THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON - Feat. Members of Amaranthe, Ad Infinitum, Feuerschwanz - Reveal

Featuring Members of Feuerschwanz,

Amaranthe and Ad Infinitum:

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Announce Debut Album, 'Metamorphosis'

Out May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order NOW!

Watch the Music Video for the Harry Potter Theme Cover

“Double Trouble / Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)”

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, the fantastic metal quartet formed by members of Feuerschwanz, Amaranthe and Ad Infinitum, love to explore unseen lands and dive into the adventures of worldwide heroic characters. Sharing their stories with a dedicated fanbase, they now announce their debut album, 'Metamorphosis', out May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records.

With this album, the unit around Ad Infinitum vocal queen Melissa Bonny and Feuerschwanz guitar virtuoso Hans Platz dip their soundscapes into mystical worlds, reinterpreting famous soundtrack themes and writing their own songs dedicated to their favorite characters.

Setting off to the fantastic universe of Harry Potter, the first single, “Double Trouble / Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)” is an expertly metallized medley mix featuring the tune of “Hedwig’s Theme”, cut from the beloved movie theme song featured throughout the entire film series, and the bewitching “Double Trouble”, taken from the third movie. The song comes along with a lavish music video and shines with additional input from sensational violinist Rusanda Panfili, who complements the mystical and eerie atmosphere.

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON on the new single:        

“We are happy to finally visit Hogwarts with you and to show you its dark side. When we first talked about transforming 'Double Trouble', we were not sure the song would allow us to do it. But strangely, combined with the classical violin and the heavy guitars, the explosive drums, the enchanting harp, and Melissa’s mesmerizing voice, the magic happens! We are thrilled to have Rusanda Panfili join us on this quest. Among other things, she is a violin soloist for Hans Zimmer, one of the most famous movie score composers. Together, we created a metal cover of this legendary movie score written by John Williams.”

Watch the Official Music Video for "Double Trouble"

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON started with a bet between AD INFINITUM singer Melissa Bonny and Hans Platz, the guitarist of FEUERSCHWANZ. Whoever lost owed the other a "dare". Hans won and challenged Melissa to record a metal version of their latest released single "Jenny Of Oldstones", and the rest is history!

Exploring the fantastical lives of famous pop culture heroes since their childhood, the multitalented musicians transform soundtracks of worldwide known movies, TV shows and video games into powerful metal tracks on the debut album 'Metamorphosis'. THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON don’t limit themselves to cover versions, but also include their own songs dedicated to their favorite warriors.

Calling for solidarity, the harmonic “The Gates of Time” tells the story of the time traveling portals in the famous The Legend of Zelda series. Marching into the great worlds of Lord Of The Rings, the band paints the Grammy-nominated soundtrack "May It Be", featuring Charlotte Wessels (ex-Delain,), in a new light, while the mystic song "Misty Mountains" (feat. EVERGREY’s Tom S. Englund) of The Hobbit film trilogy underlines the tragic story through melodic folk vocal lines and rousing guitar riff choirs. Like the seven untamed seas, the melodies appear in energetic and rousing waves, while others head towards the shore in an exciting, elegant and soulful rhythm.

Exploring the untouched sides of these multifaceted selected songs, the multinational band shifts the world famous soundscapes into new adventures which will take listeners back to forgotten times. The multi-million streamed League of Legends soundtrack theme, “Legends Never Die”, comes back to life through a stunning makeover due to the incredible vocal lines of Melissa Bonny. Just like the moon, every song has an unexplored side, now discovered by THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.

The band adds:

“We are excited to finally announce our debut album 'Metamorphosis'! At the time, we just had one song (‘Jenny of Oldstones’) and were asked to make a full album, we had to start from scratch a journey which led us from the depth of Moria all the way up to the top of the Misty Mountains. We are beyond proud to also present you three original songs on the album! It goes without saying that we cannot wait to hear your response to what we have been preparing for more than a year. Welcome to the dark side!”

Pre-Order your copy of 'Metamorphosis' NOW

'Metamorphosis' will be available in the following formats:       

=> 1-CD Digisleeve in Cloth Bag (incl. Pendant, Leather Cord & Keyring , Patch, Signed Card) – limited to 300 copies worldwide) – Napalm Records shop exclusive

=> 1-LP Gatefold (black)        

=> Shirt " Metamorphosis" + Digisleeve             

=> 1-CD Digisleeve

=> Digital Album

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON are:

Melissa Bonny – vocals

Hans Platz – guitars

Morten Løwe Sørensen – drums

Jenny Diehl – harp

NAUT Reveals New Song + Music Video for "Dissent"

Emerging U.K. post punk outfit NAUT will be releasing a brand new full length, 'Hunt,' on February 24, 2022 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! The band is now sharing the second single, "Dissent," along with a music video! The clip can be found below.

NAUT comments,  "The singles we have selected demonstrate different facets of the band and 'Dissent' is a perfect track to highlight certain things we think are key to NAUT's sound. 'Dissent' is 'Hunt''s opener and one of its 'heaviest' offerings, thematically and musically. The video is stark and works as a lyric video of sorts, where key words and phrases are splashed up on screen like a dissenting voice speaking its truth, daubed across a bleak corporate wall."

Pre-orders for 'Hunt' are now live HERE and the album can be pre-saved on streaming services HERE.

NAUT are a four piece drum machine rock band from Bristol, whose shared love of classic rock and metal, alongside reverence for the post-punk pioneers of the late 70s and early 80s makes itself known from the start. Triumphant synths and scything guitars entwine with danceable beats, while driving bass-lines, moving to pounding drums, create a dynamic and shifting rhythm section. The tracks pulse with a raw post-punk energy but always remain danceable and (perhaps most dangerously) catchy. The lyrics touch on mental paralysis, impending doom and divided peoples, and with the path our world is currently on they have become more relevant than ever.

Starting out as an evening sharing riffs in a flat in Bristol, the first tracks for NAUT had their genesis in 2016. Those first riffs, written by Gavin (vocals) & Jack (guitars) grew to become something much more compelling and after that initial moment, the idea of a band was born. Gathering musicians from Bristol’s small but active post-punk scene and armed with rough recordings, NAUT started working on the tracks as a full band in June 2017. 

It all rapidly fell into place. NAUT's first show was in September 2017 followed by two shows supporting Grave Pleasures before the year was out, and they entered the studio the following November. Raise the Lights - their debut EP was recorded at RS Studios in Bristol by Jamie Elton (Moss, Amulet, Spite) and was mastered by Orgone Studios (Ulver, Grave Pleasures, Ghost). The final mastered tracks were ready in March 2018 and plans were put in motion for a June release of a debut EP that made people take notice. The intention was to break out into the world and NAUT did just that, with coverage in Kerrang! Magazine as well as a host of smaller blogs, publications and radio. 

2018 saw more live shows with Abysmal Grief and David Eugene Edwards & Alexander Hacke as well as a sell out show in Bristol, and the start of some new material. 

Not content to sit still, NAUT were soon ready to enter the studio again with new tracks written at the end of 2018, initially planned as a double A single, but growing into a 3 track EP. The song writing was rooted firmly in the foundations laid by Raise the Lights, but also broke new ground. With a solo in the title track Semele provided by Henrik Palm (Henrik Palm, ex-In Solitude, ex-Ghost) and the same winning combination of recording with Jamie Elton and Orgone Studios taking care of mastering duties the tracks were finished by April 2019. 

