EPICA - Unveil Live Music Video For "Victims Of Contingency" + Ωmega Alive Is Out NOW!

Despite the recent postponement of their European tour and ongoing pandemic, Dutch symphonic metal legends EPICA have erected an unmatched monument to the live music scene this year with Ωmega Alive. Out in stores today, the new release is available in several audiovisual formats, such as DVD, BluRay, 3LP vinyl gatefold in various colors, earbook, and boxset. The latter contains 5 beautiful 10'' records with a zoetrope print. You can have a look at all the different versions of the release in a new unboxing video featuring singer Simone Simons .

Simone comments: "Here it is! Our latest and greatest EPICA show in the history of EPICA; ΩMEGA ALIVE. We are beyond excited about this release, in which we can all relive our most special show to date. We wish you a lot of musical moments and hope that you don't wake up the next morning with a headbang hangover ;)"

With spectacular stage effects, dancers, acrobats, and accompanying storyline, Ωmega Alive drags the viewer right down into the magical rabbit hole, and with the latest single 'Victims Of Contingency', you can get ready for fire, fog, AND rain:

Available via the streaming or download platform of your choice, you can listen to the new release here:
https://bfan.link/omega-alive.ema

The full video stream of "Ωmega Alive" is now also exclusively available for 3-day-rental at the official bandstore: https://epicamerch.com/products/omega-alive-3-day-rental

Order the BluRay/DVD, 3LP Vinyl, 2CD, earbooks, or Boxset via this link: http://nblast.de/Epica-OmegaAlive

In case you missed the burning pianos, fire dancers, or children's choir on the previous singles, check them out here:
"Unchain Utopia - Ωmega Alive -": https://youtu.be/c8XdrOhEZl0
"The Skeleton Key - Ωmega Alive -" - https://youtu.be/zIZkvhiOUU8
"Kingdom Of Heaven Pt 3 - The Antediluvian Universe -": https://youtu.be/BdBCVMD8TiM

EPICA is:
Simone Simons | vocals
Isaac Delahaye | guitars
Mark Jansen | guitars, grunts, screams
Coen Janssen | synths, piano
Ariën van Weesenbeek | drums
Rob van der Loo | bass

Order your copy of Ωmega Alive here: https://bfan.link/omega-alive.ema

BLIND GUARDIAN - Unveil Music Video For New Song "Deliver Us From Evil"

From the menacing shadows of this desolate December, a light in the darkness has arisen and Germany's metal legends are back to "Deliver Us From Evil". With this new single out today, the fans can finally get a first glimpse of what's to expect from the band's upcoming studio album scheduled for September 2022.

Available digitally and as 7-inch (with ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ as B-Side) or digipak CD (with the previously released "Violent Shadows" – WWW Live Performance as extra track), the epic "Deliver Us From Evil" comes with a new music video, filmed by Dirk Behlau.

Stream the new track or order the digipak and 7'' vinyl now. :https://blindguardian.bfan.link/deliver-us-from-evil

Singer Hansi Kürsch comments:
"'Deliver Us From Evil' is representative of a thoroughly aggressive album. I don't want to promise too much by claiming that the upcoming long-player, that is due to be released next year, will contain nothing but strong tracks and shall be a highlight of our career, yet I am sure the album will make a lot of people very, very happy."

About BLIND GUARDIAN
BLIND GUARDIAN is one of those unique and special bands that stand for absolute perfection, creativity, and passion since they formed in 1984. Delivering a fascinating mixture of opulent bombast, progressive complexity, and symphonic beauty. BLIND GUARDIAN established their style a long time ago but has never stagnated – always remaining open-minded and adventurous. This is why BLIND GUARDIAN are always ahead of the times!

Order the album in the format of your choice: http://nblast.de/BG-Imaginations25

The Nomadic Release New Single “GRAND MISTAKES" to all digital platforms!

The Nomadic released a new single titled “Grand Mistakes”

“Grand Mistakes”can be streamed/downloaded at

https://song.link/i/1595890915

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“Grand Mistakes is, along with 'Under a Georgia Sky,' one of the first songs I wrote on piano,” says singer-songwriter Rob. “I am excited to see what Nomadic fans think of it! It is probably a little different to the singles we have put out so far. And I hope it moves and inspires people in different ways. It is really a song that captures the essence of the fact that we learn and grow from our greatest mistakes. And also, if we choose to, we can stop family trauma and repeat mistakes from continuing in a vicious cycle."

He adds, "This is a song that addresses the theme of conflict, reconciliation and learning from mistakes. for most of my professional life, I have worked in situations of conflict, including Somalia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, and Israel and Palestine. I have often paused to reflect on the damage such conflict does, not only on those who directly participate, but the trauma that gets passed on, to families from generation to generation. That is, more or less, the theme of Grand Mistakes!"

Australian guitarist and singer/songwriter Robert Gaylard brings a unique perspective and vision when it comes to creating music. His inspiration and passion for starting The Nomadic began early on as a child after traveling to many countries like Myanmar (formerly Burma), Singapore and the Solomon Islands. His “nomadic” lifestyle continued on into his adulthood when he began to work for the United Nations in various countries such as: Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Israel and Palestine. His travels eventually brought him to New York in September of 2012 and motivated him to pursue his songwriting by establishing an indie rock band.

In the year 2019, Rob took a one-year leave of absence from the UN to follow his musical passion and focus specifically on songwriting and live performance. The Nomadic released its debut single "Drifting" in September of 2019, "Waiting" was released in April of 2020; "Beyond Blue" and "Manhattan View" in June; "Walk the Streets" in October; and "Jeannie" in January 2021. These were followed up by "Skaterpark," in February 2021 and "Under a Georgia Sky" in June 2021. “Grand Mistakes”released December 3, 2021, and the single "My Mind is Racing" will be released on 28 January 2022, accompanied by the album of the same name.

Influenced by artists like Oasis, Radiohead, The Verve, Bruce Springsteen, Phosphorescent, The War on Drugs, Arizona and The 1975, The Nomadic produces a sound genre like no other as alternative rock meets blues with hints of Americana and pop.

Having been originally influenced by numerous cultures and ways of life, The Nomadic promotes and advocates for issues of social action and innovation, human rights, support for minorities, as well as doing the next right thing, including the idea that it is never too late, including for people to follow their dreams and passions.

The Nomadic - Manhattan View - Official Video: https://youtu.be/kn1xnqTeGPY

The Nomadic - Beyond Blue - Official Video:https://youtu.be/vBFALjHTdgg

The Nomadic - Waiting - Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxKwSEBXgxM

The Nomadic - Drifting - Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YoUlC4Wyk 

The Nomadic- Skaterpark – Official Picture Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj-vDFfnbIg

The Nomadic – Jeannie- Official Picture Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DLw_0_Pp10

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BELPHEGOR - Re-Release Their First Two Albums "Blutsabbath" + "The Last Supper"

RE-RELEASE THEIR FIRST TWO ALBUM THE LAST SUPPER (1995) AND BLUTSABBATH (1997) ON JANUARY 14TH! 

Next January, an ancient demon will crawl straight outta hell to gain fresh life in new shapes... But: That infernal creature won't come alone but will be accompanied by its bat-winged twin with a soul as black as the depths from which it emerged.

Or, to make it a little more obvious: Austria's Death Metal highpriests BELPHEGOR will release their first two albums, The Last Supper (1995) and Blutsabbath (1997), next year on vinyl and together as 2 CDs. The records will be out on January 14th and you can pre-order your little piece of extreme metal history right here: https://nblast.de/Belphegor-ReReleases

Helmuth states: "While we are finishing up the last couple of dates of the 'The Black Rituals' tour, we’re proud to announce that we will unleash our earliest offerings upon the masses again! Both albums have been remastered by Andy Classen and will be available in a variety of versions featuring uncensored artwork. Enjoy the first chapters of Belphegor’s diabolical death metal signature sound!“

Better be quick and keep your eyes and ears open since BELPHEGOR already have new aces up their sleeves waiting to surprise and mesmerize their listeners in the next weeks...

