CLOAK Announces Fall U.S. Headlining Tour

Atlanta black metal outfit CLOAK will be headlining a U.S. tour across the East Coast and Midwest this fall! The trek will kick off on October 28 in Lexington, KY and will conclude in the band's hometown on November 14! The full run of dates can be found below and you can find more information HERE.

CLOAK will be supporting 2019's 'The Burning Dawn,' which was named one of the Best Albums of the year by Metal Insider (#6), A&P Reacts (#8), Treble Zine (#11), and others.

The album can be streamed, downloaded, and ordered HERE.

CLOAK Headlining U.S. Dates w/ Demiser
10/28: Lexington, KY @ Green Lantern [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]

10/29: Columbus, OH @ Ace Of Cups

10/30: Chicago, IL @ Bourbon On Division [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]

10/31: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]

11/01: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Brewing

11/02: Pittsburgh, PA @ Black Forge Coffee

11/03: Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar

11/04: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]

11/05: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie

11/06: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]

11/07: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery

11/08: Richmond, VA @ The Camel

11/09: Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone

11/10: Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium

11/11: Greenville, SC @ Radio Room [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]

11/12: Savannah, GA @ El-Rocko Lounge [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]

11/13: Jacksonville, FL @ Archetype

11/14: Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

Unyielding darkness and brutality emerge from the deep south of the United States. Atlanta, GA based quartet CLOAK blend the sounds of black metal, rock ‘n’ roll, and homegrown Southern sludge to create their own unique and menacing sound.

Their debut full-length, 'To Venomous Depths,' (2017) was met with critical acclaim upon its release. Decibel Magazine placed it at #20 among their “Top 40 Albums of 2017,” solidifying the band’s place among the heavy metal elite. Now, CLOAK is back with 'The Burning Dawn,' a riff-heavy and groove-laden follow-up that proves the band are still rife with fresh ideas.

Conceptually, the record comes from a place below the surface where the sleepless and sinister dwell, and is absorbed by the darkest of dreams and the most primal desires. Musically, this exploration takes the gothic nuances of its predecessor while abandoning any hesitation in exchange for a more aggressive and vehement spirit.

While rippers like “On Poisoned Ground” and “Into the Storm” deliver a fury of soulful aggression, songs like “Lifeless Silence” and “The Fire, The Faith, The Void” offer a darker, gothic essence, ultimately displaying CLOAK’s multi-faceted and dynamic musical diversity. So, raise your fists and set fire to the world; this is 'The Burning Dawn.'

Line-up
Scott Taysom – Vocals & Guitar
Max Brigham – Guitar
Sean Bruneau – Drums
Billy Robinson – Bass

For more onCLOAK, visit their officialFACEBOOK,INSTAGRAM, andBANDCAMP.

TRAITRS presents 'Oh, Ballerina' single from coming LP

"A stunning offering... impeccable mélange of alternative dark pop and catchy goth-laced retro-futuristic soundscapes... among the fastest rising independent artists on the dark music scene" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Channeling pent-up frustration and manic creative energy... a real highlight for post-punk fans" ~ Sonic Seducer

"A classic post-punk bassline into guitars that burn like a midnight frost, or the ember of a clove cigarette... surprising cinematic influences" ~ Post-Punk.com

"The perfect modern marriage between post-punk and coldwave.... speaks volumes to the aesthetic tastes of contemporary goth culture" ~ Release Music Magazine

"Impeccable from start to finish... dark and introspective" ~ CanadianBeats

Post-punk rising stars TRAITRS have announced they will release their long-player 'Horses In The Abattoir' this autumn via Freakwave, a Berlin-based label that is part of the Schubert Music Europe group, distributed by The Orchard. Ahead of that, the duo presents the single 'Oh, Ballerina'.

Recorded by and produced with Josh Korody (F*cked Up, Japandroids, Dilly Dally, Beliefs, Nailbiter) at Candle Recording Studio, the new output was mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Prince, Linkin Park, Katy Perry).

Based in Toronto, TRAITRS was formed in 2015 by Sean-Patrick Nolan and Shawn Tucker. With a cinematic blend of post-punk, goth, alternative and post-rock, their emotive melodies, propulsive rhythms, angular guitars and dark cinematic electronics quickly led to the duo becoming one of the dark music scene's fastest rising independent artists.

“I approached 'Oh, Ballerina' the way I imagined Placebo challenged songs like ‘Brick Shithouse’ or ‘The Bitter End’. Keeping it simple, minimal, but punchy and effective. That’s really what motivated the passion and drive here. Lyrically the track focuses on obsession with someone else to the point of murder, based on a true story I had come across online. I felt the tone of the story perfectly mirrored what’s happening in the track instrumentally, dynamically and vocally. Keep running away now because you’re scared,” says Shawn Tucker.

“I became obsessed with minimalist composer Phillip Glass. His music completely changed the way I thought about melodies and composition, so ‘Oh, Ballerina’ began as this minimal and abstract piano piece with some atmospheric textures and very little else. I listened to the demo late and mid-way through the improvised recording, it was like the song suddenly revealed itself to me. I suddenly heard the drums and bass in my head. I grabbed my laptop, quickly programmed some drums and we finished scripting it all the next day," says Sean-Patrick Nolan.

The accompanying video, self-produced with direction and editing by Shawn Tucker, is a moody art-house horror film in the woods meets 80’s new wave music video.

“We filmed the video for “Oh, Ballerina” with a small crew in an abandoned ghost town in Ontario called Cooper’s Falls. With the help of Google satellite images and a bit of good fortune, we found the abandoned and decrepit house in the middle of a forest. We wanted a non-linear plot where by the end, it’s unclear what the fog represents, why we entered the house, if and when we left or whether or not we were there the whole time? Are these doppelgängers watching themselves entering and leaving the barn?“

Early demos, also recorded with Josh Korody, led to the duo releasing their debut cassette 'Rites And Ritual' with Pleasence Records in 2016.

