HINDSIGHT has premiered their official music video for single "Where We found Hope." The single is off of their upcoming EP titled Catalyst that will release this summer.

Copyright Hindsight 2020: Official Video for "Where We Found Hope", to appear on the upcoming EP "Catalyst" (2020). Written and arranged by: Hindsight Produc...

"With our first release in over three years, we are excited to premier the first of a series of music videos we will be releasing in the near future to support our upcoming EP “Catalyst.” This song titled “Where We Found Hope” is dedicated to the healing power of music for those who sometimes receive the right message at the right time that helps them overcome some form of struggle in their lives. It also represents a call to all musicians that no matter how discouraged the world around us may make us feel about our desire to make music, the internal drive to do so can often be something positive for others listening (including ourselves). Lastly, with this video we also suggest that musical expression is something musicians should continuously pursue no matter what entities regulate how the general public consumes media and/or art. With regards to the video, this first release will represent the first segment of a connected five-part story with each song representing a new chapter in the central characters lives while also tying in the message of each song" says the band.

They continue, "In general, this EP will very much represent a sonic evolution compared to our previous releases. In particular, the upcoming EP will feature our love of electronic and industrial music while we also simultaneously reveal our live rock and metal roots. In particular for this track, the drum and bass take a significant tone-setting role. We are very much excited to finally be sharing it with everyone. While many of our spring concert dates have been greatly affected by COVID-19, we felt it was important to move forward with the release of this track. We figured that a song about hope through struggle was something positive we could put out right now."

For now, fans can get a copy of the new single “Where We Found Hope” or stream the track on all major digital platforms. For a limited time, the song will be available from the band’s bandcamp site (www.hindsightrock.bandcamp.com) as “pay what you want.” – (Download for free, download for a penny, or if you want to help us get down the road on our next tour, whatever you feel).

The present lineup for the band “Hindsight” re-formed in 2013 following the release of their full length album titled Momentum including founding members Brad Lambert (Vocals/Guitars) and Andrew Jastram (Guitars) who had been playing together since the early 00s. Following the entrance of bass player Jesse Huerta and drummer Lincoln LaCour, the band set out on a series of national tours between 2013-2019 while also releasing a singled titled “Ashes” in 2017. Stylistically, Hindsight's music has always combined 90's alternative rock with modern heavy metal and metalcore. This has lead the band to be highly adaptable to various live performing environments. With the release of their new concept EP Catalyst set to be released late Summer 2020, the band will yet again be expanding and exploring their sound while also carefully playing to the themes they have set to explore with the upcoming release.

The band was originally set to begin a tour to support the new single release and upcoming EP starting in the middle of May 2020 into mid-June. However, due to COVID-19, they are currently in the process of rescheduling concert dates with select live performances and touring in the fall to support their new EP release.

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Copyright Hindsight 2020: Official Video for "Where We Found Hope", to appear on the upcoming EP "Catalyst" (2020).

Written and arranged by: Hindsight

Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by: Dean Dichoso (Dean Dichoso Productions, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA / Houston, TX)

Mastered by: UE Nastasi (Sterling Sound - New York, NY) Video Performance Directed by: Adrian Arce (CheckOneTwoProductions - Houston, TX)

Drone Footage: Jake Andrews Actors: James Litchfield, Ray Arce, Taylor Baker, Julian Salazar, Stephanie Warren

Video Directed By: Adrian Arce, CheckOneTwoProductions

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AETHER REALM Releases New Album Today + Drops Fan-Interaction Video for "TMHC"

Melodic death metal masters AETHER REALM have spent recent months boggling the minds of metal fans everywhere with the stellar new tracks fresh off of their brand new full-length opus, Redneck Vikings From Hell, out today via Napalm Records! The wait is now over, and in celebration, the band has launched a brand new music video comprised of fan-submitted footage. The video serves as a backdrop for their ode to their dedicated fans, "TMHC", also cut from Redneck Vikings From Hell.

"TMHC" stands for Tiny Metal Hand Crew. If you have no idea what that means... let frontman Vincent "Jakes" Jones explain:

“I really can’t begin to explain how the tiny metal hand became the “secret handshake” of our fanbase, but it happened, and we figured if Bodom can have the COBHC... well we can have our own crew. And if we get a crew, they’ve gotta have their own song!

We were feeling pretty down after multiple release day music video plans were squashed by quarantine, but we were reminded that we’ve got the best fans in the world! The TMHC sent in videos of themselves rocking out all over the world, and we’ve compiled them all to help facilitate the worlds largest ever simultaneous isolated living room mosh pit! Time to grab your broom and show your housemates how to Sweep Pick. /m\”

Checkout the band's new videos below:

"Goodbye"

"Slave to the Riff"

"Guardian"

With Redneck Vikings From HellAETHER REALM improves upon their already distinctive sound – taking listeners on a stupefying rollercoaster ride of death metal, thrash and even neo-classical shred.

Each track on Redneck Vikings From Hell is entirely distinct, setting the stage by playing upon the band’s southern roots with the banjo-laden epic folk metal-inspired title track “Redneck Vikings From Hell”. Meanwhile, the first single “Goodbye” and center-cuts like the thrashy, unwavering “Lean Into The Wind”, the powerful anthem “Hunger” and symphonic brutality banger “Slave To The Riff” provide a weightier sample of the unconventional stylings of AETHER REALM 3.0. Otherworldly closing track “Craft And The Creator” drives it all home, showcasing each individual band member's infallible technical skills and featuring hair-raising leads that would make any guitar god blush. The album is strung together by colossal orchestral elements that lift the band to new heights.

