MICHAEL GRANT & THE ASSASSINS,FIRST SINGLE & VIDEO, 'RED LIGHT RUN' OUT NOW

ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

"ALWAYS THE VILLAIN" OUT JULY 10, 2020

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of “Always The Villain”, the debut album from Michael Grant & The Assassins, on July 10, 2020. Michael Grant & The Assassins play a diverse and exciting brand of hard rock music incorporating elements from alternative rock and metal, while exploring different textures, genres, and influences. Band mastermind Michael Grant (who plays all instruments on the album) creates a sound that is intense, heavily melodic, and anthemic. First single, and music video, 'Red Light Run' is a great illustration of this.

Stream the single and pre-order the album HERE: https://orcd.co/alwaysvillain

Of the making of the album, Grant says, "It took well over a year to record “Always The Villain”. There was such a massive learning curve in the actual recording process for me to be able to deliver. I had to write, arrange, record, produce everything as well as play all of the instruments myself. I believe recording this way truly helped in bringing to fruition my full musical vision and signature sound. I couldn’t be more happy with the end results and I really loved recording this way."

On first single and video, 'Red Light Run', Grant says it is "about a beautiful, broken-hearted girl's backfiring tale of revenge by way of sex, drugs and excess. Of course the song goes even deeper than that and the video is suggestive of all of this." 

In the works since 2018, "Always The Villain" is a labor of love for this established talent. Prior to The Assassins, Grant was the creative driving force behind Endeverafter, a Sacramento based alternative/hard rock band signed to Epic Records in the early ‘00s. Handling vocals, lead guitars, and songwriting, Grant released two albums with the band before disbanding them in 2012. Grant then served as touring guitarist for LA Guns for five years and also recorded one album with the band. Prince, Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, Guns 'N Roses, David Bowie, Tom Petty, and In Flames are all influences on Grant and informed the sound of "Always The Villain". Grant is now focused full-time on The Assassins, who have already played shows in the US, including a performance on the Monsters of Rock Cruise 2019. The band plans to get out and play shows again, once we’ve all returned to a sense of normalcy, of course.

Keep your ears open for one of the most fresh and inspired new acts you will hear in hard rock music this year!

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VIRGIN STEELE Release New Video Clips "Kingdom of the Fearless" (Live Video) & "Bonedust" (Orchestral Video)

Heavy metal outfit VIRGIN STEELE are pleased to share more new content with their fans. The New York-based band led by vocalist David DeFeis is currently in the studio working on their new studio album (which is expected to see a 2020 release), but in the meantime the group has steadily put out new videos inspired by their past releases. This go around, they are revisiting "Kingdom of the Fearless" from 'The House of Atreus, Act 1' and "Bonedust" from 'Visions of Eden'. Speaking on the former, De Fais shares,

"About a week ago we were asked to contribute a very short 'Greeting/Shout Out' to the KEEP IT TRUE FESTIVAL audience, which we did. Well immediately after completing that 'Greeting' in which I used part of the song 'KINGDOM OF THE FEARLESS', I thought 'By the thunder of Zeus, I’m already halfway there! Why don’t I complete the whole song??' So I carried on working and now we have the full-length video for 'KINGDOM OF THE FEARLESS' using rehearsal footage, live footage, and some still photos, I believe we have crafted something that both reflects the energy of the song, and invokes the mood of where this song came from…our album 'THE HOUSE OF ATREUS - ACT 1'.” 

Never ones to rest our their laurels, VIRGIN STEELE is also releasing a video for the orchestral version of their song "Bonedust" from the album 'Visions of Eden'. De Fais adds, 

"I wrote this song for the 'VISIONS OF EDEN' album, where it appears with the instrumentation of vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. The version presented in the video here is quite different. This is the live orchestral take that appeared on the 'GHOST HARVEST VINTAGE 1 (Black Wine For Mourning)' album. This song acts as a “bridge” between those three 'VISIONS OF EDEN' clips we just issued on video a week or so ago, and what will be forthcoming in the next week or two."

"This version of 'BONEDUST' was actually recorded during those live sessions for the 'GOTHIC VOODOO ANTHEMS' album, but I chose to put it on 'GHOST HARVEST', as it seemed to fit nicely in between the tracks 'PSYCHIC SLAUGHTER' and 'HEARTS ON FIRE'. Using vocals, piano, some angry cellos, keyboards and orchestral percussion, this is a very different take on the song. This version presents the more Bluesy Voodoo-esque side of the track as well as the Gothic, Barbaric-Romantic nature of what we do. We wanted to strip things down to their basic raw essence and present a different view. We carried that idea forward and continued working with these concepts for all the 'GOTHIC VOODOO ANTHEMS' album tracks."

