SOUTH OF EDEN REWORKS VAN HALEN, B SIDE CLASSIC, "DROP DEAD LEGS"!

Columbus, OH based Rock Band SOUTH OF EDEN has released their newest single, a cover of the 1984 VAN HALEN track "Drop Dead Legs," off of their breakout album, 1984. Directed by front-man Ehab Omran and edited by John Payne, "Drop Dead Legs" is only streamable from the band's YouTube and Facebook.

“‘Drop Dead Legs’ is one of many VH songs where the riff, lyrics, and groove come together to form a sound signature to those 4 dudes jamming in a room. Although we have played ‘Unchained’, ‘Running With the Devil’, ‘Beautiful Girls’ and more of their other tunes live, ‘Drop Dead Legs’ felt like the best choice to encapsulate everything we love about Van Halen! RIP to a legend” -- Ehab Omran (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar)

Drop Dead Legs Cover not released on DSP’s, Purchase / Stream SOUTH OF EDEN

We’re a band that writes, records, and plays like the pioneers of rock before us. We aren’t looking to bring anything back, but instead to remind people what rock n roll means. No rules. This music represents what we believe is real, raw music.

South of Eden (formerly Black Coffee) are: Ehab Omran [lead vocals, acoustic guitar], Justin Young [lead guitar, vocals], Tom McCullough [drums], and Nick Fratianne [bass]. The Columbus, OH quartet have already performed alongside everyone from the Foo Fighters to System of a Down, and invite you to join them on their journey of looking at rock ‘n’ roll through a modern lens.

“Our goal is to help open the doors for rock in the modern era. We want to sound the way we hear rock n roll in our heads; vintage with a sprinkle of today. The objective is to give listeners the feeling of discovering the genre for the first time. We think now is the moment to be a rock band.”

NEW-HD Media/Saint Sophia’s Mission Hold Auction/Fundraiser to Benefit Young Adults with Disabilities

NEW-HD Media/Saint Sophia’s Mission are holding an auction/fundraiser that will benefit young adults with disabilities.

They will be holding four fundraisers a year and are in need of donated items from friends in the Music/Radio Industry as well as any other memorabilia, whether it be from sports, movies or other collectibles. 100% of the selling price will go directly to the charity. All proceeds go to these disabled young Americans.

Saint Sophia‘s mission is a registered 501C3. We work with and train young adults with autism, special needs, blindness and other disabilities. These individuals are paid for their work by Saint Sophia‘s mission, work that can be done from the safety of their own home. These jobs involve all aspects of working at NEWHD radio New York and NEWHD radio Los Angeles.

Here are some additional items that are now up for auction on the site:

An autographed drum head from Emerson Lake and Palmer, and autographed drum head from Adelitas Way, an autographed Ray Manzarek book, 
An autograph book from David Lee Roth 
An autographed book from the band Phish, 
An autographed book from Ray Davies of the Kinks, 
An autographed lyric book from the band Black Crowes for the Southern Harmony and Companion.

They are also looking for any assistance in promoting their events, spreading the word, sharing on social media and the word of mouth.

For further information on their mission and auction please go to newHDradio.com or email Ken at, carson@newhdradio.com.

NEWHD’s first content platform is NEWHD NY, “Where Rock Lives”, a unique 
streaming audio station built on the heritage of the greatest rock stations in 
the US. The music is a blend of today’s rock and legendary rock from the past.

Also being introduced is NEWHD LA. NEWHD LA entertains Hollywood with 
the latest New Rock and Ultimate Pop. The station will also feature the Big Fat 
American Rock Show with Founder Zach Martin from 3P-7P Monday through 
Friday.

Coming Soon: Five additional NEWHD stations in key markets. Targets include 
Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and South Florida. All stations will have a local influence, and be “artist friendly.”

Five Finger Death Punch Autographed BC Rich Flying V. Minimum bid will start at $1,000

POORSTACY Drops New Music Video For "Knife Party" Featuring Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon)

POORSTACY

Drops New Music Video For

"Knife Party" feat. Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon)

From Latest Album

'Party At The Cemetery'

Out via 10K Projects

Stream Here

Catch POORSTACY On Tour This Spring

With nothing,nowhere

More Info Here

Genre-bending hip hop and rock powerhouse POORSTACY has today released the music video for fan-favorite track, "Knife Party" featuring Oli Sykes, frontman of Bring Me The Horizon. The music video (which also features an appearance by Sykes) was shot at POORSTACY's Los Angeles show last fall and is taken from his latest album 'Party At The Cemetery' (out via 10K Projects).

Prior to today's release, POORSTACY has also dropped music videos for "Jump" (produced by JMP, who previously has directed videos for XXXTentacion, Playboi Carti, and Denzel Curry), the album title track "Party At The Cemetery", and "Children Of The Dark" which combined have totaled a staggering 1.1 million views and counting on YouTube. Watch the "Knife Party" music video here or at the link below.