In addition to being produced and mixed by Kile Odell (Motionless in White, Cane Hill), mastered by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, The Contortionist, Scale The Summit) and featuring orchestration by Ben Turk of GloryhammerRedneck Vikings From Hell features a treasure trove of fantastic special musical guests, including guitarist/banjoist Wayne Ingram (Wilderun), guitarist Greg Burgess (Allegaeon), Eric W. Brown (Nekrogoblikon, Vale of Pnath, Swashbuckle, Rainbowdragoneyes) and vocalist Josh Rieke of YouTube fame. The album also features contributions from voice actress Erica Lindbeck (Final Fantasy VII remake), harpist Amy Turk (sister of Ben Turk), vocalist Michael Rumple (Ashen Idol, Flood District), vocalist Zach Williams (Dead Eyes) and returning AETHER REALM guest vocalist and sister of Vincent "Jake" Jones, Elly Jones.

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Redneck Vikings From Hell will be available in the following formats:

- 1 CD Digipak

- LP Gatefold BLACK

- Digital Album

- 100 Piece Exclusive Napalm Gold Vinyl

AETHER REALM is:

Vincent "Jake" Jones – bass, vocals               

Heinrich Arnold – guitar, vocals                    

Tyler Gresham – drums                     

Donny Burbage – guitar       

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MICHAEL ABDOW Releases Music Video For "We Live Here"

"We Live Here" is taken from Michael's fourth solo album HEART SIGNAL, released April 24, 2020. //MUSICIANS// Michael Abdow - guitars, keys Tony Franklin - f...

Having released his fourth studio album, 'Heart Signal' last week, American guitarist and composer MICHAEL ABDOW has released a new music video for the track "We Live Here". Fans can check out the new video via the link found below. Heart Signal is available on all purchase and streaming platforms found at https://www.michaelabdow.com/.

Speaking about the track and subsequent music video, Abdow shares, "The concept behind 'We Live Here' centers around omniscient empathy and a sense of community that extends beyond humanity. The quote from the album 'May our neighborhood end at the edge of the known universe' is a bit of a paradox in that there is no end as our awareness of our existence in space and time expands. Each song on the record has an idea associated with it that the listener can ponder while taking in the music."

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THE UNITY Releases New Single and Video! New Album "Pride" Out Now

Taken from the new album "Pride" - out now! Order Link: https://TheUnity.lnk.to/Pride Video edited by Marlon Knötig THE UNITY live 2020: 28.08. DE-Nordenham ...

German-Italian melodic metal act THE UNITY releases a new single and video for the song "You Don't Walk Alone" today. The song is taken from the new studio album "Pride".

"Pride" was released through SPV/Steamhammer on March 13th, 2020 as 2CD digipak, 2LP gatefold, download and stream: https://TheUnity.lnk.to/Pride

THE UNITY live 2020

28.08. DE-Nordenham - Jahnhalle 

29.08. DE-Nordenham - Jahnhalle (sold out)

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Don't Believe In Ghosts premiere their newest music video adventure for their single "Living Like This"

“This video took on an entirely new life as I was editing it in quarantine. As you’ll clearly see when you watch, we put a lot of time and effort into all the details… it was almost eerie how much of it reflected what was coming just weeks after filming.’ Steven Nathan says when describing the making of the "Living Like This” video.

Don't Believe in Ghosts has built a reputation for colorful and thought provoking videos. Each one produced and put together by the band, directed by singer Steven Nathan along with a group of their creative friends. We like to create new worlds each time, have a little fun with reality" Steven says. This time is no different and this video certainly has a lot to see and think about.

"Living Like This" can be streamed/purchased here:

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A compelling state-of-the art indie pop band with an eclectic New York City sound. Don't Believe in Ghosts, led by singer/producer and writer Steven Nathan, rose from his home studio in 2017. The band is rounded out by Dan DelVecchio on Guitar, Alex Goumas on Bass, and Ken Yang on Drums.

Don't Believe In Ghosts teamed up with 8-time Grammy-winning mixer Ken Lewis for their single "Don't Wake Me Up". The song's video featured famed comedic actor Gilbert Gottfried"Don't Wake Me Up" earned more than one million retail and radio plays. In 2019 Don't Believe In Ghosts sold out their first headlining show at New York City's Bowery Ballroom. In the summer of 2019, the band embarked on their first U.S. tour.

"Don't give energy to the ghosts of your past." Says Steven Nathan when describing the meaning behind the bands' name. "Worrying about what other people may think can be draining and debilitating." Don't Believe In Ghosts amplifies this theme throughout their music.

Along with the release of their first EP as well as their debut LP Give It Meaning, the band has released multiple self produced videos gaining even further exposure including features on 'Ink Master', VEVO as well as song features in the US OPENand many TV show placements from 'Ink Master',Nat Geo, Travel Channel to MTV.

Having already scored their first #1 song for three weeks in a row on WKRO in KY, the band has also been heard across the country on Mediabase stations like KPOI (Hawaii), WSFS (Miami), WWYY (Allentown), WXFX (Montgomery), KBZT (San Diego), KPNT (St. Louis), KRZQ (Reno NV), KTCL (Denver), WHBC (Canton, OH), WKQX (Chicago). In addition Don’t Believe In Ghosts had one of the most played songs at College radio in 2018 with their single "Slow Down".

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POP EVIL RELEASES TWO NEW SINGLES "LET THE CHAOS REIGN" AND "WORK" PREPARING NEW ALBUM FOR 2020

April 30, 2020 - Michigan's own, POP EVIL, have released two new singles "Let The Chaos Reign"  and "Work", marking the first taste of new music from the band since their Pop Evil full-length in 2018. The new tracks arrive as a twin assault of invigorating readymade hits for 2020, from a forthcoming album filled to the brim with a dozen tracks each worthy of a dedicated spotlight. “Let the Chaos Reign” is the heaviest single the band has ever dropped, a rousing fight song of self-determination and rising to meet any challenge with courage and strength. By contrast, “Work” puts its heavy guitars atop grooving rhythmic punch, as it champions the working-class heroes struggling to persevere across all industries today.  
 
