LORD OF THE LOST Releases Single & Official Video For “A Splintered Mind”

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New Ensemble Album, Swan Songs III, Out On August 7 Pre-Order NOW!

Could you still love me with a splintered mind? 

LORD OF THE LOST's new classical ensemble album Swan Songs III proclaims its mission statement almost immediately. A surprising piano intro and Chris Harms' dark and distinctive voice quickly gives way to "A Splintered Mind”, subsequently unfolding with the rich sounds of a full ensemble. The second single is lyrically driven by a torn apart and desperate protagonist in search of recognition and love. This theme is showcased in the songwriting, instrumentalization and general atmosphere of the song, which has been released today in conjunction with an official music video.

The video, recorded at the Friedrich Ebert Halle in LORD OF THE LOST’s hometown Hamburg and directed by Chris Harms, showcases the recurring mood that can be expected on Swan Songs III while introducing the entire ensemble. 

LORD OF THE LOST on the new single and video:

"It was very important to us that one of the core songs of Swan Songs III gets a video that introduces our entire 14-piece ensemble, because our acoustic excursion, initially planned as a small adventure, has already grown to this size. When we shot the video, the restrictions of the current pandemic had just been decided, so we just managed to shoot this video with our wonderful ensemble. A few days later this would not have been possible anymore. So we hope that this song will bring a little warmth to your heart, in this complicated time."

LORD OF THE LOST returns with the newest offering in their classic ensemble album series: Swan Songs III, the long-awaited successor to Swan Songs II, to be released via Napalm Records on August 7, 2020. 

The standard version of Swan Songs III consists of new songs, all recorded with The Lord Of The Lost-Ensemble, and brand new versions of a hand-picked selection of LORD OF THE LOST classics, including the standout 18-minute-long song “Letters To Home”. 

For all visual and audiophile Dark Metal connoisseurs, Swan Songs III comes with a high class Earbook, including demo versions of eight of the new songs, framed in 48 pages full of high quality LORD OF THE LOST illustrations, on three CDs!

Swan Songs III will be available in multiple formats, including a box set, a high-class Earbook, and a 2LP Gatefold Vinyl. The album is a gift to all music fans and marks the next highlight in LORD OF THE LOST's musical career.

LORD OF THE LOST on the album:

"The Swan Songs project started as a musical infidelity, continued in a beloved carry-on and became like a second musical DNA. Meanwhile, we feel at home in our second musical facet, as well as in our classifying LORD OF THE LOST sound / shell. Swan Songs III has a musical depth that even surprises ourselves with a certain distance to its finishing. It is by no means the last part of a trilogy, but so far our personal highlight of LORD OF THE LOST’s classical-career.”

Pre-Order Swan Songs III HERE!

Act quickly - the first format is already sold out!

Swan Songs III will be available in the following formats:

- CD Jewelcase (North America Only)

- Digital Album

- 2 CD Digipak (Swan Songs III CD 1 & 2)

- Vinyl (Swan Songs III CD 1 ONLY)

- Earbook (Swan Songs III CD 1 & 2 + Swan Songs Demos) - strictly limited to 300 copies

- Box (Earbook + Swan Songs III CD 1 & 2, Swan Songs Demos, Swan Symphonies (2 CD Instrumental Versions) + Opus X (2 CD Live concert)) - strictly limited to 500 copies - SOLD OUT

- 2 CD + Shirt Bundle (North American Webstore Only)

- 2 LP + Shirt Bundle (North American Webstore Only)

Line-up:

The LORD OF THE LOST Ensemble 2020:

Chris Harms: Vocals, Violoncello, Semi Acoustic Guitar

π: Acoustic Guitar

Bengt Jaeschke: Acoustic Guitar

Class Grenayde: Acoustic Bass

Gared Dirge: Grand Piano

Corvin Bahn: Organ, Harpsichord, Celeste

Maline Zickow: 1st Violin

Felicitas Fischbein: 2nd Violin

Ida Luzie Phlipp: Viola

Miriam Göbel: Violoncello

Julia C. Pfänder: Contrabass

Niklas Kahl: Percussions

Daniel Möhrke: Percussions

Henrik Petschull: Percussions

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SMACKBOUND Release Debut Album “20/20” Today via Frontiers Music Srl

Smackbound is a new hard rock/metal band from the robust and acclaimed Finnish music scene, who today have released their debut album, "20/20" on Frontiers Music Srl.  Featuring musical elements from hard rock and metal combined with powerful, driving songs, impeccable musicianship, and stunning vocals from Netta Laurenne, Smackbound is a band to watch out for!

