THY CATAFALQUE Announces Premiere of Full Blu-Ray Performance

Avant-garde collective THY CATAFALQUE will be premiering the full performance from their upcoming live Blu-ray 'Mezolit - Live at Fekete Zaj!' The Blu-Ray contains the band's first ever live performance, which took place at the Fekete Zaj festival (Budapest) in August 2021 and will be released on November 25, 2022 via Season of Mist!

The live stream will take place on Thanksgiving day, November 24, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M. EST via the Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE. You can now watch the trailer and set a reminder!

Mastermind Tamás Kátai comments: "Last August a unique and magical event took place at Fekete Zaj Festival. 26 musicians performed 15 Thy Catafalque songs in front of a sold out festival and sparked the live carnation of the project that had been a mere studio entity for 23 years. The concert has been recorded and will be released in November. Re-live the night - this will never happen again in such form."

In addition to the upcoming Blu-ray, THY CATAFALQUE announced limited vinyl editions of the 'Rengeteg' (2011) and 'Meta' (2016) re-issues. Pre-orders for the Blu-ray and re-issues are now live HERE.

The very first live show of THY CATAFALQUE was recorded in August 2021, during the Fekete Zaj festival in Hungary. 26 Musicians performed 15 songs from Thy Catafalque’s discography which is now captured on this unique Blu-ray ‘Mezolit - Live at Fekete Zaj’!

THY CATAFALQUE’s humble genius Tamás Kátai abandons any and all prenotions of tradition. Intertwining elements from a vast swath of unrelated genres, from jazz to pop to folk, and everything in between, THY CATAFALQUE masterfully crafts an eclectic sound that breaks down any generic barriers or borders. Following the massive success of 2020’s critically-acclaimed ‘Naiv,’ the entity returns with ‘Vadak,’ another esoteric monument in its already storied catalog.

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

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

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

At its core, latest release ‘Vadak’ (2021) expresses the familiar hallmarks that are unique to only THY CATAFALQUE, and yet, it is an unpredictable magnum opus, showcasing the latest evolution from Kátai and his esteemed co-conspirators. The album puts forth an elegance that cannot be matched or rivaled by any musical contemporary, taking fans on an adventure that is rife with excitement, drama, and unbridled craftsmanship.

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Line-up
Tamás Kátai - guitars, bass, synths, programs and vocals

Recorded in: Budapest, Hungary | August 2021.

Cover art & lay-out: Tamás Kátai.

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THY CATAFALQUE live:
30 Jun 23 Orfu (HU) Fishing on Orfu Festival

Available formats:
CD/Blu-ray Mediabook
LP in various colours
Digital

Hard Southern Rock Band 13South Release Debut Single "Mississippi Way" to all major platforms via G4L Records

From the backwoods of Magnolia, MS, 13South debut with single “Mississippi Way.” Described as “If Lynyrd Skynyrd and Junkyard had a baby,” these Hard Southern Rockers have dredged through adversity and the windfalls of life to capture magic and bring you MS Way -- and their upcoming LP Bend Don’t Break. The songs are fun, rebellious, and renderings of the lifestyle and mystique of this Hard Rockin’ Southern Band.

“MS Way is not just about MS -- it’s about a way of life where you may have grown up. Of course things change but only the faces. It could be Cincinnati Way, Oklahoma Way, New York Way, California Way -- it's endless. It's a trip through my past and yours. Hanging with friends, hanging out with your best girl, longing for that taste of freedom no matter your path. 13South is a mindset. Something no one can take away. Just two guys writing about what they do best and their experiences. Blue Collar Baby,” from co-founding member Chris Blevins.

Signed by G4L Records, 13South was founded in 2022 by long time Southern Hard Rockers Chris Blevins (Vocals, Guitar) and Bradley Berryhill (Bass). With their previous band Voodoo13, they have toured all over the Southeast and then some, and have shared the stage with greats: Junkyard, Jackyl, Better Than Ezra, Warrant, Great White, John Corabi, Candlebox, Trixter, Blacktop Mojo, Them Dirty Roses, The Nixons, Adelitas Way, Wicked Wisdom, Buck Cherry, Faster Pussycat, Naked Beggars, Rehab, Sponge, Alice In Chains, Josh Todd Band, Black Stone Cherry, Ra, and Powerman 5000.

What They’re Saying:

Tim Mosher, Junkyard

“Killer song. Great swampy intro sliding into a hard charging southern rocker!”

Mojo Moomey, 91.1 KSOI FM Radio

“I absolutely love Mississippi Way. What an awesome track!”

“Mississippi Way” available now wherever you stream music:

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Frontiers Music Srl Announce Upcoming Release of Self-Titled Debut from New Trio, Heroes And Monsters

Heroes And Monsters

Announce New Single & Video for

"Raw Power"

Self-Titled Debut Will Be Released January 20, 2023

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the self-titled debut from an incredible new trio, Heroes And Monsters.

Formed by three rock n' roll lifers and friends, bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns, guitarist Stef Burns, and drummer Will Hunt, 'Heroes And Monsters' will be released on January 20, 2023.

Today, a new single and music video, "Raw Power" has been released.

Watch the video

The players' resumes speak for themselves, but rest assured, if you are looking for hard hitting, hooky, in-your-face rock-n-roll, then Heroes And Monsters will be good for what ails you. The band approaches their style with their influences in tow, but also with an understanding and appreciation of the current rock scene. A best of both worlds' scenario, if you will.

Todd Kerns is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is most noted for being the bass player and backup singer in Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, and for being the frontman of gold-record-selling Canadian band The Age Of Electric. In more recent years, he has been making his mark as a singer-songwriter with sold out solo performances as well as fronting former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick’s band and his own Canadian supergroup, Toque.

Guitarist Stef Burns has a fantastic and varied history in rock music. He has spent time playing with pop acts like Sheila E., Berlin, and Huey Lewis & The News as well as rock acts like Y&T, whom he recorded four albums with, and Alice Cooper, playing on the albums 'Hey Stoopid' and 'The Last Temptation'. Stef currently plays with Italian rock superstar Vasco Rossi and also has his own band, The Stef Burns League.

