GODSIZE RECORDS Sign SINSHRIFT; Announce New Album & Music Video

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Pre-Sale Link : https://www.godsizestore.com/sinshrift

Phoenix Arizona's Alt-Metal darlings, SINSHRIFT have announced their signing to GODSIZE RECORDS for the release of their debut full length, Sinshrift, to be released on September 10th. In conjunction, SINSHRIFT have also released a music video for the lead single, "Run", which can be viewed below.

This self-titled full length is an album that demands your attention, with all 10 tracks being strong candidates for the playlists. Their sound is accurately described as "melodic, aggressive and infectious", each track a tale of honest conviction from vocalist Trenton Valenzuela.

"We’re incredibly excited to be joining the Godsize Records family!" says Valenzuela. "We couldn’t be happier to be surrounded by such creative and hard working individuals that share the same vision and passion for the band."

In regards to the bands lead single and music video, “Run” is a great introduction to the band for those who haven’t heard us before - it’s melodic, catchy, and intense!"

He adds, "With the release of our album, and a performance at Blue Ridge Rock Festival coming up for us in September, we are very excited to be further establishing the unique connection that we have with our fans."

Godsize Records A&R Scott Rose fell in love with the band right away, saying "I have been watching the progress of Sinshrift for years now. Great kids. Great live show. Catchy radio songs with a dark twist. I look forward to watching them become a powerhouse!"

Catch them live at this years Blue Ridge Rock Fest in Danville, Virginia on Sunday September 12th!

TOUR DATES: 
September 3rd - The Rebel Lounge - Phoenix, Arizona 
September 12th - Blue Ridge Rock Fest - Danville, Virginia

SINSHRIFT is : Trenton Valenzuela - John Oeinck - Lee Dehmer - David Davis

ANETTE OLZON (The Dark Element, ex-Nightwish) Releases New Single "Fantastic Fanatic"

New Album 'Strong' Coming September 10th via Frontiers Music SRL

ANETTE OLZON has released another single from her upcoming LP. Please enjoy the tremendous track "Fantastic Fanatic", which will be stuck in your head immediately after hearing it.

Olzon's new studio album, 'Strong', comes out September 10th, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl on CD/LP/Digital. Pre-orders are available now at: https://orcd.co/anettestrong

Also out now:

“Parasite” (music video): https://youtu.be/eEbQWMOPBO0

“Sick Of You” (lyric video): https://youtu.be/fwVDWvxcvQk

This will be Anette's second solo album, following 2014's "Shine," and offers a harder, faster musical offering compared to the debut. More importantly, "Strong" stakes a claim for Anette’s well-deserved standing as one of the world's top female metal vocalists.

All in all, 'Strong' is an album that masters the borders between heaviness and hookiness, all while showing an artist who doesn't rest on her laurels, but heads boldly into the future.

LINE-UP:

Anette Olzon - Vocals

Magnus Karlsson - Guitars

Anders Köllerfors - Drums

Johan Husgafvel – Bass

“BROTHERS IN ARMS” ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM FEATURING MEMBERS OF SAVATAGE, DIAMOND HEAD, KINGD

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THE COLLECTIVE THAT IS “BROTHERS IN ARMS” ARE SET TO RELEASE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT. FEATURING MEMBERS OF SAVATAGE, DIAMOND HEAD, KINGDOM COME, LAST IN LINE, FM, ANGEL, MOXY, AND MANY MORE!


Borthers In Arms is the brainchild of guitarist/composer Jack Frost (Savatage, Seven Witches, Lizzy Borden, etc…), who along with several recruited iconic rock brothers, has made it his mission to prove rock music will never die. The guys unified to take a stand against the doubters and cynics who have claimed that it's simply not possible to resurrect this celebrated music in which so many lasting and fond memories were built around. Banding together, Jack & the Brothers forged ahead with one main goal: To make quality music that would both represent and immortalize the days of the sold-out legendary rock venues, to show the world that rock is not just a thing of the past.

Their first single and video for “Last To Know” will be out on August 20th and features Jack along with vocalist Andrew Freeman (Last In Line, Lynch Mob, Hurricane), drummer Karl Wilcox (Diamond Head), bassist Alex Jansen (Hardline) and keyboardist Charlie Calv (Angel). Jack had this to say about the track, “Well, I was listening to the debut from Badlands, & realized that I just always loved Jake’s tone and feel on that album…& let’s be honest, Ray Gilllan was a god among gods…So with that in mind, I kept hearing this riff and it took me like 3-4 days to find the balance between that classic rock sound and the feel of today. When it was done I was like, “Man, this feels so good…”I sent the track to Karl and sure enough, he put his Bonzo feel to it and yeah, just Wow! Then Alex’s bass was added & it was so brutal that it really made it drive. Charlie’s keyboards came next & gave it a total John Lord vibe with that iconic Hammond B3 tone, & it just blew me away. Finally the task of who can sing this & write the words & a hook was up. Andrew immediately came to my mind because I love the Last In Line albums. Andrew’s power and melodies are spine tingling to say the least. His ability to compose lyrics is amazing & his tone is so classic. The hook he wrote was killer, & it made me want to hear it over and over again. I’m just so honored that I’m a part of this monster track…”, Andrew continues, “Jack and I have been threatening to work on a project together for a long time. That being said I’m very excited to be involved with “Brothers in Arms” project. The songs we wrote have a lot of the elements that made me want to make music my life. Pulling from mutual influences, that I would like to hear more of in today’s rock music, we created a some timeless anthems. Pure rock fury for the masses! “

Pre-save the album and single here:https://bit.ly/2VFISX5

View video here:

While Jack may have initially instigated this idea, the other musicians involved with this project were immediately on board & ready to go, right from Day One. All collectively working on this throughout the industry wide COVID-19 lockdown and giving all the musicians a place to come together and collaborate. Brothers In Arms also features Keith St John (Kingdom Come, Montrose), Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot), Steve Overland (FM, Overland), Nick Walsh (Moxy, Slik Toxik), Jesse Damon (Silent Rage), Todd Poole (Roxy Blue, Saliva), plus special guests Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon) and Mick Mahan (Pat Benatar).

The full album is set to drop on September 24th with the second single “Bitch Is Crazy” featuring Keith St John coming out on September 10th. Deko Entertainment president Bruce Pucciarello had this to say about the labels hopes for the ongoing collaboration of Brothers In Arms, “This is hold your hairpiece in place rock music, served up Jack Frost style. To me, BIA is Jack's very best work to date. He did an incredible job utilizing a wealth of insanely talented musical artists. Excellent tunes too....Everyone at Deko is excited to be involved. ”

You can pre-order the album now and there are limited edition bundles available (while supplies last), which can be ordered via: https://bit.ly/3jDgH36

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Rising Metal Stars TETRARCH Announce U.S. Tour Dates with Headliners ATREYU

Rising Metal Stars TETRARCH Reveal Blistering Music Video for Album Track "Stitch Me Up"

New Album, Unstable, Out Now via Napalm Records

Order HERE

Kicking Off Tour Dates with Atreyu & Nonpoint on September 3

Get Tickets HERE

Rising metal stars TETRARCH recently released their trailblazing sophomore full-length album, Unstable, to rave reviews and worldwide acclaim, and also announced a slew of fall tour dates with bands such as Atreyu, Nonpoint and more (see below for a full listing). In anticipation of the return of touring season, the band is thrilled to unleash a blistering new music video for the hard-charging album anthem "Stitch Me Up".

Lead guitarist Diamond Rowe says:

“Shooting the video for 'Stitch Me Up' was super fun and we are honestly thrilled with how it came out. The way the storyline was shot has such a cinematic feel to it and the finished product just looks awesome.

The theme of this video is kind of about being an outcast in your everyday life. You can sometimes feel like a complete freak when it seems like no one else sees things the same way that you do or has common interests, but finally meeting up with people that are like you can make you feel safe and whole. It reminds me a lot of all of us in the heavy music community and how we may be looked at in strange ways, but when we’re all together we are just one big happy family sharing our love of music.”

