SKÁLMÖLD Releases Second Single and Live Video, “Að hausti”

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New Live Album 10 Year Anniversary - Live In Reykjavík

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A smashing live highlight to remember!

Icelandic Viking Metal giants SKÁLMÖLD will release their second live album and their first as solo band, 10 Year Anniversary - Live In Reykjavík, on September 25, 2020 via Napalm Records. Taken from this exciting ride through the band’s discography, SKÁLMÖLD have just unveiled a second single “Að hausti” (eng: In Autumn). With a catchy guitar riff and alternating vocal lines that exude the energy of SKÁLMÖLD’s smashing live performances, the song is an absolute stunner. 

Originally released on their 2014 album, Með vættum, the Icelandic Vikings’ call for autumn always marks a highlight at every live show, no matter which time of the year it is. The band’s enthusiasm immediately spreads to fans from all over the world, animating them to bang their heads and raise their fists to the uplifting and catchy harmonies. Between 16 tracks in total, “Að hausti” is part of an unforgettable night to honor the achievements of the six full-blooded musicians so far. It was at this magic evening in Reykjavik, back in 2019, when SKÁLMÖLD recorded their new live album 10 Year Anniversary - Live In Reykjavík in front of the legendary sold out Gamla Bíó.

SKÁLMÖLD on “Að hausti”:

“We present to you “Að hausti” - the second single from our upcoming 10 Year Anniversarylive album. This song used to be an integral part of our set some years ago and it was super fun to re-visit “Að hausti” for our anniversary shows, very energetic song in a live setting and tends to get the people moving. We are really happy with how this one turned out. Oh, and please make sure to pre-order a copy of the album - you don't wanna miss out on this one.

Skál!”

10 Years of Pure Viking Spirit - Live On Stage in Reykjavik

Three consecutive sold-out shows at the Gamla Bíó in their hometown Reykjavik were the adequate setting to celebrate the 10th anniversary together with their devotees. 10 Year Anniversary - Live In Reykjavík transports the mythical atmosphere directly into their fan’s homes.

SKÁLMÖLD on 10 Year Anniversary – Live In Reykjavik:

“In late 2009 we started SKÁLMÖLD. Nothing serious. Was just supposed for the pure fun of meeting up once in a while to play some metal music. Fast forward 10 years and we are celebrating the release of 10 YEARS OF SKÁLMÖLD - Live in Reykjavík. Recorded in the heart of Iceland's capital at one of our 3 amazing sold out shows. Here is SKÁLMÖLD in its purest form - on stage, feeding on the energy of our beloved fans. We feel really proud and happy to present this to you. Enjoy!”

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Starting off with their chant-worthy song “Heima”, SKÁLMÖLD had concert-goers screaming along from the first second. Quickly transforming into “Árás”, fans almost immediately got to see the wild side of the band which manifests in menacing vocals, fast riffs and protruding drums. SKÁLMÖLD classics, like the story of Loki's son, “Narfi”, and just how dangerous and manipulative Loki’s children truly are, were essential for the setlist. “Niðavellir”, the obscure home of the dwarves, tells the story of tombs and caves, underlined with propelling drums and heavy rhythms. This is pure Viking Spirit!

10 Year Anniversary - Live In Reykjavík will be available in the following formats:

- 8 Page Digipak with Sleeve: 2 CD & BluRay

- 2LP Gatefold Black Vinyl

- 2LP Gatefold Grey Vinyl

- 2LP Gatefold Edition in Black & White Vinyl (strictly limited to 300 copies)

- Digital album

SKÁLMÖLD is:

Baldur Ragnarsson - Guitar/Vocals

Björgvin Sigurðsson - Vocals/Guitar

Gunnar Ben - Keyboards/Vocals/Oboe

Jón Geir Jóhannsson - Drums/Vocals

Snæbjörn Ragnarsson - Bass/Vocals

Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson – Guitar/Vocals

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Beyond the Gates X 5 Days of Darkness in the Heart of Bergen August 3 - August 7, 2021

BLACK METAL IS COMING HOME – EMPEROR, MAYHEM and ENSLAVED team up for exclusive Grieghallen event

In 1994, extreme music changed forever when three pioneering Norwegian metal bands released their debut full-length albums - Mayhem’s De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, Emperor’s In the Nightside Eclipse, and Enslaved’s Vikingligr Veldi. All three monumental albums were recorded in the legendary Grieghallen Studios in Bergen.

On August 7, 2021, black metal is coming home. For the first time in history, these three acts will team up for a very special concert in the spectacular confines of Grieghallen, where these highly influential classics were born. 

«Grieghallen MCMXCIV» will see Emperor embrace three decades of imperial darkness, which was spearheaded by their Grieghallen legacy. Mayhem will perform their magnum opus, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas in its entirety. Enslaved will revisit their debut, Vikingligr Veldi.

Tickets are available HERE while the full festival lineup, which is headlined by MERCYFUL FATE, can be found below.

Never before has the public been given an opportunity to experience first-hand where the foundations of Norwegian Black Metal were laid, performed by the originators of it all. 

Emperor’s Ihsahn and Samoth comment, “What we were lacking in experience back then were duly compensated by youthful courage and the urge to create something that was uncompromising and grandiose. Pytten saw all these counterpoints, and with his experience and unique way of listening, he managed to fulfill what we set out to achieve the best possible way. Even if we were teenagers at the time, he always took our musical vision seriously and facilitated extremely creative days and nights in the studio."

Adds Attila Csihar of Mayhem, “This is going to be an amazing event to do - almost 30 years after we recorded De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas in the very same hall in Grieghallen. The drums on the recording has this same acoustics and echoes of the big concert hall where they were recorded, thanks to Pytten, our producer’s genius ideas. I have many great memories of pure creativity while we were recording the vocals as well. E.g. that Euronymous ordered a huge gong, also a Moog synthizer to add to the soundscape, and Pytten was always happy to fulfill our craziest ideas. Like I recorded the vocals in a pitch-black room with only candles around to create the right atmosphere. The window of the control room was covered with curtains so no one could see what I was doing... actually I was doing magical movements and forming mudras, even headbanging and jumping around sometime in pure extasy. I will never forget those memories. And now I just can’t wait to be back there again and to play the same music alive. It’s going to be pure black magic - like our destiny!”