Drummer Will Hunt currently resides in the drum throne for Evanescence, whom he first started playing with in 2007, and has performed and written on their last three studio albums, including their most recent release, 'The Bitter Truth', which debuted at #1 on 27 different countries' album charts. Over the years, the in-demand skinsman has performed with Dark New Day, Skrape, Staind, Vasco Rossi, Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Slaughter, and more. He has also appeared on albums by Black Label Society, Michael Sweet (Stryper), Crossfade, Dirty Shirley (George Lynch), Device (David Draiman of Disturbed), and more.

Stream the Singles and Pre-order / Save "Heroes And Monsters" HERE

Watch the Lyric Video for Previously Released Single "Locked And Loaded" HERE

Heroes And Monsters Line-up:

Todd Kerns - Lead Vocals, Bass

Stef Burns - Guitar

Will Hunt - Drums

Produced by: Heroes And Monsters

NAILED TO OBSCURITY - Release New Single "Clouded Frame"

Ahead of their European tour alongside ELUVEITIE, AMORPHIS and DARK TRANQUILLITY German melodic death metallers NAILED TO OBSCURITY have released a new single and video titled 'Clouded Frame'. A dark and sinister masterpiece, ‘Clouded Frame’ combines the band’s signature growled vocals and lurching riffs with brooding melodies. Watch the video for 'Clouded Frame' below.

Raimund Ennenga: "Sometimes you struggle to get all the bits and pieces together to memorize a stroke of fate correctly, but you come to realize that certain details became unreachable. They stay hidden in the blind spot of your memory. You are standing in front of the 'Clouded Frame', but it’s just impossible to get a proper view of what’s inside.
We took this idea as the central image of the song 'Clouded Frame' which - in our point of view - really captures this emotion with its eruptive moments as well as its mellow and very fragile chorus."

You can stream "Clouded Frame" here: https://bfan.link/clouded-frame-single

Hailing from Northern Germany, NAILED TO OBSCURITY have successfully created their own distinctive, progressive style of death doom. Their underground debut Abyss… provided the first glimmers of this sound, that they’d go on to develop across their albums Opaque (2013), King Delusion (2017), and most recently Black Frost (2019), which charted at #37 in the German charts. Their melancholic songs never fall short of the necessary brutality, creating a dynamic and distinctly mesmerizing experience for the listener. Throughout their career, the band have performed at festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze, Bloodstock, Brutal Assault, and Party. San Open Air and have toured throughout Europe with the likes of AMORPHIS, SOILWORK, JINJER, DARK TRANQUILLITY, EQUILIBRIUM, and LORD OF THE LOST as well as appearing alongside renowned acts such as ARCH ENEMY, PARADISE LOST, and AT THE GATES.

NAILED TO OBSCURITY is:
Raimund Ennenga | vocals
Jan-Ole Lamberti | guitars
Volker Dieken | guitars
Carsten Schorn | bass
Jann Hillrichs | drums

AlienBlaze Releases New Single + Music Video "Romantically Dead (Live)" via Sumerian Records

AlienBlaze is a 20 year old mad as hell singer/songwriter and lead guitarist crafting genre-fluid anthems resulting in a fascinating hybrid of everything from dark alternative pop, grunge, and emo, to rock and electronic elements. Her dominating presence emits an angsty appeal, encouraging a sense of self-empowerment to her young audience.

In her school years, AlienBlaze spent most of her time at home through sickness, so spent hours and hours learning the electric guitar on her mum’s old guitar, wanting to play like her guitar inspirations Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains and Slash. Blaze’s sense of alienation from her peers, is what inspired her to add the ‘alien’ part to her name as an artist. 

Finding influence from artists like Billie Eilish and Ashnikko to bands such as The Cure, Alice in Chains and Bring Me The Horizon, AlienBlaze has crafted a vision which embodies the spirit of music that has inspired her whilst creating her own completely unique sound. 

Having recently signed to Sumerian Records, AlienBlaze is now unveiling a live version of her most popular single to date, “Romantically Dead”. Speaking of the single, the singer shares, “It has a gothic vibe and I was thinking of it in filmic terms, if it was a soundtrack of a movie.” Full of attitude, the song showcases reverberating basslines, raucous guitars and crashing percussion, emitting an almost otherworldly, ominous atmosphere while simultaneously delivering an energetic backdrop to AlienBlaze’s echoing vocals which illuminate the entire track. 

Covering topics such as the everyday experiences of a young adult, to more poetic themes including pathetic fallacy and imagery from nature, AlienBlaze delivers her message in a way that allows listeners from all walks of life to interpret it. 

Since only uploading her first song to Spotify in 2019, she has received attention from numerous Spotify editorial playlists, garnering hundreds of thousands of plays. She has also had praise from the likes of Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon), Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari), Grimes, and Ellie Roswell (Wolf Alice), as well as from publications including Wonderland Magazine, NOTION and Kerrang!. She explains, “I consider my music to be slightly ‘genre-fluid’ because I take inspiration from many different sources. I like my lyrics to be poetic and different, and hopefully everyone can relate to the sentiment in the songs.” With a name like AlienBlaze, the young musician takes listeners into an undiscovered cosmos, staying true to her ethos of, “I don’t want realism. I want magic!”

Lucifer Star Machine Launch New Single & Music Video "I Wanted Everything”

STREAM "I Wanted Everything" HERE

"I Wanted Everything" is the second single leading up to Lucifer Star Machine’s fifth studio album 'Satanic Age'. A melodic punk rock track featuring raw guitars and big hooks, "I Wanted Everything" is released together with a music video premiered by Vive Le Rock.

The band on "I Wanted Everything":

"The day will come when you look into the mirror and ask yourself: 'did I live my life to the fullest?'. Life is too short to let it spiral into an endless circle of routine. Live every day as it would be your last, because you owe it to yourself."

"I Wanted Everything" is out now on all streaming platforms. Lucifer Star Machine’s upcoming album 'Satanic Age' will be released on The Sign Records on April 14, 2023.

Watch the Video

Biography

Lucifer Star Machine play fired-up Rock'n'Roll influenced by Punk and Hard Rock.

Their high energy live shows cement their reputation as a true in-your-face Hardcore Rock 'n' Roll act. It is the segueing of this wanton brutality, with their sense for heartfelt and catchy melodies, that makes them truly stand out.