Watch the hard-hitting new music video for "Stitch Me Up"

Make sure to catch TETRARCH's highly anticipated return to the road this fall! Fans have several chances to witness the band - first, kicking off on September 3, TETRARCH will join Atreyu and Nonpoint for five dates. Shortly afterward, the band will perform at Inkcarceration Festival in Mansfield, OH, before hitting the road again in early November with headliners Atreyu and fellow special guests Crown The Empire, Saul and Defying Decay. See below for all current tour dates and click HERE for more information.

TETRARCH with Atreyu & Nonpoint:

9/3: Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center

9/4: Newport, KY @ Ovation

9/5: Madison, WI @ The Sylvee

9/7: Wichita, KS @ Temple Live

9/8: Fort Smith, AR @ Temple Live

Festival Date:

9/12: Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration Festival

TETRARCH with Atreyu, Crown The Empire, Saul & Defying Decay:

11/9: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar And Grill

11/10: Houston, TX @ The Warehouse

11/11: New Orleans, LA @ Republic NOLA

11/15: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

11/16: Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

11/17: Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live

11/19: Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian

11/20: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

11/21: New York, NY @ Webster Hall

11/22: Clifton Park, NY @ Empire Live

11/23: Hartford, CT @ The Webster

11/24: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

11/26: Detroit, MI @ The Majestic

11/27: Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

11/30: Cleveland, OH @ The Agora

12/1: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection

12/2: Joliet, IL @ The Forge

12/3: Belvidere, IL @ The Apollo Theater AC

12/4: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre

12/6: Kansas City, MO @ The Truman

12/7: Denver, CO @ The Summit

12/9: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

12/10: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

12/11: Portland, OR @ Roseland

12/12: Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile

12/14: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst

12/15: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

12/16: Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory

Cruise Dates:

2/16-21, 2022: Voragos: Destination Lunasea Beach Cruise

Order Unstable HERE

Produced by the band and Dave Otero (Cattle Decapitation, Allegaeon, Khemmis), 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 six million combined cross-platform streams to date. Follow up single "You Never Listen" received support from SiriusXM, HardDrive, Full Metal Jackie and many more of the country's leading active rock outlets, while one of their most recent singles, "Negative Noise", has reached nearly one million views on YouTube and counting.

“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) -

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 is charging back into the major touring scene 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

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

Progressive/Melodic Death Metal Band PERSEFONE Signs Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records!

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Progressive/Melodic Death Metal Band PERSEFONE Signs Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records!

“There are too few bands doing what PERSEFONE is doing. And that's a good thing, because there's a fine line between the mastery on display here and the musical train wrecks that are sure to follow by less accomplished artists.”

- Decibel Magazine -

Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of the outstanding progressive/melodic death metal band PERSEFONE. Hailing out of Andorra, the five-piece outfit is known for the creation of rich soundscapes and technically precise work that sets new standards in modern extreme progressive metal.

Founded in 2001, PERSEFONE has released five studio albums, each one showcasing the band’s myriad of musical principles: high technicality, distinct melodies, plenty of head-turning riffs and musical acrobatics. The band has toured worldwide with notable acts like Obituary and Leprous, and has hit the stages of important festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Metal Days, Brutal Assault, ProgPower and 70,000 Tons of Metal.

For their previous albums, the band collaborated with producers such Jens Bogren (At The Gates, Haken, The Ocean), Logan Mader (Gojira, Periphery, Once Human) and Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe, Epica). Currently, PERSEFONE have finished recording their 6th studio album, which will be released in early 2022. The album is mixed by David Castillo, who has worked with genre greats like Leprous, Soen and Opeth, and mastered by Tony Lindgren (Enslaved, Ihsahn, Sepultura).

PERSEFONE comment the signing:

"We are excited to announce that we have signed a worldwide deal with the renowned label Napalm Records. Since we started working on the new album, we knew we wanted to bring this whole experience that is Persefone to a new level. Teaming up with Napalm Records will allow us to reach a new stage we couldn’t get to otherwise and we can't wait to show you all what we’ve been working on these last few years. Stay tuned for more announcements about our new album and tours coming up!

The amount of hours and resources we have put into this release is way beyond any other album we have ever conceived. We have put the question mark on every little detail - from the writing process to the very last production element. Also, the commitment David has shown during this whole process definitely shows in the final sound of the album as it sounds huge, powerful and very organic. For us, every new album means a new challenge to surpass and this particular one has been no exception. For the first time ever we couldn’t be happier with the result. Much love.”

Sebastian Muench, A&R at Napalm Records adds:

"PERSEFONE's album ‘Aathma’ is unquestionably one of most creative and inspiring progressive metal albums in the last decade! Having eagerly listened to some of the new songs, fans can expect another masterpiece! I am looking forward to work with PERSEFONE and the Welkin Entertainment Management around Tim and Rahul. Welcome to the Napalm family!"

The album’s release is planned for early 2022. Stay tuned for more news!

PERSEFONE is:

Marc Martins – vocals

Miguel “Moe” Espinosa – keyboards and vocals

Carlos Lozano – guitar

Filipe Baldaia – guitar

Toni Mestre – bass

Sergi “ Bobby” Verdeguer - drums

Oceanhoarse Release Debut Album and are Third Most Added Band in all US Metal Radio!

Helsinki -based heavy metal group Oceanhoarse have released their hotly anticipated debut studio album, titled Dead Reckoning, out NOW on Noble Demon! 
With crushing riffs, vocal harmonies and high voltage arrangements, the band's brand new full-length record is a true statement by a group, that's willing to explore things in their very own style, instead of sticking to any kind of average formula.

Not only are they successful with their singles on Spotify (Oceanhoarse's singles have been streamed almost two million times only on Spotify), but also in the important week of album release, the Finnish four-piece is the third most added band in ALL US metal radio!

http://metalcontraband.com/metal/metal-chart/

Oceanhoarse might be a newcomer in the field of heavy metal, but fast and loud they are going to take the scene by storm!

Dead Reckoning is out NOW and you can get it right here: https://snd.click/reckoning

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Dark Station Release Re-imagined Version of Their Single "GHOST" + Official Music Video; 'Afterlight Tour' Dates this September!!

Buy/Stream Dark Station Music:

https://linktr.ee/darkstation

Dark Station released the re-imagined version of their single "GHOST" to all major platforms. This version of the single will be included on their upcoming 5-song EP titled Afterlight that features re-imagined songs from their previous album Down in the Dark. In addition, the band announced the "Afterlight Tour" in support of the EP that begins on September 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada at Taverna Costera.

"I really wanted to paint a picture of how much effort it takes to make a relationship work. There are ups and downs, but in the end someone makes the ride worthwhile. It can be the most beautiful and the most painful thing ever. This song is about one of those wounds that never fully heals" says the band's vocalist, Nathan Spades.

"We filmed this video in Big Bear, California at a spot called the Dam Keeper's house. The building was constructed in 1890, so it had seen better days, but what's left of it made for the perfect background to our music video. Robyn August handled the directing and editing duties again on this one" adds Kyle Ort, the band's guitarist.

"GHOST" Official Music Video:

Dark Station released their anticipated debut full length album Down in the Dark on October 25, 2019. The band premiered four videos leading up to the release, all of which can be seen below.

DARK STATION - Heroes (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0nWUuUP0gg

DARK STATION - Obvious (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy6xLeN_kek

DARK STATION - No Life (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFYT24YXnZA

DARK STATION - Villain (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsnfp6Dsqzc

In the spring of 2018, five Southern California musicians came together, leaving their respective projects behind, to form a new band. A band with the ability to seamlessly transition from crushingly heavy riffs to unforgettably haunting melodies and lyrics. With inspiration drawing from the top late 90's and early 00's rock bands, there's a certain familiarity to the music that's refreshing and yet evolved into what can only be described as Dark Station. With rock on the rise, Dark Station has risen to the challenge of aiding in rock's revival.

This is the new age. This is Dark Station.

