Gramercy Arms announces new album, shares lead track 'After The After Party'

February 21, 2024

"A fabulous and fresh slice of positivity, wrapped up in a finely-tuned package of upbeat and harmonious pop-rock that will leave you wanting more and checking local concert listings to see if the band is heading your way. Impeccably performed; superbly arranged and produced" ~ The Spill Magazine

NYC-based Gramercy Arms presents 'After the After Party', a wistful, happy-sad power pop gem about chances missed and taken. Following up their 2023 album 'Deleted Scenes', this is the first taste of their fourth album 'The Making Of the Making Of', to be released via Magic Door Record Label.

Gramercy Arms is a revolving collective of musicians and artists, masterminded by Dave Derby (The Dambuilders, Lloyd Cole) and producer Ray Ketchem (Elk City, Guided By Voices, Luna).

This single features longtime collaborators Kevin March (Guided by Voices, Shudder to Think, The Dambuilders), Hilken Mancini (Fuzzy, the Monsieurs),Rainy Orteca (Joan As Police Woman, Dead Air) and Mike Errico.

Produced, recorded and mixed by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording in Montclair, NJ, this record was mastered by Ketchem and award-winning engineer Greg Calbi (John Lennon, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Tom Petty).

The video for 'After The After Party', created by Max Skaff, features members Jessie Kilguss, Renée LoBue, Richard Alwyn Fisher, Ray Ketchem, Dave Derby, Sean Eden, Gary Burton, Claudia Chopek, Lysa Opfer, and Phoebe Summersquash set against the backdrop of late-night footage of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

"I had the tune and general structure of the song lying around for a long time. For a long time I had the opening line ‘Do you suppose the door was already closed?” and the general vibe of the song but not much else. The song title and lyrical concept came for me while sitting at a bar in Brooklyn and overhearing a group of people talk about what they were going to do after an afterparty they were attending that night. I thought that that was a great title and general concept to anchor the song around. The song is about two people who’ve been chasing after each other for years but the stars never align until this one fated night where they are chasing after some magic that has been eluding them," says Dave Derby.

"The “somewhere out on along the seven” line in the middle eight came from another overheard comment I wrote in a notebook somewhere. “Where does she live?” “Somewhere out on the 7 … in Queens". I played the guitar solo, thinking it was a placeholder but Ray Ketchem, Kevin March and I fell in love with it and kept it."

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 and remembering your favorite mistake.

As of February 21, 'After The After Party' will be available across online platforms, such as Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp and elsewhere. 'The Making Of the Making Of' album will be released on April 26 and is now available for pre-order.

CREDITS
Written by Dave Derby (Passive Aggressive Music BMI)
Kevin March - drums
Stephen Hurley - bass
Mike Errico - guitars
Dave Derby - main vocals, guitars
Hilken Mancini - backing vocals
Recorded at the Magic Door Studio, Montclair, NJ
Engineered, Mixed and Produced by Ray Ketchem
Mastered by Greg Calibi and Ray Ketchem
'After The After Party' video by Max Skaff
Dave Derby photos by Debora Francis

NEW MUSIC: Mastiff drop 'Void' single

February 21, 2024

Mastiff drop 'Void,' is the second single from 'Deprecipice,' an intense hybrid of hardcore, punk & metal, the soundtrack to Neurosis, Converge & Cursed battling in a Roman Coliseum.

Guitarist / vocalist James Lee Ross: “Void might not fall in the literal middle of ‘Deprecipice’, but in many ways it acts as a thematic centrepiece, both musically and lyrically. There’s a strong Converge influence in the guitars for sure, and we wanted it to have a ragged, almost punk sound that gradually evolves into this monstrous, lurching breakdown. Dan and Joe (Clayton, producer) then worked on washing the song over with some nasty, unsettling electronic noise that gives it this really queasy vibe.
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FEATURING MEMBERS OF EVANESCENCE, ALICE COOPER AND GRANNY 4 BARREL, KILLINGTON PIT ANNOUNCE NEW COVER SONG 'RIDING ON THE WIND’ OUT NOW

February 21, 2024

As Killington Pit prepare to release their first original material later in 2024 and play their first live shows, the band recently released another of their hugely popular cover songs. On Friday, February 16th the band released a stunning cover of the Judas Priest classic “Riding On the Wind”. The track comes from Priest’s seminal 1982 “Screaming For Vengeance” album and is another perfect showcase for the sound and chemistry of newcomers Killington Pit.

The track features a stunning performance video from the band seen below.

The new cover version follows the bands initial two single releases. Their cover of Accept’s “Balls To The Wall” & Rainbow’s “Kill the King” now have over one and a half million streams on Spotify and hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.

The members of Killington Pit connected during the pandemic lockdown and began recording together. As time progressed friendships grew and a core band formed with Terry LeRoi, Will Hunt, Troy McLawhorn and Chuck Garric. “Kill The King” also featured veteran guitarist Stef Burns (Alice Cooper/Huey Lewis & The News) and vocalist guitarist Jeff Blando (Slaughter/Lynchmob/Vince Neil).

Will Hunt says, “‘Riding on the Wind’ was always my favorite Priest tune, before Scott Travis, of course. I definitely tried to approach it in a way I thought Scott would play it to give it some modern energy. The fellas and I had a lotta fun with this one!”

Troy McLawhorn comments,“Glenn and KK were my teachers when I was learning to play the guitar. Not literally, but I listened to Priest constantly when I was a kid and spent a lot of hours trying to figure out how to play their songs on the guitar. Judas Priest is one of my all-time favorite bands! It was a lot of fun and a challenge to try to recreate the guitar parts for our rendition of 'Riding on the Wind'. Again, I stuck pretty closely to the original because I respect and honor what they wrote and recorded, and I wanted to do it justice. I’m not trying to re-invent the song. I just wanted to feel the joy of playing it!!!”

Chuck Garric adds, “Ian Hill of Judas Priest is a Bass icon! Thats what you get from a Metal God.”

Terry LeRoi says, “Screaming For Vengeance is one of my all time favorite records. It’s been a huge inspiration for me over the years. 'Riding On The Wind' is the stand out track for me. Rob Halford’s voice is nothing short of amazing on this song and his midrange tones are ear shattering. His singing style and his willingness to pushing vocal limits is unparalleled and has always been my reference point. When Killington Pit started exploring possible songs to cover…this one was at the top of our list. It’s been such an honor to play with Will, Chuck and Troy and a privilege and great joy to pay tribute to Judas Priest!”

LeRoi adds, “Over the coming months we will be releasing our full length covers album with accompanying videos. 2024 will see us playing select shows worldwide and releasing original Killington Pit music. We’re looking forward to sharing this with all of the fans!”