The 5-piece was founded in London, UK in 2002 and has since toured several times across Europe, sharing stages with acts like Peter Pan Speedrock, Nashville Pussy and Demented Are Go.

In 2019 the band hit the stage at Wacken Open Air, one of the world's biggest Heavy Metal festivals, where the bill included Slayer, Body Count and Airbourne amongst others.

Lucifer Star Machine's first single, "Death Baby", came out in 2004 and was produced by Punk Rock legend Rat Scabies of The Damned. After two album releases on various indies, they signed with German label I Sold My Soul Media in 2013, who released their critically acclaimed third full length 'Rock'n'Roll Martyrs'. The record was lauded for its authenticity and its snotty and unadorned approach.

In 2012 founder and band leader Tor Abyss moved back to his home country of Germany, whilst the rest of the band remained in England. Over time the logistics proved to be too difficult, so he decided to give the band a fresh start.

Thus, since Autumn 2014, Lucifer Star Machine is now based in Germany, with band members being located in Hamburg, Brunswick, Hanover, Fulda and Ede (NL).

Since their reformation the group has released 2 singles and an EP, which were accompanied by three videos.

The band has signed a record deal with Swedish label The Sign Records, who released the group’s fourth album 'The Devil’s Breath' worldwide on April 3, 2020.

During the pandemic, Lucifer Star Machine has written and recorded a new full-length record, which is set to be released by The Sign Records in 2023. 

Their new line-up boasts ex-Mad Sin axeman Mighty Ramon and drummer Captain Fettsau.

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Discography:

• 2004: Death Baby (7" Vinyl Single) Black Tongue Records (UK)

• 2005: Fire In Your Hole (Album: CD) Noisemaker Records (Germany)

• 2009: Street Value Zero (Album: CD/LP) Nicotine Records/Tornado Ride Records (Italy)

• 2013: Rock'n'Roll Martyrs (Album: CD/Digital) I Sold My Soul Media (Germany)

• 2015: Eat Dust (7" Vinyl Single) Wolverine Records (Germany)

• 2016: Your Love Remains (7" Vinyl Single) Selfdestructo Records (USA)

• 2016: Rock'n'Roll Martyrs + Bonus Tracks (Re-release/Digital only) Selfdestructo Records (USA)

• 2018: Evil Blood (Ltd. 8" Lathe Cut EP) Gods Candy Records (Canada)

• 2020: The Devil's Breath (Album: CD/LP/Deluxe LP/Digital) The Sign Records (Sweden)

Lucifer Star Machine are:

Tor Abyss (Throat)

Mickey Necro (Guitars)

Mighty Ramon (Guitars)

Benny Zin (Bass)

Captain Fettsau (Drums)

ENSLAVED Announce New Studio Album "Heimdal"

Those few golden, undying hearts are those of secret sons.
And the secrets of the Sun are those of daughters asking to...

Bergen visionaries Enslaved are proud to announce their 16th studio album, Heimdal, set to be released on March 3rd 2023, via Nuclear Blast Records. Today's news is accompanied by the release of a blistering new single, titled 'Congelia', alongside an emotive, environmental video.

Enslaved's Ivar Bjørnson & Grutle Kjellson commented,

"It’s quite weird, yet pretty awesome that we are now talking about the release of our 16th album; yes our 16th full-length album release. That’s not too shabby for a couple of scallywags from rural western Norway, is it? If you count our stint in the short lived Phobia-act, we have been playing together for no less than 32 years!

In all these years, Norse mythology has been our umbilical cord to the realms of mysticism and philosophy, and our gateway to the realms of deep psychology and the esoteric worlds beyond. One of the most fascinating characters of our mythology is HEIMDAL, and he has been lurking around in our minds like an enigma for three decades now. His first appearance was in a song called 'Heimdallr' on our demo tape 'Yggdrasill' back in 1992, and he’s had both minor and more significant roles in our lyrical universe over the years.

This time we have decided to dedicate an entire body of work to this most enigmatic of characters and richest of archetypes - we give you 'HEIMDAL'. We have reached deeper and scouted further ahead than ever before - the past, present and future sound of the band comes together in songs born from sheer inspiration - it is the common force of a close-nit group of friends and musicians."

You can pre-order Heimdal here: https://enslaved.bfan.link/heimdal.ema
Listen to 'Congelia' here: https://enslaved.bfan.link/congelia.ema
Watch the 'Congelia' video below

Heimdal, is both a departure and a communion with roots forged over three decades ago in the turbulent birth throes of Norway’s black metal scene. The record is named after Heimdal, arguably the most mysterious entity in Nordic mythology.

The record features psychedelic track 'Caravans To The Outer Worlds' from last year's EP of the same name. Album bonus versions contain an extra track, 'Gangandi', alongside a Blu-Ray copy of 2021's stunning Otherworldly Big Band Experience streamed event - the band's boldest project to date, featuring fellow Norwegian prog band Shaman Elephant. The kaleidoscopic stage show features a stellar setlist, covering Enslaved's career, both past and present.

Heimdal formats

• CD

• Limited edition digipack CD (inc. Bonus Track) + Blu-Ray*

• 2LP vinyl gatefold - black

• 2LP vinyl gatefold - white + black marble (Nuclear Blast Excl.)

• 2LP vinyl gatefold - white + green marble (Nuclear Blast + Selected Retailers)

• 2LP vinyl gatefold - blue + white marble (UK Retail + EMP)

• 2LP vinyl gatefold - white (USA Revolver Excl.)

• 2LP vinyl gatefold (inc. Bonus Track) + Blu-Ray - crystal clear w/ black marble (Nuclear Blast Excl.)*

• 2LP vinyl gatefold (inc. Bonus Track) + Blu-Ray - clear w/ black + gold marble (Band Excl.)*

Heimdal was produced by Enslaved's own Ivar Bjørnson, Iver Sandøy and Grutle Kjellson. Mixing was handled by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and the final treatment was mastered by Tony Lindgren. The concept and lyrics for Heimdal was, as always, developed by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson in tandem.

