ABOVE SNAKES Release Official Music Video for "Nothing to Lose"

Active Rock / Nu Metal Band ABOVE SNAKES has released the official music video for their latest single, "Nothing to Lose," the fourth single from the Boston based group, a seriously heavy banger of an anthem.

“This is an unapologetic anthem to not giving a F and living life the way you want. Life is too short and you gotta follow your dreams no matter how many people are chirping in your ear telling you you’re crazy.”- Johnny Skulls*

Originally premiered on New Noise Magazine, "Nothing to Lose" was recorded at the legendary East Iris Studios (formally House Of Blues Studios) in Nashville, "Nothing to Lose" was produced / mixed by Kile Odell (FOZZYTHROUGH FIREAWAKE AT LAST) and co-written by Zach Williams (lead singer of DEAD EYES). The Accompanying music video , written and co-directed by singer Johnny Skulls and guitarist Dax Dabs, showcases the bands eccentric image and high energy performance.

"Nothing to Lose" follows the release of the bands previous singles “I Feel Bad," which premiered with Knotfest.com, and “Never Alone,” which was added to ROCK HARD on Spotify, NEW ROCK NOW and NEW MUSIC NOW on Pandora, along with Loudwire's Weekly Wire.

Above Snakes share the stage with Dropout Kings on October 26th @ Jewel Night Club in Manchester NH.

After years spent grinding in the ever-dimming lights of Hollywood, vocalist Johnny Skulls and guitarist Dax Dabs opened their eyes and realized what so many never do: ”why the f*ck are we trying to do it THEIR way?” At that moment, what once felt so distorted and lacking in its luster was now crystal clear. And with nothing but the open road and their own volition staring back at them, the two joined forces after years of friendship and returned to where it all started.

In 2019, the duo found their way back home to Boston and began working relentlessly on a new project: Above Snakes. They would soon partner with producer Kile Odell (FOZZY, THROUGH FIRE, AWAKE AT LAST) and in the summer of 2020, the band released their debut track 
“Adrenaline”, which quickly earned a spot on PANDORA'S "NEW ROCK NOW" alongside PAPA ROACHFIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, & I-PREVAIL including Spotify placements from the likes of LOUDWIRE , FEARLESS RECORDS, & HOPELESS RECORDS.

“Adrenaline” was soon followed by their next single “Never Alone”, with a massive placement on SPOTIFY'S "ROCK HARD" playlist alongside BRING ME THE HORIZONARCHITECTS, and SEETHER.

After landing a premiere with SLIPKNOT'S KNOTFEST.COM for their 3rd release "I Feel Bad", Above Snakes return louder and heavier than ever with a brand new single "Nothing To Lose" Produced by Kile Odell and Co-written by Zach Williams of Dead Eyes.

DESSIDERIUM Sign with The Artisan Era - Release New Single "Moon Lust Delirium"

DESSIDERIUM Sign With The Artisan Era!

New Album 'Aria' Coming December 10, 2021

LISTEN: New Single "Moon Lust Delirium"

Pacific Southwest Prog-Metal trailblazer DESSIDERIUM is pleased to announce that they've signed with The Artisan Era! The brainchild of Southern California native Alex Haddad, Dessiderium started out as a passion project for the multi-faceted artist, with the band's first two albums ('Life Was A Blur' & 'Rain Gates') being recorded and produced in his bedroom. However, the band's third LP, Shadow Burn, would establish it as a legitimate force within the underground metal scene - highlighting elements of melodic arrangements, hyper-aggressive death instrumentals, and emotionally vulnerable lyrical themes.

Today, Dessiderium has announced that their fourth full-length album, 'Aria', will see a December 10th, 2021 release on The Artisan Era. Wasting no time giving listeners their first taste of what will be the band's most unrelenting and ambitious effort to date, Haddadhas released the album's first single "Moon Lust Delirium". Fans can listen to the new track, which clocks in at over nine minutes, at the link below.

Speaking about signing with The Artisan Era, Haddad shares how the experience has been a perfect fit from the start, saying:

"Signing with The Artisan Era is a dream come true. When I first discovered the label back in 2018, I instantly felt a sense of belonging. Their entire roster of bands showcased a style that seemed directly tailored to what I enjoy about metal music. In 2019, I had the honor of joining forces with the label through Arkaik, and now in 2021, I have the honor of bringing my solo efforts to the family through Dessiderium. Beyond all of this, it is simply a pleasure to share such a high-quality label with many of my favorite bands in metal today."

Musically, 'Aria' marks a return to the long-form style of songwriting from Dessiderium. Songs weave in and out of acrobatic riffing, calming transitions, and dense walls of sound, all while forming a cohesive narrative. The story is told episodically, following the song-to-song evolution of a nameless protagonist who forms an ever-growing obsession with a reoccurring lucid dream figure named Aria. It is through this concept that the album explores broader themes of love, lust, infatuation, isolation, nostalgia, and death. Ultimately, through its music and words, Aria pays recognition to both the esoteric beauty and inevitable damage of living life through escapism.

About DESSIDERIUM:

Dessiderium is the musical diary of Alex Haddad, founded in Southern California, and remaining active in the Sonoran Desert. The first two albums, Life Was A Blur and Rain Gates, were quietly released bedroom recordings that demonstrated early promise in the progressive metal project’s distinctive take on metal. On its third release, Shadow Burn, Dessiderium established itself as an authentic presence in the underground metal scene, offering its blend of hyper-melodic, complex music, paired with a haunting sense of vulnerability through lyrical themes. With an ever-expanding body of work and plans for a live-performing lineup, the year 2021 marks the true beginning for Dessiderium.

DESSIDERIUM Online:

https://dessiderium.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Dessiderium

Adam Ezra -2 New England Music Awards, and 12 Shows You Should Catch!!

Male Performer of the Year and Digital Performer of the Year!!

We are incredibly honored to have received "Male Act of the Year," as well as "Digital Performer of the Year," at this year's New England Music Awards!!  We are such an underground band in so many ways, we know that the only way something like this happens is because so many of you are out there listening, sharing, and spreading your contagious enthusiasm for this community.  Thank you so much...

During normal times, we would be touring our faces off right now, but with baby Willa filling a lot of Ad's time and heart, and our decision to ease back into playing indoor venues, we have decided to pick a small handful of shows, at some of our favorite spots in the Northeast to play at between now and 2022. The good news is that EVERY single one of these places is special, and we could not be more psyched about the shows we have!!

Friday, October 29 - Plymouth, NH - The Flying Monkey 

This amazing old theater is truly one of the gems of New England.  The Flying Monkey has been working with AEG since they were an opening act here, and it is one of our absolute favorite places to perform.  

 

Saturday, October 30 - Sydney, ME - Snow Pond Center for the Arts

This will be our second time performing here...an awesome series organized by one of our favorite promoters in New England.  Snow Pond feels like summer camp to us, and is a super fun place for a night of music. 

 

Warning:  No band of Corinna's is going to let Halloween weekend pass us by without some kind of dress-up party, so expect a costumed second set from the bandies!  :)

 

 

After This Weekend:

 

New York City - Nov 1 - City Winery

Come see Adam play a solo opening set for his friend, the legendary Graham Parker!!