Dark Station is: 
Nathan Spades- Vocals 
Kyle Ort- Guitar 
David Bruno- Guitar 
Eric Sinful- Bass 
Dylan Roy- Drums

For More Information:

https://www.darkstationband.com/

https://m.facebook.com/wearedarkstation/

https://www.instagram.com/darkstationband/

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PERPETUAL ETUDE Release Debut Single + Lyric Video for "Show Me"

Perpetual Etude have released their debut single "Show Me", along with a lyric video. This is the first track from the band's upcoming debut album 'Now Is The Time'. Packed with blazing guitar and keyboard solos, fast and heavy riffing, and very melodic vocals, this is definitely something you don't want to miss out on.

Perpetual Etude was formed in 2019 by Magnus Mild with the sole goal to bring back the best of the heavy metal of the ’80s. Influenced by the genre when growing up, Magnus teamed up with members from NorthTale, ex-members from Dionysys, Nation, and Shadowquest, as well as Göran Edman on “Sail Away” to complete the vision. The result is the best of a whole decade in the astounding debut, 'Now Is The Time', an album filled with blazing guitar riffs, keyboard solos, and catchy choruses. 'Now Is The Time' will see an October 15th, 2021 release via Black Lodge.

RISING INSANE Release New Single "Serenade" - New Album 'Afterglow' Out December 10th

German Metalcore outfit RISING INSANE have released their new single "Serenade", as well as a music video for the track. "Serenade" is the third single from the band's new studio 'Afterglow', which sees a December 10th, 2021 release via Long Branch Records.

Listen to "Serenade" and pre-order the new album 'Afterglow' here:

https://smarturl.it/ri_afterglow

Watch the video for "Serenade" here

Rising Insane comment on their new single "Serenade":

"You could almost think 'Serenade' is about a love affair - in principle, it is a relationship, too - only it's the one with depression and anxiety disorders. No matter how hard you fight it or how well you get by during the day, when you go to sleep and your mind starts spinning, you end up losing yourself again."

Pre-Order 'Afterglow' Here

Rising Insane is not just the name but also what happened literally to these five guys from northern Germany over the last few years. After their self-released debut album, 'Nation' in 2017, the band gained attention quickly in the German metal scene on shows with Stray From The Path and For Today, as well as a support slot for Annisokay on their 2018 headline run.

In 2019 they played at the Impericon Festival and got signed by Long Branch Records. This led to the band's first label release, 'Porcelain' in November 2019, which received outstanding reviews from around the world and accelerated them into international attention. In the aftermath of the album release, the band kept busy and recorded a well-received cover version of "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd. This cover got the band even more worldwide attention and spread their name even wider. Due to the pandemic, their first headline run had to be cancelled in 2020 and the band decided to stay active, recording an EP named 'Recovered' with even more cover songs, including "Blinding Lights".

Now Rising Insane are back with new music and ready to elevate into an even higher stratosphere. They stay true to their post-hardcore and metalcore roots, but have clearly grown as a band and as individual musicians. The sound is more mature and the songs will not leave any questions as to whether these guys can stay true to their name and keep rising insane!

RISING INSANE Lineup:

Aaron Steineker - Vocals

Sven Polizuk - Guitars

Florian Köchy - Guitars

Ulf Hedenkamp - Bass

Robert Kühling - Drums

Watch the video for the first single "Meant To Live" here

RISING INSANE Online

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risinginsane

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rising_insane

SODOM'S New EP "Bombenhagel" Out Now!

Lyric Video For Title Track Streaming Now

German Thrash Metal legends SODOM will release their new EP "Bombenhagel" today. The EP includes 1 re-recorded classic and 2 brand new songs.

Tom Angelripper talks about the re-recording of "Bombenhagel": “I wanted a recording of our old classic by the new line-up. Of course that was really special with a drummer such as Toni and two stringsmen. This new arrangement of our anthem definitely holds a few surprises in store.” Not forgetting an awesome guitar solo courtesy of Harris Johns, who as a producer also guested on the Persecution Mania version of ‘Bombenhagel’: “Harris practically insisted on contributing a special kind of solo, in line with his outstanding skill. Naturally, that’s been a real pleasure for us because we’re all aware of what he’s done for us. Without Harris, Sodom wouldn’t be where we are today.”

You can watch the lyric video here

"Bombenhagel" is available in the following configurations:

=> CD DigiPak

=> 12" LP, 140 g, red vinyl, printed inner sleeve

=> Download / Streaming

Pre-Order Link: smarturl.it/SodomBombenhagel

=> 12" LP exclusive coloured editions only at the Napalm shop

Pre-Order Link: https://napalmrecords.com/english/sodom

=> Exclusive CD/LP Bundle with a T-shirt only at the Steamhammer shop

Pre-Order Link: https://shop.steamhammer.de/artists/sodom/store

ARTIFAS Release Official Music Video for Single "CUT ME OUT"

Hard rock band ARTIFAS released the official music video for their new single "CUT ME OUT"! The single is from their forthcoming album titled Reflections due out November 19, 2021.

"Cut Me Out is about cutting toxic people out of your life. Sometimes the most toxic people around you are the ones that are not so easily removed. At some point you have to stand up and say enough is enough, cut me out. The artwork for this record is all about reflection. Whether it’s someone in a dark place reflecting the poor decisions made, or whether someone is reflecting the beauty of the world on front of them" says the band.

American Hard Rock band Artifas was formed in 2011 in Jackson, TN by lead guitarist Cody Criswell and lead vocalist Scottie Somerville. In the months following, the two founders of the group would immediately recruit an assortment of hometown musicians and begin looking to record their debut EP. After having a long and ugly encounter that resulted in the theft of all the bands funds and receiving no album in return, the original incarnation of the group would spend 2012-2013 doing several independent tours and writing music. After debuting with their EP Enemy Inside in 2013 and doing numerous regional/national tours in support of it, the band replaced former members with guitarist Mikey Miller, bassist Anthony Mattox, and drummer Jared Wainscott.

With almost two years of touring with the new lineup under their belts, Artifas inked themselves a record deal and hit the studio to make their first full length album. The 2015 release of the title track, “Inhuman,” would bring the band some commercial success, reaching # 32 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart and sending the band on the road in support of their new album. The band landed tours with established artists like Theory of a Deadman, Shamans Harvest, Pop Evil, Saint Asonia, Aranda, and others. The follow up single from that record, “Blood 4 Blood”, would later get picked up by the World Series of Fighting and subsequently land a feature in the UFC movie “Fight Valley”. The band parted ways with their record label in 2016, and remained on tour throughout the US for most of the following year, also traveling internationally for the first time with the likes of Papa Roach, Hoobastank, P.O.D., Trapt, and Sick Puppies to play for our American Troops.

Multiple tour cycles later, Artifas found themselves back in the studio making new music. The band worked with multiple writers and producers throughout the entirety of 2018, but would ultimately only find themselves frustrated with the recordings that resulted. After a soul search within the group, Artifas elected to embrace their own vision and write/produce their next album independently, free from the creative overreach of outside influence.

After two years of writing, recording, and mixing, Artifas has completed the new album, and plans to unleash it upon the world. With catchy guitar riffs, dizzying drums, and soaring melodies, Reflections will send you on an emotional journey, exploring the band’s semi-prog, radio rock sound while diving deeper into the human complex with lyrics centered around self awareness and the bands own struggles with mental health. The goal for the creation of this album was to make a record that met the band’s expectations and you can rest assured they held nothing back. Mixed and Mastered by Forrester Savell (Twelve Foot Ninja, Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus), Reflections promises to wow you with musical prowess, all the while delivering Artifas’ important message on unity, inspiration, and the sempiternal battle between dark and light.

Staying true to the promise they made their fans, Artifas has been on hiatus since their last show in October 2019, working, learning, and preparing for the release of their new album and the beginning of a new chapter in the ArtiStory.