The album was recorded primarily at Solslottet Studios in Bergen, which is owned by Iver Sandøy. Solslottet is a satellite of the well-known Duper Studios, where the drums were recorded and engineered by Iver himself, with assistance from Vegard Lemme. The main guitars, bass, pianos, organs, and vocals were also recorded at Solslottet. Arve 'Ice Dale' Isdal recorded his guitar leads at his own Earshot & Conclave Studios. The final touches and a few experimental ideas were added at the Overlook Hotel using Solslottet’s mobile studio rig. All music for Heimdal was written and demoed at Ivar Bjørnson’s own Crow’s Nest studio.

Never faltering, Norway’s iconic Enslaved continue to exist as one of the most original and dependable components in our scene's indestructible backbone. Possessing the reputation as one of the most riveting live acts around, they never fail to offer us talent of the highest calibre, always doing justice to their signature black/progressive sound. Enslaved was formed in 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson, releasing their first demo Yggdrasill in the summer of 1992, their legendary mini-album Hordanes Land coming out in 1993, and with their debut full-length Vikingligr Veldi arriving in the spring of 1994.

Enslaved in 2022 are a band in stellar form - a band at its most existentialist and self-conscious, proud Bergeners bearing the torch of their hometown’s extraordinary musical history. Their most recent material shows Enslaved at their most unleashed and thought-through - a lethal combination unfurling a potential that’s easily rekindling the furor of their early works while dancing gracefully through their most ambitious, most haunting and most musical tunes yet. A contradiction? Life itself is a contradiction. And yet we all live to prove it wrong.

Enslaved are:
Ivar Bjørnson | guitars
Grutle Kjellson | vocals
Arve 'Ice Dale' Isdal | guitar
Håkon Vinje | keyboards, clean vocals
Iver Sandøy | drums

Dark Folk Duo NYTT LAND Reveals Western-Inspired Version of “The Blues Of Ragnarok” & Official Music Video

Taken From the EP “Ritual: Blood of the West” Out Now, Get Your Copy HERE

With their enticing third single, Siberian dark folklore frontrunners NYTT LAND finally unveil their new EP, 'Ritual: Blood of the West', coming out today, November 18, 2022.

“The Blues of Ragnarok”, was originally released on their latest album 'Ritual', and has been reworked in western-inspired ways. Releasing the new transformation of the song, the duo combines their captivating signature throat singing with rhythmic sounds, matching guitar riffs and melodic elements, immediately drawing the listener into its ethereal soundscape.

NYTT LAND state on “The Blues Of Ragnarok”:

“I think we made the best soundtrack for Ragnarok. Drink your moonshine and let's go dancing with the spirits under the big silver moon.”

Watch the Official Video for “The Blues Of Ragnarok”

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

NYTT LAND ventures into dark, western frontiers with their upcoming EP, 'Ritual: Blood of the West', to be released digitally via Napalm Records on November 18, 2022. Based on tracks from their latest album, 'Ritual', that has been reworked in gothic folk and western-inspired styles.

Staying thematically faithful to ancient legends and adapting to the temperate sounds of the west, opening song "Dark Country Ritual" not only displays NYTT LAND’s dedication to their own legacy, but opens the EP with an enchanting, ambient new sound, rising and falling like smoke.

On “Song of U-Gra” the band flexes its trademark vocal approach with summoning chants that gently carry the listener away to another mental state, conveying more tranquil versions of the originals without losing their depth and ancient thematic significance.

“Dead Man’s Ballad” tells its story like a coyote howling at the moon, offering a mysterious yet soothing blend of guitar and vocals that reinterpret the band’s dark folk essence. “Blood of the West” closes the EP with acoustic guitar instrumentals that summon the spirits of the west and leaves the listener enchanted, induced in the serene, ancient sounds of the grasslands.

NYTT LAND on the new EP:

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

Stream NOW!

NYTT LAND is:

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

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

THRESHOLD - New Album Out Now !

Today, the UK’s masters of progressive metal have finally released their 12th studio album! Dividing Lines marks the second album since the return of former vocalist Glynn Morgan, who reunited with the band on their previous effort Legends Of The Shires (2017).
A darker album than its predecessor, the band have described Dividing Lines as “Legends’ darker, moodier older brother”.

Guitarist Karl Groom comments: "We’re really excited to finally get the new Threshold album out. Dividing Lines is an album we are proud of and the band cannot wait to get back to touring."

To celebrate the album's release, the band offers a mesmerizing lyric video for the album’s opening track "Haunted".
Watch the lyric video below.

Stream the album on all platforms: https://bfan.link/dividing-lines

About THRESHOLD

Founded by guitarist Karl Groom in southern England in 1988, THRESHOLD were a unique proposition from the start. Driven forward by youthful confidence and verve, they swiftly became the UK’s premier purveyors of adventurous and progressive metal and have remained at the top of that tree for the best part of three decades. From early albums like Wounded Land (1993) and Psychedelicatessen (1994) to more recent triumphs like 2014’s acclaimed For The Journey and Legend of the Shires (2017), the band’s reputation has been built upon the sheer strength of their songwriting, collective chemistry and fervent disregard for following passing trends. As a result, THRESHOLD are as revered and respected as they have ever been.


Line up:
Glynn Morgan | vocals
Karl Groom | guitars
Richard West | keyboards
Steve Anderson | bass

Johanne James | drums


THRESHOLD online:
www.thresh.net
www.facebook.com/threshold
www.nuclearblast.de/threshold

Order Dividing Lines here: https://bfan.link/dividing-lines

French Hard Rockers BLACKRAIN Release New Single & Lyric Video for "Raise Your Glass"

New album 'Untamed' Out November 25th

French Sleaze rockers BLACKRAIN release their new single and a lyric video for the song, "Raise Your Glass", today!

The song is taken from the forthcoming studio album 'Untamed' out November 25th.

Watch the Video

Sometimes it takes a few years until a band finds that perfect sound they have in mind for their songs.

For the new album ‘Untamed’ by the French Sleaze Rockers BLACKRAIN, that’s exactly the case. Although already established as a band with their six previous releases and also very successful on tour (among others with Europe, Alice Cooper, Scorpions or Steel Panther), the quartet around singer Swan now presents a work that sets new quality standards in every aspect. 

“We love the powerful sound, the banging drums, this awesome mix of catchy melodies and aggression that permeates ‘Untamed’ from the very beginning,” bassist Matthieu de la Roche enthuses and goes on naming the producer of the new quality work: Hannes Braun, front man of the German hard rockers Kissin` Dynamite and an important figure in sound engineering. De la Roche: “Hannes told us: ´I love your songs, your show really has excited me, I know exactly how your next record should sound!`. Thanks to his help, we found the sound we’ve been looking for for ten years.”