Having gained traction in Europe and North America, TRAITRS released their critically acclaimed 'Butcher’s Coin' LP via Pleasence Records / Manic Depression Records / Alchera Visions in 2018. Bolstered by lead single ‘Thin Flesh’, the duo embarked on several lengthy tours overseas, performing in over a dozen countries, including showcases at Wave Gothik Treffen, Castle Party, Extramuralhas, Nocturnal Culture Night, Wavefest, Canadian Music Weekand Pop! Montreal.

Their relentless touring schedule and work ethic caught the attention of Thomas Thyssen and Eric Burton of Schubert Music Publishing and, in October 2020, they announced TRAITRS as the first signing to their brand-new record label Freakwave Records.

With the preceding limited 10’’ vinyl ‘The Sick, Tired And Ill’, which practically sold-out before its actual release, TRAITRS were able to triple their Spotify monthly listeners to >33k. In addition, lead single 'Magdalene' spent 5 consecutive weeks at #1 on the German Alternative Charts (DAC).

As of August 13, 'Oh, Ballerina' will be available digitally everywhere, including Spotify and Apple Music. On November 19, the full-length 'Horses In The Abattoir' LP will be released on vinyl, CD and digitally. It can be ordered at https://orcd.co/horsesintheabattoir

CREDITS
Written and performed by TRAiTRS
Shawn Tucker - Vocals, guitar, bass guitar and lyrics
Sean-Patrick Nolan - Synths, piano, sequencing and programming
Additional percussion by Josh Korody
Recorded at Candle Recording Studio in Toronto
Produced and mixed by Josh Korody and TRAITRS
Mastered by Pete Maher
Album cover design by Shawn Tucker, based on 'Anna Pavlova In The Fokine/Saint-Saëns The Dying Swan. St. Petersburg - 1905'.
Video scenario and production by TRAITRS
Video directed and edited by Shawn Tucker


Keep up with TRAITRS
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CEREBELLION Releases New Single and Music Video “Until I Can Breathe”

Orange County, CA metal act Cerebellion has released a new single and stunning cinematic music video for “Until I Can Breathe” in reaction to Covid-19 and sociopolitical worries that left so many with overwhelming stress and anxiety about the future. Vocalist Joe Arnold states “a lot of us were drowning from financial worries, relationship strains, media overwhelm, social separation, and divisiveness as a result of the pandemic. Despite those feelings, this song reminds us to keep swimming up and eventually you will get a breath.” Bassist Marc Battung adds, “we kept our heads above water by continuing to focus on our passion of writing and producing new music. That’s our therapy. We had to learn how to do it remotely but, in many ways, it opened up new possibilities for us.”

The dramatic music video, which was filmed, directed, and edited by Ian Mora of Smash Standard Cinema, follows the narrative of a young woman grieving the loss of her husband from a deep sea fishing accident. The imagery of massive tidal waves and lightning followed by moments of sadness and reflection perfectly pairs with the music as it ebbs and flows in and out of titanic riffs and acoustic guitar. Vocally, it showcases Arnold’s dynamic pallet, ranging from very aggressive verses to catchy, climactic choruses and a very somber and melodic bridge.

On the heels of the band’s critically acclaimed 2020 album “Beyond Our Failures”, this latest offering drops in advance of the band’s forthcoming EP due on September 21. Mixed, mastered and co-produced by Logan Mader (Gojira, Five Finger Death Punch), the EP promises to be Cerebellion’s heaviest and best sounding material to date.

“Until I Can Breathe” Official Music Video

“Something You Can Say” EP

Pre-order link: https://cerebellion1.com/something-you-can-say-ep

Spotify Pre-save link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cerebellion/something-you-can-say

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Combichrist Announces the Second Leg of Their Fall Tour Dates with King 810, Davey Suicide and Modern Mimes

Industrial core band Combichrist announced dates for the second leg of their fall tour that includes bands King 810, Davey Suicide and Modern Mimes. The tour kicks off on October 18th in Seattle, Washington at El Corazon. The band has new music coming soon from Out of Line Records.

“Time to get back on stage!I’ve been waiting way too long for this, and can’t believe we’re finally back on track! Let’s fucking do this!”says Andy LaPlegua, the band's vocalist.

The bands latest video for single "Not My Enemy" can be seen below

Combichrist Tour Dates:

First Leg of Tour with King 810, Heartsick and Reign of Z:

9/19/21 - Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall

9/20/21 - Manchester , NH @ Jewel

9/21/21 - Providence, RI @ Alchemy

9/23/21 -Harrisburgh, PA @ HMAC

9/24/21 - Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz ^

9/25/21 - Mansfield, OH @ The Electric Co

9/26/21 - Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre

9/27/21 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's

9/28/21 - St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag

9/30/21 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

10/1/21 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits

10/2/21 - Tampa, FL @ Pegasus Lounge

10/3/21 - W.Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street

10/5/21 - Austin, TX @ Come & Take It Live

10/6/21 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

10/7/21 - Fort Worth, TX @ Rail Club Live

10/8/21 - OKC, OK @ The Oil Room

10/10/21 - TBA

10/11/21 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock

10/13/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

10/14/21 - Tijuana, MX @ Club Respekt

10/15/21 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

10/16/21 - Fresno, CA @ Full Circle Brewing ^

^ without King 810

Second Leg of Tour with King 810, Davey Suicide and Modern Mimes:

10/18/2021 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

10/20/2021 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Royal

10/21/2021 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theatre

10/22/2021 - Denver, CO @ Herman's Hideaway

10/23/2021 - Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove

10/24/2021 - Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood

10/25/2021 - St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club

10/26/2021 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Bigs Live

10/28/2021 - Madison, WI @ The Annex

10/29/2021 - Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club

10/30/2021 - Westland, MI @ Token Lounge ^

10/31/2021 - Louisville, KY @ Diamond Concert Hall ^

11/1 / 2021 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)

11/3/21 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Scandals Live

11/4/21 - Frederick, MD @ Cafe 611

11/6/21 - Akron, OH @ The Empire ^

^ without King 810

Initially cutting his teeth in the seminal Norwegian hardcore bands My Right Choice (later re-named Fleshfire) and European hardcore legends; Lash Out, LaPlegua segued into the electronic music world with Icon of Coil. Originally a solo project, it morphed into a full band. Not only did IOC mark LaPlegua's first major work with electronics and dance beats, but it also granted him wider exposure beyond Norway; IOC was LaPlegua's first project to be released in the United States.Itwasn't until 2003 that LaPlegua founded Combichrist -the project that would soon dominate his time. A departure from IOC's softer electronic sound, Combichrist took LaPlegua's hardcore past and electronica present and merged them into a singular, mechanical monster. Without the compromise of the band dynamic, LaPlegua, who does everything in the studio himself on Combichrist releases, was able to explore whatever avenue he desired musically. What he found was a long dark road with plenty of twists and turns. The Joy of Gunz, LaPlegua's first release as Combichrist, was quickly followed by two EP's: 2004's Kiss the Blade and Sex Drogen und Industrial. In 2005, LaPlegua was back at it again, releasing the landmark album Everybody Hates You. Defying the dreaded sophomore slump, the second Combichrist full-length featured two tracks that would become club classics "This Shit Will Fuck You Up" and "This Is My Rifle" and was also the project's U.S. debut on Metropolis Records. Further benchmarks were set with the release of the 2006 EP Get Your Body Beat, the title track of which landed Combichrist its first appearance on Billboard's Top 10 Dance Singles chart.

The years that followed brought on 6 more full-length albums —What the Fuck Is Wrong with You People? (2007), Today We Are All Demons (2009), Making Monsters (2010), No Redemption(Official DmC: Devil May Cry Soundtrack)(2013), We Love You (2014), This Is Where Death Begins (2016) -as well as a handful of additional EPs. On top of Combichrist's many releases, LaPlegua has also logged countless miles, globetrotting on tours of Europe, South America, Australia, the United States, and four full months in Europe and North America touring with Rammstein (in front of hundreds of thousands of people).Combichrist released album One Fire, in June of 2019.

Combichrist live is:

Andy LaPlegua (vocals)

Eric 13 (Guitar)

Elliot Berlin (keyboards/guitar)

Dane White (Drums)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

www.combichrist.com

https://www.facebook.com/combichrist/

https://www.instagram.com/combichrist/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5556RAgwP70PnXbaUTGNbR

https://twitter.com/combichristarmy

https://www.outofline.de/

https://king810.com/

https://heartsick.us/

https://www.reignofz.com/

https://daveysuicide.tumblr.com/

https://modernmimes.com/

NECROFIER Kicks Off Texas Tour Dates with GOATWHORE

Texan black metal battalion NECROFIER will be kicking off their Texas tour dates tomorrow, August 11 in San Antonio! The band will be supporting GOATWHORE and the five date trek will conclude on the 15th in the band's hometown of Houston.

Tickets are available now at THIS LOCATION.

The full run of dates can be found below!

ICYMI: NECROFIER will be unleashing their debut full-length record, 'Prophecies of Eternal Darkness,' onto the masses on October 22 via Season of Mist Underground Activists! The band previously released the fiery first single, "The Black Flame Burns," along with an official music video, which can be seen below.

'Prophecies of Eternal Darkness' is available for pre-orders HERE

NECROFIER Tour Dates (w/ GOATWHORE + FROZEN SOUL):
8/11: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
8/12: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
8/13: Austin, TX @ The Lost Well **SOLD OUT**
8/14: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill* [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
8/15: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
*No Frozen Soul

The rise of American black metal is a cult movement whose vast influence and growth cannot be ignored. Houston’s Necrofier carries this torch, embodying the hallmarks of melodic black metal while embracing their Texas roots, delivering what can only be described as total Southern darkness as they bridge the divide between true Norwegian black metal and American gothic.

In the fall of 2018, fate coalesced when vocalist/guitarist Bakka Larson (VENOMOUS MAXIMUS, NIGHT COBRA) saw an open call on social media from drummer Dobber Beverly (OCEANS OF SLUMBER, INSECT WARFARE) who was looking to work on a traditional heavy metal project. Larson had already been working on black metal songs as an outlet to explore the themes of the supernatural and unknown and exploring this darkness, so he jumped on the opportunity and quickly reached out. The two immediately connected over their shared passion to create dark, old school music in which they could inject their Southern flair.

The duo eventually recruited Beverly’s OCEANS OF SLUMBER counterpart and bassist Mat Valentine and soon wrote and released a debut EP, ‘Visions in Fire,’ which channeled the spirit of late-era DISSECTION, WATAIN, CLOAK, and TRIBULATION while staying true to their own homegrown sensibilities.

Not long after the EP release, the band scored an opening slot with UADA. Needing a second guitarist to fill out the sound, Josh Bokemeyer (CHURCH OF DISGUST) was eventually tapped to fill that role, completing the band’s inception.

The four-piece later released a music video for the EP title track and went on to perform with a vast array of their black metal brethren such as 1349, Goatwhore, and Cloak, including an appearance at a coveted SXSW showcase. Now, the band is emerging from the darkness of 2021, ready to fan the unholy flames and finally release their devastating debut full-length, ‘Prophecies of Eternal Darkness.’  

