IMMORTAL - Release Brand New Single 'War Against All' + New Album War Against All Out On May 26th

IMMORTAL have completed work on their upcoming new studio album, War Against All, due to be released on May 26th via Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s 10th studio album will feature 8 new songs in the classic, frostbitten IMMORTAL style. Today, IMMORTAL release their first song, the album title track 'War Against All', delivering just what fans have been waiting for - classic IMMORTAL Blashyrkh Metal!

Listen to 'War Against All' here: https://immortal.bfan.link/waasg.ema 
Watch the Lyric Video for 'War Against All below.
Pre-Order War Against All here: https://immortal.bfan.link/waalp.ema

The band ́s founder Demonaz stated about the title track:
“War Against All was the first track I wrote for this album. It’s a fast one where the riffs are mostly inspired by my riffs from Battles in the North.
The lyrics are in the true Blashyrkh battle feel and mood for an opening track too. The frosty, raw, and fast battle songs in this style mean everything to 
me. I will never forget the early years, or disappoint the fans with slowing down the pace.”
 
Demonaz offers some more background on the process of making War Against All:
“Even though the studio work is necessary to get an ultimate recording, the writing process is obviously my favorite. I still write all the guitar riffs/music at home with the same old vibe, and the lyrics as well. The early days of black metal inspire me the most. Cold nights in the woods, on the mountains under the winter moon. That´s what keeps the spirit alive, and the foundation to all our music."
 
The album was produced in Bergen, Norway, at Earshot & Conclave Studios.
"It´s actually the same studio where I recorded the guitars and vocals for Northern Chaos Gods. They also did a great job with the new album, and it was a pleasure to go back and work there again. I am especially pleased with the outcome on this one. It´s got that cold-biting guitar sound, yet powerful production.

IMMORTAL have never compromised on the original vision, which is taking fans on a journey through Blashyrkh with our most grim and dark music, with every new release. These songs are no exception to this. I am proud of the final result, it ́s got a distinct expression, and I can ́t wait to let the fans hear it!” 

The album’s cover artwork was done by the Swedish artist Mattias Frisk.

About IMMORTAL:
IMMORTAL, from the Norwegian town Bergen, established themselves as one of the most important black metal bands in the world. Formed by Demonaz (guitars) and Abbath (bass/vocals) in 1990, the band released their first three albums, Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism, Pure Holocaust, and Battles In The North during the years 1992-1995. The very first records established and defined the musical style the band became infamous for.

The band then released the Blizzard Beasts album in 1997. Shortly after, Demonaz was diagnosed with a shoulder injury. He still continued to work with the band but stopped playing guitar live. Abbath changed from bass to guitar, and the band continued with different bass players over the years, releasing the albums At The Heart Of Winter(1999), Damned In Black (2000), and Sons Of Northern Darkness (2002).

In 2003 the band was put on ice, but returned to the stage in 2007 and did several headline appearances and tours across Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. All Shall Fall was released in 2009, followed by further massive festival shows and additional concerts worldwide.

In 2015, IMMORTAL and ex-singer/guitarist Abbath went their separate ways.

In 2018, IMMORTAL returned with Demonaz performing on guitar once again, and as the band´s vocalist, releasing its 9th studio album, Northern Chaos Gods, which was very well received by both fans and the press.

Come 2023, IMMORTAL sees Demonaz releasing War Against All, the band´s 10th studio album. The record has been composed and performed by Demonaz, featuring some session members, like in earlier recordings. The album was produced by Arve Isdal, and recorded at Conclave & Earshot Studio in Bergen, Norway by Herbrand Larsen and Arve Isdal. The album was mastered by Iver Sandøy at Solslottet.

Art of Shock Drop "2020v" Video — WATCH

Hollywood's ART OF SHOCK — frontman Art Geezar, lead guitarist Nicholas Ertel, bassist Brice Snyder, and drummer Adrian Geezar — have dropped their video for "2020v."

The track has quite a topical message.

"This song was written during the first few weeks of the pandemic lockdowns," the band says. "Rich, poor or famous, politician thief or mattress salesman. In 2020, all  humans were democratically sentenced, our lives disrupted in a way we hadn't seen since the last great war. The world grinded to a halt and became a prison as we faced a new and invisible enemy, wondering if we brought this on ourselves."

 "2020v" was produced by Taylor Young and accompanied by a visually stunning music video directed by Vicente Cordero. It is a testament to Art of Shock's commitment to pushing the boundaries of the heavy metal genre. The song is the first single from the upcoming full length, due out later this year.

Art of Shock's first album, Dark Angeles, was produced by Mark Lewis and released by Century Media Records at the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Despite the challenging circumstances, the album was a testament to the band's drive and determination, eventually taking them across the U.S. and Canada and finding them sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in the heavy metal genre, including Sepultura, Crowbar, and Sacred Reich.

Fire of Aries Releases Official Music Video for Their Heavier, Re-Imagined Version of Seal's "Kiss from a Rose"

Brett Davis, the founder/vocalist/guitarist of the band Fire of Aries, released the official music video for his re-imagined version of Seal's "Kiss from a Rose". Brett's version, produced by Cameron Mizzell, can be described as heavy and melodic, while still being recognizable.

WATCH Fire of Aries - Kiss from a Rose (Official Music Video) below.

"The decision to create a rendition of 'Kiss from a Rose' dates back to 1995 when Batman Forever was released. I was just a kid then; I don’t even think I had a guitar. That song stuck with me. It was cinematic, emotional and catchy for its time. I gravitate to songs that tell a story or paint a scene in our imaginations. 'Kiss from a Rose' is also a bit cryptic and mysterious, which intrigues me. Fast-forward to 2023, I felt like it was the right time to release the song; at least it was in the running. I made the decision to step up to the big leagues and have Cameron Mizzell, a producer of several bands and artists that have influenced my music style and sound. I gave him a short list of songs I wanted to cover; he quickly gravitated to take on 'Kiss from a Rose.' I told him that our version had to be a significant departure but retain the framework of the original so you’d know what song it was when you heard it. He delivered and I had my ideas on what we could do to make it heavy and melodic, but Cam completely blew me away with the team he assembled to create this version. This rendition will always be unique to me as it's my way of immersing myself fully in the music industry and seeing what I can make of it. I have a passion for entertaining and helping people through life. That’s what music has done for me. I want to return the favor many bands and artists have afforded me with their music over the years. I will keep this flame lit for as long as I can to pursue creating heavy, cinematic and melodic music. I would love for this song to be featured in a future release of a Batman movie; maybe a dark and gritty one would fit perfectly. Only time will tell. I am optimistic that music fans will dig it. I look forward to performing it live and loud and hearing the crowd singing it with me," says Brett Davis.

Fire of Aries has been smoldering for the last 20 years and has reached the temperature where it has become combustible. In 2001, Brett Davis, the band's founder, began his journey to become an accomplished musician and artist in the Rock and Metal genres. The inspiration started from the early years of Creed, where Brett found his true passion for guitar and songwriting through watching Mark Tremonti release hit after hit and riff after riff.

As time progressed, Brett jammed with friends from high school, then joined an established band, August Ending/Burning Yesterday, where he recorded tracks for the first time with well-known producer Travis Wyrick (Pillar, 10 Years, Disciple). From that point, he became more influenced by music from American and European metal bands, which brought him to where he is today with Fire of Aries.

Fire of Aries has a rhythmic, melodic, thrashy and percussive sound and feel, influenced heavily by bands like: Sevendust, In Flames, Bullet For My Valentine, Slipknot,Killswitch Engage, Trivium and Memphis May Fire, to name a few. Brett's guitar and songwriter influences come from Andy James, Mark Tremonti, Chad Kroger, James Hetfield and Clint Lowrey. According to Brett Davis, "I want my influences of Rock, Metal and Country music to converge into a beautiful, chaotic harmony," he adds. "Fire of Aries is a musical experience with grit and weight to it." He says, "Through the songs I release, I want the 'real men,' 'the badasses' and 'the gangsters' to let down their guard, feel, experience and express their raw feelings again. In my generation and before, we were taught that boys don't cry and that we must be tough, strong and resilient in our lives; this leaves very little room to feel a plethora of other innate emotions as humans." He adds, "I want to create music with emotion, experience and substance. I envision each song as a screenplay of micro experiences or enlightenment in our lives." Brett references the screenplay idea as he has been an avid cinematographer for over a decade. Fire of Ariesis currently writing and recording music through 2023 and plans to embark on a tour in 2024, supporting bands and artists that have influenced the sound and the story.