Killington Pit is:
Vocals - Terry LeRoi
Drums - Will Hunt
Guitar - Troy McLawhorn
Bass - Chuck Garric

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Swedish post-punk trio Then Comes Silence to release ‘Ride or Die’ single. Catch a sneak preview

February 21, 2024

"Then Comes Silence are everything a band should be - good tunes, good playing and singing, and good looking. Their songs are ear-worms, once heard difficult to forget, as catchy as gonorrhea but far better for your health" ~ Wayne Hussey

”I can see them being huge” ~ Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth)

"Truly love it" ~ She Past Away

"Hellacopters of Gothic Rock" ~ Jyrki 69 (The 69 Eyes)

"The only band that have been voted in as album of the month three times!" ( 'Blood' in 2017 / 'Machine' in 2020 / 'Hunger' in 2022) ~ Sonic Seducer Magazine

Swedish post-punk outfit Then Comes Silence, has announced they will release their new single, ‘Ride or Die’ on March 1. Ahead of that, they share the teaser for this video, presenting the first taste of their seventh album ‘Trickery’.

The band recently signed to Metropolis Records for the release of this record, which celebrates friendship, unity and belonging to a group - your tribe. The first single, ‘Ride or Die’, which has already reached #3 in Germany's authoritative DAC Charts, will be released on March 1.

Hailing from Stockholm, Then Comes Silence was founded by Alex Svenson in 2012, originally inspired by frequent touring with A Place To Bury Strangers and an attraction to horror and the occult. Today he is joined by drummer Jonas Franssonand Hugo Zombie (Los Carniceros del Norte) on guitar.

'Trickery' follows their 2022 album 'Hunger', released via Nexilis Records / Schubert Music (Europe) and Metropolis Records (North America). After dual record deals for the past few albums, Then Comes Silence has signed exclusively with Metropolis Records for this album.

"For this forthcoming album 'Trickery', we had a change of deal and went full member of the Metropolis Records family. We are ready to embrace the crowd again with our heart and can't wait to get the album out," says frontman Alex Svenson.

Recorded by Jörgen Wall (Jay-Jay Johanson, The Hellacopters) over three days at Stockholm's Kapsylen Studio and mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Apocalyptica, Backyard Babies), this album was mastered by Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers (Rammstein, Amaranthe, Ville Valo, The Rasmus, Apocalyptica).

These sessions capture the heart and essence of rock. With electronic elements being essential to the new recordings, 'Trickery' is also a salute to punk music, to which Then Comes Silence traces their roots.

After debuting with their eponymous album in 2012, Then Comes Silence put out two more albums before releasing 'Blood' via Nuclear Blast in 2016. Their subsequent 'Machine' album was jointly released via Oblivion/SPV and Metropolis Records in 2020.

Then Comes Silence unexpectedly became a three-piece just ahead of their 2022 US tour, then setting out to answer the question "could they continue with only three members"? Proving to work well, the band transformed into a trio, their metamorphosis leading to a different way of creating music and performing live.

Then Comes Silence has toured and played live with The Fields of the Nephilim, The Chameleons, A Place To Bury Strangers and most recently with The Bellwether Syndicate and Vision Video. With many festivals to their name, highlights include M'era Luna, Wave Gotik Treffen, Amphi Festival, Castle Party and W-Festival.

As of March 1, 'Ride or Die' will be unleashed digitally everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The full 'Trickery' album will be released on vinyl and CD, as well as digitally, on April 5. Kicking off in late April and May, Then Comes Silence will be touring North America extensively with Vision Video.

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NECROPHOBIC Shares Interview with Cover Artist Jens Rydén, New Song "Grace of the Past" Out Now

February 21, 2024

Swedish blackened death metal masters NECROPHOBIC are now sharing an in-depth chat between the band and photographer/graphic designer Jens Rydén (Thyrfing, ex-

Naglfar, etc.) about the creation of the artwork for 'In the Twilight Grey.' The clip can be found at THIS LOCATION.

This interview also celebrates the recent debut of NECROPHOBIC's latest single, "Grace of the Past," which is heard in the background of the clip and is also now available on all streaming services HERE and can be heard below.

That's not all! NECROPHOBIC is further offering another special treat for fans with a stellar guitar-playthrough of the song "Stormcrow" from axman Sebastian Ramstedt. The play-through can be found HERE.

'In the Twilight Grey' is NECROPHOBIC's upcoming tenth studio album, which is due on March 15, 2023 via Century Media Records!

'In the Twilight Grey' is now available for pre-orders HERE and can be found in the following formats:

Ltd. Deluxe Gatefold combat green 2LP & LP-Booklet & Poster incl. 2 bonus tracks (1.000x)

Gatefold black LP

Gatefold dark green LP (300x)

Ltd. CD Mediabook (comes with a special, extended booklet and 2 bonus tracks)

Standard CD Jewelcase

Digital album

Enigmatically titled 'In the Twilight Grey,' NECROPHOBIC’s tenth studio album immediately asserts its separation from everything that has gone before. Colder and more biting than recent efforts, the album is full of brutish metal songs, hewn from unnamed obsidian horrors.

NECROPHOBIC has always been a dynamic and daring band. 'In the Twilight Grey' hammers the Swedish blackened death metal masters' boldness home via some of the most hard-hitting and direct songs they have ever recorded. Equally, the new album is home to several songs that push NECROPHOBIC’s music down strange, new avenues. Fueled by the dark side, lead guitarist Sebastian Ramstedt understands the importance of retaining the essence of the band’s early days, even as the means of expression continues to evolve.

Yet again 'In the Twilight Grey' was produced, mixed and mastered by Fredrik Folkare (of death metal icons Unleashed) at Chrome Studios, Stockholm and engineered in close collaboration by Folkare and the band themselves. For the artwork they teamed up with Jens Rydén, another likeminded and highly regarded institution from the Swedish metal scene.

With over thirty years of active, nefarious service under their spikes and bulletbelts, NECROPHOBIC are undisputed legends of the death and black metal scene. Formed in 1989 by drummer Joakim Sterner, the Stockholm blackhearts propagated a singular and fearless vision from the very start.

Eschewing the self-conscious amateurism and primitive sonics that many of their peers held dear, NECROPHOBIC established a bold and vivid identity of their own, conjuring a densely melodic, but endlessly wicked take on macabre extreme metal that countless lesser bands have since emulated.

You can take a deep dive into their history via the rereleases of their entire back catalogue that Century Media Records made available in 2022 HERE.

Line-Up:

Johan Bergebäck - Rhythm guitar

Joakim Sterner - Drums

Sebastian Ramstedt - Lead guitar

Anders Strokirk - Vocals

Tobias Cristiansson - Bass

Cover Artist + Photos: Jens Rydén

Production, Mixing, Mastering: Fredrik Folkare @ Chrome Studios

Engineering: Fredrik Folkare + Necrophobic

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Dead American Drop "Into Oblivion" Visualizer

February 21, 2024

NEW STUDIO ALBUM COMING 2024

Dead American, a four-piece rock group out of Southern California, have shared the latest single "Into Oblivion."

Watch the visualizer below.

"'Into Oblivion' is a song about the pain of having to restart," says vocalist Cove Reber. "Sometimes life feels like a video game and this song, to me, is like your big brother being a punk and hitting the reset button, then realizing that it was all meaningless to begin with. I hope that this song can connect with people in a way that makes them excited about life's challenges. We all grow a little more with each nightmare."

Last fall, the band shared "ADD." Watch the video here. Stream the track here.

Stay tuned for even more new material from Dead American in 2024.