Singapore-France R&B/ Chill hop duo CRAVISM x MAYA DIEGEL release single 'It's Okay'

"A tune to knock your socks off... This certainly numbers among the best pop tracks we've heard so far this year" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

R&B/ Lo-Fi/ Chill hop duo Cravism x Maya Diegel have announced their single 'It's Okay', a soulful poptastic offering, which will be released via UK-French label Komplex Recordings on August 20. Accompanied by a film by Parisien video director Stewart Livinec, this is the first taste of their sophomore project 'Caryatid EP', entailing a series of songs and films. With smooth jazz textures laid over lush mellow jazz hip hop beats, the listener is transported into a chilled relaxing realm.

Hailing from Paris and initially trained as a jazz singer, Maya Diegel's trajectory would take a big turn upon meeting Singaporean producer Cravism several years ago in Cornwall after his performance at the local university, Maya fell in love with Cravism's set and sought to collaborate. Impressed by Maya's capacity for writing high level melodies, harmonies and lyrics, their fateful meeting ultimately brought the 2019 release of their first collaborative album 'Vibes, vol. 2', which resulted in ample playlisting and radio interviews and ultimately secured them a record deal with Komplex Recordings.

Recorded in their respective home countries, their new album was mixed by Thomas “Mister T.” Gloor at AKA-Studios in Switzerland and mastered by Stefan Hegar (D’ Angelo, KRS-One, Cody Chestnutt) at Fisheye Music in the USA.

“This track started off in one of the basement rooms in Lasalle back in August 2019. It was another practice beat that I made and didn’t really think much about it for months until the first lockdown came. Maya was experiencing lockdown in Paris as well, so I sent her a couple of tracks to write on and she recorded them and sent the back to me to mix,” says Cravism.

“When writing this song, I was picturing what I would say to someone that I love who is going through a difficult time in their lives, I wanted to give the audience a feeling of comfort and calm. In this song I am telling the person that is in front of me that they can open up to me about anything that is troubling them. This song to me is pure love. Overall, the album is about part of my experience of being a woman and I thought that this song would add something to the theme of the album, vulnerability," says Maya Diegel.

Having released two instrumental albums before meeting Diegel and touring the UK and Singapore, Cravism has always been immersed in the hip-hop culture. Besides being a professional b-boy, Cravism began playing the piano and trumpet early on, which progressed into recording and producing his own music. His music has been featured in Berlin, Hong Kong, London, Mexico City, Milan, Moscow, Paris, and Seoul for the Adidas Originals Flagship Store. It has also been used in many documentary videos, including 'The Cuppa Depresso', 'Elevate the Streets', 'Dead was the Body' and others. Cravism was also the opening act for legendary Hip-hop trio Slum Village during "Dilla Week" in Falmouth 2019.

Maya Diegel explores different altitudes with her voice, drawing influences from Hip-Hop, RnB, Neo-soul, Jazz hop and funk. After graduating with a music bachelor in the UK in 2019, she has launched her music career, in addition to pursuing a career in the cooking world, her other great love. A born singer-songwriter, Diegel's style and delivery conjures emotions and atmosphere that make for an incredible experience.

As of August 20, 'It's Okay' will be available across online stores, such as Apple Music and streaming sites like Spotify. Out in full on October 22, the 'Caryatid EP' project entails a staggered release of a track every three weeks with accompanying films, in addition to a series of online live performances of these compositions.

CREDITS
Written and performed by Cravism and Maya Diegel
Lyrics by Maya Diegel
Produced and arranged by Cravism
Mixed by Thomas “Mister T.” Gloor at A.K.A Studio (Lausanne, Switzerland)
Mixing Assistant by Marco Ballerini
Mastered by Stefan Hegar at Fisheye Music (Germany/USA)
Cover Artwork Jérôme Boccia (France)
Video by Stewart Livinec
Photos by Malcolm Soh


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BOOMTOWN RATS' PETE BRIQUETTE and SONS OF SOUTHERN ULSTER reveal 'Live In The Past' ahead of 'Turf Accountant Schemes' EP release

“Their magic lies in a total grasp of the literary genius of the Emerald Isle and the cleverest and best of the nation’s post-punk acts…9/10” ~ Vive Le Rock

"Sleaford Mods with fun sound elements of Wall of Voodoo and LCD Soundsystem mixed in. A potent sonic cocktail" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

“Justin Kelly tells wonderful stories that are located at the intersection between cultural inertia and edges of progress. Irishisms and place names abound, yet the scope, the vision, is universal…4/5” ~ Irish Times

"Stellar... mixing cinematic rock and spacious electronica with spoken word with a chilling sparseness... introspective and poetic journey—over the horizon and through the sea of stars" ~ Post-Punk.com

“Sons of Southern Ulster’s 2016 debut laid the template for the Fontaines Dogrel….its follow up is darker, with gritty guitars and lyrics evoking a world of alcoholics and abusers” ~ Sunday Times

"Brilliantly titillating... Spatially perfect in its element... Impactful, remarkable and brilliant!" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

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Irish underground quartet Sons of Southern Ulster and Pete Briquette (The Boomtown Rats) are gearing up for the release of their 'Turf Accountant Schemes' EP is. Ahead of this, they preview the track 'Live In The Past'.

The 'Turf Accountant Schemes' EP features four tracks from the band's second album 'Sinners and Lost Souls' (2020), each of them re-imagined and re-mixed by Briquette. The other three acerbic classics are 'Fear My Scorn', 'Stubby Yellow Fingers' and 'Polaris' (with video produced by Nicky Fennell), a stellar and invigorating track, mixing cinematic rock and spacious electronica with spoken word but with a sparseness that is chilling. Thematically, the song touches on regret, lost opportunity, death and, of course, alcohol – a recurring theme with the band.

Mixed / engineered by David Minehan (The Replacements, Buffalo Tom, Dropkick Murphys), produced by Daragh Dukes, and mastered by Richard Dowling at WavMastering (David Bowie, Brian Eno, Sinead O’Connor, Primal Scream, Suede, Interpol, Foo Fighters), this EP features striking artwork by acclaimed Danish artist Claus Castenskiold.

Formed around songwriters Justin Kelly and David Meagher, Sons of Southern Ulster released their debut album 'Foundry Folk Songs' in 2016. Many of their songs reflect the experience of growing up in a small southern border town (Bailieborough, County Cavan, Ireland) long before the internet and the country's “Celtic Tiger” rapid growth period. They explore themes of regret and disappointment, interspersed with moments of light and insight.

David Meagher delivers the perfect canvas against which these stories can be told with echoes of Gang of Four and a lifetime misspent listening to punk rock. But this is no one trick pony, this EP also bearing hints of Sparklehorse sprinkled throughout.

Pete Briquette is an Irish bassist, record producer and composer. A member of The Boomtown Rats, he has also played in Bob Geldof's band. Things have come first circle, so to speak, with Pete originally from Ballyjamesduff in County Cavan and the Sons from such a nearby community.

"In Sons of Southern Ulster, we took a very conscious decision to sing songs about Cavan as it was always a bit underserved, not just in music but in infrastructure and resources. In many ways, the Irish government ignored us and left us to our own devices – for better or worse. I think Pete picked up on that," says David Meagher.

As of August 27, the 'Turf Accountant Schemes' EP will be available across online platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify, as well as on vinyl. It can be ordered via Bandcamp.


CREDITS
Written by Justin Kelly and David Meagher
Remix by Pete Briquette
Produced by Daragh Dukes of Dukes Productions, Limerick
Engineered / mixed by David Minehan at Wooly Mammoth, Daragh Dukes, The Slimmer Twins at Bog Road Studio
Mastered by Richard Dowling at WavMastering, Limerick
Justin Kelly – vocals
David Meagher – guitars
Paddy Glackin – bass
Noel Larkin - drums
Cover artwork by Claus Castenskiold
Video production by Nicky Fennell
All photos taken by P. Merchant

Keep up with Sons of Southern Ulster
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CANNABIS CORPSE Reissues Limited Edition Versions of Three Albums

CANNABIS CORPSE
Reissues Limited Edition LP, Cassette, and Digipak Versions of Three Albums

Stoner death metal icons CANNABIS CORPSE have announced reissues of 'Tube of the Resinated' (2008), 'Beneath Grow Lights Thou Shalt Rise' (2011), and 'Blunted at Birth' (2006). Not only will all three of these titles see a casette tape release for the first time ever, but they will also be available in CD digipak formats as well as limited edition black vinyl and limited edition picture disc LPs. The release dates are as follows:

'Beneath Grow Lights Thou Shalt Rise' - due September 3
'Blunted at Birth' - due October 8
'Tube of the Resinated' - due November 5

All reissues can be found HERE.

