POWERWOLF Releases Blistering Video for Live Classic, “Sanctified With Dynamite”!

July 3, 2020 will see the high priests of heavy metal, POWERWOLF, release their highly anticipated album, Best Of The Blessed, via Napalm Records. Without a doubt, POWERWOLF are one of the most successful metal bands of modern times, and anyone who has ever been to a show – the one and only metal mass – is aware of their incredibly entertaining and captivating live performances.  Following sold-out arenas and headlining festival shows at Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze among many more, 2019 marked POWERWOLF's 15th band anniversary. 

As a very special gift, they will release Best Of The Blessed this summer, which features 16 timeless classics by the band shrouded in a brand new shape! And speaking of live: POWERWOLF's upcoming, must-have magnum opus will also include 14 live tracks, recorded at the Wolfsnächte Tour 2018, such as “We Drink Your Blood”, “Resurrection by Erection”, and the epic, sing-along hit, “Sanctified with Dynamite”. The available Earbook and LP Box Edition will give you even more of the priests' incredible Live Sacrament! 

Now, and to keep you heavy and decked in (un)holy metal in times of lockdown, experience POWERWOLF's live show right in your living room, as the band has just released a blistering video for their Best Of The Blessed live version of “Sanctified with Dynamite”

Pre-order Best Of The Blessed at THIS LOCATION!

The story of POWERWOLF, beginning in 2004, reads like a true fairytale, but is the result of one of the most hard-working and entertaining live bands on the heavy metal planet. POWERWOLF has not only received plenty of Gold and Platinum awards to date, numerous releases have entered the official album charts at the pole position #1. With Blessed & Possessed (2015), POWERWOLF achieved Gold status for the first time and stayed at the Top of the charts for more than nine weeks, while the predecessor, Preachers Of The Night(2013) – as well as the incredible DVD, The Metal Mass (2016) – hit the official German album charts at #1. POWERWOLF's holy mass in the name of heavy metal is unstoppable, their latest magnum opus, The Sacrament of Sin (2018), again entered the album charts at #1. The accompanying Wolfsnächte tour, in which POWERWOLF headlined large venues with their phenomenal stage performances, became a single major triumph - as well as the numerous summer festival shows in which the crowds were thrilled and completely captivated by the ‘wolf and their unique, (un)holy metal mass!

While the upcoming Best Of The Blessed isn't just another Best Of album but the ultimate metal soundtrack to explore POWERWOLF as fans have never heard them before, the band is already hard at work on album number eight, which is scheduled to be released in 2021. 

Just recently, guitarist Matthew Greywolf stated:

"Even some months before the world went into lockdown I started locking myself in my studio to start writing new songs for the 8th POWERWOLF album, and by now there's quite a bunch of exciting stuff, which I´m working on with Attila as we speak. Lots of energy and hooks - we're thrilled and exited! We expect to start recording by the end of the year, and 2021 will definitely bring a new POWERWOLF chapter. Until then - stay at home, stay safe & healthy!”

POWERWOLF is:

Attila Dorn – Vocals

Matthew Greywolf – Guitar

Charles Greywolf – Guitar

Falk Maria Schlegel – Organ

Roel van Helden – Drums 

For More Info Visit:

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AVATAR DEBUT OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “SILENCE IN THE AGE OF APES”

NEW ALBUM HUNTER GATHERER
OUT AUGUST 7, 2020 VIA ENTERTAINMENT ONE

REVEAL NEW WARDROBES AND TRACKLISTING
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW

PREORDER: Hunter Gatherer

May 14, 2020 - Sweden’s most creative and exciting export, AVATAR, debuted the official music video for their new track “Silence in the Age of Apes”, which serves as the lead single from their highly anticipated eighth full-length, Hunter Gatherer, due out August 7th, 2020 via Entertainment One (eOne). Continuing to smash the boundaries between band, theater troupe,  and cinematic masterminds, the band also has revealed their new wardrobes alongside the stunning visuals for “Silence in the Age of Apes”, a ready-made anthem for the modern age searching for a collective meaning amidst the savagery of technology. From the very first riff of the explosive lead single, listeners will find a darker, futuristic, and entirely new version of AVATAR. Their bold manifesto, Hunter Gatherer, is an unflinchingly ruthless study of a clueless humankind’s ever-increasing velocity into an uncertain future, furthering the reach of the band’s always expanding dark roots. The forthcoming album is the darkest, most sinister version of the band yet, with deep studies of cruelty, technology, disdain, and deprivation. Hunter Gatherer is now available for pre-order here.

“Silence in the Age of Apes” comes hot on the heels of the end of the Avatar Country storyline, finalized with the heartfelt thank you video A Farewell To Avatar Country. This concluded the realm created by the band and actualized in their epic featurette Legend Of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey that blew past a $50,000  Kickstarter campaign goal in less than  90 minutes. Released in 2018, Avatar Country debuted at #2 Indie, #4 Hard Music, #8 Rock, and #25 on the Billboard 200 Chart and gathering support from Loudwire, Revolver, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection, Rock Sound, Alternative Press, New Noise and many more for their music and storytelling ability. 