Style: Total Southern Darkness

Line-up:
Bakka Larson – Vocals, Guitar
Josh Bokemeyer – Guitars
Dobber Beverly – Drums
Mat Valentine - Bass

Links: 
https://www.facebook.com/Necrofier 
https://twitter.com/necrofier 
https://www.instagram.com/necrofier/ 
https://necrofier.bandcamp.com

Recording Studio: Crown of Thorns Studio (Houston, TX, USA) 

Production, mixing, sound engineer: Dobber Beverly 

Mastering: Maor Appelbaum 

Cover Art: Burney 

Pre-Sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NecrofierShop

For more onNECROFIER, visit the band's officialBANDCAMP,FACEBOOK,INSTAGRAM, andTWITTER.

MISANTHUR Announces Debut Album, Releases First Single

The two prophets collected under the banner of MISANTHUR herald the fall and spiritual putridity of humanity by creating art resonating fully with pain, anxiety and degradation. Founded in Częstochowa, Poland in one night in 2015 by Hellscythe and Draugr, MISANTHUR begun to take form.

Inspired by metal and non-metal genres, MISANTHUR merge trance percussion, earthbreaking bass, crushing guitars and hellish vocals with (post)apocalyptic ambient landscapes and noise to create its own oeuvre and paint the stories and scenery of mundane spiritual wasteland.

The band’s debut record ‘Ephemeris’ was written with the aim of capturing the concept of personal degradation, one’s own journey into the deepest corners of consciousness, one’s own weaknesses, fears, and monsters hidden in ego and identity, in the context of the fragility and evanescence nature of human life.

The only constant thing is change. The only sure thing is entropy.

Style: Black / dark metal

Guest musicians:
Agnieszka Leciak – guest vocals on “Essence”

Line-up:
Hellscythe – Vocals, Guitars, Synthesizers, FXs, Drums, Programming
Draugr – Bass Guitar, Drum Programming

Recording studio: Witchshifter Studio

Producer: Albert Paciulan (Hellscythe)

Mix / master:
Czyściec Studio / Michał Kuźniak (premix & reamping)
Witchshifter Studio / Albert Paciulan (Hellscythe)

Cover art: Januz Miralles


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

Available formats: CD, Vinyl, digital

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Misanthur
https://twitter.com/misanthur
https://www.instagram.com/misanthur
https://soundcloud.com/misanthur
https://misanthur.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5C5_p8yObuujVqZpdRSOA
https://misanthur.com

Polish black metal band MISANTHUR will be releasing their debut record 'Ephemeris' on October 15, via Season of Mist Underground Activists! The album details, artwork, and tracklist can be found below. The duo is now releasing the first single, "Black Clouds & No Silver Linings," which is available at THIS LOCATION.

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

Melbourne Powerhouse THE UGLY KINGS Premieres Brand New Video for Album Title Track

New Album, Strange, Strange Times, out this Friday on Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

This Friday, August 13, 2021 will see Melbourne's alternative rockers THE UGLY KINGS release their new and hotly anticipated album, Strange, Strange Times, via Napalm Records.

THE UGLY KINGS may channel the flavor of groups like Queens Of The Stone Age and Danzig, but their distinctive, revitalizing infusion of dark energy is evident while preserving razor sharp, daringly introspective control with clever lyricism, addictive riffage, catchy melodies and a heavy power blues flavor. Following 2018’s Darkness Is My Home, which was lauded by the global music press upon release, with Strange, Strange Times, the four-piece is poised to turn heads and continues to infuse their foreboding alt-rock with blackened blues and gritty punk edge.

Following previously-released singles like the catchy yet punk-infused anthem “Technodrone” and smoldering blues rock standout "The Devil Comes With A Smile", today the Australian four-piece have shared a brand new video! The furious “Strange, Strange Times” punches from 0 to 60 at the start of its five-and-a-half minutes before frontman Russell Clark brings the listener back down to earth with his ominous, Jim Morrison-esque croons of blissful ignorance amid relentless chaos.

Watch the brand new video for "Strange, Strange Times"

"Strange, Strange Times is about anxiety," the band comments. "The world seems to be getting weirder and weirder every year and we are becoming more and more in touch with everything that is happening on earth as it happens. It’s impossible to process and impossible to make sense of. Strange, Strange Times is the low hum that we all carry around with us every day, the itch on our back that we can’t scratch, it’s the first cut in a thousand cuts. Take a deep breath, close your eyes and count to ten."

Each song on their new album is about a different state of mind in this indeed strange, strange time. Both lyrically and musically, THE UGLY KINGS have created a captivating and enthralling ride, and in a scene in which gimmick-free, angsty, inspired rock n’ roll is becoming increasingly difficult to come by, Strange, Strange Times is a breath of welcomed air!

Pre-Order Strange, Strange Times HERE

Strange, Strange Times will be available in North America in the following formats:

-CD Digipack

-1LP Gatefold Black

-1LP Gatefold Transparent Yellow w/ Red Marble (Napalm mailorder only - limited to 100)

-1LP Gatefold Rose Gold (Napalm mailorder only - limited to 200)

-Digital Album

[1LP Gatefold Transparent Yellow w/ Red Marble (Napalm mailorder only - limited to 100)]

THE UGLY KINGS is:

Christos Athanasias – guitar

Nicolas Dumont – bass

Joel Martin – drums

Russell Clark - vocals

SWEDEN'S FANS OF THE DARK RELEASE OFFICIAL DEBUT SINGLE 'ESCAPE FROM HELL'

FEATURES GUEST APPEARANCE FROM RYAN ROXIE

FULL-LENGTH DEBUT SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE IN LATE 2021

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to release the official debut single from Sweden's Fans Of The Dark, 'Escape From Hell'. The band is one of the most exciting things you'll hear emerging from the fruitful hard rock scene in Sweden, showcasing a tight, inventive musical approach with absolutely outstanding vocals. 'Escape From Hell' can be streamed on your preferred music service

HERE: https://orcd.co/escapefrom

The song features a special guitar solo appearance from Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie. Ryan and Fans Of The Dark drummer Freddie Allen had previously collaborated on another project, so Freddie reached out to Ryan asking if he would be willing to add some of his guitar magic to the track, which he indeed has.