 

Cape Cod, MA - Nov 6 - The Music Room Gallery

This is a new spot for us, but we've heard great things.  Tiny space...only holds about 90 people, so if you're itching for a super-intimate acoustic night with AEG this is your show.  

 

Pawling, NY - Nov 7 - Daryl's House

Thanks to our friends Hall & Oates this has become such a legendary spot!!  awesome place to grab din, and have the stage right there in the room with you.  Another one of our favorites!

 

Northampton, MA - Nov 12 - THE CALVIN THEATRE!!!

We were all set to play at one of our very favorite rooms, The Iron Horse Music Hall, but due to new Covid seating restrictions we could no longer fit!  The Calvin is one of the legendary beautiful theaters in the Northeast, and while we're way too small for it right now, we plan to have an AMAZING and SURREAL time playing to our 200 fans in this incredible 1300 person room!  

 

Burlington, VT - Nov 21 - Higher Ground

There is not a more epic spot to play live music in New England than Burlington, and there is nowhere else we'd rather be than Higher Ground.  It's been a long time since we've had a chance to play here...can't wait to come back!!

 

BOSTON, MA - DEC 3 - City Winery

Not too many things make us happier than playing in our hometown, and we have a lot of great memories here at City Winery, where we recorded BTB3!  (This room will sell out, so make sure to get your tickets now!)

 

Shirley, MA - Dec 5 - Bull Run

Legendary spot in Central MA...honored to be back again!!

 

Keene, NH - Dec 17 - The Colonial Performing Arts Center

This will be a small concert in their showroom...first time in Keene for us!

 

Fall River, MA - Dec 18 - Narrows Center for the Arts

Built from an old industrial warehouse, the folks at The Narrows have put together one of the best listening rooms in the country.  Can't wait to come back!!

 

Old Saybrook, CT - Dec 30 - The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Beautiful theater...awesome people dedicated to creating impactful performance experiences...will be our second time headlining!!

 

NEW YEAR'S EVE - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall

The tradition lives on...we are ready to celebrate with you!!

 

WINTER GATHERING - Fairlee, VT - JAN 1, 2, 3, & 4

Is it sad that this may be the highlight of our year, and it's going to be over by Jan 4th??  :)

Hotel rooms almost sold out for this, so if you want to come and stay with us on site, make sure to book now!!!

 

JANUARY 2022 TOUR:

New York, NY

Sellersville, PA

Easton, MD

Washington, DC

Charlotte, NC

Asheville, NC

Montgomery, AL

Niceville, FL

Apopka, FL

Tarpon Springs, FL

Sarasota, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

St. Augustine, FL

Decatur, GA

And more shows being added all the time....

 NEW MUSIC!

 Hoping to release "High Desert Woman" and "Live Loud" in the coming months!! Follow us on Spotify to always know as soon as we have new music!

Born of Osiris Release New Music Video "Oathbreaker" From New Album 'Angel or Alien' via Sumerian Records

Born of Osiris

Release New Live Music Video

"Oathbreaker"

Taken From Album 'Angel or Alien'

Out via Sumerian Records

Listen Here

Catch The Band On Their Angel or Alien Tour

With Shadow Of Intent + Signs Of The Swarm

More Info Here

Metal powerhouse Born of Osiris have released their latest music video for track "Oathbreaker", taken from their new album 'Angel or Alien' (via Sumerian Records). Prior to today's release, the band has dropped singles "White Nile", title track "Angel or Alien", "Poster Child", and most recently, "Shadowmourne" which in total have summed up a staggering 2.9 million views and counting on YouTube. The "Oathbreaker" music video was filmed live at their show in Dallas during their 2021 summer Texas tour. Fans outside of the state now have their chance to see the band in action on their Angel or Alien Tour kicking off tomorrow with Shadow of Intent and Signs Of The Swarm. Watch the video for "Oathbreaker" or at the link below, stream 'Angel or Alien' here, and click here for more tour information.

Written and produced by Born of Osiris, 'Angel or Alien' was mixed by Jeff Dunne with additional producing and engineering by Josh Strock.

Born of Osiris will be on the road beginning tomorrow for the Angel or Alien Tour with Shadow of Intent and Signs Of The Swarm. For ticket information, please click here.

Angel or Alien Tour Dates

10/29 - Sauget, IL - Pops

10/30 - Fort Wayne, IN - Piere's

10/31 - Joliet, IL - The Forge

11/02 - Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon

11/03 - Patchogue, NY - Stereo Garden

11/05 - Hampton Beach, NH - Wally's Pub

11/06 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater

11/07 - Asbury Park, NJ - House Of Independents

11/09 - Reading, PA - Reverb

11/10 - Virginia Beach, VA - Elevation 27

11/11 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligan's

11/12 - Huntington, WV - The Loud

11/13 - Louisville, KY - Diamond Pub Music Hall

11/14 - Columbus, OH - The King Of Clubs

11/16 - Grand Rapids, MI - Elevation

11/17 - Madison, WI - The Annex

11/18 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room

11/19 - Springfield, MO - The Riff

11/20 - Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theater

Find Born of Osiris Online

bornofosiris.com

OUT FRIDAY: TRAITRS 'Ghost and The Storm' single

TRAITRS present 'Ghost and The Storm' single ahead of new 'Horses In The Abattoir' album.
Full LP from the post-punk duo is due on Nov. 19 via Freakwave / Schubert Music

"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

"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

"An otherwise fraught, near desperate theme inside a sonic structure that manages to simultaneously uplift... exemplifies what the fuss has always been about when it came to TRAITRS" ~ Stereo Embers Magazine

"These music mavericks create dark sonic greatness, with an element of hope furtively embedded therein" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

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

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

As we approach the end of October, Canadian dark indie duo TRAITRS gift us another dark and wonderful track in 'Ghost and The Storm', the final single to be released ahead of their much-anticipated album 'Horses In The Abattoir'.

This new offering follows earlier singles 'Mouth Poisons', 'Oh, Ballerina'and 'Magdalene'. The rising post-punk / darkwave stars have been on a steady holding pattern of releasing powerful well-received singles since signing to Freakwave Records, a Berlin-based label that is part of the Schubert Music Europe group, with distribution by The Orchard.

'Ghost and The Storm' was one of the first songs they ever recorded with producer Josh Korody (F*cked Up, Japandroids, Dilly Dally, Beliefs, Nailbiter) at Candle Recording Studio, who worked with them on this new album before being 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.

“Ghost and the Storm’ is exactly that - a ghost of a track. A forgotten spirit from our past. It was too ahead of its time for us to even know what to do with it at the time we wrote it, so it remained in anonymity for several years. believing your entire life that when you die you’ll go somewhere better but the reality is you just return to nothing, nowhere. To sleep and never remember your dreams is equivalent to how we die," says Shawn Tucker.

Sean-Patrick Nolan elucidates, “The video pays homage to 'Rabbit In Your Headlights' by UNKLE, one of our all-time favourite songs and videos. It depicts the uneasy feeling of questioning your own sanity as it slowly slips away from you. We intentionally left it ambiguous as to who this troubled man is and what’s causing him to be so paranoid and erratic. We are our only connection to the outside world, so when the line between reality and fiction is gradually blurred and you start to feel ill at ease in our own mind and flesh, that’s a truly terrifying and isolating thing to experience. Vince Groulx did a great job of capturing that sense of foreboding paranoia while your emotions jump from one extreme to another. The human mind is more vulnerable and susceptible to these fluctuations than we realize."