In 2019, AVATAR reunited with producer Jay Ruston (Stone Sour, Slipknot, Anthrax) at Sphere Studios in Los Angeles, California, where the foundation for each song on Hunter Gatherer was laid with the band performing altogether, as they'd done only once before, on Hail the Apocalypse (2014). The old-school method of playing as one in the studio, more akin to how they are on stage, captured the essence of AVATAR. Recorded entirely to two-inch tape, Hunter Gathererexhibits everything that makes AVATAR standouts in the vast, rich landscape of heavy metal's past and present.

Through ambitious compositions and vibrant visual storytelling AVATAR seamlessly blurs the line between sights and sounds. AVATAR songs are new anthems for the ages, precision heat-seeking missiles targeting a cultural landscape ready for fresh songs to champion from a band with a giant persona to rally behind. The AVATAR experience is challenging, daring, and altogether captivating. 

Avatar is:  Johannes Eckerström - Vocals / John Alfredsson - Drums / Henrik Sandelin - Bass
The King - Guitars / Tim Öhrström - Guitars

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SLAY AT HOME Virtual Metal & Art Fest Announces First Wave Of Bands, More Each Day

Frank Godla of Metal Injection presents the Slay At Home Festival: A Virtual Metal & Art experience with never before seen performances right from the homes ...

Frank Godla of music media outlet Metal Injection, is proud to announce Slay At Home, the first of its kind metal music and art festival, in support of MusiCares and Global Giving. Taking inspiration from some of Godla’s favorite European festivals, Slay At Home will be an artfully curated two-day livestream event with exclusive never-before-seen performances from over 30 bands, a dozen cover song collaborations, commissioned music from artists that will debut at the fest, special guest appearances, art installations and much more.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone on the planet, and sadly some of the last people to get their lives back will be the ones we depend on to get us through these times,” says Godla. “I wanted to create a platform that aids artists, their crew, and global healthcare efforts alike. The experience of a live concert is irreplaceable, but my aim with Slay At Home is to provide every person in the world an experience they haven’t seen yet, right from their own devices. I’ve never been more proud to be part of the metal community and have so many great friends willing to join the fun, as we support two great organizations.”

The Slay At Home virtual livestream is set to air on May 29th & 30th at the Metal Injection YouTube page for free, in an effort to raise funds for the MusiCares Covid-19 Relief Fund helping artists, crew and industry workers during financial crisis, as well as the Global Giving Coronavirus Relief Fund, an organization helping front line workers in need during the crisis. You can more information about the fest, and donate at the festival website www.slayathomefest.com

Slay At Home has announced the first wave of bands, with more each day through May 22nd. 

The initial initial release include never before seen performances from the homes of:

Tesseract

Darkest Hour

Twelve Foot Ninja

O'Brother

Der Weg einer Freiheit

Silvertomb

Astronoid

Contracult Collective

Myrone

A.A. Williams

There will also be commissioned music created by curated groups, set to debut at the festival. The first group announced includes: 

Luc Lemay (Gorguts)

Dave Davidson (Revocation / Gargoyl)

Liam Wilson (Azusa, The Dillinger Escape Plan)

Elliot Hoffman (Carbomb) 

There will be a dozen brand new cover collaborations, with over 40 musicians. The first names released are: 

Pustulus Maximus (GWAR) 

Tiziano Volante (Zeal & Ardor)

Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder)

Sacha Dunable (Intronaut)

Johnny Kelly (Silvertomb / Type O Negative)

Ash Pearson (Revocation)

Brody Uttely (Rivers Of Nihil)

The initial announcement also includes special guest appearances from

Jessica Pimentel (Orange Is The New Black), GostCharlie Benante (Anthrax) Along with art installations from Vincent CastigliaTrine GrimmJodi Cachia

There will be new bands, musicians, artists and special guests announced every day at the Slay At Home Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as thee festival website www.slayathomefest.com

MAELSTROM Premiere "Th13teen Within A Circle" Music Video

Debut Studio Album 'Of Gods And Men' Out May 22nd

Epic thrash metal group MAELSTROM are excited to share another offering from their soon to be released debut album; an accomplishment more than three decades in the making. Today, the band has premiered their music video for "Th13teen Within A Circle" 

MalestroM will independently release their debut album 'Of Gods And Men' on May 22nd (next Friday). Fans can pre-order 'Of Gods And Men' HERE

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:

https://maelstrom.online

https://metalmaelstrom.bandcamp.com

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

https://twitter.com/metalmaelstrom

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

UPON WINGS Releases New Version of 'Amazing Grace' with SEETHER Guitarist Corey Lowery

Music video by Upon Wings performing "Amazing Grace." Vocals by Anne Autumn Erickson, instrumentals by Seether guitarist Corey Lowery. Get the download at ht...

Few songs carry the messages of hope, love and resilience as much as the classic hymn "Amazing Grace."