Stream and order “20/20” HERE: https://orcd.co/smackbound2020

To accompany the release of their album, Smackbound are pleased to present their video for the song “Closer to Sober.”

Frontwoman Netta Laurenne comments on the video:

”The video was shot in Gran Canaria, during the massive ”Calima” sandstorm in February 2020. It was so stormy that the sea literally washed away a lot of the lights and other equipment that the crew had to run after to salvage. Even I got swept away towards the depths of the roaring sea a couple of times and the crew considered tying a robe to my ankle to be able to reel me back to the shore. With eyes and lungs full of sand, you can witness a real struggle that fits the song’s mood perfectly as the song tells about the agony of trying to get over someone who has already moved on with their lives while you still struggle to let them go emotionally.”

Smackbound's story started back in 2015 when singer and actress Netta Laurenne founded the group. You may have heard her before on guest spots with Amorphis, Lordi, Black Sun, and Elvenking. She is a classically trained singer who has also studied pop/jazz and folk singing. And yes, she is also an actress. Guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari was the first to join the line-up and soon followed Rolf Pilve on drums, Vili Itäpelto on keyboards and Tuomas Yli-Jaskari on bass. [Collectively, they have experience in well respected metal bands like Wintersun, Stratovarius, The Dark Element, and Tracedawn.] The band immediately started writing their own songs, but to get their live chemistry flowing, founded a cover band "Run for Cover" to be able to play gigs right away and turn Smackbound into a well-oiled live machine.

The band launched with a string of successful singles and videos including the debut “Drive It Like You Stole It,” the energetic “Wall of Silence,” and "Run”. All the singles are included on the band’s debut, "20/20". 

The album was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios, produced by Tuomas Yli-Jaskari mixed and mastered by Jesse Vainio (Sunrise Avenue, Apocalyptica, Poets Of The Fall).

Line-up:

Netta Laurenne - Vocals

Teemu Mäntysaari - Guitars

Rolf Pilve - Drums

Vili Itäpelto - Keyboards

Tuomas Yli-Jaskari - Bass

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MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREE FALL’S New Album Out Now on Frontiers Music Srl

Heavy metal guitarist, songwriter, and producer Magnus Karlsson has released the third album, "We Are The Night" from his solo project Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall. 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. Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast), Renan Zonta (Electric Mob), Dino Jelusick (Animal Drive), Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Vandenberg), Tony Martin (ex-Black Sabbath), and Mike Andersson (Cloudscape) all make appearances. 

Stream and order "We Are The Night" HERE: https://orcd.co/wearethenight

Magnus Karlsson is well known as the mastermind behind several Frontiers productions, including the successful initial Allen/Lande trilogy and the recent spin-off album, Allen/Olzon as well as releases by Starbreaker (with Tony Harnell), Bob Catley, and Kiske/Somerville. In 2008, he joined German heavy metal icons Primal Fear and with them has toured the world and recorded several successful albums which charted in multiple countries around the globe.

In 2013, he launched his solo project “Free Fall” which was warmly received by the numerous fans of the Swedish mastermind and showcased Magnus’ songwriting and production skills with lead vocals provided by a varied cast of some the finest singers in metal and hard rock.