The connection between the French group and their German producer was practically self-evident: BLACKRAIN accompanied Kissin` Dynamite on their last European tour and they were friends for about a decade. “Kissin Dynamite was our support band in 2009 in a big gig in Paris. Now we are supporting them, and we are fine with this because it allowed us to cross Europe and catch a new public,” tells De La Roche.

Out of this friendship sprang a fruitful collaboration. Swan, the singer and front man: “I honestly don't know how Hannes managed it, but whenever I sent him a new song for review and mix, he found that perfect last piece of the puzzle to refine it.”

With ‘Untamed’ (the cover artwork is done by the Asian graphic artist Yellow Mushi) BLACKRAIN has definitely created a small masterpiece!

Pre-Save & Stream 'Untamed'

The new album 'Untamed' will be released on November 25th through SPV/Steamhammer as:

=> CD DigiPak

=>2LP version

=> CD/LP bundle with shirt (only at the Steamhammer shop)

=> Download and Stream HERE

Check out the Video for the First Single, "Untamed" HERE

KORPIKLAANI Release English Version Of Their Latest Single "Crystallomancy"

Just recently, Finnish Folk Metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI released a new single called 'Krystallomantia' which saw the band couple their trademark sound with their most politically influenced lyrics to date. The melancholic, yet upbeat anti-war song was written about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Today, KORPIKLAANI are following up with an English version of the track, to make its important message more accessible for an international audience.

LISTEN TO 'CRYSTALLOMANCY' HERE:
https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/crystallomancy

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"Front And Center" To Feature Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors in Upcoming Episode, Debuting Sat. 11/19

As the 11th season of the acclaimed concert series “FRONT AND CENTER” continues, Americana band Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors performs from Analog at Hutton Hotel in an intimate set, debuting this Saturday, Nov. 19. The episode will be available to watch on the “Front And Center” YouTube pageand at various times on public television; check local listings.

Drew Holcomb, celebrated by Rolling Stone for his “uplifting and personal songs… [which have] cultivated a faithful fan base” brings his band, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, to Nashville in a one-of-a-kind performance of hit songs “What Would I Do Without You,” “Dragons,” “American Beauty” and more.

On his performance, Holcomb shared, "Thrilled and honored to be part of the 11th Season of PBS’ incredible Front And Center concert series that has featured so many great artists over the years including some of my personal favorites like Gary Clark Jr., Glen Campbell, and Sheryl Crow."

“Drew has built such a strong fan base throughout the years by simply remaining true to himself. There is no better way to spotlight and celebrate this band’s authenticity than with this week’s performance from the intimate Analog stage,” shares Executive Producer Don Maggi.

Season 11 of “FRONT AND CENTER” will continue with one more episode to come, featuring CMA and GRAMMY Award winning Country artist Hank Williams Jr. with special guest Dan Auerbach.

Remaining episode of “FRONT AND CENTER” Season 11:
Nov. 26 – Hank Williams Jr.

“FRONT AND CENTER” is a production of Front and Center, LLC and LCM247 and is distributed nationally by American Public Television. “FRONT AND CENTER” was made possible by support from Indeed and the Hutton Hotel. For more information and to watch prior seasons featuring artists visit frontandcenter.com. Follow FRONT AND CENTER on social media on Facebook at FrontAndCenterTV, on Twitter @frontandcenter and on Instagram @frontandcenterTV.

LCM247 is an award-winning television and film production company founded by Patrick Heaphy. LCM247 develops, creates and produces content for major brands, award-winning films across a range of genres, TV series for networks, digital platforms and live stream events. With facilities in the Hudson Valley, LCM247 is one of the premiere production companies in the industry. For more information visit lcm247.com.

About Drew Holcomb
Over his career, Drew Holcomb has emerged as one of music’s great independent forces, pairing a formidable instinct for storytelling with an unrivaled entrepreneurial spirit. Dragons is the latest studio album from Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors and was his most collaborative to date, featuring Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, and The Lone Bellow. The LP debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Album chart and earned the band their AM TV Debut on CBS Saturday Morning and a performance for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. With several critically acclaimed albums under his belt, Holcomb has also performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been featured by NPR, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, CMT and is an Emmy Award-winner with music synced in over 75 of TV’s most watched shows. Among Holcomb’s ambitious projects are Moon River Music Festival, an annual festival in Chattanooga, Magnolia Record Club, a monthly vinyl subscription service, and Sweeten’s Cove Whiskey, in partnership with Peyton Manning, Andy Roddick and others. A road warrior for more than a decade, Holcomb has traveled the globe with a catalog of vibrant, honest songs that explore the full range of American roots music. The band has appeared at Bonnaroo, Americana Fest, Stagecoach, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and more, while sharing stages with legendary artists like Willie Nelson, John Hiatt, and The Avett Brothers.

About American Public Television
American Public Television (APT) is the leading syndicator of high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation’s public television stations. Founded in 1961, APT distributes 250 new program titles per year and more than one-third of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles in the U.S. APT’s diverse catalog includes prominent documentaries, performance, news and current affairs programs, dramas, how-to programs, children’s series and classic movies. America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated, Cook’s Country, AfroPoP, Rick Steves' Europe, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television, Front and Center, Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders, Lidia’s Kitchen, Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen, Simply Ming, The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross, and P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home are a sampling of APT’s programs, considered some of the most popular on public television. APT also licenses programs internationally through its APT Worldwide service and distributes Create®TV — featuring the best of public television's lifestyle programming — and WORLD™, public television’s premier news, science and documentary channel. To find out more about APT’s programs and services, visit APTonline.org.

About Analog at Hutton Hotel
Analog is Hutton Hotel’s 5,000-square foot onsite music venue, equipped with a state-of-the-art Bose sound system. The stage is centered amid 300-person living room-style seating, connecting the artists and audience through top-quality sound and an inviting design, complete with a full bar. Lineups range from burgeoning local artists to award-winning acts like Lee Brice and Maren Morris. For more information, visit https://www.analognashville.com/ or follow us on Instagram.