UPON WINGS has released a special version of "Amazing Grace" with music by SEETHER guitarist Corey Lowery.

The song and music video were recorded and filmed while under quarantine.

Frontwoman Anne Autumn Erickson says she was inspired to record "Amazing Grace" after noticing how the song was lifting the spirits of those impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

"'Amazing Grace' is such an iconic song, and it's a song of hope," Erickson says. "I had no plans to record it, but as the coronavirus situation progressed, I felt inspired to do so, seeing how it became an anthem for those on the front lines. Corey did a great job with the music and really made the song come to life. It's a difficult time for people across the world, and I hope this song offers some comfort."

UPON WINGS' "Amazing Grace" will be available for free download via the band's website at UponWings.com for the month of May, and listeners are encouraged to donate what they can to their favorite charity. The song will also be available on digital outlets, such as Apple Music and Spotify, soon. Anne will also be posting a chat about the new song on her podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

"Amazing Grace" will be included on UPON WINGS' upcoming EP, which will be released incrementally throughout the year. The new EP will also feature production from Kevin Jardine (UPLIFT PRODUCTIONS) and Brett Hestla (CREED, DARK NEW DAY).

The upcoming EP marks UPON WINGS' follow-up to their debut album, "Afterlife." Erickson is a classically-trained vocalist who was inspired to start a band after hearing the operatic vocals of Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford. Lowery plays guitar in chart-topping rock band SEETHER and has performed in SAINT ASONIA, EYE EMPIRE and more.

UPON WINGS Online:

UponWings.com

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YouTube.com/UponWingsOfficial

Instagram.com/UponWings

Follow Upon Wings on Spotify here

Soli Deo Gloria.

MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREE FALL RELEASES NEW VIDEO "DREAMS AND SCARS" (FEATURING RENAN ZONTA OF ELECTRIC MOB)

'WE ARE THE NIGHT' OUT JUNE 12, 2020 ON FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Heavy metal guitarist, songwriter, and producer Magnus Karlsson has announced the third album, "We Are The Night" from his solo project Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall. It will be released on June 12, 2020 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with the prior two Free Fall releases, "We Are The Night" features an exciting array of guest vocalists taking the lead on tracks throughout the album. 

Today Magnus presents a new video for the song "Dreams and Scars." The song and video feature Renan Zonta of Electric Mob.

Watch the video featuring for "Queen of Fire" featuring Battle Beast vocalist Noora Louhimofor HEREhttps://youtu.be/fEg44Pfy0Mk

Be sure to check out the lyric video for the song "Hold Your Fire," featuring Dino Jelusick HEREhttps://youtu.be/10OxYdh4GV0  

Stream the singles and pre-order/save "We Are The NightHEREhttps://orcd.co/wearethenight

Line-up:

Magnus Karlsson - Guitars, Bass, Keyboard, And Vocals

Anders Köllerfors - Drums

Vocals: 

  • Dino Jelusick

  • Renan Zonta

  • Noora Louhimo

  • Mike Andersson

  • Ronnie Romero

  • Tony Martin

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EVIL INVADERS Share Blistering Video from Latest Live Album,"Surge Of Insanity – Live in Antwerp 2018"!

Order "Surge of Insanity: Live in Antwerp 2018" now: https://smarturl.it/SurgeOfInsanity Says the band: "Victim Of Sacrifice is the first track on our first ...

Order Surge of Insanity – Live in Antwerp 2018 HERE

Out Now via Napalm Records

October 2019 saw progressive thrash and speed metal overlords EVIL INVADERS release their first live album + DVD via Napalm Records. Surge of Insanity – Live in Antwerp 2018 is the band’s ultimate hometown takeover, recorded at the Trix Zaal in Antwerp in 2018, and immortalizes their incredible high-octane live phenomenon in sound and vision. With Surge of Insanity – Live in Antwerp 2018, the band’s trademark sound – nestled in between death, thrash, progressive touches and traditional heavy metal – has reached another heady and exciting dimension that is second to none. EVIL INVADERS are the ultimate expression of aggression – an unstoppable roller coaster ride of tempo switches and twists from start to finish. 

Due to self-quarantine concert restrictions, EVIL INVADERS recently streamed the DVD under the flag of their label’s highly acclaimed #NapalmSofaSeries. But to keep you heavy while being locked down at home, the band has now unleashed a blistering live clip of “Victim Of Sacrifice”!

Frontman Joe comments:

“‘Victim Of Sacrifice’ is the first track on our first release (EP) back in 2013. It was one of the first songs I ever wrote back in the day and ‘till today it has always been in our live set. It’s the last track we play live and as soon as that bass intro is done all hell breaks loose. All the energy that we have left just bursts out as soon as this song ends and personally I usually lose my mind completely. You can probably see that in the video haha!”

EVIL INVADERS are:

Joe – Vocals / Guitars 

Max – Lead Guitars

Senne – Drums

Joeri – Bass Guitar

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GAEREA Reveal New Album Details, Release New Single

Gaerea's official music video for the track 'Null', taken from their upcoming album 'Limbo'. Release date: July 24, 2020. WE ARE GAEREA. Order here: http://r...