Early demos, recorded with Josh Korody, led to TRAITRS' 2016 debut cassette 'Rites And Ritual' with Pleasence Records. After gaining traction in Europe and North America, TRAITRS released their critically acclaimed 'Butcher’s Coin' LP in 2018. Bolstered by lead single ‘Thin Flesh’, the duo embarked on several lengthy tours overseas, performing in over a dozen countries with showcases at Wave Gothik Treffen, Castle Party, Extramuralhas, Nocturnal Culture Night, Wavefest, Canadian Music Week and 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 October 29, 'Ghost and The Storm' will be available everywhere digitally, 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
Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Soundcloud | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Press contact

Keep up with Freakwave Records
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Black/Death Metal Veterans THULCANDRA Release New Single “Scarred Grandeur”

Black/Death Metal Veterans THULCANDRA Release New Single “Scarred Grandeur”

New Album, A Dying Wish, Out October 29, 2021 via Napalm Records | Pre-Order NOW!

On Tour in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in Autumn / Winter!

Death/black metal veterans THULCANDRA have frozen this autumn with their ice-cold riffing! Their brand new single “Scarred Grandeur”, out today, is a versatile tour de force that kicks off the final lap towards the release of A Dying Wish!

Scarred Grandeur” worships the glory of putrefying death as it promises clashing guitar play, epic mid-tempo moments, rapid outbursts and discreet acoustics in honor of traditional death metal defined by Unanimated, Dissection or Dismember. With this track, THULCANDRAhead directly into the eye of the storm, clearing the path for their upcoming, bone-chilling full-length, A Dying Wish.

Steffen Kummerer on “Scarred Grandeur”:

“Scarred Grandeur“ shows a rather pure and unpolished side of the band. You hear a real band performing relentless from front to end without any compromises. Filthy guitars, scruffy bass and nasty drums – listen to our new single and catch THULCANDRA at a show near you!”

Watch "Scarred Grandeur”

A Dying Wish will be released on October 29, 2021 via Napalm Records – once again carrying the burning torch of the glorious death metal era.

Since their foundation by Obscura mastermind Steffen Kummerer in 2003, THULCANDRA has become an indispensable protagonist in the European extreme metal-sphere that reaches way back to the magnificent origins of their genre. THULCANDRA are musically and visually shaped by bands like Entombed, Sacramentum and Unanimated, but mainly influenced by genre carving act Dissection.

A Dying Wish was produced at Unisound Studio by Dan Swanö, keeping the black flame of Jon Nödtveidt alive and worthy. A Dying Wish transports the listener right into an icy soundscape of a never ending, severe winter. With 10 blood-freezing tracks delivering clashing guitar riffs, epic slow moments driven by atmospheric acoustic guitars and rapid outbursts of dark and raspy screams, THULCANDRA creates another record that continues the great legacy of true death metal.

A Dying Wish guarantees instant frostbite just as the first glance at the thrilling icy-blue cover artwork promises. After the listener is buried under the opener’s avalanche, THULCANDRA spans a dark arc between acoustic interludes and harsh blackened death metal parts. The quiet interlude “In Bleak Misery” marches into “A Shining Abyss”, that guides its listeners like a torch through the night. Dramatic riffing and the screeching growls of Steffen Kummerer create dark and dense walls of sound as up-tempo tracks like “The Slivering Silver” and “Devouring Darkness” offer strong leads, driving riffs and engaging drums that let the storm rage on without mercy. The final, title track “A Dying Wish” provides a great finale that covers everyone and everything under a massive layer of cold, leaving the world behind in nothing but ice and snow.

THULCANDRA on the album:

“We return with an album full of eerie cold melodies, ice-cold vibes and an over the top production by Swedish legend Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios! Within the first album in 5 years we celebrate the essence of pure black & death metal, adorned with more twin guitars, blast beats and filthy arrangements than ever. We celebrate the release of A Dying Wishwith excessive shows and embark on a European tour to perform for all our loyal fans and supporters in the upcoming months.”

Pre-order your copy of A Dying Wish NOW!

A Dying Wish will be available in the following formats:

1 CD Jewelcase (RePress)

1 CD Digipak + Bonustrack

1 LP Gatefold Black

1 LP Gatefold Blue + 7 inch + Slipmat

1 CD Digipak + Bonustracks + Plecs

1 LP Gatefold Gold

Digital Full Length Album

Digital Full Length Deluxe Album

THULCANDRA are on A Dying Wish:

Steffen Kummerer- guitar, vocals

Mariano Delastik – guitar

Christian Kratzer – bass

Alessandro Delastik – drums

Symphonic Death Metal Powerhouse AEPHANEMER Releases Stunning New Video from Upcoming Album "A Dream Of Wilderness"

French Symphonic Melodic Death Metal Act AEPHANEMER Releases Stunning New Video From Upcoming Album

Watch the Music Video for "Antigone" below.

A Dream Of Wilderness out November 19, 2021 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE!

Toulouse-based symphonic melodic death metal powerhouse AEPHANEMER is currently gearing up for the release of their third and thunderous full-length studio album, entitled A Dream Of Wilderness. The record will be out November 19, 2021 via Napalm Records.

Starting out as an unbelievably successful DIY ride that suddenly turned towards international acclaim, the indisputable AEPHANEMER is one of the most exciting melodic death metal sensations of the modern age. Fast-paced metal fronted by the guttural growls and fierce screams of extraordinary vocalist Marion Bascoul meet flickering twin leads, elements of Scandinavian death metal, Slavic traditional music and epic synths. If their latest, much-acclaimed Prokopton was a noteworthy, impressive sophomore album from one of Europe’s best up and coming melodic death metal bands yet, A Dream Of Wilderness sees the French four-piece doubling down on its songwriting skills: Faster, tighter and heavier, AEPHANEMER’s upcoming album unleashes an anthemic adventure of brutally fast riffage and epic melodies!

After the French four-piece just recently shared a first appetizer and single, the rousing track "Panta Rhei", today they've unleashed another killer song alongside a video clip! “Antigone” represents a dark and gloomier yet no less powerful side of the band – adding to the diverse blend that is A Dream Of Wilderness. Watch AEPHANEMER perform in the breathtaking setting of "Les Lapidiales", an abandoned quarry in France transformed into a magical place by talented sculptors.

Check out the breathtaking music video for “Antigone"

Guitarist Martin Hamiche comments:

"We're happy to share with you our new song and video: Antigone! It is extracted from our new album, A Dream of Wilderness, to be released on November 19, 2021 through Napalm Records. With this album, we reinforced the classical influence and symphonic component of our sound and we feel this song embodies that very well. We hope you will enjoy it!"

AEPHANEMER doesn’t seem to fear boundaries. Their new album delivers a wide metal range that represents a dark and gloomier yet no less powerful side of the band, while otherworldly dimensions of blast beats, furious riffage and heavy, razor-sharp death metal anthems will have you headbanging as fast as you can. Especially in this day and age of staying "true" and limited within a sound and scene, A Dream Of Wilderness is a welcome diversion and a brave record artfully blending brutally fast symphonic death and raw melodic metal into a multi-faceted epic!