Enslaved’s Ivar Bjørnson says, “We are very proud to be part of Beyond the Gates 2021's celebration of ‘Grieghallen 1994’ - a very powerful location on the time/space-axis of the Enslaved-universe. Working with Pytten in Grieghallen for our debut album Vikingligr Veldi was a fulfillment of a very strong-willed plan for the young Enslaved. There was an air of innovation, of dedication, of creating our own path in the then rather small network of pioneer bands that were recording in and releasing material made in Grieghallen. We will bring to the table a full rendition of one of our very favorite albums from our catalogue (we are allowed to say that with 15 albums under the belt, by the way) - 1994, Grieghallen and Enslaved all come together Beneath The Hammer: Vikingligr Veldi."

In addition to the nostalgic excitement of the three artists, Beyond the Gatesand event organizer Torgrim Øyre lends this comment:

“We kind of have to pinch ourselves. To be able to experience these three groundbreaking artists together on one stage is just mind-blowing. Not only does Grieghallen bear a massive historical significance to the worldwide phenomenon that Norwegian Black Metal has become, but it is also one of the most revered concert venues in Scandinavia. 

“You could easily say that with their debut albums Emperor, Mayhem and Enslaved paved way for three different directions within the genre. Emperor with their symphonic leanings, Mayhem leading the flag for orthodox black metal, while the early Enslaved offerings inspired bands with delving into Norse subject matters. 

“With Mercyful Fate headlining the same venue Friday night, arguably the innovators of the black metal aesthetics, followed by Emperor, Mayhem and Enslaved, who took extreme music to new heights, this is just a combo almost too good to be true. We can’t wait for August 2021.”

Other confirmed acts for Beyond the Gates X:

MERCYFUL FATE

Opeth

Heilung

Sodom

Candlemass 

Mgla 

Solstafir 

1349

Gaahls WYRD 

Tribulation

Me and that Man

Angel Witch

Archgoat

Vemod

Whoredom Rife

Misthyrming

Djevel

Idle Hands

Chapel of Disease

Malokarpatan

Darvaza

Possession

Drottinn

Bythos

Umbra Conscientia

USF Verftet,Grieghallen, Kvarteret, Bergen - Norway 

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Ages "Uncrown" Out Now!

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The melodic black metallers, Ages, have released their sophomore album 'Uncrown' today! 

Formed during the harsh Swedish winter of 2011, Ages released their critically acclaimed debut “The Malefic Miasma” in 2015. Biding their time to craft something really unique, the five year long wait is finally over and their sophomore effort “Uncrown” sees the light of day. Composed and created solely in the band’s own studio, “Uncrown” is a meticulously crafted album. With outstanding melodies, atmosphere and every band member’s unique performance as well as outstanding 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.

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SUPREME UNBEING has released their second message, “Animals”, which is available now on all digital outlets.

SUPREME UNBEING - ANIMALS Available now on Spotify and all digital outlets.

SUPREME UNBEING is a mysterious rock/metal band led by vocalist/prophet Zac Red who acts as the physical form of our collective consciousness, the ambient quantum entanglement of our most personal thoughts. After observing the world for some 30 years, Zac Red has set out on a quest with fellow prophets D. Vine, Unknown and Al Mytee to shed some light over our present existence through the medium of heavy riffs, astounding solos, and philosophically intriguing lyrics.

Labeling their songs as messages, each will cover certain areas of modern-day society. Following up the success of the band’s first message, “You’ll Never Make It”, the second message “Animals” dwells into the basic question, if there is any difference between man and animal, and how the conclusion to that question may change our perception of reality.

"Animals" was released to Active Rock Radio last week, where it debuted at #4 on the Billboard Active Rock Indicator most added, and #3 on the FOUNDATIONS secondary market most added.

Listen to the track on Spotify at http://tiny.cc/SU-ANIMALS

SUPREME UNBEING signed earlier this year with Megadeth’s David Ellefson’s EMP LABEL GROUP when a strange cassette tape arrived at the desk of EMP LABEL GROUP’S Thom Hazaert.

“I’m still not sure who the Hell they are, but people seem to like them.”

SUPREME UNBEING is set to release additional messages/singles “Solution” (Sept. 4th) and “Dreaming” (Oct. 2nd) prior to the release of the debut full-length LP Enter Reality which is set to release on 10102020 (October 10th 2020).

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VOUS AUTRES Shares Music Video for New Song, "Onde"

Watch the brand new video for "Onde" from VOUS AUTRES. With their second album 'Sel de Pierre', the French post black metal duo have created a shimmer of hop...

French post black metal formation VOUS AUTRES will be releasing the full-length 'Sel de Pierre' on September 25 via Season of Mist Underground Activists! The band has shared a video for their brand new song, "Onde,"

'Sel de Pierre' can be pre-ordered HERE.

Only a year after the full-length debut record, the French black metal band VOUS AUTRES return with their second album. ‘Sel de Pierre’ represents a shimmer of hope among the vast, dark soundscapes that this modern post black metal duo creates.
 
VOUS AUTRES is a two-headed post metal / black metal band hailing from Nantes, France. As enigmatic as it gets, the duo creates a dark, ambient, and tormented sound, blended into the everlasting retrieval of what seems forever lost to human's inherent evil.

Formed in 2017, band members ₣ and β introduced the world to their experimental and modern take on black metal with the debut EP ‘Trente Pièces d’Argent’.

Two years later, the transcendental and epic sophomore record ‘Champ du Sang’ (2019) followed. Always summoning the darkest and most sublime melody, VOUS AUTRES battled with their demons through powerful riffs and breakdowns, sounding like the trample of the marching feet of a thousand-men army, ready to engage in a one-way fight against their enemy.

The French black metallers now return with ‘Sel de Pierre’, an album where a glimpse of light cracks into the gigantic wall of despair and melancholy VOUS AUTRES used to build.

As sharp and beautiful as a blooming black thistle, ‘Sel de Pierre’ summons wide panoramas of nature: from the crumpled lands to the menacing seas, taking the listener from place to place without ever revealing when and where this unique sound came from.

The journey through ‘Sel de Pierre’ is as intense as its predecessors. Only now, hope is summoned into a place where is has no apparent meaning, yet it has a reason to be. 

VOUS AUTRES is not just another French blackened metal sensation you have to keep an eye on, but a quantum leap into the epic proportions modern black metal can take.
 

Genre: Post black metal 

Line-up: 
β : Lead Vocals
₣ : Guitars, Bass, Synths, Vocals

Guest vocals:
Maxime Fevbet from DELUGE : Vocals on "Vesuve"
RSTD : Vocals on "In Humus"

Cover Artwork: Romain Barbot

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

HINAYANA Releases Second Single, "In Sacred Delusion", Featuring Toni Toivonen of Hanging Garden

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Death Of The Cosmic EP out Next Friday, August 28 via Napalm Records

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Austin, Texas-based melodic death-doom metal unit HINAYANA recently announced the upcoming release of their crushing Death Of The Cosmic EP – set for release on August 28, 2020 via Napalm Records. 