About Hutton Hotel
Set in the city’s lively West End neighborhood and steps from the heart of Music Row, the Four-Star Hutton Hotel offers guests an immersive journey into Nashville’s creative culture including Analog, a state-of-the-art 5,000-square foot music venue, two fully equipped Writers Studios creative spaces and 13,000 square feet of flexible event space. The hotel’s 250 sophisticated guestrooms and suites include three elegantly appointed signature suites designed by Studio 11 Design to emit residential comfort while offering the southern-style hospitality guests have come to expect from Hutton Hotel. For more information visit https://www.huttonhotel.com/ and follow us on Instagram

GAUPA Release Video For Album Opener "Exoskeleton"

BUY OR LISTEN TO "MYRIAD" HERE!

A true myriad of musical delights that leaves you in complete awe.
- Distorted Sound (UK)

One of my favourite rock albums of the year for sure!
- Ghostcult (US)

Desert/stoner vibes with added big time sensuality.
- Metal Hammer (UK)

If Björk ditched the avant-pop, listened to a load of early Sabbath and Jesus and Mary Chain records and started a new band, it might sound like this.
- Classic Rock (UK)

Today, unique Swedish psychedelic rock band GAUPA is celebrating the release of its sophomore album, Myriad. It features eight diverse and exquisitely crafted songs that keep strolling around between progressive rock, psychedelic & stoner rock, doom and folk. An eclectic and unpredictable, yet very mature record by a band that is destined to win over any open-minded music enthusiast from each branch the heavy rock spectrum has to offer.

BUY OR LISTEN TO "MYRIAD" HERE:
https://gaupa.bfan.link/myriad.ema

In celebration, GAUPA have released a gorgeous animated video for the album's powerful opening track 'Exoskeleton'. The clip was created by Simon Hjortek who has already worked on some of GAUPA's previous, visually striking music videos. Here, he combined retro sci-fi with mind-bending surrealism perfectly matching the dream-like atmosphere that runs like a golden thread through GAUPA's body of work.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 'EXOSKELETON' Below.

MORE FROM "MYRIAD":

GAUPA - MOLOKEN (LYRIC VIDEO):
https://youtu.be/NYcz-n29mMY

GAUPA - DIAMETRICAL ENCHANTESS (OFFICIAL VIDEO):
https://youtu.be/0LpqcuvYVzU

GAUPA - RA (OFFICIAL VIDEO):
https://youtu.be/Of8KnGnKBiE

AVAILABLE FORMATS:

- DIGITAL ALBUM
- CD
- LP

BUY YOUR COPY OF "MYRIAD" NOW:
https://gaupa.bfan.link/myriad.ema

ABOUT GAUPA:
With surreal lyrics, an energetic, very unique singer, and an addictive sound that combines progressive stoner rock with doom, folk and psychedelic rock influences, GAUPA released their self-titled debut EP in June 2018 and have since made a name for themselves in the international underground rock scene. The GAUPA EP was well received and led to the band playing one of their first live performances at Scandinavia’s biggest rock festival, Sweden Rock. GAUPA then got a chance to release the EP on vinyl via German label Kozmik Artifactz in October 2019 and went on to playing a solid number of shows and festivals. Critics were impressed, not only by the studio recordings and their diverse & complex arrangements, but also by the level of intensity the band displayed live.

In April 2020 GAUPA, which means "lynx" in Swedish dialect, followed up their debut EP by releasing their first full length album, Feberdröm, gaining even more attention from both, an international audience as well as the world's biggest metal label: NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

Jens Prueter, Head Of A&R at Nuclear Blast Records Europe stated: "“While most newcomer bands struggled during the Corona pandemic, GAUPA managed to grow in quality. Their unique sound hasn’t remained unnoticed and word of mouth spread fast. Once we had seen their live stream show and had some video conferences, we knew they would sit well in an artist roster that contains some of their favourite bands, even if GAUPA isn’t very metal at all. But it’s that attitude to tear down boundaries between genres – just for the sake of art. We are proud to welcome them in good company.”

In 2021, GAUPA re-entered the studio to record their second full-length album Myriad, which will be released on November 18, 2022. GAUPA have currently been focussing on the Swedish festival Summer of 2022, but they are already working with great excitement on tours that will bring them to new stages all over the world.

GAUPA are:
Jimmy Hurtig – Drums
Daniel Nygren – Guitars
Erik Sävström – Bass
Emma Näslund – Vocals
David Rosberg – Guitars

GAUPA Online:
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AWAKE AT LAST Release New Song "Save My Soul" to all major outlets!

Awake at Last released their new single titled "Save My Soul" to all digital outlets! The single is from their forthcoming album The Balance due out on February 24, 2023. In support of the single the band will join Saliva and Seventh Day Slumber on the road this December.

"Save My Soul" is available at:

https://onerpm.link/savemysoul

"'Save My Soul" takes place at a crucial part of the story in the upcoming album. It represents the feeling of being frozen by your own thoughts. There was a time where no matter what I did or tried to do I couldn’t pull myself from my depression and anxiety. I kept sinking deeper and deeper into it. I felt like I’d done everything I could to try and answer some of those deeper questions. Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? I battled those demons in my mind as much as I could, but I couldn’t deny they were a part of me. I felt like I was at war with myself, and I needed help, so the song sort of calls for help. There’s also a bit of an answer though, and it helps to move the ebb and flow of the record forward. It’s a darker element on the record, but I hope that it speaks to those who also struggle with those paralyzing thoughts," says the band's vocalist, Vincent Torres.

AWAKE AT LAST Tour Dates with Saliva:

12/1 Woodford, VA @ THE GROOVE
12/2 Reading, PA @ REVERB
12/3 Winchester, VA @ BLUE FOX
12/4 Norwalk, CT @ WALLSTREET THEATER
12/8 Derry, NH @ TUPELO MUSIC HALL
12/9 Providence Rock Day @ PLATFORMS DANCE CLUB
12/10 Horseheads, NY @ THE L
12/11 Frenchtown, NJ @ ARTIES BAR AND GRILL

AWAKE AT LAST is

Vincent Torres - vox
Eric Blackway - lead guitar
Imran Xhelili - guitar
Drew Hansen - bass
Jeff Dorber - drums

For More Information Please Visit:

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All-Star Charity Project FEELINGLESS Unleash Brand New Track "Hope" (feat. Christian Älvestam)!