Pre-order your copy of A Dream Of Wilderness HERE

∫s will be available in North America in the following formats:

-CD Digipak

-Digital Album

-1LP Gatefold Black

-1LP Gatefold Black Die Hard Edition with album cover slipmat and patch (Napalm mailorder only, limited to 300)

1LP Gatefold Black Die Hard Edition with album cover slipmat and patch

(Napalm mailorder only, limited to 300)

AEPHANEMER is:

Martin Hamiche – Guitars

Marion Bascoul - Vocals, Guitars

Lucie Woaye Hune – Bass

Mickaël Bonnevialle – Drums

BASTARÐUR Streams Entire New Album Ahead of Release

Crust punk outfit BASTARÐUR (ft. singer/guitarist Aðalbjörn "Addi" Tryggvason of Sólstafir) will be releasing their debut album, 'Satan's Loss of Son,' this Friday, October 29 via Season of Mist! The band is now streaming the album in its entirety ahead of its release! Listen to the full record below.

'Satan's Loss of Son' is now available for pre-orders HERE.

Singer/guitarist Aðalbjörn Tryggvason has always worn his vast musical influences on his sleeve. Be it an ENTOMBED sticker emblazoned on his guitar, queueing up Ennio Morricone before a set, or paying homage to Lemmy Kilmister with his cowboy sensibilities, it’s no secret that his love for music cannot be contained to any one genre. Now, Tryggvason is taking his adoration for crust punk to an exciting new level with his latest project, BASTARÐUR, which channels influences such as NAPALM DEATH, TERRORIZER, MOTÖRHEAD,and DISFEAR. 

“The idea of writing death metal in the vein of old ENTOMBED came in 2018,” Tryggvason says on the project’s inception. “Not being able to channel my love for such music through my main band [SÓLSTAFIR], I began writing riffs, and riffs became songs, and all the sudden it had more crust punk elements than I had foreseen.” And yet, despite the apparent departure from SÓLSTAFIR’s sound, Tryggvason’s signature voice and brief moments of atmospheric texture color the record in familiar shades that ring true to his core musical identity.  

The band was born during personal turmoil, a prime example of turning a negative situation into a positive opportunity. “Living with my parents after a relationship break up and being unemployed, I set up a small studio in my dad’s garage, and after a few months there was an album of material,” explains Tryggvason. “Me and my good mate Birgir Jónsson, most known for his work with Icelandic metal act DIMMA, had for years talked about making music together, and this seemed the perfect time, so we got ourselves into a studio with former SÓLSTAFIR live sound guy Jóhann and recorded the album in a few days.” 

Tryggvason tapped several other co-conspirators to contribute towards his vision. Guest vocals are attributed to Marc Grewe (MORGOTH/INSIDIOUS DISEASE) and Alan Averill (PRIMORIDIAL), the latter of whom also penned the lyrics on two of the album’s tracks. Some of the blistering guitar solos were handled by Ragnar Zolberg, whom SÓLSTAFIR fans may know as he has filled in on bass for the band during occasional live shows, and Thrainn from SKÁLMÖLD. “I dare to call them Hanneman/King of Iceland,” Tryggvason says of the talented pair of axmen.  

BASTARÐUR’s debut also takes a cue from Tryggvason’s distant musical past and rudimentary beginnings. “I used to be in a punk band called BÖLVUN, where I played drums,” he explains. “’Afturhalds Kommatittir’ is from that band, so we got Ingi Thor Pálsson and Flosi Þorgeirsson to play on that song. Flosi also does a bass solo on ‘Viral Tumor.’ 

Now, after three years in the making, BASTARÐUR is finally ready to make its debut via Season of Mist!

Style: Crust punk 

Guest musicians:  
Guest vocals on "Neonlight Blitzkrieg" by Marc Grewe 
Vocals on "Black Flag Fools" by Alan Averill  
Backing vocals on "Afturhalds Kommatittir" by Ásgeir Trausti, Júlli T og Siggi Hjálmur. 
Guitar leads on "Burn" by Ragnar Zolberg 
Guitar leads on "Neonlight Blitzkrieg" by Thrainn Árni Baldvinsson 
Guitar leads on "Viral Tumor" by Ragnar Zolberg and Thráinn Árni Baldvinsson 
Bass solo on "Viral Tumor" by Flosi Þorgeirsson 

Line-up:  
Adalbjörn Tryggvason - Vocals/guitar/bass 
Birgir Jónsson – Drums 

Recording studio: Hljóðriti, Kleifarsel and Grótta 

Produced by: Aðalbjörn Tryggvason 

Recorded/mixed: by Jóhann Rúnar at Hljóðriti  

Cover art: Fannar Aumingi 

Pre-saleshttps://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Bastardur-Satan  

Available formats: cd digipak, vinyl black and coloured 

THE RELICS Release Official Music Video for Uplifting New Single, "Standing Tall"!

Atlanta, GA based rock band THE RELICS has released the official music video for "Standing Tall." Directed by Fernando Flores, "Standing Tall" is the inspiring new single from the band and was produced by John Briglevich (FozzyDrivin' n' Cryin').

"Standing Tall is a rock anthem! It’s the kind of song an entire stadium sings along to at the top of their lungs. The lyrics of this song are about overcoming adversity & standing tall no matter what life throws at you. I think, now more than ever, the world needs to hear a positive message. The events of these past two years have really left a dark shadow on the world. Many people's livelihood was drastically affected during the pandemic leaving many feeling disillusioned and disenfranchised. Depression and feelings of isolation are at an all time high. Hundreds of thousands are grieving the loss of loved ones. And the sociopolitical divide has never been greater. So, my hope is that this song will help inspire and encourage anyone that listens to it. Everyone is fighting their own personal battles, and no one should ever feel alone in their fight!.” - Joseph Pieper (Lead Singer)

“One thing is true, rock as it was done in the 70s and 90s is not dead! The Relics seems to have resuscitated this energy and more!” - Direct Actu

Click to Purchase / Stream "Standing Tall" Online

With influences that span across the decades, The Relics have reinterpreted the elements of classic rock and brought them into a modern context. Known for their anthemic riffs, punchy rhythm section, solid vocal hooks, and energetic live performances; this Atlanta based band is quickly making their mark on audiences throughout the southeastern United States. Since their formation in 2017; they have performed at some of the most renown venues throughout the southeast, their music has been featured on several major radio stations, and has ranked in a few charts such as Honduras's Top 200. The band consists of Joseph Pieper (vocals, guitar), Andrew Cary (bass, vocals), Sean Maloney (lead guitar), and Greg Washington (drums). Referred to as a combination of "The Beatles meets Green Day," their sound often toggles between classic rock, 90s rock, and alt rock. They released their self-titled debut in February 2019, which put their sonic versatility in the forefront. The quartet's new single Standing Tall is now available to stream everywhere online. A rock anthem about standing tall in the face of adversity and life's challenges; Standing Tall is the perfect anthem for the post-COVID world, and is sure to have you singing along! The song was featured as the song of the week on Atlanta's Rock 100.5 FM. The Relics plan on releasing more music this year. Stay up-to-date with their upcoming shows and releases by following The Relics on Spotify, Facebook, and Instagram.