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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AVATAR SHARE NEW SINGLE “GOD OF SICK DREAMS”

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June 12, 2020 - AVATAR has shared their latest single “God of Sick Dreams” with an accompanying visualizer from their highly anticipated full-length, Hunter Gatherer, due out August 7th, 2020 via Entertainment One (eOne). The track finds the band with no shortage of chugging riffs that revolve around some of the band’s catchiest choruses and heaviest moments to date. “God of Sick Dreams” exemplifies how each song across Hunter Gatherer can stand on its own while carrying thematic threads throughout the album. The deliberate new track follows the widely praised thrashing leading single “Silence in the Age of Apes”, which passed 100,000 views in under 24 hours and has gathered 1 Million plays since its release.


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.

Earlier this year the band marked the end of the Avatar Country storyline with the heartfelt thank you video A Farewell To Avatar Country, concluding 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 Countrydebuted 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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ELECTRIC MOB’s Debut Album “Discharge” Out Now on Frontiers Music Srl

Electric Mob is the newest up-and-coming hard rock sensation signed to Frontiers Music Srl. A mixture of powerful vocals, mean guitar riffs, and heavy groove with influences from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, the band is prepared to put Brazil back on the rock ‘n roll map! Their debut album, "Discharge" is out now on Frontiers Music Srl.

Stream or purchase a physical cope of "Discharge" HERE: https://orcd.co/electricmo

Formed in Curitiba, Brazil by Renan Zonta (vocals), Ben Hur Auwarter (guitar), Yuri Elero (bass), and André Leister (drums), Electric Mob caught the attention of Frontiers with their tremendous hard rock songs that show the influence of contemporary hard rock giants while also showing a knowledge of the hard rock pillars of the '70s and '80s. Electric Mob is comprised of four young, hungry and extremely talented musicians, with the rock 'n roll attitude to deliver their explosive performances. Like a sonic punch to the face, their songs bring a heavy sound with a distinct groove. Think Aerosmith and Guns N’ Roses mixed with Audioslave with a bluesy touch on top, and you are getting close to the band's sound. 

Electric Mob is one of rock’s most exciting and promising newcomers in years and Frontiers could not be prouder to be releasing their debut album on an unsuspecting public! 

Line-up:

Renan Zonta - Vocals

Ben Hur Auwarter - Guitar

Yuri Elero - Bass

André Leister - Drums

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MICHAEL LESSARD DEBUTS "USE THE REST" MUSIC VIDEO

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June 12, 2020 -- The Contortionist frontman Michael Lessard has released a new single and music video today titled "Use The Rest," his first solo debut. The music video, directed by Lessard himself, is an emotional ride through a dynamic dreamscape that doesn't exactly end where it begins. "I'm beyond excited to announce the release of my debut song to the world!" says Lessard. "I've worked very hard to make a song and video that I thought would be the best representation of what is to come."

When asked about the possibility of new music, Michael states, "'Use The Rest' is the first of many singles/videos to be released. I've been lucky enough to team up with Good Fight Music, who have allowed me to build on the idea of creating standalone pieces of music and video for now. I look forward to sharing more music very soon!"

"Use The Rest" by Michael Lessard is available today on all streaming platforms via Good Fight Music. 

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Malone, along with his dad Rich Post, dropped by Ellefson’s weekly MORE NIGHTS WITH DE/TH livestream, with vocalist/partner Thom Hazaert

It's Wednesday, it's time to party with your weekly update from your friends David Ellefson and Thom Hazaert (and whoever the Hell else we decide to drag in)...

Rapper Post Malone and David Ellefson of Megadeth may seem like an odd-pairing, but not as odd as one would think. We found that out Wednesday, as Malone, along with his dad Rich Post,dropped by Ellefson’s weekly MORE NIGHTS WITH DE/TH livestream, with vocalist/partner Thom Hazaert (get it, DE.. TH), for an impromptu hour plus chat, where they discussed music, careers, and mutual admiration.

Post, a known Metal fan, and admitted Megadeth diehard (who actually sports a SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT tattoo that he showed off during the livestream) Ellefson, and Hazaert had a lot to talk about, covering topics from, of course, Megadeth, to living in Utah, Metallica, working with Ozzy, playing guitar, touring the World, Beer Pong, future collaborations, and of course Ellefson’s eponymous solo band (also featuring Hazaert, and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist, and ASIA vocalist, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal) and their recently released cover of Post’s Beerbongs and Bentleys track “Over Now”, currently in its second week in the Billboard Rock radio charts, which Post proclaimed was “Fucking Awesome”.