VIRGIN STEELE - "Bonedust" (Orchestral Video)

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ENUFF Z'NUFF ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM "BRAINWASHED GENERATION"

OUT JULY 10, 2020

FIRST SINGLE 'FATAL DISTRACTION' OUT NOW

Enuff Z’nuff are the living, breathing example of what a rock ‘n roll group should be. Now centered around bass player and vocalist Chip Z’nuff, Enuff Z’nuff are still delivering the band’s patented power pop melded with hard rock stylings. Their new album, “Brainwashed Generation” is the follow-up to 2018’s well received “Diamond Boy” and will be released on July 10, 2020. First single, 'Fatal Distraction' is out today. Hear it here: https://youtu.be/YFHPbG_c6dY

Stream the single and pre-order "Brainwashed Generation" HERE: https://orcd.co/brainwashgen

Featuring founding members Chip Z’nuff and Alex Kane (LSD), Tory Stoffregen and Daniel Benjamin Hill,Enuff Z’Nuff’s new studio release, “Brainwashed Generation” showcases a diverse collection of songs that demonstrate the progression of musical styles in the Enuff Z’nuff catalog, all while retaining the undercurrent that has kept them a loyal fanbase since the ‘80s. The album also features guest appearances from original frontman and guitarist Donnie Vie ("Strangers In My Head") as well as guest appearances from Mike Portnoy, and Daxx Nielsen (Cheap Trick).

Of the new album, Chip Z'nuff says, “This batch of songs are simply gifts from above via a plethora of influences. There's certainly plenty of fodder at this unprecedented time in our world.”

He continues, “We recorded the album in few interesting locations. Stonecutters Studio in downtown Chicago, Chris Steinmantz’s studio (White Lion, Styx), which was a ghost town, and my studio on the Southside that was filled with extracurricular activities during the whole process.”

On working with guest musicians, “Fabulous rock musicians came by during these sessions to lend their magnificent skills such as members of Cheap Trick (Daxx Nielsen), Mike Portnoy (Sons of Apollo, Winery Dogs), and Steve Ramone.”

The band plans to tour the U.S. and Europe in support of "Brainwashed Generation", once conditions allow touring activity to resume safely for fans and artists alike. 

Originally formed in 1984 in Chicago, IL, the band received their big break in 1989 when they signed to Atco/Atlantic Records. Their self-titled debut album was a monster hit and spawned two evergreen singles, “New Thing” and “Fly High Michelle”. Both received constant airplay on radio and heavy rotation on MTV, spending over 60 weeks in the Top 10. 1991 saw the band release their sophomore album, “Strength”. The album had more of a hard rock overtone and sustained the success achieved on the first album. The band made high profile television and radio appearances on the likes of David Letterman and Howard Stern and were featured in Rolling Stone’s Hot Issue as ‘The Next Big Thing'. The band soldiered on during the new musical climates of the ‘90s and went on to release another over a dozen more studio records.

Line-up:

Chip Z’nuff – Singer/ Bass Guitar

Tory Stoffregen – Lead Guitar

Alex Kane – Lead Guitar

Dan Hill - Drums

Special guests:

Mike Portnoy - Ringo / Beatles replica kit by TAMA - Track 5

DAXX “Cheap Trick” Nielsen - Drums Tracks 2, 4, 7, 9

Steve Ramone - Guitar Tracks 2, 8

Tony Fennell - Guitar Track 3

Joel Norman - Piano Track 1

Ace Frehley - Inaudible Lead Guitar Track 7

Donnie Vie – Vox, Guitar Track 6

Vinnie Castaldo – Drums Track 6

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CATHEDRAL To Release 2LP Reissue of 20th Anniversary Concert

'Return to the Forest' + 'Freak Winter' 

Out May 8th

UK Doom Metal band CATHEDRAL are releasing a 2-LP record celebrating the band's 20th anniversary concert in London. The first half of the release, 'Return to the Forest' covers the band's first ever live performance of their album 'Forest of Equilibrium' at the London show. The second half of the record, 'Freak Winter' features another full set of the band's classics and fan favorites from the evening. The full record will see a May 8th, 2020 release in four different pressing types. See below for more details.

'Return to the Forest' Lineup: Lee Dorrian, Garry Jennings, Adam Lehan, Mark Griffiths, Mike Small

'Freak Winter' Lineup: Lee Dorrian, Garry Jennings & Leo Smee w/ keyboard wizard Dave Moore

'Return to the Forest' & 'Freak Winter' Vinyl Pressings:

• Black Sparkle Vinyl (500 of each)

• Black Vinyl (500 of each)

• Purple Vinyl - US Edition (500 each)

PRE-ORDER: 'Return to the Forest'

PRE-ORDER: 'Freak Winter'

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BENIGHTED Releases Drum Play-Through for Song "Muzzle"

BENIGHTED drummer Kévin Paradis has shared a brand new play-through video for the song "Muzzle," which is taken from the band's new full-length, 'Obscene Repressed.' The drum play-through clip can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

Kevin Paradis comments on the video: "On Benighted's new album 'Obscene Repressed,' I've done my best to mix all my influences together to create the best drum beats and fills possible for the guitar riffing. 'Muzzle' is an example of what I've tried to do, from the jazzy 'chabada' to blast beats, you'll find many different drumming in just one song. Hope you'll enjoy"

BENIGHTED recently released the gory, disturbing music video for their latest single, "Nails," which can be seen HERE.