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Saint Agnes Announce New Album "Bloodsuckers" + Share Video For Title Track — WATCH

NEW ALBUM BLOODSUCKERS OUT JULY 21 VIA SPINEFARM

ALBUM FEATURES MIMI BARKS AND SEAN BEAVAN (NINE INCH NAILS)

Ferocious four-piece Saint Agnes return with new album Bloodsuckers, set for release on July 21 via Spinefarm. Pre-save the album here.

Today, they have unveiled the video for the album's raw title track.

Watch the video for "Bloodsuckers" below.

Hailing from the UK, Saint Agnes are all about honest lyrics and intense vocal performances, plus rage-fueled music intended to give a voice to those closer to the fringe than the center. With its violent riffs, venomous vocals, and punk attitude, the title track single serves as a no-holds-barred introduction to the Bloodsuckers album.

Vocalist Kitty A. Austen comments on the single and video, saying, "I wrote 'Bloodsuckers' when I couldn't take it anymore — when I decided to stop allowing people to crush me, to diminish me. I took my rage and my pain and used it as fuel and I burned. We are not defined by what has been done to us. We decide who we are. We choose who we want to be. We are whole. We are worthy. The video is an introduction to Team Bloodsuckers. Join us."

The band will then join Monster Magnet on their spring and summer European run, before returning to the UK to perform at 2000trees festival.

Saint Agnes are also excited to welcome new bassist Ryan Brown into the fold, replacing Ben Chernett.

As much gang as band, Saint Agnes seek to empower those who've been battered and bruised yet refuse to lie down, and it's a thread that runs deep within Bloodsuckers — SA's first album for Spinefarm and the follow-up to 2019's Welcome To Silvertown, issued on the band's own label.

In addition to … Silvertown, Saint Agnes have released a number of singles, videos, and EPs, embarked on headline tours in both the UK and Europe, and appeared at a host of festivals, including Download, 2000trees, Isle of Wight and Kendal Calling.

One thing's for sure, it's got nothing to do with rule-books or playing it safe...

From the title track onwards, Bloodsuckers is a genre-jumping body of work, taking in elements of metal, punk, industrial, and grunge, without being bound by any specific style; the 11 tracks here come straight from the source, largely self-produced and mixed (NIN collaborator Sean Bevan lends his mixing and production skills to "Follow You"), and this self-contained approach provides an extra emotional weight throughout, with doom trap provocateur and Kerrang! cover artist Mimi Barks further fuelling the chaos on the short, sharp shock that is "Body Bag."

Created in the months following the unexpected and untimely death of Kitty's mother, Bloodsuckers explores a number of themes, including mental illness, pent-up rage, undying love and, of course, grief; from the trash-metal howl into the night that is "Bloodsuckers" right through to broken ballad, "This Is Not The End," a poignant reflection of Kitty’s still-raw emotions, this is a call to outsiders everywhere...

Concludes Kitty, "Creating this album gave me a reason to get to my feet at a time when I really wasn't sure if I could. I've tried to put everything I've been feeling into it, all the pain, the rage, the grief, even the unexpected moments of beauty and belief. I hope it makes you feel less alone. I hope it makes you feel bigger, badder, and stronger. We might be damaged but that doesn't mean we're worthless. This is a record for the defeated, the crushed. We might be broken but that doesn't mean we're not whole. Bloodsuckers forever, Saint Agnes forever."

SAINT AGNES ARE:
Kitty A. Austen — Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Jon James Tufnell — Guitar, Vox, Bass
Andrew Head — Drums
Ryan Brown — Bass

THY CATAFALQUE Announces New Album, Reveals First Song

Avant-garde project THY CATAFALQUE will be releasing its latest opus 'Alföld,' via Season of Mist on June 16, 2023. In celebration, THY CATAFALQUE is now releasing the very first track "Néma vermek," along with a dark and thought-provoking music video. The video can be found below.

Mastermind Tamás Kátai comments: "Alföld is the most straight forward and classic extreme metal album the project ever recorded. This time I just wanted to do metal without any innovation or progression, focusing on songs and riffs rather than experimenting and breaking new grounds. Had to let the old ideas out, so I did it with enjoyment. 'Alföld' means 'The Great Plains,' a massive flat part of South-East Hungary where I was born and raised and we shot the video for 'Néma vermek' in the middle of the barren lands, in Makó-Bogárzó."

Pre-orders for 'Alföld' are now available HERE, while the album can be pre-saved HERE

THY CATAFALQUE is a metamorphic entity that’s constantly evolving, showcasing musical ingenuity that’s as limitless as it is daring. Meaning “The Great Plains,” ‘Alföld’ is grounded in the Avant Garde project’s heavy beginnings. While the record takes a cue from THY CATAFALQUE’s early days, mastermind Tamás Kátai’s modern progressive instincts shine through, elevating the record beyond the realm of metal as-you-know-it and once again creating a cutting-edge sound that’s far ahead of its time.

"'Alföld' is the most straight forward and classic extreme metal album the project ever recorded," says mastermind Tamás Kátai. "This time I just wanted to do metal without any innovation or progression, focusing on songs and riffs rather than experimenting and breaking new grounds. Had to let the old ideas out, so I did it with enjoyment. Alföld means The Great Plains, a massive flat part of South-East Hungary where I was born and raised and we shot the video for Néma vermek in the middle of the barren lands, in Makó-Bogárzó."

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.

In 2021, THY CATAFALQUE return with ‘Vadak’. 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.

Now, the visionary is looking to the past as it journeys onward and upward with its latest opus, which is just as familiar as it is forward-thinking, certain to mesmerize a vast swath of metal enthusiasts across all genres.

Mixed by: Tamás Kátai in Budapest, Hungary 
Mastered by: Imperial Mastering, Austin, Texas, U.S.A., Colin Davis

Recording line-up:
Tamás Kátai - guitar, bass, keyboards, programs, vocals
Martina Veronika Horváth (The Answer Lies In The Black Void, Mansur) - vocals
Lambert Lédeczy (Ahriman, Mörbid Carnage) - vocals
Bálint Bokodi - vocals
Gábor Veres (Watch My Dying) - vocals
Gábor Dudás (Reason) - vocals
Breno Machado - lead guitar
Daniele Belli - acoustic guitar, double bass
Dario Cei – flute
Chris Lyons - violin, viola
Ido Romano - ney
Samuel Chacon - fretless bass
Austris Apenis - French horn

Guest musicians:
Martina Veronika Horváth – Track 4
Lambert Lédeczy – Track 1, 4, 6
Bálint Bokodi – Track 2, 3
Gábor Veres – Track7, 9
Gábor Dudás – Track 6
Breno Machado – Track 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
Daniele Belli – Track 5
Dario Cei – Track 5
Ido Romano – Track 6
Samuel Chacon – Track 3
Austris Apenis – Track 4, 7

Cover artwork: 
Photography by Orsolya Karancz
Lay-out by Tamás Kátai

Links:
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https://www.youtube.com/user/kataitamas

Booking contact: kataitamas@gmail.com

THY CATAFALQUE live
28 Apr 23 Bratislava (SK) Majestic Music Club
11 May 23 Budapest (HU) Budapest Park
30 Jun 23 Orfu (HU) Fishing on Orfu Festival

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Pre-save: https://orcd.co/thycatalfold

Formats:
Digital
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Vinyl in various colours

STRETCH Releases New Single "FLAVORTOWN" featuring Black Oxygen to all major platforms!

Meet "STRETCH"! He is an Artist, Entrepreneur, Restaurateur, TV Personality, BBQ Aficionado and the visionary creator of Grinders by STRETCH restaurants & franchise company; Grinders KC Concert Venue, (USA Today's #1 Pick for "Best Kansas City Nightlife") and their retail support “sister company,” STRETCH Specialties, LLC, which creates and sells Grinders Signature Hot Sauces.