Today, all-star charity project Feelingless release a mesmerizing new track titled "Hope", taken from their forthcoming studio album Metal Against Animal Cruelty, out on December 2nd via Noble Demon. While the first two singles already featured high-caliber guest contributions by Björn Strid (Soilwork), Jake E (Cyhra) & Rachel Aspe of Cage Fight, the band's new track brings in Christian Älvestam, who may be known to many as a member of legendary acts such as Solution .45, Miseration, and Noble Demon label mates Cipher System!

Feelingless mastermind Hugo Markaida comments:

"This song is sung by Christian Älvestam, another one of my favorite singers that I discovered back in his time with Scar Symmetry. Christian is a formidable and super demanding guy who got really involved and took the track to another level."

Listen to "Hope" here:

Feelingless was brought to life by Hugo Markaida, member of Spanish melodic death metal band Rise to Fall, and is a project to support animal rights and to give a voice to the voiceless. With 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 Cruelty offers eleven tracks and the proceeds raised from this release will be donated to local animal shelters in Spain and to 'Animal Equality' (https://animalequality.org/), a well respected, transparent and very efficiently working international animal welfare organization.

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). The album is 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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NIGHTWISH - Release Video For 'Last Ride Of The Day' + Human. :II: Nature Tour Edition Out Now

Ahead of NIGHTWISH's glorious return to our European stages, kicking off this Sunday in Antwerpen, Belgium, the Finnish Symphonic metal superstars are proud to release the Human. :II: Nature. (Tour Edition) today!
Including a Blu-ray Digipack of the band's live stream event, An Evening With Nightwish In A Virtual World, the release is a testimonial to a formative time in our history, which pushed artists to their limits and demanded creative solutions for the live business.
An Evening With Nightwish In A Virtual World was such a creative solution - a one-of-a-kind event unique in the band’s history. It was an exceptionally ambitious production, allowing fans to follow the band playing live in an astonishing 3D world, designed according to the band’s vision.
“This is definitely one of the coolest things NIGHTWISH has ever done”, the band commented. “Entwining visual elements, technology, and music in such an extraordinary way offers a unique experience to us all.”

Order HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour edition) here: https://nightwish.bfan.link/human-nature-tour-edition

Besides today's release of the HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour edition), NIGHTWISH have also released a stunning video for 'Last Ride Of The Day' taken from the An Evening with Nightwish in a Virtual World show.

Human. :II: Nature. (Tour Edition) comes as a luxurious 2CD plus Blu-ray Digipak including the recent album alongside the Virtual Live Show From The Islanders Arms 2021 on Blu-ray - region code free for the first time - to cater to their gigantic global audience! Originally available just as DVD release, and on Blu-ray in Japan, this new edition is the ultimate version to re-experience this unique and magical show NIGHTWISH created after their world tour had to be canceled.

About:HUMAN. :II: NATURE. was recorded from August to October 2019 at Röskö campsite, Petrax Studios and Troykington castle, as well as Finnvox Studios, by Tero Kinnunen, Mikko Karmila and Troy Donockley. The mixing was done by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox, with Tuomas Holopainen and Tero Kinnunen. Mastering was done by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.

Line-Up:
Tuomas Holopainen | Keyboards, Piano
Floor Jansen | Vocals
Emppu Vuorinen | Guitars
Jukka Koskinen | Bass
Troy Donockley | Uilleann pipes, Tin whistle, Low whistle, Guitars, Bouzouki, Bodhrán, Vocals
Kai Hahto | Drums

Order HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour edition) here:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/human-nature-tour-edition

Thrash Legends SADUS Join Nuclear Blast

Announced today, thrash metal legends SADUS have officially joined the Nuclear Blast Records family. Led by founding vocalist/guitarist Darren Travis and drummer Jon Allen, the band is armed with a resurgent arsenal of massive riffs and blistering solos, crushing drums and shredding bass, and are currently preparing the release of their first new album in 16 years due out 2023.

Commenting on the signing, Nuclear Blast's A&R veteran Monte Conner states:

“I am thrilled to be reunited with Darren Travis and the mighty Sadus. Signing a band I have worked with in the past is never a given. Quite the opposite, in fact. I need to be blown away, and let me tell you, this new Sadus material is some of the best work I have ever heard from the band. It is the Sadus you know and love, with the same elements that made them unique in the past, but now with even stronger, more focused songs, and with crushingly heavy modern production!”

With the signing comes SADUS' ferocious new single, "It's The Sickness." The first taste off their impending record is a contemporary thrash classic with colossal, groove-laden riffs that was made to get the pit moving.

Says SADUS' Darren Travis, when asked to discuss the new track, “As Joe Perry from Aerosmith says... ‘Let the music do the talking!!!’”

Watch the lyric video for "It's The Sickness": below
Stream "It's The Sickness": https://bfan.link/SADUS-ItsTheSickness

About SADUS:
SADUS rose to notoriety amidst the Bay Area's burgeoning thrash scene in the mid-80's. The band's introductory album, Illusions (1988), led to their signing with Roadrunner Records by A&R guru Monte Connor and eventual release of the quintessential record Swallowed in Black (1990). Over the next decade and a half the band went on to release the hailed albums A Vision of Misery (1992), Elements of Anger (1997) and Out for Blood (2006) as well as toured with the likes of Morbid Angel, Sepultura and Obituary among others.

Now nearly four decades since their formation and almost two decades since their last record, SADUS returns with one of their most vicious and vital albums to date. Follow the band for additional news and updates regarding their return.

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GROUNDLIFT Release New Single "A Quick Fix"

Hard rock band GROUNDLIFT has released a new single. The Boston-based trio partnered with highly acclaimed producer Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Wonder Years, etc.) on the track, titled "A Quick Fix". The heavy-hitting, swaggering new song boasts groove-leaning riffs and some 'old school-meets-new school' flare - mixing in elements of classic rock, funk, blues, progressive rock, and Brit-pop. The song is accompanied by a music video, which can be seen below.