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CANNABIS CORPSE’s latest strain of weed-metal is another potent dose of bong ripping brutality laced with tasty riffs, vicious drumming, and powerful THC. With a title inspired by CRYPTOPSY’s seminal album, 'Nug So Vile' is a horrifying look into the mind of a hardcore marijuana abuser with the demented fantasies of a reefer addict fully on display. The record is more than just a mere follow up to 2017’s 'Left Hand Pass', but rather serves as a solid companion piece, seamlessly picking up right where the band left off.

Sharing a passion for marijuana and death metal, brothers Phil 'Landphil' Hall (MUNICIPAL WASTE, IRON REAGAN) and Josh 'Hallhammer' Hall formed CANNABIS CORPSE in 2006 in Richmond, VA as a loving homage to the genre’s forefathers. The brothers decided from the start to separate themselves from the pack by infusing a green sense of humour into their horror-inspired lyrics. Meanwhile, it has become a badge of honour for many of the Halls’ idols to have one of their titles parodied by the Richmond outfit.

Now, CANNABIS CORPSE has returned as a three-piece and despite slimming the line-up down since 'Left Hand Pass', 'Nug So Vile' still sounds as full and thick as ever, solidifying their place among death metal’s elite. So, roll a blunt, grab a neckbrace, and prepare yourself for another nasty assault from the kings of weed metal.

Style: Old School Death Metal

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CannabisCorpseShop

For more on CANNABIS CORPSE, visit the band's official FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and INSTAGRAM.

Blackened Death/Doom Offensive 1914 to Release New Album, “Where Fear and Weapons Meet”, out October 22, 2021

Watch the Video for New Single “...And A Cross Now Marks His Place”,

featuring Nick Holmes of Paradise Lost, below!

“We are not singing the songs, we are telling the stories!“

(1914)

Ukrainian WWI experts 1914 continue to reflect the gruesome tales of World War I, its soldiers’ fate, their death, fear and feats to be never forgotten, and unleash their new opus, Where Fear and Weapons Meet, out October 22, 2021 via Napalm Records.

Its eleven tracks of pure historic harshness follow up to the band’s sophomore full-length, The Blind Leading the Blind (2018), and debut, Eschatology of War (2015), both highly acclaimed amongst critics, and create a sophisticated variety of massively brutal blackened death metal accented by dramatic and realistic audio soundscapes and disquieting melodies spiced with the approach of sludge and doom!

Massive first single “...And a Cross Now Marks His Place” already marks an absolute highlight, as this stamping outburst features none other than Paradise Lost icon Nick Holmes, whose pervasive delivery matches with 1914’s mastermind Hptm. Ditmar Kumarberg’s (9. Westpreußisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 176) vocal harshness.

Hptm. Ditmar Kumarberg on the first song:

“The story behind “...And A Cross Now Marks His Place” totally captured me: This is the real letter, handwritten by the British officer to the mother of a soldier who died in action. This was not a standard form sent in thousands, but more like a personal message. He describes the way her son died, tells words of consolation, and emphasizes how the Crown is proud of him, another victim of the massacre between Empires.“

Watch the bone-shaking lyric video for “...And a Cross Now Marks His Place”

1914 break into their third offering with the intro “War In”, summed up by final “War Out”, and immediately build a common thread to the previous records. “War In” is the original of the most famous Serbian song of the Great War period, “Tamo Daleko”. Like World War I, the album begins in Serbia and continues on the first track from the prospective of Gavrilo Princip, who assassinated Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo and caused the outbreak of World War I.

What happens next is an intense, in-depth analysis of historical events, for example – Battle of Vimy Ridge, shameful pages of the British Empire history in the track “Coward” featuring Sasha Boole (Me And That Man), The Battle of Messines on “Pillars of Fire” or the infantry regiment, the Harlem Hellfighters, on “Don’t Tread On Me”. Authentic forces like ambient sonic war samplings transport these stories even further into the present and make Where Fear and Weapons Meet another heavily intense and deep-reaching output that will grant 1914 even higher appreciation than the five-piece is already credited with.

1914 on the album:

“Where Fear and Weapons Meet continues the theme we started on The Blind Leading the Blind - with one major difference: these are the stories about hope where most of our characters are staying alive, becoming heroes, and returning back to their homes. Yes, it is still about fear, death, and senselessness of war, but the hope is the only thing the soldier holds on to. And a good portion of luck as well. Even the album cover reflects this - the man lays wounded, bleeding in the trench, reaching his hand to Death begging for relieve, and Death declines to take him. He deserves to live.

The album starts with the assassination in Sarajevo, leads you through the bloodiest moments of the Great War, and ends up with the monologue on a grave of a young man killed in his first battle. This time we did have even more hard digging into the historical background while making the tracks. We are not singing the songs, we are telling the stories!”

Pre-Order Where Fear and Weapons Meet HERE

Where Fear and Weapons Meet will be available in the following formats:

1-CD Digipack

2-LP Gatefold BLACK incl. 12” booklet

2-LP Gatefold DARK GREEN incl. 12” booklet (limited to 400 copies worldwide)

3-LP Gatefold MARBLED RED TRANSPARENT/BLACK (2- LP Album incl. 12” booklet + 12" bonus LP + poster + patch - limited to 400 copies worldwide)

Digital Album

1914 is:

9. Westpreußisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 176, Hptm. Ditmar Kumarberg - vocals

The 51st Highland Division, 1/9th Bn. 2Lt. Liam Fessen - guitar

307th Infantry Regiment, Capt. Walter Wyhovsky - guitar

Le 151e regiment d'infanterie, Cne. Armin d'Harcourt - bass

K.K. Landwehr-Infanterieregiment Lemberg Nr.19, Obltn. Rostislaw Potoplacht - drums

Der Weg einer Freiheit Shares Glimpse of New Music

German black metal experimentalists Der Weg einer Freiheit will be releasing a brand new-full length, 'Noktvrn,' on November 19 via Season of Mist! The band is now teasing a glimpse of the album's new music, which can be heard at THIS LOCATION.

The first track will be out on September 1, along with pre-sales for the album. 'Noktvrn' will be available on vinyl, clamshell box, CD, tape and digital.

Der Weg einer Freiheit has furthermore announced guest vocals by David Mako, also know as THE DEVIL'S TRADE, on the song "Immortal."

Progressive, avant-garde black metal experimentalists DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT have never stopped smashing through the boundaries of the genre they’ve called home since forming in early 2009. And with 2021 welcoming the release of fifth album, Noktvrn, the Germans are looking to expand the minds and perspectives of their ever-increasing fanbase, similar to how they pushed themselves in every element of the new album’s creation. Ironically, supporters being able to pay witness to the leaps and bounds the band has made over the course of 12 years, five albums and one EP and live recordings should count themselves lucky for being able to do so.

DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT may have existed and thrived over the course of that time, but forging on beyond its self-titled debut wasn’t part of guitarist/vocalist/mastermind Nikita Kamprad’s original plan.

Formed out of the ashes of black metal quartet FROSTGRIM and good time-lovin’ melodic deathcore posse, FUCK YOUR SHADOW FROM BEHIND, Kamprad and original vocalist Tobias Jaschinsky founded DER WEG EINER FREIHEITas an expression of both their love of black metal and the search for liberation through art, as evidenced by taking the idea of their moniker — which translates to ‘The Way of Freedom’ — to heart.