BELPHEGOR was founded in 1993 and spread like a virus within the underground. Meanwhile, their Bloodbath In Paradise demo has become legendary and paved the baleful path into the souls of thousands of listeners. Anti-religious with nihilistic tendencies as well as provocative topics, BELPHEGOR moved on. The debut album The Last Supper (1995) let the community of followers and opponents grow. Inexorably, the band pushes their destructive ways forward in the following years. BELPHEGOR become louder, more obsessed, and more dynamic, and their albums now have cult status. To think about the scene doesn't work without thinking of BELPHEGOR. In 2008, the band sent their followers to the edge of hell with Bondage Goat Zombie and sparked an all-consuming death metal fire with blasting black metal influences. This masterpiece, inspired by the Marquis de Sade, is one of the most demanding works the genre has offered to this day. BELPHEGOR showed themselves equally brutal and baleful on the successors Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn (2009) and Blood Magick Necromance (2011). The band received a lot of great feedback for their intense live performances as well and reached out to a big and loyal fan base. Their obscure rituals full of diabolical magick have haunted the world several times – next to extensive tours through Asia and Europe, BELPHEGOR has also completed eleven tours through North America and hundreds of open airs.

Their last album Totenritual, internationally lauded by fans and press, dropped on September 15th, 2017, and marks the eleventh hailing from BELPHEGOR.

Pre-order your copy of the re-release of The Last Supper (1995) and Blutsabbath (1997) here: https://nblast.de/Belphegor-ReReleases

SEPTEMBER'S MONSTERS Public Minting on December 6th at 7PM EST! 1

New Character Images Revealed!

Emily Lazar of SEPTEMBER MOURNING's dynamic new NFT collection--a collaboration with NFT Media Box (NMB)--is revealing another selection of stunningly detailed and dynamic visual characterizations for her upcoming SEPTEMBER'S MONSTERS world within the already beloved Monsters Rehabestablished universe, all of which will become available on December 6, 2021. From sci-fi to horror to fantasy and super-hero incarnations, the incredible selection of striking depictions are not only dazzling pieces of unique art, but include ongoing fan and collector opportunities with the investment, as collectors will receive the otherwise unavailable new track, "Dirty" with the incredibly detailed new adventure in the Monsters Rehab universe, along with other utility including access to the Monster's Rehab Metaverse, gaming, IRL merch discounts, future music releases, a download of the September Mourning graphic novel, and more!

Roadmap Activations & Utility

ON DROP

Copy of the September Mourning Graphic novel! 
Exclusive September Mourning new Single, "Dirty"! 
Access to discords! 
15% off merch at any September Mourning show!

25% SELL OUT

Access to the games and Monster Rehab Metaverses! 
Unlock raffles for tickets to September Mourning shows! 
Exclusive September's Monsters discord emojis!

50% SELL OUT

Unlock raffles for signed merch!

75% SELL OUT

Live performance from September Mourning in the metaverse!

100% SELL OUT

Septembers Monsters transformation! 
Development of another graphic novel featuring September and the Monster Rehab characters! 
Potential to unlock infinite objects! 
Unlock raffle for physical copies of the graphic novel!

The Story of September's Monsters:

September Mourning is a human-reaper hybrid, who feels the need to give good human souls a second chance at life, sparking an epic battle between the living and the dead.

Fate, the world's creator and ruler of Mortem (the land of the dead), has sent it's reapers after September to stop her. Stitch is one of those reapers. He is also the master of space and time, which he uses to fight her by fragmenting the existing timeline into 6000 separate timelines... each with it's own unique looking September. September wakes up in each timeline within the Monster Rehab with the monsters looking down at her, angry and hungry for her soul. Fate has taken all of theirs and told them to destroy her.

Will September be able to save the souls of the monsters and repair the timeline before it's too late?

The Details

SEPTEMBER'S MONSTERS is a collaboration between The Monster Rehab and September Mourning. These worlds combine in a 6000 piece NFT drop. The drop itself is historical as it is not only the first female metal/ rock musician to drop a generative NFT project but it is cross-chain which means it is available half on the Ethereum Network and half on the Binance network. September Monsters is also using their NFT platform to distribute new music from the band. The holders of this NFT will be the only ones to download the new single "Dirty" from the band as it will be exclusively available through this NFT for the time being.

"I want to show independent musicians that you don't have to rely on third parties to be seen, heard or make money in the music space. You can use this new technology to fuel your fanbase and connect directly to them."

Alongside the music, storyline and art, with each NFT being unique and not duplicated across the different blockchains, is other utility including access to the Monster's Rehab Metaverse, gaming, IRL merch discounts, future music releases, a download of the September Mourning graphic novel, and more.

"This is your membership into the world of September Mourning and September's Monsters!"

Join us by signing up here!

THOMAS THUNDER Releases New Metal Christmas Song: "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"

Are you ready to rock into the Holiday spirit? Well, Thomas Thunder's rendition of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" will definitely fulfill all your heavy metal cravings. Written by a 14 year-old drumming prodigy, this song combines the classic Christmas melody with an epic progressive metal arrangement. Thomas is the mastermind behind writing this song, and shreds the drums with his double bass, killer drum fills and odd time signatures. Amazing musical guests include Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo; Dream Theater; Billy Idol) on keyboards, Ron Bumblefoot Thal (Sons of Apollo; Guns N' Roses) on guitar, and Tony Franklin (The Firm; Jimmy Page) on bass.

“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 Thunder's album, The Pharaoh's Temple, released in September 2021.

The Pharaoh’s Temple Album Teaser:

https://youtu.be/3QAG9evqB9I

The Pharaoh's Temple Album Link:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6Gr7IqkPjZ49GaO93RKXKn

"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 Rock blog, 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 Tool permeate 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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THE OLD DEAD TREE Releases New Music Video, "This is No Farewell"

French dark metal outfit THE OLD DEAD TREE are now releasing a brand new video for the track "This is no Farewell," The song is taken from the band's 2005 album, 'The Perpetual Motion.' Watch the animated video below.

Vocalist/Guitarist Manuel Munoz comments on the video:
"My friends,
Watch the amazing animation video of This Is No Farewell directed by the talented Benoit Baldwin. Enjoy!"

THE OLD DEAD TREE's latest album 'The End' was released in 2020 via Season of Mist.

This new EP was already written in 1999, a few days before the tragic loss of drummer Frédéric Guillemot and demonstrates the true doom roots of THE OLD DEAD TREE.

Since its inception in 1997 by Manuel Munoz (vocals, guitars) and Nicolas Chevrollier (guitars), THE OLD DEAD TREE always stood apart in the current European metal scene thanks to its unique musical identity: a style which combines extreme metal and dark rock / pop with exceptional vocals, gliding from one style to the next.

By 1999, this was already clearly evident, when Frédéric Guillemot (drums) and Vincent Danhier (bass) decided to join and secure the line-up. The press and fans enthusiastically praised and welcomed the band’s first self-release: the demo EP "The Blossom".

This promising debut took a sudden tragic turn, when Frédéric Guillemot committed suicide just a few months later. The band members were inspired to exorcise the dramatic loss of their close friend by expressing the darkest feelings and frustration this trauma provoked in a new concept album. The result was “The Nameless Disease”, produced by Andy Classen (LEGION OF THE DAMNED, DEW SCENTED, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, DISBELIEF, GRAVEWORM…) and mastered by Goran Finberg (IN FLAMES, OPETH, DIMMU BORGIR…), an album which carried a powerful, aggressive and modern sound. In 2002, the band signed a deal with Season of Mist which finally gave Frédéric’s epic eulogy a proper release. THE OLD DEAD TREE performed several shows and toured at various festivals for the record, with the likes of OPETH, KATATONIA and PARADISE LOST.

Franck Métayer, on the drums since 1999, decided to leave in 2004 in order to devote himself to his personal life. He was replaced by Foued Moukid whose debut performance with the THE OLD DEAD TREE appeared on the 2005 album, “The Perpetual Motion”. The band played at several high profile festivals over the summer of 2005 to promote the album’s release, including Summer Darkness (NL) and Fury Fest (FR) alongside SLAYER, ANTHRAX, MEGADETH, LACUNA COIL, NEUROSIS and SOILWORK.

