Anti-Flag Announce Fall 2021 Tour Plans + Record Store Day Release Details
BAND TO RELEASE 20/20 DIVISION ON VINYL FOR RECORD STORE DAY ON JUNE 12
Anti-Flag have announced their return to the road and their Fall 2021 headline North American tour dates.
The first leg will kick off on September 14 in Grand Rapids, MI and run through October 14 in Vancouver. Support will come from Dog Party, Grumpster, and Oxymorrons. The second leg features Bad Cop/Bad Cop and Doll Skin. It kicks off on November 2 in Buffalo and runs through November 20 with the ANTIfest show in their native Pittsburgh. All dates are below. Tickets are available here.
"The last time Anti-Flag embarked on a North American tour, it lasted two days before COVID-19 brought it to an end," the band recalls. "After more than a year of challenges, hardships, and misfortune for many the world over, we are pleased to announce that we are hitting the road again. In the grand scheme of current events, this announcement is small but we also take it as an optimistic sign that life is slowly inching out of the pandemic and that gives us a cause to celebrate."
The band continues. "These shows will be a celebration of the fact that we have all come through a very hard time and pay respects to those lost over the past year. They will also be a gathering place for all who believe in and support equality, human rights, and those who stand against authoritarianism and fascism. In the wake of the past year, these issues are front and center, which makes our desire to connect with friends, allies, and accomplices even greater. There is power in connectivity and knowing that you are not alone. We want everyone who believes that Black Lives Matter, that neo-fascism has no place in this society, that LGBTQ+ people are free to be who they are, that war and war profiteering is morally reprehensible, and that capitalism is fucked, to walk away from these shows feeling re-energized for the struggles ahead and to know that they are, indeed, not alone and to keep up the good fight."
ANTI-FLAG ON TOUR LEG 1:
WITH DOG PARTY, GRUMPSTER, + OXYMORRONS:
9/14 — Grand Rapids, MI — Pyramid Scheme
9/15 — Cleveland, OH — Grog Shop
9/17 — Chicago, IL — Riot Fest — SOLD OUT!
9/18 — St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
9/19 — St. Paul, MN — Amsterdam Bar and Hall
9/21 — Denver, CO — Gothic Theatre* w/ TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET
9/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Complex
9/23 — Phoenix, AZ — The Rebel Lounge
9/24 — Las Vegas, NV — Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival
9/26 — Orlando, FL — Rebel Rock Festival
9/29 — Dallas, TX — The Loft
9/30 — Austin, TX — Come and Take it Live
10/1 — El Paso, TX — Lowbrow Palace
10/2 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
10/4 — San Diego, CA — Casbah
10/5 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room
10/7 — Los Angeles, CA — Lodge Room —w/o Oxymorrons
10/8 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone
10/9 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival
10/10 — Santa Cruz, CA — The Atrium @ The Catalyst
10/12 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
10/13 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/14 —Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
ANTI-FLAG ON TOUR LEG 2:
WITH BAD COP/BAD COP + DOLL SKIN
11/2 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room
11/3 — Toronto, ON — Velvet Underground
11/4 — Ottawa, ON — Club SAW
11/5 — Montreal, QC — Corona Theatre
11/6 — Burlington, VT — Higher Ground
11/7 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
11/9 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
11/10 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents
11/11 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
11/12 — Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry @ The Fillmore
11/13 — Washington, DC — Black Cat
11/14 — Carrboro, NC — Cat's Cradle
11/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade — Purgatory
11/17 — Nashville, TN — Exit / In
11/18 — Chicago, IL — Reggies
11/19 — Columbus, OH — A&R Bar
11/20 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre — ANTIfest*
* With Suicide Machines, Punchline, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Doll Skin, Swiss Army
In other Anti-Flag news, the band will release the 20/20 Division LP in record stores starting June 12 as part of RSD Drops. Find participating record stores here.
Originally released as a deluxe, digital-only version of 20/20 Vision, this marks the first time the record will be available on vinyl. 20/20 Division features five new songs and 1,500 copies are being pressed on translucent red vinyl.
Additionally, Anti-Flag will release a video for "Born to Run" this Friday, June 11. It will be viewable here.
ANTI-FLAG ONLINE:
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https://www.instagram.com/antiflag/?hl=en
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NONPOINT Releases Official Music Video for Single "RUTHLESS" TODAY
In less than a month Nonpoint has broken every record in it’s charting history. Now on June 7th they are poised to do it again with the release of their most brutal music video ever. The highly anticipated official music video for "RUTHLESS" premieres on YouTube today at 3pm Eastern.
The team at 361 Degrees Records mentions that, “When Elias presented the concept to the label it was so brutal we honestly weren’t sure if it would even get played. Now that it’s done we realize it’s exactly the video they needed to do and the definition of RUTHLESS.”
The band has never done a video like this before, but says it was like being on a movie set with Director Francesca Ludikar at the helm leading moment after bloody moment of this fast paced, heart pounding roller coaster of a video. “We’re aiming for the temple, swinging for the fences and making heads rock in this one. Only one of us will be left standing in the end.” says the band.
The concept was written by singer Elias Soriano and even he warns viewers, “This is what happens when you take an infectious riff, athememic lyrics, an aluminum baseball bat, some duct tape, and a grudge, put it in a blender and serve it cold blooded.”
NONPOINT released the title track, "Ruthless,"off of their upcoming EP to all digital outlets in May through the band's very own label 361 Degrees Records LLC and was this year's featured track on AEW's "Blood And Guts" on TNT.
"Ruthless" is currently at #28 on BDS/Billboard, #30 on MediaBase and has a total of 600k+ streams in it's first month out.
"Ruthless" can be streamed/downloaded at Nonpoint.com
Nonpoint will be appearing at the following festivals:
July 15, 2021 Cadott Rock Fest Cadott, WI
July 17, 2021 Upheaval Festival Grand Rapids, MI
September 9-12, 2021 Blue Ridge Rock Festival Danville, VA
September 25, 2021 Rebel Rock Orlando, FL
January 22-27, 2022 ShipRocked
Commitment to forward motion ensures longevity. After 20-plus years, ten full-length releases, countless sold out shows, and over one million albums sold worldwide, Nonpoint endure through sustaining an unbreakable bond among themselves and to a diehard fan base all over the globe.
Masters of, and pioneers in the nu-metal/rap-rock world, Nonpoint has quietly been the biggest and best kept secret of the rock/metal genre. Their songs and renowned performances have had musicians from all corners of the genre and music industry members standing side stage to revel in the audiences they transform.
The band's songs "Bullet with a Name," "Alive and Kicking," "In the Air Tonight," "Circles," "Your Signs," "Everybody Down" and many others have been featured in trailers, hit movies, television, iconic video games, as well as broadcasts from NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WWF.
Nonpoint has toured with major acts like Disturbed, Papa Roach, Mudvayne, and Sevendust to name a few. They have also been featured on the main stages and support stages of iconic festivals like Soundwave, Rock AM Park, Rock AM Ring, Ozzfest US and Donington, Rock on the Range, Welcome to Rockville and many more.
Today, Nonpoint continues to ignite streaming platforms, news feeds, social media platforms, and festival stages, and 2021 is shaping up to take them from rock's best kept secret to a household name.
The band launched their independent record label 361 Degrees Records LLC in January of this year. They filmed the process of starting the label and making new music in a Docu-Series
titled “A Path To Independence” that can be seen on the band's YouTube and official website.
Nonpoint is:
Elias Soriano (Lead Vocals)
Robb Rivera (Drums)
Rasheed Thomas (Guitar /Backing Vocals)
Adam Woloszyn (Bass)
Jason Zeilstra (Lead Guitar)
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https://361degreesrecords.com/
London Trio Urne Drop "The Palace of Devils & Wolves" Video
DEBUT ALBUM SERPENT & SPIRIT OUT JUNE 25
London metal trio URNE will release their debut album Serpent & Spirit on June 25 via Candlelight Records.