Today, HINAYANA are shadowing the reveal of the music video for their charging, melancholy first single “Cold Conception” (featuring trailblazing late Tengger Cavalry frontman and multi-instrumentalist Nature Ganganbaigal on Morin Khuur), with another new track – the massive, warning "In Sacred Delusion", featuring Toni Toivonen of Hanging Garden. The band has also launched a new lyric video to accent the riveting track.

Vocalist/guitarist Casey Hurd states about the track and working with Toni Toivonen:

“'In Sacred Delusion' is about the inevitability of our own self destruction. We are all in some way walking towards the flame of our own demise, both collectively as humans and individually as people. We are on a path that sometimes seems like we cannot stray from, eventually burning the world around us and giving into the hellscape we’ve made for ourselves. The song incorporates more of the band’s doomy side, with downtempo riffing and emotional passages topped off with the guttural vocals of Hanging Garden’s Toni Toivonen. It was a sort of surreal experience to be able to share a track with vocalist of a band which has inspired my own writing so much and that I’d listened to for so many years. Toni is a fantastic musician to work with and I know he’s been looking forward to seeing this track be released just as much we have, so this is a very special moment for all of us!”

Pre-Order Death Of The Cosmic EP HERE

HINAYANA started out as a one-man band spearheaded by frontman Casey Hurd, and subsequently released the crushing full-length Order Divine in 2018. Otherworldly and haunting while maintaining a crushing, colossal heaviness and peppered with undeniable groove, their latest release, the upcoming Death Of The Cosmic EP, emphasizes improved production and keen songwriting. Primarily self-produced by the band with mixing/drum recording from Kevin Butler and mastering by Swallow The Sun’s Juho Raiha, fans will also notice the new EP’s heightened concept in comparison to the band’s previous releases.

Opening title track “Death Of The Cosmic” sets off with optimistic ambience, quickly blasting into an ethereal universe of blazing leads and acoustic soundscapes capped by vocalist Casey Hurd’s deep, menacing growls. “Cold Conception” rushes in with melancholic energy before transforming into a dark, galloping anthem accented by the Morin Khuur stylings of late Tengger Cavalry mastermind Nature Ganganbaigal and a melting solo from Erik Shtaygrud. Mystic instrumental interlude “Yet Here I Wait Forever” showcases the dynamic, softer side of HINAYANA before picking back up with the stunning down-tempo gripper “In Sacred Delusion”, featuring a guest appearance from Toni Toivonen (Hanging Garden). Death Of The Cosmic closes with the sorrowful 5-minute epilogue "Pitch Black Noise" – not only proving HINAYANA's identifiable auditory trademark of melding tranquility and thunderous intensity, but also underlining the existential depth of their lyrical approach.

Casey Hurd says about the EP:

“Death Of The Cosmic is based on the severed connection between ourselves and the cosmic, spiritual force in the universe and the loss of hope for the cold, modern world man has created in nature’s place. Sonically, we wanted to make something that was beautiful but crushing at the same time, demonstrated in the title track of this EP, which in concept might be viewed as a microcosm of the whole EP itself. Something we tried to do was stray away from some of the more cliché elements of melodic death metal and instead focus on what is the very root/core of HINAYANA and what gives the band its own sound.”

Death Of The Cosmic EP will be available in North America in the following formats:

- CD Digipak

- Digital EP

- 1 LP Gatefold Black

- 1 LP Gatefold Blue - Mailorder ONLY

- CD + Shirt Bundle – Mailorder ONLY

- Black LP + Shirt Bundle – North American Napalm Mailorder ONLY

- Blue LP + Shirt Bundle – North American Napalm Mailorder ONLY

Blue LP + Shirt Bundle – North American Napalm Mailorder ONLY

HINAYANA is:

Casey Hurd - Guitar/Vocals

Daniel Vieira - Drums

Erik Shtaygrud - Guitar

Michael Anstice - Keyboard

Matt Bius - Bass

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NEW SONG ALERT! Bloody Heels

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Debut Album "Ignite The Sky" Out Now On Frontiers Music Srl

Bloody Heels' new album, "Ignite The Sky" is one of the year's BEST hard rock releases. For those who haven't heard it yet and for those who have and love it, then please enjoy the band's epic new music video 'Black Swan’! 

Stream and purchase the album HERE: https://orcd.co/ignitethesky

Line-up:

Vocals - Valts Berzins (Vicky White)

Guitars - Haralds Avotins (Harry Rivers)

Bass - Gunars Narbuts (Gunn Everett)

Drums - Gustavs Vanags (Gus Hawk)

Cello on track 'Silhouette' - Erna Daugaviete

Saxophone on track 'Healing Waters' - Dagnis Rozins

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AUÐN Unveils New Album Details, Shares First Single

With their new album 'Vökudraumsins fangi', AUÐN explore new soundscapes and push their music to new heights, thereby setting themselves further apart from t...

Icelandic black metal formation AUÐN will be releasing the studio album 'Vökudraumsins fangi' on October 30 via Season of Mist! The album art and tracklist can be found below. In conjunction with the announcement, the band has shared "Eldborg," the first new single from the record. The song and accompanying music video, which was created by AUÐN's own Andri Björn Birgisson.

AUÐN commenst: "It is with great pleasure that we unveil the first track from 'Vökudraumsins fangi,' a track that embodies Iceland's furious awe and fear inducing pits of fire. These ever looming harbingers of destruction have countless faces, this is 'Eldborg.'"

Pre-orders are now live in the Season of Mist shop HERE.

As the country's vibrant black metal scene has proven, Iceland can be a beautiful and sinister place where furious elements rage teaching fear but also inspiring human creativity. Emphasizing melodies rather than dissonance and approaching their music from a dramatic, classical black metal angle, AUÐNdeliver another mesmerizing piece of art with ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’.

Hailing from the village of Hveragerði in the south of Iceland, AUÐN deliver haunting melodies and beautifully frozen atmospheres – as opposed to the jarring and caustic blunt force trauma that has brought this remote place in the Northern Atlantic to the black metal forefront.
 
Founded in 2010, AUÐN's talent was quick to be recognized. After the release of the self-titled debut, the band got invited to Iceland’s main metal event, the Eistnaflug Festival. They participated and won the local Wacken Metal Battle contest in 2016, while making it to the top three during the infamous Wacken Open Air festival itself. Shows at the prestigious Inferno and Roadburn festivals followed in 2017.  
 