“FROSTGRIM could be seen as the direct predecessor to DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT,” says Kamprad, from his studio in Würzburg, in the state of Bavaria, “because it was Tobias, our former singer, and I. We had this black metal band together when we also had FUCK YOUR SHADOW FROM BEHIND. We were a part of both bands and when they split up, there was nothing left. For me, black metal was always the most important musical genre where I could see myself doing music. So, I created songs for myself and basically they became the first DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT album. It is officially self-titled, but it actually doesn’t have a title. It’s just Der Weg einer Freiheit because initially after I wrote and released that first album, the band was supposed to be over. But the feedback from friends, fans and the press was so immense and so many people wanted to see the band live and to see it continue, in the end, I was like ‘why not?’ There was no reason why I couldn’t go on with new stuff.”

Originally self-released, the debut was picked up by Viva Hate Records who then issued follow-ups in the form of the Agonie EP and second full-length, Unstille which were supported via appearances at name festivals such as Summer Breeze Open Air and Wolfszeit Festival as well as on European tours opening for the likes of WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, NEAERA. 2014 had DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT joining forces with Season of Mist for third album, Stellar which was issued a few months later in March of 2015.

With the label and a groundswell of support behind them, the band’s star continued to rise in Stellar’s shadow with showings at Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Roadburn, a tour in support of MOONSPELL and their first headlining runs. 2017 saw the release of album number four, Finisterre, which continued the steady growth of the band’s profile. In addition to drawing bigger crowds at festivals and on tours, they ventured overseas for the first time, playing in Japan and Iceland.

“I was doing music for six or seven years when I started DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT and I was always in bands that would meet up and write in a rehearsal space, but I always wanted to have my own band. I had the opportunity to do my own thing and that’s why this band is called DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT because it’s basically about my way of achieving my own freedom. For some people that way is through sport or cooking or writing; for me, it was about writing music and lyrics.”

Twelve years on, Kamprad is taking advantage of the freedoms afforded to him as he strives to personify the band’s titular expression. Being joined by drummer Tobias Schuler, bassist Nicolas Ziska and guitarist Nicolas Rausch has made DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT more a unit than ever and allowed Kamprad to feel comfortable relinquishing his steely grip on the band’s creative reins during the writing process which began in late 2019 and was completed by September of 2020. This has allowed for vast differences in Noktvrn’s creation that have expanded the album’s overall breadth beyond black metal and extreme music to incorporate the influence and inspiration of classical composer Frédéric Chopin’s Nocturnes, his series of 21 so-called “night pieces.” This, in turn, birthed the album’s artistic mandate requiring that material only be created during the wee hours.

“I always wanted to do an album about the night and dreams and I’m really, really big fan of Chopin and his night pieces in general. For me, it made sense that this album should have a title that connects with this theme. To the left of me right now is a piano and some of Chopin’s sheet music for the Nocturnes. One day I probably looked at it and wanted to pay tribute to this great composer. That’s why we chose to write the title a little bit differently with the ‘k’ instead of a ‘c’ and a ‘v’ instead of a ‘u’ to make it more special. We also chose the ‘v’ in particular because it’s our fifth album and that’s the Roman numeral for five. It’s just something special we did with the name, even though we weren’t sure at first about the lettering because it can be seen as generic, especially in black metal. We have reasons that are deeper than what you see on the surface; not because we want to be ‘true’ — or ‘trve’ — or something,” he explains with a laugh.

The Chopin and classical music influences on Noktvrn are much more than surface cosmetics. Lilting acoustic guitar piece ‘Finisterre II’ opens the album. Jericho-like horns are the bleating accent to the proggy black metal of ‘Monument.’ Baroque arpeggiation familiar to the tuxedo-and-coat tails crowd are spiralled around Oslo’s Helvete shop in ‘Morgen.’ There are also tendrils of folk, shoegaze and indie rock that make brief and appropriate appearances, but it’s the night-time theme that runs deep as Kamprad discovered early on in the writing process.

“‘Immortal’ was one of the first songs I wrote for the album and it was really, really weird because I wrote the song when it was very, very late when I fell into a night-time rhythm that was not my usual rhythm. Here, I felt I was having different kinds of dreams and thoughts. Sometimes I’d be half-awake, half-asleep and not really aware of what my real state of mind was. That was an experience that made me think about giving the entire album the nocturnal or night theme. I’m a very passionate sleeper; I love sleeping and dreaming and dreams are important to me because there’s a freedom in them. In this night rhythm, my head was in a different state and I wanted to create in this state because it was something different for me.”

Lyrically, Noktvrn has Kamprad taking enormous steps outside what has become his regular modus operandi since he took over the mic following Jaschinsky’s departure in 2012. The new album has him expanding his reach beyond not only his usual collection of personal thoughts and mother tongue, but also the style and texture with which he would previously deliver his meanings, ideas, and recollections.

“Usually, the lyrics have mainly been about myself, but on this album there were two events in the last two or three years connected to anxiety attacks. I haven’t experienced them myself, but a couple people who are very close to me have. The lyrics for the song ‘Am Rande der Dunkelheit’ are based around these people’s experiences and them telling me how they felt in a situation where they think they can’t breathe, that they think they’re dying and their life is coming to an end. I tried to imagine through the lyrics how they might have felt. I was trying to find my own words to describe the experience while trying to describe it if I had lived it myself.

“Another completely new thing on this album are the songs ‘Immortal’ and ‘Haven’ which are in English, which we’ve never done before. I always wanted to sing in English ever since I took over the vocals. Singing is the most direct musical expression I feel. Playing guitar is cool, but singing is even more my thing and I always want to push the boundaries so I implemented clean singing as well but, for me, doing clean vocals is very uncomfortable and difficult in German. I think singing clean vocals in English sounds nicer because German is a hard language which fits the harsh vocals perfectly. I wanted to try it out to see how it felt, and surprise, surprise, it felt great! I really like it and imagine there will be more English lyrics in the future.”

Barring a pair of live albums, all previous DER WEG EINER FREIHEITreleases were created almost entirely from the ground up by Kamprad. He would write the songs on his own and do the bass, guitar and vocal tracks himself with Schuler playing drums while engineering, producing and mixing along the way. Kamprad may still be the songwriter-in-chief who produced and mixed Noktvrn (with assistance from Jan Kerscher), but this album makes a significant developmental step as it not only welcomes song writing contributions from the other members, but has the band ably demonstrating their ability by recording live off the floor.

“The new album is the most natural sounding DER WEG EINER FREIHEITalbum,” he says excitedly, “not only the sound, but the riffing and because we recorded the songs live. Music today, especially metal, can be too difficult and technical for bands to even play and record their own songs from start to finish. For me it was very important during the song writing to focus on playing the songs all the way through without stopping. That created a very natural flow through the songs and throughout the whole album. Also, it was a new thing that the whole band was involved in the whole recording process and the last stages of the song writing. Writing and recording mainly by myself was a very exhausting and streamlined process that I liked at some points, but after Finisterre I couldn’t do that anymore and had to change something.

“I still wrote the songs here in my studio then showed them to the others,” he explains. “Then, we met up for rehearsal and pre-production and played through the songs, recorded them and really analysed all the small details, the iteration of parts, the transitions, the guitar sound, the drum beats and everything, even the cymbal hits! What came out were still my songs, but with all kinds of input from the guys. They’re the same songs, but going over all the details brings them to another level. When we entered the studio all we had to do was focus on playing and nothing else because everything was settled already. That was a new and very good experience for us as a band.”

All of the above makes Noktvrn a beacon of musical forward thought, drastic jumps and transformative risks. In his soft-spoken humble manner, Kamprad laughs at the idea that DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT is little more than a personal expression vehicle; instead, he refers to the band as “a very professional hobby,” while downplaying what makes these black metal mavericks entirely special.

“Maybe what is the special thing about us is that we never stopped. Since the beginning, we haven’t taken a break and we’ve always tried to be present with tours and shows and festivals, so there was never a break.”

Find DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT on Facebook and Instagram or check out the band's official website.