The band just shared the video for "The Palace of Devils & Wolves."
Bassist/vocalist Joe Nally comments, "When it came to writing 'The Palace of Devils & Wolves,' we wanted to write a straightforward heavy metal song compared to some of the longer pieces on Serpent & Spirit. Inspired by late '70s-Judas Priest and Megadeth Countdown to Extinction with our own spin, I believe we wrote a song that will have people headbanging at shows and festivals all over."
As for the video, Nally says, "The video was shot by Gav Thane and edited by our very own Angus Neyra. We took huge inspiration from the classic '90s metal videos; if there was a new Drilling the Vein video compilation coming out now, we would want this video on there. We wanted the grittiness of 'Davidian' (Machine Head) mixed with the energy of 'Slave New World' (Sepultura) but again, with our own spin."
During the writing process for Serpent & Spirit, Nally found an old demo of the first few minutes of the track and instantly knew it had to be finished. "Desolate Heart" subsequently became the first single released from the album.
There is no single way that Urne describe their sound. It all comes back to one thing: heavy. There are shades of Metallica, Mastodon, and Alice In Chains in the mix — hopping between sludge, tech-metal, doom, hardcore, and anything else with a weighty heart.
Formed by ex-Hang The Bastard bassist Joe Nally and guitarist Angus Neyraafter their former band called it quits, the pair already had a reputation for big, heavy riffs. Getting drummer Richard Harris on board in 2018, they gilded their new outfit with debut EP The Mountain of Gold, which immediately marked Urne out as a formidable new metallic force.
They return with debut album Serpent & Spirit. Heavier, wider, and with an even higher ratio of killer riffs than the EP, it also comes with a weighty concept based around the central character's struggle as he's pulled between good and evil, darkness, and light.
"I had a bit of a bad patch for a few months," explains Nally, revealing the inspiration for the album's lyrics. "I'm absolutely fine now, but I drew on those two months where I just wasn't feeling great. I took that and wrote a story based about that. The actual track listing is done like that film Memento, where it's all in a different order. Maybe one day someone will listen to the lyrics and work out which order the story goes in."
He continues, "The album is called Serpent & Spirit. The spirit is the human experience and the serpent is the evil that tricks your mind. It's about getting pulled apart and trying to find yourself within all of that. So it's almost good and evil, and throughout the album it's about a person getting pulled from the light to the dark."
Due to COVID, the final parts of the album were written over Skype, before being recorded by Chris Fielding (Conan, Electric Wizard, Primordial) at Foel Studios in deepest Wales during lockdown. It was then sent to acclaimed producer Jens Bogren who handled the mastering of Serpent & Spirit.
Melodic Death Metal Artist PLAGUESTORM Unleashes Brand New Music Video! "Purifying Fire" Out Now on Noble Demon!
"Strong melo death with a nineties vibes - highly recommended for fans of At The Gates and Hypocrisy!"
Rock Hard, DE (8/10)
"Aggressiveness paired with emotional demand - Plaguestorm offers high quality and very melodic death metal!"
Metal-heads.de (8/10)
"Such an accomplished heavy slab of melodic death metal!"
The Coroner's Report, NZ (9/10)
Today, Argentinian melodic death metal solo artist PLAGUESTORM unleashes his blistering sophomore full length record via Noble Demon. Founded by Sebastián Pastor in early 2014, on "Purifying Fire" PLAGUESTORM continues to spread his blend of sweeping melodies, heavy, dark and melancholic arrangements, while mixing the old and new Scandinavian sound of Death Metal, as if it were based on a Swedish manufacturing standard.
Following Sebastián Pastor’s critically acclaimed releases "Mother of Plagues" (2019) and "Everything's Gone Wrong" (2015), PLAGUESTORM's brand new album offers "lot's of fury and anger but also melancholy and sadness" as Sebastián Pastor states. "The songwriting process started in early 2020. I recorded, mixed and mastered it entirely in my home studio. Regarding the lyrics, I think that this time, I have written some personal things that many people might relate to in these pandemic times."
In support of his new studio album, PLAGUESTORM just shared a video clip for the furious track "Close To Nowhere".
Watch the video here
"Purifying Fire“ is out NOW on Noble Demon and will please fans of acts alike Soilwork, At The Gates, In Flames and Dark Tranquillity. Get the album HERE
PLAGUESTORM is:
Sebastián Pastor
Guitars/Bass/Drum Programming
Music/Lyrics/Mix/Mastering
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The Nomadic Release New Single “Under A Georgia Sky" + Official Music Video
The Nomadic released a new single titled “Under A Georgia Sky”
“Under A Georgia Sky”can be streamed/downloaded at
https://song.link/us/i/1562980398
Follow Rob @thenomadicband
Follow The Nomadic on Spotify
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The Official Music Video for "Under A Georgia Sky"
"Under a Georgia Sky is a song that pays tribute to the various amazing people we meet in our lives, who come into our orbits to teach us things about ourselves and help us grow. It is a song that tries to capture and evoke the reminiscence and nostalgia of a beautiful relationship and/ or friendship, that may not work out at the time, for various reasons, but with the passing of time can be rekindled and rebuilt Under a Georgia Sky" says lead singer-songwriter Rob Gaylard.
Australian guitarist and singer/songwriter Robert Gaylard brings a unique perspective and vision when it comes to creating music. His inspiration and passion for starting The Nomadic began early on as a child after traveling to many countries like Myanmar (formerly Burma), Singapore and the Solomon Islands. His “nomadic” lifestyle continued on into his adulthood when he began to work for the United Nations in various countries such as: Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Israel and Palestine. His travels eventually brought him to New York in September of 2012 and motivated him to pursue his songwriting by establishing an indie rock band.
In the year 2019, Rob took a one year leave of absence from the UN to follow his musical passion and focus specifically on songwriting and live performance. The Nomadic released its debut single “Drifting” in September of 2019, "Waiting" was released in April of 2020 and "Beyond Blue" and "Manhattan View" in June. Further singles followed with “Walk the Streets” in October 2020, “Jeannie” in January 2021, and “Skaterpark” in March 2021.
The full album Beyond Blue will be released on 3 September 2021. Influenced by artists like Oasis, Radiohead, The Verve, Bruce Springsteen, Phosphorescent, The War on Drugs, Arizona and The 1975, The Nomadic produces a sound genre like no other as alternative rock meets blues with hints of Americana and pop.
Having been originally influenced by numerous cultures and ways of life, The Nomadic promotes and advocates for issues of social action and innovation, human rights, support for minorities, as well as doing the next right thing, including the idea that it is never too late, including for people to follow their dreams and passions. These values are inspired by Rob’s Nomadic life, his UN experience, and his current role as Head of the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Underfunded Emergencies Window (UFE), where he oversees the allocation of humanitarian funding to global crises, including protracted conflict and natural disasters.
The Nomadic - Manhattan View - Official Video: https://youtu.be/kn1xnqTeGPY
The Nomadic - Beyond Blue - Official Video:https://youtu.be/vBFALjHTdgg
The Nomadic - Waiting - Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxKwSEBXgxM
The Nomadic - Drifting - Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YoUlC4Wyk
The Nomadic- Skaterpark – Official Picture Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj-vDFfnbIg
The Nomadic – Jeannie- Official Picture Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DLw_0_Pp10
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Anew Addiction feat. Dex Digga (3 Years Hollow) Release Debut Single "Disaster" + Official Visualizer Video
"Disaster" can be purchased/streamed at
Anew Addiction feat. Dex Digga (3 Years Hollow) released their debut single "Disaster" to all major platforms today!