Check out “OVER NOW” on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/-y_W9eH7aQI

The chat with Malone was preceded by an over 30 minute conversation with his dad, Rich Post, also a diehard Megadeth fan (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree), discussing his Metal fandom, the Cowboys, supporting your kids’ artistic pursuits, and the organic beginnings of Post’s career.

“I’ve always been shilling for my kid“, said Rich. “To everyone at work, I’m like, “Hey check this out, Austin did it. So, it might get 500 views. And I’m like 500 views, wow, 500 people are listening to my kid. And then “White Iverson” came out, with the help of Wiz Khalifa, and some other folks in Dallas, a guy named Greg Mason, they tweeted it out, and next thing you know it’s got 1000 views. And then I said, wouldn’t it be great if it got to 5000 views. And I woke up the next morning, and it was at 100,000. And then it’s been a sprint to keep up with it for the last 5 years. He was opening for Fetty Wap, then Bieber. I can’t keep up with it. But I’m hoping that he opens up for you guys someday, then I’ll know he really made it.”

Also announced during the livestream, an upcoming limited edition yellow vinyl LP single of “Over Now”, available for pre-order Friday from COMBAT RECORDS, set to feature a B-side remix by legendary producer Randy Burns, who produced Megadeth’s seminal LP Peace Sells.. But Who’s Buying.
ELLEFSON “Over Now” is available now on all digital outlets.

Helfró Release New Music Video for "Musteri Agans"

Icelandic black metal duo HELFRÓ have shared a new music video for the song "Musteri Agans," taken from the band's recently released self-titled debut record. The video was created by Guilherme Henriques

HELFRÓ's debut record was released via Season of Mist Underground Activists and can be ordered HERE.Slithering in the cauldron that is the Icelandic black metal scene, HELFRÓ emerges with fury and competence rarely seen.

Written by Ragnar and arranged by Símon, a debut album has been recorded with unforgiving precision and profound musicianship. It is meant to channel the hopeless and empty feelings that have been concentrated from the frozen wastelands from which the band emerges.

Shrilling guitarwork and unforgiving blast beats weave together a soundscape that rarely leaves room for thought. It is an aural attack, seducing the listener to the barren and desolate black sands where the realization of futility and loneliness sets in heavier than anywhere else.

The band members, veterans in extreme music, have created this project as an audio representation of the endless arctic darkness, and with pride present the self titled first offering: „Helfró“.

Genre: Black metal
Line-up:
Ragnar S: Composition, drums, vocals.
Símon Þ: Arrangements, guitars, bass, vocals.

Recording line-up: 
Ragnar S: Drums, Vocals
Simon Þ: Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Gísli S: Clean Vocals

Recording studio: Studio Emissary

Producer / sound engineer: Stephen Lockhart / Simon Þ.

Mixing studio and engineer: Stephen Lockhart

Mastering studio and engineer: Stephen Lockhart

Pre-orders: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/helfro-helfro

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

NEW SONG ALERT! Enuff Z'Nuff "Broken Love"

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Enuff Z'Nuff's new album, "Brainwashed Generation" is out July 10, 2020. Check out the just released new single, 'Broken Love'!

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THE DEVIL'S TRADE Reveal New Album Details, Release First Single

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Dark folk project THE DEVIL'S TRADE will be releasing the sophomore full-length 'The Call of the Iron Peak' on August 28 via Season of Mist, making its debut to the label. The project is the brainchild of singer/musician Dávid Makó. The emotional first single, "Dead Sister," is out now

Frontman Dávid Makó comments on the track: "The muse for this piece was probably the biggest storm cloud I have ever seen covering the perfectly clean summer night sky. I was sitting right under the eye of the storm on a plain somewhere in the Hungarian countryside. It was like sitting under a gate to another ancient world. The world went silent the air stopped and I was waiting to be smashed by the elements. For about twenty minutes it felt like I was connected to the otherworld. Then a cool wind came and blew it away. The sister part is too personal. It took thirty years to understand that someone I never met has such a powerful influence on me. If there is an afterlife I hope she will be there and I can hug her."