This single was mixed and mastered by Mike Palace (Palace, Kent Hilli), who will do the same for the band's full-length debut. Frontiers anticipates releasing the band's debut album in late 2021, so stay tuned....

Fans Of The Dark is an exciting new band formed in the summer of 2020 by Freddie Allen, drummer and main songwriter, and lead vocalist Alex Falk. Bassist Robert Majd (Captain Black Beard, Metalite, Nighthawk) and guitarist Oscar Bromvall (Palace, Code Red) round out the line-up. Freddie and Alex went to high school together in Stockholm, Sweden and after a few years reconnected recently with a vision to create a band which would mix the melodies and approach of classic and melodic rock with elements of the great metal music of the '80s.

Lineup:

Alex Falk - vocals

Freddie Allen - drummer

Oscar Bromvall - guitars

Robert Majd - bass

CAT DOWLING releases 'Freedom" single

“Remarkable-voiced Cat Dowling's solo debut considerably exceeds expectations and previous endeavours, delivering an impressive collection of slow-burning melancholic indie rock” ~ Sunday Business Post

“It's her incredible vocals that resonate. When mercurial, she is reminiscent of the gutsy Karen O. When the pace slows, the respectful tone evokes Kristin Hersh” ~ Sunday Times

"Cat Dowling’s vocals, melodicism and pop sensibility are brilliant... introspective and heartfelt... passionate and liberating" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

“The strongest collection of her career. She has exceeded expectations with an LP throbbing with anger and ennui” ~ Irish Times, Irish Independent

“An artist with a lot to say and plenty of bewitching ways to say it. Excellent” ~ RTE

“Truly a talent we can now believe in” ~ Mail on Sunday

Dublin-based indie pop artist Cat Dowling presents 'Freedom', a lush slice of soulful pop perfection, well-timed for the easing of lockdown restrictions happening in many countries and inspired by a life-changing occasion for Cat. The Kilkenny-born artist will release her new album in autumn.

Cat Dowling's voice has been lauded as one of the most impressive and evocative in Irish contemporary music. Against the backdrop of beautiful ambient and eclectic soundscapes, her beautifully dark pop songs and her convincingly intimate vocals will grasp and resonate with you from the outset.

Produced by Gerry Horan with Dowling as co-producer, and mixed by Ger McDonnell (The Cure, U2, Van Morrison, Martha Wainwright, Shane McGowan, Sinead O'Connor), this was partially recorded at Crossroads Studio in Kilkenny, which housed the town's first pirate radio station. with support from Ireland's Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media.

“I wrote this song just after the birth of my second child. It was the early hours of the morning and he was sleeping on my chest. The days had no plan and I loved those quiet hours in the dead of the night when the world slept. The lines and melody landed together. I didn’t know where they came from at the time but now they make sense – it’s a song about being free to be the person we’re born to be without the baggage and shackles of what went before us,” says Cat Dowling.

Earlier this year, Dowling released the first single ‘Trouble’, making quite a big splash in her homeland, with a fantastic video by BAFTA award-winning director Fergal Costello. Based on a black comedy concept, it was filmed in winter in the Wicklow mountains, telling the story of a dark, comedic and violent tale that takes place outside of Belfast in 1981.

In 2013, Dowling debuted with ‘The Believer’ LP, ranked in numerous ‘Best of Year’ music polls, including The Sunday Times. The title track was the closing track on the ground-breaking second series of ‘Banshee’, produced by Alan Ball (Six Feet Under, American Beauty, True Blood) and appeared on the ‘Witches of East End’ TV series, featuring Julia Ormond. The song ‘Somebody Else’ also featured in ‘My name is Emily’, alongside Lisa Hannigan, Jake Bugg and James Vincent McMorrow.

Cat has also lent her vocals on many collaborative projects, the most recent selected for a closing track on ABC’s ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ with Emmy-winning actress Viola Davis.

Dowling previously fronted Babelfish, which morphed into successful electro/dream-pop outift Alphastates. As the front woman and main songwriter, she released two albums and gained admirers for the raw energy and stage presence, as well as her hushed and raw deliveries.

On June 25, 'Freedom' will be available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Fans can expect the release of Cat Dowling's next long-player later this year.

CREDITS
Produced by Gerry Horan
Co-produced by Cat Dowling
Recorded by Karl Odlum, Gerry Horan, Jed Parle
Mixed by Ger McDonnell
Mastered by Fergal Davis
Performed by Cat Dowling, Gerry Horan, Jeremey Hickey, Marja Gaynor.
Music and Lyrics written by Cat Dowling (ISRC: TCAFP2198968)


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Dublin's KEELEY shares 'You Never Made It That Far’, livestream & live dates

"Arranged around a mesmerizing movement of drifting guitars and fuzzy vocals" ~ American Songwriter (Nashville)

"Incredibly talented and unique... in a universe of less brilliant stars. Keeley is certainly a refreshing discovery" ~ Big Takeover Magazine (New York)

"Fantastic... bold and unique approach to music of our new favourite Irish band... obvious talent for bridging the decades in this timeless sound" ~ Spill Magazine (Toronto)

"Takes all the best parts of British music in the 1990’s and grants it a second breath in the New Twenties" ~ Moths and Giraffes (London)

"A thrilling headrush... a band whose intrigue grows the more you discover about them” ~ Even The Stars (Manchester)

"As much of a blast from the past as it is poised to anchor many of this summer’s playlists" ~ Global Texan Chronicles (Germany)

"Dreamy and psychedelic, at times high energy and at times melancholic, but always pensive, always with a mission... Combining elements of Tamaryn, Lush, Ride, Medicine, Slowdive and Men I Trust" ~ Amplify Music Magazine (Toronto)

Dublin-based indie pop artist Keeley presents 'You Never Made It That Far, the final video clip from her debut 'Brave Warrior' EP and a beautiful downtempo, trip hop, electro indie exploration of the dark subject matter she has become known for.