The Official Visualizer Video can be seen here below.
“Sometimes we hold onto things in life because it’s too hard to let go. In the end we are promised change, but all in all it stays the same" says Dex Digga.
From something familiar comes something entirely new. Anew Addiction is a new, rhythm forward, active rock band based in Davenport, IA. The man driving it? Dex Digga from 3 Years Hollow.
You remember 3 Years Hollow. The band that jumped onto the scene as part of the Rockstar Uproar tour in 2012 and again in 2014 and saw their debut single,"Remember" hit the charts on national radio.
Anew Addiction is a new project for Dex. “Addiction comes in many different forms. Having an addictive personality, I have struggled with addiction in different ways throughout my life. But I found a way out, something positive that gave me the euphoric feeling I needed, something I could always turn to and it never let me down. The music became my fix and with that I created Anew Addiction."
The debut track, “Disaster”, drops June 4, 2021. The song features Morgan Rose on drums and Justin Taylor on vocals and guitar. Disaster kicks in right away with the rhythm forward sound that will become synonymous with Anew Addiction.
Anew Addiction is focusing on creating new music and putting it out there. The members of the band appearing in the studio and in the live sense may change. It gives Dex an opportunity to work with different artists to create something fun and unique.
Band Members Appearing on "Disaster"
Dex Digga – Bass/Backing Vocals
Morgan Rose – Drums
Justin Taylor – Lead Vocals/Guitars
Detroit Hard Rock/Metal Band WITHOUT END Releases New Single "SAVE YOU" + Official Music Video
"SAVE YOU" can be streamed/bought at
Hard Rock/Metal band WITHOUT END released their new single "Save You" to all major platforms today. The single was produced by Nick Reitman.
The video was shot by Tevin Colon of Tevin Colon Visuals and can be seen below.
“We chose Save You as the first single to be released because this song holds a special place with us and our past and we wanted to touch on the subject of depression because we feel it affects so many people around us on a day-to-day basis… and most of the time the struggle is internalized rather than reaching out for help” says the band's vocalist Alex Osip.
Arising from the city of Detroit, hard rock/metal quartet Without End erupted onto the scene captivating audiences with their high-energy performances, melodic riffs and shredding solos. Without End released their debut EP Revenge For The Fallen on Feb 1st, 2015. The EP was recorded at Metro 37 Recording Studio in Rochester Hills and mixed and mastered by Kevin Sharpe. "Cryout", the bands' first single garnered the band a lot of early attention. On July 16th, 2016 Without End released their second EP entitled Creature Of Habit, which produced the bands second single "Creature of Habit" which again garnered them some early attention around Michigan. The record was produced, mixed and mastered by Nick Reitman at Giza Studios in Chesterfield, MI. The band supported their second effort with shows alongside Trapt, Saliva, and Famous Last Words.
After a 2 year hiatus, on October 9th, 2020 the band released a music video for 2016 single "Creature Of Habit", which featured the bands new look and line up. The band has announced plans to tour in the near future and that they are working on new music set to come out sometime in 2021. The band currently consists of Alex Osip (vocals/guitar), Chris Silence (Sallans) (vocals/guitar), Steven Schuler (vocals/bass), and Stevie Bertetto (drums).
NIGHT CROWNED Shares Brand New Video Clip for "Fjättrad"! "Hädanfärd" to be Released July 9th on Noble Demon
Consisting of former and current members of legendary acts such as Dark Funeral, Nightrage and Cipher System and with a musical vision as clear as it is haunting and disturbing, July 9th will see the release of "Hädanfärd", the sophomore full length record by NIGHT CROWNED. With an intoxicating blend of uncompromising blackened death metal, symphonic arrangements and bleak & mesmerizing soundscapes, "Hädanfärd" is exactly what you would expect to get from these Swedish extreme metal veterans. After the release of the well received first single "Nattkrönt",today the four-piece unleashed a brand new video clip for the track "Fjättrad".
"Life is fragile and can be easily taken away even in an instant. And yet life can be a torment that shackles and refuses to let go." NIGHT CROWNED states.
Watch the video here
Thematically inspired by a story by singer K. Romlin, which deals with encounters with death, and initially planned as a double album (in English, as well as in Swedish), "Hädanfärd" will be coming out in Swedish language only, in order to release the band's most authentic, as well as honest, work to date.
Hädanfärd drops July 9th via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order HERE
Limited merch bundles with the cover art shirt in various sizes together with either the new digipak of Hädanfärd or black vinyl, orange or ghost silver marble color, are available HERE
NIGHT CROWNED are:
K. Romlin – Vocals
J. Jaloma – Drums
J. Eskilsson – Lead Guitar
H. Liljesand – Bass, Guitar, Keys
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MELANCHOLIA: Sign to Brutal Panda Records; Release "Static Church" EP
Static Church out now on CS/Digital
“Silence in the Static Church” Visualizer
Brutal Panda Records are proud to announce the signing of Bellingham WA’s blackened/death/sludge duo Melancholia. True to its name, Melancholia explores dread and anguish in all of its malformed glory. Unified by bleak lyrical themes, suffocating atmosphere, dissonance and striking visual art, ∫ exist to push the boundaries of extreme music.
Formed in 2018, the duo has already released three EPs that have made waves through the underground. Static Church, their most ambitious release to date, is a meditation into the void of sonic darkness and esoteric philosophy… an immense journey through life, death, and what lies beyond.
Static Church is being released on limited edition cassette via Brutal Panda on June 25th and is available for pre-order HERE.
Additionally, the album is available today on all streaming services and can be heard in its entirety at this LOCATION.
A visualizer for the track “Silence in the Static Church”
Melancholia are currently working on their debut full-length which will tentatively be released in 2022 via Brutal Panda. Stay tuned for more information.
Melancholia is:
Gage Lindsay - guitar/vocals/visuals
Noah Burns - drums
THE FIVE HUNDRED Share New Single and Video ‘Our Demise’
British metalcore 5-piece The Five Hundred have released their new single 'Our Demise' along with a music video. It's the third single taken from the new studioalbum 'A World On Fire' coming July 30th, 2021 via Long Branch Records.
Stream 'Our Demise' here https://smarturl.it/aworldonfire
The Five Hundred about the new single 'Our Demise':
"I remember reading a paper about how people can pass away simply because they've given up. Life has beaten them and they feel defeat is inescapable. It was a study by researchers about the “clinical markers” for 'give-up-itis', a crude term used to describe what is known medically as psychogenic death. It usually follows a trauma from which a person thinks there is no escape, making death seem like the only rational outcome. If not arrested, death usually occurs three weeks after the first stage of withdrawal. The researcher quoted: "Psychogenic death is real. It isn't suicide, it isn't linked to depression, but the act of giving up on life and dying usually within days, is a very real condition often linked to severe trauma.
It’s a subject matter that triggers thoughts, perhaps analogously, that we are experiencing a societal or ecological version of this. We have given up on ourselves, and we have just accepted that this is the only, inevitable conclusion, to fade away, wide-eyed and hopeless.
As a society we swing from the opposite ends of the pendulum, of environmental activism, which society bizarrely labels as ‘extremism” to the flaccid apathy of “middle-of-the-road Joe Public”, who questions whether any of this is even real. We don’t need two polar opposites to war with each other, we need the middle ground to get the fuck in the water and learn to swim. We haven’t decided if this song is about fighting on or giving up… I guess we’ll let the listener decide…"
PRE-ORDER ‘A World On Fire’ HERE
Aggressive yet euphoric, empowering yet simultaneously enslaving, The Five Hundred are renowned for overcoming adversities and laying siege to every stage they play. Their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Bleed Red’ told the story of a band struggling with Tourette’s, OCD, and drug addiction. It's now the band’s time to share with the world how they’ve battled through their vices and come out on top. After successful tours up and down the country, Eastern Europe / Russia and an appearance at the iconic Download festival in 2019, the quintet are back and angrier than ever with their follow up album.