Catch POORSTACY on tour this spring in support of nothing,nowhere along with carolesdaughter, guccihighwaters, and snarls. POORSTACY will also hit the road with Bring Me The Horizon and A Day To Remember on the Survival Horror European Tour in 2023. For more information, click here.

Thursday, April 21 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony

Friday, April 22 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

Saturday, April 23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts

Sunday, April 24 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

Tuesday, April 26 - Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger

Thursday, April 28 - Miami, FL @ Gramps

Friday, April 29 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

Monday, May 2 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

Tuesday, May 3 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

Friday, May 6 - Pomona, CA @ The Glass House

Saturday, May 7 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory

Sunday, May 8 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco Theater

Wednesday, May 11 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

Friday, May 13 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

Saturday, May 14 - Seattle, WA @ The Neptune Theatre

Monday, May 16 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Grand at The Complex

Tuesday, May 17 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre

Thursday, May 19 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre

Friday, May 20 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues - Chicago

Tuesday, May 24 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

Wednesday, May 25 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre

Friday, May 27 - New York City, NY @ Irving Plaza

South Florida native POORSTACY first gained traction on SoundCloud in 2019 with his emo-rap hit "make up" (produced by Nick Mira) which helped usher the subgenre into mainstream success. After dropping his crossover album 'The Breakfast Club' and releasing collaborations with artists like Whethan, Travis Barker, and more in 2020, POORSTACY has been proclaimed as the "rockstar for the SoundCloud generation" by The Noise. To date, he has nearly 1.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 17 million views on YouTube. Be sure to stay tuned for more POORSTACY news coming soon.

Find POORSTACY Online

poorstacy.com

INFECTED RAIN Announce 2022 North American Headlining Tour

Ecdysis Out Now via Napalm Records

Moldovan progressive modern metal unit INFECTED RAIN are firing on all cylinders after the release of their new album, Ecdysis, which just dropped on January 7th, 2022 via Napalm Records. On the strength of the new record, Infected Rain is excited to announce that they're returning to the road in North America this Spring! The upcoming month-long trek kicks off on May 10th in Los Angeles, CA, and concludes in San Diego, CA on June 9th. A complete list of dates can be found below.

Order the new album, Ecdysis, HERE

Frontwoman Lena Scissorhands about the band returning to North America:

"We are coming back! After receiving so much love from you during our first American tour, we just had to come back again. This time presenting Ecdysis and visiting some places we couldn’t visit before."

INFECTED RAIN - 2022 North American Headlining Tour

5/10 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

5/11 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Divebar

5/13 - Denver, CO @ The Roxy Theater

5/14 - Fort Collins, CO @ 830 North

5/15 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Bigs Bar

5/18 - Chicago, IL @ The WC Social Club

5/19 - Toronto, ON @ The Garrison

5/20 - Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall

5/21 - Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall

5/22 - Quebec City, QC @ L'Anti

5/23 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse

5/24 - Harrisburg, PA @ HMAC

5/25 - Lakewood, OH @ The Winchester

5/26 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Scandals Live!

5/27 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans

5/28 - Greensboro, NC @ The Blind Tiger

5/29 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

5/31 - Orlando, FL @ Haven

6/1 - Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug

6/2 - New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa

6/3 - Corpus Christi, TX @ Boozerz Rock Bar

6/4 - Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room

6/5 - Lubbock, TX @ Jakes Sports Cafe

6/6 - San Antonio, TX @ Fitzgeralds

6/8 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge

6/9 - San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick

INFECTED RAIN have become one of the most exciting new acts in the heavy music world, with charismatic, multi-talented frontwoman Lena Scissorhands emerging as one of the fastest-rising leading ladies of the genre. Now, the band arises from the dark depths once again. Produced once again by Valentin Voluta, Ecdysis successfully demonstrates ultramodern brutality without sacrificing emotion and melody – showcasing a new layer of INFECTED RAIN that longtime followers and new fans alike will embrace.

Buy/Stream 'Ecdysis' Here

Ecdysis is available in the following formats:

  • CD Digipak

  • 1 LP Gatefold Black

  • 1 LP Gatefold Marbled White/Blue (limited to 100 – Napalm Worldwide Mailorder only) *SOLD OUT*

  • 1 LP Gatefold Marbled White/Blue w/ Slipmat (limited to 100 – Napalm RoW Mailorder only) *SOLD OUT*

  • CD Digipak + Shirt (Napalm RoW Mailorder only)

  • Digital Album

INFECTED RAIN is:

Lena Scissorhands - Vocals

Vadim Ojog "Vidick" - Guitar

Sergey Babici - Guitar

Vladimir Babici - Bass

Eugene Voluta – Drums

Kenny Celebrates KNOWING YOU No. 1 with BMI, Kat Higgins, Adam James & Brett James @ Historic Sutler

HEARTFELT NO. 1 PARTY FOR “KNOWING YOU”
KENNY CHESNEY’S 34TH NO. 1 BRINGS NASHVILLE OUT TO HONOR

When Kenny Chesney recorded “Knowing You,” people thought he was crazy. Everyone knew it was a brilliant classic country ballad, but what do you with that? If you’re Kenny Chesney, you let your first full-on Blue Chair Records/Warner Music Nashville release Here And Now get a head of steam – and send the song to country radio.