Sophomore album “The Perpetual Motion” was fully produced by Andy Classen at the Stage One Studio (Germany) and the collaboration proved to be particularly successful. The album received raving reviews late summer 2005. Throughout the fall and winter of that year, THE OLD DEAD TREE hit the road with Dutch gothic metallers EPICA for a full European tour, and performed several shows as headliners in France and the Benelux.

After several more shows, the band members started working on their third album early 2007. The recording sessions and the whole mixing and mastering process took place in June at the Stage One Studio, once again with irreplaceable producer Andy Classen. THE OLD DEAD TREE gave birth to their new album “The Water Fields”. Short after the release, Foued Moukid left the band to devote himself full-time to his other band ARKAN. He was replaced by Raphael Anthaume (PENUMBRA).

By the end of 2008, as THE OLD DEAD TREE was starting to work on a fourth album, some disagreements started to grow within the band, regarding commitment and musical direction. Those differences of opinions soon turned out to be a dead-end problem and led Manuel Munoz to make the decision of ending the band's activities...
In 2013, in order to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “The Nameless Disease”, Manuel, Nicolas, Gilles and Raphael reunited performing the album in its entirety on a series of live shows, including Hellfest.

With this final chapter, the band is closing their career by paying one last tribute to their long-lost friend, who disappeared 20 years ago. The End…Again.

https://www.facebook.com/TheOldDeadTree.Official/

Genre: Gothic Metal

Line-up
Manuel Munoz - Vocals and guitars
Nicolas Chevrollier – Guitars
Raphael Antheaume – Drums

Additional musicians
Brice Guillon - Bass
Pierre Le Pape – Keys
Recording studio:
Le Hangar à Son and C&P Studio
Producer / sound engineer:
Olivier t’Servrancx (all instruments), Maxime Boutault (vocals)
Mixing engineer:
François Maxime Boutault (Behemoth, David Halliday...)
Mastering studio and engineer
Goran Finnberg at The Mastering Room AB

Cover artwork artist
Henri Lejeune

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Available formats:
Digipak + DVD

Scottish dream-music icon ROBIN GUTHRIE presents new 'Riviera' EP, ending 2021 with 3 new releases

Following the October release of his 'Mockingbird Love' EP and the November release of his full-length album 'Pearldiving' (his first album in nine years) comes another unique release by legendary Scottish music sculptor Robin Guthrie - the 4-track 'Riviera' EP, a collection completed earlier this year..

The 'Riviera' EP is available on limited-edition CD and as a digital download via Soleil Après Minuit with distribution in North America via Darla and in Europe by Cargo.

'Riviera' stands on its own as a release, apart from the album, featuring Guthrie’s ever present signature sound and atmosphere, displaying a refinement and maturity only found in the work of an artist working largely unfettered from the constraints of the music industry.

His approach to music is perhaps more akin to that of a painter or a photographer. The adept use of light and shade, melody and counter melody, the carefully and precisely arranged instrumentation, musical textures and colorings gives his music a depth and level of detail which marks a master craftsman.

“I made this collection earlier this year while taking a break from recording 'Pearldiving'. I found a common thread among several unfinished tunes, that curiously, they had all been written on the southern shore of some landmass or other in the northern hemisphere. I was pleasantly surprised when they all fell into place together and retained this atmosphere in my head,” says Guthrie.

Earlier, he shared, “After 'Another Flower', released just a few days before the untimely passing of my friend and co-conspirator Harold Budd, I felt the need to break my studio down and build it up again afresh to clear my head."

40 years on from founding Cocteau Twins, Robin Guthrie has certainly been its most prolific member, offering a steady and stellar stream of material over the years. His film scores include Gregg Araki's ‘Mysterious Skin’ and ‘White Bird in a Blizzard’, co-written with longtime collaborator Harold Budd. His many other collaborators include John Foxx, Mark Gardener, Telefon Tel-Aviv, Eraldo Bernocchi and Jay Jay Johanson.

Guthrie’s more recent credits as a producer and remixer include Resplandor, Ummagma, Fawns of Love, Hatchie, Jack Colwell, Tamaryn and Heligoland, whose new Guthrie-produced single 'Don't Fall In Love With Me' has also just released.

As of December 10th, 'Riviera' will be available on CD, as well as digitally on all major platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where it can already be obtained directly from Guthrie himself.

CREDITS
Written and performed by Robin Guthrie
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Robin Guthrie at his studio in Brittany
Album cover by Robin Guthrie
Released by Soleil Après Minuit : SM2102/SM2102CD
EAN: 0602024696261

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Palisades Release New Music Video "My Consequences" via Rise Records

New Jersey rock powerhouse Palisades are back with a vengeance and has today released their new single and music video "My Consequences" (via Rise Records). After weathering life's storms of losing loved ones and band lineup changes, "My Consequences" is the first track with their new singer (formerly bassist) Brandon Elgar. Speaking on today's news, Brandon shares:

"My Consequences" is the culmination of so much work and so many emotions. We are really excited to share this song with the world. Having felt trapped inside my head for some time, this song acknowledges those feelings while inviting anyone that has felt the same to come along on the ride with us."

Today's release is the first from Palisades since 2018's 'Erase The Pain', which charted on the Billboard 200 and debuted #1 Alternative New Artist, #1 Top New Artists, and #4 Hard Music charts. The band has clocked up a staggering 262 million streams worldwide and over 511,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Watch the music video for "My Consequences" below or at the link below, and stream the track here.

Often lost in the past two years of the coronavirus pandemic are the nuances that “normal” life brings. Trials, traumas, loves, and losses were all still present, even if ignored.

This is something that New Jersey rock outfit Palisades are all too familiar with, the band – vocalist/bassist Brandon Elgar, guitarists Xavier Adames and Matthew Marshall, and drummer Aaron Rosa – having been forced to contend with everything from line-up changes to the death of loved ones. The change in the band’s lineup saw frontman Lou Miceli exit and vocalist/bassist Brandon Elgar step up on sole vocals. The move has allowed Palisades to hone in on the passion, swagger, and raw talent of their new frontman, whose cathartic presence is the perfect muse for their emotive songs.

The band broke the Billboard 200 with their last LP, 2018’s 'Erase the Pain', while also scoring the #1 Independent, Top New Artist, and Alternative New Artist album. Palisades look set to further build upon their past efforts and appearances at festivals including Louder Than Life, Reading and Leeds, Download and Rock am Ring as well as touring alongside artists including Sleeping With Sirens, Starset, Divisions, From Ashes To New, and Ice Nine Kills by reinforcing their status as one of rock’s most necessarily innovative and purposeful artists. Stay tuned for more Palisades news coming soon.

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POLYCHUCK ANNOUNCES 2-SONG EP

The awesomely musically eclectic jack-of-all-trades, Polychuck, has announced the release of a 2-song EP, ‘Polychuck Part II: Shadows Remain,’ which will be released on Friday, December 3rd, 2021.

Below is the EP’s link to stream and download and video:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/polychuck/part-ii-shadows-remain-2

Video can be viewed below.

“Scarred” is an emotional journey into the depths of addiction, how it affects relationships and how it can become an unhealthy relationship in its own right. It features a guitar solo by Justus Hajas, a 17 year-old Tik Tok sensation. With movie samples, a pulsating, irresistible beat and a prog influence, ‘Scarred’ blends Polychuck's eclectic influences into one scintillating performance.

An optimistic ode to resilience and perseverance, “Lay a Claim” expands the scope of Polychuck's never-ending creativity. It includes nu metal scratch sounds, modern hip-hop drum sounds and 80's metal synth lines all into a coherent, moving musical creation. The song's originality excellently represents the artist's desire to cross all musical borders, while truly carving out a legacy of his own in the world of rock.

When asked how the new material on the EP differs from his previously released material, Polychuck replied, “Those were the 2 songs that originally didn’t make the cut because of their darker, more aggressive sound. These are the heavier tracks that were written and recorded at the same time as the other ones on the EP.”