THE FIVE HUNDRED Online:
https://www.facebook.com/wearethefivehundred
SOJOURNER Releases Vocal Singthrough Video for New Song “Relics Of The Natural Realm”
Strictly Limited Special LP, Perennial, Featuring New Members, OUT NOW!
Melancholic black metal symbiosis SOJOURNER paves the way for another undeniably impressive next chapter with their outstanding new offering, the special LP, Perennial, to be released digitally and as a strictly limited ivory vinyl edition today!
With two songs in total, it features new vocalist Lucia Amelia Emmanueli for the first time. Like no other, SOJOURNER captivates the listener by combining harsh black metal influences and instrumental folk interludes with atmospheric soundscapes, while painting a picture of unexplored nature alongside an endless journey towards the horizon.
Songwriter and musician Mike Lamb says:
"When I approached the songwriting for this mini EP I wanted to do something special that encompassed both where we began and where we are today, because while we've grown and changed over the last 6 years we still have the same passion and vision for the band that brought us together initially. I approached both the songwriting and recording for this EP in the same way that I did on Empires of Ash and The Shadowed Road, even down to recording all of the instruments back in New Zealand again for the first time since we began, in the same room where I wrote 'Heritage of the Natural Realm' in 2015.
It also seemed like a fitting time to do something that sat somewhere between a reinterpretation of 'Heritage...' and a sequel of sorts for the second EP track, 'Relics of the Natural Realm', bringing our 2015 beginnings full circle back to where we are now and the band that we've evolved into in 2021. This is reflected in the cover art, again by our good friend Jordan Grimmer who did the original Empires of Ash cover, showing the meeting of SOJOURNER both past and present. We couldn't be happier with our incredibly talented new members, both of who turned in absolutely beautiful vocal performances, and we're so excited about the bright future ahead for the band."
Get caught by this unique sonic beauty and order Perennial HERE:
Perennial comes along with the stunning hymn “Relics of the Natural Realm”, a sequel to the band’s very first song, "Heritage of the Natural Realm", capturing the identity of wilderness transferred into beautiful melodies and enchanting vocals.
Throughout their meaningful lyricism, erupting with Emilio Crespo’s intense growls while being carried on via the ethereal vocals of new vocalist Lucia Amelia Emmanueli, SOJOURNER reaches the innermost soul, leaving a long-lasting impact. With the color of their own and unique musical identity, and every note of this exceptional progression created by songwriting genius Mike Lamb, the six-piece is ready to write another chapter in their marvelous book of atmospheric black metal tales.
Emilio Crespo states:
“‘Relics of the Natural Realm’ is symbolic as a sort of epilogue to ‘Heritage of the Natural Realm’. With the latter being our first song ever and the beginning for us, this new sequel marks a new beginning for the band. One that we are super excited for!”
Perennial will be available in the following formats:
-1 LP Ivory Vinyl (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)
-Digital Single
SOJOURNER is:
Emilio Crespo - Vocals
Lucia Amelia Emmanueli - Vocals
Mike Lamb - Guitars, Piano, Synth/Keyboards
Tom O'Dell - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Riccardo Floridia - Drums
Scotty Lodge - Bass
Scotland-based Irish vocalist Lori Sky shines bright on Bilbosa's 'Neon' single
Full 'Ayla' EP out June 18
"Impeccable in every way – delivery, composition, emotion, depth and production... a creation of international forces between this Celtic daughter and these Italian sound maestros... It’s quite a pleasure to hear the voice of Lori Sky fill the cavernous hole that was left behind with Delores O’Riordan’s passing" ~ Big Takeover Magazine
"One whopper great track... this is huge and it’s remarkable" ~ Ampify Music Magazine
"Gorgeous music, poignant sentiment…a very potent combination... music that is gorgeous to behold" ~ Dancing About Architecture
After a hiatus of several years, Irish singer-songwriter Lori Sky is back with a new collaboration with Italy-based Indie outfit Bilbosa. Their vibrant single 'Neon' is wonderfully rhythmic and mesmerizing, her vocals weaving in and out of one's heart zone, not surprising since writing these lyrics helped her work through the grief of losing her mother.
"I saw the 'Neon' music as a bright light, like the love that a close relationship brings into your life. So I ended up writing this song to celebrate my Mum, who I had just lost. The music helped me to express what I was learning about grief, that when you allow yourself to feel the pain of loss you are more able to appreciate and understand the love," says Lori Sky.
This is the first taste of Bilbosa's 'Ayla' EP, a four-track offering slated for release in mid-June via Italy's powerhouse indie label Seahorse Recordings.
Formerly known as Lorraine McCauley, the Scotland-based Donegal native offers a powerful new voice and perspective on the arts scene, making music for the soul and senses. Performing since the age of four, she formed her first band while living in Japan. After her 2010 debut solo EP 'Haunt Me', she formed Lorraine McCauley & The Borderlands, debuted with the `Light in the Darkest Corners’ LP in 2012, tipped as the next Scottish contemporary folk breakthrough. After pursuing her master's degree, 2014 began her artist residency with La Banda di Piazza Caricamento in Genoa, where she met and collaborated with Bilbosa's David Carroll, sowing the seeds for this new single.
The accompanying video, produced by Plurale Video and written and directed by Stefano Pulcini, was co-directed by Simone Putzu and stars Karin Maltempo and Andrea Bagossi. it explores the strange times we are living in, the desire to be with the ones we love but the need to isolate has left us living in our imaginations. Trying to make those connections with the people we love in our mind or in our hearts instead of in person. Be it though losing them or though distance we are all longing for those close relationships and appreciating them more than ever before. The video is our interpretation of that precise moment in which you realize the importance of those emotions that you used to feel with those people who are now gone.
Hailing from Genoa in northern Italy, Bilbosa are David Carroll (guitar), Stefano Pulcini (guitar and synth), Daniele Ferrari (bass and synth) and Gabriele Gennaro (drums). Formed in 2016 from the ashes of their former band Chaos Del Signor Gaza, the remaining four musicians spent much energy collaborating, jamming and trying to understand what musical route to take. Finally, they desperated decided to lock themselves in a recording studio in 2018, resulting in the recording of their first official album, 'Diamond Dust', which they released in December 2020.
"Covid forced us to become more creative in how we collaborate with others. As a band, we wrote the music and then sent it to Lori Sky, an Irish singer-songwriter. Lori listened to the track and wrote lyrics to the song, which are very personal to her and yet, there are very universal themes here about love, loss and grief," says David Carroll.
As of June 3, 'Neon' is available across online stores and streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. The full 'Ayla' EP will be released on June 18.