STRETCH has appeared on dozens of hit television programs like: Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, Guys Big Bite, Cutthroat Kitchen, Guy's Grocery Games, Travel Channel’s "Pizza Paradise", Spike TV’s "Bar Rescue", Animal Planet’s “Eating the Enemy”, Discovery Channel’s Monster House, Destination America’s BBQ Pitmasters, PBS’ BBQ with Franklin, BIG BAD BBQ Brawl, Man VS Food (Casey Webb), and multiple appearances on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

STRETCH has twice toured with Guy Fieri on their national “Foodapalooza Roadshow” and the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, showcasing his custom-made 25-gallon Monster Margarita Machine live on stage to audiences of thousands. He even rocked the main stage at 2016 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

In 2018, Grinders Signature Sauces launched both Grinders BBQ Sauce & Grinders Meat RUB, a BBQ seasoning (& a treat for your meat) that won top 5 honors at the American Royal, (out of nearly 600 entrants from 23 nations). While they were there, the Grinders Competition BBQ TEAM achieved a rare “perfect score” in the Chicken category.

STRETCH remains committed to entertaining and feeding US Military Personnel with Messlords, a globetrotting troop of fellow celebrity chefs in collaboration with Navy MWR, and while COVID has derailed most of their international travel, they are still connecting with fans and troops via cable TV and custom short cooking videos.

In 2019 the National Barbeque & Grilling Association tapped STRETCH for Meet the Masters, “a master class,” also featuring Myron Mixon, and in 2020 they further honored him with the coveted Legends Award - The Spirit of BBQ. After that, COVID changed a lot, so the travel was replaced with video and overnight services to appear on Triple D Nation & a special “Takeout” Edition of DDD titled “Flavortown Comes Home.”

STRETCH collaborated with the rock band BLACK OXYGEN on both a multi-festival nominated short film Life Is Beautiful as well as co-creating another award winning KC Style BBQ sauce branded as “Bangin BBQ.”

2023 promises to be a banner year, as STRETCH works to bring fresh new content to broadcast and streaming television, creating new public art, chasing after his adorable nine year-old twins (nicknamed “the Mugwamps”), developing & hosting exciting new TV shows, growing the “Grinders by STRETCH” restaurant brand, and slow-smoking some award-winning Competition BBQ on the National KCBS BBQ Circuit.

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Another Day Dawns Get "Bitter" With Video For Explosive New Single — WATCH

Pennsylvania band Another Day Dawns — singer Dakota Sean, guitarist Tyler Ritter, bassist Jerome Betz, and drummer Nick McGeehan — have shared the video for their crackling new single "Bitter." Watch the clip, directed by Max Portnoy (drummer for Code Orange, Tallah). 

"'Bitter' really goes to the root of uncomfortable situations with people in our lives that never get addressed, and there's just this kinda 'off' feeling about them," Sean explains, offering insight into the track. "In this case, it's a parental figure that left at a young age, which made me go through life in a bitter way. As I've gotten older, I've learned that separation really is the best defense in these scenarios. But unfortunately, that 'what if' will always be in the back of your mind."

Another Day Dawns will spend the spring touring with Bush and Breaking Benjamin. They will also support Filter for a spate of dates at the end of May. All dates are below.

ANOTHER DAY DAWNS ON TOUR:
WITH BREAKING BENJAMIN + BUSH:
4/26 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
5/2 — Charleston, WV — Coliseum & Conv Center
5/3 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Amphitheater
5/5 — Huntsville, AL — Von Braun Center
5/6 — Biloxi, MS — MS Coast Coliseum
5/8 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
5/10 — Park City, KS — Hartman Arena
5/11 — Camdenton, MO — Lake Ozarks Amphitheater
5/13 — Dubuque, IA — Five Flags Center
5/14 — Milwaukee, WI — Rave / Eagles Ballroom
5/16 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
5/18 — Wilkes-Barre, PA — Mohegan Sun Arena
5/20 — Lexington, KY — Lex Center – Rupp Arena
5/21 — Pikeville, KY — Appalachian Center Arena
5/23 — Knoxville, TN — UT Thompson-Boling

WITH FILTER:
5/26 — Winchester, VA — Blue Fox Billiards
5/27 — Syracuse, NY — Kegs Canalside
6/1 — Leesburg, VA — TallyHo Theater
6/3 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans

FESTIVAL:
9/23 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life

ABOUT ANOTHER DAY DAWNS:
ANOTHER DAY DAWNS continue their ascent as one of the most exciting portents of heavy rock with the release of their new single and Century Media debut, "Bitter." The band, along with producer Steve Sopchak (Ice Nine Kills. Motionless In White) and mixer Jeff Dunne (Brand of Sacrifice, Ice Nine Kills), brings together a pummeling riffiness and unforgettable sense of melody that defines the Wilkes-Barre, PA-based band as a force to be reckoned with. 
  
"Bitter" is the next step for ANOTHER DAY DAWNS, who began making a racket of their own as high school aged friends in 2010. Countless electric and acoustic shows later, opening for the likes of Sevendust, Starset, and Atreyu as well as rock festivals including Aftershock, Blue Ridge, and Louder Than Life, they've honed themselves into a powerhouse in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. The independent release of their 2018 EP, A Different Life, landed them a charting spot on Billboard's rock charts which solidified their foundation in the active rock market, while the singles "Taste of Heaven" and "Forget Me Not" from  2020's Stranger EP release were mainstays on the Mediabase Active Rock chart as well as DSP Playlists. 
 
Presently finishing their first full length for Century Media with Sopchak and Dunne, ANOTHER DAY DAWNS are gearing up for their first full-fledged arena tour with Breaking Benjamin and Bush (4/26-5/23) and a club jaunt with Filter (5/26-6/3) with festivals including Louder Than Life (9/23) already on the books. In 2023, the next generation of rock has a new face — ANOTHER DAY DAWNS. 

The Stone Eye Announce Their New Single "Not My Circus"

The Stone Eye Release Their New Single "NOT MY CIRCUS". The Stone Eye is that spot on the sun that burns a memory into each layer of immersive sound. Not to be placed in a box, their stylistic music continues to be released with "NOT MY CIRCUS".

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'"Not My Circus"  was conceived following a couple of unique events- firstly, seeing Ween live and experiencing them absolutely shred my (Steve) face-off at the Met Theater in December of 2021, and my buddy Mike Matteson telling me that "You should write more songs in four with an easily identifiable rhythm".

Experiencing Ween live, had inspired me to try and write a song that was a bit out there for us style-wise, yet have it still maintain that Stone Eye sound and feel. Mike's words definitely played a role in the songwriting process as well, as I tried not to veer too far off the deep end when it came to rhythmic experimentation within the riffs and keep it relatively grounded and (mostly) in four. Lyrically, it's a jab at the whole indie/hipster world following some heat I received for my Doordash on tour comments in the twitter-verse. It's about as autobiographical as I have ever been!" - Stephen Burdick

VIDEO CREDITS:

Video directed & edited by: Stephen Burdick. 

MUSIC CREDITS:

Recorded by: Michael Kerchner, Stephen Burdick 

Mixed by: Stephen Burdick 

Mastered by: Paul Logus (PDX Mastering) 

Produced by: The Stone Eye  

Lyrics by: Stephen Burdick  

Music by: The Stone Eye 

ABOUT

Grab a beer, throw up your legs, and let out a sigh of relief. A new era is born; or at least, something like that. Philadelphia’s premier fuzz-filled rockers are ushering in 2023 with new music throughout the year, and have arrived at their second single, "Not My Circus". Formed in 2014 by some buddies in High School with a shared love for music and endless amounts of ambition (sometimes to the point of absurdity), The Stone Eye is a band that prides itself in tackling multiple genres within one cohesive package; usually topped off with thunderous rhythm, loud guitars, and haunting vocals. It was not always this way though, and that's part of the appeal. Throughout the band's long history, musical evolution and experimentation have been at the forefront of each member's mind. What happens if you cross pop-sensibilities with traditional metal? Or maybe throw some funk in there for the ladies? Perhaps this song needs a hand pan? Why not! With every new release, The Stone Eye is providing new perspectives on tried genres, and that's... well, cool. These upcoming releases are absolutely no exception to that now-established mantra, so strap on in, grab that beer we were talking about earlier, and enjoy the ride.