Cathartic black metal outfit GAEREA will release their sophomore full-length, 'Limbo,' on July 24 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! The album artwork and tracklist can be viewed below. In conjunction with this announcement, the band have shared "Null," the first single from the album. "Null" and an accompanying music video

"Set the eyes on fire
Blazing Red"


GAEREA comment on the video: "'NULL' exploits the unnatural vision of the undying martyrs. These are different souls from another time. The power of being a living creature and not just a random programmed soul who is constantly being dragged into the false Sunlight. 'Suicide is part of your life' was never about them, but us as its the only threat worth dying for. I am not from this world."

Pre-orders for 'Limbo' are available HERE.

GAEREA previously announced  an updated live schedule with the addition of shows in Helsinki (FI), Tallinn (EE) and several dates in Russia! A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

GAEREA
07/24/20: Famalicao (PT) Laurus Nobilis Music
10/31/20: London (UK) Subterranean Manifestation II
12/11/20: Berlin (DE) De Mortem et Diabolum
03/03/21: Helsinki (FI) On the Rocks
03/04/21: Tallinn (EE) Sveta Baar
03/05/21: St. Petersburg (RU) Zoccolo 2.0
03/06/21: Moscow (RU) Rock House
04/01/21: Viveiro (ES) Resurrection Fest (Exact date TBA)
04/29/21: Barroselas (PT) @ SWR Barroselas Metalfest (Exact date TBA)
07/23/21: Zarnovica (SK) @ Gothoom open air fest (Exact date TBA)
07/31/21: Steenwijk (NL) @ Stonehenge Festival
08/18/21: Borre (NO) @ Midgardsblot (Exact date TBA)

Style: Cathartic Black Metal

Something rises in the bleak and blackened skies of society as we know it. Vortex community GAEREA are about to bestow their Undying Sigil to the masses, with their brand-new full length ‘Limbo’!

GAEREA is a black metal quintet from Portugal. Emerging in the beginning of 2016, the band released their first (self-titled) EP on November 11, 2016 through Everlasting Spew Records. The EP received many praises from the worldwide press, and it was not long before the first full length "Unsettling Whispers" (2018) was presented.
 
With that, GAEREA had the pleasure to perform and tour festivals in Europe and China, including performances with Jupiterian in April 2019 and a headlining Chinese tour in May 2019. The band already performed at festivals like SWR Barroselas Metalfest (PT), De Mortem et Diabolum (DE), Throne Fest (BE), Frantic Fest (IT), Eresia Metal Fest (IT), Amplifest (PT) and many more. During the fall of 2019, the band did an extensive tour with label mates NUMENOREAN under the Doomstar Bookings wing throughout Europe. 
 
Are you finally ready for the tale of the Fallen Society and the journey to the vast Void, the only good in Life? Let us begin then. In the first hopeless circle, on too great and Undeniable Nothingness. WE ARE GAEREA.

Line-up: unknown

Studio/recording: Demigod Recordings (PT)
Mix/Master: Miguel Tereso

Pre-sales: redirect.season-of-mist.com/GaereaShop

Available formats:

Digipak
LP in various colours 
Digital

For more on GAEREA, visit the band's official FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMBANDCAMP, and TWITTER.

Industrial Metal band DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT premiered their official music video for single "A Violent Breed" from their forthcoming album Bring Out The Dead

Official video for Dead Animal Assembly Plant's "A Violent Breed" The 1st single off the forthcoming album "Bring Out The Dead" releasing on Armalyte Industr...

"A Violent Breed" is the first single released on Armalyte Industries.

The video was directed by Karl Whinnery 

The Sweet Meats Slaughterhouse was founded in 1895 by Wilhelm Schröder. Internationally known for his advances in industrialized butchery...he produced 30% of the meats consumed in the United States. In 1915 tragedy struck the small town he called home when all the livestock took some unexplained fatal disease. The ever resourceful Schröder turned to the only available meat. The townsfolk. When they discovered the terrible truth - they enacted their own form of justice. Feeding the once prolific Schröder to his own machines. The Sweet Meats Slaughterhouse remained eerily quiet and vacant..until one night...horrible noises resembling music emanated from the dank hallways.

DAAP combine elements of rock, metal, industrial, and bring a strong post-apocalyptic / horror influence to our characters and stage show. Shows include: Knotfest 2015, Wasteland Weekend 2018/2019, multiple successful independent tours including a national tour in 2019, Twitch.tvappearances, collaborations with international artists Mothmeister, and direct local support for numerous national touring acts from metal, to horror punk, to industrial.

The band's forthcoming album Bring Out The Dead with photography by Mothmeister will be available via Armalyte Industries.