The 'Semele' EP was released in November 2019 and was well-received. Featured in multiple high profile websites such as Louder, Vive le Rock, Distorted Sound and more, the EP helped establish NAUT on the scene as a band to watch.

Alongside this, NAUT played several more shows, including supporting post-punk legends Pink Turns Blue and playing the warmup show for Incineration Festival in London alongside Idle Hands. 

'Threads' and 'Hand in Hand' were recorded in late 2019, building on the spirit of experimentation in the 'Semele' EP whilst calling on elements from Raise the Lights, creating a tantalising mix of the two. The songs were once again recorded by Jamie Elton with mastering handled by Orgone Studios.

During this time NAUT remained an active presence in the UK live scene, sharing the stage with bands as diverse as their fan base, from Discharge to Orange Goblin.

The end of 2019 also saw a change in NAUT’s format, with the departure of their drummer. NAUT had started life as a drum machine project before the addition of Kenny Selway for the debut EP, and after a string of changes, the obvious choice was to return to that format. This opened up new avenues for musical exploration, on and off stage.

With the spectre of a global pandemic looming large, in March 2020 NAUT played their last live appearance of that year in a sold out St Pancras Church in London with King Dude.

With that the world of live music went silent.

However NAUT remained active below the surface, 'Threads' and 'Hand in Hand' were released as a double A side 7” in June 2020. With this release NAUT further gained the attention of fans from across the spectrum of dark music. Word spread further around the scene adding fans to the ever growing following, with Hand in Hand featured in Kerrang! Magazine’s Kerrang! Rock Chart and a number of other high profile goth and post-punk playlists and the music video, creatively produced under the restrictions of a strict lockdown, garnering a strong reception.

Not content with releasing these new songs, work on a debut album was also underway. Over the long months of restrictions and lockdowns NAUT crafted the demos for their debut album, making the most of the dormant state of the music world, something special was being fashioned. The turmoil of 2020 also opened other opportunities and NAUT struck a partnership with Doomstar booking agency, ready for whenever the venues open.

Now NAUT are excited to have signed with Seasons of Mist for the release of their debut album. The label has come to represent all shades of musical darkness and feels like a strong pairing for NAUT, as although the band are less extreme in their musical approach, dark music in all its facets underlies all that they do. 

NAUT can't wait to share this upcoming slab of infectious and pulsing drum machine rock with you all.

Lineup:
Gavin Laubscher: Vocals, drum programming
Jack Welch: Guitar 
Andi Effe: Bass
Laura Taylor: Synths/keys

Recording studio: Shattered Spire Studios & New Cut Studios Bristol
Mastering Studio and engineer: Alex Balzama - Swift Mastering
Mixing Studio: Jamie Elton
Producer/sound engineer: Jamie Elton & Gavin Laubscher

Guest musicians:
Stig Miller (Amebix) - spoken word on 'Unity of Opposites'
Sofie Lee Johansson (Night Viper) - additional vocals on 'Damocles'

Cover artwork Artist: Gavin Laubscher & Jack Welch

Band picture: Paul Critchley

Links:
www.facebook.com/NAUTUK
www.instagram.com/nautuk
www.nautuk.bandcamp.com
www.youtube.com/channel/UCIGxNAUNsmSZ01FiVS1R33w

Booking contact: zoltan@doomstarbookings.com

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/naut-hunt
Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Naut

Sleeping With Sirens Drop New Acoustic Version of "Complete Collapse" out via Sumerian Records

Pop-punk titans Sleeping With Sirens have dropped a new acoustic version of their titular album track "Complete Collapse" (out via Sumerian Records). The band has previously released music videos for tracks "Crosses" featuring Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, "Let You Down" featuring Charlotte Sands, "Complete Collapse" and their latest visual accompaniment for "Be Happy" featuring Royal & The Serpent, which altogether have amassed over 5.3 million views on YouTube. The band has also wrapped up a triumphant return to Australia and has their eyes set on their upcoming EU/UK Spring tour with Don Broco. Listen to "Complete Collapse" (Acoustic) below and be sure to stay tuned for more Sleeping With Sirens news coming soon.

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ROTTEN SOUND Reveals New Album, Shares New Single

ROTTEN SOUND is crushing down, right on time to grind away that jolly Christmas mood of yours! The Finnish grindcore band will be releasing their new full-length,  'Apocalypse,' on March 31, 2023 via Season of Mist! The offering contains eighteen short and sharp chops that hit home perfectly in these chaotic times! The album artwork, tracklist, and additional details can be found below while pre-orders will be revealed next month!

In celebration of the end of the world, ROTTEN SOUND are now releasing the first single, 'Sharing!' Hold on tight and enjoy the bliss of this heavily whirling grind-tornado.

ROTTEN SOUND comments on the track: "Sharing" is a track about how wealthy instances in control provide mainly cosmetic help towards the ones in need to improve their public image, while the world is in turmoil. Riffs were written by guitarist Mika Aalto and it's one of the faster ones on the album (tempo-wise) with some heaviness at the end."

ROTTEN SOUND have firmly established themselves as one of the leading acts of the grindcore scene. Expertly wielding the fierce brutality and massive aggression of their genre, the Finns add intelligent songwriting, effective arrangements, and musical proficiency as well as subtle death metal elements to their sound.

Their forthcoming album ‘Apocalypse’ embodies those aforementioned virtues to the point. The full length delivers eighteen short sharp chops that hit home perfectly.

ROTTEN SOUND was conceived in the city of Vaasa, Finland by guitarist Mika Aalto in 1993, who was soon joined by vocalist and word-smith Keijo Niinimaa. The duo still remains in place, while the original members in all other positions have been replaced several times until today.

The Finns can field an impressive catalogue of now eight highly acclaimed studio albums, eight EPs, three split singles, a single, and a live DVD. Furthermore, ROTTEN SOUND have already conquered the stages of all major metal and hardcore oriented festivals and also toured in regular intervals alongside such renowned acts as MALEVOLENT CREATION, PHOBIA, DISFEAR CARCASS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, EXHUMED, NAPALM DEATH, and PIG DESTROYER – among many others.

With ‘Apocalypse’, ROTTEN SOUND are gearing up their musical juggernaut just in time before crushing stages all over Asia and Europe this spring. 

Recording Studio: 
Sound Supreme (drums and vocals)
Nordic Audio Labs (guitars and bass)

Recording engineer: Janne Saksa 
Mix: Rain City Studios by Jesse Gander
Master: Audio Siege by Brad Boatbright

Cover artwork: Error Design

Line-up:
Mika Aalto - guitars
Matti Raappana - bass and backing vocals
Sami Latva - drums
Keijo Niinimaa - lead vocals

Links:
https://www.rottensound.com
https://www.facebook.com/rottensoundofficial
https://www.instagram.com/rottensoundgrind

Pre-sales: soon available
Formats: soon available

NYC collective Gramercy Arms present 'Yesterday's Girl' ft. Lloyd Cole, previewing 'Deleted Scene' LP

"Gentle and perfectly arranged, it is both calming and genuine, straightforward and talented, giving space and voice everywhere that the song and its story requires... clearly at a different level of musical maturity.. A hidden Americana-indiepop gem, Gramercy Arms show that music truly is a journey" ~ The Spill Magazine


NYC-based indie rock / powerpop outfit Gramercy Arms presents their Americana-tinged single 'Yesterday's Girl', a bittersweet remembrance of love lost and friendship regained. This is the first taste of their 'Deleted Scene' album, scheduled for release via the Magic Door Record Label in early 2023,

Co-written by Gramercy Arms frontman Dave Derby and music legend Lloyd Cole, this song was originally penned for Darlene Love’s solo album 'Introducing Darlene Love'. Artfully reimagined by Derby and producer Ray Ketchem as a duet with Derby and Renée Lo Bue (Elk City, Flowers of America) trading vocals for the Gramercy Arms version. The colorful video, directed by acclaimed visual artist Debora Francis, features Derby and Lo Bue.