"Not My Circus" is the second of four singles & music videos cultivated in a twelve-track album entitled Fata Morgana, which is scheduled for an April 28th, 2023 release. Fata Morgana and the aforementioned singles with be made available through Electric Talon Records on CD, Cassette, and Digital mediums.

BAND MEMBERS

Stephen Burdick - Guitar, Vocals

Christian Mechem - Guitar, Vocals

Mike Pacca - Bass, Vocals

Jeremiah Bertin - Drums

Purchase Links:

Single: https://ingrv.es/not-my-circus-rha-2

Album: https://thestonedeye.bandcamp.com/album/fata-morgana

Social Media

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Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/thestoneeyeband/

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Spotify Single: "Not My Circus"

https://open.spotify.com/track/5Yd1ZEDU7oRDvhCjgEfgrl?si=dea96902301b4849

TikTok: 

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Twitch: 

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Label Website: 

http://electrictalonrecords.com/

Merchandise: 

https://thestonedeye.bandcamp.com/merch

Purchase "Not My Circus":

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Global Doom Supergroup MMXX Share New Single, "Alone", Featuring Mick Moss of Antimatter

Announce 'The Next Wave' EP Out April 14th

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Global doom metal supergroup MMXX have announced their new EP 'The Next Wave' will be released via Candlelight on April 14th.

Ahead of this the band have released their first single and video, "Alone", which features guest vocalist Mick Moss (Antimatter, Sleeping Pulse). 

Check out the official lyric video, "Alone", feat. Mick Moss 

Born during the initial worldwide lockdown and incubated as the seasons passed, doom metal supergroup MMXX began as the sound of global isolation. Not unlike the pandemic itself, MMXX has long harboured an unseen chapter: 'The Next Wave'.

First single, "Alone" is an anthemic five-minute funeral march featuring the unmistakable Mick Moss (Antimatter, Sleeping Pulse). The full three song EP includes the metallic and driving "Isolation" featuring Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow the Sun), and the melancholic and ethereal "Echoes" featuring Alicia Nurho. 

'The Next Wave' EP will be released on vinyl by Candlelight and like its 2022 full-length predecessor 'Sacred Cargo', contains stunning artwork from Portuguese fine-art photographer Henri Prestes.

Comments the band: "The pandemic proved an especially inspiring and creatively prolific time for MMXX. Our desire to keep 'Sacred Cargo' short enough to fit on a single vinyl, and our preferred sequencing of songs meant we had a few songs from the 'Sacred Cargo' session left. As you will discover, they are by no means inferior, and we are pleased they will soon join our previous album as the ultimate epilogue to a global collaboration originating in the epicentre of pandemic isolation." 

At the core of MMXX is Andrea Chiodetti (ex-The Foreshadowing) on guitars and keys, Jesse Haff on drums (Daylight Dies and Gökböri) and Egan O’Rourke on bass (Daylight Dies). Together they channelled inspiration for composition after composition to collaborate with a geographically, culturally, and stylistically diverse collection of celebrated vocalists and musicians from around the world.

MMXX’s debut offering, 'Sacred Cargo' (2022), displayed the project’s signature multifarious approach to doom metal with upcoming EP, 'The New Wave', building upon the foundations laid by its predecessor with a newfound conviction.

MMXX are:

Andrea Chiodetti - Guitar/Keys

Jesse Haff - Drums

Egan O’Rourke - Bass

NEAL SCHON Announces Long-Awaited Official Release of 'Journey Through Time', Set for Release on May 19

NEAL SCHON

Announces Long-Awaited Official Release of

'Journey Through Time'

Set for Release on May 19!

Pre-Order HERE

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Neal Schon's 'Journey Through Time', a live concert recorded on February 9, 2018 at The Independent In San Francisco, CA, on May 19, 2023.

This is the show where Neal Schon, founding member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted band Journey, first debuted 'Journey Through Time' along with two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and former Journey and Santana bandmate, Gregg Rolie. Joining Schon and Rolie were current Journey member Deen Castronovo on vocals and drums, Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake) on bass, and John Varn on keyboards and vocals.

Performing to a sold out crowd for a benefit show to raise money for victims of the fires that had ravaged the North Bay area of the San Francisco region in October 2017, the band played songs spanning Journey’s entire catalog, largely focusing on the band’s '70s repertoire, including the band's first three albums, 'Journey', 'Look Into The Future', and 'Next'.

Watch a performance of the classic Journey track "Lights"

Multi-Grammy nominated Schon founded Journey in 1972 and remains the sole consistent member, having participated in every album and tour to date. Before founding Journey, Schon was also a member of Santana and has performed with a variety of other acts including Bad English, Hardline, and HSAS and with Jan Hammer and Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, Free).

He has released 10 solo albums over the course of his career as well, with his guitar style being described as soulful and melodic and admired by such fellow legends as Eric Clapton and Prince. Journey’s worldwide sales have reached over 100 million records, making them one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time. Chart-topping hits such as “Don’t Stop Believin­’,” “Open Arms", “Lights", “Faithfully", and “When You Love a Woman” are regarded as some of the defining songs of the rock n' roll musical canon.

Line-Up:

Neal Schon - Guitar

Gregg Rolie - Keyboards, Vocals

Marco Mendoza - Bass

Deen Castronovo - Drums, Vocals

John Varn - Keyboards, Vocals

NE OBLIVISCARIS Shares New Live Video for Shares New Song, "Misericorde I - As The Flesh Falls"

Progressive metal outfit NE OBLIVISCARIS is now premiering the new song, "Misericorde I - As The Flesh Falls" in anticipation of the release of the band's new album, 'Exul,' which is due this Friday, March 24! The song can be found below.

The band comments, "We present to you Part 1 of 2 of our 16 minute+ epic 'Misericorde,' a song that delves into the subject of dealing with terminal illness. It's about your body betraying you, the inner battle both physical and mental (and the range of emotions that come with it), which eventually becomes apparent to others as your health deteriorates letting your armour fall away."

ICYMI: NE OBLIVISCARIS recently debuted a new live video for its seminal song, "And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope," which was recorded in Melbourne (AU) on May 10, 2019 at 170 Russell. The clip is taken from an upcoming 'Live in Melbourne' Blu-Ray performance that will only be available via the special collector's edition of 'Exul!' Limited to just 2,000 copies, the special item also contains 'Exul' on CD, a 16-page booklet, and a unique media book with a mount-it-yourself acrylic box, figurine and logo! The video can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

In addition, NE OBLIVISCARIS' European/UK tour is just weeks away, kicking off on May 5! For all upcoming live dates and tickets, visit the band's website HERE.

'Exul' is due March 24, 2023! The band's stunning video for the new song "Graal" can be found HERE.

Pre-orders for 'Exul' can be found HERE while the album can be pre-saved on streaming services HERE.

