NANOWAR OF STEEL Releases “Sneeztem of a Yawn” + A Social Distancing-Friendly Official Video (lyrics included)

What happens when the masters of parody metal, get sick these days? 

They create the ultimate sneezing hymn for the metal community!

NANOWAR OF STEEL are well known for perfectly fitting songwriting for every occasion, so it appears more than obvious that their new single “Sneeztem of a Yawn” is just the right song to accompany every metal fan through these difficult times - with a little dose of humor of course!

The full power of metal riffs blasts from the very first minute while the intense lyrics of the insanely catchy chorus turn the song into an epic masterpiece that will never ever leave your head again. It doesn’t need many words, as coughing and sneezing makes “Sneeztem of a Yawn” another hypnotizing hit anthem created by NANOWAR OF STEEL!

NANOWAR OF STEEL on “Sneeztem of a Yawn”:

“This video embodies the essence of the COVID19-induced lockdown, both in its visual and lyrical aspects. While our mental conditions were deteriorating - as if they were not critical enough already - due to the restrictive isolation measures, we chose to escape and find a way out through music. We could not just sit down, sever our ties with the outside world and wait for electronic appliances to become our best friends. We had to react and express our pain through art.

This time, for the first time, we chose to keep our lyrics devoid of jokes and puns, and tried to deliver a text that conveys to our listener the feelings of hollowness, boredom, sickness and uneasiness we've been enduring universal manner, with words that everyone can understand and identify with. This required an exceptional poetic effort from our side, which we hope our listeners can appreciate and understand. Warning: this video contains disturbing images of our alienating daily routine.”

NANOWAR OF STEEL are:

Mohammed Abdul - guitar and backing vocals

Gatto Panceri 666 - bass and backing vocals

Uinona Raider - drums

Potowotominimak  - vocals

Mr. Baffo - vocals

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DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT to Perform at Metal Injection's "Slay at Home" Fest

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DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT will be live streaming a performance for Metal Injection's "Slay at Home" festival. The virtual metal music and art festival will take place from May 29-30.

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 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. The donation pages are now live, please lend your support before the big event. For more information on the event and the cause visit the festival website.

More information on the festival, including the first wave of bands, can be found HERE.

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT previously released their new live album 'Live in Berlin.' The show was recorded in the venue Lido, Berlin (DE) on October 14, 2017. Listen to the album HERE.

'Live in Berlin' can be ordered HERE.

Having reaped critical acclaim for their latest album 'Finisterre' (2017) and solidifying their position as one of the best live bands out there, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT are about to release their first ever live album, recorded in Lido, Berlin (Germany) on October 14, 2017. The set, featuring songs from the band’s entire discography, is a testimony to the technical prowess of these musicians and the fine craftmanship in songwriting that the German band is widely known for. 
 
Over the relatively short period of 10 years, the sound of DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT has clearly progressed, making each piece fit more seamlessly. 'Finisterre' flows together into a coherent picture that stresses the Germans’ unique approach and sound. This album marks the point where DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT turn their various influences into a work entirely of their own expression despite never trying to cover up their roots. This impressive maturity has been reached through several stages.
 
Founded in 2009 by guitarist Nikita Kamprad and vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT garnered early attention with their self-released debut 'Der Weg einer Freiheit' (2009), which quickly sold out and was re-issued with new drum tracks a year later. Following the 'Agonie' EP (2011), their second album 'Unstille' (2012) already cored international acclaim. In the aftermath of this record, co-founding member Tobias left and main songwriter Nikita Kamprad took over his vocal duties.
 
The frontman was first heard on third full-length 'Stellar' (2015), which saw DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT gaining traction across the pond as well as expanding their European base. Having performed along such diverse acts as WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, NEAERA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AMENRA, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, and DOWNFALL OF GAIA as well as playing prestigious festivals such as Graspop, Hellfest, Resurrection, Roadburn, Summer Breeze, and Wacken has honed the band’s songwriting skills to razor-sharp precision.

Current line-up
Nikita Kamprad: guitars, vocals
Tobias Schuler: drums
Nico Rausch: guitars
Nico Ziska: bass

For more on DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT, visit their official WEBSITEFACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM.

KOJ SHARE NEW SINGLE "PAMELA"

Album "HOME" coming August 21st, 2020

German indie three-piece KOJ share their new single "Pamela" along with a music video. It's the fourth single from the bands Long Branch Records label debut album "HOME" coming August 21st, 2020. "Pamela" is heavily influenced by the aesthetic of movies like Drive or Blade Runner and has that very smooth vibe, which makes it the perfect track for late-night driving. The song talks about all of the contradictions that we find ourselves in as humans. We try to fix what's not perfect, put on that make-up, try to fit the mold, manufacture a picture of ourselves designed for the perception of others. However, there is that feeling that all of these outward factors are irrelevant because they are not who we are. "I don’t feel right here in the light, ‘cause I do belong here with the night", essentially wants to say that you are not made up by all the shiny things on the outside, but more importantly by all the little things that we try to keep in the dark too often.

Stream "Pamela" here > https://koj.lnk.to/home

Pre-order the album here > https://koj.lnk.to/home

KOJ comments on new single "Pamela":

"Pamela is named, yet again, after a famous actress. What started out as an inside joke actually made a lot of sense when looking at the theme of the song and so Pamela was born. The way in which society portrayed, or to this date portrays, women in TV and film or in society in general was and still is at times highly sexualized and objectifying. Women are supposed to be pretty, desirable or of a certain body type. We all play many different roles in our lives. We pretend to be someone, that we really aren’t or don’t want to be anymore. The song wants to encourage each and every one of us to be braver in showing ourselves in a way that feels authentic to us, even if it's not what others expect of us.

Songwriting for Pamela was initiated by listening to old jamming material on our hard drive together with our producer and engineer Beray Habip. We got hooked on a synth harmonization on one of the jams and made this the foundation of Pamela." 

German indie band KOJ share a strong common musical vision in addition to their roots as a family. As a closely interwoven trio they create dark, emotional soundscapes that captivate the listener. KOJ are children of the 90s and love the rock music of that time, which is reflected in the raw emotionality of their songs. KOJ wrap their musical essence in minimalistic and fine sound garments, which remind of triphop in some places and let the feeling lead the listener. The band shows itself sometimes unbending, sometimes fragile, sometimes self-confident. KOJ don't gloss over their songs, they are raw and to the point. In countless songwriting and recording sessions KOJ have worked on their sound world and created their musical home together with engineer and producer Beray Habip. An intimate and personal image of the soul life of three people has been created in the process. KOJ want to understand where they come from, where they are going and how they can exist in this world.

Line Up:

Alina von der Gathen (Guitar, Vocals)

Simon von der Gathen (Keys)

Nils von der Gathen (Drums)

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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 

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

NEW ALBUM HUNTER GATHERER
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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”.

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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:

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Instagram.com/UponWings

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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 ...

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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

For More Info Visit:

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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

IGNORE THE SIGN Online:

https://www.ignorethesign.com/

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