'Deleted Scene' is the group’s third full-length album, following 'The Seasons of Love' (2012) and 'Gramercy Arms'. Lyrically driven and rich on vocal-harmony, interspersed with elements of 60s sunshine pop and folk-rock, Gramercy Arms is a revolving collective of musicians and artists masterminded by Dave Derby (The Dambuilders, Lloyd Cole),

Produced, recorded and mixed by Ray Ketchem (Guided By Voices, Luna, Elk City) at Magic Door Recording with additional recording by Lloyd Cole, this album was mastered by award-winning engineer Greg Calbi (John Lennon, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Tom Petty, Bill Frisell, Todd Rundgren).

“Being asked to sing one-half of the lead part on 'Yesterday's Girl' was a wonderful surprise. I showed up at Magic Door Recording prepared to do backing vocals. It was Ray Ketchem who suggested a duet during the session. It's an honor to sing the female lead part on a Lloyd Cole/Dave Derby penned song, originally written for Darlene Love,” says Renée LoBue.

Lloyd Cole further notes: “As I recall, we wrote very quickly hoping to channel Springsteen channeling Spector, with copious help from Blanton’s of Kentucky. I’d completely forgotten it until Dave presented this version and it feels like I won the lottery. It is wonderful. Very happy to have my name in the credits."

Inspired by the artistic heyday of ‘70s and ‘80s-era New York City, Gramercy Arms makes addictive indie pop - exquisite hook-laden melodies filled with lyrics that will have you floating back in time, remembering your favorite mistake.

Apart from Lloyd Cole, 'Deleted Scene' is a star-studded affair, also involving members of Guided by Voices, Phillip Glass Ensemble, The Dambuilders, Nada Surf, Luna, Elk City, Aeon Station, The Little River Band, Lloyd Cole and the Negatives, Elk City and Joan As Police Woman, among others.

As of November 16, 'Yesterday's Girl' will be available across online platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. It will also be downloadable via Bandcamp, where the album can be pre-ordered.

CREDITS
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording
Additional Recording by Lloyd Cole
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound
'Yesterday’s Girl' written by Lloyd Cole and Dave Derby
Publishing Passive-Aggressive BMI / Warner-Chappell
Dave Derby - vocals, guitar, bass guitar,  
Renée Lo Bue - vocals
Kevin March - drums
Mike Errico - guitars
Lloyd Cole - guitars
Artist photos by Max Skaff

LIVE SHOWS
Dec. 17   BOSTON - Midway Cafe (9pm)
Jan. 21   BROOKLYN, NY - Pete's Candy Store (10pm)
Feb. 22   BOSTON - Midway Cafe (album release show)
Feb. TBD  NEW YORK CITY (album release show)


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South Carolina's The Yets release eponymous EP, present audio-visual offerings for 'Remember' and 'Lesser Evil'

"The Yets present an exquisite sonic document that manages to make life's various events, including disappointments and tragedy, sound heavenly, gently gliding through this series of compositions" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


Indie rock duo The Yets have released their self-titled EP, a six-track debut offering indie pop sensation and sonic temptation with a fresh, but seemingly familiar, adult alternative vibe. They also present two audio-visual offerings for 'Remember' and 'Lesser Evil'.

Based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, their music combines elements of ethereal pop and popular rock classics with a sound embracing Fleetwood Mac and Cocteau Twins in equal measure. Breeding and bearing a distinct Americana lining, this EP is an emotively cast and atmospherically delightful proposition.

The Yets is the creative union of Robin Wilson on vocals and guitarist-producer Craig Anderson Snook, who met when Robin returned to her home state after some years in Georgia. Haunting, dynamic and smooth, they transform the classic to contemporary, counting Roxy Music, David Bowie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cult, Cocteau Twins, Pink Floyd and even Soundgarden among their musical influences.

"In a very general sense, this album is about life:  the passage of time, relationships and the consequences of the choices we make along the way," says Craig Anderson Snook.

Becoming immersed in the music scene while still in high school, Robin eventually found her way to the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where she fronted the goth-rock band Bachelors of Art (B.O.A.). Upon relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, she fronted the female alt-rock group Skirt, touring the USA extensively and supporting numerous high profile acts.

“My previous musical endeavors were always hard rock-based. I wasn’t involved with the actual songwriting, except for my vocal melodies and lyrics. With The Yets, I’ve broken that mold, helping to compose and produce a whole new sound. I’ve combined my artwork and media arts degree into the whole creative package. We recorded and produced our own CD in our own studio. We created our own videos and designed and built our own website," says Robin Wilson.

Studying music from the third grade, Craig has performed semi-professionally on and off since he was 13. A veteran of numerous cover bands, his passion for music led him beyond performance into composition, arrangement, audio engineering, production and ultimately to running his own Royal Terns Records label and studio, where he recorded, mixed and produced the new EP.

“I’ve always wanted to bare my musical soul, but never had the right vehicle. That musical soul has always wanted to speak to the world, but never had the right voice. The Yets is that vehicle and Robin is that voice,” says Craig Anderson Snook.

'The Yets' EP is out now, streamable via Spotify and available to order, digitally or on CD, directly from the band via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All songs written and performed by The Yets
Robin Wilson - vocals, keyboards & lyrics
Craig Anderson Snook - guitars & everything else
Recorded, mixed and produced by Craig Anderson Snook
at Royal Terns Records
Mastered by Craig (Royal Terns Records) and Jay Matheson (The Jam Room)
© 2022 Craig Anderson Snook/Robin Wilson Snook (BMI)
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Weeping Wound Release 'idontbelonghere.' EP Studio Playthrough (via Blood Blast Distribution)

Atmospheric metalcore trio Weeping Wound have today released the video of their studio playthrough of their latest EP, 'idontbelonghere.', with the audio accompaniment set for release this Friday, December 16 (via Blood Blast Distribution). Speaking on the news, the band commented:

"Writing and recording ‘idontbelonghere.’ was a spiritually gratifying experience, we learned about ourselves, each other and our place in the world as artists.

It was ritualistic - and this studio gathering is an authentic display of that: the union of our work and us as a collective.

Nothing can touch the way we feel performing these songs together and we found it important to share that with our listeners. 

To let them be a part of our most intimate expressions of self, and join us in the compassion and gratitude we feel for all involved in the making and supporting of our art.

Witnessing this, you are one with us.

Welcome to the Cold Culture."

Prior to today, Weeping Wound released music videos for "fromm.here on" and "fourthh.love" which together have amassed over 53,000 views on YouTube, and the 'idontbelonghere' EP clocking up over 376,000 streams and counting. Watch the live studio video of 'idontbelonghere' below, pre-save the playthrough here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Weeping Wound news coming soon.

Weeping Wound are an atmospheric nu-metalcore outfit whose purpose is to tell their personal stories of occult & esoteric spirituality, mental illness, and substance abuse through sonically intense, genre-bending music.