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

Style: Black Metal

Guest musicians: Dávid György Makó – The Devil’s Trade - on “Immortal”

Recording studio: Ghost City Recordings, Germany

Producer / sound engineer: Nikita Kamprad (producer engineer), Jan Kerscher (engineer)

Mixing studio / engineer: Nikita Kamprad / own studio

Mastering studio / engineer: Philipp Welsing, Original Mastering

Cover art: Max Löffler
Links:
http://derwegeinerfreiheit.de/
https://www.facebook.com/derwegeinerfreiheit
http://instagram.com/derwegeinerfreiheit
http://derwegeinerfreiheit.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/derwegeinerfreiheit
http://www.twitter.com/dwef_official

Available formats: CD digipak, clamshell box, vinyl black and coloured

Thrash Metal Legends DESTRUCTION Release New Surprise Single + Video “State Of Apathy”

Part Ways with Guitarist Mike due to Personal and Musical Differences - New Line-Up Revealed!

Exclusive Colored and Etched 12” Vinyl Now Available for Pre-Order HERE

With their new CD/Blu-Ray Live Attack out for just under a week, thunderous German thrashers DESTRUCTION prove themselves to still be one of the most relentless groups in metal right now – even after almost 40 years of band history – not planning on stepping off the gas any time soon! Today, DESTRUCTION reveals their new single and video “State Of Apathy”, giving fans a taste of what’s to come from the quartet after recently signing to Napalm Records!

Featuring legendary SCHMIER on vocals/bass, DESTRUCTION releases an absolute thrash banger with “State Of Apathy”! With tight guitar riffs and unmistakable vocals, DESTRUCTION once again showcases how they have earned their spot in the world’s elite of thrash metal, reaching #26 on the German album charts with their latest album, Born To Perish. Bone-crushingly dynamic drums kick off the song - leaving no neck unbroken. DESTRUCTION delivers thrash metal to the fullest!

This is also the first appearance of new guitarist Martin Furia, who joins DESTRUCTION on guitars and is also known for his work as sound engineer and producer for NERVOSA, EVIL INVADERS and many more!

Watch the music video for “State Of Apathy”

“The last two years have been testing times for all of us. We are all sad to announce that Mike has left DESTRUCTION. It all was a shock and hit us hard but nevertheless there was never any doubt that we will continue as a band. We are a strong unit and are proud to welcome our new guitarist, Martin Furia, to the band! Our chemistry is great since Martin has been a part of the DESTRUCTION family for many years now. He is the perfect new man on the axe - the first shows have been a fucking blast!

‘State Of Apathy’ shows the direction DESTRUCTION will go with the new record: more ‘back-to-the-roots’, more guitars, more in your face! This band is my life and we will always give 100% to keep the spirit alive. I hope you love the new single as much as we do - thanks for all the support! We are wishing Mike the best for his future, for us there is only one way to go THRASH TILL DEATH!”

Ex-Guitarist Mike about parting ways with DESTRUCTION:

“It´s hard to leave a band after 39 years. Destruction is my life and something like my baby. But sometimes you have to take decisions that hurt. I´m very sad at the moment, but if something doesn´t feel right anymore, better stop doing it. Thanx to all former bandmates. I´m very proud about the music we have created together. Cheers to all thrashers out there. Without your support and your passion, Destruction would not exist. Peace.”

DESTRUCTION’s new guitarist, Martin Furia, on joining the band:

“The news is finally out and I have mixed emotions. I’m extremely proud to be part of this legendary band since 2016 as sound technician and tour manager, I’ve been all over the world with the DESTRUCTION family and they have always treated me like another member of the band.

I’m sad to see Mike go because I love him and respect him as a person and guitarist, but when I was asked if I would like to be the new guitarist of DESTRUCTION I didn’t hesitate for a second. I feel ready to honor Mike’s legacy, to add my own touch and I will give my best to keep the flame of DESTRUCTION burning strong forever, with deep respect and devotion for the past and with full energy and commitment for the future. THRASH TILL DEATH!“

“State Of Apathy” is available as a digital single, as well as on limited 12” slipcase vinyl together with a live-version of “Sign Of Fear” from Live Attack, with etching in neon green or purple on the B-side."

Pre-Order the “State Of Apathy” 12” vinyl HERE:

DESTRUCTION are:

SCHMIER - Bass, Vocals

Martin Furia - Guitars

Randy Black - Drums

Damir Eskić - Guitars

CRAZY LIXX ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM "STREET LETHAL"

TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 5, 2021

NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, 'ANTHEM FOR AMERICA' OUT NOW

Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce the forthcoming release of Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx's new album, "Street Lethal" on November 5, 2021. Today, the band has released the first single and music video from the album, 'Anthem For America'.

Watch the video below

"'Anthem for America' is a call to action for the youth of the US, who seem to have lost touch with rock music. It's a tongue in cheek reminder of how the US used to be the greatest rock n' roll nation in the world and it's up to the kids of today to 'Make America Rock Again'. Musically, we wanted to pay tribute to the sound, attitude, flair, & groove of the great hair metal anthems of the 80's/early 90's," says frontman Danny Rexon of the band's new single.

Stream the new single and pre-order/save "Street Lethal" on CD/LP/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/streetlethal

The LP version of "Street Lethal" is a 180g, yellow vinyl in gatefold sleeve that is exclusive to the label's webstores. Limited to 300 copies worldwide.

Chock full of huge choruses, memorable hooks and riffs, and wailing, emotive guitar solos, fans of the band will be thrilled and delighted by what is on offer with "Street Lethal". Massive production comes courtesy of Danny Rexon, who, over the past couple of years, has really turned into a master craftsman in the studio. With Tobias Lindell (H.E.A.T, Europe, Hardcore Superstar etc.) handling the mix, this album is sure to resonate with old fans and new listeners alike.

With “Street Lethal", Crazy Lixx surpasses all expectations for new music from the band and surpasses their own revered and celebrated catalog. It’s an album that is confident, slick, and full of passion. Here, Crazy Lixx prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that they’re not just one of the pack, but that they are right there at the front of it. No one does what they do quite as well...

Album after album, Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx have continuously carved in stone their reputation as true leaders of the Scandinavian led ‘80s hard rock revival. With views in the millions for popular videos like “Wild Child” and “Hunter of the Heart” on Youtube, outstanding streaming numbers for tracks like “Blame It On Love”, "Hell Raising Women”, and “XIII”, and "Wild Child" being featured in the Nicolas Cage horror movie “Willy’s Wonderland,” Crazy Lixx are steadily continuing on their march for world domination.

Don’t miss Crazy Lixx while they’re on the road in support of the album either, as their live shows are a sight to behold. Upcoming dates below.

LINE-UP:

Danny Rexon - Vocals

Jens Anderson - Bass

Joél Cirera - Drums

Chrisse Olsson - Guitar

Jens Lundgren - Guitar

THE PERSIAN LEAPS gear up for new LP, present lead track 'When This Gets Out'

"Silky fuzz and solid hooks echo The Smiths, Orange Juice and Teenage Fanclub with great enthusiasm, and they never fail to recreate that celestial guitar jangle"– NME Magazine

"While The Persian Leaps frontman wasn’t intentionally writing around politics, injustices, or the impending pandemic, some of those pent up agitations and reflections trickle out of the band’s upcoming album Drone Etiquette” ~ American Songwriter

"Unpretentious and infectious... vast riffs, euphonious vocals and pop sensibility. captivatingly pleasurable blustery indie rock" – Louder Than War

“Full, satisfying... charmingly pleasant breezy indie rock" – Magnet Magazine

"Unassuming and infectious rocking & rolling power pop" – Impose Magazine

"Truncated treatises in big-guitar post-punk power-pop" – The Big Takeover

"Huge riffs echoing through your speakers, melodious vocals and the sort of pop sensibility we’ve come to expect from bands like Nada Surf" – Austin Town Hall

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Persian Leaps

When This Gets Out

Land Ski Records

19 August 2021

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The Persian Leaps gear up for new LP, present lead track 'When This Gets Out'

FOR FANS OF: Teenage Fanclub, The Lemonheads, The Smiths, Guided By Voices, The Smiths, R.E.M.
FOCUS TRACKS: When This Gets Out, Sweeps, The Company She Keeps
Radio Edit is FCC Clean. FCC warning for original version
Photos by Rouse Productions

