond the Black here: https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/beyond-the-black

UK alternative pop maverick SICKY releases 'Garbage Town', title track from forthcoming album

"This music is down-the-middle catchy and clever. It is, at the same time, gleeful, tuneful, and a hell of a lot of fun... recalls such artists as Gene, Manic Street Preachers, Muse and Super Furry Animals" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"It’s pop, yes, but pop that comes from the streets, pop that has had a tough upbringing, pop with dirt on its face and blood on its knuckles" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"There is something in the balance of weight and jauntiness, the lyrics that get deeper and darker the more you contemplate them, the fine line it walks between pop and a hard place, between edge and accessibility" ~ Dancing About Architecture

British alternative artist SICKY has released his new single 'Garbage Town', the title track to his forthcoming album 'Garbage Town' album, following up 'The Bridge', a lively pragmatic Northern Soul-inspired banger.

A Black Country boy now residing in Shropshire, SICKY is the solo project of Mick Butler, his brand of melodic Britpop-infused indie rock spells good news for fans of Beck, Supergrass and early Blur.

"Garbage Town is not a place - it's a state of mind. The lyrics talk of breaking free and leaving all the bad stuff in your head behind. Feels like all roads have led to this album. I play and record/produce everything myself so I'm a bit like a decathlete... Quite good at a couple of things and pretty average at the rest. Hopefully it sounds like in your face dirty pop," says SICKY.

"The album continues the theme of shaking off dark days and making better things happen. It also includes songs that are just quirky bits of pop fun. Hopefully the album sounds uplifting despite some of the imagery."

Having played in various bands, ranging from the brass soaked pop of Papa Mantrato the dirty stomp of SUMO, now Mick Butler derives pleasure from banging out tunes and crafting new material. Literally everything you hear in his music is him squeezing noises out of anything that'll sing.

The new album is slated for release a year on from his lockdown album 'Bowling Balls', a collection that was partially inspired by Ray Bradbury's book 'The Martian Chronicles'. This music is inspired by Prince and Bowie, perhaps in equal measure, as well as Nirvana, Supergrass, Blur, Queens Of The Stone Age, Fun Lovin' Criminals and Elvis.

The 'Garbage Town' and 'The Bridge' singles are out now and available across all good digital platforms, including via Spotify and Apple Music. On November 18, the full 'Garbage Town' LP will be released, and is available for pre-order via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Written by Mick Butler (SICKY)
Recorded, mixed and produced by SICKY in Shropshire
Mastering by Streaky at Streaky Mastering

Written & recorded in January 2022. Mixed in July 202

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