Video links: 
"Rise With Me": https://youtu.be/xEga9xyrmXU 
"God's Gonna Cut You Down" (featuring Adoration Destroyed) - https://youtu.be/jJ-5Nu1ejlY

"A Violent Breed" is available for free athttps://deadanimalassemblyplant.bandcamp.com/album/a-violent-breed

DAAP is:

Z.Wager - Vocals

Eric 'Zero' Bergen - Guitars

Rebecca 'Buzz' Wager - Guitars

Jason 'Skorn' Moore - Drums

Nick 'Nix' Snyder - Bass

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JINJER Releases Intense Music Video For "Noah"

Check out the 5th single "NOAH", taken from the new album "MACRO", available via Napalm Records worldwide. Directed by Oleg Rooz (http://olegrooz.com) "Tatia...

New Album, Macro, Out Now via Napalm Records 

Get Your Copy HERE

Ukrainian modern metal frontrunners JINJER return with an indignant rage - chock full of confidence and wrath. Today, JINJER occupies your sanity with a new music video for the hard-hitting epos “Noah“, off of their latest chart-breaking juggernaut Macro

In a vortex of clean vocals, vibrant growls and blazing drums JINJER bends the progressive metal horizon. Accompanying an artful audiovisual featuring stormy, tumultuous and disturbing yet comforting imagery, JINJER draws the viewer into a parallel universe.  

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

Commented the band's bassist Eugene Abdukhanov: "Tatiana wrote "Noah" from the point of view of what if he did not succeed in perpetuating Life on Earth? Looks like we might find out sooner than we think! Times are scarier, tougher and stranger than ever. Our/your livelihood and everything we know and cherish are on the verge being swept away by a storm like nothing we’ve faced before. Will we have our own modern day Ark? Will we manage to jump on board in time or has it already set sail? What will be left over after it‘s all said and done? These questions are torturing all of us right now and the future is disturbingly uncertain. But we will survive and will get through this, like we did during so many dark times before. Together. Strong and revitalized with a much better understanding of what we are."

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 as well as the Micro EP HERE, and watch more videos below:

Judgement & Punishment”: WATCH

On The Top”: WATCH

Pit Of Consciousness”: WATCH

On The Top Live In Kiev”: WATCH

"Retrospection": WATCH

Pit Of Consciousness Live In Kiev”: 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

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AGES Confirm Details For Their New Studio Album

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Sophomore LP 'Uncrown' out Aug. 21st on Black Lodge Records

Formed during the harsh Swedish winter of 2011, black metal outfit AGES are primed to release their new studio album, 'Uncrown', on August 21st via Black Lodge Records. The follow up to their critically acclaimed debut 'The Malefic Miasma' in 2015, Ages have thoughtfully bode their time to craft something truly unique. Now the five year long wait is finally over and the band's sophomore studio effort is ready to see the light of day. Composed and created solely in their own studio, Uncrown is a meticulously crafted album. The record boasts outstanding melodies, atmosphere, and unique performances from each member. Complimented by the artwork from renowned artist Chris Cold, these nine epistles embrace the legacy of the 90’s and bring the Swedish black metal sound to a whole new level.

Pre-order 'UncrownHERE.

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American rock band, TRAPT, has announced that they will release their new record titled SHADOW WORK on June 19th via The Label Group/INgrooves

Shadow Work available for pre order May 15th at: https://ffm.to/shadowwork

The band will drop two new singles, "Make It Out Alive" and "Tell Me How You Really Feel" on May15th and a third single "Far Enough Away" on May 22, 2020. The first 3 singles will be instant gratification tracks along with a Jewel cover "Save Your Soul" which is only available when you pre-order the digital album.

“Make It Out Alive” was the last song written for our new album "Shadow Work" and I hope it inspires people to never give up. Times can get so tough and it can be easy to just want to let go of all the struggle. But I think the struggles we go through define us. Each crisis we go through, staring into an abyss of the unknown, makes us stronger when we come out the other side. I know that we will come out stronger, as a country and as a world, through the current crisis we find ourselves battling and every other crisis that comes our way in the future. We always do!" says Chris Taylor Brown.

"Make It Out Alive"

Link: https://ffm.to/makeitoutalive

"Tell Me How You Really Feel"

Link: https://ffm.to/tellmehowyoureallyfeel

Trapt is an American rock band that formed in Los Gatos, California, in 1997, best known for its chart-topping 2002 single "Headstrong". The group consists of lead vocalist Chris Taylor Brown, bassist Peter "Pete" Charell, guitarist Brendan Hengle and drummer Adam Prentice. They have released seven studio albums to date: Amalgamation (1999)Trapt (2002)Someone in Control(2005)Only Through the Pain (2008)No Apologies (2010)Reborn (2013), and DNA (2016).

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Dennis DeYoung Releases Video For Duet With Julian Lennon, “To The Good Old Days”

Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx) & Julian Lennon sing "To The Good Old Days". From the album "26 East, Vol. 1". Get a CD, LP, or stream here: https://orcd.c...

New Album "26 East, Vol. 1.”  Out May 22nd on Frontiers Music Srl

Former Styx member Dennis DeYoung is back with a new original solo album, "26 East, Vol. 1.”  The album will be released May 22nd via Frontiers Music Srl. 