'The Call of the Iron Peak' can be pre-ordered HERE.

THE DEVIL'S TRADE earlier announced the rescheduled dates for the previously canceled tour with DARKHER and FORNDOM. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.

THE DEVIL'S TRADE
+Darkher +Forndom
04/07/21: Gdańsk (PL) @ Drizzly Grizzly
04/08/21: Warsaw (PL) @ Hydrozagadka
04/09/21: Kraków (PL) @ Zascianek
04/10/21: Budapest (HU) @ Instant
04/11/21: Vienna (AT) @ Escape
04/12/21: Prague (CZ) @ Modra Vopice
04/13/21: Apr 21 Leipzig (DE) @ Moritzbastei
04/14/21: Berlin (DE) @ Cassiopeia
04/15/21: Copenhagen (DK) @ Stengade
04/16/21: Hamburg (DE) @ MS Stubnitz
04/17/21: Cologne (DE) @ Club Subway

Listen to the call of the Iron Peak. It is calling for you to find your true self in a world you want to be isolated from. It is calling for you to make peace with yourself, with the inevitable end. It is calling for Hungarian singer-songwriter Dávid Makó, who redefined himself as The Devil’s Trade a few years ago, embarking on a long journey with his deeply personal and dark, sometimes doom infused folk songs.

Be it the folk of the Appalachians or the tales of Hungarian and Transylvanian traditionals, The Devil’s Trade fuses his past of metal and his roots laying deep in the folk songs of his immediate surroundings.

Very much like how the Iron Peak, a mountaintop both metaphorical and literal is calling for Makó, he is calling for you to share his rituals of loves and hopes lost and found along the pilgrimage of his. It is after all, the journey itself that matters the most, and how you adapt. From basements in his hometown of Budapest, to all corners of Europe, stages small and big, The Devil’s Trade has been relentlessly walking on his path finding his voice and calling, and that is to let listeners to glimpse into himself through his heart wrenching songs.

His new album, and his debut for Season of Mist, titled ‘The Call of the Iron Peak’ is to be released August 28, 2020. 

Line-up:
Dávid Makó - vocals, guitars, banjo

Studio: Templom Studio (HU)
Mix/Master: Márton Szabó
Producer: Dávid Makó

Guest musicians:
Márton Szabó, Péter Szabó on drums,
Adam Vincze on spoons and jug in ‘The Call Of The Iron Peak’

Rita Szabó, Kornél Szabó on triangulum in Dead Sister

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TheDevilsTrade

Available formats:
Digipak
LP in various colours
Digital

For more on THE DEVIL'S TRADE, visit the official FACEBOOK, BANDCAMP, YOUTUBE, and INSTAGRAM.

STONED JESUS to Re-Release Groundbreaking Debut Album

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First Communion on August 21, 2020 via Napalm Records!

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STONED JESUS’ electrifying re-release of First Communion on CD and vinyl (incl. new bonus track)!

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of their trailblazing debut album, stoner prog visionaries STONED JESUS are turning back the clocks and re-releasing their stoner doom offering, First Communion, on August 21st via Napalm Records. 

Four hard hitting, sludgy originals are enriched with an unreleased demo version of “Red Wine”, presenting a heavy blend of uncompromising rawness and previously unheard nuances. Tracks such as “Black Woods”, with over four million of hits on YouTube, mark their peerless standing in the scene. With First Communion, STONED JESUS lays the raw cornerstone for their unmistakable signature style, melting barriers across genre boundaries in its wake. 