'Obscene Repressed' is out NOW and can be ordered HERE.

Pre-sales: https://smarturl.it/ObsceneBenighted 

Available formats:
CD
Deluxe digipak including sound fragment of Julien's pig squeal
LP in various colors

For more on BENIGHTED, visit their official FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, WEBSITE, BANDCAMP, and TWITTER.

GWAR Announces “Scumdogs of the Universe” 30th Anniversary Box Set!

Human Scum! Times are tough. You’ve probably missed rent and emptied your bank account on toilet paper, frozen pizzas, and subscriptions to porn sites. Now that you are unemployed and destitute, your Lords and Masters GWAR have created something new to tempt you into wasting your meager stimulus checks. 2020 marks of the 30th Anniversary of seminal GWAR album “Scumdogs of the Universe.”  30 fucking years!  Who would have thought??

In celebration of this momentous occasion, GWAR is pleased to announce a special 30th Anniversary “Scumdogs of the Universe” Box Set!  This limited edition release of “Scumdogs of the Universe” has been completely remixed, remastered, and perfected by Ronan Chris Murphy. Hear GWAR’s classic breakout album the way the Scumdogs intended the listener to hear it. The 30th Anniversary “Scumdogs of the Universe” Box Set includes never before released versions of songs you love with lots of goodies and collectibles thrown in.

This massive collection includes:

*Remixed and Remastered album on two 180g White and Red Opaque Vinyl Discs

*Cassette of demos and rarities

*48 page book of classic photos, gig posters and more

*GWAR illustrated vinyl slipmat

*Giant 3 foot x 4 foot subway poster of the album cover image

*Collectable reproduction All Access pass

*8x10 promo photo

*Enclosed in a custom display box

*MP3, WAV, or FLAC download of the remastered audio

*Sticker Pack

*Death Certificate

Pre-order your copy at: https://lnk.to/scumdogsbox 

Signed sets come with custom Swirl Vinyl and they are available exclusively at GWAR.net.

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RIVER CULT New LP 'Chilling Effect' Out Today!

Heavy-leaning Psychedelic trio RIVER CULT have released their sophomore studio album Chilling Effect, today via Tee Pee Records. The physical album is available via Nasoni Records

The band comments on the new album, 'Chilling Effect':

"With Chilling Effect, we were looking to take what we did on Halcyon Daze and expand it into new stylistic territories while retaining our sound and not straying too far from the path. To accomplish this, we worked with Charles Burst once more to ensure the album would have a similar feel and vibe to Halcyon Daze. This time around, we put a bit more focus on vocals and adding flourishes to the album, but still recorded the whole thing live in the studio with relatively few overdubs. Recording the instrumentation live is an important element for us as a band, and we hope the live feel comes across on the album."

Order Chilling Effect HERE.

Chilling Effect Tracklisting:

1. Chilling Effect

2. Left Hand Path

3. Neo Dog

4. Red Return

5. Fool's Gold

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Architect Within, have premiered their official music video for single "Lost, till You."

"Lost, till You" could seem relatively ambiguous as if it were just another relationship song... 
However ,for me, the lyrics reflect redemption and a feeling of despair until Christ came into my life, and all of the different things that I tried to do to fill the void until he was present in me. 
I hope that people find this song encouraging" says front man Tim Jones.

Architect Within is a Christ centered rock band formed in 2019 by Tim Jones and Aaron Davenport, sparked by Tim's Christian conversion in late 2014. Architect Within is fronted by Tim, a passion driven singer/songwriter playing bass/guitar ,while Aaron is a known shredder guitarist who's chops are second to none. Both Tim and Aaron heavily contribute to the songwriting process. These two seasoned performers combined their talents to create music with a faithful message unlike anything on the music market today both Christian or otherwise.

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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 Hell, AETHER 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 Gloryhammer, Redneck 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.

Order Redneck Vikings From Hell HERE!

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

For more on REVENGE, visit the band's official FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and BANDCAMP.

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.

FELLAHIN FALL Online:

https://www.facebook.com/fellahinfall

CLOAK to Host Gimme Radio Special on May 4

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.'

For more on CLOAK, visit their official FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and BANDCAMP.

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

Line-up:

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

For More Info Visit:

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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 Men" HERE

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 History, Yet 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:

https://maelstrom.online

https://metalmaelstrom.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/metalmaelstrom/

https://twitter.com/metalmaelstrom

https://www.youtube.com/user/themetalmaelstrom