Today, Dennis has released a video for his duet with Julian Lennon, “To The Good Old Days.”  The video’s imagery spans the life and career of DeYoung, featuring a rare look into his personal archives, highlighting the entire span of his musical career, his fifty year marriage, and his extended family. A touching, heartfelt video that speaks to the memories we all hold dear. Head back to “To The Good Old Days,” and reminisce with Dennis 

Listen to the other single, “East of Midnight” from the new album HERE:https://youtu.be/9ezG38Iirqg

Stream the singles and pre-order/save “26 East, Vol. 1” on CD/Vinyl/Digital HEREhttps://orcd.co/ddy26east_vol1

“26 East” was the address where DeYoung grew up in Roseland, IL on the far south side of Chicago. This is the home where Styx was formed in his basement in 1962. Across the street lived the Panozzo twins, John and Chuck, who along with DeYoung would go on to form the nucleus of the band. The cover artwork features three locomotives traveling through space, representing the original members leaving Chicago on their journey to the stars.

Line-up:

-Dennis DeYoung: Keyboards, fake drums, fake bass, fake news, and some vocals. Oh, and Vuvuzela.

-Jim Peterik: Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Vocals and Vuvuzela 

-August Zadra: Electric Guitars, vocals 

-Jimmy Leahey: Acoustic and electric guitars 

-Craig Carter: Bass, vocals and invocations 

-Mighty Mike Morales: Drums and all day sound checker 

-John Blasucci: Keyboard’s

-Mike Aquino: Electric Guitars 

-Kevin Chalfant: backing vocals 

-Matthew DeYoung: Drums on “To The Good Old Days”

-Ed Breckenfeld: Drums on “Unbroken”

-Zoe and Austin Orchard for Ring Around The Rosie 

-The Chicago Children’s Choir and conductor Josephine Lee

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The Nomadic has released their latest single titled "Waiting" to all digital outlets

Download, stream, share and add 'Waiting' to all your favorite playlists - https://song.link/i/1506277448 Music Video by Steven Nathan @nathanonearth

Australian guitarist and singer/songwriter Robert Gaylard brings a unique perspective and vision when it comes to creating music. His inspiration and passion for starting The Nomadic began early on as a child after traveling to many countries like Myanmar (formerly Burma), Singapore and the Solomon Islands. His “nomadic” lifestyle continued on into his adulthood when he began to work for the United Nations in various countries such as: Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Israel and Palestine. His travels eventually brought him to New York in September of 2012 and motivated him to pursue his songwriting by establishing an indie rock band.

In the year 2019, Rob took a one year leave of absence from the UN to follow his musical passion and focus specifically on songwriting and live performance. The Nomadic released its debut single “Drifting” on the 2nd of September in 2019, and is set to release a series of songs including: “Waiting,” “Manhattan View,” “Walk the Streets,” “Beyond Blue,” “Grand Mistakes”and “Under a Georgia Sky.” Influenced by artists like Oasis, Coldplay, Radiohead, The Verveand Bruce Springsteen, The Nomadic produces a sound genre like no other as alternative rock meets blues with hints of Americana and pop.

The single “Waiting,” is about the concept of waiting around for people or something in general at airports, rail stations, ports, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Human beings always seem to be biding time for someone in one way or another, or waiting for their true potential and selves to be realized. Whether that hanging around involves waiting for someone to arrive at a destination or simply to make a decision about a situation. While we spend most of our time waiting on things to happen we are also discovering who our true selves are and what our actual potential is as well as how to achieve it. "Waiting" is a tribute to the magic of New York and it's “LIC port,” “Prospect Park,” “Grand Central Clock and Information Booth” and “rail tracks with a New York view.”

Having been originally influenced by numerous cultures and ways of life, The Nomadic promotes and advocates for issues of social action and innovation, human rights, support for minorities, as well as doing the next right thing, including the idea that it is never too late, including for people to follow their dreams and passions.

Upcoming Shows: 
July 25 with Dont Believe in Ghosts @knittingfactory Brooklyn NY.

"Drifting" released Sept 2, 2019. 
Drifting by The Nomadic, Robert Gaylard (C); Producer Steve Rossiter; Video Director Sacha Cesana can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YoUlC4Wyk

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IGNORE THE SIGN Release New Single "Content Generator"

German rock outfit IGNORE THE SIGN have released a new single. The new song from the Hanover-based group also marks the addition of guitarist Björn Diewald to the lineup, who replaces original Steve Mann as he continues his work with Michael Schenker and various other projects. The band wishes Steve the best in all his future endeavors.

IGNORE THE SIGN released their debut LP, 'A Line To Cross', in February of 2018. The record is available here in numerous formats (CD, digital, streaming, LP). For more news, visit http://www.ignorethesign.com/

IGNORE THE SIGN Is:

Ossy Pfeiffer – lead vocal, guitar, keys

Anca Graterol – vocal, guitar

Björn Diewald – guitar

Lars Lehmann – bass

Kristof Hinz – drums

Momme Boe – percussion

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Just in time for Mother's Day, MAMADRAMA has released their new single "MILF"

MILF (Moms In Leather Forever) is the first single released by the mom-only band MAMADRAMA.