And concerning what made him decide to issue an EP rather than waiting to include the material on a full-length, he explained, “I needed to close the chapter about ‘Shadows Exposed’ - songs about mental health, introspection and self-inquiry. This whole episode has been a lot of self-discovery especially the music writing aspect.”

What about Polychuck’s future plans? “Now that I’ve explored many facets of songwriting, I’m consolidating my identity as a composer and I am working on a full length ‘concept rock’ album.”

A great guitar shredder since the age of only 13, Polychuck is now an innovative and ever-maturing singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and high profile guitar coach who's ready to take the rock world by storm. And ‘Polychuck Part II: Shadows Remain’ is another major sonic and artistic step.

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KUOLEMANLAAKSO Announce New Album 'Kuusumu' - Release First Single/Video "Katkeruuden malja"

The Finnish death-doom spearhead Kuolemanlaakso, starring vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow the Sun), are about to release their first album in eight years. The band’s third full-length, 'Kuusumu', was co-produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Triptykonand Dark Fortress guitarist V. Santura, with whom the band has worked on all of their releases. Kuusumu will be released in 2022 via Svart Records.

“The recording break stretched unforgivably long, but in doom, there’s no rush. It was great to get back to business with the guys and have the opportunity to invite a couple of old friends to help us out, too. Kuusumu’s keyboards were produced and co-arranged by Aleksi Munter (Swallow the Sun, Insomnium, Ghost Brigade), and Lotta Ruutiainen(Luna Kills) did some amazing singing on a couple of tracks. In my humble opinion we took many steps forward on 'Kuusumu'”, says guitarist-songwriter Laakso.

On Kuusumu, Kuolemanlaakso stretch their artistic boundaries even further. The album contains the trademark Kuolemanlaakso heaviness, but also more bombastic, fast, and meticulously arranged material. The first single, "Katkeruuden malja" (featuring Lotta Ruutiainen), represents the catchier and lighter side of the album.

“'Katkeruuden malja' draws its inspiration from grief and misery. Musically it’s almost tripping in the landscapes of recent day Tribulation, but with melancholic and Kalevala-infused melodic influences, that sound very Finnish to me. The music video sort of mixes and matches the frost theme of the album with the color palette of the cover artwork.” states Laakso.

Kuusumu will be released in 2022 and can be pre-ordered via the Svart Records webstore. The first digital single, "Katkeruuden malja", is out now via all digital/streaming platforms.

Stream "Katkeruuden malja" Here

Kuusumu's texts are loosely based on the sudden global cooling that began in 535, leading to a 10-year long winter, loss of crops, famine, and mass deaths of cattle and other animals. The climate change was most likely caused by massive volcanic eruptions, the fog of which darkened the sun for 1,5 years, causing loss of light and intolerable coldness. Moreover, the bubonic plague that began in the Byzantine Empire in 541 swept across Europe, killing tens of millions of people during the climate crisis.

“I see our previous releases as autumn albums, so this time we decided to make a winter album. I came across some literature about the catastrophic events by chance, and got immensely inspired by them – especially the contemporary writings of the 530–540 era. It didn’t take long for me to write the album after that. It’s spine-chilling to ponder that a deadly climate change and a pandemic raged also 1,500 years ago when medical knowledge, information flow, and living conditions were in their infancy. And there was no electricity, of course. People thought that they have angered the gods and the darkness will last forever,” says Laakso.

Pre-Order 'Kuusumu' (CD/LP) Here

KUOLEMANLAAKSO is:

Kotamäki – vocals

Laakso – guitar, backing vocals

Kouta – guitar

Usva – bass

Tiera – drums

KUOLEMANLAAKSO Online:

www.kuolemanlaakso.net,

www.facebook.com/kuolemanlaakso

www.instagram.com/kuolemanlaakso_official

Australian-Swedish indie pop outfit TINY FIGHTER offers intimate acoustic experience on new 'Rewind' LP

"True formula for success... recalls Four Non-Blondes, Sheryl Crow and No Doubt. With a voice similar to Karin Elisabeth Dreijer of The Knife" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Delicate and penetrating... Tiny Fighter has never done us wrong. Every single they've ever released has been stunning and always expertly produced" ~ Skylight Webzine

"Dramatic structure... powerful and emotionally wrenching" ~ PopMatters

"Impeccable harmonic tones, which endear throughout. Catchy with fresh emotive texture and a sense of drama that comes through in what is a grounded performance" ~ Amplify Music Mag

“Conceptual and epic.. some of the most exciting new talent out of Sweden” ~ Hhhappy Magazine

“Dreamy indie pop that becomes the soundtrack of your life… radiates pure vitality” ~ The Revue

Swedish-Australian indie pop outfit Tiny Fighter presents their new album 'Rewind', following the release of the lead single 'Rewind' with its relaxed sun-brazing video, was created by filmmaker Christian Rutegård, together with frontwoman Therese Karlsson.

For this album, Tiny Fighter worked with multi-Grammy award winning producer Thomas “Plec” Johansson (Opeth, Soilwork, Degrade), recording int at The Panic Room Studio in Skövde and Stockholm, Sweden.

Formed in 2017, Tiny Fighter grew from a collaboration between Therese Karlsson(a truck driver from Kalmar in the deep south of Sweden) and Tim Spelman (a doctor from the deep south of Australia), into a full band. They have released a string of singles and EPs, a live album, a remix collection and the full-length debut album 'Going Home'.

"Our new album is a more acoustic take on our songs that already exist, with the exception of one cover and a Swedish version of one of our songs. It has been fun looking into our own rearview mirror and now bringing some of our songs to light once more with an acoustic touch. So for this album, we are Rewinding time and, at the same time, we look forward to seeing what lies ahead of us," says Therese Karlsson.

"Usually I receive the music from Tim, so first I get particular feelings from the music and that feeling turns into words and, in the end, it becomes a story. The lyrics are inspired by other people, their life stories or my own inner feelings or observations about society. This 'Rewind' album sees a mix of all of that."

After racking up 1 million views on YouTube, over 700,000 Spotify streams and successful tours through the US, Canada and Europe, Sweden’s Tiny Fighter were poised for a small but significant slice of world domination. Then came COVID, effectively putting the brakes on the whole machine. Faced with an extended period of no touring, a fan-campaign led by a collection of locked-down Tiny Fighter supporters began to follow-up the band’s celebrated 'Loft Sessions (Live in New York)' album. The problem – there was no live music, much less any touring. The solution – record a completely new record combining brand new songs with re-interpretations of some of their fan-favourites. Thus, the 'Rewind' album was born.

Different times call for different methods. The 'Rewind' recording sessions saw the band bring in an absolute sack full of new instruments, including mandolins, dobro, trumpets, flugelhorns, pedal steel and drum machines. In perhaps what is their most Scandinavian moment to date, Tiny Fighter recorded vocals in the studio sauna (arguably on account of the excellent sound-proofing and bonus warmth.

Tim Spelman comments, "This record represents somewhat of a departure from our previous pop-rock based releases, with a heavier reliance on acoustic instruments and bringing in new layers including brass, mandolins, pedal steel and drum machines. The pop is still there, but it’s more intimate and stripped back – that’s why we recorded the vocals in our sauna".

On December 3, the 'Rewind' album will be released via Bay Terrace Records and will be available everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All songs written by Tim Spelman and Therese Karlsson, except 'Sprinter' (written by Mackenzie Scott)
Produced, mixed and mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson and Tim Spelman at The Panic Room Studio, Skövde & Stockholm, Sweden
Photography by Marcos Engman (instagram @mecno)
Video by Christian Rutegård & Therese Karlsson

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HANGMAN'S CHAIR - Contribute Theme Song "Judge Penitent" To Joey Starr's Podcast 'Gang Stories'

CONTRIBUTE THEME SONG "JUDGE PENITENT\" TO JOEYSTARR'S PODCAST "GANG STORIES"

PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE HERE: hangmanschair.bfan.link/a-loner.ema

Known for traversing borders and experimenting with contradictions and taboos, HANGMAN'S CHAIR recently contributed a track 'Judge Penitent' to rap legend JOEYSTARR's Deezer France exclusive podcast 'Gang Stories'. Shedding light on the incredible lives of gang chiefs and shady personalities of the criminal underworld, the podcast deals with the dark side of humanity - and HANGMAN'S CHAIR managed to artfully portray this dark atmosphere and put this into music.