Pre-Order your version of First Communion HERE:

First Communion tracklist:

1.   Occult

2.   Black Woods

3.   Red Wine

4.   Falling Apart 

5.   Red Wine (Demo Version) 

First Communion will be available in the following formats:**


- CD


- 1 LP Gatefold Black


- 1 LP Gatefold Purple (Napalm Records Shop / limited to 100 / EU only) 

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Igor Sydorenko - Vocals & Guitars

Serhij Sljussar - Bass

Dmytro Zinchenko - Drums

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FEUERSCHWANZ Release Music Video For Cover Of Seeed's "Ding" feat. Ad Infinitum's Melissa Bonny

German medieval rock masters FEUERSCHWANZ have released the official music video for the cover of "Ding", the #1 club hit by Berlin, Germany-based pop act Seeed. The song comes off the bonus covers album Die Sieben Todsünden which will be released as part of the deluxe version of the band's upcoming new album, Das Elfte Gebot, on June 26 and features Ad Infinitum singer Melissa Bonny on vocals.

Commented the band: "Here's that DING (english: thing)! Today we present to you the fourth video off of our new album Das elfte Gebot: the dancehall hit "Ding" by dance raggae giants Seeed from 2005 - transformed into the band’s patented folk metal sound featuring the amazing Melissa Bonny on vocals! Seeed with heavy guitars, hurdy gurdies, flutes, jaw harps, a rapping knight and a growling warrior... impossible? Feuerschwanz: Hold my mead!

Ladies, hide your wedding rings, Hauptmann is in town!"

Das Elfte Gebot is the successor of 2018's extremely successful album, Methämmer, (#6 in the official German album charts) and is scheduled for a June 26 release via Napalm Records. 

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-Digital Deluxe Album

-2CD Mediabook

-1CD Jewel Case

The band recently released the live music video for „Metfest“ (Stream/Watch) as well as the music video for the title track (Stream/Watch) and the Ed Sheeran cover of "I See Fire" (Stream/Watch).

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Hauptmann Feuerschwanz - vocals, guitars

Johanna von der Vögelweide - fiddle, hurdy gurdy

Sir Lanzeflott - drums

Jarne Hodinsson - bass

Prinz Hodenherz - pipes, guitars, vocals

Hans der Aufrechte - guitars

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MORA PROKAZA Release Third New Single, "Im Not Yours"

Extreme Avant Garde duo MORA PROKAZA have shared their third new single, "Im Not Yours,"

The song is taken by the band's third full-length, 'By Chance,' which is due via Season of Mist on July 3, making it their debut to the label! The up and coming experimental duo combine the ferocious sounds of black metal with the street vibes of trap, tinges of industrial, and out-of-the-box instrumentation, creating a sound that is wholly unique and groundbreaking that you must hear it for yourself to truly grasp the artistic genius behind the Belarusian outfit. 

'By Chance' can be pre-ordered HERE.

Welcome to the unnerving and anger driven world of MORA PROKAZA where madness reigns! Just like MORA PROKAZA, the upcoming new opus ‘By Chance’ cannot be contained nor be put in one single musical category. A mixture between Avant Garde Black Metal meets New School Trap, integrated with the Belarusian arts roots that lay so deep within.

The band with the cunning name MORA PROKAZA was formed back in 2013 by Farmakon (guitars, vocals) and Isvind (drums). Both musicians have a long-term experience of playing in many local Belarusian extreme metal bands. The material for the first release “Bringer of Plague” was quickly composed and released in early 2015 and with that, MORA PROKAZA shared Russian stages with bands such as HELL SPIRIT, SUSPERIA, DARKEND, CLAYMORDS, MORIBUND OBLIVION and many others. In the winter of 2015, the band even supported INQUISITION in St. Petersburg (RU).

Shortly after the release of their debut album, Isvind leaves MORA PROKAZAand furious drummer Hatestorm joins the band commencing the recording of new material. With the addition of Hatestorm, the band opened up for new opportunities and In May 2015 the musicians present a brand-new EP "My Awakening" shorty followed by a new full-length "Dark Universe" (2016).

In 2018 MORA PROKAZA completely changed their approach to composing and sound concept and with the release of the single ‘Blacker than Black’, the band reinvented themselves with great feedback from fans all around the world. The band set out for new musical horizons and started recording a brand-new full length after signing a deal with Season of Mist.