Speaking on the new singles and upcoming album, frontman and band founder Leigh Kakaty stated:


“We won’t bore people with the same song over and over. When you come to our live show, we feel like there should be an ebb and flow, peaks and valleys, that are similar to real life. Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. We like to take people on a journey when they listen to our music or come to see us live.” 
 

POP EVIL has been a staple at major festivals and in theaters and clubs for over a  decade, despite the group’s relative youth. As they’ve ruled the roost with No. 1 Billboard Rock singles like “Trenches”, “Deal with the Devil”, “Torn to Pieces”, “Footsteps”, and “Waking Lions”, they’ve taken their inspired message to the people, on tours with modern rock titans and veteran acts alike. The band bunkered down in Los Angeles in the winter of 2019 to put the finishing touches on the yet to be titled new album due out later this year via Entertainment One (eOne). The band also enlisted new creative teams of producers and collaborators to emphasize the uniquely varied aspects of the band’s sound. As “Let The Chaos Reign” and “Work” might suggest, the contrast and fearless genre-defying cross-cultural pollination have never been stronger than on album number six. The preproduction process yielded close to 30 songs, whittled down to the most potent 12 that represent everything POP EVIL is about. This new effort will be the highly anticipated follow up to their self-titled album that came out two years ago to high critical praise with outlets like Loudwire saying, "their self-titled effort continues that delivers a solid top-to-bottom listen." Collectively, the band’s previous five albums account for over 600 million worldwide streams.

Earlier this month, POP EVIL also shared the news that their North American The Versatile Tour is postponed with details to follow regarding new dates. 

Pop Evil is: Leigh Kakaty (Lead Vocals) , Nick Fuelling (Lead Guitar), Dave Grahs (Rhythm Guitar), Matt DiRito (Bass), Hayley Cramer (Drums)

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REVENGE Premieres New Song, "Oath Violator"

Extreme black metal titans REVENGE have shared "Oath Violator," the third single from their upcoming full-length. 'Strike.Smother.Dehumanize' is out on May 22 via Season of Mist Underground Activists! "Oath Violator" can be heard at THIS LOCATION.

Link: https://youtu.be/rbpe9ODdK60

Pre-sales for 'Strike.Smother.Dehumanize' are available HERE.

Canadian Chaos Black Metal extremists REVENGE return with 'Strike.Smother.Dehumanize', the follow up to their 2015 album 'Behold.Total.Rejection'. With 'Behold.Total.Rejection', the band caused a stir in the underground scene by signing to Season of Mist. In what many saw as an unorthodox move by both band and label, it caused long-time fans and critics alike to speculate on the outcome. Upon the release of 'Behold.Total.Rejection', the Canadians proved all who had questioned this unexpected alliance wrong, by releasing one of the most successful and over the top albums in their discography. 

Being called complete noise by some, and total genius by others, these polarized views continue to be worn by the band as a badge of honor. After the recording and subsequent release of 'Behold.Total.Rejection', REVENGE wasted no time systematically destroying the festival atmosphere at metal fests around the world and laying waste to stages in North America and Europe touring with the likes of WATAIN, DESTRÖYER 666, MAYHEM, SHINING and MGLA to name a few.

The smoke has now cleared from the rubble, and it is time to smother the fallen with another wave of Chaotic Black Metal in the Canadian tradition with the release of the band's forthcoming sixth full length album, 'Strike.Smother.Dehumanize'. Already being hailed as their most compelling work to date, 'Strike.Smother.Dehumanize' is a show of force that positions REVENGE at the top of the extremist black metal food chain. Continuing to maintain the lone wolf self segregation stance that has served the band well since day one, REVENGE has once again unapologetically refused to let any musical or ideologically alien influences infiltrate and poison the original intent upon which its foundations were built. 

On 'Strike.Smother.Dehumanize', J. Read has eclipsed all past releases. With an extremely potent and organic production, lightning speed, chaotic song structures and razor sharp vocals delivered with unparalleled conviction the black metal outfit has constructed a manifesto of self ascension, absolute hatred of organized religion, and total contempt for the enslaved modern man that feeds at the trough of mediocrity with every waking breath. The destruction and rebuilding of humanity is the only cure for the cancer known as mankind. No Scene No Brotherhood No Remorse.

Line-up:
J. Read - all music and lyrics

Recording line-up:
J. Read - Drums -Vocals - Effects
Vermin - Session Guitar - Bass - Effects 

Live Line-up: 
J. Read - Drums
Vermin - Guitar -Vocals
Haasiophis -Bass - Vocals

Style: Chaos Black Metal

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FELLAHIN FALL Premiere "A Fading Whisper"

Visualizer for the Fellahin Fall single 'A Fading Whisper' from the debut album 'Tar a-Kan'. Visualizer created by Patrick Reilly. "I hear your whisper, thou...

New Studio Album 'Tar a-Kan' Out May 15th

Brooklyn-based industrial outfit FELLAHIN FALL has released a new single from their upcoming studio album, 'Tar a-Kan'. Fans can check out the premiere of "A Fading Whisper" exclusively via Metal Sucks at the link found HERE. Born from the ashes of melodic death metal band Fin'amor, Fellahin Fall released their debut self-titled EP in November of 2019, with 'Tar a-Kan' primed to see a May 15th independent release.

Speaking about their new single, Fellahin Fall primary songwriter Nodar Khutortsov says, "You don't overcome the nostalgia of a period in your life until you are humiliated by reliving it. 'A Fading Whisper' is about the narrator's hope that his previous hubris is a lesson to be learned, rather than a moment to be yearned."