After touring relentlessly since conception, releasing an EP in 2017, a single the following year, and their debut Billboard charting full-length 'P A I N' in late 2019, they are now collectively entering a new chapter as artists and people; more honest and true to themselves than ever before - feeling like they’ve found their own voice.

Their EP of six tracks, 'idontbelonghere.', is a truly collaborative, cohesive effort between the family the band has become, along with their trusted mixing engineer, George Lever.

With Loren Whitaker’s dynamic sound design and agile drumming, Dylan Torre’s powerful voice and word placement, and Patrick Dowling’s innate sense of structure and barebones heavy riffing, 'idontbelonghere.' is a fresh and bold take on a style of music that as of now has deep roots around the globe.

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Solence Unleash New Music Video For "nuBlood" ft. Bryan Kuznitz (Fame On Fire)

Swedish electropop-metal quartet Solence has dropped their latest music video "nuBlood" featuring Fame On Fire vocalist Bryan Kuznitz. Not only that, but fans can also look forward to the band's forthcoming album '_hope is a cult_' set for release on Friday, February 17 (via Hopeless Records). Speaking on today's news, the band shares:

“'NuBlood' is a song about all the old dudes starting wars and oppressing people just to be able to cling on to their puny power! Just step aside. Your time is up. Out with the old, in with the new.

'NuBlood' is also a straight-up banger so hold on 'cuz this chorus is like sticking your head out the window whilst driving 100mph on the freeway!!

“We’re also so extremely excited to finally be able to share 'hope_is_a_cult' with all the Solence family…and the not yet inaugurated ones!! We’ve worked so hard and so long on this and we truly feel like this is such an important step for us in our journey to write the most “Solence” of songs that we can write. This album goes up, down, sideways, then we solo for a bit, and then it's head-banging and big choruses!

We’re super proud of this and hope you’re as excited as we are for 'hope_is_a_cult'!!!”

Prior to today, Solence released "Rain Down", "Demons", and most recently, "Blood Sweat Tears" which altogether have amassed 373,000 views on YouTube and over 2 million streams on Spotify. Watch the music video for "nuBlood" below, pre-save '_hope is a cult_' here, and pre-order the album here.

No matter where we come from, music draws us together and bonds us. For as much as SOLENCE sonically conjoin elements of metal, electronic, alternative, and pop, the Swedish group also appeal to an expansive swath of personalities with a universal message. Equally suitable for the mosh pit or Coachella, the band—Markus Videsäter [vocals], David “Viking” Vikingsson [drums], David Strääf [guitar], and Johan Swärd [keys]—rally around a familial energy meant to be shared as loudly as possible. After quietly generating north of 200 million streams and counting, they welcome everyone closer on their third full-length offering and Hopeless Records debut, _hope is a cult_, and more to come.

“We want to build up this family around positivity, hope, and the belief you can change things,” notes Markus. “We want you to forget everything that bothers you when you listen to this album. If we’re doing our job, audiences feel like they’re a part of it. When you go to a SOLENCE show, you have a good time, so hope is a cult for us.”

CROWNE Release New Video for "In the Name of the Fallen"

From the Upcoming Album

'Operation Phoenix' Out January 27, 2023

Crowne have unleashed another track from their upcoming album 'Operation Phoenix'!

Please enjoy the new single & video, "In the Name of the Fallen"

Once again produced by Jona Tee (H.E.A.T., New Horizon), 'Operation Phoenix' sees the collective delivering a stunning tour-de-force of melodic hard rock with hints of metal influence mixed in.

Comprised of vocalist Alexander Strandell (Art Nation), keyboardist/rhythm guitarist/producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T.), bassist John Levén (Europe), drummer Christian Lundqvist (The Poodles), and new full-time member, guitarist Love Magnusson (Dynazty), Crowne is a true force to be reckoned with.

Crowne is hands-down the most exciting, thrilling supergroup ever created out of the Swedish melodic hard rock scene. This stellar cast of some of the most outstanding musicians from the scene came together to create an absolute beast of a debut album, 'Kings In The North' and released it to fan and critical acclaim in 2021.

And now, they have done what they set out to do when they began writing and recording a follow-up.... they have bested themselves. 'Operation Phoenix' builds upon the rock solid foundation of their debut and takes it to a new level.

Prepare to meet the fire and the flame of their new album, 'Operation Phoenix' this coming January!

Pre-order/save 'Operation Phoenix' HERE

Crowne Line-Up:

Alexander Strandell – Lead Vocals

Love Magnusson – Guitar

Jona Tee – Guitar/Keyboards/Backing Vocals

John Levén - Bass

Christian “Kicken” Lundqvist – Drums

Produced by: Jona Tee

Executive Producer/A&R: Serafino Perugino

Brooklyn alternative rock outfit A Cloud of Ravens present biting 'Nature of Artifice' single

“Their sound, though inspired by bands of their youth, is not rooted stubbornly in the past - their music feels of this time, with their messages transversing the cosmos” ~ Post-Punk.com

“A Cloud of Ravens impress not only for the dark poetry, which forms and develops in the band’s lyrics and expands in their alluring titles, but the duo also rivet through their gritty and immediate sonic scheme, which feels pitch dark and hard as nails” – Destroy // Exist

"A perfect blend of an homage to the past and the modern construction of the future. A heroic journey through a desolate land" ~ Sounds and Shadows

“They play cold wave, they play post-punk, they are Gothics, and they set to music some of the most striking lyrics you can find out there” ~ White Light // White Heat


NYC-based alternative rock / post-punk duo A Cloud of Ravens present their new single 'Nature of Artifice'. Following lead track 'The Blackest Mantra', this is the second taste of their third full-length album 'Lost Hymns', to  be released in early 2023 via Berlin-based Nexilis Records, a division of Schubert Music Europe.

Formed in 2018 in Brooklyn by Matthew McIntosh (guitar and vocals) and Beth Narducci (bass guitar), the duo began work on this new album in the spring of 2021. Completed by autumn, this LP was mastered by ACTORS' Jason Corbett at Jacknife Sound studio in Vancouver.

"The song 'Nature of Artifice' is about choosing to bury your head in the sand, rather than confronting glaring societal ills and moral injustices. It’s easier to get lost in the minutia of our click and swipe modern world than watch its blessings crumble around us. To some extent, none of us are blameless," says Matthew McIntosh.

At the outset, A Cloud of Ravens hit the ground running with a string of self-released offerings, making their mark in the burgeoning contemporary dark music scene and garnering attention that would result in a one-off release date for their 2021 album 'Another Kind of Midnight', a mournful yet triumphant collection exploring the heart of a world amidst a devastating pandemic and torn by moral tribalism.

Effectively merging classic and contemporary post-punk and darkwave sensibilities, their somewhat poetic use of prose and metaphor expressed the trials and joys of the world in which we now find ourselves. A Cloud of Ravens' subsequent remix-based EP featured reimagined tracks by legendary producer John Fryer and such prominent artists as Clan of Xymox, ACTORS, Chris Vrenna and Ritual Howls.

On November 11, 'Nature of Artifice' will be available across digital outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp. The full 'Lost Hymns' album will be released on February 24, 2023.

The band will be playing their final show of the year on December 17 at Prohibition River Live in Nyack, NY. Towards mid-2023, fans can already look forward to North American tour dates with Clan of Xymox and Curse Mackey.