Stream or download the song here:
https://hangmanschair.bfan.link/judge-penitent.ema

The band states about "Judge Penitent":
"We are thrilled to contribute to the Gang Stories Podcast by JoeyStarr. It’s a podcast that tells the journey of people with incredible destinies, such as the Crips’ Stanley “Tookie” Williams, or the gang chief of Rio, William Da Silva Lima, and many more, all narrated by JoeyStarr.
For the 5th season, we have written a song, but also the theme music to accompany the exploration of the darker side of the human soul and the discovery of the great outdoors via the history of Maurice “Mom” Boucher of the Quebec Hells Angels.
It is a very special song to us, it’s one that sums up all of our different elements, and one that we feel portrays the atmosphere of such a unique tale.
If you have already listened to Gang Stories, you know the gist of it: every society has the criminals it deserves.
A huge thank you to JoeyStarr and Deezer for their trust and for giving us the chance to play a part in such a project."

Podcast host JoeyStarr adds:
"If you listen to the Gang Stories podcast, you know the gist of it: every society has the criminals it deserves.
In the 5th season, I’m taking you on the roads of North America to tell you the story of Maurice “Mom” Boucher and of the Quebec Hells Angels.
Bikers’ road trips have always been soundtracked by the drum beats and saturated guitars from the Beat Generation, with a dose of psychedelic rock and heavy metal.
To create the music for this season, calling on Hangman’s Chair seemed like an obvious choice. These guys are used to taking us through dark atmospheres, which isn’t that easy in France. There’s no better fit to help us delve into the dark sides of the human soul and explore the great outdoors."

HANGMAN'S CHAIR, formed in 2005 in Paris, is one of the most unique sounding Doom Rock bands currently active. Through the years, they have found and fine-tuned their own sonic brand, somewhere at the crossroads between Type O Negative, Life Of Agony, and Sisters of Mercy, to name a few, mixed with certain street credibility connected to the group’s roots in hardcore. Each album takes its strength and essence from the band members’ life experiences, which they portrait with unflinching honesty. Whether it is the loss of band members, drug overdoses, or the hardships of living in suburban Paris, all those human emotions resonate within each of their songs as they embrace the darkness and transform it into something beautiful, heavy, and melancholic.

HANGMAN'S CHAIR is:
Julien Chanut - Guitar
Cédric Toufouti - Guitar, Vocals
Mehdi Thepegnier - Drums
Clément Hanvic - Bass

Preorder your copy of "A Loner" here: https://hangmanschair.bfan.link/a-loner.ema

NYC's Loud Apartment teams up with icon Garrison Hawk on 'Rebellion'. Bill Laswell-produced 'New Future' LP is out Dec. 10

"A proper and much-welcome dose of sanguinity much needed... highly vibrant sonic excellence that expounds the human possibility for expansion and evolution" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Music with a conscience... Here amongst the loose funk grooves, jazz infused improvisations, the soul sass and the reggae rhythms there is a whole manifesto" ~ Second Scene Magazine

"Worthy of your time and thought-space... music that will have you grooving and missing NYC's bohemian fusion scene, even if you've never experienced it first hand" ~ The Noise Journal

"Flowing funk from the streets of New York City... There’s so much soul in there, do much flow, so much “now”, so much everything and all pin-point right, so full of beauty" ~ The Organ Magazine

"Groove-filled exploration of the power of music... perhaps the most democratic human-spirit loving song about technology" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

Ahead of releasing their 'New Future' album, NYC-based funk art collective Loud Apartment release their new single 'Rebellion' featuring alternative music-turned-dancehall icon Garrison Hawk, perhaps best known as a long-term collaborator of Tricky and Sly & Robbie, among other notable artists. In November, Loud Apartment released the lead track 'Technology'.

Their unique NYC fusion of funk, soul and rock with Latin, reggae, dub and hip hop influences is inspired by growing up on the old upper west side. Influenced by such artists as Parliament-Funkadelic, Miles Davis, Santana, Gil Scott Heron, Mongo Santamaria and Ray Barretto, their sound embodies the intersection of culture that is New York City, loose enough to give room for improvisation and extended grooves.

'New Future' is the band's third long-player, produced by legendary bassist / producer Bill Laswell at Orange Music in West Orange, New Jersey, following their aptly titled 'System Breakdown' LP, also produced by Laswell.

Created by musician and technologist Nevaris A.C. (voice, percussion, keyboards), the band's current lineup also includes Bill Laswell on bass, turntablist DJ Logic, multi-instrumentalist Peter Apfelbaum (flute/sax), guitarist Will Bernard and drummer Lockatron.

"The album looks to the future with hope but not in a naive way. There’s a lot of trouble in the world right now especially with regards to the environment and human rights. It’s an urgent plea for radical change and a different world. A new future," says Nevaris A.C.

'New Future' is an album that presents the sound of New York Fusion - a blend of sounds that have Funk as a core ingredient. Largely influenced by music from the '70s and early '80s, this is actually a modern sound that pays respect to the music of New York. For this release, Bill Laswell created three Dub mixes from the tracks, which were designed as the second side of the vinyl pressing. These mixes create a sonic landscape reflecting on the themes of 'Technology', 'Rebellion' and 'Rhythm and Rhyme'.

This new release follows the band's aptly titled 'System Breakdown' LP, also produced by Bill Laswell and created at Orange Music in West Orange, New Jersey.

The band debuted in 2012 with their 'Get Up Get Down' LP, mixed by Bill Laswell and featuring Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Talking Heads), who also appeared with them for several live performances in NYC. In 2019, Nevaris approached Bill Laswell about working with him and drummer Lockatron. From the first time playing together in the studio the new project took off.

As of December 2, 'Technology' will be available via Bandcamp and is also being offered as an instant grat download upon ordering the full 'New Future' album. On December 10, this long-player will be released digitally across platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.

ALBUM CREDITS
Nevaris A.C.: voice, electric piano, hammond organ, congas, percussion
Bill Laswell: bass
DJ Logic: turntables
Lockatron: drums
Will Bernard: guitar
Peter Apfelbaum: tenor saxophone, flute, melodica
Garrison Hawk: vocals on 'Rebellion' and 'Dub Rebellion'
Produced by Bill Laswell
Created at Orange Music, West Orange, NJ
Engineered by James Dellatacoma
Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper at Turtletone Studio, NYC
Cover Illustration by José Ortiz
All songs written by Nevaris and Bill Laswell except 'Rebellion' and 'Dub Rebellion'
by Nevaris, Bill Laswell, and Garrison Hawk
Horn arrangements by Peter Apfelbaum.

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GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'HAIL TO THE HEROES'

'HAIL TO THE HEROES' TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 11, 2022

NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'PRIMEVAL DESIRE' OUT NOW

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of "Hail To The Heroes", the upcoming new album from India's Girish And The Chronicles on February 11, 2022. The new single and video, 'Primeval Desire' is out now. Watch the video below.

Pre-order/save "Hail To The Heroes" HERE: https://orcd.co/gatc

Stream or download the previously released single 'Lovers' Train' (which will appear on the album) HERE: https://orcd.co/loverstrain

Earlier in 2021, frontman Girish Pradhan had this to say about "Hail To The Heroes" ahead of the band heading into the studio: "It will have all the musical elements that we love to hear, in our day to day lives, which of course revolves around good old Rock 'n Roll. From the Sunset Strip to NWOBHM and more. Our audience can expect some great anthems!”