Commenting on the new single, the band shares, "A Quick Fix is the merging of a catchy, flowy chorus with a funk rock, Chili Peppers-inspired riff and a Black Keys-influenced melody that is sure to hit you differently than most rock singles coming out today. This is our first single with Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan, The Wonder Years, Sepultura) as producer, and we're thrilled to showcase our potential as a modern rock trio!"

Stream "A Quick Fix" Here

GROUNDLIFT Bio:

Frontman Ace McCormack and bassist Mike Dutko instantly became friends when they had their first rehearsal and discovered their palpable musical synergy. Leah Bluestein became the obvious choice for drums when they heard her play like a combination of Dave Grohl and Neil Peart. 

The joining of their three varied and eclectic music tastes resulted in a fresh, unique sound where Ace’s love of beautiful melodies, Dutko’s adventurous Queen-like writing style, and Leah’s unbridled technical prowess all shine through. They are three musicians obsessed with their craft, allowing each other to fire on all cylinders with no holds barred. Combining tasty and inventive licks with catchy melodic hooks, surreal lyrics, shredding guitar-drum-AND bass solos, and an unfathomable rhythmic tightness, Groundlift is truly a band unlike any other. 

With their hard rock-inspired vibe, thick-pocketed grooves, and catchy tunes that will stick in your head for days, Groundlift is a band that can get the hardcore punks backflipping into the mosh pit, the indie fans singing along, and the fellow musicians nodding in approval all at the same time.

GROUNDLIFT Lineup:

Ace McCormack - Lead Vocals, Guitar

Leah Bluestein - Drums, Backing Vocals

Mike Dutko - Bass, Backing Vocals

Northern England's SICKY delivers cutting Brit indie rock showcase on 'Garbage Town' LP

"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 presents his thickly layered sophomore album 'Garbage Town', a 12-track collection that follows three singles - the title track 'Garbage Town', 'The Bridge', and the latest 'A Bite Without A Mark'.

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. Originally from the Black Country region of England, he is now based in Shropshire.

"This 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. 'Beans', for instance, is a tale of someone I know who cannot be named. This friend has become infamous for his loose behaviour so I’ve likened him to Beans, the family cat. Songs 'None of That' and 'Protect Me Protect Mine' were very much inspired by the invasion of Ukraine. It's so hard to believe this can still happen in the 21st century," says SICKY.

"'A Bite Without A Mark' is about the figures you don’t see in the dark world of drug dealing - the guys who pull the strings from a secure and safe distance, not having to deal with the heartbreak and chaos of real lives being crushed. So some hefty subject matter, but that’s life. Hopefully the album sounds uplifting despite some of the imagery. The final track 'Times Ten', which is about finding your feet at last - somewhere you belong and with people you can trust, is a positive vibe to end with. I hope this album leaves a mark".

While Mick Butler has had his run of playing in bands, ranging from the brass soaked pop of Papa Mantra to the dirty stomp of SUMO, he now 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', which was partially inspired by Prince and Bowie, as well as Ray Bradbury's book 'The Martian Chronicles'.

As of November 18, the full 'Garbage Town' album will be available across all good digital platforms, including via Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where it can already be ordered directly from the artist.

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 2022

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The Pull of Autumn teams with Japanese dreamgaze outfit Once Grace Forever on 'Live Today' single

New single follows 'Outlaw Empire' with Mark Stewart, Adrian Sherwood, previewing 'Beautiful Broken World' LP

"A gem... A genuine and welcome earworm" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Solid and innovative. Simultaneously upbeat and trippy, it has a very high feel-good vibe" ~ The Record Stache

"Better to travel well than to arrive... this band is not about merely travelling, this is exploration down the unbeaten paths of the glorious unknown" ~ The Swindonian

"Beautiful... Pure and simple. Lyrically emotional and thought-provoking. It has perfect instrumentation and musicality" ~ Spill Magazine


Art rock collective The Pull of Autumn presents their new single 'Live Today', a joint collaboration with Tokyo dreamgaze band Once Grace Forever. with a kaleidoscopic video created by Rosie Varela of acclaimed shoegaze band EEP.

This comes on the trail of the lead track - 'Outlaw Empire' featuring The Pop Group legend Mark Stewart and bassist Doug Wimbish (Living Colour, Tackhead, The Rolling Stones, Sugarhill Gang), which is remixed by legendary producer Adrian Sherwood.

"This song celebrates living in the now and enjoying each day as it unfolds. Its rhythm gently unfolds into an anthem of soft lifting sound," says Daniel Darrow.

"It was exciting to work with much younger musicians on this track as it helps build bridges musically from artists who span across generations to find a community bond in the craft of songwriting and musical production."

In a never-ending search reaching every corner of the world, The Pull of Autumn's architect Daniel Darrow came across Once Grace Forever while listening to independent radio. Preliminary contact, mutual admiration and talks of collaboration ultimately culminated in this song with Darrow giving it a dream-pop feel by slowing the song down and adding light synth textures and long harmonic trails to the body.

These initial tracks preview the band's fourth album 'Beautiful Broken World', an ambitious 15-track undertaking that began in early 2020 and involves a number of iconic artists, including Philip Parfitt of The Perfect Disaster, Stuart Moxham of Rough Trade postpunk band Young Marble Giants, Luke Skyscraper James of I.R.S. recording artist FASHION and John Neff, who has contributed to multiple David Lynch films and is also a member of David Lynch’s Blubob.

The Pull of Autumn is a ‘super group’ of sorts, with songs orbiting around Rhode Island artist Daniel Darrow of Johanna’s House of Glamour and involving numerous emerging and notable musicians from the local music scene and further abroad. The band's debut 2018 eponymous album was followed by 'Afterglow' in 2019 and 'Small Colors' in 2020.

As of November 16, 'Live Today' will be available across online stores and streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify (where 'Outlaw Empire' can also be found), as well as Bandcamp, where the "Beautiful Broken World' LP (out on December 9) is now available for pre-order.

SINGLE CREDITS
'Live Today' written by Lin Wolinski
Lin Wolinski - bass guitar, vocals
Natsumi - drums, electronics
Dr. Haruka - guitars
Daniel Darrow - synths, electronics
'Live Today' video created by Rosie Varela of EEP
'Outlaw Empire' video by Rick Humphrey of This Twisted Wreckage
Album produced by Daniel Darrow
Mastered by Bruce Macleod
Album cover art by Joyce Raskin White

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