After two years of touring with acts like The Used, Beartooth, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and others to support their debut album New Nostalgia, Dead American are prepping their sophomore album, produced by Joey Bradford of The Used. The release will double-down on the "new nostalgia" theme with the band pulling from a time even farther back and fundamental to the member's approach to songwriting. "ADD," which is the abbreviation for "attention deficit disorder," serves as the first taste of new music in advance of the band's forthcoming studio album. The new album, the details of which will be revealed in the months ahead, is slated for release in the first half of 2024.

Fresh off two recent North American tours serving as support for The Used, Dead American will be releasing more new music and additional information about their new album in the coming months, as well as a preparing to keep up a rigorous touring schedule throughout 2024.

Dead American debuted in 2018 with the desire to tap into the nostalgic sound of 2000s post-hardcore with their EP The Shape of Punk Is Dumb, a sound they expanded on with their first LP New Nostalgia, which is arrived via Velocity Records in 2022.

BLACK SMOKE TRIGGER Drop Electrifying New Single; "PROOF OF LIFE"

February 21, 2024

New Zealand's most rocking exports, Black Smoke Trigger have today announced the release of their explosive new single "Proof of Life", accompanied by a high-octane music video that captures the band's raw performance energy. Stream the new track HERE and watch the official music video below.

Speaking on the the inspiration behind "Proof of Life", guitarist and band leader, Charlie Wallace shares “This track came together really fast, I was playing around with an alternate tuning I had never written in before and the main riff just arrived in my hands almost instantly. I took it into the jam room with the guys and very soon we had the first demo done. In the studio with producer Nick Raskulinecz, we played around with lots of guitars to find the right tone, and I think we nailed it. Proof Of Life is about how we often hold ourselves ransom in our own mind, and the inner battles a lot of us face on a daily basis without realizing we are in control the whole time. It’s about pushing through and breaking yourself free from things that are holding you back, whatever they may be,"

The music video for "Proof of Life" strips back the frills to showcase what Black Smoke Trigger does best — deliver a fervent and energetic rock performance. "For the music video, we wanted it to be a raw and energetic performance of the song, it was a lot of fun to film as all we did was get in the weird room we created to set the vibe and go hard,” Wallace continues, emphasizing the pure adrenaline rush the video conveys.

As Black Smoke Trigger prepares to hit the road with Filter and Bruce Dickinson, "Proof of Life" sets the perfect tone for what fans can expect from their live shows — an unbridled celebration of rock that's both cathartic and liberating.

Black Smoke Trigger continues to ride the high of their dynamic rock, anchored by the distinctive guitar work of Wallace and the commanding vocals of Baldrick combined with their pummelling rhythm section courtesy of bassist Dan Fulton, and drummer Josh Te Maro. Fast becoming known for not only churning out certified 10/10, arena ready rock bangers, Black Smoke Trigger are also quickly garnering a reputation for creating incendiary and often death defying music videos.

“Proof of Life” follows the release of their previous singles, "Perfect Torture" and “The Way Down”, the video for which saw the band perform atop the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere whilst Wallace jumped off the edge, shredding a guitar solo whilst plummeting 630ft and has clocked up over 1.3 million views on YouTube. Prior to that, the band put out track “Caught In The Undertow”, the video for which was also a feat of extreme conditions. Filmed at Muriwai beach in Auckland, New Zealand and at a helicopter crash testing facility in a 3.6M deep pool, the whole band performed much of the song underwater creating a stunning visual that has clocked up 3.2 million Youtube views and highlighting the band’s dedication to creating unforgettable visual accompaniments for their hard-hitting rock anthems.

Black Smoke Trigger will be supporting Filter on the Australia and New Zealand leg of their Algorithm World Tour this April and will be hitting the road to support Bruce Dickinson in the UK this May. For full dates and tickets head to www.blacksmoketrigger.com

With their debut, full length album set for release this May, the horizon shines bright for these Kiwi rock trailblazers. Stay tuned for much more to come.

ABOUT BLACK SMOKE TRIGGER

Black Smoke Trigger are led by Wallace (creator of the hugely successful Guitar Mastery Method) whose insane talent provides everything from delicate melodic motifs to face-melting shred solos and stadium-conquering riffs. They are fronted by incendiary vocalist Baldrick, whose impressive vocal abilities provide that indefinable, timeless rock n roll soul to the Black Smoke Trigger sound. Bassist Dan Fulton, and drummer Josh Te Maro round out the line-up, joining forces to create a powerhouse rhythmic backbone and one of the most bombastic and inventive rhythm sections of recent years.

With a rapidly growing fanbase, millions of streams, a reputation for raucous live shows and irrepressibly fearless approach to their craft, Black Smoke Trigger are poised to be the biggest and most thrilling entity to come from New Zealand since the Lord of The Rings movies. Just with more rock n roll and less hobbits.

DOSE OF ADOLESCENCE Announce Signing To XOVR Records, Seminal Album 'Memories Attack' Available on Streaming Platforms For The First Time

February 21, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – XOVR Records is proud to announce the reissue of the acclaimed 2009 album 'Memories Attack' by their latest signing, Dose of Adolescence. The album, out of print since 2010 and never before available on streaming platforms, is set to reconnect fans with the band's vibrant legacy. The reissue is highlighted by the release of the focus track "I'm Rad, You're Rad, It's Been Fun", a song that earned a nomination for Best Rock/Hard Rock Song at the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards in 2010. Stream the album HERE and watch the accompanying visualizer below.

Speaking on their exciting new partnership, Dose of Adolescence vocalist Jimmy Brown shares "Signing to XOVR records for us has been such a huge blessing. When we stopped touring a few years ago, we thought music was over for us. To get this opportunity again is truly amazing. We are beyond excited about the new album and really feel like this is the best music we have ever created. It's also been awesome to work with XOVR on some of our back catalog including our album Memories Attack. So much of our early music was never on streaming platforms and was just lost to the dustbins of history. Breathing life back into these releases is really incredible."

Brian 'Head' Welch, co-founder of XOVR Records, sat down to interview Dose of Adolescence, discussing their journey and the anticipation for their forthcoming music. Watch the full interview HERE. Speaking on his latest signing, he shares "Announcing Dose of Adolescence as the second release on XOVR Records gets me fired up and feels like the right move for the label. DOA is very different from Spoken, the first band we signed, but similarly, they are excellent at what they do and have a great story. As we re-release much of the band's back catalog this year, it’s such a rare opportunity to share a band's history while setting up a new album — and THIS new music is what really got me wanting to work with DOA! It’s a great blend of genres that I found unique and compelling. I wanted to give it a vehicle for more people to hear and I believe that as people discover or reconnect with the band's music, they will also get excited to hear what’s next for DOA! I am glad XOVR gets to be a part of that process."

Dose of Adolescence's 'Memories Attack' and the single "I'm Rad, You're Rad, It's Been Fun" are available now for streaming. Fans can look forward to the re-release of the band's back catalog over the coming months, leading up to a brand new album in the fall.

VLTIMAS Bow to No One on New Single

February 21, 2024

No one can challenge VLTIMAS. The unholy trinity of David Vincent (ex-Morbid Angel), Rune Eriksen (ex-Mayhem) and Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy) have ruled the underground with a metallic fist for more than 30 years.