CREDITS
Lyrics and music by Matthew McIntosh
Matthew McIntosh - guitar, vocals, synths, drum programming
Beth Narducci - bass guitar
Recorded by Matthew McIntosh
Produced and mixed by Matthew McIntosh and Beth Narducci
Mastered by Jason Corbett at Jacknife Sound
Artist photos by Kevin W Condon

TOUR DATES (with Clan of Xymox & Curse Mackey)
Wed, May 31 – San Antonio TX
Thu, June 1 – Houston TX
Fri, June 2 – Austin TX
Sat, June 3 – Dallas TX
Mon, June 5 – Albuquerque NM
Tue, June 6 – Denver CO
Wed, June 7 – Salt Lake City UT
Fri, June 9 – Seattle WA
Sat, June 10 – Vancouver BC
Sun, June 11 – Portland OR
Tue, June 13 – San Francisco CA
Wed, June 14 – Costa Mesa CA
Thu, June 15 – San Diego CA
Fri, June 16 – Los Angeles CA


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HEIDEVOLK Release Brand New Music Video for “Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)”🎶

Five years since the release of their much-acclaimed album, 'VUUR VAN VERZET', February 24, 2023 will see Dutch pagan folk metal band HEIDEVOLK return with their seventh studio album, 'WEDERKEER', via Napalm Records.

Following previously-released first album single, “Klauwen Vooruit”, today, the band has premiered a brand new music video for the epic track "Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)" - inviting listeners on a folkloric adventure of myths, gods and legends!

The band says:

“Today we proudly present our second music video from 'WEDERKEER'. The song, “Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)”, takes us on a journey through the life of an ambitious warrior. Only young of age, he inherits his father’s sword and sets out to conquer the world, finding pleasure in feasting and fighting. When he gets older, he settles down on his father’s land and realizes there is more to life than battle and bars. He finds fulfillment with his kith and kin, whom he will protect… with his life!

With still two months to go until the release of 'WEDERKEER', we’re gearing up for the live shows. We have added three more release shows to the release weekend and confirmed several festivals. Join us, for the Pagan Metal Brotherhood is on the rise”

Watch the new HEIDEVOLK video for “ Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)”

Since the release of their impressive 2005 debut, 'De strijdlust is geboren', HEIDEVOLK has taken the heavy music scene by storm, conquering stages throughout the world with their very own brand of folk metal. With dual clean vocals, irresistibly catchy songs, traditional instruments and fast metal riffing all fueled by their folkloric fire and pagan pride, HEIDEVOLK delivers an uncompromising sound and musical adventure.

Their new masterpiece, 'WEDERKEER', makes no exception, and proves why the Arnhem-based six-piece is one of the best, unrivaled and most exciting bands of their genre and beyond! 

In a world of myths, nature and legends of the Veluwe, Netherlands, the concept album – based on the interpretations of the runes – is a powerful odyssey of the Self, deeply rooted in metal and folklore. 'WEDERKEER' (meaning to “return” or “revive”) invites the listener to take a step back from the incessant barrage of media and stimuli and look inside, find out who we are, what is driving us, what our values are, and what we’ve learned from life up until now.

The album was recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, mixed by Joost van den Broek and mastered by Darius van Helfteren. 'WEDERKEER' once again proves that HEIDEVOLK knows how to perfectly release proud hymns and direct, in-your-face metal songs, and the addition of broad choirs, various folk musicians, on vocals, violins, cello, bukkehorns and more traditional medieval instruments make 'WEDERKEER' not only a bombastic folk and pagan metal record at its best, but a glorious album return of HEIDEVOLK!

Pre-Order 'WEDERKEER' HERE!

'WEDERKEER' will be available in the following formats:

- 6 page CD Digipak

- 2 LP Gatefold Vinyl Dark Green

- Deluxe Wooden Box

- Digital album

HEIDEVOLK are:

Bass guitars, backing vocals: Rowan Roodbaert

Guitars, backing vocals: Koen Vuurdichter

Vocals, accordion: Jacco Bühnebeest

Guitars : Mat Snaerenslijper

Vocals: Daniël Den Dorstighe

Drums: Kevin Houtsplijter

FOSCOR Covers The Cure's "This Twilight Garden"

Catalan atmospheric metal band FOSCOR a Catalan atmospheric metal band FOSCOR is now sharing a beautiful new cover for the song 'This Twilight Garden', originally created by THE CURE for their 1992’s 9th album “Wish”, as B-side for its first single published 'High'.

The cover celebrates the 30th anniversary of another iconic album of the 90s and a key band for the development of all dark sounds. Probably the best love song Robert Smith has ever written. Listen to the dark version of the song below.

The band comments on the cover:

"For some reason, this love song resounds in my heart since I heard and read its content decades ago... Its foggy ambience, subtle care of the details and sweet description of the acts, perfectly match with the way we have always conceived music in Foscor. Even more during these last years since 'Les Irreals Visions' conception, and our creative future was chosen.

"Indeed, I consider this my favourite The Cure song, and always wondered how could only be featured as a B-Side of that album, without the fair recognition I felt it deserved... At the end, this is a song all The Cure fans know and value for its beauty, which now we try to translate once again into our language and celebrate as the milestone it is. The gross visual connection chosen for the visualizer has obviously nothing to do with the lyric content...but sets and shows a trace of things to come...our next album.

"Love in capital letters as an act of closure of our trilogy. At the end, we all love the beauty of darkness and the tragic world we live in. 30 years mean too much time for too much things, but is worth celebrating when the purest emotions are involved in a song and band like The Cure. Once again, we hope you enjoy and share the celebration! To all of us, and for many more years of tragic darkness..."

All FOSCOR albums and merch can be ordered HERE.

The Catalans return with the second chapter of the trilogy initiated with “Les Irreals Visions” in 2017, yet strongly connected to the fin de siècle cultural movement of Modernisme - a parallel development to Art Nouveau and Jugendstil among others. Visual things must acquire a new secret appearance, and with ‘Els Sepulcres Blancs’ FOSCOR treats poetically how facing a change of a sick world and society through the land of dreams.

The title translates as “The White Tombs”, a metaphor for that world of dreams and expectations where humans chained to reality may die and born free to imagine a better one.

FOSCOR hail from Catalonia, and take inspiration from the morbid, decadent, and sick reflections on a rapidly changing society, as the artistic landscape at the end of the nineteenth century shaped.

The name FOSCOR translates as "darkness" in their native Catalan tongue, which the band from Barcelona uses for their lyrics as a distinctive element and strong connection with their cultural reality.

The Catalans’ first two albums, 'Entrance to the Shadows' Village' (2004), 'The Smile of the Sad Ones' (2007) wrapped a shroud of classic second wave black metal around a melancholic yet vital core. 'Groans to the Guilty' (2009) witnessed FOSCOR setting out towards more progressive and avant-garde course, but it was next full-length 'Those Horrors Wither' (2014) which marked a clear departure from the black metal. Darkness found an equally strong expression through the use of very personal clean vocals, tempo reduction and atmosphere.

In 2017, FOSCOR took another step in their constantly changing and shifting evolution. The brand new release 'Les Irreals Visions' (2017) was easily drawing its eager audience in, only to lure the unwary listener into a dark labyrinth of unexpected complexity filled with beauty and sorrow. In 2018, FOSCOR explored these lines between reality, poetry and the beyond even further with a special digital release transforming their own music into a so intimate experience; 'Les Irreals Versions' (2018).