CLOAK Kicks off Fall U.S. Headlining Tour

CLOAK Headlining U.S. Dates w/ Demiser:
10/28: Lexington, KY @ Green Lantern [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
10/29: Columbus, OH @ Ace Of Cups [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
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 [EVENT LINK]
11/02: Pittsburgh, PA @ Black Forge Coffee [TICKETS]
11/03: Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
11/04: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
11/05: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
11/06: Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
11/07: Washington, DC @ Atlas Brew Works [TICKETS // EVENT LINK] **new venue**
11/08: Richmond, VA @ The Camel [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
11/09: Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone [ EVENT LINK]
11/10: Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium [TICKETS // EVENT LINK]
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 [TICKETS // EVENT LINK] **Hometown show**

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.

Hail The Horns Announces New Tour Dates this November!

Guitar Virtuoso MARC RIZZO's (Ill Nino, ex-Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy) new project HAIL THE HORNS, featuring bassist TONY CAMPOS (Static-X, Fear Factory) and drummer CHRISTIAN "OPUS" LAWRENCE (Dead By Wednesday, Earth, Ellefson) have announced New England and Midwest tour dates for November 2021. The band will be playing songs from their past and current band's catalogues along with some metal classics.

“We’re looking at this as our own little “metal allegiance” type thing, but as a trio! Less is more sometimes!! If other things develop or happen from that, then that’s cool too… we’re not putting any expectations onto it. We just want to have some fun & rock some cool tunes together for other people’s enjoyment, and our own, that’s all!!” says Opus.

The trio recently recorded a cover of the KISS classic, "God Of Thunder", with Campos handling lead vocals. The track was recorded by Joey Concepcion and Nicky Bellmore (Dexters Lab Studio) & mixed by Matthew Nevitt (Inkei Studios).

"God Of Thunder" buy/stream link:

https://ingroov.es/god-of-thunder-6j7jt

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Gvllow Tackles Subjects of Grief & Loss On "Pray To God"; Watch Brand New Music Video Now

GVLLOW

Drops Official Music Video For

"PRAY TO GOD"

Stream Here | Watch below

US Tour With POORSTACY Begins Tomorrow

Tickets Here

Post-punk solo artist, multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer, GVLLOW, has released brand new music video for track "Pray To God" today, the second single to be taken from his recent 'Spiritwalker EP' released earlier this year. Speaking on the song and its accompanying new video, GVLLOW shares

"This song was written to honor all of the lost souls close to me. Gvllow was created as a coping mechanism to channel my emotions dealing with the constant death around me that took so many of my close friends and family. This song was written as an ode to those who lost their lives too soon, and to let them know i still hear them and think of them every day."

The 'Spiritwalker' EP was released in Spring of this year and saw GVLLOW's stylistic expansion into post-punk and 80s goth. Heavily influenced by by the likes of Drab Majesty, Sisters Of Mercy and Bauhaus, the transition began with highly acclaimed single "Last Dance" from his previous, eponymous full-length and continued through the first single from 'Spiritwalker' - "Fell In Love With A Ghost" - which dropped in December of 2020. To date, the EP has clocked up over 1 million streams, with the two previously released music videos hitting 412,000 YouTube views.

GVLLOW recently announced that he will be joining POORSTACY on his upcoming 'Party At The Cemetery Masquerade' US tour. Full dates, tickets and info can be found here.

What The Press Are Saying

"A fascinating solo artist bringing together elements of goth, darkwave, punk and rap."

- Kerrang!

"SoCal's Gvllow...pulls elements of Eighties goth, post-punk and death-rock into his eerie, dance-floor-ready brand of heavy hip-hop."

- Revolver

"truly a must-listen for anybody who values variety and intrigue in their playlists."

- Alternative Press

"From gritty hip hop to cold dark wave, the emerging prospect goes beyond genre to assert an identity all his own."

- Knotfest.com

GWAR to Kick Off “Scumdogs 30th Anniversary Tour” Tomorrow Night

Human Scum! After years of waiting, it is now time to return to the venue of your choice to worship your Lords and Masters GWAR. Tomorrow night sees the kickoff of the “Scumdogs 30th Anniversary Tour.” Support on the tour is coming from the legendary Napalm Death and EyeHateGod. The tour will cross North America starting in Norfolk, VA and runs through December 14th with a second stop in New York City.


Earlier this week, GWAR dropped their second set of NFT’s. They are almost sold out, see what’s left HERE. If any of you lazy Bohabs missed a chance at getting one, you’re in luck, as GWAR will be offering a limited edition NFT on this tour only! You can only get the NFT by purchasing a “Scumdogs 30th Anniversary Tour'' Poster at the VENUE. This is limited to 500 posters/500 NFT’s.


GWAR’s latest release “Scumdogs XXX Live,” is available now via Pit Records. Order it HERE.



Tour Dates:

x - with Napalm Death / Eyehategod supporting

# - Festival

10/28/21 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva x

10/29/21 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium x

10/30/21 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall x

10/31/21 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza x

11/1/21 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage x

11/2/21 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom x

11/4/21 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave x

11/5/21 - Detroit, MI - Crofoot Ballroom x

11/6/21 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue x

11/7/21 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues x

11/8/21 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House x

11/10/21 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel x

11/11/21 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts x

11/12/21 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade x

11/13/21 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome to Rockville #

11/14/21 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall x

11/15/21 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live x

11/16/21 - Dallas, TX - Amplified Live x

11/18/21 - Albuqueque, NM - Sunshine Theater x

11/19/21 - Tuscon, AZ - Rialto Theater x

11/20/21 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues x

11/21/21 - Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater x

11/22/21 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom x

11/23/21 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theater x

11/24/21 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory x

11/26/21 - Reno, NV - Virginia Street Brewhouse x

11/27/21 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory x

11/28/21 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom x

11/30/21 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO x

12/1/21 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom x

12/3/21 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall x

12/4/21 - Edmonton, AB - Midway Bar x

12/6/21 - Billings, MT - Pub Station

12/7/21 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater x

12/8/21 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater x

12/9/21 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue x

12/10/21 - Lincoln, NE - The Bourbon Theatre x

12/11/21 - Sauget, IL - Pop's x

12/13/21 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club x

12/14/21 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza x

EQUILIBRIUM - Release New Old School Song "XX"

EQUILIBRIUM is taking us on a journey back to the old school: After recently unveiling a make-over of their debut album hit "Met", the German epic metallers have decided to lead us further down the path, today presenting us with a track that’s been hidden in a bedside drawer for almost 15 years. Buried in dust and old memories, band founder and guitarist René Berthiaume resurrected these fragments of an unfinished track from their early band years and completed the song, before recording it for the very first time with the current band line-up. As a perfect anniversary gift to their fans, the track is titled 'XX' in order to celebrate the band's 20-year existence.

René Berthiaume comments:
"This October turns out to be our Old School October. After our remake of 'Met', we are happy to release a theoretically brand-new track. Just theoretically, because parts of this song are based on pretty old fragments that were created during the era after our first albums. We had a lot of fun picking up those parts and finalizing that song into the version that it is now."