Take what you will from ‘By Chance’. The underlying aggression in its purest form or perhaps the philosophical glance towards spiritual growth. In the end, WIMG?

Style: Extreme Avant Garde Metal

Studio/recording: Studio Mora Prokaza
Mix/Master: Shepelevich Andrei (Farmakon)

Line-up:
Farmakon - lyrics, composition, vocals
Hatestorm - drums

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

Available formats:
CD
LP in various colours
Digital

For more on MORA PROKAZA, please visit their official FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, BANDCAMP, and WEBSITE.

ROYAL released their new single titled "Jungle" today via Intercept Music.

ROYAL may be new on the LA scene but they have been making quite a splash by growing their audience very quickly with their eclectic sound and electric live show. They have been waiting for the right time to put out their debut single to reflect its impactful and powerful message.

"Jungle" is available for Download/Stream:

https://ingroov.es/jungle-b

“I’m a child of war from the Congo Africa who was evacuated from home alone at the age of 12. Raising myself was the greatest education I could imagine. You only learn your strength in life or death scenarios. I was lucky enough to find music early on and ride its wings performing all over the world which includes Asia, Europe, Canada and the US, all since I was 15 years old. I’m driven by the belief that we are all individually special and that we all deserve equality, dignity and respect,” says Eric Zayne who formed the band last year.

He adds, "The band was formed as a political statement that we are all ROYAL and all deserve our place in the kingdom."

LA based ROYAL has managed to create a sound of their own by mixing hip hop, rock and pop. ROYAL has already gained great momentum on Soundcloud by boasting 2.8 Million plays before an official release for "Jungle" and has received praise from many veterans in the industry. Eric Zayne has been growing his name in the music scene by becoming an in-demand producer, having won the 2019 Hollywood Music Awards for his songs with Jeremy Renner that also became the theme for the Summer of Jeep. Having produced and worked with many names like Matisyahu, Jordan Sparks, Dallas Austin, Cee Lo Green, Randy Jackson, Richard Marks, Melody Thorton from Pussycat Dolls, 21 Pilots, BTS and many more. His ability to work on various and diverse projects promoted him to be a trusted ear in the LA music scene. ROYAL is a name for the people more than the band. It’s mission is to awake and remind the listener of their value. With an album completely finished and a lot of label interest, the band feels like now is the perfect time to empower and shine a light on injustice as well as use music to be a journalistic tool while encouraging healing.

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VREID Announces 'In the Mountains of Sognametal' Livestream Concert

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Norwegian metal veterans VREID have announced a unique, free livestream event, 'In the Mountains of Sognametal.' With the world at a standstill and all shows for 2020 cancelled, VREID decided to open the gates and invite you all to their home mountains on the west coast of Norway. The band's history reaches back to the mid 90s and this will be a journey through their musical history with a live session against a spectacular natural backdrop. The stream will be available on Season of Mist and VREID Facebook pages on Saturday, June 13 at 12:00 P.M. PDT // 3:00 P.M. EDT. 

In addition, the band has also teamed up with various media outlets in nearly 20 different countries for the event! In North and South America, the stream can also be viewed live through the following media partners:

Decibel Magazine (USA + Canada)
Domination Festival (Mexico)
Jedbangers (Argentina)
Roadie Crew (Brazil)

Composer and bass player Jarle Hváll Kvåle comments: "The extreme nature and the history of our dear hometown Sogn has always been a huge inspiration and important factor of our musical universe. So, when we can’t travel the world to meet you, we decided that we will bring you all to our natural habitat. We will do a show at my own mountain farm in the Sogndal valley. It’s been in my family for generations and is located in some of Norway’s wildest and most spectacular nature. This is where a lot of our music is written, and this is where our roots lay. It surely will be a unique experience with a special setlist. We will perform songs that we have never done live before alongside live set classics. Welcome to the mountains of Sognametal."
 