The second full-length, 'Farvegir Fyrndar' was released in November 2017, continuing the band’s fast ascent. Highly praised by the international metal press, the sophomore record reached back to a more classic second-generation black metal approach combined with a sense of elegance and melancholy that one can feel while dwelling among the bleak, extraordinary landscapes of the island.
 
The Icelanders embarked on European tours with label mates GAAHL’S WYRD in 2017 and THE GREAT OLD ONES (2017 and 2018) and captivated festival audiences at the biggest European fests, such as Copenhell, Summer Breeze Open Air, Eurosonic Noorderslag, Roskilde, Eindhoven Metal Meeting and more.
 
Returning with ‘Vökudraumsins fangi’, AUÐN explore new soundscapes and push their music to new heights, thereby setting themselves further apart from their Icelandic contemporaries. The six piece draws inspirations from their natural surroundings, but also chart the territory of the mind. The album title literally translates to ‘prisoner of the daydream’, but rather refers to a perpetual state of delusion of a life that never took place.
 
Join AUÐN while traversing the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural and the otherworldly sceneries of their native Iceland.  

Style: Atmospheric black metal

Recording studio: Sundlaugin Studio
 
Producer / sound engineer: Stephen Lockhart of Studio Emissary
 
Mixed and mastered: Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios
 
Recording line-up:
Andri Björn Birgisson - Guitars
Aðalsteinn Magnússon - Guitars and vocals
Hjalti Sveinsson - Vocals
Hjálmar Gylfason - Guitars
Matthías Hlifar Mogensen - Bass and guitars
Sigurður Kjartan Pálsson – Drums
 
Guest musicians: 
Arnaldur Ingi Jónsson - Hammond organ on “Næðir um “and “Horfin mér”
Magnús Jóhann Ragnarsson - Grand piano & Mellotron on “Næðir um” and “Vökudraumsins fangi”
 
Cover artwork: Mýrmann
 
Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/audn-vokudraumsins-fangi

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

AD INFINITUM Releases Official Video For “Fire And Ice”

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Touring Dates For 2021

Symphonic metal fire-starters AD INFINITUM continue their triumphant march to conquer your mind! Today, the band emphasizes their magnificent mysticism by revealing an atmospheric music video for “Fire And Ice”, cut from their marvelous debut album, Chapter I: Monarchy. Plus, don’t miss the chance to discuss the video with AD INFINITUM themselves at 4pm CET via live chat on YouTube!

The video was taken from a very special concert in order to satiate the desire for dearly missed live performances, and even showcases some exclusive behind the scenes material. The full show will be available for streaming beginning October 9.  

“Fire And Ice” marks another epos that represents the band’s diversity and passion for what love doing the most. The energetic and equally melodic tunes of the vigorous ballad perfectly illustrate the heart-wrenching tones of AD INFINITUM.  

AD INFINITUM on “Fire And Ice”:

“2020 started with its amount of disappointments. Our plans got cancelled and we were very sad that we couldn’t present our debut album the way we initially wanted to. But in the end not being able to play live shows in front of an audience forced us to be more creative and to produce more content to share with the world! And that’s what we did. "Fire and Ice" is the first result of this work. Other surprises will come later this year including a complete live show on October 9th!”

AD INFINITUM presents a dark symphonic ceremony to ring in a new era!

With Chapter I: Monarchy, AD INFINITUM put a spell on the world and surge right into the heart of epic symphonic metal with full force. The spellbinding debut grabs your demons by the horns with an intoxicating symbiosis of boasting, energetic and uncompromising metal, set atop a rousing journey throughout history – escaping the Black Death and transporting you to another era.

Melissa Bonny’s multi-faceted vocals fill every fiber of the anthemic “Demons” — from powerful, fragile highs to deep growls, the track will send shivers down your spine while “Marching On Versailles” breaks in with thrashing drums and stormy guitar riffs. Charismatic singer Melissa Bonny, known from RAGE OF LIGHT and as the Queen of the Damned with the WARKINGS, casts a spell over her audience. Her finely differentiated spectra spanning crystal clear vocals and deep, vibrant growls emphasize the symphonic soundscapes with vigor.

Order Chapter I: Monarchy NOW!

AD INFINITUM states: 

“We are very proud to present to you the first chapter of the band's history. We invite you to listen to it daily... You know what they say... Ad Infinitum everyday keeps the doctors away. Or does it?”

AD INFINITUM are:

Melissa Bonny, vocals

Adrian Theßenvitz, guitars

Jonas Asplind, bass

Niklas Müller, drums

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The Wolves of VARG Release Second Single “Auf Die Götter” (engl. To The Gods) and Official Video

Pre-order "Zeichen" now: https://smarturl.it/Zeichen-NPR Out September 18th Official VARG Merchandise Shop: https://varg-shop.de/ Lyrics: Viele Jahre zogen i...

The Wolves of VARG Release

Second Single “Auf Die Götter” (engl. To The Gods) and Official Video

New Album, Zeichen, to be Released on 

September 18, 2020 | Pre-Order NOW

VARG return to the heritage of pure Pagan Metal!

Today, the wolves of VARG release their second pagan metal single “Auf die Götter” (engl. To The Gods), cut from the upcoming full-length, Zeichen, to be released on September 18 via Napalm Records. Along with an artful conceptualized official music video, the track relates to the Viking era and the tradition of worshipping miscellaneous gods, but also to the band’s past.

Shot in an ancient druid grove, the audio-visual embeds the music into the perfect surrounding and atmosphere. Freki’s cutting vocals merge with powerful guitar riffs and a melody that gets stuck in your head! VARG has never forgotten their pagan metal roots and this track marks their pure heritage as they return with full musical power!

Singer Freki states:

"We decided to release "Auf die Götter" (engl. To The Gods) as the second single, because it helps our fans to dive deeper into the concept of our new album Zeichen ( engl. signs). Before Christianisation, the Nordic mythology had a dominant impact on Viking culture. Gods as Odin, Thor, Loki and Freya embodied the center of belief. "Auf die Götter" refers to this ancient belief and to the traditions within. Join our journey into the fascinating world of the Vikings!"

The wolves of VARG set an uncompromising sign and

deliver their most furious work to date!