Their new album ascends to truly epic heights. On the album's third single, VLTIMAS issue a thunderous proclamation that they'll never bow down to anyone.

Listen to "Invictus" below.

EPIC comes out March 15, 2024.

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"Invictus" is nothing short of a grand coronation. Flo comes pounding out of the gate before a string of blast beats unfurls with the impressive ease of a king's scroll.

"Once in a blue moon comes a man of great conviction / Making his presence boisterously known".

David issues that edict with a familiar snarl, but his time blessing the sick has only sharpened his delivery. On EPIC, he's brandishing a new style of death metal vocals. Heck, you can actually understand what he's saying, which only proves how VLTIMAS thrive on pushing the boundaries of extreme metal.

Sure, Rune's tremolo picking is cleaner, faster and more cold-blooded than ever. But "Invictus" shows off the truly blasphemous extent of his axe-wielding powers. Led by a headstrong riff, the song furiously charges to the finish line, only to end with pangs of eerie, melodic dissonance.

On EPIC's third single, VLTIMAS leave everybody in their wake.

Praise for VLTIMAS

"VLTIMAS do not disappoint. Listeners should glean hours of entertainment from the massive talent on hand" - Angry Metal Guy

"Vital and unapologetic...subverts expectations in the best possible way" - Decibel

"A masterclass in showcasing what the more extreme end of death metal can offer" - New Noise

"Brutal, intense and inarguably authentic death metal" - Blabbermouth

"A rare, artistic symbiosis and a potent, imperious vision" - Metal Hammer

To properly coronate the arrival of EPIC, VLTIMAS are touring Europe this March.

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Extreme metal powerhouse VLTIMAS (pronounced 'uhl-tuh-mas') assault metaldom once more with their highly-anticipated sophomore album, EPIC, through Season of Mist. Featuring Norwegian guitarist Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen (ex-Mayhem, RUÏM), American vocalist David Vincent (ex-Morbid Angel), and Canadian drummer Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy), the multinational quintet, rounded out by Dutch bassist Ype TVS (ex-Dodecahedron) and Portuguese guitarist João Duarte (Corpus Christii), continue to venture down their path. Moored by strength and integrity, VLTIMAS fortified their signature with wicked invention, as applauded by Decibel Magazine, BangerTV, Louder, and many others, on their debut, Something Wicked Marches In (2019). Singles "Miserere," "Scorcher," and "Invictus" showcase a band of musicians at the top of their game, united in their pursuit of oneness.

"We wrote every bit of EPIC together at my ranch in Dime Box, Texas," offers Vincent. "The writing sessions were as organic as they could be. There were times when, at the end of the night, Rune would take his guitar and play something ridiculous. Flo would play something even more ridiculous on top of it. I'd say to the guys, 'I need to capture this.' So, the magic [of VLTIMAS] is being in the same room together, discussing, playing, and recording music and everything else we're doing together. We have unbelievable camaraderie."

While the members of VLTIMAS are not atavists, their preferred creative methods are time-tested and battle-hardened. Technology has its place, but the group thrive when they're together, not separated by the world. Eriksen, renowned as a riff innovator, is more effective when he's got a highly capable sideman like Vincent or Mounier, whose drumming in Cryptopsy and his celebrated instructional Extreme Metal Drumming 101 DVD has proven to be a no-limits player, by his side. Whether it's the moody, angular attack of "Miserere," the wicked groove of "Mephisto Manifesto," or the dark fury of "Nature's Fangs," the chemistry and enterprise of VLTIMAS is undeniable.

"The main goal [of VLTIMAS] is to be real," Eriksen reveals. "To channel the very moment, to let true inspiration out. I don't believe I ever set myself a goal on what an album should or needs to sound like before I or we write it because that means I have to compromise during the process. For EPIC, we focused on more direct songs, trimming the fat, as opposed to Something Wicked Marches In, which had a progressive and 'playful' flair."

VLTIMAS was a profane concept—a constellation of riffs against a modest frame—when formed by Eriksen in 2015. After departing Mayhem in 2008 and putting his gothic doom outfit Ava Inferi to rest in 2013, the Norwegian's fingers still itched with infernal fury. VLTIMAS was his vent, and when Mounier and Vincent joined, he finally had the cadre of professionals to make it a reality. Together, they devised complementary schemes and themes rooted in rightness. In a world gone mad, VLTIMAS had a vision. On Something Wicked Marches In, they commanded attention with metaphors about the apocalypse, the ancient goddess Lilith, and truth. Lyrically, EPICspears into the very nucleus of strength through Vincent's brio of double entendre and clever wordsmithing. The songs are designed to be heard, read, and interpreted—there are no shortcuts.

"Everything we're doing and messaging is about strength and honor," says Vincent. "These are the fundamentals that I incorporate into my life, which I believe in. I want to share with others, hoping they'll incorporate strength and honor into their lives. I wouldn't say I like spelling lyrics out. I use a lot of double meanings on purpose because I want to inspire the listener to think. I'm not a short attention span guy, and I don't appreciate it. EPIC is holistic and meant to be experienced that way."

EPIC was recorded by producer Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Grave Miasma) with engineer Jonathan Mazzeo (First Fragment, Sickening) at Arda Recorders in Porto, Portugal. VLTIMAS tracked the album throughout May 2023. Arellano also handled the mix and master. Like everything the band does, the main goal was to be honest. The maxim of no sample replacement or re-amping—EPICwas captured on outboard gear—was adhered to and enjoyed by the team. The result is a sonic expression that sounds like nothing else. From the crushing title track to the epic musicality of closer "Spoils of War," EPIC is an absolute beast.

"Stress, long walks, too much alcohol, yet very focused once in the recording mode," Eriksen says of the sessions. "We booked a month, but somehow, that flew by instantly. We worked up until the very end. I even added a few solos at my local Soundscape Studio in Almada, Portugal. Art unfolds, and once you think you are done, there's always another idea popping up."

VLTIMAS brought Italian artist Daniele Valeriani (Mayhem, Unanimated) to visualize EPIC. The aesthetic, as illuminated by music and message, was iconic boldness. The three-eagle head crest with three different crowns, accompanied by transfigured symbols of the Passion and the "impossible triangle," projects effortlessly. In EPIC, the group will dominate. There's no escape from "Miserere," "Mephisto Manifesto," "Scorcher," and "Invictus." Together, they thrust, by resolve and inventiveness, VLTIMAS into the uppermost echelons of extreme metal.

"[EPIC is] old meets contemporary, a symbiosis of all the great things we love about extreme metal," offers Eriksen. "All combined into one album."

"I want to be as emotional and honest [with VLTIMAS]," Vincent adds. "I want to tell stories; I want to have the themes that appeal to me; I want to have some messaging that someone can take away, in this case, strength. EPIC is strength."