Pre-order 'Tar a-Kan' HERE

About FELLAHIN FALL

Founded by songwriter Nodar Khutortsov in the summer of 2018, Fellahin Fall was initially conceived of as a synth-centered darkwave project. Through many iterations of the music, the group would evolve into the the gothic-industrial band it is today. Patrick Reilly of Tengger Cavalry, drummer Eugene Bell and rhythm guitarist Raphael Pinsker of Fin’amor, and bassist Mark Morrill complete the lineup. Fellahin Fall's self-titled EP was released in November of 2019. The band's music is written from and influenced by the backdrop of South Brooklyn. Themes of dragons and Scandinavian forests are nowhere to be found here. Instead, contemporary urban thematics dominate the auditory landscape. The upcoming album 'Tar a-Kan' is narrated by and named after a man in the near future who is ravaged by the change of time, technology, and himself. Tar a-Kan struggles to come to terms with his ever evolving state and the crushing urbana that surrounds him.

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CLOAK to Host Gimme Radio Special on May 4

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Atlanta's CLOAK will be hosting a two-hour Gimme Radio special on Monday, May 4 at 1:00 P.M. EDT! The band will spin a playlist that they curated themselves and will be present in the chat for a live Q&A. You can sign up for FREE and tune in at THIS LOCATION. May the fourth be with you!

CLOAK will be supporting 2019's 'The Burning Dawn,' which was named one of the Best Albums of the year by Metal Insider (#6), A&P Reacts (#8), Treble Zine (#11), and others. The album can be streamed HERE ordered in various formats HERE.

Unyielding darkness and brutality emerge from the deep south of the United States.  Atlanta, GA based quartet CLOAK blend the sounds of black metal, rock ‘n’ roll, and homegrown Southern sludge to create their own unique and menacing sound.
 
Their debut full-length, 'To Venomous Depths,' (2017) was met with critical acclaim upon its release. Decibel Magazine placed it at #20 among their “Top 40 Albums of 2017,” solidifying the band’s place among the heavy metal elite. Now, CLOAK is back with 'The Burning Dawn,' a riff-heavy and groove-laden follow-up that proves the band are still rife with fresh ideas.
 
Conceptually, the record comes from a place below the surface where the sleepless and sinister dwell, and is absorbed by the darkest of dreams and the most primal desires. Musically, this exploration takes the gothic nuances of its predecessor while abandoning any hesitation in exchange for a more aggressive and vehement spirit.
 
While rippers like “On Poisoned Ground” and “Into the Storm” deliver a fury of soulful aggression, songs like “Lifeless Silence” and “The Fire, The Faith, The Void” offer a darker, gothic essence, ultimately displaying CLOAK’s multi-faceted and dynamic musical diversity. So, raise your fists and set fire to the world; this is 'The Burning Dawn.'


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BLOODY HEELS NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, 'CRIMINAL MASTERMINDS' OUT TODAY

BLOODY HEELS ANNOUNCE FRONTIERS' DEBUT "IGNITE THE SKY" 

OUT JULY 10, 202

Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce that Latvian hard rockers Bloody Heels will release their new album, "Ignite The Sky" on July 10, 2020. Today, the band has premiered the first single and video from the album, 'Criminal Masterminds'

Ignite the Sky” has some pretty heavy songs, but at the same time there’s plenty of melodic stuff, harmonies and big choruses. I like to call this album ‘Dark AOR’, haha! We managed to blend everything we love about music, to be honest. But one thing is for sure, we’ve never felt such a strong connection with the songs before,” says singer Vicky White of the upcoming album.

Regarding the first single, White continues, "'Criminal Masterminds' is definitely one of our heaviest songs to date. It was also one of the last songs we wrote for the album, just a month or so before we headed to the studio. Me and Harry were waiting on the other guys in our rehearsal room, messing around with some different guitar tunings and came up with the main riff. Then Gus and Gunn came and the rest is history. It's one of those songs that came together in just a couple of hours. We wanted to release this song as the first single because I think that it captures what Bloody Heels is about now. It's a bit heavier and more in your face, but still quite melodic, with a big chorus and lots of harmonies. It's quite different from anything what we've done before, but doesn't abandon who we are."

"We made the music video with Ivo Skanstins (director) and his team, which was a no-brainer as we'd done two videos together already that we were really happy with. He knows us well and we know him well. It was filmed in one day right before our European tour last October. A magical day for us, really. I also want to give a big thanks to all the people that were involved in the video and who volunteered their time and talent. We filmed the video outside in quite cold weather while the water was pouring on us was FREEZING. Luckily, we didn't got sick because we had to leave for tour 48 hours later," explains White.

Adds White, "I also want to say that of course we all know what's happening right now in the world. Hopefully we can cheer some people up with this song and video! We have to remember that we are all one in spirit and the only way we're gonna crawl out of this mess is together! Stay home, stay healthy, and keep up the positive vibes!"

Latvian hard rockers Bloody Heels recently joined the Frontiers label’s rapidly expanding pool of young talent and one listen to their debut album will easily explain why the label HAD to sign them up. With nods to the great ‘80s hard rock scene, but also bordering on heavy metal (listen to those kicks drums on first single ‘Criminal Masterminds’), this band is a delightful mix of catchy and driving. With a great whisky-soaked sounding throat, vocalist Vicky White provides the perfect voice for the thunder and lightning that guitarist Harry Rivers, bassist Gunn Everett, and drummer Gus Hawk are raining down upon us.