Now, 2019 promises to be as tragic as their music claims with the so sensitive release of 'Els Sepulcres Blancs', its characteristic melancholic sonic aura and catchy riffing intensity. Their most personal and delicate sound achievement to date.

Style: Dark Atmospheric Metal

Line-up
Fiar: lyrics, vocals
Falke: guitars, effects
Albert M.: guitars, bass, piano
Jordi F.: drums
Esteban P.: keys

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

TURMION KÄTILÖT - Release Video For Third Omen X Single "Kuolettavia Vammoja"

TURMION KÄTILÖT are currently out on the road across Europe playing to packed-out arenas in support of fellow Finns NIGHTWISH. Today the absurdist industrial metallers have released a brand new video for their new single "Kuolettavia Vammoja".

Watch the video for "Kuolettavia Vammoja" below.

Pre-order Omen X on various formats now from: https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/omen-x

MC Raaka Pee comments on the new single "In this song, it’s trauma that introduces itself to the listener, and this is how it sounds when it's given a voice. Heart rates are raised to 135bpm by just the thought of it."

TURMION KÄTILÖT was formed in 2003 in Finland by MC Raaka Pee and Dj Vastapallo. Soon they were joined by the other members of what would become TURMION KÄTILÖT: Master Bates, Run-Q, DQ and Spellgoth as a second vocalist. With a couple of line-up changes as Dj Vastapallo left the band in 2009 replaced by Bobby Undertaker on guitars (ex-Deathchain) and Spellgoth leaving in 2017 replaced by Shag-U (Fear Of Domination) on vocals, TURMION KÄTILÖT has become the mean disco metal machine they are today.

From the very beginning TURMION KÄTILÖT has had a reputation for being a great live band. Disco beats from the 90’s, stomping metal, melodies, sing-a-longs, you name it – there are no rules. Yet still if you peek under the skin you can find the darkness pointing its finger at you. Their live shows have been praised to be the fiercest and craziest mayhem that can be witnessed creating the twisted world of TURMION KÄTILÖT.

TURMION KÄTILÖT is:
Mc Raaka Pee – Vocals
Shag-U – Vocals
Bobby Undertaker – guitars
Master Bates – bass guitar
Run-Q - synthesizers & keyboards
Dq – drums

Pre-order Omen X on various formats now from: https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/omen-x

GOMORRA (feat. guitarist of Destruction) Unleash Video for "Lost In Darkness"! New album out via Noble Demon

Swiss thrash metallers Gomorra released their sophomore studio album Dealer of Souls via Noble Demon! Driven by pure finesse, raging drums and epic singalongs, on their second album Gomorra go on full attack and with an uncompromising metal attitude, the five-piece showcases the absolute finest from the worlds of heavy, power and thrash metal! No surprise, since the line-up consists of experienced and virtuoso thoroughbred musicians like Damir Eskic of German thrash metal legends Destruction and members of well established metal acts, like for ex. Gonoreas.

To celebrate Dealer of Souls finally being available worldwide, the band has released a brand new music video for the track "Lost In Darkness".

Watch the video here:

Dealer of Souls was recorded by V.O. Pulver at Little Creek Studio, Switzerland and mixed/mastered by V.O. Pulver, Damir Eskic and Schmier (Destruction). The stunning album artwork was designed by Gyula Havancsak. The album is available for purchase HERE

GOMORRA are:

Jonas Ambühl - Vocals
Damir Eskic - Lead/Solo Guitars
Dominic Blum - Lead/Solo Guitars
Nico Ardüser - Bass Guitar
Stefan Hösli - Drums

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Official Website

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BandCamp

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Spotify

...And Oceans Premieres Music Video for New Song, "Within Fire and Crystal"

Symphonic black metal formation ...AND OCEANS is now premiering a brand new single, "Within Fire and Crystal," along with a music video! The song is taken from the band's upcoming full-length album, 'As in Gardens, so in Tombs,' which will be released on January 27, 2023 via Season of Mist. The video can be found below.

...AND OCEANS comments: "A journey through tongues of fire, towards the crystal walls. And to return with the Key from the Observer."

The album can be pre-ordered HERE and pre-saved HERE.

It’s rare for a band to commandingly return with their best effort to date, but Finland’s ...And Oceans are here to prove that 2020’s Cosmic World Mother was the sound of creative floodgates bursting through into a new body of water, an ocean if you will. Well, that was their pinnacle up until their new album, As In Gardens, So In Tombs, is let out into the world. Everything that ...And Oceans’ first full-length in 18 years did well – blistering symphonic black metal, heady themes that dealt with the connection between philosophy and psychics, and ...And Oceans’ trademark adventurous songwriting - As In Gardens, So In Tombs manages to eclipse and recontextualize. It’s the sound of a band seizing every ounce of momentum and upping the ante in every way. While ...And Oceans has never written the same album twice, in many ways, their latest sounds like an opportunity for the Finnish group to pick up and improve upon what they started. Symphonic black metal is never this fun, free, and fantastic. 

Lead single “Cloud Heads” is a great introduction into the magic and serves as a statement of intent. Swirling melodies, blastbeats that sound like the rumbles after The Big Bang, and ethereal symphonic touches result in a song that’s equally fierce and pleasant to take in. A kinder, gentler (but not gentle) version of ...And Oceans.

“’Cloud Heads’ is certainly one of my favorites!” vocalist Mathias Lillmåns shares. “It was sort of an icebreaker song. It was one of the first songs we wrote straight after Cosmic World Mother was finished, and the first lyrics I wrote for the album. It was the song that paved way (or broke the ice) for the rest of the album.”

Part of the reason the band even needed to “break the ice” with this record is the pace at which their last was written, as guitarist Timo Kontio acknowledges:

“Well for me starting to do Cosmic World Mother was more nerve wrecking and even in doubt whether we should make new music or not. In the end it was quite an easy project to do, to our relief. So when we started to make this album, it was more relaxed and more or less go with the flow mentality. We had the first ‘difficult comeback album’ done, and everything came quite easily! It was really refreshing to make this kind of music after so long.” 

“I was only supposed to produce guitars for Cosmic World Mother,” Lillmåns adds, “but a month before the recordings were supposed to start, my phone suddenly rang. I could sense that this phone call was going to be important when I saw it was Timo calling. I was asked to join the band and also to write lyrics for the whole thing. Immediately when I saw the first version of the [album] cover, I got this vision of what the concept of the album would be, and I wrote most of the album in sort of a frenzy with the next few weeks.” 

“It’s strange with the new album,” he continues, “because I have always been forced to use tight deadlines for myself when writing music or lyrics. It seems I need the pressure to create something I’m happy with. Also, for some reason I get most done when traveling, I used to take trains to nowhere just write sometimes back in the day! This time there were no pressure, no traveling, and I was not on the edge of a burn out, and it went smoother than ever before! The lyrics just kept on coming, not as fast and not in such a trancelike frenzy as the last album, but good stuff on a steady basis.”

So while Cosmic World Mother was the sort of ravishing fever dream of an album that poured out of ...And Oceans in fits and starts, As In Gardens, So In Tombs was the result of the band taking the time to sweat the small stuff. The result can be found everywhere – melodies are brighter, the orchestral elements feel more essential, and Lillmåns’ vocals have swallowed a mushroom (in a garden or tomb?) as done a Mario-like levelling up. Even in the way the album sounds, As In Gardens, So In Tombs sounds warmer, the kind of record meant to be played while walking alone in nature. That sense of measured purpose was very intentional as Lillmåns notes:

“[The record] definitely feels grander and more melodic. I think stepping up the production also was something that helped in this sense! Having Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio taking a bigger role in the recording and having it sent over to Tore Stjerna at NBS Production definitely made it sound more massive and took a load off our shoulders to focus on the music itself!”