And GATC has more than delivered on that promise. "Hail To The Heroes", the band's third album overall, sees the band taking huge leaps forward from their previous album, "Rock The Highway" (2020). The album grabs you from the opening notes of album opener "Primeval Desire" and never lets go, just like their musical heroes classic albums have always done. "Hail To The Heroes" is a sonic journey that you will be thrilled taking over and over again. Girish continues, "We are a hard rock/melodic rock/heavy metal band. We like making the kind of music that we grew up listening to, which revolves around the '80s. However, we do like including a song or two that may have a very different vibe. Could be in the form of a progressive song or maybe a riff that has a bit of "India" in it. All in all, we think of it as a roller coaster ride with the meanest in-your-face songs to beautiful ballads. We feel no matter how dedicated we are to the art, we still should not stop ourselves from exploring more, but without losing the essence of what we truly love.”

GATC has released two acclaimed albums, their debut “Back on Earth” (Universal Music India) and the more recent 2020 release, “Rock The Highway” (Lions Pride Music). The debut album, currently unavailable on streaming platforms, will be reissued by Frontiers at a later date.

Starting off in the city of Gangtok in Sikkim, India, and now based out of Bengaluru in Karnataka, GATC are known for their soaring, powerful vocals, biting guitars, thunderous bass, and pounding drums, staying true to the authentic ‘80s heavy metal/hard rock sound which they grew up with. Many rock outlets, listed GATC’s "Rock the Highway" on their list of top Top Rock/Metal Albums of 2020 and the group has gained a cult following with '80's and '90s hair metal and hard rock aficionados.

GATC is also well known in the Indian rock scene for electrifying live shows and have toured across the nation and beyond. The group has supported bands ranging in variety from American alt rockers Hoobastank to Finnish rockers Poets of the Fall to German thrashers Destruction. Additionally, the band has been part of various leading music festivals in India consistently. They also recently toured with/backed ex-Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler during his performances in India. Vocalist Girish Pradhan is also part of the international metal group, Firstborne, which is led by Chris Adler, James Lomenzo and Hugh B. Myrone. He has also toured the UK, France, Spain, Portugal and other territories with his other side projects in the past. In their 11 year existence, they have been credited by many fans for bringing the classic hard rock culture back in India and are an inspiration to many new and upcoming bands in the scene.

LINE-UP:

Girish Pradhan - Vocals / Rhythm Guitars

Yogesh Pradhan - Bass / Keys / Primary Music Producer

Suraz Sun - Lead Guitars

Nagen Nags - Drums

Unprocessed Share "Portrait" Video — WATCH

With their last two single releases, "Candyland" and "Rain," Unprocessed garnered status as an unmissable independent act far beyond the confines of the metal scene.

With their genre-bending, futuristic hybrid blend of thrilling, alternative metal, darkly atmospheric electronica, and catchy pop hooks, the German quartet is one of the most exciting acts to emerge from the European alternative scene.

Today, Unprocessed share the new song "Portrait," and it's the latest taste from their upcoming album.

Watch the video below.

Now, with the rich imagery contained in "Portrait," singer and guitarist Manuel Gardner Fernandes, David Levy (bass, synthesizer), Christoph Schultz (guitar), and Leon Pfeifer (drums) release an epic song, during which the band (average age: 25) invites you into a surreal fantasy world, located somewhere between dark pop and progressive metal.

Unprocessed combine dramatic industrial beats with bombastic classical elements, virtuosic, clean guitar sections, and hypnotic metal riffing along with evocative vocals to create an almost film noir-like atmosphere. Ultimately, the track explodes in a true supernova of dark energy as it closes.

"With 'Portrait,' I imagined myself putting on a mask of enthusiasm and hiding from my problems," says frontman and guitarist Fernandes. "Lyrically, the song tells a tale of arrogance and a twisted self-image — a king who wants to be perceived as perfect, and therefore tries to hide his obvious flaws from himself. The portrait he has made of himself shows him as he really is, and confronts him with his true face." The message is as topical as ever, especially in these times we are living in.

The band finishes, "With 'Portrait,' we show the unwavering, gritty core of the band. That side has always and will always be part of us, no matter what the musical context."

Unprocessed are currently working on their album, slated for early 2022. They are also confirmed to appear at the Rock am Ring & Rock im Park festivals in 2022.

COMEBACK KID Release New Single "Crossed" Featuring GOJIRA's Joe Duplantier!

RELEASE NEW SINGLE "CROSSED" FEATURING GOJIRA'S JOE DUPLANTIER
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WEST COAST TOUR WITH NO WARNING KICKS OFF THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH IN LAS VEGAS!

PRE-ORDER HEAVY STEPS HERE

"This song is direct and to the point about staying in reality and warns of the elements that could bring us further into darkness.”
Andrew Neufeld

Today, COMEBACK KID has revealed a new single and video, “Crossed,” featuring guest vocals from Gojira’s Joe Duplantier. Alongside the riff-heavy first single “No Easy Way Out” and the tone-setting dynamic title track (“Heavy Steps”), “Crossed” will appear on COMEBACK KID’s anticipated seventh studio album, Heavy Steps which is set for release on January 21, 2022 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Vocalist Andrew Neufeld comments, “Crossed is a no-frills metallic hardcore track. Lyrically it deals with someone in my life that seemed so far gone and I had to watch them dig themselves further and further into a low and unrealistic place. 'Crossed into the void' so to say. We enlisted Joe from GOJIRA to represent somewhat of an overlord menacing presence in the song. An overshadowing power via his blood-curdling scream. This song is direct and to the point about staying in reality and warns of the elements that could bring us further into darkness.”

Comeback Kid fighting against outside pressures and personal demons

Directed by Daniel Prieß and Max Maltais and filmed in Quebec, the video for “Crossed” is a performance-style video that sees members of the band fighting against outside pressures and personal demons until they fall into what is visually depicted as “the void”. A true hybrid collaboration that ignited a lot of inspiration and out-of-the-box imagination, the video involved green screening in drummer Loren Legare from Vancouver when he was unable to attend the shoot in Quebec and utilizing a special FX team and editing team in Germany.

"It was wild how this song and video all came together,” Neufeld continues. “So many people from all over the world contributed to this project. On top of the teams used to create the video, the track was recorded in Winnipeg and was mixed in New York by Will Putney. Then Joe [Duplantier] recorded his parts at his house (I believe) in France! This is one of the most fun collaborative projects that I have had the pleasure of working on.”

In celebration of their forthcoming release, COMEBACK KID has recently partnered with Fanaply, a platform creating eco-friendly Non-Fungible Token (NFT) for the biggest names in sports, music, and entertainment, to bring fans their first-ever eco-friendly NFT. Starting today, fans can enter a competition to earn points for sharing, following, and more. On December 10th, 25 of the top point earners will win the NFT. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3GbNfLs

This Tuesday, December 6th, COMEBACK KID will kick off their West Coast 2021 tour with NO WARNING in Las Vegas. The 9-date trek will include performances in San Diego and Los Angeles' For The Children Festival before concluding in Seattle on December 16th! Joining the tour as support are ZULU and SCOWL Tickets on sale NOW

West Coast Tour with NO WARNING, ZULU, & SCOWL:
12/06/2021 American Legion Post 8 - Las Vegas, NV
12/07/2021 Valley Bar - Phoenix, AZ
12/08/2021 Soda Bar - San Diego, CA
12/09/2021 Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
12/11/2021 For The Children @ Echoplex - Los Angeles
12/12/2021 For The Children @ Echoplex - Los Angeles
12/13/2021 The Vets Hall - Santa Cruz, CA
12/15/2021 Dante's - Portland, OR +
12/16/2021 Vera Project - Seattle, WA +
+ No NO WARNING

Heavy Steps, the follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed full-length Outsider, sees the hardcore veterans returning to their roots both geographically and musically. Although the members of the band are currently residing on different sides of the country in Vancouver and Toronto, the band decided to write and record their latest effort in the band’s originating city of Winnipeg, Manitoba at Private Ear Recording Studio and once again enlisted the services of producer John Paul Peters (CANCER BATS, PROPAGANDHI) who recorded the band’s debut album Turn It Around. In addition to co-production by Peters, on "Heavy Steps", COMEBACK KID collaborated with prominent Grammy award-winning mixer and long-time fan of the band Will Putney (KNOCKED LOOSE, EVERY TIME I DIE). Featuring a guest appearance by GOJIRA’s Joe Duplantier, "Heavy Steps" is no longer a prerequisite to realizing COMEBACK KID’s influence on modern punk, but a delivery of pure anthemic chaos, sheer speed, and force. It is a statement of intent.