Formed in 2012 in Riga, Latvia, Bloody Heels have a musical style that could be best described as a sort of missing link between Crashdïet and Crazy Lixx, with heavier elements like early W.A.S.P. and Kissin’ Dynamite. The band have already made a name for themselves with the EP 'Summer Nights' (2014) and the album 'Through Mystery' (2017). They’ve played shows all around Europe including Sweden, Finland, Norway, Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, and the Baltic States

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Vocals - Valts Berzins (Vicky White)

Guitars - Haralds Avotins (Harry Rivers)

Bass - Gunars Narbuts (Gunn Everett)

Drums - Gustavs Vanags (Gus Hawk)

Cello on track 'Silhouette' - Erna Daugaviete

Saxophone on track 'Healing Waters' - Dagnis Rozins

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BARISHI Announces Concert Live Stream for Saturday, May 2

Following a successful virtual album release party, which took place last Thursday via Facebook, progressive sludge metal outfit BARISHI are now inviting fans from all over the world to attend their upcoming hometown performance from the comfort of your living rooms! The band will be live streaming their performance at The Stone Church in Brattleboro, VT on Saturday, May 2 @ 5:00 P.M. EDT via the following platforms and links:

Barishi Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barishiband/live/
Season of Mist Official YouTube : https://youtu.be/yml2oDTwN8w
Season of Mist Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonofmistofficial/
Stone Church Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stonechurchvt/
Quarantunes Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quarantunesforyou/
Lich King Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LichKingMetal/live/

BARISHI comments: "Due to the inability to tour and support our new record the old-fashioned way, Season of Mist floated the idea of doing a live streamed record release show by us. We thought it was a really exciting idea, and to add icing to the cake, we will be doing the stream from our favorite venue; The Stone Church in our hometown Brattleboro, VT. I can't wait to share these songs with everyone in a different context and I think the incredible aesthetic of the venue should add a lot to the show"

The band will be taking proper social distancing and protective measures to ensure their safety. No live audience will be present.

BARISHI are supporting their sophomore full-length, 'Old Smoke,' which is out digitally now and will now be released physically on June 5. It can be ordered in various formats HERE.

'Old Smoke' can be streamed HERE.

MAELSTROM Release Lyric Video for Single "Army From Ash"

From Debut Album 32 Years in the Making ,Out May 22nd

The New York-based group will independently release their debut album 'Of Gods And Men' on May 22nd 2020. After beginning the journey 32 years ago, this effort is a tribute to tenacity and the idea of never giving up on your dreams. 

"The end result is one of the most event-filled, headphone-heaven heavy metal albums ever made, conceptual in the extreme from the artwork, down through the lyrics, through the soundtrack appointments and into a genre space wholly of the band’s own making. 

-Martin Popoff

Pre-order "Of Gods And MenHERE

The story behind MaelstroM and their upcoming debut full-length is parts both uncommon and unbelievable. Forged in the late 80's from a friendship between lead vocalist Gary Vosganian and guitarist Joey Lodes, the band emerged from the Long Island scene and quickly began to gain notoriety on the national level. However, despite a pair of highly acclaimed early demos to their credit, MaelstroM would enter an indefinite hiatus in the 90's as the music industry further turned its attention away from the heavy metal renaissance of the 80's to the Seattle grunge movement.

Now, more than three decades later, MaelstroM have emerged from their untimely end; ready to unveil their debut LP, 'Of Gods And Men,' while leaving no stone unturned on the 69 minute, three-act epic. A journey that began some 32 years ago in a humble basement finally reaches its much needed culmination.

About MaelstroM

Formed in the ferocious firestorm of the eighties thrash movement, MaelstroM began its

storm surge by quickly dominating their local scene of Long Island, New York. Within a

few years they expanded beyond regional borders and began to gain worldwide

notoriety. Unfortunately, like many bands of that era, MaelstroM fell victim to the

changing scene as harder metal gave way to Seattle grunge and the landscape of

heavy music shifted. 

Not satisfied with the way things ended with MaelstroM’s legacy, vocalist and lyricist

Gary Vosganian and main song writer and guitarist Joey Lodes set out to finish the

vision they had left incomplete all those years ago. Finally, after multiple fits and

starts, hurdles and heartaches, the pair has realized their dream with the worldwide

release of their debut album 'Of Gods And Men'. A journey that began, humbly, as a few

kids in a basement, some 32 years ago.

'Of Gods and Men' is rooted in the sounds and themes of MaelstroM’s eponymous 1989

debut demo and 1991’s acclaimed, This Battle to Make HistoryYet History Never

Comes. It represents a further step in the band’s evolution beyond their superlative

2008 EP It Was Predestined, which charted CMJ Top 20 as an independent and was

recognized on Terrorizer Magazine’s coveted annual ranking of “best unsigned bands”.

'Of Gods And Men' delivers a 69 minute album of such complexity and decades-intense

planning, that it can hardly be considered simply a collective of ten songs.

“There was always a very cinematic pageantry to what we were looking to do,”

continues Gary. “The idea was to create a cinematic vision, more than simply individual

songs. It is meant to be a whole piece, conceptual in all aspects and truly an album,

which we consider to be ‘an abandoned art’ these days”.

MAELSTROM Online:

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JINJER Releases LEGO Fan Remake of "Perennial" Video

New Album, Macro, Out Now via Napalm Records 

Get Your Copy HERE

Staying indoors for long periods of time does have its silver linings - for instance, more time for artistic inspiration! JINJER fan Mychailo Halinin turned boredom and isolation into creativity and remade the seminal music video for "Perennial" from their 2019 EP Micro - with LEGO. 

Today, the band releases the video through the official channels. Watch the video HERE!

Commented bass player Eugene Abdukhanov: "Who has not played with LEGO as a kid? Who has not secretly dreamed of starring in their own LEGO MOVIE!? What a wonderful gift and pleasure this was to watch and now to release Perennial LEGO to the world … these are indeed very strange days but thank you Mychailo for making our day a little bit more bright and positive!"

Devastating riffs, aggressive vocals, powerful melodies and astonishingly deep lyrics are what make their new album, MacroJINJER’s most advanced and undeniable album yet – taking the listener on a journey of trauma, power struggle and greed with a progressive groove metal backdrop.