For five years, Keeley has been publishing 'The Keeley Chronicles' blog, dedicated to the harrowing and mystifying case of murdered German tourist Inga-Maria Hauser in 1988. Working closely with Northern Irish police, senior politicians and Inga’s legal representatives in Northern Ireland to advance and resolve this notorious case, she is keeping the memory of this beautiful and mysterious soul alive.

This is the most electronic and darkest cut from the four-track EP, recently released via Dimple Discs, and follows on from the success of her current single 'The Glitter and The Glue', which has received airplay in over 40 countries including multiple spins on BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq show, play on SiriusXM in the USA (including legendary DJ Rodney Bingenheimer’s show) and has reached #1 on the Radio Indie Alliance Chart, a coalition over a hundred radio stations broadcasting on four continents.

On August 11 (9pm GMT), Keeley will be live-streamed from The Workman’s Clubas part of the 2021 Dublin Quays Festival via the Festival’s YouTube channel and Facebook. This is the band's first live appearance of 2021 and the first with new drummer Tim O’Donovan. The festival takes place until August 29 at four different venues, featuring 16 new and established Irish acts, including fellow Dimple Discs artists Sack and Eileen Gogan, as well as The Pale, Bitch Falcon, A Ritual Sea and Birds Of Olympus.

On October 13, Keeley performs as headliner at Whelan's Main Room for the first time in 2021 with support from label-mate Dragon Welding (The Wolfounds' Andy Golding).

Dimple Discs is a London label with deep Irish music connections. Founded in 2018 by The Undertones guitarist Damian O'Neill and former Stereolab publicist Brian O'Neill, it has grown to encompass such artists as Cathal Coughlan (The Fatima Mansions, Microdisney), Eileen Gogan, Kev Hopper, Dragon Welding, Nick Haeffner, Telefis, Baby Shakes and SACK.

'Brave Warrior' is now available everywhere online, including Spotify and Bandcamp. Fans can look forward to a full-length album in 2022, as Keeley is already recording it at Darklands Audio in Dublin, where Fontaines D.C. also recorded their first album.

CREDITS
Keeley – Vocals & Guitars
Alan Maguire – Keyboards, Guitars & Programming
All songs written by Keeley
except You Never Made It That Far by Keeley/Kiang
Published by Copyright Control
Produced and engineered by Alan Maguire
Mixed by Alan Maguire and Keeley
Recorded in Portobello, Dublin
Mastering by Anthony Chapman, London
Photography and art direction by Keeley
Front cover image by Maaike van Liempt
Keeley logo by Gav Icon Hodgins
Layout by Bruce Brand at Arthole
This record is dedicated to the memory of Inga Maria Hauser - the bravest warrior (1969-1988).


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NEW VIDEO ALERT! Temple Balls "Thunder From The North” (Live)

We have been LOVING all the killer feedback you guys have been giving us on Finland's Temple Balls new album "Pyromide". The guys are busy rehearsing and gearing up for their upcoming tour with H.E.A.T in support of the album, but in the meantime, they graciously filmed a couple live performances in the studio for us. Check out this one for 'Thunder From The North'! Stay tuned as there are more to come…

Watch the video “Thunder From The North” (Live)

If you haven't heard their new album yet, then do yourself a favor and give it a listen

HERE: https://orcd.co/templeballs

GOAT TORMENT Signs to Season of Mist

Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of GOAT TORMENT! The Belgian blackened death outfit will be releasing their third studio album in the fall of 2021. Stay tuned!

GOAT TORMENT comments on the signing: "Six years after the release of 'Sermons To Death,' Goat Torment is back with a third studio album. We are proud to announce that we have teamed up with Season of Mist to unleash this beast! With fierce we extend the path of Death and Darkness."

For a glimpse of what's to come, check out GOAT TORMENT's Bandcamp HERE

Genre: Blackened Death Metal

GOAT TORMENT was formed in 2008 by Kwel and K.J. with the intention to create music as a weapon of mass destruction and to annihilate everything which the so-called society stands for. For a start Kwel was supposed to play bass and K.J. would handle the vocals. But they didn’t find a guitarist who fitted with the ideology on a serious level. Thus Kwel decided to handle all the guitar parts and K.J.. started to play bass. After some months of research, the band recruited drummer Perversor. Then the band released a 4-track demo tape, released in 2009 through Terrorghoul Productions from Austria. The reactions were tremendous and bigger labels contacted the band interested to release the future offerings of GOAT TORMENT.

At this point, the band shared stages all over Europe with bands such as Grave Miasma, Hell Militia, Enthroned, Black Crucifixion, Black Witchery, The Devil’s blood…to name but a few. At the beginning of 2010 GT had to part ways with drummer Perversor due to musical differences.

During the early days of April 2010 a new burning entity was found: S. claimed the throne behind the battery. The Death wielding Trinity of GOAT TORMENTwas complete. New songs were written, gigs were played and blood was shed.