Who could’ve guessed that leaving the musicians to focus on the music would have good results?

As noted earlier, musically and thematically, everything about Cosmic World Mother was rapidly birthed from its creators. The themes of that record weighed heavily on the band and carried over into this record. Cosmic World Mother was about how energy is eternal and how only changes form. This record doubles down on that notion by focusing on how humanity's energies toward enlightenment are often the same path, even if we have different languages, religions, customs, etc. I have this vision of us all playing different levels of a video game but ending up at the same ending. Energy is the most efficient recycler in the universe. So where and how did Lillmåns find inspiration to write the lyrics for this album? Did he end up walking gardens and pacing graveyards? 

“I went back to gardens, moved away from the city into the nature. I always felt like I needed to be in a dark place to create lyrics that came from the heart, ‘when the body suffers, the mind flowers,’ kind of state. This time I was at ease, and it was surprisingly efficient. I usually don’t want to spoil too much and having people to think for themselves, but yes, I had the time to sit down and read during the pandemic and came to some conclusions (as in nature, so in books). I think it’s a very calming thought, that whatever happens, whenever it happens, makes no difference. We have always and always will be a part of the circle of eternal energy; we have always existed and will always exist in some form. A notion that became ever so clear when reading up on different religions, worldviews, customs, and philosophies.”

Recording Studio: 
Drums & Bass at D-studio
Guitars & Vocals at SoundSpiral Audio
Keyboards & electronics at Ryijy’s cave.

Producer/Sound engineer: Juho Räihä
Mix/Master: Necromorbus Studio / Tore Stjerna

Line-up:
Timo Kontio - Guitar
Mathias Lillmåns - Vocals
Teemu Saari - Guitar
Pyry Hanski - Bass
Kauko Kuusisalo - Drums
Antti Simonen - Keyboards

Cover artwork: Adrien Bousson
Bio: Nick Senior
Pictures: M.Laakso

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AndOceansShop
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/andoceans-gardens

Formats:
CD Digipak
CD Clamshellbox
2x 12” Gatefold (Black)
2x 12” Gatefold (Crystal clear, red & blue marbled / limited to 600)
2x 12” Gatefold (Gold & black marbled / limited to 300) 
Cassette

PUNK ROCK FACTORY Drop Video For Cover of 'Rewrite The Stars'; Announce New Album 'It's Just A Stage We're Going Through'

Punk Rock Factory Announce New Album 

‘IT’S JUST A STAGE WE’RE GOING THROUGH’

Set For Release on March 31st. Pre-Order HERE

Drop Brand New Single/Video For Cover Of The Greatest Showman's

'REWRITE THE STARS’

Announce New UK Headline Tour For Oct/Nov 2023

Following An AcrossThe Board Sell Out Of Feb/Mar Dates

High octane, pop punk powerhouses PUNK ROCK FACTORY are the kings of turning any song into a pop punk masterpiece. The boisterous four piece take all your favourite tracks and make them sound like you never quite imagined they could! No-one is immune from the PRF treatment - these four lads from South Wales have adapted everything from Disney classics, assorted rock & pop hits and TV themes from across the decades. 

Since their debut self-release in 2019, PUNK ROCK FACTORY have been quietly gaining a colossal online fan base. The cultural sensations have already racked up over 26 million streams on Spotify and 5 million likes on TikTok, with 245,000 followers on Instagram, and over 11 million views on YouTube. No mean feat for a band you’ve never heard of (‘til now)!

In 2023, the guys turn their attention to musicals, with the forthcoming release of new album It's Just A Stage We're Going Through, due to land on 31st March. 

The band inform us;

“Our new album is a punk rock homage to stage and screen and in our opinion, our best work to date. We found out before that Disney has a devoted cult following and fans of musicals are no different. We knew we had to push the boat out and step up our game. Because who doesn’t love a musical?”

“The album’s first single ‘Rewrite The Stars’ (from the movie ‘The Greatest Showman’) also inspired the album’s cover art. In the music video for it, we accelerated the aging process with some awesome special effects makeup and also brought in our good friend Sean Smith of The Blackout to play a cinema usher! The video depicts that no matter how old we get, we’ll still be best mates pissing around… And Sean Smith will always have questionable hair!”

Watch the official video for ‘Rewrite The Stars’ here or by clicking the thumbnail below. The track is available on all streaming platforms now and as an instant grat with album pre-orders.

The group rehearse, write, and record everything themselves in their own purpose-built studio in Wales, affectionately known as The Sausage Factory. They regularly include a wide range of special guests in their music, which have included the likes of actress/singer Jessica Darrow (Disney's Encanto), Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup), and Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills) amongst others - this time welcoming Simple Plan’s Jeff Stinco for a face-melting solo on ‘Waving Through A Window’ (from ‘Dear Evan Hansen’).

Pre-order the album now at: https://punkrockfactory.com/stagepresave.

PUNK ROCK FACTORY played their first ever live show at the UK's Bloodstock Festival in 2021 and followed up with a sold out UK tour and slots at Download and Slam Dunk in 2022. 

The band are steamrolling into 2023, preparing to tackle their second ever UK tour in Feb/Mar 2023. Punk Rock Factory's Excellent Adventure is well on track to be sold out once again months in advance (with extra shows already added)! Today, the group are thrilled to announce their It's Just A Stage We're Going Through tour, in support of their new album in Oct/Nov 2023. Special guests at the new dates are Adam & The Metal Hawks, plus a DJ set from Matt Stocks.

Andorran Prog Metal Maestros PERSEFONE Announce North American Tour w/ Ne Obliviscaris!

Tickets On Sale this Friday, December 16

Order Their Latest Album, metanoia, HERE

Extreme progressive metal maestros PERSEFONE have announced their much anticipated first full tour in North America, which will see the Andorran band on the road with Ne Obliviscaris in 2023! Additional support will come from fellow special guests Beyond Creation. The upcoming trek will begin on October 5, 2023 in Baltimore, MD, and arrives on the strength of PERSEFONE’s sixth studio album, metanoia, released earlier this year.

Public on-sale for the tour starts this Friday, December 16th at 10:00am local time, while each band will also host a pre-sale exclusively through their respective Patreon communities, starting today (December 12th) at 10:00am local time. See below for a complete list of dates and the links below for more information.

neobliviscaris.com.au

https://www.patreon.com/persefoneband

https://www.patreon.com/neobliviscaris

PERSEFONE

Supporting NE OBLIVISCARIS

w/ Special Guests BEYOND CREATION

10/5/2023 Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage

10/6/2023 Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts

10/7/2023 Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry

10/8/2023 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10/10/2023 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

10/11/2023 Orlando, FL @ The Haven

10/13/2023 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

10/14/2023 Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge

10/15/2023 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

10/17/2023 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

10/18/2023 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater

10/20/2023 San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues

10/21/2023 Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco Theater

10/22/2023 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

10/24/2023 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall

10/25/2023 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

10/26/2023 Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse

10/27/2023 Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

10/28/2023 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

10/29/2023 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater

10/31/2023 Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room

11/1/2023 Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre

11/3/2023 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre

11/4/2023 Lincoln, NE @ Royal Grove

11/5/2023 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line

11/7/2023 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

11/9/2023 Toronto, ON @ Opera House

11/10/2023 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda

11/11/2023 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

11/13/2023 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater

 Get 'metanoia' HERE!