Order Macro HERE, and watch the music videos below:

Judgement & Punishment”: WATCH

On The Top”: WATCH

Pit Of Consciousness”: WATCH

On The Top Live In Kiev”: WATCH

"Retrospection": WATCH

About JINJER:

In under 10 years, the four-piece progressive groove metal wrecking machine known as JINJER have carved their very own place in the heavy metal landscape and are poised to go even further in 2019 and beyond. Hailing from Donetsk, this Ukrainian musical oddity formed in 2009, but consider the official start of the band with the addition of the incredible vocalist and femme fatale, Tatiana Shmayluk, in 2010. Since then, JINJER have been nominated and won the Best Ukrainian Metal Act award for Best Ukrainian Metal Band multiple times. 

JINJER have built upon the successes of their previously released Micro EP with their latest full-length, Macro – boasting impressive worldwide chart debuts, remarkable critical acclaim, and millions of track streams and YouTube views – all the while selling out the vast majority of their international live performances in support. With Macro, JINJER have truly arrived in metal stardom territory and are on the verge of conquering it.

JINJER is:

Vocals: Tatiana Shmayluk

Guitar: Roman Ibramkhalilov

Bass: Eugene Abdukhanov

Drums: Vlad Ulasevich

JINJER online: 

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SAINT ASONIA EMBARK ON VIRTUAL TOUR

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#SAINTASONIAHAPPYHOUR HAPPENS EVERY FRIDAY

As a way to continue to perform live for their fans during the current quarantine conditions, Saint Asonia have announced a "virtual tour" where the band will perform on the the different social media platforms of rock radio stations around the country. The band will add a local flavor to each performance. 

Saint Asonia just dropped their new single "Blind."

"It's been really important to myself and the band to do everything we can to try and stay connected with fans, and with the people who play our music," says singer Adam Gontier. "We wouldn't be where we are without the amazing love and support rock radio has shown us over the years. We ended up having this really unique opportunity to play live acoustic shows for a number of stations throughout the month of May, and we're really excited to do it. During this strange and somewhat disappointing period in time, it's the least we can do. We're stoked to do a virtual tour, and play some shows for all of the people who support us."

He continues, "It also gives us a chance to introduce our new single 'Blind' to people. It's a song about pushing through to the end, no matter how tough it gets. It's a strong sentiment, considering what the world is going through."

Saint Asonia continue to hold #SaintAsoniaHappyHour sessions every Friday night, which are all about the talk, the tunes, and the connection with fans.

Saint Asonia, featuring former Three Days Grace frontman Gontier and Staind guitarist/founding member Mike Mushok, released their sophomore effort Flawed Design in fall 2019 via Spinefarm Records. The single "The Hunted," featuring Godsmack's Sully Erna, was a Top 10 radio smash.

SAINT ASONIA ONLINE:

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TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN SHARE VIDEO FOR "OUT THERE"

NEW ALBUM TRUTH & LIES OUT NOW

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown have shared the video for the powerful song "Out There," which takes on an entirely new meaning amid today's climate.

Making sense of loss is not an easy task," says the band's namesake guitarist. "Sometimes, it's just impossible. Songwriting has always been my way of tumbling through the feelings I struggle to make sense of. 'Out There' has taken on different meanings for me personally over time. Given the current circumstances, this song feels heavier to me than it ever has. I can only imagine what so many people are dealing with right now. There was a lot of love put into this song and I hope every bit of that is transferred and felt by anyone out there who needs it right now."

The track appears on the band's latest album Truth & Lies — out now via Snakefarm Records.

ICYMI:

Listen to "Shock & Awe," a gritty riff fest anchored by bluesy vocals, here.

Listen to "On to the Next," which premiered at Guitar Worldhere.

Watch and listen to "Ridehere.

TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN ONLINE:

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(0) Releases Impactful Music Video for “Sortfugl”

Debut Album SkamHan Out Today | Buy HERE!

The best-kept secret of the Danish underground - 

A hallucinating Progressive Black Metal offering

To coincide with today’s album release date, Danish progressive black metal enigma (0) has just released their newest single, Sortfugl, accompanied by a music video inspired by overcoming isolation. The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the music scene and artists around the world, so (0) was inspired to send a message to all who are united by the same circumstances with their new video.

Heavy riffs and dark shimmering melodies pull the listener straight into the signature (0)atmosphere. Brightened by sanguine interludes, dark growls paired with infernal drumming lead into exhilarating spheres. The third single integrates itself perfectly in (0)’s newly released first full length album SkamHan, shivering between oppression and nothingness.

The band states:

“The album SkamHan is for us the natural sequel to the (0) EP which came out almost 3 years ago. We have been looking forward to releasing the album and although it does happen in circumstances we could never have imagined in any way, we are happy to share the music with you. We do so in the humble awareness that the world faces a huge challenge and that large parts of humanity are exposed to conditions that we unfortunately do not know the final consequences of. But one of the things that binds us together is music. SkamHandeals with issues such as depression, desperation, isolation, separation and shame. Occasionally one has to dig into the darkness and accept that life is also dark. Enjoy the darkness!

With many greetings and hope for all good”

(0) - MA, FJ, MC, JK and JU

In rousing dark euphoria, (0) lifts the veil for their debut album SkamHan, a lucid dream wrapped in growling dark melancholia. Seven explosive and oppressive tracks presented in a frenzied mania blossom into a hallucinating mixture of black, drone and post metal spiced with intense sludge and progressive influences. The opening track, “Tyndere End Hud”, infatuates with intoxicating riffs and forceful growls, drawing its listener into the dark vortex. Pain and gloomy nothingness dominate the luminous expanse of SkamHan and symbolize the extreme soundscapes in an opus of darkness. The eponymous track crucially grows to a cathartic vibrating atmosphere and ruptures in energetic parts due to the agonized, bloodcurdling growls. The atmospheric expansiveness of the final track, “Alle Renses”, reminds that the routes of (0) remain labyrinthine. The elusive quintet bites the ear of the listener and drips with blackened obscurity.