On their authentic masterpiece Zeichen, the wolves of VARG return to their roots and embark on a journey further down a new road. Within the first seconds of the album opener breaking loose, VARG draws the listener into the year “793” that heralded the ferocious era of the Vikings. In contrast, "Fara Til Ranar", including additional female vocals, is a melancholic, captivating saga about the Nordic sea goddess Rán, who pulls wandering sailors down into her wet grave. "Verräter", on the other hand, emphasizes the suffering and vengeance towards former allies with rapid guitar leads, and ultimately, the album culminates in the mighty title hymn “Zeichen”. 

In addition to the ten new tracks, the mediabook contains a bonus CD featuring alternate versions of each song the band recorded with renowned guest musicians from Eluveitie, Nachtblut and Equilibrium among others. Looking at the final opus, it's not surprising why VARG took four years after the publication of Das Ende Aller Lügen (which hit number 17 on the German charts) to regather their forces, and today, Zeichen shows that Freki, Fenrier, Morkai and Garm consciously took their time to realign their inner compass and are not afraid of musical and intellectual freedom.

Singer Freki states: 

"In Norse mythology, the earth cleanses itself in fire and rises from the ashes - Zeichen is the rebirth of VARG. Based on our pagan metal roots, we have lyrically discarded all modern elements and simultaneously lifted vocals, melody and musical hardness to a whole new level. The path we walk on Zeichen is raw, pagan, authentic and completely dedicated to the Viking cult, runes and the old gods. Can you hear the murmuring? The runes have awakened!"

VARG are:

Freki - vocals, guitar

Fenrier - drums

Garm - rhythm guitar

Morkai - lead guitar

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BENIGHTED Shares Brand New Single to Benefit French Concert Venue

French deathgrind masters BENIGHTED have shared a brand new track and music video as part of a fundraiser campaign to benefit the Rock N'Eat concert venue in Lyon (FR). "Serve to Deserve" is now available for purchase on the band's special BandCamp page at THIS LOCATION. All proceeds will be donated to Rock N'Eat to help the venue keep their doors open during these times of financial turmoil. 

Vocalist Julien Truchan comments: "We are very proud to unleash this very special track that we recorded to support our dear friends from the Rock N'Eat venue in Lyon! The owners of the venue are brothers who are part of the underground scene for more than 20 years and they have put all of their guts in this great venue where so many amazing bands already played like Aborted, Suffocation, Entombed, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, and many others! Of course because of Covid 19, things are very difficult for them and we want to do everything we can to help them because they FUCKING DESERVE IT! So pls, my friends, we invite you to download this new brutal track and donate what you can to keep the underground alive !!! Thank you for this ! Love you all!"
 

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

The band's latest album, 'Obscene Repressed,' was released earlier this year and can be ordered HERE.

Line-up:
Julien Truchan: Vocals
Emmanuel Dalle: Guitars
Fabien Desgardins: Guitars
Pierre Arnoux: Bass
Kévin Paradis: Drums

Recording studio: Kohlekeller Studio (Seeheim-Jugenheim, Germany)
Producer/Mixing: Kristian Bonifer
Mastering: Tom Porcell

Guest musicians:
Sebastian Grihm (CYTOTOXIN) on 'The Starving Beast'
Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) on 'Implore The Negative'
Karsten Jäger (DISBELIEF) on 'Mom, I Love You The Wrong Way'

Cover art: Grindesign

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

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

DRACONIAN Unveils Third Single and Lyric Video for “The Sacrificial Flame” From Upcoming Album, Under A Godless Veil

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“Oh life, oh barren wasteland

A wandering callous dream

We are rising and transcending

these dreamless gods, never-ending“

Today, DRACONIAN, the sovereigns of beautiful melancholic Gothic Doom Metal and far-reaching lyrics, release the third single, “The Sacrificial Flame”, off their upcoming album, Under A Godless Veil, out October 30, 2020 via Napalm Records. 

The second epos on DRACONIAN’s new collection of hymns draws the listener deep into endless landscapes consisting of doomy guitars and heavy growls. The angelic voice of Singer Heike Langhans accompanies the opus like a nightingale flying through dark woods, haunting the last lines of shimmering light somewhere at the end of the horizon. Along with an artful conceptualized lyric video, “The Sacrificial Flame” guarantees a complete immersion into the band’s essence, making it hard to emerge from this vortex of emotions in the end as it’s quite more tempting to just stay there forever. 

Heike Langhans on “The Sacrificial Flame”: 

“This is definitely one of the heaviest songs on the album and reminds me of all the old-school riffs and moody atmospheres that got me into Doom Metal in the first place. A dark and confrontational anthem that stirs me inside and silently demands answers from all that is Archonic in this world. Also one of my favorite vocal performances by Anders on the album.”

A haunting doom spirit covers the world underneath a melancholic, Godless Veil.

Under a Godless Veil delivers a captivating mélange of dreary doom and contrasting vocals and is the second offering featuring stunning singer Heike Langhans. The first notes of the opener will immediately draw the listener into a void of interweaving beauty, coalescing with paralyzing depression that leaves nothing but the desire of total immersion in the whole record. Under a Godless Veil carries the legacy of gothic doom metal à la My Dying Bride into a new decade of the genre.

DRACONIAN states:

“To DRACONIAN, Under a Godless Veil is by far the most diverse album we have created. Inspired by some of the music closest to Johan’s heart; everything from traditional Doom to scaled-down, Gothic rock-inspired pieces and more. Some will perhaps describe the songs as more refined and meditative. Some ambient elements have been added to the mix without overshadowing the traditional characteristics that are DRACONIAN. 

Resonating with the compositions, Anders’s lyrical direction is ambiguous and a progression of the first two-three albums, yet more subtle while embracing the Gnostic philosophy more directly. One could say Under a Godless Veil is an act of contemplation; About living and dying and remembering who we are in a strange, abrasive world far from home.“

DRACONIAN is:

Anders Jacobsson - vocals

Heike Langhans - vocals

Johan Ericsson - guitar

Daniel Arvidsson - guitar

Jerry Torstensson - drums

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NEW SONG ALERT! Simon Collins "Universe Inside Me""

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OUT SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Frontiers Music Srl is set to release the new Simon Collins album, "Becoming Human", on September 4, 2020. Today, Simon releases the next single from the album entitled "The Universe," listen to it HERE: https://youtu.be/DPl1lRVBRuI 

Pre-order/save "Becoming Human" HERE: https://orcd.co/simoncollins

Watch the video for the title track HERE: https://youtu.be/u38qTp9McAM 

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MOLASSESS Reveals Second New Single, "Death Is"

Listen to the new single from psychedelic rock formation Molassess, "Death Is", taken from the forthcoming album "Through the Hollow". Release Date: October ...