CREDITS
Written by Bilbosa and Lorraine McCauley (Lori Sky)
Lyrics and vocals by Lorraine McCauley (Lori Sky)
Music performed by Bilbosa
Produced, recorded and mixed by Tristan Martinelli
Mastered by Mattia Cominotto at Greenfog Studio (Genoa, Italy)
Cover artwork by Stefano Pulcini with Jellyfish sculpture by Gabriele Gennaro
Video produced by Plurale Video, written and directed by Stefano Pulcini
Co-director and D.O.P. Simone Putzu, Camera-car operator Edoardo Rossi
Starring Karin Maltempo and Andrea Bagossi
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Inaugural VORAGOS: Destination Lunasea Beach; Private Island Festival & 5-Day Rock Cruise From Danny Wimmer Presents & Sixthman February 16-21, 2022
Rob Zombie, Chevelle, Mastodon & More
Announced For Inaugural
VORAGOS: Destination Lunasea Beach
Private Island Festival & 5-Day Rock Cruise
From Danny Wimmer Presents & Sixthman
Departs Miami & Heads To Harvest Caye, Belize
Aboard Norwegian Pearl Ship
February 16-21, 2022
Lineup Also Features Black Stone Cherry, Tremonti, Saint Asonia,
Escape The Fate & More Music Acts
Plus Storytellers Stage, Comedy Stage & Nightly Midnight After-Party
Pre-Sale Cabins Are On Sale Now, Public On Sale Friday At
The brand-new rock festival vacation experience VORAGOS: Destination Lunasea Beach announces an incredible lineup for its inaugural event, set to take sail in early 2022. Rob Zombie, Chevelle and Mastodon lead the headlining talent for the immersive private island festival and 5-day rock cruise, taking place February 16-21, 2022.
Departing from Miami, an intimate group of 2,500 passionate music fans will be able to enjoy daily artist-hosted activities and nightly entertainment while traveling aboard the amenity-packed Norwegian Pearl ship. The land destination includes one full day and night at the resort-like private island in Harvest Caye, Belize where attendees will enjoy a one-of-a-kind beach festival, Lunasea Beach on February 18.
The Lunasea Beach Festival (February 18) — available exclusively to cruise guests (no separate tickets will be sold to the public) — will include exclusive headlining sets by Rob Zombie and Chevelle along with performances by Black Stone Cherry, New Years Day, Tetrarch and Amigo The Devil.
Bands performing on the Norwegian Pearl during sea days (February 16, 17, 19 and 20) are as follows (subject to change): Mastodon, Black Stone Cherry, Tremonti, Saint Asonia, Escape The Fate, New Years Day, Fire From The Gods, Bad Omens, Jeris Johnson, Tetrarch, DED, All Good Things, Joyous Wolf and Plush.
Additionally, the ship will be home to the VORAGOS Storytellers Stage featuring intimate performances from Amigo The Devil, Kevin Martin (of Candlebox), Brett Scallions Aupervant Fuel and Austin Meade, as well as the VORAGOS Comedy Stage with multiple sets from Jim Breuer, Big Jay Oakerson, Rachel Feinstein and Shayne Smith. Each night on board the Norwegian Pearl will also offer a Midnight After-Party starring Brass Against, The Voragos Shut Up & Dance and more.
VORAGOS will be the ultimate vacation of every rocker’s dreams, with more than 45 performances across 5 total stages, both on board and on the beach. Most bands will be playing multiple sets throughout the 5-day excursion as well as participating in additional activities.
Pre-sale cabins are on sale today at www.Voragos.com with pricing starting at just $898 per person for a 4-guest interior room (plus taxes and fees). Guests are able to make a deposit and pay the remaining balance in monthly installments over time leading up to the event. Cabins go on sale to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 4 at Noon ET.
Fans also have the chance to win a cabin for two on VORAGOS: Destination Lunasea Beach plus airfare by tuning into the brand-new DWPresentschannel on Twitch today, June 3 where a winner will be announced live. Fans can enter to win HERE by following the steps before midnight ET and then tuning into the DWPresents channel at https://www.twitch.tv/dwpresents.
VORAGOS: Destination Lunasea Beach is the creative partnership of Danny Wimmer Presents and Sixthman, merging the expertise of the best in rock festivals on land and the leaders of rock at sea. Like each company’s signature events, VORAGOS merges the signature world-class talent and unrivaled immersive festival experiences that each has become respected for throughout their decades in business.
“Although we’ve always been intrigued by the idea of a ‘rock cruise,’ there are others in the space that already do it really well. For DWP to do a cruise, we had to have something that would make our voyage uniquely ours. The opportunity to work with Sixthman and add a festival on a private island in Belize gave us the twist we were looking for and the comfort of working with a best-in-class partner like the Sixthman team. When else will you ever have the chance to see Rob Zombie and Chevelle on a private island with 3,000 of your closest friends? This is exactly the once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience that DWP likes to create for our amazing fans,” says Danny Hayes, CEO of Danny Wimmer Presents.
Anthony Diaz, CEO of Sixthman, adds, “Today’s announcement of the high octane lineup and highly immersive vacation experience showcases the commitment of Danny Wimmer Presents and Sixthman to curate the ultimate vacation for rock fans that includes days and nights of music and more at sea plus a full festival day on a decked out private island. The inaugural VORAGOS event will be a truly mind-blowing festival next February and for years to come!”
The luxurious Norwegian Pearl will serve as the floating venue for this rock adventure. Guests will be able to enjoy Norwegian Cruise Line’s signature freedom and flexibility to enjoy 11 onboard bars and lounges, 15 dining experiences, a casino, one outdoor pool, hot tubs and a full menu of spa treatments.
Harvest Caye in Southern Belize is the Caribbean's premier private island destination featuring an expansive pool with a swim-up bar, salt-water lagoon for water sports, exclusive 7-acre beach and exciting shore excursions ranging from zip lining across the island to snorkeling the world's second largest barrier reef.
Over the coming months, Danny Wimmer Presents and Sixthman will be working with Norwegian officials to assure the destination event conforms to then-current social distancing protocols.
For more information on VORAGOS: Destination Lunasea Beach, visit:
Website: https://www.voragos.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/voragos1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voragos/
LEVIATHAN PROJECT FEATURING GUEST VOCALS BY TIM “RIPPER” OWENS RELEASE OUT NOW
LEVIATHAN PROJECT AND DEKO ENTERTAINMENT ARE THROWING IT BACK TO THE DAYS OF TAPE TRADING. ‘IT’S THEIR WORLD’ IS OUT JUNE 4TH ON CASSETTE, FEATURING GUEST VOCALS BY FORMER JUDAS PRIEST VOCALIST TIM “RIPPER” OWENS.
Leviathan Project is a powerful new Metal ensemble, featuring, Bobby Koeble (Death), Matt Nardo (Producer), Tk (Britny Fox) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (guest vox, x-Judas Priest) exploring the ongoing study of our human condition through music, writings, and visual communication. The result is an aggressive and captivating sound that combines traditional Heavy Metal with catchy melodies, haunting vocals and other worldly guitars.
Leviathan Project will release the first of two EP’s ‘It’s Their World” on June 4th digitally and as a Limited Edition (only 100 copies) cassette. Throwing it back to the early days of Metal when you would discover the latest new band through tape trading, as Deko Entertainment president Bruce Pucciarello comments, “What a great example of how you can take a familiar musical genre to another level. Amazing writing is here, the sound explodes, it’s powerful and seductive! This is an insanely good project.”
The band have released a lyric video for the track “Solar Storm” and had this to say about the new release. Tim “Ripper” Owens, “Gotta say these were some fun tunes to sing on!! When Tommy called and asked if I wanna sing on a few songs and maybe even help write a few I said hell yea let’s do it! Always cool to be a guest singer on stuff you dig!” Bobby Koelble, “I listened to the basic tracks and just went for it. I tried to keep the flow of musicality in whatever I play. It's a lot of fun to be a part of this music.” Matt Nardo, “Being involved in the creation of Leviathan Project has opened up new worlds for me as a musician. When you build music with talents like Bobby, Tim, and Tk; how can it not be something that resonates?” TK, “Leviathan Project is about the moment and letting yourself get lost in the music. I try to capture sounds and create songs that will take you somewhere else.”