Watch the music video to "XX" below.
Stream or download the song at this location: https://bfan.link/equilibrium-xx

EQUILIBRIUM's long sold-out sophomore album Sagas will finally be re-released on vinyl on November 12th and only a few copies are left to order at https://bfan.link/Equilibrium-Sagas

London synthpop artist Rodney Cromwell releases 'Memory Box' single. New LP coming February 2021

"Rodney Cromwell's music belongs to the future" ~ NME

"Yanking the mundane into the sublime. Its sweeping synths transverse a sonic landscape bridging an ancient sentiment and an almost folk instrumentation with pure hertz tone glory" ~ POST-PUNK.COM

“His new lo-fi disco laments are joyfully simple and painfully funny” ~ HUFFINGTON POST

"Makes a delightful lo-fi synthpop racket with a load of old gear and a deep appreciation of classic outfits" ~ ELECTRONIC SOUND

“A reminder of good pop tunes from a magical era” ~ LOUDER THAN WAR

After a 2 1/2 year hiatus, London-based synthpop artist Rodney Cromwell will be releasing a new single via Happy Robots Records with distribution by Cargo Records. 'Memory Box' is a song about perceptions of reality and the certainty of our memories. How do we believe anything in a world where truth and honesty are of so little worth?

Rodney Cromwell is the nom de plume of Adam Cresswell, founding member of 1990s-2000s indie-folktronica band Saloon (who had four entries in John Peel’s Festive 50, recorded three Peel Sessions and had top 10 album of the year in The Sunday Times) and one half of electronic two-piece Arthur & Martha (praised by the likes of NME, The Guardian and Artrocker).

With minimal percussion, Rodney Cromwell's lyrics float over a bed of vintage synthesizers and effected guitar. Shunning a clean '80s synth sound, the song is almost psychedelic in outlook, reminiscent of the minimal synth of acts such as Broadcast, Pram or Silver Apples. The video, an atmospheric montage of heavily effected and distorted shots of rural Britain, was inspired by film auteurs such as Stan Brakhage and Chris Marker.

Writing and recording in his home studio in Catford, South London, Cromwell employs an old-school approach using predominantly vintage hardware. Mixed and co-produced by Richard Bennett at Acme Hall Studios (New York) and mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Goldfrapp, Paul Weller, Pixies, The Alarm), Martin J Langthorne, who also designed the album artwork, contributes guitar.

"It was one of the first songs written for the new album. At the time I was still disorientated from illness. I turned on the TV and there was Boris Johnson’s lackey, Dominic Cummings, spinning some yarn. In my post-fever state he came across like Wormtongue from Tolkein, talking about riverbanks, woods and castles while literally sitting in a perfumed rose garden like in Alice in Wonderland. I wouldn’t say that influenced me directly, but certainly my own state of brain-fog sent my writing off in a more heady and fantastical direction," explains Adam Cromwell.

"I wanted the song to have the feel of a marching clockwork toy, so the beat is really simple and metronomic with the synths doing the talking by enveloping the song."

This single is the title track of the forthcoming ‘Memory Box' album, A mixture of electronic hauntological excursions, dreampop and European coldwave that is scheduled for release in early 2022. Using analogue synths, drum machines with parts played almost entirely live (with minimal computer sequencing) and vocals recorded without autotune, this record conjures up an organic, albeit dream-like, world that is inspired as much by Alice in Wonderland, Franz Kafka and Anna Kavan as it is by its sonic influences such as Kraftwerk, The Cure and Stereolab. The sonic pallet of 'Memory Box' is both reassuringly familiar and completely distinctive.

Rodney Cromwell's debut LP 'Age of Anxiety' (2015) and 'Rodney's English Disco' EP (2018) have garnered Rodney Cromwell features in Electronic Sound Magazine, NME, Huffington Post, Paste, Record Collector, BBC6 Music and national RNE3 in Spain, for whom he also recorded a live session. The debut album featured in scores of Best of Lists including Electronic Sound Magazine and he was named 'Most Promising New Act' by The Electricity Club. He has appeared on compilations alongside Cavern of Anti-Matter, John Foxx, Devo, OMD, Katy Perry and other notable artists.

Rodney will be playing a handful of live dates to support the album's release. His debut festival appearance at Indietracks 2015, described as 'a spiritual experience", led to further festival appearances in the UK and in Spain, in addition to supporting artists such as Pram, Marsheaux, Death & Vanilla, Rowetta and Steve Davis. In 2020, he also performed as part of Damo Suzuki's backing band.

As of October 27, 'Memory Box' will be available digitally everywhere, including Spotify and Apple Music. In the meantime, it can be pre-ordered directly from the artist via Bandcamp. On October 28, London's Hope & Anchor will host his Single Launch Party with appearances by Mood Taeg and Still Forever.

CREDITS
Written and recorded by Adam Cresswell
Martin J Langthorne - guitar on 'Memory Box'
Mixed and co-produced by Richard Bennett at Acme Hall Studios, New York
Mastered by Pete Maher
Album artwork by Martin J Langthorne

Keep up with Rodney Cromwell
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Metal Band As Within, So Without Release "My Revelation"

As Within, So Without is a 4 piece Metalcore band hailing from Westchester County, NY. Their recent single/video release "My Revelation" is now available.

The band started as four friends with a dream, who love music. AWSW is very passionate about music and this new single along with their upcoming sophomore album brings a strong message of positivity through hard times. The band is a big believer in positivity, acceptance, and love for all people. The four bandmates have been friends for a long time and all the friends and brothers via AWSW have brought has only made them closer like a tight-knit family.

AWSW has played all over our North East region with bands like Attila, All That Remains, Secrets, Silent Planet, Escape the Fate, and many more bands we look up to.

The main goal as a band is to build a community for their listeners to feel like they can be heard. Making friends with like-minded individuals, creating great music to rock out to, and building a strong community of support is AWSW because at the end of the day their desire is to bring people together.

'"My Revelation" is about breaking off a relationship in your life that has a negative effect on you. This song is very personal for most of us in this band as we were sort of dealing with similar situations whether with family or a significant other. The lyrics in this song do pull at the heartstrings while also trying to see the positives to cutting off negative and toxic people from your life. This song can be heavy, fast-paced, technical, and melodic all at the same time and is a good representation of what is yet to come."' - AWSW

Song Produced/Mixed/Mastered by Chris Wiseman

Video directed by Ian Urquhart

Vocals: Mitchell Lustosa

Bass/Vocals: Mathew Lustosa

Guitar: Matt Tzovolos

Drums: Lukas Vitullo

TO CONNECT WITH AS WITHIN SO WITHOUT:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/awswband/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/AsWithinSoWithoutCTNY/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/AWSWband

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1syET8p95KVlMeDRRbBfoz?si=cLWaKq81TIePtwup91u2pA&dl_branch=1

Purchase Music, Merch:

Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-revelation-single/1589148738fbclid=IwAR0I2YyQVpPpkeQ5NXsO78PmxLcSa4IhbtnJm-sEdIZEDQmHrYGHUqEcwPM

Merch: www.awswband.com

Pagan Metal Legends BORNHOLM Unveil New Single + Video “Spiritual Warfare” from New Album “Apotheosis”

Pagan Metal Legends BORNHOLM Unveil New Single + Video “Spiritual Warfare”

New Album, Apotheosis, out November 5, 2021

Pre-Order NOW!