PERSEFONE is known for their brand of rich soundscapes and technically precise work, setting new standards in modern extreme progressive metal. Founded in 2001, PERSEFONE has released six studio albums, each showcasing the band’s myriad of musical principles: high technicality, distinct melodies, plenty of head-turning riffs and musical acrobatics. The band has toured worldwide with notable acts like Obituary and Leprous, has hit stages at important festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Metal Days, Brutal Assault, ProgPower and 70,000 Tons of Metal, and are now about to tour North America for the first time in support of their new album, metanoia!

Featuring collaborations with standout artists like Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Thulcandra), Einar Solberg (Leprous), Angel Vivaldi and Merethe Soltvedt (Two Steps From Hell), metanoia exploits the full potential of contrasts in every song, with each track representing a story evolving from beginning to end and constantly growing in strength – redefining typical musical boundaries. Mixed by David Castillo (Leprous, Soen, Opeth) and mastered by Tony Lindgren (Enslaved, Ihsahn, Sepultura), the new full-length stretches over 10 songs, each appearing to glide seamlessly from one to the next.

PERSEFONE about ‘metanoia’:

“metanoia is the next step in our personal pursuit for existential growth through music. This album is a call for a deep change, a call for an inner journey through fear and pain, a call for a leap into a meaningful and rooted place. Making this album has forced us to face many musical and personal hurdles and fears, and the result of that confrontation lives within all the notes and words captured on this new chapter in our journey.  May you find meaning in all this musical chaos.” 

PERSEFONE is:

Marc Martins – vocals

Miguel “Moe” Espinosa – keyboards and vocals

Carlos Lozano – guitar

Filipe Baldaia – guitar

Toni Mestre – bass

Sergi “ Bobby” Verdeguer - drums

AMON AMARTH Release Cinematic Lyric Video For Track "Oden Owns You All", Great Heathen Tour Currently Laying Waste To North America

"It’s rare to see a tour where every act is as acclaimed as the four bands on this lineup, and each of them lived up to the billing" - Consequence of Sound

 "It was the perfect exercise in epic storytelling combined with the unifying spirit of sonic brutality that ruled the entire event" - Brave Words

Undisputed kings of Viking heavy metal, Amon Amarth, have dropped a brand new cinematic lyric video for track "Oden Owns You All". Taken from the band's recent album, 'The Great Heathen Army' (out now via Metal Blade Records), "Oden Owns You All" is 4:17 of the expertly crafted, Norse inspired death metal brutality Amon Amarth are known for. Watch the new clip below. Listen to 'The Great Heathen Army' HERE.

Amon Amarth are currently raiding their way across North America on their Great Heathen Tour with what is being dubbed as the best heavy line-up of the year, with Carcass, Obituary and Cattle Decapitation. The tour comes to a historical close on Saturday, December 17th when the band become the first death metal band to ever headline the legendary Kia Forum in Los Angeles with their full-scale European production, featuring Viking ships, a Viking helmet drum riser, live battle reenactments, the now infamous "Viking Row" and enough pyro to raze several villages to the ground . For a small taste of what to expect, fans can watch the tour trailer HERE or by clicking the image below.

Tickets for the remaining shows on The Great Heathen Tour available HERE.

Remaining dates on the The Great Heathen Tour, produced by Live Nation, can be found below. 

Amon Amarth 

THE GREAT HEATHEN TOUR 

US HEADLINE RUN W/ CARCASS, OBITUARY AND CATTLE DECAPITATION

Friday, Dec 09 - Denver, CO @ The Fillmore

Saturday, Dec 10 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

Monday, Dec 12 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

Tuesday, Dec 13 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

Thursday, Dec 15 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live

Friday, Dec 16 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA

Saturday, Dec 17 - Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

FIND AMON AMARTH ONLINE:

www.AmonAmarth.com

INSANITY ALERT Re-Issues 'Moshburger,' Shares New Live Video

Austria's crossover thrash formation INSANITY ALERT are proud to release the re-issue of their second full length "Moshburger", which was originally released back in 2016. The new juicy moshburger is served in a crispy digipak, two crunchy vinyl editions, and various slices of merch designs on the side. The album is out today, December 9 and can still be ordered HERE.

In Celebration, INSANITY ALERT are releasing a brand new live video for the track 'Run to the Pit', which was shot during their performance at the mighty Wacken Open Air in August 2022. Watch it via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE. 

INSANITY ALERT comment: "Couldn't still your hunger for Thrash lately? Guess what! MOSHBURGER will do! Our second and sold-out album will be re-issued via Season of Mist Records on December 9th! And since every good meal needs an appetizer, we will pregame this party with the release of a new live video: Bang your head to "Run to the Pit" - performed at this year's Wacken Open Air!"

The world of INSANITY ALERT is a dark yet happy place. Fast, aggressive music, crazy lyrics about alcohol, rage, weed, ignorance and hate, all drenched in an 80’s hot sauce but played with a 2019 attitude. The band emerged from the Austrian city of Innsbruck in 2011, with only one intent: deliver crushing, crossover party thrash.
 

A tongue-in-cheek concept backed up by strong musical prowess worked out extremely well as ‘First Diagnosis’ proved in 2012. This demo was welcomed with open arms and the first impression of the public quickly confirmed by ‘Second Opinion’, which came out the year after. In 2014, debut album, ‘Insanity Alert’ delighted critics and fans alike and was reissued four years later by Season of Mist. The wild Tyrolians, always eager to please, next served a juicy ‘Moshburger’ (2016).
 

With ‘666-pack’ (2019) the band proves once more to be an unstoppable force. Whether it is dropping a to-the-point, crossover track such as “The Body Of The Christ is The Parasite” or INSANITY ALERT-esque interpretations of classics like “Saturday Grind Fever”, the groove will have you headbanging in no time with a smirk on your face. Having confirmed their first festivals for 2019 and riding the wave of the thrash metal revival, INSANITY ALERT can’t wait to return to the stage and share (a) 666-pack with you!

Line-up
The Dave of Death – Guitar
Don Melanzani – Drums
Heavy Kevy – Vocals
Marcy Brownnose – Bass

INSANITY ALERT live 2022


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JOHN DIVA & THE ROCKETS OF LOVE Release New Single & Video for "The Big Easy"

New Album, The Big Easy, out March 17, 2023

Tour Announced for Spring 2023

Hair metal heroes JOHN DIVA & THE ROCKETS OF LOVE are dropping their third album, The Big Easy, on March 17, 2023 via Steamhammer/SPV! Their second offering, American Amadeus, served as an ode to Glam Metal, but for record number three, the five musicians revisit what they do best: straightforward, refreshing rock with distinctive riffs, hard beats, multilayered lyrics, and a frontman in top form. 

The wait is finally over: JOHN DIVA is back! Today, they release their new single and video for the title track of the upcoming album!

Watch the video

 The new album "The Big Easy" will be released on March 17th, 2023 worldwide through SPV/Steamhammer as CD DigiPak, LP Gatefold version, CD/LP bundle with shirt (only at the Steamhammer Shop), download and stream HERE

"Hair Metal with a sleazy attitude. Your mom wouldn’t like it." 

What does that mean? The answer is the video for the previous single 

"God Made Radio" - Watch it HERE