NE OBLIVISCARIS will be embarking on a North American tour with support from label-mates BEYOND CREATION! The full run is as follows:

NE OBLIVISCARIS + BEYOND CREATION (w/ PERSEFONE):

10/05: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage [TICKETS]

10/06: Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts [TICKETS]

10/07: Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry [TICKETS]

10/08: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade [TICKETS]

10/10: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]

10/11: Orlando, FL @ The Haven [TICKETS]

10/13: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live [TICKETS]

10/14: Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge [TICKETS]

10/15: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center [TICKETS]

10/17: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater [TICKETS]

10/18: Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater [TICKETS]

10/20: San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues [TICKETS]

10/21: Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco Theater [TICKETS]

10/22: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge [TICKETS]

10/24: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall [TICKETS]

10/25: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory [TICKETS]

10/26: Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse [TICKETS]

10/27: Portland, OR @ BossaNova Ballroom [TICKETS]

10/28: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]

10/29: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater [TICKETS]

10/31: Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room [TICKETS]

11/01: Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre [TICKETS]

11/03: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]

11/04: Lincoln, NE @ Royal Grove [TICKETS]

11/05: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line [TICKETS]

11/07: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [TICKETS]
11/08: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom [TICKETS]

11/09: Toronto, ON @ Opera House [TICKETS]

11/10: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda [TICKETS]

11/11: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall [TICKETS]

11/13: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater [TICKETS]

Drum tracking for Exul, the fourth long-player from Australian extreme progressive metallers NE OBLIVISCARIS, started in March 2020. There is an ominous tone to that date: March 2020. The pandemic demarcation line. That month, Daniel Presland laid down his drums in Nashville, Tennessee, with American producer Mark Lewis. As flight cancellations increased and borders shuttered, Presland made it home literally hours before Australia closed theirs. Lewis, guitarist Benjamin Baret and bassist Martino Garattoni weren’t as lucky. They were due to land in Australia in the days that followed to continue tracking, but were forced to remain overeseas indefinitely. With recording studios shuttered throughout Melbourne, a slow, tedious, life-altering two-year grind to complete Exul ensued for NE OBLIVISCARIS. 

What should have been the continued upward swing after 2017’s critically acclaimed Urn turned into the most fraught moment of NE OBLIVISCARIS’s career. Clean vocalist and violinist Tim Charles says the period “came close to breaking us completely.” It was a time filled with death, relationships breaking down, despair and financial loss. Presland, NE OBLIVISCARIS’s drummer since 2005, amicably parted ways in early 2022, throwing yet another wrench into the band’s plans. 

There are, however, happy accidents scattered throughout the creation of Exul. The extra, unexpected downtime allowed the band to fine-tune and even re-write parts previously set in stone before the pandemic. Charles’s violin solo at the end of “Graal” is a prime example: His original idea wasn’t fully realized until he revisited the song in early 2021 and promptly came up with a new part. It was a classic “a-ha” moment that improved the song. 

“Getting an opportunity to have a song mostly done for a year or so and then go back to it, find what you loved about it the first time and maybe even improve it in some ways was a nice silver lining from all the delays,” says Charles. “I think because we had so many delays that were out of our control, we were even more determined to take our time to make sure when the time came to record and to mix, that we ensured it was the absolute best it could be in every way.” 

Seven additional studios and three more countries later, Exul was finally mixed and mastered in July 2022.

The album personifies NE OBLIVISCARIS’s distinctive, boundary-pushing ethos. The band’s trademark blend of emotion and beauty is as towering as ever, if not even more compelling, particularly how Charles’s violin lines carefully weave their way around Baret and fellow guitarist Matt Klavins’ riffing. The duality of Charles’s clean vocals and Xenoyr’s growls remains the narrative anchor, elevating songs that emanate sophistication and are a masterclass in composition. 

“Our approach is always the same,” says Charles, “which is essentially to just write and see what comes out. Exul definitely had its challenges during the songwriting process. Part of the beauty of how our music comes together is that we are quite different individuals bringing an array of ideas together. From there, we work out how to combine them into something that is seamless and beautiful to us. We were determined to make this our best and most complete album yet, which definitely resulted in it taking longer. But we are so proud of this album and it’s exciting to finally share it with the world.” 
 
The album’s centerpiece is the two-part “Misericorde I – As the Flesh Fails” and “Misericorde – Anatomy of Quiescence.” (A NE OBLIVISCARIS album is not complete without a multi-part epic!) According to Charles, Part II began by taking a song they thought was finished (Pt I) and asking, “What if after that…?” The band then wrote a section that took the piece in a new direction and what was a 7 minute song, became an almost 17 minute 2 part epic. 

“The bulk of Part I was written more so by Benji and Martino,” notes Charles. “You can hear the very guitar-driven approach present throughout that track. Part II, by contrast, was written more so by myself in collaboration with others and the emphasis changes more towards expansive solos and slow-developing sections that build towards the epic finale. These two tracks are a great example of how it’s the combination of our different strengths as songwriters spread across an album that results in the sound that is 'NE OBLIVISCARIS'.”

Charles’s violin parts, whether on “Misericorde II,” “Equus” or “Suspyre,” exude confidence. The instrument has always been central to the band’s sound. On Exul, Charles’s violin playing is taken to another level. “I think that over the years, in regards to how my violin interacts within NeO’s music, I’ve simply continued to add more strings to my bow, so to speak,” he says. “With ‘Exul,’ I definitely explored even further the use of layers of violin and viola parts to create a more textured feel compared to other albums. ‘Mesericorde II’ was definitely a bit of a breakthrough song for me, where I felt I could utilize the strings in a way that hadn’t been done in NeO’s music before. In the end, whatever serves the song best is always the aim and having more ways of creating music makes it easier to serve the song.”

The Exul album title came to Xen when he was summing up the album’s feeling musically and lyrically. Coincidentally, it matched the experience of most people during the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “I think everyone at some point has felt at odds with the world around them, felt alone, cast out, or misunderstood,” says Xen. “Exul felt right to use in a broader sense and as a lone word, for we each have our own history and a story of exile.

“Overall, there’s a darker core to this album, perhaps more ominous than previous releases,” he continues. “However abstract the lyrics are, they involve some form of unwanted departure — all journeys into torment, passion, longing and even despair. They touch on the process of physical and psychological destruction that comes from that sense or reality of being exiled, whether forced from one’s land, ostracised from a community, shunned by a religion, or even simply being treated differently for being who they are.” 

Touring will factor heavily into NE OBLIVISCARIS’s 2023 plans. The band will embark on headlining tours worldwide that will hit new territories. As luck would have it, the return to live show activity will coincide with the release of Exul and the band’s 20th anniversary. As one of Australia’s leading extreme metal exports, there is a distinct sense of gratitude from Charles and his bandmates. They’re looking forward to sharing it with fans when they resume touring. 

“Simply getting the opportunity to perform music that we’ve written on stages around the world to people that genuinely love and connect with it,” finishes Charles when talking about NE OBLIVISCARIS’s 20-year journey. “There is something incredibly special about the energy that exists between an artist and audience at a concert and it’s an honor to get the opportunity to spend 2023 connecting with people in that way once more.”

Style: Progressive Extreme Metal

Recording Info:
•    Exul was produced, mixed & mastered by Mark Lewis, Nashville, USA
•    Co-produced by Ne Obliviscaris
•    Drums Performed by Dan Presland & Engineered by Mark Lewis at Addiction Studios, Nashville, USA
•    Additional Drum Engineering by John Douglass
•    Bass recorded at Domination Studio, Italy by Simone Bertozzi and Simone Mularoni
•    Acoustic Guitars recorded at Bud Studios, Merignac, France by Mathieu Pascal
•    Harsh Vocals recorded at Audio Ninja Studios, Melbourne, Australia by Troy McCosker
•    Violin and Viola on all tracks and Clean Vocals on tracks 5 & 6 recorded and engineered by Troy McCosker at Pony Music, Melbourne.
•    Clean Vocals on Tracks 1, 2, 3 & 4 recorded at Studio TC, Melbourne, Australia
•    Additional Clean vocal engineering by Anthony Iorio
•    Benjamin & Matt’s rhythm guitars were recorded in their home studios in France and Australia and re-amped by Mark Lewis in Nashville.

Recording line-up:
Xen- Harsh Vocals
Tim Charles – Clean Vocals, Violin, Viola & Keyboards
Benjamin Baret- Lead Guitars
Matthew Klavins- Guitar
Martino Garattoni - Bass
Dan Presland- Drums

Current line-up:
Xen- Harsh Vocals
Tim Charles – Clean Vocals, Violin, Viola & Keyboard
Benjamin Baret- Lead & Acoustic Guitar
Matthew Klavins- Guitar
Martino Garattoni – Bass

Guest musicians:
Additional Violin on tracks 1, 2 & 3 performed by Emma Charles
Additional vocals on Track 1 performed by Alana K Vocal
Cello on Tracks 1 & 4 performed by Dalai Theofilopoulou
Cover artwork: Xen

Links:
www.facebook.com/NeObliviscarisBand
www.instagram.com/neobliviscarisofficial
www.twitter.com/neobliviscaris3
www.youtube.com/NeObliviscaris
www.neobliviscarissom.bandcamp.com
www.patreon.com/neobliviscaris
https://www.neobliviscaris.com.au/

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NeO-exul
Download/Stream: https://orcd.co/neoexul

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Digibox
Vinyl in various colours
Cassette

Guitar Super Shredder Joey Concepcion Releases his Sophomore Solo Album & It’s a Musical Masterpiece!