FOR SHARING
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/persianleaps/when-this-gets-out/s-g9F7stvyj8F 
Bandcamp https://thepersianleaps.bandcamp.com/album/drone-etiquette 
'Your Loss' https://youtu.be/pITGjmTLqsE 
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/4a6iMxN2rO3QmksgsepyHM 

FOR REVIEW & AIRPLAY
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/persianleaps/sets/drone-etiquette/s-QaETMCS8T31 
Online press kit https://shamelesspromotion.haulix.com/Public/View/93974 
Download via Dropbox https://bit.ly/3AtvaWl 

"Silky fuzz and solid hooks echo The Smiths, Orange Juice and Teenage Fanclub with great enthusiasm, and they never fail to recreate that celestial guitar jangle"– NME Magazine

"While The Persian Leaps frontman wasn’t intentionally writing around politics, injustices, or the impending pandemic, some of those pent up agitations and reflections trickle out of the band’s upcoming album Drone Etiquette” ~ American Songwriter

"Unpretentious and infectious... vast riffs, euphonious vocals and pop sensibility. captivatingly pleasurable blustery indie rock" – Louder Than War

“Full, satisfying... charmingly pleasant breezy indie rock" – Magnet Magazine

"Unassuming and infectious rocking & rolling power pop" – Impose Magazine

"Truncated treatises in big-guitar post-punk power-pop" – The Big Takeover

"Huge riffs echoing through your speakers, melodious vocals and the sort of pop sensibility we’ve come to expect from bands like Nada Surf" – Austin Town Hall


The Persian Leaps are back with their new single 'When This Gets Out', which was born of frustration during the Trump presidency. This track is a welcome taster of their new album 'Drone Etiquette', a 6-track offering to be released in autumn via Land Ski Records.

"Each week, it seemed there was a new Trump-related scandal that by rights should have sunk him. However, instead of consequences, the scandal would be eclipsed the next week by something even more appalling. After a while, people didn’t even bother to pay attention. 'When This Gets Out' imagines something big enough to cut through the apathy, alienate the enablers and apologists, and finally make a difference. Also, starting out the EP with the song seemed very appropriate. “When this gets out, the shit will hit the fans,” says Drew Forsberg.

Hailing from St.Paul - Minneapolis, The Persian Leaps has gone through various lineups but has always surrounded principal songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Drew Forsberg. Embedded on a magnetic alternative rock foundation, the latest musical output continues The Persian Leaps' tradition of producing power pop earworms with midwestern charm and an inherent element of 90s 'college rock'.

The band-name 'The Persian Leaps' came to Forsberg in a daydream during a college Greek Archaeology class. Writing solo music under that name for years, he finally assembled a band in 2012, thereafter releasing an EP of five songs every autumn until 2017. NME Magazine described their debut 'Praise Elephants' EP (2013) as “celestial guitar jangle”. From their sophomore 'Drive Drive Delay' EPin 2014 to their fifth 'Bicycle Face' EP, their music has been widely praised. Delivering one perfect power pop cocktail after another, they eventually released their 18-track 'Pop That Goes Crunch' anthology in 2018.

That year, the Leaps once again returned to their roots as a studio project, releasing the 'Electrical Living' LP in 2019 and the 'Smiling Lessons' EP in 2020 together with Jon Hunt, a musician and graphic designer who did the cover artwork for most of the band's releases to date.
 
During the 2020-2021 pandemic, Forsberg recorded 'Drone Etiquette' EP as a solo effort, primarily due to lockdown limitations. Drew Forsberg notes, "This EP was an especially difficult one to record and finish. Because of the pandemic, I was forced to abandon a lot of the comfortable processes I’ve used for years. The friends I collaborate with for recording and performances weren’t available in person because of health issues, so I tried a new approach. This time around, I recorded at a different studio and performed all the parts on the EP myself. I also got directly involved in editing the tracks for the first time, which took longer. Ultimately, though, I’m very happy with how the songs turned out. The EP doesn’t address the pandemic at all, but it’s very much a by-product of lockdown and what we all endured."

As of August 19, 'When This Gets Out' will be available exclusively via Bandcamp. On October 1, the full 'Drone Etiquette' album will be released on CD and online platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. It is already available for pre-order via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Written and performed by Drew Forsberg
Drew Forsberg - Vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, drum programming
Recorded by August Ogren, The Terrarium
Mixed by Neil Weir, Blue Bell Knoll
Mastered by Bruce Templeton, Microphonic Mastering
Cover art by Jon Hunt
All Songs Land Ski Music (BMI)
(c) 2021 All Rights Reserved


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THOMAS THUNDER Releases Modernistic-Medieval, Animated Video for Single “Crystal Illusion”

Thomas Thunder released the official music video for single "Crystal Illusion."

"The official music video for Crystal Illusion by Thomas Thunder is a Modernistic-Medieval, animated adventure story about a tiny village ravaged by war, greed and a nefarious Wizard. The discovery of magic crystals unleashes a moral chasm upon this society. Not only is the video an entertaining piece of 3D animation, but it's also a commentary on how technological discoveries can bring out the best and worst in us all" says Thomas Thunder.

Thomas Thunder's "Crystal Illusion" buy/stream links:

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The new single "Crystal Illusion" written by 14 year-old songwriter and drummer Thomas Thunder is an epic Progressive Metal anthem. Guest musicians include Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo, ex Dream Theater) on keyboards, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Sons of Apollo, ex Guns n Roses) on guitar and Tony Franklin (The Firm, Jimmy Page) on bass. The single was Mixed/Mastered by Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Thomas on his debut album. I was extremely impressed with his creativity, and use of advanced harmony for a kid his age. I think the future is bright for young Thomas Thunder!” 
-Derek Sherinian

“Ive had the pleasure of playing on the soon to be released album of Thomas Thunder. Thomas is a young up and coming musician and he’s a phenomenal drummer. He’s a very intricate songwriter that writes this amazing, crazy stuff that has been so tough to play. I’m on his album along with my Sons of Apollo bandmate Derek Sherinian, and bass player Tony Franklin. So, please check out this album. I hope you enjoy it!” 
-Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal

"I was thrilled to play on Thomas’s album, with such an esteemed group of musicians. Thomas is definitely advanced for his years as both a writer and a player. I look forward to seeing how he will evolve as he creates more and more." 
-Tony Franklin

Thomas is writing an album, The Pharaoh's Temple, to be released in September 2021 that will feature Derek, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and Tony Franklin.

"I see my life in terms of music”

A powerful quote by the renowned genius Albert Einstein. This holds true for 14 year old Drummer and Progressive Rock songwriter Thomas Thunder. Barely in his teens, this young musician from Southern New England is here to prove that children can not only perform as a musician, but be a successful songwriter as well. With his intricate Progressive Rock songs that include odd time signatures and unique instrumentation he has captured the attention of fans as well as professional musicians.

Thomas began his journey as a musician when he started drum lessons at age five. He started playing in a performance band by age eight at School of Rock, and it was there that Thomas was inspired to start songwriting himself. At age 10 years old, Thomas released his first single, and he was awarded a prize in the Eventide Theater Songwriting competition. Thomas has also been featured on the British Prog Rockblog, participated in radio and Podcast interviews, and landed the cover of American Pride Magazine. He also has achieved three Number One hits on the independent music chart The Fabchart.

His love of Progressive Rock bands like Sons of Apollo, Dream Theater and Toolpermeate his songwriting. In fact, Thomas grabbed the attention of the ‘King of Keyboards’ Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo member; ex Dream Theater; Alice Cooper, etc) with his songs. Thomas has written several songs that feature one of his musical idols Derek Sherinian on keyboards. Not only has Derek contributed to Thomas’ songs but has produced them as well.

This superstar collaboration has solidified for Thomas to continue on the path as a musician and songwriter. Becoming a professional musician, performing live, and Prog Rock songwriting are his musical goals. Since age 12, his original music is published on all streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple and Amazon. Thomas also is a member of the high IQ society Mensa.

The future looks bright for Thomas Thunder!

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