View lyric video for “Solar Storm” below
Pre-save release now: https://bit.ly/3ovWrTg
There are limited edition bundles (while supplies last), which can be ordered via the Leviathan Project Store here: https://bit.ly/3oqhtlW
Product Includes:
- One (1) Leviathan Project - Cassette
- One (1) Leviathan Project- T-Shirt
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
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www.dekoentertainment.com
Finnish Funeral Doom Pioneers Skepticism Announce New Album "Companion"
Out September 24th via Svart Records
First Single and Video "Calla" Out Now
Finnish Funeral Doom pioneers Skepticism celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their sixth full length album “Companion”. Set for release on September 24, 2021 via Svart Records, “Companion” takes the listener on a journey from Skepticism’s gloomy past through to a monument of a band that has weathered their liturgy for 3 decades of mournful service.
Today the first single and video for "Calla" has been released. “Calla” is a story of longing and closure told in the language of Skepticism’s sorrowful and lamenting vocabulary. Let the bells toll and the ceremony begin. Watch it below.
On “Companion”, Skepticism further refine their signature sound to engulf the listener in a cavernous heavy wall of organ and guitars laid to rest under an ominous cascade of hammering drums.
“Companion” was recorded and mixed at Sonic Pump Studios with Nino Laurenne. The way Skepticism works is set in stone, like a monument, with every album recorded the same way. The base tracks are laid down with the full band playing in free tempo, feeling every beat and crushing chord together. The atmosphere at the studio helped tremendously in capturing the essence of the songs in the recording of “Companion” and one that culminated in a very unique set of songs. The band is very satisfied with the result, with even Laurenne experiencing something new in the process.
“Companion”, holds the tradition of all Skepticism albums, containing six songs which draw from the deep well of the band’s history of songwriting, as well as introducing and incorporating some new elements.
On recording “Companion”, and introducing some rather unconventional techniques, engineer Nino Laurenne explains: “It took a while to get used to some of the unusual details on how the band plays and sounds. One such detail is the snare drum without the snares. Once I got used to them it became obvious that I should refrain from using some of the techniques I normally use when mixing. The drums for example retain the feel of the recorded performance very closely - and definitely have the longest reverbs I have ever used! A band with such a long history and a sound of their own is best presented in its natural form, even when it departs from common practices.”
“Skepticism vampire time away carefully, heavily and woefully. Most bands wish they were as good.” - Decibel Magazine
Phoenix dream-electronic artist FLDPLN (Andrew Saks) presents 'Escalator' single, previewing new LP
"A whole new world of electronic-based dreampop... With a perfect sense of space and symmetry, Saks’ particular sonic trajectory presents a sound unlike pretty much anything else out there on the ambient-pop-gaze music landscape" ~ Big Takeover Magazine
Phoenix-based dream-electronic artist FLDPLN presents his new single 'Escalator', previewing his full-length album by the same name. Scheduled for release on July 30, it will be available both digitally and on color vinyl via the label Sillas Famosas.
FLDPLN (“field-plan”) is the new solo project of Andrew Saks, former frontman of Southern California shoegaze band Sway ('The Millia Pink and Green' EP, 'This Was Tomorrow'). Here, he creates electronic-based dreampop that is deeply influenced by 80s pop with shoegaze-like textures and ambient aesthetic, created by layered saxophones and synths.
A mostly electronic project that generally defies genre pigeonholing, FLDPLN is an outlet for dreamy, blissfully textural songs featuring synthesizers, vocals and layered saxophones. Saks effectively captures blissful feelings, sharing them with spirits seeking a sense of nostalgia.
'Escalator' was written, produced, recorded and mixed by Andrew Saks at his home studio in Phoenix, Arizona. This follows up his 2018 album 'Let You Down' and his 2021 single 'Cashout', release in 2021.
“Escalator is really the result of my years of dabbling in electronic music production combined with my desire to reconnect with my roots, having been a saxophone player for most of my life," says Andrew Saks.
"For this album, I wanted to write songs that are true to the way I hear things in my head, dreamy, blurry, beautiful without compromise and incorporate the horn as a textural instrument as well as another melodic voice.”
A short time after Sway disbanded, Andrew (who handled half of the guitar duties in the band) decided to put down the guitar and return with resolve to his first love - the saxophone - which he has played from the age of 12.
The idea behind FLDPLN was to incorporate his love for electronic music production and early 90’s post-punk sensibilities, while allowing saxophones and synthesizers to be used to fill-in texturally, where guitars have typically been the fundamental building element of the “shoegaze” and “dream pop” sub-genres. Saxophone textures are layered, at times co-mingling with synthesizers to create a soft, warm bed of sound, the perfect backdrop for the whisper-like vocals reminiscent of Andrew’s hushed voice with Sway.
At times, Andrew’s horn playing features soaring leads that lift the dreamlike and serene to near-anthemic heights while, in other instances, they convey an emotional, whisper-like voice. While certainly nowhere near new to experimental music, the tone and texture of the saxophone in this context effectively lends itself to ethereal lullabies and reflective daydreams.
While textures and sound are an integral component of the music, Andrew does not shy away from hook-laden songwriting. This music is highly influenced by childhood memories of going to bed each night, falling asleep with Walkman headphones on and later waking up in the darkness, in a partial dream-state with the pop songs of the 1980’s - Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Bruce Springsteen, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Debbie Gibson, Human League still whispering in his ears.
As of June 21, lead single 'Escalator' will be available everywhere across online stores, such as Apple Music, and streaming platforms like Spotify. The full 'Escalator' LP will released on July 30 and can already be pre-ordered digitally and on color vinyl via Bandcamp.
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VREID Releases Official Music Video for "Dazed and Reduced"
Sognametal veterans VREID are now unveiling another chapter of their new album and movie, 'Wild North West.' The song "Dazed and Reduced" and its accompanying music video / movie chapter can be found below.
Founding member and bass player Jarle 'Hváll' Kvåle comments: "This is a personal favorite for sure. Our love for classic heavy rock is strong and our musical roots lie in the majestic 70ies rock and its overlap with the catchy 80ies classics. 'Dazed and Reduced' is a nod to the decades that formed our lives and shows that VREID will forever be rooted in 70ies rock, 80ies metal and 90ies Nordic blackness."
Recently, VREID have made the 'Wild North West' film available for sale or rental via Vimeo! The movie is now available at THIS LOCATION.
The film will include never-be-seen bonus material that was not included during their April premiere. The film includes the following:
- A 6 min biographical intro narrated by author Dayal Patterson (Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult)
- The full concert 'In the Mountains of Sognametal,' which was filmed live at the mountains of Sogndal June 2020. Exclusively available here.
- 2 previously unreleased live videos of Ulcus Molle ( VREID's predecessor) from Gaupne in Norway 1996. For the the songs "Train of Thought" ( 'Yggdrasil' demo) and "Mindgames" ('Roles' EP)
Wild North West' is a concept album that developed alongside an entire movie. Inspired by both true events and pure imagination, the listener is taken on a whirlwind of a journey, diving deep into themes of war, fear, betrayal, loss, anxiety, and madness with thought-provoking lyrics that embody human nature. It captures the Nordic heart at the core of their sound, taking cues from Norway’s rugged landscape as it ricochets between eternal darkness and the solace of bracing light.
Moreover, VREID has recently been inducted into Norway's National Museum of Popular Music Rockheim! The band is featured as a part of Rockheim's Millennium exhibition and are also included in Norwegian music history.
In addition, VREID recently announced their exciting and unique partnership with the Sogndal Football Club! The club has for many years been known for developing and cultivating extraordinary talent, as the men's team currently plays in first division, the second tier of the Norwegian football league system. Now, Sogndal Football Club is paying tribute to the band that has brought Sognametal to the whole world, by putting the logo of metal veterans and forefathers VREID on the chest of player’s uniforms for this upcoming season.