MAMADRAMA is a mom-only band made up of five moms who rock by night, and roll (with 11 kids) by day. What’s more punk than a kickass mom band?! When not rocking out, they are small business owners, entrepreneurs, and a Kindergarten teacher.

"We met at Lakehouse Music Academy in Asbury Park, NJ, where our kids took music lessons. We dreamed of something more than the endless mom grind: piles of laundry and miles of errands. Those flashbacks of freedom and concerts before stretch marks inspired us motivated mamas to meet up once a week and form a mom band. We realized what the band meant for us - we didn’t want to lose sight of who we are and who we once were. Another chapter is just beginning after kids and you can have (and want) more. The energy is fierce and the jokes are feisty but the beating heart of MAMADRAMA is living out a dream that is never too late!" says the band.

They add, "We wanted to put an anthem out there for other moms feeling the same way too and that is the inspiration behind MILF (Moms In Leather Forever). Lyrics echo that sentiment and include: “tired of mediocrity” and “no more dull and dead-end life, no more tired and empty wife, no more laundry, no more chores, I can’t take it anymore…M-I-L-F…Moms In Leather Forever!”

With the start of the quarantine we have seen how much more moms have had to take on and feel that we need to unite and salute all moms now more than ever!

“It’s pretty surreal to have a song coming out right now - and it’s our first original! MILF (Moms In Leather Forever) was written in what feels like a very different time and yet so many of the emotions behind it perfectly apply to where we are today: Feelings of wanting to escape the daily routines and repetitions of motherhood that sometimes feel never-ending. We hope this song will be a fun, inspiring motivation to moms everywhere giving them permission to ROCK OUT!” says vocalist Beth Herbruck.

MAMADRAMA is set to release their first single titled, "MILF", on May 8, 2020 to kick off Mother’s Day weekend.

Download/Stream link: https://linktr.ee/mamadramaband

"MILF" teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8zIaqyR_6w

MAMADRAMA is:

Beth Herbruck (vocals) 
Renee Dorski (bass) 
Carey Balogh (guitar) 
Maria Rystrom (drums) 
Kim Grigoli (keys)

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BEYOND THE BLACK Releases New Single and Lyric Video for “Wounded Healer” feat. Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE)

Pre-order the new album "Hørizøns" here: https://umg.lnk.to/horizons_ out June 19

New Album, Hørizøns, To Be Released On June 19!

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Hørizøns ascends to an energetic, spell-binding melodic manifesto!

The raw energy of two metal queens merges with the sophistication of a vigorous new arrangement! Melodic metal quintet BEYOND THE BLACK, fronted by exceptional singer Jennifer Haben, present their sonorous third single, “Wounded Healer“ featuring Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), off their upcoming album, Hørizøns, to be released via Napalm Records on June 19, 2020. 

Wounded Healer” is a first class bittersweet yet heavy track, but also serves as a sample of what’s to come from the co-headline tour featuring BEYOND THE BLACK and Swedish/Danish metal institution AMARANTHE set to take place at the end of this year. Along with a futuristic looking lyric video, the new offering leads the way through the tangled maze of hope and desperation. The timbre of Jennifer Haben’s remarkable voice and the energetic vocals of AMARANTHE frontwoman Elize Ryd, complete the song while presenting a new facet of BEYOND THE BLACK’s modern blend of melodic rock and metal. Beautiful yet strong harmonies, emotional storytelling and energetic vocal lines weave throughout this heavy melodic rough diamond.

With HørizønsBEYOND THE BLACK unbolts their unequalled, differentiated spectra of symphonic and melodic rock spiced with sonorous melodious metal soundscapes in 13 manifold songs. The album kicks off with its heavy, yet atmospheric title track, spanning the range of intumescent soundscapes and Jennifer Haben’s crystal clear, striking vocals.

Beautiful yet strong harmonies, emotional storytelling and powerful vocal lines weave throughout “Wounded Healer” (feat. Elize Ryd of AMARANTHE) and will light your way in gloomy times. Dark subliminal grooves coalesce with harmonizing guitar lines and form the prevailing nexus of “Human” and it’s unmistakably catchy chorus. Another facet rises with “You Are Not Alone”, which is dominated by electronic influences as well as symphonic sounding violins. Hørizøns’ atmospherically dark harshness creates a stylistic bow over the distinctive melodic rock meets pop sound in symbiosis with fragile yet strong fragments. The charismatic outfit persuades with a rousing, emotional clout and their strong, confident message of self-assertion. 

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This autumn will be thrilling: BEYOND THE BLACK joins forces with modern melodic metal standouts AMARANTHE to kick off their joint co-headline tour, to spread the news of a new metal generation across the continent.