Dutch psychedelic rock formation MOLASSESS (ft. members of The Devil's Blood) has shared "Death Is," the dark new single from their debut full-length, 'Through the Hollow.' The record, which is due on October 16, will be released via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label. "Death Is" can be found along with a visualizer from S. de Jager en Ioana Tomi

MOLASSESS comments: “Today, we lift the veil some more. This time accompanied by the visual magic of S. De Jager. A glimpse of what is to come. Hold up harden die!”

Featuring four musicians from THE DEVIL'S BLOOD, MOLASSESS was formed upon being commissioned for a performance during the 2019 edition of Roadburn Festival. Yet, MOLASSESS is not a continuation of a buried past, nor a celebration of a cherished collaborator, but a culmination of heartache, requisite resolution, a rediscovery of rage and the relighting of a fire that never really burned out.

'Through the Hollow" can be pre-ordered HERE.

MOLASSESS was beckoned to life as a commissioned performance for the 2019 edition of Roadburn Festival, five years after THE DEVIL’S BLOOD – a chaotic coterie of musical misfits lead by the efficacious guitarist Selim Lemouchi – ended their fever dance.

The invitation inspired new shoots of creativity to blossom where death had walked. THE DEVIL’S BLOOD’s supernal singer Farida Lemouchi formed new bonds with old cohorts Oeds Beydals, Job van de Zande, and Ron van Herpen (ASTROSONIQ), Bob Hogenelst (BIRTH OF JOY) and Matthijs Stronks (DONNERWETTER). Not a reunion, but a confirmation of deep binds and steadfast connections, much like the substance of their namesake – deep and all-consuming, and impossible to untangle.

Taking their name from the final song on Lemouchi’s solo EP ‘Earth Air Spirit Water’ – and tragically his last mortal offering before his death in 2014, the band is not a continuation of a buried past, nor a celebration of a cherished collaborator, but a culmination of heartache, requisite resolution, a rediscovery of rage and the relighting of a fire that never really burned out.

Recording the music of the Roadburn performance on a two-track single, MOLASSESS released ‘Mourning Haze / Drops Of Sunlight’ via Ván Records in 2019.  The circle was completed once more with the coming together of a tribe that had been torn apart but found their moment of re-connection: being together again, but also being something new.
 
Now, with the band’s first full length, MOLASSESS are setting out on a new path:
 
“Through The Hollow - She proudly carries forth seeds of the past, present and future and cuts loose entirely within the new sonic search of Molassess. An infinite search for personal and spiritual renewal, a remedy for reason and rationality. The state where earth and neither flow inseperable. The new light that follows the one great death.”

Genre: Psychedelic rock 

Line-up:

Oeds Beydals - guitar

Ron van Herpen - guitar

Job van de Zande- bass guitar

Bob Hogenelst- drums and percussion

Matthijs Stronks- keys

Farida Lemouchi- vocals

Recording studio: The Void Studio
 
Producer / sound engineer: Pieter G. Kloos & Molassess
 
Mixed and mastered: Pieter G. Kloos

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

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

SOJOURNER Releases Fourth Single And Lyric Video “The Apocalyptic Theater”

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New Album, Premonitions, OUT NOW!

Dark and violent shaded atmospheric black metal rises with “The Apocalyptic Theater”

The maestros of levitating bleakness, SOJOURNER, have revealed their fourth single, “The Apocalyptic Theater”, along with an official lyric video, cut from their latest dark full-length Premonitions.

Singer Emilio Crespo states: 

“These are actually the first lyrics I wrote for Premonitions. I definitely wanted to emphasize this subject that I feel strongly about; our actions in many different aspects of life are detrimental to the continued thriving as a species in our own home. Also, that while it’ll revitalize itself when we’re gone, there IS a point of no return for us and we could approach it quicker than we realize. We continue to act in such ways while believing that catastrophes and the like won’t happen to us or in our lifetime and we prove over and over that they do. Therefore, if we continue down this path we will eventually watch it all crumble with lifeless eyes.”

Rising somber soundscapes introduce their newest melodic black metal offering, quickly coalescing into a rousing cascade of riff driven blast beats, drawing the listener into SOJOURNER’s unmistakably sonic atmosphere. Emilio Crespo’s bloodcurdling growls harmonize with Chloe Bray’s clean vocals whilst underlining the tracks’ message with its critical, current reference. “The Apocalyptic Theater” reflects our way of life, leading to a point of no return!

Guitarist Mike Lamb adds: 

"The Apocalyptic Theater” was the first song we wrote for Premonitions, and it's definitely the most traditional SOJOURNER song on the album. It bridges the gap between the sound we've established on previous releases and the new territory we explored further elsewhere on Premonitions. It carries the spirit of the more fantasy-driven elements of our sound into what turned out to be a much darker album, both musically and lyrically, something that will always be core to Sojourner as a band regardless of what we explore musically album-to-album. We're proud to present “The Apocalyptic Theater” as the fourth and final single, and we hope you enjoy it!"

Premonitions rises like an upcoming vortex that leaves the violent, yet undeniably beautiful stylistic evolution of their sound in an exceptional fusion of folk and atmospheric black metal. 

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 also a milestone confirming the group’s unique approach towards the genre!

Order New Album Premonitions NOW!

SOJOURNER 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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SERUM 114 Releases New Single “Jeden Tag Jede Nacht” (engl. Every Day Every Night) |

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Im Zeichen der Zeit to be Released on September 18 

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Enter the Punk-Rock Circus with SERUM 114! 

Today, SERUM 114 releases their third single “Jeden Tag Jede Nacht” (engl. “every day every night”), along with an expressive music video, fresh off the upcoming album Im Zeichen der Zeit (engl. “signs of time”), to be released via Napalm Records on September 18, 2020.

The hard-hitting blend of punk, pop and modern rock will pierce straight into your eardrums: With an unmistakably catchy chorus and Esche’s remarkable vocals the German rock combo showcase that the mixture of modern rock and edgy punk simply flows through their veins. The accompanying audio-visual presents a different side of the bands artistic work and underlines their visual versality without losing their unique SERUM 114 trademark.

Following their chart-topping album Die Nacht Mein Freund (engl. “the night is my friend”)(GER #3), the new album Im Zeichen der Zeit includes 14 energetic tracks, careening towards a rock break-out. With the new offering, they double down on their musical power and present themselves stronger than ever before: lyrically, musically and stylistically!  