ICYMI: VREID has recently appeared on Norway's TV2, the biggest commercial news station in the country! The clip spotlighted the band's 'Into the Mountains of Sognametal' livestream, which attracted over 140,000 fans from all over the world when it premiered in June of 2020, as well as the band's ambitious upcoming album and film. The TV2 news item can be seen HERE.
'Wild North West' is out now! The album is available to be streaming, downloaded, or purchased at THIS LOCATION.
From its tumultuous inception, the Norwegian metal scene has always been about pioneering. While embracing the illustrious black metal history as part of their musical heritage, the many iconic bands have now evolved in various directions. Leading the black ‘n roll movement in Norway, VREID are the perfect example of that. The band arose in 2004 from the ashes of WINDIR after the tragic perishing of Terje ‘Valfar’ Bakken. The Sognametal legends declared the mission of exploring new musical paths, which they have pushed to even greater heights on their new record ‘Wild North West’.
The ninth record is not just a collection of songs, but a concept album that developed alongside an entire movie. Throughout eight chapters you will be taken on a journey deep into the mountains, to a dark place where the borders between reality and fantasy fade and where death is only one step behind you: The Wild North West. Not just in sheer size of the project but also in terms of music videography, creativity, and determination, VREID have done something truly unique and lifted their art to a new dimension.
On the concept, founder and bass player Jarle Hváll Kvåle states: "Wild North West is a concept story about life itself and its eternal shadow: death. It is built around the world of our fictional character E, but it is surely inspired by my own life, my band’s life, historical events and many tales that have inspired me over the years. Is it a true story or fictional? I would have to say both, and sometimes is hard tell the difference.”
‘Wild North West’ features the most extreme and intense work of the band to date, as well as heavy and melodic rock songs. These influences have always been a part of VREID’s DNA, and it is this combination that makes up the spirit of Sognametal. A remarkable homage to that same musical spirit is the song “Into the Mountains”. The ideas for that track were written in 2002 by Jarle ‘Hváll’ Kvåle and Terje ‘Valfar’ Bakken (WINDIR). Inspired by these ideas, Hváll wrote the song and included the original demo keyboard tracks from 2002, recorded back then by Valfar.
VREID have always chosen 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, the pitch black brigade returned to their Norse roots on ‘Sólverv’ which received high critical acclaim in 2015.
In 2018, the Norwegians teamed up with Season of Mist for their previous full-length ‘Lifehunger’, a record that successfully blended elements of 70’s rock, 80’s classic metal, and Norwegian black metal and which featured a remarkable guest contribution from SÓLSTAFIR’s vocalist Addi Tryggvason on the track “Hello Darkness”.
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.
The band’s onward march did not come to a halt in 2020, a year that will go down as devastating for the international music scene. VREID launched their own beer, which turned out to be the biggest success of the Balder Brewery as the first batches were sold out immediately. Instead of waiting to be able to tour again, the Norwegians invited the fans to their home region and hosted a massive streaming concert among the beautiful mountainous surroundings of the Sognefjord. The concert, ‘Into the Mountains of Sognametal’ took place in June 2020 was viewed by over 140.000 people from more than 40 countries.
In 2021, VREID will once more invite the fans to their dark, cold, and wild universe but tread carefully as from these haunted mountains, no man can descend.
Welcome to the Wild North West.
Style: Norwegian Black 'n Roll
Links:
https://www.vreid.no/
https://www.facebook.com/vreidofficial
https://www.instagram.com/vreidofficial/
Cover artwork: Remi Juliebø (Deformat Design)
Photography: Nesbø & Talle, animated pictures by Remi Juliebø (Deformat Design)
Videography: Håvard Nesbø
Recording studio: Studio 1184 & Nabolaget Studio
Producer / sound engineer: Jarle Hváll Kvåle / Anders Nordengen
Mixing studio and engineer: Jarle Hváll Kvåle / Helge Bentsen
Mastering studio and engineer: Fascination Street by Tony Lindgren
Recording line-up:
Jarle Hváll Kvåle: Bass, keys, additional vocal and guitars
Sture Dingsøyr: Vocals & Guitars
Jørn Holen: Drums
Stian Bakketeig: Guitars
Guest musicians:
Terje ‘Valfar’ Bakken - Keys on “Into the Mountains”
Espen Bakketeig - Additional keys on “Wolves at Sea”, “Dazed & Reduced”, “Shadowland”
Eli, Helena, Anna - backing vocals on “Into the Mountains”
Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/vreid-wnw
Rising Metal Stars TETRARCH Announce U.S. Tour Dates with Headliners ATREYU
Rising Metal Stars TETRARCH Announce U.S. Tour Dates with Headliners ATREYU
Also Featuring Special Guests Crown The Empire, Saul and Defying Decay Kicking Off on November 9 at Gas Monkey Bar and Grill in Dallas, TX
New Album, Unstable, Out Now via Napalm Records
Order HERE
Rising metal stars TETRARCH recently released their trailblazing sophomore full-length album, Unstable, to rave reviews and worldwide acclaim, and now they’re finally about to bring their new music to a town near you! TETRARCH are pleased to announce that they will support headliners Atreyu on their upcoming fall U.S. tour, featuring additional support from Crown The Empire, Saul and Defying Decay. Kicking off on November 9 in Dallas, TX, the tour will visit several cities across the country, coming to an end in Santa Ana, CA, on December 16.
TETRARCH guitarist Diamond Rowe says:
“We are very excited to be hitting the road with Atreyu. It’s a great bill of bands and we are more than excited to finally get back in front of fans all over the country. We have some extremely exciting things planned for this run.”
Tickets will go on sale June 4 at 10:00 AM Eastern via www.atreyuofficial.com.
TETRARCH’s new album, Unstable, dropped on April 30 via Napalm Records to major critical acclaim! Loudwire stated, “TETRARCH are not messing around, bringing the heavy with full force…”, while Alternative Press said, “The meteoric rise of nu metal’s brightest new stars TETRARCH has been a compelling show for the scene around them”. Upon release, TETRARCH's debut single, “I’m Not Right” cracked the Mediabase Active Rock Top 30 and has garnered over four million combined cross-platform streams to date. Follow up single "You Never Listen" is quickly rising up the Active Rock charts with SiriusXM, HardDrive, Full Metal Jackie and many more of the country's leading active rock outlets supporting, while their most recent single, "Negative Noise", has already garnered over 850,000 views on YouTube and counting, and has become one of the most highly-spun tracks currently airing on SiriusXM Liquid Metal.
“TETRARCH are about to have their breakout moment.”
- REVOLVER (USA) -
“TETRARCH marks a revival of everything that was right in the late 90s and early 2000s.”
- METAL INJECTION (USA) -
“TETRARCH have risen through the ranks of metalcore with unwavering energy. Blending tectonic drop-tuned riffs and creative samples with catchy hooks, the four-piece have effectively carved their niche in the genre.”
“TETRARCH are on the verge of world domination.”
- GUITAR WORLD (USA) -
“…Diamond Rowe has thrived in challenging expectations and dismantling the status quo.”
- KNOTFEST (USA) -
Produced by the band and Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Allegaeon, Khemmis), Unstable follows the band’s breakout debut Freak (2017). The new album shines not only as a natural step forward for TETRARCH, but a giant leap ahead – an even more focused effort combining bright flourishes, grooving low-end and soaring choruses. Unstable wastes no time igniting with the unforgettable, punching first single “I’m Not Right”. Boosted by frontman Josh Fore’s raw emotion and dynamic vocal style, the track pays homage to the genre’s greats while lifted by the eerie leads of trailblazing lead guitarist Diamond Rowe. Radio-ready, lyrically-relevant tracks like anti-bullying anthem for the ages “Sick Of You” and empowering “You Never Listen” showcase TETRARCH’s hefty progressions and unforgettable choruses. Unstable’s heaviest offerings prove the band’s dynamic assault of varying heavy styles, most notedly on assertive breakneck burner “Negative Noise” – a track that will turn the heads of metal’s greatest riffers with Rowe’s mighty axe attack – and on the melodically chilling “Take A Look Inside”, highlighting the powerful rhythm section of bassist Ryan Lerner and drummer Ruben Limas. The album explores a brooding, introspective side of the band on the standout, melodic “Addicted” and closer track “Trust Me”, which trickles-in supernatural atmosphere. Delivering heavy hit after hit, Unstable is 10 tracks of pure potency and undeniable talent.