CT native guitar virtuoso and super shredder Joey Concepcion has just released his brand new full length solo album Divine Technical Machine on Mindsnap Music/Combat Records and it’s a musical masterpiece. The album is now available worldwide on all major platforms today, March 17th, 2023! The album was mixed and produced by Joey Concepcion and mastered by Nicky Bellmore at Dexter's Lab Recroding.

Check out the single and video for "Giant Spider Attack On The City" below

Pick up the album here: Joey Concepcion - Divine Technical Machine

“I am excited and relieved all in one to finally have a killer home for my new music. Not only am I good friends with one of the main owners of Mindsnap Music, (Opus, one of my former bandmates), but I trust their team dearly. I also know they’ll work hard to help get my music out to the masses so it can be heard. A lot of time, effort, blood, sweat, tears, and finances have gone into making my new record! Hope you guys enjoy it," says Joey Concepcion (Solo Artist/Guitarist).

Anyone into heavy guitar driven music will appreciate this album. Like most solo guitarist albums, it’s not just one giant solo or non-stop noodling, there are great melodies within the songs too. Joey C. can not only play guitar like a monster with his abilities being put side by side like some of the guitar greats of past and present, but he is also super humble. The album features well known guitar gurus and some of his personal heroes like Christopher Amott, Jeff Loomis, Marc Rizzo, and more.

“Joey C's songs are full of memorable hooks and I really like the controlled dissonance he's using in several of these songs. With chops to spare I believe he is somewhat of an Evil Satriani. The band here is intense as well. The drums are perfectly executed and compliment and telegraph the changes in the songs. A must hear for any heavy edge guitarists and drummers out there," says Chris Poland (ex-Megadeth/Kings of Thrash/Ohm guitarist).

Metal heads & guitar lovers… Do not sleep on this album!

Joey Concepcion has toured in Europe playing guitar for Dark Tranquility, and has filled in for Arch Enemy on guitar, toured and played with Jasta of Hatebreed, Armageddon with Chris Amontt, The Absence, Once Human, Sanctuary, and Dead By Wednesday. He has also played on albums with Lost Symphony sharing solos with Marty Friedman, Jeff Loomis, Jimi Bell, and many more amazing and legendary guitarists!

Joey C. has also played major festivals all over the world such as Loud Park Japan, Summer Breeze Germany, Reload Festival Germany, and Alcatrazz Festival Belgium, to name a few.

Joey Concepcion is also endorsed by Jackson Guitars, Dimarzio Pickups, D’Addario Strings, & Dunlop.

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Facebook

Instagram

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Hollywood Vampires Announce "Live In Rio" Album + Share "I Got A Line On You" Live Video — WATCH🧛

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES SHARE VIDEO FOR "I GOT A LINE ON YOU" 

SONG TAKEN FROM UPCOMING ALBUM LIVE IN RIO OUT JUNE 2 VIA EARMUSIC

With "I Got A Line On You," we get a glimpse into one of the most spectacular live shows of the last few years.

The new single is the prelude to the first live album by Hollywood Vampires, which will be released by earMUSIC on June 2.

With singer Alice Cooper, superstar Johnny Depp, Aerosmith legend Joe Perry, and producer + songwriter Tommy Henriksen, the band has a top-class lineup.

Watch the music video below.

Stream the song here.

With Live in Rio, The Hollywood Vampires probably played their biggest and most legendary gig in front of more than 100,000 fans. The accompanying music video shows the sheer magnitude of this concert and the reactions that this song still evokes in people — even 55 years after it was written. Originally by the American rock band Spirit, Hollywood Vampires cover this classic in their very own way. Rocking, driving, and full of energy, "I Got A Line On You" seems revitalized and bristles with power. It's a three-minute track with hit potential.

In 2015, the Hollywood Vampires not only released their first album, but also played one of their biggest concerts, which will now be released as their first live album. After this success and the media interest in the ultimate rock group, sold-out concerts, and tours all over the world followed, and in 2019, finally, the second album Rise. Over 50,000 physical units sold, millions of streams, and worldwide cover stories in major magazines later, fans, press and the band were ready to bring these songs to the stage. Unfortunately, part of the tour had to be postponed due to the pandemic and will finally be made up for this summer. Fittingly, the first live album will be released a few days earlier on June 2.

The new album Live in Rio will be released as CD+DVD Digipak, CD+Blu-ray Digipak, limited + numbered 2LP Gatefold Black, and can be pre-ordered here.

NACHTBLUT Releases New Official Video for “Kaltes Herz”

German Dark Metal Pioneers

NACHTBLUT

Release New Official Video for Bone-Shaking

“Kaltes Herz”

Touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Kicking Off Today!

New Album, 'Vanitas', Out Now | Order HERE!

German dark metal pioneers NACHTBLUT are back to hit venues all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland on their Vanitas Tour, starting today in Stuttgart.

To set stages for this infernal live experience, the band has just revealed a brand new official music video for their song “Kaltes Herz” (engl. Cold Heart). It represents the quintessence of NACHTBLUT by combining a dark and morbid mood with on point lyrics that don’t mince words.

“Kaltes Herz” is cut from the band’s sixth full-length album, 'Vanitas', released in October 2020 via Napalm Records. Accompanied by a brand new official video, the song draws the listener into the band’s musical maelstrom in a classifying NACHTBLUT manner. Don’t miss your chance to join the cult and experience NACHTBLUT live on stage!

The band states:

"Today, our own VANITAS TOUR will kick off. We’re more than happy this is finally happening after we had to reschedule the tour, due to the Covid-Pandemic. 

"This will be an awesome tour; many shows are sold out already, and for several cities just a few tickets are left. We don’t take this for granted, especially after the last two years. We’re stoked about the support by our fans and thankful to everyone involved.

"To celebrate the start, we’re giving you 'Kaltes Herz'. This video was shot during the “Homecoming Tour” with our friends Lord Of The Lost and is a great flashback to an awesome tour, as well as a hint for what to expect attending the VANITAS TOUR. 

We see you tonight or very soon!"

Watch the New Video for “Kaltes Herz”

A dark work of art between transience and infinity.

 Songs like “Die Toten vergessen nicht” (engl. the dead don’t forget) shine with an unmistakably dark and orchestral sound that will cause shivers to run down the listener’s spine, while the folk-influenced song “Leierkinder” (engl. children of the lyre) convinces with addictive rhythms and moving lyrics. With 'Vanitas', dark metal giants NACHTBLUTcreate a symbolic work of art somewhere between transience and infinity.

NACHTBLUT on 'Vanitas':

"'Vanitas' combines many elements, from melodic songs, electronic sounds to heavy, fast riffs. We merged those to one harmonious oeuvre and we’re more than happy and excited about the result. As the title reveals, the idea of transiency and mortality is a major topic on this record and has been influenced by the Danse Macabre and the Vanitas still life paintings. But this did not limit us to not speak out about injustices and bringing up painful subjects, nor to be less contentious."

NACHTBLUT are:

Askeroth - vocals

Ablaz - bass

Skoll - drums

Greif - guitar

BLACKBRAID Featured on Cover of "The Decibel Magazine Tour 2023" Issue

STREAM 'BLACKBRAID I' HERE

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Native American Black Metal project BLACKBRAID has landed its first ever magazine cover as part of Decibel Magazine's May 2023 issue, which celebrates the upcoming Decibel Magazine tour! BLACKBRAID will be supporting DARK FUNERAL, CATTLE DECAPITATION, and 200 STAB WOUNDS on its first ever North American tour, which kicks off on May 11 in Santa Ana, CA and will circle around the continent before concluding in Los Angeles, CA on June 10. Tickets can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Before they trek out across the U.S. under the Decibel banner, Swedish black metal headliners Dark Funeral, compassionate death metal masters Cattle Decapitation and newcomers 200 Stab Wounds and Blackbraid have laid claim to the May 2023 cover to divulge their secrets on what’s in store. Don’t wait until this issue is gone; pick up your copy today HERE.