Exactly one year later, the band entered the infamous Blackout Studio in Brussels (BE) to record some tracks for two upcoming releases: A 7” split EP with The Beast which was released at the beginning of 2012 and later that year another 7” EP , called “Into The Mouth of the Serpent”. Directly after the split EP was released, Kwel an S. decided to part ways with K.J.. due to different views about their future. In that moment GT decided to go on as a duet recruiting session members for live-shows.

The band returned to Blackout Studio in the fall of 2012 to record their first full-length album 'Dominande Tenebrae' ,which was released in February 2013 by Amor Fati Productions from Germany. After a year of a few European shows, the band had their first live appearance on American soil (Maryland Deathfest XII). The band had plans to go on as a four piece, but that didn't work out because of different views. A South American tour was planned for August 2014 with the Belgian maniacs of ENTHRONED, but the two bands were forced to cancel one month before due to the irresponsible promoter.

In September 2014, S. decided to leave the band, due to other personal priorities and having no time anymore for drumming. It didn't take long for Kwel to find somebody to take over the hammers. A new era began and Torturer (Mor Dagor, Bethlehem, ex-Belphegor) joined GOAT TORMENT as a new full member, so the duo was complete again. The band returned to Blackout Multimedia Studio in the beginning of 2015 to record their second full-length album.

In the summer of 2015, 'Sermons To Death' was released by Amor Fati Productions. The band toured the US West Coast in October 2015, accompanied by Saroth and Vagus Nox as live members. Shortly after, Vagus Nox joined forces to write new material. At the end of 2020, the third studio album had been completed.

Lineup:
Kwel: Guitars, Bass & Vocals
Torturer: Drums

Links:
www.goattorment.com
www.facebook.com/Goattorment
www.instagram.com/goattorment
www.goattorment.bandcamp.com

For more on GOAT TORMENT, visit the band's official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and BANDCAMP.

Satellite Citi's Anticipated New Album "Fear Tactics" To Be Released 9/3 With Themes Around Ending Stigma Of Mental Health; L.A. Rock Band Celebrates With Troubadour Show 9/4

Satellite Citi

Anticipated New Album Fear Tactics

To Be Released September 3

Driven By Early Singles “Antibody” Featuring

Crobot’s Brandon Yeagley Premiered Via Loudwire &

“Empath” Premiered Via MXDWN, With Themes Around

Ending Stigma Of Mental Health & Tackling Societal Issues

Los Angeles Hard Rock Duo Will Celebrate

Album Release With Show At Troubadour September 4

Proceeds Benefitting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund &

Check Your Head Podcast

Band’s Music Recently Featured In Documentary

Long Live Rock…Celebrate The Chaos

(Photo by Eddie Kasparian)

After giving several tempting teases with a few singles released in the past year, the on-the-rise L.A.-based hard rock duo Satellite Citi will self-release their anticipated new full-length album Fear Tactics on September 3 – a follow-up to their acclaimed 2018 debut EP Negative Space.

Helmed by producer Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, Placebo, Liz Phair, Touche Amore), Fear Tactics sonically features a wide range of inspiration from Black Sabbath to Muse to Halestorm. And the message of the album thematically centers around the importance of mental health, while also representing the band’s own struggles of coping with fear and anxiety, even more apparent in today’s culture.

“Musically, Fear Tactics is a hard rock record and undoubtedly heavier than our previous work. We strive to find a good balance between bringing back guitar riffs, and having memorable vocal melodies,” says the band.

As Huffington Post has declared of the band, “Satellite Citi are on the road to delivering audiences with music that tackles important issues that our society is facing today.”

Their latest singles highlight this focal point for the band. Released in May, “Empath” is centered around the five stages of grief – Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance – and aimed to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. The acoustic version of the song premiered via MXDWN here: https://music.mxdwn.com/2021/06/11/news/mxdwn-premiere-satellite-citi-shine-a-light-on-mental-health-in-new-video-for-empath/

In late 2020, Satellite Citi also released “Antibody,” featuring Crobot’s Brandon Yeagley, dedicated to the people of Armenia and bringing awareness to the latest attacks on the country beginning in late September 2020 that killed hundreds of innocent civilians and displaced thousands more. See the evocative music video premiered by Loudwire here: https://loudwire.com/satellite-citi-antibody-video/

The band, featuring drummer/vocalist Anna Gevorkian and guitarist Shaunt Sulahian, are both Armenian-Americans born and raised in Los Angeles. They first launched Satellite Citi in 2015 with the eloquent track “Rock Bottom” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Fear Tactics continues their promising trajectory.

Preorders for Fear Tactics can be reserved via the band’s Bandcamp page: https://satelliteciti.bandcamp.com/

All preorders will come with an automatic, free digital download of the acoustic version of the track “Empath.”

To celebrate the release of the album, Satellite Citi will host an all-ages album release show at Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA on Saturday, September 4. The bill also features Love Ghost and supporting acts Chasing Desolation and Hvnted.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, and a percentage of ticket sales will be donated to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and the Check Your Head Podcast in support of mental health and music industry professionals in need. Masks will be required in accordance with local guidelines and the band will be giving out Satellite Citimasks at the show. Buy tickets here (including a free shirt with the purchase of 2 tickets):

https://www.seetickets.us/event/Satellite-Citi/431869

A regular fixture on the stages in their hometown of Los Angeles, Satellite Citi is joined live by two anonymous Spacewalkers on bass and guitar that further taps into the band’s curiosity of other realms and advanced life forms. The band’s name, in fact, is based off of the idea of a city, outside of our galaxy, where people communicate with their minds.