SERUM 114 on their new single “Jeden Tag Jede Nacht”:

““It seems kind of crazy how long one can carry a broken heart. “Jeden Tag Jede Nacht” touches upon a very personal note: Each of us knows it, each of us has experienced it once or will experience it in the future. No matter how long it’s been and no matter how much you want to stay strong - it tears you up inside and you can’t hide – no matter how much you are trying to hide. Losing a person who once meant “everything” to you is one of the most painful and difficult challenges - it remains a part of us forever. But you can find the inner power to try something new and to create great things. We personally celebrate the new single for its honesty and the authenticity it carries within."

The new album, Im Zeichen der Zeit, presents 14 energetic modern rock tracks: In an honest and authentic punk rock manner, "Freiheit" (engl. “freedom”) invites the listener to reflect on moments filled with happiness, to center themselves and find balance within, even if it’s just for a short amount of time. The mid-tempo anthem “Abgefucktes Leben” (engl. “fucked up life”) is driven by its unmistakably catchy chorus and dedicated to the simplicity of daily life. Esche’s rough vocals classify the band’s unique trademark, whilst pushing their songs, such as “Meine Band” (engl. “my band”), to a highly energetic level.

Despite wearing their punk rock attitude on their sleeves, SERUM 114 is also capable of slowing down: “Wir scheitern voran” (engl. “we fail”) is a powerful ballad of failure and unveils an unusually calm side of the band.

SERUM 114 will play an exclusive live gig on September 17 – one day before the official release of their new album – at Circus Probst in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. 400 guests will have the opportunity to experience previously unreleased tracks of the upcoming album and old familiar songs of SERUM 114. Tickets for the release concert are available HERE. 

SERUM 114 Line-Up:

Esche - vocals / guitar

Markus - bass

Nils - drums

Thorsten - guitar

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AVOID Premiere New Single "Song About James" + Enter Rotation at Sirius Octane

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New Studio EP 'The Burner' out Nov. 6th

Band Inks Sponsor Partnership with NASCAR Driver Joe Graf Jr.

Rising rock outfit AVOID are living up to their 'kick ass' ethos on the heels of a landmark week. Yesterday the band premiered their new single "Song About James" at SiriusXM OCTANE, where they have entered into rotation as an Accelerator Featured Artist. Today, AVOID has partnered with New Noise Magazine to unveil the music video for SAJ, which can be found right here. The unhinged and decidedly jocular video is the strongest offering to date from one of Seattle's most industrious new acts.

“Song About James” has already received strong coverage across Spotify and Apple playlisting, and is featured on the cover of Tidal’s Hybrid Theories playlist. Check it out HERE.”

In addition to "Song About James", AVOID are proud to announce that their new studio EP, titled 'The Burner', will see a November 6th release on Revival Recordings. For more details, keep an eye out on the band's website, https://www.avoidkicksass.org.

Speaking to New Noise Magazine about the new single + music video, lead vocalist Benny Scholl states,

“We’re so excited to share our video for 'Song About James'. This song has opened so many new doors for us. It’s really been a mind blowing experience. From being on the soundtrack of NASCAR HEAT 5, to debuting on Octane yesterday, and here unveiling the video on New Noise. We are thrilled to finally share this with our fans."

No strangers to the world of NASCAR and boasting two tracks off 'The Burner' being featured in the new videogame "NASCAR Heat 5", AVOID has partnered with NASCAR Racer and current driver on the Xfinity Series JOE GRAF JR. as a featured sponsor on his #08 car. For more details about Graf and the announcement, visit joegrafracing.com/news/

About AVOID

Exploding out of Seattle, WA, hotly-tipped hard rock five-piece AVOID have been rapidly making a name for themselves thanks to their electrifying live show and an unabashed experimental approach to music. The result is an alchemistic audio dose of heavy hedonism; the stamp of a young act unafraid to equally embrace both their innovation and individuality.

Forming in 2017, AVOID's debut full length 'Alone' (Revival Recordings) was released in 2018, garnering more than 1.5 million streams to date and strong Spotify playlisting support. The record debuted at #3 on Billboard's Heatseekers Pacific Chart.

AVOID is:

Benny Scholl - Vocals

Nick Olsen - Guitar

Luke Ryder - Guitar

Chris Echols - Bass

Paul Jaton - Drums

AVOID Online:

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Irish rock band The Midnight Preachers released their new single titled "Pusher Woman" to all digital outlets via The Label Group/INgrooves.

'Pusher Woman' Written by The Midnight Preachers Produced by John Henry Mixed & Mastered by Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal Video by www.instagram.com/TheDeadlyFeastAr...

"Pusher Woman" can be streamed/downloaded here:

https://ingroov.es/pusher-woman

"Pusher Woman" was written by Eoghan MacSheain & Emer McLaughlin, produced by John Henry and mixed/mastered by Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Sons Of Apollo, Asia, Guns N Roses).

Formed in the north-west of Ireland in late 2017, The Midnight Preachers blasted onto the Irish music scene with a distinctive hard rock sound. Avoiding the modern trappings of overexposure on social media, the band’s approach is to leave more to the imagination of the listener, and to make the music their priority. Featuring rich vocal harmonies, Fender Rhodes piano and classic rock style riffs, their first single "California" debuted at #2 on iTunes in Ireland, on New Years Day 2018.

Following an Irish tour which culminated in a headline show with legendary guitar player Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (solo artist / ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist), The Midnight Preachers returned to the studio, recording their upcoming debut EP Desert Hymns.

THE MIDNIGHT PREACHERS IS:

Eoghan MacSheain - Singer / Guitarist / Pianist & Producer

Taking influence from the wild on-stage presence of Rory Gallagher, Eoghan provides an energetic and ‘out there’ performance. As a guitar player, his hard rock sensibilities have led to him touring and performing with Bobby Kimball (Toto), Chris Slade (AC/DC), and signing endorsement deals with DiMarzio Electronics, Vigier Guitars, AMT Electronics and Breedlove Guitars.

Emer McLaughlin - Singer / Bassist

Emer’s voice has been compared to Stevie Nicks, Kim Carnes and Norah Jones, and her bass playing to that of Phil Lynott. With a blues infused alto range, she sings lead, as well as backing vocals, and co-writes all of the band’s material.

"Holding On" (Charity Single) - Mastered by Ron "Bumblefoot: Thal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=598NZvH21ng

"California" - Mastered by Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAaCIcHOilI

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KAMELOT Releases Live Video for “Under Grey Skies”, Featuring Charlotte Wessels (Delain)

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New Live Album and DVD / Blu Ray 

I Am The Empire - Live From The 013 Out Today 

Get Your Copy NOW!