In addition, BLACKBRAID has recently been added to the upcoming New York City date of the tour! The full itinerary can be found below!

ICYMI: BLACKBRAID recently unveiled a pummeling live video for the song "Barefoot Ghost Dance on Blood Soaked Soil!" The clip was filmed during Blackbraid's sold out performance at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, NY in conjunction with "A Sortilege of Hell" festival, which took place on October 7th, 2022! The clip can be found at THIS LOCATION.

The song is taken from Blackbraid's debut full-length, Blackbraid I, which was released in the summer of 2022. The album can be ordered, downloaded, or streamed HERE.

Blackbraid I can be ordered via Bandcamp, The Official Blackbraid MerchStore (USA), Neuropa Records Store (UK), and Plastichead Megastore (EU).

Blackbraid is a solo indigenous black metal project from from the depths of the Adirondack wilderness creating music as raw and powerful as the mountains from whence it came… 

BLACKBRAID Live Dates (North America):

(The Decibel Magazine Tour 2023):

GET TICKETS HERE

05/11: Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory

05/12: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

05/13: Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey

05/15: Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

05/16: Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room

05/17: Houston, TX @ The Warehouse

05/19: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

05/20: Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse

05/21: Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

05/23: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

05/24: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza **NEWLY ADDED**

05/26: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda

05/27: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre

05/28: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom

05/30: Chicago, IL @ The Metro

05/31: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

06/02: Denver, CO @ The Summit

06/03: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

06/05: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

06/06: Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theater

06/07: Portland, OR @ The Roseland Ballroom

06/09: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

06/10: Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theater

Creator of BLACKBRAID: 

Sgah’gahsowáh

Follow // Listen:

Bandcamp

Spotify

Apple Music

YouTube

Instagram

Shop/Pre-order:

Official Merch Store (USA)

Neuropa Records Store (UK)

Plastichead Megastore (EU)

Album Art: Adrian Baxter

Photographer: Wolf Mountain Productions

Blackbraid is an independent artist and is not contracted to or owned by any music label. 

Due to overwhelming demand, legendary rockers TESLA announce additional performances for new Las Vegas residency at House of Blues Las Vegas

Due to overwhelming demand and following a sold-out opening weekend, legendary rockers TESLA have added five additional shows to their highly-anticipated TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Celebrating their 36 years of entertaining rock audiences around the world, TESLA: The Las Vegas Residencywill add five additional dates, beginning with Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $59.50 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, March 24, 2023 at 10 a.m. PT.

TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas performance dates (Doors at 7:30 p.m.):
• Friday, March 17, 2023
• Saturday, March 18, 2023
• Wednesday, March 22, 2023
• Friday, March 24, 2023
• Saturday, March 25, 2023

Additional shows include:
• Friday, Sept. 29, 2023
• Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023
• Monday, Oct. 4, 2023
• Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2023
• Thursday, Oct. 7, 2023

During their exclusive residency, TESLA will touch all sides of their unique discography including the heavier edge of electric songs like “Modern Day Cowboy,” “Hang Tough,” and “Edison’s Medicine,” as well as their acoustic driven songs such as “Signs” and “Love Song” (two Top 10 Billboard charting hits).

“We are very excited to be able to perform consecutive nights residing at the same venue because we plan to dig into our catalog and change up our set lists for each show,” said Frank Hannon, TESLA lead guitarist. “This will make it interesting for our loyal fans who will attend in the spectacular city of Las Vegas!”

“We, in TESLA, are very excited to be doing our very first ever residency in Las Vegas, of all places, where Elvis did his residency,” said Brian Wheat, TESLA bassist. “We look forward to bringing the legacy of TESLA’S music to you all!”

Tickets for TESLA: The Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas start at $59.50 plus applicable fees. Additional show dates will go on sale for the public Friday, March 24, 2023 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets are available by visiting https://www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas, MandalayBay.com, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 702-632-7600. Citi is the official pre-sale credit card of TESLA’s residency at House of Blues Las Vegas. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 10 a.m. PT through Citi Entertainment. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citientertainment.com. House of Blues, Live Nation and Ticketmaster pre-sales begin Wednesday, March 23, 2023 at 10 a.m. PT.

The band will be releasing a live album this summer that will include "Time To Rock"plus others all recorded at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis. The band has also revealed more headline dates for 2023. (Dates below). Please get in touch if you would like to attend a show for review or photos.

WATCH TESLA - Official Lyric Video "Time to Rock!" (Live):

TESLA 2023 Tour Dates:

3.22 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (Residency)
3.24 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (Residency)
3.25 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (Residency)
4.01 Snoqualmie, WA Snoqualmie Casino
4.14 Charles Town, WV Hollywood Casino
4.15 Niagara Falls, NY Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4.18 Detroit, MI Sound Board at MotorCity Casino
4.19 Grand Rapids, MI GLC Live at 20 Monroe
4.21 New Buffalo, MI Four Winds Casino Resort
4.22 Manistee, MI Little River Casino Resort
4.25 Williamsport, PA Community Arts Center
4.26 Cincinnati, OH The Andrew J Brady Music Center
4.29 - 5.04 Pt Canaveral, FL Monsters of Rock 2023 Cruise
5.05 Orlando, FL House Of Blues SOLD OUT
5.06 Orlando, FL House Of Blues 2nd show added
5.25 Morton, MN Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel on sale 2/17/23
5.26 Omaha, NE The Admiral
6.09 Wendover, NV Peppermill Concert Hall on sale 4.11.23
6.10 Lincoln, CA The Venue @ Thunder Valley Resort
6.16 Durant, OK Choctaw Casinos & Resort
6.17 Hot Springs, AR Timberwood Amphitheater
8.04 Northfield, OH MGM Northfield Park
9.29 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (Residency)
9.30 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (Residency)
10.4 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (Residency)
10.6 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (Residency)
10.7 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues (Residency)

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid-80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith.

The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to TESLA, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinum The Great Radio Controversy included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”. Suddenly, TESLA, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, TESLAhelped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from TESLA include platinum selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material including 9 new albums since 2000 and recently debuted their new single, “Time To Rock!”

TESLA has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in the post-grunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive, but thrive. TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.

TESLA Band Members:
Vocals: Jeff Keith
Guitar: Frank Hannon
Guitar: Dave Rude
Bass: Brian Wheat

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alt. Announce New Album "ABEYANCE" + Share "A.D.D." Video — WATCH

STREAM "A.D.D."

ALT. ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ABEYANCE OUT FRIDAY, JUNE 16

BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "A.D.D."

Abeyance: A state of temporary disuse or inactivity.

More accurately, the polar opposite to Adelaide rockers alt.'s modus operandi, emerging from a turbulent few years armed with rejuvenated focus and ferocity, as well as their debut full-length album ABEYANCE ready to stupefy the senses and catapult one of the city of churches' brightest stars further into the spotlight.

Due out June 16 via Resist Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world, ABEYANCE will feature the group's recent singles "THE GREAT DEPRESSION" and "WRAITH," as well as a brand new track dropping today to accompany alt.'s album announcement: Enter "A.D.D," a futuristic and, at times, industrial wormhole that flits between crystalline calm and stadium-ready, scathing arrangements.

"We didn't really know what ABEYANCE was going to sound like initially," vocalist Dan Richards reveals of the album's early days. "The first two songs that we had for ABEYANCE were polar opposites from each other; they were 'WRAITH' and 'BETTER OFF LEAVING,' the former being pretty much the first proper track and the latter being the last song on the album. We started off trying to fill in the gaps between those at first, but a few songs after that we really found what we wanted the sound to be — and it all really started with 'A.D.D,' that was the first song we wrote that we were like: 'Yep, this is the sound of ABEYANCE!'"

Working on ABEYANCE alongside Marcus Bridge (Northlane), Landon Tewers (The Plot In You), Zach Britt (Dream On, Dreamer), and Trenton Woodley (Hands Like Houses), producer Callan Orr also returned after his work on alt.'s 2020 debut EP dysfunctional — and the end result is nothing short of astonishing.