Get your copy of SkamHan NOW:

(0) are:

Vocals: FJ

Guitar: JU

Guitar: MA

Bass: MC

Drums: JJ

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NAPALM RECORDS

LAKESHORE has released their video for single "History."

The song was the first single off of their debut EP titled 41.

"The song "History" is our first single as a band, it was always a song that resonated deeply with us. So during this quarantine period we wanted to re-imagine it in a cool and fun way that still captures the deep emotion within the song" says Ben Lionetti.

Lakeshore delivers a new modern take on today's rock music.

The band has obtained a cult like grass roots following from their live touring schedule and festivals like Warped Tour . They have gathered a strong fervent social media following that has stuck with them ever since the announcement of the project.

The band is comprised of vocalist Jesse Doran, Ben Lionetti on guitar, with brother Joe Lionetti on Drums, bassist Chris Segovia and lead guitarist Mitch LoBuglio.

Lakeshore ushers in a pure new energy with a nostalgic feel, formed by a relentless cast set on defining a new era of music.

Lakeshore - Mountain View can be seen here.

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Ministry Issues “Alert Level” Explosive New Track & Lyric Video Is Anthem For Current Times

 First New Material From Mastermind Al Jourgensen

Since 2018’s Critically Acclaimed Album “AmeriKKKant” 

Fans Are Asked To Make Videos Answering

Song’s Central Message “How Concerned Are You?” 

Hear Al Jourgensen Discuss Song & More On Bill Burr’s 

“Monday Morning Podcast”

Band Remains In #StudioQuarantine Working On 15th Studio Album

For Nuclear Blast Records; More Details To Be Announced

With a new election on the horizon and America still on the brink, Ministry’s Al Jourgensen has re-entered the studio to create his missives that will become material for a to-be-announced new album on Nuclear Blast Records. The first taste comes today with the bold new track “Alert Level” accompanied by a provocative lyric video, created by Agent Ogden.

The song is the first new material from Jourgensen in two years and has a timely message as America—and the global population—faces epidemics, environmental crises, political corruption and one of the biggest elections of our lifetime. Regarding “Alert Level,” Jourgensen says, “We finished the song in January and it sounded great during rehearsals for our Australia/Japan tour dates, before we went into quarantine. The original plan was to finish the new record before the July ‘Industrial Strength’ US tour so we could have an Election Day release, but in lieu of the circumstances—and how relevant the song feels for these bizarre times—we decided to release ‘Alert Level’ now. Considering that this song features the question ‘How concerned are you?’ I’ll be interested to see how folks answer it themselves.”

Hear Jourgensen discuss more about “Alert Level” on Bill Burr’s latest episode of his “Monday Morning Podcast”: https://billburr.com/monday-morning-podcast-4-20-20/

With the release of “Alert Level,” fans are asked to be a part of the larger conversation by answering the question posed by the song’s central message, How concerned are you?” Fans should upload videos, 30 seconds or less, to their social media profiles with the hashtag #MinistryAlertLevelAll the members of Ministry will be watching from home and selecting the videos most meaningful to them, which will be later shared.

Ministry also encourages fans to voice their concerns by voting in the upcoming 2020 elections and has partnered with Head Count to help voters to become registered in time. More info can be found here: http://ministryband.com/vote

“Alert Level” will be included on Ministry’s upcoming 15th full-length release and the follow-up to the acclaimed 2018 record, “AmeriKKKant,” which was a return to form for the industrial juggernaut and garnered international tour dates, a collaboration with Wax Trax! and a support slot on Slayer’s final tour.

Credits for “Alert Level” include:

Al Jourgensen – vocals/guitar/keys

Cesar Soto - guitar/bass

Dan Cleary - bass

Roy Mayorga - drums

Arabian Prince - scratch

Michael Rozon - keys, drum programming

Liz Walton, Chad & Jill Smith - backup vocals

Engineered by Michael Rozon

Mixed by Al Jourgensen & Michael Rozon

Produced by Al Jourgensen

Mastered by DNA Mastering

About Ministry

Born in 1981 in Chicago, Ministry has been the lifetime passion project of founder Al Jourgensen, considered to be the pioneer of industrial music. In its early days, Ministry was identifiable by its heavy synth-pop material in line with the new sounds and technology that were being developed in the ‘80s. Ministry’s output began with four 12” singles on Wax Trax! Records in 1981 before the first LP With Sympathy in 1983 via Arista Records. As time progressed however, so did Ministry, quickly developing a harsher, and more stylized sound that the band soon became infamous for on seminal albums Twitch(1986), The Land of Rape and Honey (1988), and The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste (1989). With the release of Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and The Way to Suck Eggs (1992), Ministry hit an all time high in the mainstream musical realm and received its first Grammy nomination. In total, Ministry has been nominated for a Grammy award six times. After an indefinite hiatus in 2013, Ministry’s latest album, 2018’s AmeriKKKant, continues to reflect Jourgensen’s views on the frightening state of society and politics. With the latest lineup featuring Sin Quirin and Cesar Soto on guitars, John Bechdel (Killing Joke) on keys, London May (Samhain) on drums and Paul D’Amour (Tool) on bass, Ministry continues touring and recording in 2020 with new music and a few more surprises planned.

Find Ministry Online:

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CARACH ANGREN Unveil Hellish New Single, "Der Vampir von Nurnberg"

Symphonic metal masters of horror CARACH ANGREN have unveiled the second new single from their upcoming 6(66)th full-length, 'Franckensteina Strataemontanus!' The brand new song, "Der Vampir von Nürnberg.

CARACH ANGREN comments: "We proudly present you 'Der Vampir von Nürnberg,' taken from our upcoming album. The song is a sub-story connected to the overarching horrifying concept on the album. Welcome to the world of a gruesome killer and vampiric necrophiliac dabbling in the wickedness of the occult!"
'Franckensteina Strataemontanus' is set to be released on June 26. Please note that the date has been changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The album can be pre-ordered HERE.