Lineup
David Vincent - Vocals
Rune Blasphemer Eriksen - Guitars
Flo Mounier - Drums
Ype TVS - Bass
João Duarte - Guitars

Recording studio
ARDA Recorders

Producer
Jamie Gomez Arellano

Sound engineer
Jonathan Mazzeo

Mixing and mastering engineer
Jaime Gomez Arellano

Mixing and mastering studio
Arda Recorders, Orgone Studio

Cover art
Daniele Valeriani

Additional artwork and layout
Adrien Bousson

Biography
Chris Dick

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Links:
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Bandcamp: https://vltimas.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vltimas/
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vltimas?lang=en

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GATECREEPER - Release Music Video For Infectious New Single, 'Caught In The Treads'

February 20, 2024

Arizona death metal specialists make their triumphant return with their first new track since 2021’s An Unexpected Reality. 'Caught in the Treads' is heavily rooted in the high-powered energy that fuels the contagious atmosphere that they have encountered in their recent global live endeavors. The single, produced and mixed by Kurt Ballou of CONVERGE fame, features infectious guitar melodies and drum passages that audiences will cling to with their refined attitude as the purveyors of the new wave of American death metal.

Chase H. Mason states, "Lyrically the song is about a supernaturally charged fleet of tanks that have been possessed by the souls of fallen soldiers. It's about revenge and crushing your enemies." Expanding on the music video he mentions, "As soon as we finished recording, we started sneaking this song into our live set. We brought along our own VHS camera and had our friends film the shows where they could."

Watch the video for 'Caught In The Treads' below.

Stream 'Caught In The Treads' on all platforms now at: https://gatecreeper.bfan.link/CITT

GATECREEPER will tour the U.S. with headliners and label mates IN FLAMES. Catch the band live:

US TOUR DATES:
05/0c USA Portland, ME - State Theatre
05/02 USA Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
05/03 USA Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
05/04 USA Wilmington, DE - The Queen
05/05 USA Norfolk, VA - The Norva
05/07 USA Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall
05/08 USA Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall
05/09 USA Atlanta, GA - Buckhead
05/01 USA Daytona, FL - Rockville
05/12 USA Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall
05/14 USA Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
05/16 USA Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
05/17 USA Buffalo, NY - The Town Ballroom
05/18 USA Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple
05/19 USA Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Metal Fest
05/21 USA Detroit, MI - St. Andrews
05/22 USA St. Louis, MO - The Hawthorn
05/23 USA Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
05/24 USA Austin, TX - Emo's
05/25 USA Houston, TX - House of Blues
05/26 USA Dallas, TX - House of Blues

ABOUT GATECREEPER

Formed in 2013, GATECREEPER have spent the last decade steadily climbing the death metal ladder. Their self-titled 2014 EP established instant credibility as purveyors of the old-school form. The band signed with Relapse, releasing their full-length debut Sonoran Depravation in 2016. At once an homage to their desert origins and a statement of death metal intent, the record landed them a 2017 tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE and POWER TRIP.

In 2019, GATECREEPER unveiled Deserted, their ripping foray into self-described “stadium death metal.” It landed at number three on Decibel magazine’s revered year-end top 40 list. When the pandemic subsided, GATECREEPER snagged a slot on the 2022 Decibel magazine tour alongside OBITUARY and MUNICIPAL WASTE. These days, GATECREEPER are headliners in their own right, touring globally under their own banner.

GATECREEPER is:
Chase H. Mason | Vocals
Eric Wagner | Guitar
Matt Arrebollo | Drums
Israel Garza | Guitar
Alex Brown | Bass

More information:
www.gatecreeper.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gatecreeper
www.twitter.com/gatecreeper
www.youtube.com/channel/UCeDmZEZRDSmVryX8qRacwrA
www.open.spotify.com/artist/0eCB2pwtPnLywA4rxe4i4N
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Fear of Water Releases New Single “One Day" feat. Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies on February 27, 2024!

February 20, 2024

PreSave "Fear of Water- One Day (feat. Heidi Shepherd) HERE

Fear of Water is a one-man-band created by Dave Perry out of Austin, Texas. Born clinically deaf, the consumption & creation of music has been a critical aspect of his recovery and a central focus of Dave’s life.

The newest release by Fear of Water “One Day” is a heart-wrenching collaboration between Perry and vocal power house Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies. The mournful riffs and powerful cadence of "One Day" explores the profound bond formed between mother & son escaping an abusive household and then faces the inevitable loss that comes with time. The gripping vocal chemistry of Perry & Shepherd is sure to touch fans of alternative, rock and anyone who can connect with this story.

Fear of Water released a single with Elias Soriano of Nonpoint that has been very well received by radio (#10 Mainstream Active Rock SMR Top 50 as of 2/13/24), streaming and social media alike. The latest release, “Systemic,” is a musically complex and driving collaboration between Perry and artistic savant Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome. Perry has future collaborations with Clint Lowery of Sevendust completed with several other exciting creative partnerships in the works.

WATCH/LISTEN to Fear of Water - Systemic featuring Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome below.

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Indie rock trio Onceweresixty inches closer to new album with rousing 'Pills' single - a tale of tough medicine vs. the quick fix

February 20, 2024

"Riveting, full of youthful energy, Pills is an upbeat offering with and infectious beat and memorable arrangement. This, mixed with the sometimes wistful sometimes melancholic rock found elsewhere on the album, shows Onceweresixty’s ability to strike a good balance in the 8 tracks offered" ~ The Spill Magazine

Indie rock trio Onceweresixty are back with a new single 'Pills', an adrenaline-infused song about the misguided use and abuse of psychotropic “medicine”. This is the second taste of their new album 'Loco Sunset Boulevard / Ghetto Blast Noise Machine' and following their well-received lead single 'Don't Get Stuck'.

Onceweresixty was founded by Marco Lorenzoni (guitars, vocals and keyboards) and Luca Sella (drums, guitar and vocals), who began collaborating in 2001. Moving from their original band MR60, they relaunched onto the music scene as Onceweresixty in 2018 after a 10-year hiatus, rounded out by the addition of Enrico Grando (keyboards and saxophone) shortly after their 2021 album 'The Flood'.

"The song 'Pills' is a song about the abuse of psychotic medicines. While medicine is supposed to heal us, this kind of medicine is very dangerous and can lead to a state of being that is worse than the illness it’s supposed to cure. Unfortunately, its use is very extensive and recommended by the medical industry, which is driven by profit rather than promoting good health," says Marco Lorenzoni.

"This is a topic that somehow relates to the war the medical industry is waging against the use of natural psychotics, such as marijuana, in favor of brand new products similar to heroin, etc. The heavy noise we inserted in this song represents the growing confusion with the use of those chemicals, which lead folks to give up on a potential cure for their condition".

Over the past three years, this double EP took form at Villa Albrizzi Marini, a magical place in the Venice countryside hills en route to the Alps. Onceweresixty set up their studio on this 1400-villa property, owned by the Armenian Church. The result is this 8-track album (structured in two parts as a double EP), which will be released on CD and vinyl by Uglydog Records, together with Beautiful Losersand PrettyOK Records.

Marco Lorenzoni explains, "The Villa - an ongoing project of urban regeneration via art activism - is absolutely inspiring and amazing, and we’re glad to be part of it. Onceweresixty and our own label Uglydog Records have always been at the forefront of promoting the arts, supporting artists and creating social connections. This is our little Warhol Factory in the countryside."