“It’s about hitting the ground running, not knowing when or where the ground could break from underneath you.” summarizes Neufeld. “It's heavy steps on thin ice. 'Heavy Steps' on hollow ground.”

Kicking off with the pummeling title track that features punishing bass lines, masterful drumming, sludgy guitar riffs, and an infectious singalong chorus, the 11 tracks that is "Heavy Steps" embody all the things that make COMEBACK KID so revered in their genre. It’s fast, fun, beautiful crafted melodic hardcore.

"Heavy Steps" will be available in the following formats:

• CD Jewelcase incl. O-Card

• White Vinyl (Retail)

• Clear/Purple Marbled Vinyl (Mailorder & Selected Shops)

Pre-save/order "Heavy Steps", here: https://bfan.link/CBK-heavysteps-album.ema

In support of their forthcoming release, COMEBACK KID will be kicking off the year 2022 with dates in the UK and Europe. COMEBACK KID is set to play a handful of shows in Ontario with CANCER BATS and A WILHELM SCREAM in March 2022. Tickets for all dates are available now. For a complete list of tour dates, see below.

COMEBACK KID European Headline Tour 2022
w/ BE WELL, DEVIL IN ME, SCOWL
01/19/2022 Germany Berlin @ Hole44
01/20/2022 Germany Hannover @ Faust
01/21/2022 Germany Bochum @ Matrix
01/22/2022 Germany Karlsruhe @ Weisse Rose
01/23/2022 Netherlands Utrecht @ Tivoli Pandora
01/24/2022 UK Bristol @ Fleece
01/25/2022 UK Birmingham @ Mama Roux
01/26/2022 UK Leeds @ Key Club
01/27/2022 UK Manchester @ Rebellion
01/28/2022 UK London @ The Dome
01/29/2022 Belgium Hasselt @ Muziekodroom
01/30/2022 France Paris @ Gibus
01/31/2022 Switzerland Wil @ Gare De Lion
02/01/2022 Italy Milan @ Circolo Magnoilia
02/02/2022 Germany Munich @ Backstage
02/03/2022 Czech Rep Prague @ Futurum
02/04/2022 Germany Leipzig @ Conne Island

Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates
03/17/2022 LONDON, ON @ RUM RUNNERS ^
03/18/2022 TORONTO, ON @ PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE ^
03/19/2022 OTTAWA, ON @ THE BRASS MONKEY ^
03/20/2022 KINGSTON, ON @ MANSION ^
04/15/2022 WINNIPEG, MB - PARK THEATRE #
04/16/2022 REGINA, SK - THE EXCHANGE #
04/17/2022 SASKATOON, SK - AMIGOS #
04/18/2022 GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB - BETTER THAN FRED'S #
04/22/2022 VANCOUVER, BC - RICKSHAW THEATRE *
04/23/2022 VICTORIA, BC - CAPITAL BALLROOM *
04/24/2022 WHISTLER, BC - GARFINKEL'S *
04/26/2022 NELSON, BC - THE ROYAL *
04/27/2022 FERNIE, BC - NORTHERN BAR & STAGE *
04/28/2022 RED DEER, AB - BO'S BAR *
04/29/2022 EDMONTON, AB - STARLITE ROOM *
04/30/2022 CALGARY, AB - DICKENS *
^ w/Cancer Bats & A Wilhelm Scream
# w/ Cancer Bats
* w/ Cancer Bats & Misery Signals

The tour remains subject to the current global situation

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About COMEBACK KID

Over the last twenty years, COMEBACK KID has been hailed as one of the major counterparts when it has come to shaping and pioneering both the Canadian and international modern punk and hardcore sound and scene alike.
Having formed in Winnipeg, and breaking into the mainstream with 2005’s career-defining, Wake The Dead, COMEBACK KID broke boundaries and both literally and musically stormed across new terrains, projecting the once underground genre on a globally touring scale alongside the likes of then Victory Records label mates, EARTH CRISIS, TERROR and REFUSED.

“We’re a hardcore band, but we don’t feel like we belong to any particular sect of that,” states Neufeld alongside band members, Jeremy Hiebert (guitar, Figure Four), Stu Ross (guitar, Misery Signals), Chase Brenneman (bass, Living With Lions), and Loren Legare (drums, Living With Lions). “We don’t want to be limited in any sense and prefer to work on our own terms.”

Now with their seventh record on the horizon, the band are defining what it means to be both an integral, yet impressive units within both the foundation and edges of punk..

Pre-save/order "Heavy Steps", here: https://bfan.link/CBK-heavysteps-album.ema

Märvel Release Music Video for New Single "Lizard's Tongue" - Announce New LP 'Graces Came With Malice'

Swedish garage rock trio Märvel turns it down a notch on their new single and music video! "Lizard's Tongue" is a laid-back and classic-sounding rock track, featuring Märvel's signature mixture of strong vocals and memorable melodies. It also features a Black Sabbath reference.

The band comments:

"'Lizard’s Tongue' is about going through some hard shit and in the end trying to maintain a positive outlook on life. It’s about finding your way out of a really dark hole. The outro paraphrases “Behind the Wall of Sleep” by Black Sabbath, and pays homage to Bill Ward, one of the most soulful rock ’n’ roll drummers around."

"Lizard's Tongue" is the third single leading up to Märvel's ninth album 'Graces Came With Malice'. The new album will be released on The Sign Records in 2022 to celebrate the band’s 20-year anniversary. "Lizard's Tongue" is out now and accompanied by a music video.

STREAM "Lizard's Tongue" HERE

Märvel Bio:

Märvel was formed in 2002 when John Steen (The King), Ulrik Bostedt (Speedo), and Tony Samuelsson (The Vicar) spent a high school exchange year in Colorado, USA. Ditching classes, drinking beer, and playing rock n roll in the garage gave the world “Marvellous”, their first EP. The band got airtime on several college radio stations before they left the USA and returned to Sweden with lousy grades, but high spirits. Two other vinyl EP’s (“Heroine Tracks” & “Bedlam at the Embassy”) were released the following years through Swedish indie labels.

Between 2003 and 2011, the band started honing their skills and image by playing live and recording three albums. Constant touring and airplay during the period helped the band to build a very loyal fanbase in Europe.

With the release of their third full-length album “Warhawks of War”, Märvel went through some changes. The earlier superhero gimmick was abandoned in favor of new and more iconic personas, The King, The Vicar, and Speedo. A second live bass player, The Aviator, was also added to the lineup. The band fully stepped into the new characters by also adopting them live on stage. “Warhawks of War” was released in 2011 and marked a big step forward for the band in terms of sound and strong material. It also featured the guest stars Strings (Dundertåget, Hellacopters) and Dregen (Backyard Babies, Hellacopters, Michael Monroe).

In 2012, Speedo (Ulrik Bostedt) was replaced by Burgher (Ulrik Bostedt). Filled with youthful raw energy, and with a unique style, Burgher helped catapult the band even further while touring Germany, France, and Spain to promote the Warhawks album.

After touring with Dregen in 2013, the band returned to the studio to record “Hadal Zone Express”. The album was released 28th of March 2014 to a never-ending stream of praise. In the fall, the band recorded a mini-album, with Fred Estby, “The Hills Have Eyes”. The title track along with a cover of W.A.S.P’s L.O.V.E. Machine made a big fuzz and got frequent air time.

In 2017, the band partnered with The Sign Records, and the first release was the seventh album “at the Sunshine Factory”, the first Märvel album to be recorded fully by themselves in their own newly established studio, Solskensfabriken. The second release was a cheeky cover album, “Guilty Pleasures”, featuring songs from a wide spectrum of artists such as Dire Straits, Agnetha Fältskog, REO Speedwagon, and Monster Magnet.