Order Unstable HERE
Unstable will be available in North America the following formats:
- 4 page CD Digipak + 12 page Booklet
- 4 page CD Digipak + 12 page Booklet + Patch (Napalm Mailorder – limited to 500 worldwide)
- 1 LP Gatefold Black Vinyl
- 1 LP Gatefold Glow In The Dark Vinyl (Napalm Mailorder – limited to 100)
- 1 LP Gatefold Die-Hard Edition Vinyl (Various Colors Splatter) + Patch + Artprint (Napalm Mailorder – limited to 200 worldwide)
- Digital Album
Fierce individuality and a fearless embrace of the outsider are at the heart of TETRARCH. The band’s tireless hard work and relentless determination has established them as one of the top up-and-coming bands in heavy music, catching the attention of major media including Pollstar (cover mention), Billboard, Revolver, Alternative Press, Guitar World, Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, Kerrang! and Metal Hammer, many in which lead guitarist Diamond Rowe was the first African American female lead guitarist from the heavy metal genre to be featured. TETRARCH has been featured on Spotify playlists such as Kickass Metal, Rock Hard, New Blood (cover featured) and Metal Tracks and has also seen stellar support from Apple Music and their users, appearing on several additional playlists. Having appeared on major festivals such as Epicenter and Exit 111, TETRARCH will charge back into the major touring scene upon its resurgence with renewed persistence and the mighty nonconformist’s spirit that has driven them since day one.
TETRARCH is:
Josh Fore – vocals/guitar
Diamond Rowe – lead guitar
Ryan Lerner – bass
Ruben Limas – drums
Metal Visionaries LORD OF THE LOST Release Second Single and Video!
LORD OF THE LOST Releases Second Single and Official Video “For They Know Not What They Do”
New Studio Album, JUDAS, to be released on July 2, 2021
Pre-Order NOW!
For They Know Not What They Do!
German metal visionaries LORD OF THE LOST have released a second cinematic and visually stunning video for their second single, "For They Know Not What They Do". The new music video picks up where the first video for "Priest" (more than 400,000 views to date) leaves off. Together, the two videos form the start of a grand narrative of black and white, good and evil, and loud and quiet. These two pre-released singles are the first and second songs on the track list of the new double album JUDAS, and form the oeuvre to a "Magnum Opus" (La Heavy Magazine).
"For They Know Not What They Do", the second single from JUDAS proves that this new piece of art is musically and organically grown and has very lively highlights - including a choir, grand piano and string quintet - as well as a real church organ.
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Chris Harms on the new video:
"With ‘For They Know Not What They Do’, the audiovisual experience of ‘Priest’ is not only continued, but in a certain way, a cycle opens here which connects the two videos in their beginnings and endings. In addition, we have fulfilled a childhood dream here, because what musician would not like to be seen once as a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ choir in the best QUEEN manner in his video..."
Watch the official video for “For They Know Not What They Do
The Hamburg-based band's first music video for "Priest" has already reached over 400,000 views on YouTube within a short period of time.
LORD OF THE LOST prove that they have matured both musically and lyrically, and return with their seventh studio album, JUDAS, out July 2, 2021 via Napalm Records.
Along with highly sophisticated official videos, the first two singles draw the listener into a conflict that has lasted for thousands of centuries and is as old as mankind itself: The conflict between good and evil. On JUDAS, LORD OF THE LOST tell of this conflict from the perception of the character of Judas Iscariot, known as highly diverse, and the so-called Gospel of Judas, a paper that's said to consist of conversations between Jesus Christ and Judas Iscariot and casts a different light on religious history as it's told in the Bible's New Testament.
LORD OF THE LOST on JUDAS:
“Don’t judge a book by its cover. This sentence could hardly apply any better to someone in theological history than to the figure of Judas Iscariot, who represents only one thing at first glance: Betrayal. If you take a closer look, almost endless possibilities of interpretation open up here: from "Judas the murderer" to "Judas the redeemer" and "Judas the actual martyr", who, if you believe in it, could only find room in hell for his salvific betrayal after dying for what he did, in complete contrast to Jesus Christ. This field of tension and the apocryphal writings of the "Gospel of Judas" are the basis for a double album that not only illuminates the dark and light side of history, but above all the grey areas in between, in which we move emotionally and ideologically throughout our lives and try to find our place.”
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First international press quotes on JUDAS:
Spark, Czech Republic
“Judas diggs to the lowest depths of human morality, lyrically touching, musically overwhelming record“
La Heavy, Spain
“The German masters of gothic metal offer us a new magnum opus that will definitely establish them as a force to be reckoned with in the international rock scene”
Metallian, France
" Judas is undeniably their most accomplished work to date… The album of the summer?“
Sweden Rock
“atmospheric, massive and incredibly powerful”
Metal Hammer, Germany
"An ambitious large-scale project with strong moments. Lord Of The Lost have created their own musical niche."
Blast!, Germany
„An Absolute milestone“
LORD OF THE LOST blur the lines between good and evil with their magnum
opus JUDAS
JUDAS sets off with atmospheric “Priest”, followed by “For They Know Not What They Do”, making clear right from the beginning that all the songs can be experienced the most organic and vivid way: A genuine, unique choir accompanies singer Chris Harms, whose multi-dimensional voice delivers the haunting lyrics straight into the listener’s mind more strongly than ever. Songs like “Your Star Has Led You Astray” or “Born With a Broken Heart” easily manage to keep the balance between harsh vocals, the distorted sound of fuzz guitars and an overall dark atmosphere that LORD OF THE LOST is known for, whilst “Death Is Just a Kiss Away”, “My Constellation” and closing “Work of Salvation”, for example, put grand piano tunes, authentic strings and the sound of a massive organ recorded in a church in the most suitable focus.
JUDAS marks the successor of chart-breaking Thornstar (2018, #6 GER), and again breathes the innovative spirit of five musicians who are far away from setting boundaries into their very own unique art. LORD OF THE LOST has never been that type of creative force that’s pinned to any specific genre and has succeeded in surprising fans and critics with their nonconformism repeatedly over the years. With their new album, JUDAS, LORD OF THE LOST manage to thematically blur the lines between good and evil and put the so called “salvific treason” into a harmonious soundscape unlike ever heard before - truly an magnum opus!
JUDAS will be available in North America in the following formats:
- Deluxe Box (incl. 2-CD Mediabook, 1 CD The Sorrows Of The Young, 2 CD LOTL+, DVD Becoming JUDAS, Cover Alu Print) - strictly limited to 1500 copies worldwide (Napalm mailorder only)
- 4 CD Earbook - strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide (Napalm mailorder only)
- Double Music Cassette - strictly limited to 100 copies worldwide (Napalm mailorder only)
- 2-CD Mediabook (Napalm mailorder only)
- 2-CD Sleevepack
- Vinyl Box incl. 2x 2LP Recycled BLACK Vinyl Gatefold
- Digital Album
LORD OF THE LOST are:
Chris Harms - vocals, guitar, cello
Pi Stoffers - guitar
Class Grenayde - bass
Gared Dirge - piano, synthesizer, percussion, guitar
Niklas Kahl - drums