Onceweresixty draws their roots back to an ancient tale about the ghost of a beatnik biker living in a broken toy keyboard. "Sometimes he takes control of our minds and makes us play strange weird songs," says Lorenzoni, who continues to tell the tale of the band's origin.

Upon reforming, the band has conquered new musical territory, while still paying homage the sonic ghosts of such artists as Belle & Sebastian, Pavement, Morphine, Low, Herman Dune, Silver Jews and The Velvet Underground. Their indie dream of the early 2000s ultimately gave way to colder and leaner sounds, better reflecting the current times.

As of February 20, 'Pills' will be available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Out on March 22, the double EP 'Loco Sunset Boulevard / Ghetto Blast Noise Machine' can be pre-ordered via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music written by M.Lorenzoni, L. Sella, E. Grando
Lyrics written by M. Lorenzoni
Marco Lorenzoni - guitars, vocals & keyboards
Luca Sella - drums, guitar & vocals
Enrico Grando - keyboards, vocals & saxophone
Recorded and produced by Onceweresixty at VAMpires! Room
Mixed by Mauro Martinuz at Bottega Sonora
Mastered by Federico Pelle at Basement Studio
Cover artwork by Freddy Mason
Studio photos of Onceweresixty by Ilaria Baggio
Live photos of Onceweresixty by Veronica Bassani and Freddy Mason
This record is dedicated to Loco, who was known to be a good dog, and Enrico Pese, who was known to be a good guy

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ROTTING CHRIST Release New Single

February 20, 2024

Rotting Christ have stood the test of time. While their name has caused plenty of gatekeepers to clutch their pearls, Sakis Tolis and his brother Themis have ascended from Greece's blackened catacombs to one of metal's most formidable bands.

In the echoes of heritage emerges "Like Father, Like Son" – a hymn that resonates with the timeless message of pride, honor and the indomitable spirit of Rotting Christ. The first single off Pro Xristoupresents a tale of the profound wisdom of a father's legacy, a powerful testament to passion, love and faith. Haunting whispers of a departed father linger, shaping the identity of the son who walks in his shadow.

Watch the video for "Like Father, Like Son" Below.

Incredibly catchy riffs, supplemented by Themis' steadfast drumming style create an anthem that stands through the ages. It's impossible not to chant along to Sakis' fierce delivery during the song's emblematic chorus, which stays embedded in your memory long after the final note rings out.

Pro Xristou comes out May 24 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/rotting-christ-pro-xristou

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"Dear brothers and sisters", Sakis writes. "On behalf of Rotting Christ, I proudly present to you the first video from Pro Xristou. This song is inspired by the strong relationship between a father and son. Covered by a temple of soulful melodies, 'Like Father, Like Son' gives you a taste of the epic sound behind our new album. Thanks for your attention. We hope that you'll enjoy this video, as there are many more to come!"

In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,300 concerts around the globe. Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.

Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push boundaries.

But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek, English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.

In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offers fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album: Pro Xristou.

Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

Line-up
Sakis Tolis - Guitar, Vocals
Themis Tolis - Drums
Kostas "Spades" Heliotis - Bass
Kostis Fouk - Guitar

Guest Musicians
Amdroniki Skoula - Vocals (on 'La Letra Del Diavolo')
Nikos Kerkiras - Keyboard
Christina Alexiou - Choir
Maria Tsironi - Choir
Alexandros Loyziotis - Choir
Vasilis Karatzas - Choir

Andrew Liles - Narration (on 'The Apostate', 'Pretty World, Pretty Dies')
Kim Diaz Holm - Narration (on 'Ygdrassil')

Recording Studio
Deva Sounds Studios (Athens, Greece)

Producer
Sakis Tolis

Sound Engineer
Fotis Bernando
Aggelos Karatzas

Mixing
Jens Borgen at Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)

Mastering
Tony Lidgren at Fascination Street Studios (Örebro, Sweden)

Artwork Artists
Thomas Cole - Artwork
Adrien Bousson - Digital Processing

Biography
Sébastien J. Gamez

Links:
Official Website:https://www.rotting-christ.com/en
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
Twitter (X):https://twitter.com/athanatoieste
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/RottingChristOfficia
Bandcamp:https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music:http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rotting-christ/id28441629
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ

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New UNFD Artist Reece Young Shares "LOW" — WATCH + LISTEN

February 20, 2024

New UNFD signee and up 'n' comer Reece Young has released the brand new single "LOW" today.

Listen here. Watch the visualizer below.

The artist has channeled very relatable feelings regarding anxiety of the unknown into a perfectly crafted and infectious hybrid of earworm pop and gloriously rebellious art rock that sticks with you for days.

"Thematically speaking, it continues the story of my fear of the unknown," Young states. "The constant worrying about what lies ahead is represented by the violent guitar riffs. 'I'm used to seeing black' is the key line."

With deep care and intention for everything he does for his fans, Young hopes that he can "help the listener know there's someone else out there that struggles with the same things they do. I want people to find solace and a hand to hold in the darkness, through my music."

If you are feeling "LOW," allow Reece Young and his music to lift you up.

"LOW" follows "DARK," which was Young's debut single for UNFD

New Jersey born and raised, Reece emerged and gained traction via his self-released early music. He lays it all out there has put all the adversity he's faced, his personal struggles, his frustration, into a vulnerable and universally authentic sound. Young, now Nashville-based, is "one of us" — a music obsessive who has channeled his passion for the scene and his favorite artists into making his own and getting onto the stage himself. With a modus operandi of sharing tales of facing adversity, overcoming personal struggles, by tying open-vein vulnerability and authenticity to gargantuan choruses, the time is now for Reece Young to set about joining the big leagues and emulating what his heroes have done before him.

Dmitry Wild takes a diabolical ride in new 'Rock-n-Roll is My Business' video, showcasing latest 2-track single

February 20, 2024

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

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

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

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

New York-based garage rock purveyor Dmitry Wild presents a fiery new video in support of his latest 2-track single 'Rock-n-Roll Is My Business / Son of a Gun'. He earlier shared the video for the B-side 'Son of a Gun', full of swagger in a bright, eclectic reflection of the song's alluring "world is my oyster' message.

Recorded at the Amsterdam Castle in upstate New York, Wild impersonates the hardest working figure behind the music business in a kind of “A day in the life of…” as Diablo rides to work in a black mustang, signing contracts, playing vintage guitar and dancing around with the cast. The Rockstar is played by Jesse D. Leach (Killswitch Engage) and The Father is played by Byron Frayne, who also recorded the B-side 'Son of a Gun'. The video also features burlesque dancer and upcoming singer Tryst La Noir and Purple Goddess, who was the top pole dancer appearing on tour with Snoop Dog.

Produced by Dmitry Wild, 'Rock-n-Roll is My Business' was mixed and mastered by Will Hensley (Coldplay, Travis, Dream Theater, Ben Folds, Shakira, My Morning Jacket, The Wombats), the title track beingrecorded by Andy Cass at Sleeper Cave Records in Western Mass, MA.

'Rock-n-Roll Is My Business' was inspired by an experience Dmitry Wild had at a business convention. When asked “What is your business?”, he understood he was at odds with the other business people and specialists in attendance, ultimately answering "Rock-n-Roll Is My Business'.