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15.11.20 BE – Antwerp Trix

20.11.20 FR – Paris / Elysée Montmartre

21.11.20 FR – Bordeaux / Rock School Barbey

22.11.20 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz II

23.11.20 ES – Madrid / Mon Live

25.11.20 FR – Lyon / Ninkasi Kao

01.12.20 IT – Milan / Live Club

04.12.20 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra

05.12.20 CZ – Zlín / MOR Café

08.12.20 PL – Warsaw / Progresja

13.12.20 NL – Utrecht / Trivoli Ronda

15.12.20 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio

16.12.20 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene

17.12.20 SE – Gothenburg / Pustervik

18.12.20 SE – Stockholm / Klubben Fryshuset

BEYOND THE BLACK are: 

Jennifer Haben (Vocals)

Stefan Herkenhoff (Bass)

Chris Hermsdörfer (Guit./Backings)

Tobi Lodes (Guit./Backings)

Kai Tschierschky (Drums)

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THE FIVE HUNDRED Share New Single "Black Dogs"

New Studio Album Coming This Fall

UK metal outfit THE FIVE HUNDRED have released a brand new single from their upcoming studio album. A song aimed at the topic of mental health, as well as its effect on a societal level, lead vocalist John Woods-Eley shared his thoughts on "Black Dogs", saying

“When you're suffering from mental health issues, you feel completely alone in your head, standing on the edge, descending into darkness. No one can jump inside of you and help you fight your demons. You’re just on your own. We live on a beautiful planet, but an ugly world. We're surrounded by breath-taking beauty, but all we want to do is set it on fire…that depresses, terrifies and angers me in equal measures. Look around us at what we have created. Plagues, floods and fires. You can’t make this shit up. It’s fucking biblical!”

THE FIVE HUNDRED will release their new album, the follow up to 2018's debut LP 'Bleed Red', in October 2020. Stay tuned for more details!

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SOJOURNER Releases Third Single “The Event Horizon“

Get "Premonitions" now: https://smarturl.it/S-Premonitions The doom-inspired closing epos epitomizes the somber atmosphere of Premonitions. Radiating both me...

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Dark and violent shaded atmospheric black metal rises with Premonitions

Today the maestros of levitating bleakness, SOJOURNER, release their third single “The Event Horizon” and their new album Premonitions via Napalm Records. 

The doom-inspired closing epos epitomizes the somber atmosphere of Premonitions. Radiating both melancholic and contemplative energy, “The Event Horizon” is the heaviest track the band has released – a weighty pinnacle of the initiated stylistic journey, showcasing both growls and stunning melodies that enrich the unmistakable sonic niche the group has established for themselves. 

Singer Emilio Crespo states:

““The Event Horizon“ is a song where some of the worst feelings in someone can come to life. A sense of dread, loss, isolation and the overall sensation of nothingness takes over. I thought it would be fitting to take some inspiration from a black hole in space. To spiral until the point of no return (or in a black hole's case, Singularity). There can be hints of nihilism found in the song as well. When I listen to the song I can still immerse myself in the dark world we painted with the song and it stands as a very powerful track for me."

Guitarist Mike Lamb adds:

"On the first two albums we always had more triumphant closers, but after the year that we've all had we knew this album would end on a much darker note. The song is a very doom-inspired track that constricts at the end to mirror the audio equivalent of the song constricting to a point of no return, like its namesake. As an album closer we wanted it to mark a metaphorical definitive closing of this horrible chapter of our lives so that we can move onto new things as a band and as individuals."

Gaming Livestream + Q&A + Full Album Stream of Premonitions!

As part of the #NapalmSofaSeries and just in time for the release of SOJOURNER’s brand new offering, Premonitionssinger Emilio Crespo has prepared a very special streaming session for al the fans. Today on May 8th at 09:00PM CEST / 03:00 PM EST, Emilio will host a live Q&A chat on the Napalm Records YouTube channel as he attempts to speed run through the remake of survival horror classic video game Resident Evil 3, while streaming the band’s new album Premonitions

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Their un-inimitable tonal trademark breathes the band’s internationality: Living in four different countries, they combine each mindset and evoke the sweeping, melancholic atmospheres of nature merging with aggressive black metal fundamentals. SOJOURNER forms an indestructible bond that mirrors through their music. This album is not only a masterfully told story, but much more a milestone confirming the group’s unique approach towards the genre!

Pre-Order New Album Premonitions NOW!

Premonitions will be available in the following formats:

- digital album

- CD digipak

- 2-LP Gatefold vinyl (black)

- 2-LP Gatefold vinyl (yellow/blue) -mailorder only

- Bundle: CD + T-Shirt -mailorder only

- Bundle: T-shirt + 2-LP Gatefold vinyl (black) -mailorder only

- Bundle: T-shirt + 2-LP Gatefold vinyl (yellow/blue) -mailorder only

SOJOURER are:

Emilio Crespo: vocals

Mike Lamb: guitars, piano, synth/keyboards

Chloe Bray: guitars, vocals, tin whistle/piano

Mike Wilson: bass

Riccardo Floridia: drums

Scotty Lodge: live bass

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