Wielding songs capable of breaking hearts, shattering speakers, and bewitching ears at every twist and turn, ABEYANCE expertly flexes alt.'s staggering technicality and flourishing grasp on vivid modernity amongst moments of sentimental flair. Initially conceived as a follow up EP to dysfunctional, ABEYANCE is a resounding declaration that alt. are more than ready to take over the world. An album that can trace its roots back to the early days of their debut EP while firmly facing the future, ABEYANCE is alt. assuredly roaring into 2023 with all guns blazing.

Spending years honing their signature brand of punk, pop, electronic, and alternative rock since first erupting onto the scene in 2019, alt. have previously performed with the likes of Karnivool, Cog, sleepmakeswaves, Belle Haven, Bad/Love and, most recently, as the national support for American rockers Saosin during their Australian tour.

The Ongoing Concept Share "Feel Again" Video + Announce Tour Dates — WATCH

STREAM "FEEL AGAIN"

THE ONGOING CONCEPT SHARE "FEEL AGAIN" VIDEO

BAND RETURNS WITH ORIGINAL LINEUP + NEW ALBUM AGAIN OUT MARCH 31 VIA SOLID STATE RECORDS

THE ONGOING CONCEPT are back! 

The band — brothers Dawson Scholz [vocals, guitar], Kyle Scholz [vocals, keys, percussion], and Parker Scholz [drums] along with TJ Nichols [vocals, bass], and Andy Crateau [vocals, guitar] — has announced its fourth album Again, out March 31 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

Not only is this the first taste of new music from the band since 2017 but it also marks the return of the original lineup.

 "'Feel Again' was the first song we started writing and ended up taking the longest to finish," says Dawson. "We were all rusty from not writing together in years, and this song really brought us all back and jump-started our creative flow. There was a lot of growing up and healing that happened between the time the original guys left and when they returned, and this song really showcases that, lyrically. It really brought us all closer, and showed us all how much we have matured over the years and how much we missed creating art through our music."

The Ongoing Concept have announced tour dates, as well. They are below.

THE ONGOING CONCEPT ON TOUR:
4/7 — The Big Dipper — Spokane, WA
4/8 — Mano Oculta — Portland, OR 
4/9 — The Shredder — Boise, ID 
628 — The King Room — Denver, CO
6/29 — John Barleycorn’s — Wichita, KS 
6/30 — The Rino — Kansas City, MO
7/1 + 7/2 — Audiofeed Festival — Urbana, IL 
7/3 — Reverb Lounge — Omaha, NE 
7/5 — Kilby Court — Salt Lake City, UT 

For a little history lesson and how the band came back to its original form, keep reading!

The Ongoing Concept emerged with the now-seminal Saloon back in 2013. On its heels, fan favorite Handmade bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and Top Christian Albums Chart in addition to cracking the Top 30 of the Top Independent Albums Chart. In its wake, Kyle, Parker, and TJ departed, leaving Dawson as the sole original member for Places in 2017. As The Ongoing Concept went dormant, the group's catalog continued to react with listeners as the likes of "Cover Girl" clocked over a million Spotify streams and counting. After a period of quiet, communication mended between Dawson and his brothers Kyle and Parker. Between careers, marriages, and kids, they kicked around the idea of playing together once more.
 
"We’d been playing music since we were six-years-old," notes Dawson. "We lived and breathed the same band together. It's crazy, because I didn't know my brothers outside of music. Taking a break for a few years, we found who we were as normal people and embraced other interests. It was super healthy for all of us. One day, we were hanging out, and I said, 'You know I’ve been working on some little skeletons for songs,' and it made sense. The only reason we got back together was because we had our time apart."
 
They self-produced Again and took their time. The Ongoing Concept integrated "lyrics and Easter Eggs" from previous albums into the record’s framework, embodying the title quite literally.

Savage Hands Announce Drop "Rock Bottom" Video — LISTEN

ROCK BOTTOM EP OUT APRIL 7 VIA SHARPTONE

Savage Hands, a hard rock group hailing from the Maryland and Virginia region, will release the Rock Bottom EP via SharpTone Records on April 7. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for the title track. Watch it below.

"When people read the word 'rock bottom,' they typically associate it with something that’s super negative," the band says. "In this sense, we're using it as if it's just where we come from. We come from a low point in the industry, as everyone else does, and we want to make it known that we're proud of where we came from and we love the grind. It takes a lot to be a musician these days and we're proud of the things we had to do and will continue to do to keep getting our music into new ears. It's celebrating the small victories and respecting the long game."

Prog-Metal Virtuosos STELLAR CIRCUITS To Release New Album, "Sight To Sound," On June 9th Via Nuclear Blast

Hot on the heels of their recent signing to Nuclear Blast Records, progressive-metal powerhouse STELLAR CIRCUITS has revealed details of their sophomore album, "Sight To Sound," which will be released on June 9th. Recorded with Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, He Is Legend), the band's label debut features 11 unforgettable songs, soaked in aggression and replete with incredible technical skill for a truly mind altering listening experience.

Pre-save/Pre-order "Sight To Sound": https://sc.bfan.link/sight-to-sound

Without further ado, STELLAR CIRCUITS has released the record's first single, a hypnotic and hostile track titled "Witch House."

Bassist Jesse Olsen describes the song as a blending of the “rhythmic foundation with a grittiness and rawness that’s always pulled me in, starting from the very beginning. It’s hypnotic and keeps you wanting more.”

Watch the video for "Witch House" below.
Stream "Witch House":  https://sc.bfan.link/witchhouse

About STELLAR CIRCUITS: 

Formed in 2015, Stellar Circuits emerged to combine the conceptual polarities of groove-oriented music with progressive-minded technicality. Over the quartet’s lifespan, they’ve managed to fulfill their own prophecy, formulating a core sound that is complex and layered, while providing a listenability that extends well beyond the rock genre. Visceral, intellectual, groovy, technical, and melodious are rarely indicators that can all be used to describe the aural essence of one band. In the case of Stellar Circuits, the rare combination makes a striking and definitive appearance in all they do. 
 
The Winston-Salem, NC foursome followed their 2015 debut EP with their first full-length album in 2018. "Ways We Haunt" would be recorded with North Carolina’s own Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, He Is Legend), a legend in his own right, bringing his signature touch to Stellar Circuits’ first long form release. 
 
Generating significant attention, especially from the band’s more veteran industry peers, Stellar Circuits would go on to be invited as special guests on Chevelle’s 2021 N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S. tour.  Completing a nationwide trek that introduced Stellar Circuits to a significantly broader audience, the foursome immediately saw their fanbase increase exponentially, prompting a shift in their attention to a new record with which they could continue to build on the solid foundation they had since established.

"Sight to Sound," Stellar Circuits’ sophomore release, sees the band working once again with Jamie King to convey their growth and expansion on what they do best. Vocalist frontman Ben Beddick highlights the forward momentum, relaying how the band “wanted to push past the point of comfort when writing this music. To make something real and honest that we can all stand by.” 
 
Coming to audiences around the world via Nuclear Blast Records, "Sight to Sound" expands upon the progressive and groove-centric nature of the band; combining a heaviness, a catchiness, and strength of composition with technical proficiency that results in Stellar Circuits’ most polished release to date. Vocalist Ben Beddick further expands on the writing process and the record’s trajectory, marking a “turning point around the beginning of the writing process that steered us toward a particular conceptual direction. Moving closer to an understanding of the perception of our senses.  This record is meant to serve as a sort of invocation. A sense of qualia. The term ‘synesthesia’ comes to mind…”.  

Comprised of vocalist Ben Beddick, bassist Jesse Olsen, guitarist Jared Stamey and drummer Tyler Menon, the North Carolina quartet produce an effective and unparalleled coalescence that will undoubtedly excite new listeners while more than satisfying long-term followers. Featuring 11 original tracks that are poised to impress even the most discerning of aficionados, "Sight to Sound" puts the global music landscape on notice that Stellar Circuits has definitively arrived.

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