With over 20 years of experience and five studio albums under their belts, Hungarian black/pagan metal outfit BORNHOLM are no longer strangers to the scene. Today, the band presents the second single, “Spiritual Warfare”, from their exciting Napalm Records debut and brand-new, fifth studio album, Apotheosis, out November 5, 2021.

With “Spiritual Warfare", BORNHOLM present a nearly melodic facet of their sonic spectrum - mixing their trademark black metal sound with dashes of pagan and folk metal whilst prominent frantic drumming and forceful riffing underlines their somber side.

Ever since bursting onto the scene in 2000, BORNHOLM has been an unstoppable force in the black and pagan metal realms, touring with household names like Ex Deo, Varg, Arkonaand many more. With their upcoming offering, Apotheosis, the unit is ready to take its career to another level and set the stage with sinister first single “I Am War God”. Mixing significant, ground-shaking black metal elements, ruthless growling and heroic pagan accents, the band absolutely showcases their variety and sonic progression.

BORNHOLM on “Spiritual Warfare”:

"This song is a special song for me, in addition to hitherto unusual musical solutions, it also displays a lyrical apocalyptic vision. It contains biblical references, abstract visions, ritual magic. Behind the scenes of the physical world, warfare always takes place primarily among spiritual forces, which is the real driving force behind. This causes changes in the visible world. Which side is which is not so clear-cut, whether there are any sides at all or just one will. While it’s not a fast track, it still has the fastest part on the album. The cover painting is my work, just like all the visuals related to the album, it was brought to life greatly."

Watch the new music video for “Spiritual Warfare”

Hungarian metal outfit BORNHOLM merges atmospheric black and pagan metal into a sphere of obscurity!

Apotheosis not only showcases BORNHOLM’s tonal development, but also goes back to the origins of the band’s history and the heavy, often almost doomy influences mixed with indispensable atmospherically dark and raw flavor. Accompanied by sinister sacral sounds of historic proportions and a hypnotizing, incantatory chant, intro track "I Divine" heralds the dark ride to nowhere. It is precisely in the void between pagan and black metal that the sound finds its home, with tracks like “Spiritual Warfare” and “Black Shining Cloaks” - the latter of which featuring a magnificent guitar solo by Mike Wead (Mercyful Fate/King Diamond) - including its diabolic, atmospheric intro, “The Key to the Shaft of the Abyss”, representing the mellowness and extremes of the band. Along with the almost melodic borrowings and acoustic guitar inserts in combination with the pure rawness of “To the Fallen”, the record highlights the band’s variety and sonic progression. The title track “Apotheosis” is a slow, howling homage mixing aggressive, shrieking vocals and melodiously grim anecdotes. Album closer “Enthronement” closes the metaphorical and musical bracket and provides the 52-minute piece with a venerable, instrumental conclusion.

BORNHOLM add:

“So the day has come, the new album is coming! Its title is Apotheosis, which is a Greek originated word meaning deification, divinization and the glorification of a human to a divine level. It contains 11 tracks and drives deeper into our musical world and soul than ever before.

We had to deal with a lot of difficulties both in the studio and in our private life during the making, but somehow something was always guarding the birth of the record. Nothing stopped, not even for a single moment, no matter what happened. It was a great experience to go through this uprising while the world is going into another direction. We didn't lack anything; fate was with us - so the birth of the record was a sort of magical experience. Step by step, everything was in place in time and, without tolerating the outside world, we built another one for ourselves.”

Get your copy NOW!

On Apotheosis, the band has built a flowing, epochal sound concept that combines explosive guitar/bass lines with thunder-fast drums, spiced with choral elements and leading into a heavy blend, which BORNHOLM present successfully in all kinds of variations from track 1 to 11.

Recording and mixing took place at SuperSize Recording Studio in Hungary with the contribution of Viktor Scheer, with mastering completed by Maor Appelbaum, who has worked with bands like Dream Theater, Annihilator, Mayhem, Abbath and many more.

Apotheosis will be available in the following formats:

CD Digipak

1LP Gatefold Black

Digital Album

[1LP Gatefold Black]

BORNHOLM are:

Sahsnot – Guitar/Vocals

Charun – Bass

D – Drums

LORD OF THE LOST Announces Livestream BluRay/DVD/CD “The Sacrament of Judas”

LORD OF THE LOST Announces Livestream BluRay/DVD/CD The Sacrament of Judas

Pre-Order NOW!

Out December 10, 2021 via Napalm Records

LORD OF THE LOST continue their success story with live spectacle The Sacrament of Judas!

After dropping their most successful record to date, entitled JUDAS, (#2 German album charts) this summer, genrefluid visionaries LORD OF THE LOST are back with another treat to underline its inimitable live presence: the almost two-hour streaming concert known as Sinister Summer Stream will be released under the name The Sacrament of Judas on BluRay, DVD and CD on December 10, 2021 via Napalm Records.

On July 3, 2021, fans of the band were able to experience some brand new songs from the recently released chart-topping record JUDAS live as a streaming event for the first time. The Sacrament of Judas transports this enormous live energy, which tracks like "Priest", "For They Know Not What They Do" and "The Gospel of Judas" prove.

Pre-Order The Sacrament of Judas NOW!

The dark guitar riffs and fierce drum solos from "Six Feet Underground" show the extraordinary musical skills of each band member. Besides the explosive musical outbursts, there are also quiet moments, such as the elegiac "Euphoria" or the soulful ballad "My Constellation", which is carried by Chris Harms’ versatile and touching voice. Amid the first performance of the new songs, there is also enough room for classics from the multi-faceted discography of LORD OF THE LOST such as "Loreley", "La Bomba" and "Die Tomorrow". The show closes with a final highlight - the Duran Duran cover "Ordinary World", which brings the grandiose arc of tension to its glorious end.

Not even the pandemic can stop this band - LORD OF THE LOST impressively proves that! The Sacrament of Judas is an intense live experience that, even without an audience, stirs up joyful anticipation for the band's next show - then WITH an audience!

The Sacrament of Judas will be available in a limited edition format exclusively via Napalm Records Mailorder, as well as the band’s store as a digipack including BluRay, DVD and 2 CDs:

LORD OF THE LOST are:

Chris Harms - vocals, guitar, cello

Pi Stoffers - guitar

Class Grenayde - bass

Gared Dirge - piano, synthesizer, percussion, guitar

Niklas Kahl - drums

OK MAYDAY Drops World Inspiring New Single "COLORFUL"

The World Needs a COLORFUL Change

"COLORFUL" buy/stream link:

https://music.empi.re/colorful

With the world still settling after a wild 2020, the refreshing timing of Virginia born band- Ok Mayday's new single "COLORFUL"has impeccable timing.

The collaborative effort between Ok MaydayJ Warner, Clare Reynolds, and Harmony "H-Money" Samuels was written coming out of a very difficult season in the band's career and they felt like they had to speak/sing something into the universe to fully embrace it. Collectively they believe you have to manifest it. So it's their proclamation that change is coming and the best is yet to come!

"It was such an organic process that was actually wrapped up in a two day session with the melodies and lyrics and original production. The post production lasted a few months when real drums were laid down and final vocals were recorded" says Harmony.