Earlier this year, VREID announced their participation in the prestigious "Songs That Changed the World" project. The band were commissioned by the Nobel Peace Center and Inferno Metal Festival to interpret and cover a song about freedom of expression. The event was slated to take place at the Nobel Peace Center on April 7, 2020, but has been postponed due to the pandemic. The new date is TBD.

VREID will be supporting their latest full length 'Lifehunger,' which was released in September 2018. Listen to the full album HERE.

VREID were formed in 2004. The Norwegian metal brigade rose from the ashes of WINDIR after the tragic perishing of the "Sognametal" legends with the declared mission of exploring new musical paths.
 
The Norsemen proved true to their words and have so far delivered 7 albums and one DVD, which each received high praise from critics and fans alike. VREID chose a course of constant evolution that is marked by thematically denoted phases regarding their often historically inspired lyrics.
 
This became particularly clear with albums 'I Krig' (2007) and 'Milorg' (2009), which both revolved around concepts dealing with resistance and liberation of Norway during World War II. With their following three records, VREIDreturned to their Norse roots, especially on latest full-length, 'Sólverv' which received high critical acclaim in 2015.
 
VREID have hammered out their success partly by being a heavily touring band. The four-piece performed more than 500 shows in 25 countries so far. Their everlasting march to conquer new territories has led the Norwegians to headline tours in Europe, North America, Japan, and India.
 
VREID's style is often referred to as black 'n roll and Metal Hammer UK described their music as "a unique time travel in metal" as elements of 70's rock, 80's classic metal, and Norwegian black metal are all clearly audible.
 
Now with eighth album 'Lifehunger', black 'n roll is back! With eight brand new tracks, VREID are ready for the next chapter.
 
Style: Norwegian Black 'n Roll
 
Line-up
Sture: Vocals & guitars
Strom: Guitars
Steingrim: Drums
Hváll- Bass and keys
 
Guest Musician
Aðalbjörn 'Addi' Tryggvason (SÓLSTAFIR): vocals on “Hello Darkness”
 
Recording: Nabolaget studio
Producer: Jarle Hváll Kvåle / Anders Nordengen
Mix: Anders Nordengen, Nabolaget studio
Mastering: Ruben Willem
 Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/VreidLifehunger


Available formats
Digipak CD
Vinyl LP in various colours

For more on VREID, visit their official FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and INSTAGRAMpages.

NEW SONG ALERT! Tokyo Motor Fist "Around Midnight"

New Album "Lions" Out July 10, 2020

Enjoy Tokyo Motor Fist's  'Around Midnight' from the band's upcoming new album, "Lions" (July 10th). Pre-order / save and get t-shirt bundles here: https://orcd.co/lions 

TMF is the band featuring Ted Poley (Danger Danger), Steve Brown (TRIXTER), Greg Smith (Ted Nugent), and Chuck Burgi (Billy Joel). "Lions" is the follow up to their self-titled debut.

GAEREA Shares Second New Single, "To Ain"

Cathartic black metal outfit GAEREA have shared the second brand new 'To Ain,' taken from their upcoming album, 'Limbo.'

GAEREA comment on the single: "'Slaves of our own creation' and the dismantlement of the lost society in its most natural and organic form. A majestical Ode to the Nightmare of Existence and all its flaws. 'To Ain' is for all of you forgotten souls who have fallen into the most morbid and putrid Hole. A Place so below you might never reach to the surface again. Towards the Earth. Wondering the Abyss, To Ain. Being this song one of the most raw and intimate pieces Gaerea has ever written, this visual content serves its unique purpose of bringing the most grotesque truth upon us all. In this One Single Shot Performance we embrace what really makes us human: our Agony towards our very last breath. With no Gimmicks, no cuts, no edits, let this performance show you a brighter glimpse of what we feel, cry and crawl among our Fallen, Vast, Void Society."

'Limbo' is due on July 24 and pre-orders 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)

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 FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, BANDCAMP, and TWITTER.

The first single Cardboard Box from Arizona's Divided Mind's

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The first single Cardboard Box  from Arizona's Divided Mind's deluxe version of ''Guilty Pleasure'' has arrived.  

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