In addition to music, Anna and Shaunt love video games and writing—they are currently working on their first original sci-fi graphic novel called Spacewalker with former DC editor Jim Higgins, that will coincide with a new concept EP in 2022. Satellite Citi also has five songs featured in the recently released rock documentary Long Live Rock…Celebrate The Chaos, directed by Jonathan McHugh, that features bands such as Metallica, Korn, Slipknot, and Rob Zombie. The trailer can be viewed HERE. As well the band’s song “Getaway” is featured in the new show “The Freak Brothers.”

Find Satellite Citi Online

Official Website: www.satelliteciti.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/satelliteciti

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SatelliteCiti

Instagram: www.instagram.com/satelliteciti

Twitter: www.twitter.com/satelliteciti

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4laO1AzROVryZq7KcHnDfL?si=w8EQQITFTmCXRVaPyNUjHQ

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THE JEREMY EDGE PROJECT ANNOUNCE LIVE DATES FOR SUMMER AND FALL

This summer/fall of 2021, the Jeremy Edge Project will be hitting the road to do some shows in the northeast.

The band will be sharing a bill with Randy Hansen's Hendrix Experience on August 28th in Addison, NY, and also co-headlining the Cowanesque Rock and Blues Fest in Knoxville PA with Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentleman on September 5th.

Edge: "It feels great to be playing live again. 2020 was a rough year for everyone, but I am still grateful we got a chance to write and record a lot of music. Now it's time to get out there and get to work!"

A video performance of the Cream/Robert Johnson classic, "Crossroads" (cover by The Jeremy Edge Project -The Garage Sessions) can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/UCFo9Ja2t2E

Currently supporting the 2020 self-titled release and recent "Garage Session" series of videos, Edge has a new full length album in the works, and is looking forward to a late 2021 release as follow up to the 2020 debut. That LP was released on vinyl, CD and digital outlets, with the single "Firedancer" hitting #9 on Foundations and #22 on Billboard's indicator charts.

The album featured guest appearances by Brett Hestla and legendary blues guitarist Josh Smith.

The trio, which features Ray Geida on drums and John Delowery on bass, also recently won the Central Pennsylvania Music Association award for "Best Rock Band”.

Edge: "The new record is shaping up to be another mixed concoction of styles. Not a ‘true blues’ record, not just ‘throwback 70s,’ and certainly not all modern rock, but it's all going to be mixed in there. I've been getting back into the stuff my older sisters used to expose me to growing up - all the great 70s and early 80s stuff people forget like, Grand Funk, Rare Earth, Uriah Heep, April Wine, Aldo Nova, Johnny WInter, Free, T Rex, Humble Pie, James Gang etc., and it's coming out in the music. I've been on a soul kick lately too. It's going to be fun!"

August 7 THE BARN AT HILLSPRINGS FARM ADDISON NY
August 28 MOE TOWN w RANDY HANSEN ADDISON NY
September 5 COWANESQUE BLUES & ROCK FESTIVAL KNOXVILLE PA
September 18 TAP AT HUMBOLDT DEPOT HAZLETON PA
October 2 THE INFAMOUS SPORTS ZOO LANSFORD PA
October 16th GASLIGHT WELLSBORO PA
October 23 TOURIST INN w SO LOW HELLAM PA

Check out the live show dates and more music from Jeremy Edge at jeremyedge.com

ATLAS Share New Single "VERI" - New Album 'UKKO' Out October 22

Finnish metalcore band ATLAS have shared their new single "VERI", along with a visualizer. "VERI" (Which is Finnish for 'blood') is the third single off the new studio album 'UKKO' - coming October 22nd, 2021 via Long Branch Records. The song is about the journey of healing and letting go.

Listen to 'VERI' and pre-order the new album 'UKKO' here:

https://smarturl.it/atlas_ukko

Guitarist Tuomas Kurikka about the new single "VERI":

"'VERI' is one of the most dynamic songs from the upcoming album with so many different genres and influences mixed together. A true sacrifice for the northern gods."

UKKO is the second studio album by the Finnish metal band ATLAS. On the 11 new tracks the 5-piece from Tampere presents a new sonic palette and steps into a new direction for the band. For UKKO, ATLAS drew inspiration from Finnish folk music and poetry, combining these influences with the dark soundscapes and dynamic songwriting for which the band is already known. Lyrically and thematically UKKO explores themes of death, healing, rebirth and faith, presented in a seamlessly blended mix of English and Finnish. The album is mixed and mastered by Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Oceano, Humanity's Last Breath, Born of Osiris) who was able to bring his unique approach and sound to the album.

ATLAS Line Up:

Patrik Nuorteva - Vocals

Leevi Luoto - Guitar & Vocals

Kevin Apostol - Bass

Tuomas Kurikka - Guitar & Vocals

Aku Karjalainen - Drums

“This is GWAR” Feature Length Documentary to Debut at This Year’s Fantastic Fest September 23rd-30th in Austin, TX

“This is GWAR,” is the powerful story of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. The film will premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX.

The feature documentary includes interviews with the band members, both past and present, as well as other artists including Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennnon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry, including never before seen footage of legendary GWAR frontman Dave Brockie.

Bob Gorman, author of Let There Be GWAR (2015), and long time artist and performer for GWAR had this to say about the film; “The story that emerges shows the trials and tribulations of GWAR. The founders of this band deserve credit, and that perspective is in there, but it also follows the story of those who have lived with the band and sought to keep it alive these many years.”

Directed by Scott Barber (Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story), with producers Tommy Avallone (Bill Murray Stories), and Josh Goldbloom (V/H/S/94). Executive Producers include Bill Parks, Zach Blair, Matthew Helderman, and Luke Taylor. The film was edited by Casey Matthews.

Don’t miss GWAR this Fall on the “Scumdogs 30th Anniversary” tour, featuring support from Napalm Death, Eyehategod and Madball on selected dates. See a complete list of shows and purchase tickets HERE