It is now 2021, and with a year and a half of the pandemic, the band still has had the opportunity to spend time together. The outcome will be a new album to be released in the near future. As always, the songs are in focus, and the release sees Märvel back at the height of their creativity, blending all their eclectic influences into a melodic piercing piece of high-energy rock n roll!

Looking slightly into the future, 2022 marks the 20th anniversary for the band, and apart from a new album, this accomplishment will be acknowledged throughout the year with exclusive releases, gigs, and other surprises.

Märvel is:

The King - Guitars, Lead Vocals

The Vicar - Drums

The Burgher - Bass

Connect with Märvel:

https://www.facebook.com/marveltheband

https://www.instagram.com/marveltheband/

https://marveltheband.bandcamp.com/music

SUBWAY TO SALLY Reveals New Version of Classic Track "So Rot" + Official Music Video

Legendary Album, Herzblut, Celebrates its 20th Anniversary!

Live Blu-Ray, Eisheilige Nacht - Back to Lindenpark

Available via Napalm Records

Order HERE

Herzblut celebrates 20th anniversary!

Co-founders of the German medieval rock movement SUBWAY TO SALLY celebrate the 20th anniversary of their hit album, Herzblut, which has reached more than 6.3 million streams on Spotify alone, with an epic reissue of their song "So Rot" alongside an atmospheric music video! Throughout their nearly 30-year career, the formation from Potsdam has recorded 13 studio albums, performed at over 1600 concerts worldwide and toured numerous times at the biggest metal & rock festivals such as Rock am Ring, Greenfield, Nova Rock and Wacken Open Air, where they stood on stage as proud record-keepers more times than any other band in the world!

With the high-quality production on the new version, SUBWAY TO SALLY shows a new facet of their classic fan favorite "So Rot". The introduction is provided by crackling backdrops and frontman Eric's narrative vocals, accompanied by warm guitars and ambient percussion. However, the atmospheric soundscape gains more and more strength as it progresses and promises a multi-faceted performance alternating between gripping electric guitars, clashing cymbals and rousing kickdowns that always go hand in hand with medieval background music. New and old fans are guaranteed to be thrilled!

SUBWAY TO SALLY on "So Rot XXMMI":

"If you go by sales figures, HERZBLUT is one of our most successful albums to date. But not only that, the record is also very popular with our fans. No wonder, since numerous SUBWAY TO SALLY classics can be found on it. The track "So Rot" is one of the secret favorites of both us and our fans. It was a heartful wish for us to transport this song into the year 2021 on its anniversary. We think we have succeeded well with the new edition and are sure that our fans are happy about this little present."

Watch the new music video for “So Rot XXMMI” below.

A few months ago, SUBWAY TO SALLY released their traditional Eisheilge Nacht for the first time as a virtual concert experience, including top-class guests. The result has become a strong DVD/BluRay/CD.

Get your copy of Eisheilige Nacht – Back to Lindenpark NOW!

Since their foundation in the early ‘90s, SUBWAY TO SALLY have established themselves at the top of the scene. Having released thirteen studio records so far, the seven-piece featuring the remarkable Eric Fish on vocal duties never fails in surprising their devotees with an ingenious symbiosis of folk, heavy metal and rock. In the course of time, it became a tradition to celebrate every year with numerous fans and a final live show on December 30 at the venue Lindenpark in the band's hometown of Potsdam. Due to great demand, in 2009 the band decided to move to a bigger location in the same area. The Eisheilige Nacht was born and turned into a whole annual festival tour shortly after, where top-notch bands heeded the call to join SUBWAY TO SALLY for some magical evenings.

SUBWAY TO SALLY are:

Eric Fish - vocals

Ally Storch - violine

Ingo Hampf - guitar

Bodenski - guitar, vocals, hurdy-gurdy

Simon - guitar, vocals

Sugar Ray - bass

Simon Michael - drums

Boisterous Pirates YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS Release Scraggly Christmas Classic Cover “Carol of Bellows”!

New Christmas Album, A Pirate Stole My Christmas, out December 3, 2021

Pre-Order NOW!

Yarrr-tide greetings! Following the release of first holiday single “Sulphur Ahoy”, boisterous pack YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS continue to stir up this Christmas with the next single off their upcoming album. The new single from the pirate shanty folk outfit, entitled “Carol of Bellows”, offers another taste of their upcoming Christmas album, A Pirate Stole My Christmas, gliding their shipmates through the dreary winter in trademark pirate fashion!

On “Carol of Bellows”, the notorious bunch show that they are able to sail on tranquil waters, still giving the Christmas classic a scraggly pirate-folk tone, riddled with pirate madness.

YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS on “Carol of Bellows”:

“’Carol Of Bellows’ is our take on the epic traditional masterpiece ‘Carol of the Bells’. Through a mix of chorals, bawdy Swedish traditional folk tunes and a Ukrainian nursery rhyme, we tell the tale of Bellows triumphant return from the grave. So, as the resurrected Bellows himself says between his incoherent ramblings - Yule is the time to rejoice, to drink rum and get too drunk, now go and fetch that rum!”

Watch the official Lyric Video for “Carol Of Bellows” below.

YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS deck the hulls with 11 swashbuckling Christmas shanties!

´Tis the jolliest of seasons! Swedish sea dogs YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS have come a’rowing through rough seas and salty winds to steal Christmas in the most swashbuckling of ways. Wrapped in the swag of pirate folk rock, the newly interpreted, grim covers of beloved Christmas classics on A Pirate Stole My Christmas draw the listener into a dark underworld of blood and bones! YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS put their shanty and pirate folk-infused spin on Christmas tunes like “Twelve Days Of Christmas” and the captivating album opener “Ring The Bells”. The well-known classic “Oh Christmas Tree” gets a new coat of paint when YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS re-word it to “O Cannonball” - most definitely making Christmas Eve a special occasion for the most beautiful time of the year.

YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS add:

“If given enough time, every artist will eventually lose their last ounce of self-respect, and release a Christmas album. YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are no strangers to self-loathing commercial stunts, and with our new album - A Pirate Stole my Christmas, we aim to officially join the ranks of Christmas legends such as Maria Carey and Bing Crosby. Our album is compiled of 11 classic carols defiled into an unrecognizable pulp of rum-drenched atonal pirate madness. If you didn't hate Christmas before, this is certain to change your mind!”

Get your copy NOW!

A Pirate Stole My Christmas will be available in the following formats:

CD Sleevepack

1LP Gatefold Brick Red

1LP Gatefold Brick Red + Signed Postcard

Digital Album

YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are:

Nobility - cembalo, pump organ, miniature piano and almond presents

Quinton Taljenblock - viola pomposa, fiddle, mandoline, hurdy gurdy and main chopper of the sloppy bells

Mr Bellows - squeezebox, crankbox and boxed presents

Eva the Navigator - violin, vocals and salt cured leg of lamb

Freebird af Wærmaland - violin, viola, vocals and wassailing

Monkey Boy - glühwein keg drum, naughty vocals and mixed floggables

Ina "Battery" Molin - glockenspiel, eggnog and pompous percussion

Wan Chou Zhong - obnoxious string drum, huge oriental fruit thing with strings and spices for the season

Silent Jim - mandolino, mandolino basso, cinnamon mead-drenched rambling and forced half merry singing

Magda Malvina Märlprim - blood-stained lute guitar, cherry vocals and prettifying with poisonous plants

Scurvy Ben - cajón, spicy percussions and lingering aimlessly whilst vocalizing various throat sounds

Meat Stick Nick - small bass, big bass, long tube bass and pickled herring

Quartermaster Blackpowder Pyte - peculiar proclamations, choir boy caroling and unorderly drunken revelry

Old Red - them thick, them thin and them tinsel strings

Landmark - percussion, marching drum and figgy pudding

Filthylocks - fipple pipes and mince pie

Shameless Will - vocals, vanity, profanity, coin snatching, coat turning and Abbot of Unreason

Bojtikken - heaven sent vocals, timbrell, loud cymbals and snow angels