Today, symphonic metal masters KAMELOT have finally released the bombastic live album, I Am The Empire - Live From The 013, demonstrating the band’s exceptional stage presence and quality straight to their most dedicated fans from all over the world. To celebrate this glorious event, the band around mastermind Thomas Youngblood presents the third video taken from the new live album - the stunning and very first performance of “Under Grey Skies”, featuring Charlotte Wessels (Delain), taken from the chart-breaking Haven album (2015). 

This emotional yet powerful ballad marks one of the many highlights of this magical night and promises to give you goosebumps. For the breathtaking duration of the track, the epic voices of frontman Tommy Karevik and Charlotte Wessels are carried by harmonic orchestration, unifying notes and lyrics as they enchant the audience.

KAMELOT’s Thomas Youngblood on “Under Grey Skies”:

"It was a true pleasure having Charlotte join us for this historic night, this was the first time we had ever played "Under Grey Skies" and it turned out to be a real gem!!"

Charlotte Wessels (Delain) adds:

"It was an absolute delight performing “Under Grey Skies” with KAMELOT live in 013 during their special night. It felt like a big family gathering. Thank you for including me. I am sure that this DVD will be a wonderful memento for Kamfans worldwide!" 

An electrifying concert experience featuring stunning production, 

very special guests and exclusive extras!

The majestic live album/DVD/BluRay, recorded at the legendary 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands, consists of twenty-one songs that will tug on your heartstrings, make you want to bang your head and give you a taste of KAMELOT’s grandness live on stage with more than 100 minutes of live music and multiple exclusive extras, including backstage interviews of all guests, bandmembers and fans. 

September 14, 2018 marked one of the highlights of KAMELOT’s very successful career. The band around mastermind Thomas Youngblood, known for its high-class collaborations, invited the creme de la creme of the symphonic metal scene to celebrate that evening in Tilburg. Featured guest musicians like Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Charlotte Wessels (Delain), Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) and Lauren Hart (Once Human) – just to name a few – made this evening in Tilburg an unforgettable night to remember for every fan and musician in attendance. 

This concert setlist features KAMELOT in prime shape – with a hand-picked mixture of KAMELOT classics and live premieres, rounded off by stunning production and mixed and mastered by Sascha Paeth (Avantasia, Epica and more)!

KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood on I Am The Empire - Live From The 013:

 “We are pleased beyond words to present our new live album/DVD/BluRay I Am The Empire - Live From The 013. After multiple SOLD OUT events in The Netherlands, it was only fitting to film this event at Tilburg's famed 013 venue. The icing on the cake was having all the special guests attend this historic night, it was truly divine. “

Watch the trailer HERE:

Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz says:

“It was a magical evening that night. It was so much fun to play such a nice long set with a packed house of fans who knew every word to every song alongside my Kam fam and girlfriends!” 

Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd comments:

”It was an historical moment for me to take part in this KAMELOT live-DVD recording. Let’s not forget that it was with KAMELOT I began my touring life, and we toured a lot. I am so happy to finally be able to perpetuate the era of hard work and friendship with such great quality. A huge thanks to the entire KAMELOT family for embracing my presence on this very special evening."

Once Human’s Lauren Hart says:

“What a MASTERPIECE!! It was a huge honor to share the stage with so many legends and witness this beautiful piece of KAMELOT history!”

KAMELOT are:

Thomas Youngblood - guitars

Tommy Karevik - vocals

Oliver Palotai - keyboards

Sean Tibbetts - bass

Alex Landenburg - drums

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TYLER BRYANT & THE SHAKEDOWN TO RELEASE PRESSURE ON OCTOBER 16 RELEASE VIA SNAKEFARM RECORDS WORLDWIDE

Pre-order our new album 'PRESSURE' now! Released 16th October: https://TBSD.lnk.to/Pressure Music video by Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown performing Crazy Days...

THE ALBUM'S 13 FRESH TRACKS WERE RECORDED IN LOCKDOWN MODE

BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR LEAD SINGLE "CRAZY DAYS" 

For Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, the best way to engage with a world tipped into turmoil was to create new music. It's easier said than done in socially distanced times. But for these Nashville-based musicians, the challenge was there to be grasped.

The group will release its new full length Pressure on October 16 via Snakefarm Records worldwide. 

Pressure is available to pre-order here. Pre-save the album to your digital streaming platform of choice here.

The song is the first track to emerge. It was written and recorded at the start of lockdown. It's an instinctive howl at the moon — upbeat, hopeful, talking of the times. 

"I was imagining nights out with my friends, packed concerts, and so many other things that felt beyond reach," reflects vocalist/guitarist Tyler Bryant. "Music has always allowed us to travel to a different place, and this song made us feel good right away. I truly hope it makes others feel the same."

"Crazy Days" needed to be shared, and it wasn't long before the quarantine clip (featuring Bryant and his wife Rebecca Lovell, one-half of roots rock duo Larkin Poe) was causing an online stir. 

But why stop there? 

With a house full of gear, plus the support of producer Roger Alan Nichols, a longstanding friend, maybe an EP could be crafted. Four new tracks, possibly even six? 

But why stop there? 

Like every act, The Shakedown's live schedule was now sitting on the shelf. So here was a chance to focus on the 30-to-40 new songs they had in their locker and turn the EP into something greater.

The result is Pressure, which is their fourth studio album. It features 13 new numbers, including a re-recorded version of "Crazy Days," plus guest appearances from Lovell on three tracks, along with Blackberry Smoke's Charlie Starr on "Holdin' My Breath."

Pressure is a record with a clear theme and a never-say-die spirit.

The band says, "We were backed into a corner with the world shutting down and knew our only response was to turn up loud in a basement and make something. Everyone feels pressure in their life at certain points, it's often difficult to know how to cope, and this was our way of dealing with things. There were countless limitations to making this album in lockdown. But these limitations ultimately fueled us creatively. We had no rules, and the road blocks we encountered forced us to find other ways to the destination we were hell bent on reaching."

TBSD finishes, "Our goal with this album was to empower ourselves to push back against the pressures we were feeling until something beautiful happened. We hope it inspires others to do the same. Now is the time for us to send the needle into the red."

With bassist Noah Denney having recently left the ranks on friendly terms, it was down to Bryant, drummer Caleb Crosby, and guitarist Graham Whitford to cast obstacles aside, reach for the bass when required (since Bryant handles most of these parts) and focus in on their collective mission, with new compositions ("Hitchhiker," "Coastin'") coming to life in the process. 

This wasn’t a quest for technical perfection, this was all about bottling the moment, tapping into emotion, and allowing the full range of the material to shine through, from full-tilt rockers to rootsier, more atmospheric moments.

It's career-best work forged in turbulent times.

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