Most recently, Dmitry Wild released the single 'New York Stones', a rock ballad dedicated to New York City, in July, following up his 2002 album 'Electric Souls', which presented a clever blend of 70’s vintage rock, 80s synths, garage rock, bluesy swash and post-punk DIY ethos.

The 2-track 'Rock N Roll is My Business' single is out now, available from fine online music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where Wild's full catalogue can also be explored.

CREDITS
Written by Dmitry Wild
Dmitry Wild - guitar, bass guitar, vocals
Tommy Love - drums
Justin Birk - saxophone
Garret Smelcer - keyboard on 'Son of a Gun'
Produced by Dmitry Wild
'Rock-n-Roll is My Business' recorded by Andy Cass at Sleeper Cave Records in Western Mass, MA
'Son of a Gun' recorded by Byron Frayne
Mixed and mastered by Will Hensley
Cover photography by Shannon Greer
Artist studio photos by Shannon Greer
Video & screenshots by Marco Charpentier, Byron Frayne
Alan Coxon - Production Assistant / Mechanic
Video directed by Byron Frayne and Dmitry Wild
Montage and Editing by Strange House Media
Filmed at Amsterdam Castle, New York

Bandcamp https://dmitrywild.bandcamp.com/album/rock-n-roll-is-my-business
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5HFlgUMvVa8mcX07DmERwj

Saul Announce Spring 2024 Tour Dates With Kingdom Collapse

February 19, 2024

NEW ALBUM THIS IS IT... THE END OF EVERYTHING OUT NOW

Iowa hard rock heavyweights SAUL — brothers Blake Bedsaul [lead vocals] and Zach Bedsaul [lead guitar, backup vocals], William McIlravy [bass, backup vocals], and Myles Clayborne [drums] — are hitting the road again. The band will embark on a headline tour this spring. Kingdom Collapse will serve as support.

The tour kicks off on March 29 in their native Iowa and runs through April 12 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

"We are so stoked to be back on the road," says Zach. "Touring with our good friends in Kingdom Collapse will be amazing. Seeing all the Equals will be the best part of all! We will be throwing hard on every date to bring you the best show. So buckle up — because we're coming!"

Saul dropped its latest album THIS IS IT... THE END OF EVERYTHING last year via Spinefarm. Get it here.

SAUL ON TOUR:
WITH KINGDOM COLLAPSE:
3/29 — Des Moines, IA — Lefty's Live Music
3/30 — Madison, WI — The Annex
3/31 — Westland, MI — Token Lounge
4/2 — Johnson City, TN — Capones
4/3 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade (Purgatory)
4/5 — Dallas, TX — RBC
4/6 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
4/7 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar
4/9 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
4/10 — St Louis, — Old Rock House
4/11 — Sioux City, IA — The Marquee
4/12 — Sioux Falls, SD — Remedy at 611

ABOUT SAUL:
This Iowa quartet continues to bring audiences together with a one-two punch of pummeling metallic grooves and towering melodies. Amassing tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, and many more, the group fortify an unbreakable bond with listeners on their second full-length offering, THIS IS IT…THE END OF EVERYTHING [Spinefarm]. For this record, the band collaborated with producer Kile Odell [Motionless In White, Nita Strauss]. Saul emerged out of the Midwest in 2017 and tirelessly bulldozed a path to the forefront of modern rock. They notably performed alongside everyone from Motionless In White, Atreyu, August Burns Red, Crown The Empire, Bush, and 10 Years to HELLYEAH and Nonpoint in addition to gracing the stages of festivals, including Rebel Rock, Rock Fest, Rock USA, Inkcarceration, and Blue Ridge Rock Fest with Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, and Slipknot. The group independently landed a bona fide hit in the form of "Brother"— an homage to the co-founders' late brother Caleb. It marked their first #1 on Sirius/XM Octane in addition to gathering over 9 million Spotify streams and paving the way for their 2020 full-length debut, Rise As Equals. Co-written with David Draiman of Disturbed, "King Of Misery" reeled in 3.7 million Spotify streams, while "Trial By Fire" also surpassed 3 million Spotify streams. Of the former, American Songwriter praised "'King of Misery' wasted no time jumping into the heavy mainstream riffs that Saul set out to wrangle," and Outburn hailed its "futuristic and cinematic video."

ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE Announces New Album, Unleashes Music Video for First Single, "Sisera"

February 19, 2024

Richmond war metal duo ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE will release their third full-length, 'Vengeance of Eternal Fire,' on April 19, 2024 via Profound Lore Records! To celebrate this forthcoming onslaught, the band is now sharing the pummeling first single, "Sisera," along with a music video. The clip was created by Gaberealhell and can be found below.

Pre-orders are now live for 'Vengeance of Eternal Fire' HERE.

ASM comments, "'Sisera' captures the Sound that Antichrist Siege Machine seeks to invoke with each release. A furious attack upon those who oppose and a demonstration of power against those yet to bear witness.

"This song may sound familiar to those who have seen us over the last year and we present it alongside an edited live video by friend of the machine, Gaberealhell."

In addition, ASM will be laying waste to North America on a spring run in support of 1349 and label-mates SPECTRAL WOUND along with SPIRIT POSSESSION. The trek will kick off on May 20 in Toronto, ON and will conclude on May 30 in Grand Rapids, MI. The full itinerary can be found below and tickets are now on sale!

Prior to the tour, ASM will be performing in Portland, OR on April 19 and Seattle, WA on April 20.

ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE North American Tour Dates:

04/19: Portland, OR @ High Water Mark (w/ Spite, Porphyion, Cystic)

04/20: Seattle, WA @ Clock Out Lounge (w/ Spite, Enthronement, Cystic)

(w/ 1349, SPECTRAL WOUND, SPIRIT POSSESSION):

05/20: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

05/21: Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD

05/22: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs

05/23: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

05/25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

05/26: Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply **

05/28: Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop

05/29: Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue

05/30: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme

** No Spirit Possession

As the mighty Evil has come to man, so has ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE summoning the darkness with their third LP, 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire,' set for release on April 19. Expanding upon the latent evil in their hearts and inspired by the prophecies of Old, ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE cast their lot with the demons of Hell. Each track on 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire' bears the banner of violence and chaos, furthering the duo’s commitment to utter brutality.

ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE have solidified support within the underground and after a highly successful touring cycle in support of their previous LP 'Purifying Blade,' the band will focus on the live assaults in co-ordinance with 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire.' Following many sold out shows in the US and Europe, including multiple runs in the US on their own with multiple fest appearances (MDF, Psycho Las Vegas, NWTF, Mass Destruction, Destroying Texas to name some), several dates as direct support to Emperor, and US tour runs with bands such bands as Demilich and Miasmatic Necrosis. Also part of the 'Purifying Blade' campaign the band have conquered Europe on a UK/IRE tour with Full Of Hell, and a full European tour with labelmates Spirit Possession.

'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire' was recorded and mixed by Matt Michel at Viva Studio with vocal recording by Bob Quirk and mastering by Arthur Rizk. Album art by Burney.