The Dutch masters of horror are back with their most flamboyant album so far. On 'Franckensteina Strataemontanus', CARACH ANGREN resurrect the gruesome story of troubled soul ‘Conrad Dippel’; the inspiration of Mary Shelly’s novel 'Frankenstein'.
 
CARACH ANGREN have extended all the sonic colours on their established palette to dazzling effect. Their trademark whipping guitars are weaving harsh melodies and sinister soundscapes, which are beautifully contrasted by opulent keyboards and majestic orchestrations. That Till Lindemann (RAMMSTEIN) and Peter Tägtgren (PAIN) have called upon the composition talent of Clemens "Ardek" Wijers is a telling sign of his outstanding mastery of the craft. Another signatory counterpoint is provided by Seregor's fierce rasping and shrieking vocals. Adding to the impact, Namtar has become a relentless driving force with his hart hitting yet intricate drumming. Each track on this album is a highlight on its own, while combined 'Franckensteina Strataemontanus ' simply shines.
 
CARACH ANGREN set out to tell ghost-stories with a set of paranormal cases recorded on the demo 'The Chase Vault Tragedy' (2004). This was soon followed by the official release of the 'Ethereal Veiled Existence' EP (2005) as a prelude to the haunting 'Lammendam' (2008). The Dutch had a clear vision of combining a dark baroque style of metal with horror based lyrical concepts. Their sophomore full-length 'Death Came through a Phantom Ship' (2010) witnessed the band setting sail to bring their eccentric and capturing live performances to audiences and festivals all over Europe. In the wake of third album 'Where the Corpses Sink Forever' (2012), the haunting had reached the Americas and started to spread rapidly. This record added a serious side to the lyrics of CARACH ANGREN. While firmly remaining in the horror genre, their tales revolve around the evils of war. This mature streak was taken a step further with the fourth full-length 'This Is No Fairytale', which is on the surface a darker variation of the "Hansel and Gretel" story from the Brothers Grimm collection, but also deals with the too real topic of child abuse in a dysfunctional family. With ‘Dance And Laugh Amongst The Rotten’ (2017), the band returned to pure story telling with episodes that are centred on a girl playing a little too long with her Ouija board.
 
Now, CARACH ANGREN return with the monster ‘Franckensteina Strataemontanus’, where the Dutch have pushed their unashamedly theatrical style to a new intense height. You do not believe us yet? Press play and have your soul transferred with this new elixir of life!

Style: Horror Metal
 
Studio: Tidal Wave Studio (DE) & Clemens Wijers Music Productions (NL)
 
Recording:
Tidal Wave Studio: Drums, guitars, bass recorded by Patrick Damiani
Clemens Wijers Music Productions: Keyboards, orchestra, vocals
 
Mix/Master: Robert Carranza (MARILYN MANSON)
 
Recording line-up
Seregor: Vocals , guitar
Ardek: Keyboard, orchestra, guitar, bass, backing vocals
Namtar: Drums

Guest musician: 
Nikos Mavridis: Solo violin on tracks 5 & 10

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Available formats: 
CD
CD clamshell box
LP in various colours
Cassette

For more on CARACH ANGREN, follow the band's FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMWEBSITEBANDCAMP, and TWITTER.

THE HIRSCH EFFEKT SHARE NEW SINGLE "TORKA"

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Album "KOLLAPS" Coming May 8th, 2020

The Hirsch Effekt share their new single TORKA along with a music video. It's the third track from the bands 5th studioalbum KOLLAPS coming May 8th, 2020 via Long Branch Records. KOLLAPS encounters everyday madness with elaborate counterpoints and ludicrous lyric lines. In a heavier manner, the band slips into the roles of other, social actors to reflect the aspects of their agenda: a dispute with the systematic collapse is thematized from the perspective of the „Fridays For Future“-movement, depicted in a musical dainty or a bizarre way, then again also to corrode opposers in a strobe-like manner.

TORKA is now available as Stream and Download on all digital platforms.

The Hirsch Effekt about the new single "TORKA":

"TORKA is another composition that was written by Ilja solely. Except for the drums and one guitar doubling all instruments were played by Ilja. The songs root can be found in the Industrial-like electronic bass figure that is first introduced in the intro and later picked up the bass guitar and even later by the guitars and drums. The ending is nothing less than a reprise of the interlude MOMENT, just in a band- instead of a strings arrangement. The lyrics of the song tell a fictional story that is settled on the Easter Island and deals, inter alia, with the extinction of its inhabitants. The same story is later continued on the album's title track KOLLAPS. TORKA belongs to the more melancholic songs on the album."

After their last album „Eskapist“ (2017), which charted #21 on the German album charts, and formidable show-offs at Wacken Open Air, Full Force Festival and as recent headliners at the renowned Euroblast Festival, The Hirsch Effekt have now spawned their new ogre. Musically, the trio from Hanover, Germany, has once again settled in the microcosm of progressive metal and enhanced their songs with their typical trademark of – at first glance totally out of the line – genre-hopping.

Similar as on previous records, it happens again by Hirsch-style chopping of parts and beats, that first off felt safe and usual. In between chorals resound, helping to find one's way back to a necessary recollection. On the one side it's a euphonious, on the other side a hurting listening experience that leads to a heightened perception of the exposure of the human disorientation, and serves as a call to the solitary consciousness of courageous individuals - to gather together at concerts.

Live, this symbolic demise is celebrated purification. This can be celebrated together with the fans at upcoming shows, by the way of indulging unison and clamor, questioning oneself whether the own heart and thoughts have gone prone to egoism or still are in line with the harmony of hope, that is hidden within „Kollaps“.

Line Up:

Moritz Schmidt (Drums)

Nils Wittrock (Guitar, Vocals)

Ilja John Lappin (Bass, Vocals)

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