"The video was a project we did with + Micah Lindsrom + Tyler Johnson. We came up with the initial concept when the full weight of the record hit us in the heart. The song was much bigger than the band and the video needed to reflect that. Having family members and friends involved with the entire artistic expression truly was a dream come true," says Kelly Bollmann - Guitar.

Virginia based quartet - brothers, David and Kelly BollmannStephen Lee and Matthew Osborn - strike an elusive balance between arena pop, synth-sparked indie, and shoegazing guitar rock.

Transformed by this unique song craft the band became sought-after writers behind the scenes with credits including J. Cole’s "Sparks Will Fly [feat. Jhene Aiko]" and Haley Reinhart’s "Some Way Some How”. These projects caught the attention of power-house executive producer Harmony Samuels [Maroon 5, Fifth Harmony, Chris Brown], who subsequently signed them to a production deal.

After embarking on a 30 city national tour the world shutdown and forced Ok Maydayto create their most ambitious music video,“Blossoms”. They invited dozens of friends from around the entire world to film how they were doing life. Coupling these videos with their own quarantined-bedroom performances the band created a music video with over 1.3 million plays.

Now riding this wave of success, their long awaited EP Just A Phantom is releasing this fall. This six song, extended play captures that elusive, authentic something that hides between analog's imperfection and the beautiful sheen of pop production. Sprinkled throughout are anthemic jams like “Colorful”“Good”, and “Stepping Down”, that are sure to be concert favorites. Contrasted by “Human (To Be Scared)”, a song cinematic in melody and thought, while the title track, “Just A Phantom” stirs the pain of unrequited love. David Bollmann's dreamlike, effortless, almost euphoric croon is featured in “Blossoms”. A voice wandering deftly through chorus and verse, celebrating a profoundly heavy subject, without getting too heavy about it. It’s unmistakable, these friends (and a couple of brothers) have gotten right to the good part: writing catchy, fully-realized, soulful indie that stands apart.

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AD INFINITUM Releases Captivating Third Single “Animals” + Music Video

AD INFINITUM Releases Captivating Third Single “Animals” + Music Video

New Album, Chapter II – Legacy, out on Friday, October 29

Pre-Order NOW!

“...one of the most powerful, versatile, sophisticated, imposing and graceful symphonic metal

albums of recent years.”

(Sonic Seducer, GER)


“With this record, Ad Infinitum should really stir up the symphonic metal sector.”

(Metal Hammer, GER)


“Exciting melodies, fat riffs, cutting solos and all crowned by Melissa Bonny's haunting voice.”

(Rock It!, GER)


“A frontal attack on the symphonic genre.”

(Stark!Strom, AT)


...passionate vocals, stirring choruses and flaming guitar riffs.”

(Aardschok, NL)

Rising symphonic metal stars AD INFINITUM kick off the final lap with a captivating new single "Animals", plus its new music video, to accompany the release of their upcoming album, Chapter II – Legacy, to be unveiled on Friday, October 29. With their recent music videos for “Unstoppable” and “Afterlife”, featuring Nils Molin (Amaranthe/Dynazty), AD INFINITUM have reached over 750k views in one month, showcasing that thousands of fans wait passionately for the release of Chapter II – Legacy!

"Animals" leaves a lasting impression right from the very first second with its remarkable, powerful opening. The song nourishes itself on an orchestral foundation of epic strings and poignant piano, steadily accompanied by thundering drums and passionate guitar riffs. In harmony with frontwoman Melissa Bonny's multi-faceted voice, which ranges from lovely, goosebump-inducing highs to vibrant growls, "Animals" becomes a brilliant symphony of energetic and melodic soundscapes with an added metalcore-like touch without losing AD INFINITUM’s signature roots.

AD INFINITUM on the new single:

“The release of Chapter II - Legacy is just around the corner but before we unveil this second album, we have one more song to present. "Animals" is a powerful cinematic track that will transport you from Heaven to Hell and back. Would you exchange your humanity for immortality?”

Symphonic metal onslaught AD INFINITUM are no strangers to the scene. With their spellbinding debut album, Chapter I - Monarchy (2020), brought to life in the middle of a global pandemic, the foursome reached millions of plays on streaming platforms. With its very first single, “Marching on Versailles”, riding high at more than 1.8M video views to date, the highly talented unit didn't put the brakes on. Instead, they transformed pandemic fatigue into heavier soundscapes without sacrificing their signature aura. Furthermore, frontwoman Melissa Bonny is consistently drawn to exciting musical collaborations, as she recently unveiled the brand new band THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON and their bittersweet reinterpretation of Florence & The Machine's Game Of Thrones soundtrack song, "Jenny Of Oldstones". In addition, Bonny's exciting feature with FEUERSCHWANZ on the song “Ding”(Seed-cover) has already gained over 2.6 million views on YouTube since its release. Now, she sets her focus back to her main musical force as AD INFINITUM – with Adrian Thessenvitz (guitars), Korbinian Benedict (bass) and Niklas Müller (drums) – unveils its new opus, Chapter II - Legacy.

Chapter II - Legacy surprises with a melting pot of different influences and a contrast between super heavy riffs, sometimes even djent/metalcore-like touches and catchy hook lines and melodies, giving the band's sophomore album a modern and equally timeless touch. The lyrics have, just like on their debut album, been inspired by a historical figure: the paradoxical life and afterlife of Vlad The Impaler, also known as Dracula, inspired the themes and questions of this album.

AD INFINITUM add:

Chapter II - Legacy holds a very special place in our heart. It represents months and months of hard work of four bandmates, for a result that we are proud to call “self-produced”. For this record, we decided to work without the influence of an external producer during the songwriting process and to team up with Elias Holmlid for the beautiful and epic orchestrations and of course with Jacob Hansen who recorded [vocals], mixed, mastered and participated to the post production. A younger and heavier sound that defines AD INFINITUM like never before.”

Pre-Order Chapter II – Legacy NOW

Chapter II - Legacy once again showcases the indispensable creativity of AD INFINITUM – featuring twelve complex, marvelous tracks highlighting their sonic development and undeniable symphonic strength. Such talent can be witnessed with opener “Reinvented”, lurking with lovely piano tunes and erupting in intense riffage in the blink of an eye. Right away, the music reflects the extremely multifaceted voice of Melissa Bonny – ranging from crystal clear vocals to impressively powerful screams and menacing growls. Hailing from hell, hard-hitting “Afterlife” features the vocal power of Nils Molin (Amaranthe, Dynazty), merging in perfect harmony with Melissa’s incredibly haunting delivery. Songs like “Your Enemy” and cinematic grand finale “Lullaby” leave no scope for weakness and unveil the heaviest side of AD INFINITUM to date. This grasping hymn is far from lulling you to sleep, as the eclectically versatile sonic world of AD INFINITUM immediately induces you to listen to Chapter II - Legacy again, right from the beginning!

Chapter II - Legacy will be available in the following formats:

-1 CD Digipak

-1 LP Gatefold BLACK

-1 CD Digipak + Patch (limited to 200 copies worldwide)

-Digital Album

[1 CD Digipak + Patch (limited to 200 copies worldwide) – Napalm Mailorder ONLY]


AD INFINITUM are:

Melissa Bonny - Vocals

Adrian Thessenvitz - Guitars

Korbinian Benedict - Bass

Niklas Müller – Drums