ASM Lineup:

SB: Drums, Vocals

RZ: Guitars

Recording & Mixing: Matt Michel at Viva Studio with vocal recording by Bob Quirk

Mastering: Arthur Rizk

Photos: Dan Wagner

Artwork: Burney

Pre-order: https://linktr.ee/asmeternal

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Oceano Announce 'Depths' 15th Anniversary North American Shows

February 19, 2024

Deathcore mainstays Oceano have announced North American shows in celebration of the 15th anniversary of their genre-defining album 'Depths' (including smash-hit lead single "District of Misery") with support from By The Thousands, Within The Ruins, and I Declare War, each on select dates. Tickets for all shows go on sale Wednesday, February 21 at noon EST/9 AM PST and are sure to go quickly. Get yours at the link here before it's too late, and stay tuned for more Oceano news coming very soon.

Oceano’s ability to encode such transmission within the framework of tight, taught, and technical heavy music remains a key to their success since 2006. Over the years, the group has ignited a diehard fan base. Picking up where critically acclaimed 2015’s 'Ascendants' and 2017’s 'Revelation' left off, the band expands their patented deathcore punch with brutal heaviness and moments of unrelenting technicality and precision in their latest single, “Mass Produced”. Oceano utilizes thought-provoking lyricism that continues to elevate them within the landscape of heavy music, a key to their success over the past decade.

Crossfaith Share Video for New Single "ZERO" — WATCH // Band Announces New Member

February 19, 2024

Japanese rockers Crossfaith have returned with a roaring new single titled "ZERO." Watch the video BELOW.

The song comes out of the gates swinging, throwing hellacious haymakers from start to finish. It finds the band continuing to cross-pollinate metal and industrial music into a DNA-distinct blend.

The accompanying visual finds the band performing with a fierce fire in its belly that is utterly impossible to extinguish.

"After approximately one year of hiatus, we're finally coming back in the game," the band states. This song is filled with primitive energy, showcasing our distinctive style to the fullest. It becomes a music full of the desire to tear through the dark abyss with our own hands and be reborn anew."

Additionally, the band has announced Daiki Koide as its new guitarist.

Koide issued the following statement about his new role.

"Since July 2022, I have been playing on many stages with Crossfaith as a support member, and I am delighted to announce that I have officially joined Crossfaith as a guitarist. I have known Crossfaith members for more than 10 years now, since I was a part of my previous band, HER NAME IN BLOOD. Back when my own band broke up, I was struggling and seriously thought if I should stop pursuing a music career. However, Crossfaith was the one that reached out to me and brought me back on the stage. We have been making music and performing together on the same stage for a while, and I always felt like I was part of the band, but officially being the member now, I am ready to go all out without holding back. Everything I want to express will be poured into our new music. I am very excited to be able to express myself through music again. Please keep supporting us."

ABOUT CROSSFAITH:
"Playing heavy music is how I feel alive," says singer Kenta Koie. "We want Crossfaith to be the band making music that no one has ever heard before. Crossfaith formed in 2006 and released their debut album The Artificial Theory for The Dramatic Beauty in 2009, followed by The Dream, The Space (2011), Apocalyze (2013), Xeno (2015), and Ex Machina (2018). Each one saw the band blend its love of punk rock, metal, and electronic music in daring new ways. "Good art is how I express myself to other people. It's hard to talk from the bottom of my heart, that's why I write these songs," Koie says. In keeping with their progressive musical journey, 2020's SPECIES EP saw the band continue to push their own sonic soundscape to new grounds.The band dropped the pandemic-penned single "Gimme Danger" in 2022.

NIGHT VERSES Drop Brandon Boyd Collab - "Glitching Prisms"; Announce 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night Pt 2'

February 19, 2024

"Night Verses still shreds" - Metal Injection

"re-establishes the band as one of the most rightfully revered among progressive metal." - Knotfest.com

"a beast-mode reintroduction to venerated guitarist Nick DePirro." - Guitar World

"a phenomenal return from one of our generation’s most thrilling progressive rock acts" - Boolin Tunes

"Night Verses is still the gold standard for technical instrumental music" - Everything Is Noise

Los Angeles, CA – Progressive metal trailblazers, Night Verses, have announced the release of the second part of their phenomenal double album 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' via Equal Vision Records. This release marks the second chapter of their album following the acclaimed Part I in September 2023, which marked their explosive return from a five-year hiatus and will be released on March 15th, when the whole album will be available to listen to as a full body of work for the first time. Alongside the announcement is the release today of the new single "Glitching Prisms," featuring the iconic vocals of Incubus frontman, Brandon Boyd. Stream "Glitching Prisms" HERE and watch the visualizer BELOW. Pre-order 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' HERE.

The upcoming release of the second part of 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' arrives as a much-anticipated follow-up to Part 1, ready to mesmerize listeners with Night Verses' signature blend of complex rhythms, atmospheric soundscapes, and Boyd's distinctive vocals on "Glitching Prisms". Night Verses also welcome several other incredible guest collaborators across both parts of Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night, with Circa Survive's Anthony Greene, Author & Punisher and Tool's Justin Chancellor also making appearances.

Speaking on today's announcement and the release of the new track, Night Verses share

“Brandon has such an undeniably unique approach to his instrument. When collaborating with artists of his nature, you often expect to have to bend to their undeniable strengths to make it work. However when writing ‘Glitching Prisms’ with him, his take on the song was instantly the missing piece. Everything he did stepped up the composition, and at the same time was so different from what we initially imagined. I don’t think any of us could be happier with how it turned out.”

With over 15 million career streams and an enormous, ever growing amount of critical acclaim, Night Verses are poised to continue their ascent to new creative heights, affirming their status as pioneers and innovators within the world of heavy music. 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' sees NIGHT VERSES tear up the rulebook once again with a kaleidoscopic vision. Truly living up to the accolade given to them by Noisey, who referred to the band as “the Salvador Dali of Progressive metal”.

ABOUT NIGHT VERSES:

Hailing from Fullerton, CA, NIGHT VERSES first galvanized listeners with their 2012 EP ‘Out Of The Sky’, merging prog, alt-metal, post-rock and ambient electronica into their own intoxicating strain of cinematic metal.

They continued to hone their bold songwriting and genre-bending musicianship on their debut full-length, 2014’s ‘Lift Your Existence’. After the mass critical acclaim that followed, they returned in 2016 with the full-length ‘Into The Vanishing Light’ produced by legendary producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, At The Drive In). The album was the band’s first release after signing with Equal Vision Records, and marked their last album with a vocalist.

The band released their first instrumental album 2018, with the critically acclaimed ‘From The Gallery Of Sleep’, which cemented them as fearless, genre-defying innovators. Dubbed “The Salvador Dali of prog-metal” by Noisey / Vice, the album was hailed as "boundary-breaking prog" (Revolver), "ambitious and creative" (Exclaim!) and "a layered prog masterpiece" (Distorted Sound).

Now after a 5-year wait that's felt like an eternity, NIGHT VERSES are back to reclaim their rightful place at the forefront of progressive heavy music. With over 15 million career streams and unanimously glowing critical praise for their first four releases, the stage is set for NIGHT VERSES to ascend to even greater heights.