What some folks would think is crazy, Kenny Chesney, Warner Promotion’s Kristen Williams, Shari Roth and team took to the top of the charts. It wasn’t a rocket fueled 18-week ride like many of Chesney’s multiple-week No. 1s, but the slow and steady rise matched the song’s tempo and reminded people just how good real country music feels. That No. 1 was cause for the songwriting and publishing communities to come together at Nashville’s historic Sutler Saloon to do something equally unthinkable in recent times: to celebrate a No. 1 together as a community.

“When I met you, I asked you what your dream first cut was,” Adam James – whose entire family, from grandmother who tracked the song’s progress week-to-week on the country countdown shows to his darling toddlers, were in attendance – told those assembled, “and you said, ‘George Strait.’ Well, Kenny, that’s how I – and a lot of us – feel about you.”

For Adam James and Kat Higgins, “Knowing You” was their first No. 1. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Brett James acknowledged the thrill of that first No. 1, adding, “The first time I met these two writers, it was writing this song.” For Brett James, who’s written a fistful of Chesney smashes including “When the Sun Goes Down,” “Reality” and “Out Last Night,” he told those assembled that his first cut was in 1997, when Kenny recorded “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me” on Everywhere We Go. Brett James ended up back in college, but returning to the record business, he and Chesney fell into the multiple-week No. 1 “When the Sun Goes Down,” and his future was set.

For Higgins, who spoke of publisher Pat Higdon’s faith in a young female writer, she embodied the joy that comes with topping the chart. But even more she cherished the idea that Kenny’s version of their song existed. “Writing with these guys, then having Kenny Chesney record this song the way that he did, it’s what you hope for, what you dream.”

Chesney, always quiet, took the stage after the executives spoke, telling the writers how proud he was to have been able to record a song like this. With a smile, he said, “I remember my first No. 1 – and I know that feeling. There’s nothing like it...

“And when I heard this song, I knew: I have a few people like that. Some have passed, some aren’t in my life anymore, but this song... It leaves it wide open, so the person can be anyone who’s gone. That’s what’s so beautiful about this, and I’m so glad I got to be the one to sing this.”

Ever the welcoming host, BMI’s Clay Bradley kept the presentations coming, reminding people how good it felt to be together, how it reflects the spirit of the people who write those songs that come from the heart. Beyond reminding people to vote for the song on the ACM’s second-round ballot, he stood as a representative of a Nashville built on creators, where songs are king and the best song wins.

Like Warner Nashville Chairman and CEO John Esposito, who ran through accolades, stats and the power of really special songs to carry the moment, the executives were as moved by the music as the other 200 people in attendance. As Chesney said later, “This is the kind of vibe Nashville was built on. Everyone knew everyone, rooted for great songs and created an all-for-one spirit. I love that ‘Knowing You’ could bring us all together like that as we start what I think is going to be a very good year.”

Michael Ray Earns First Multi-Week No. 1 with "Whiskey And Rain"

Lead Single from Higher Education Hits No. 1
Two Consecutive Weeks on Country Aircheck Chart
While Arriving at the Top of the Billboard Country Airplay Chart

“Whiskey And Rain” Marks Hitmaker’s Fourth No. 1 Single

On the heels of earning his fourth No. 1 single, hitmaker Michael Ray reaches another milestone with his first multi-week chart topper “Whiskey And Rain,” the lead single from his seven-song collection Higher Education. Last week, the track peaked at No. 1 on the Country Aircheck chart, remaining at the top this week while arriving at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

“This is incredible,” shares Ray. “I knew this song was something special, but I never dreamed it would be this impactful. I’m so thankful to my team who kept pushing to get this song to No. 1, now for two weeks in a row, and I’m grateful for the fans who found ‘Whiskey And Rain’ just as special as I do. Your support means everything, and I can’t wait to keep bringing you compelling Country music.”

Upon the news of the track reaching No. 1 last week, Ray shared, “Back when we were recording this song, I would think about all the things I always loved about Gary Allan and the way his music spoke to me and my life growing up in Eustis. I hope this song has been there for you on lonely nights when you’ve needed it, just like Gary always has been for me.

“One of my favorites of his goes, ‘Life ain’t always beautiful, but it’s a beautiful ride,’” he continued. “Thank y’all for this beautiful ride! Thank y’all for loving this song!”

A shining example of camaraderie in the format, Allan took to social media to congratulate the Florida-native, sharing “Shout out to my friend Michael Ray! You just got another No. 1. They don’t come easy, friend. I’m so stoked for you, and I hope you get 100 more.”

Written by Josh Thompson and Jesse Frasure, “Whiskey And Rain” quickly garnered attention from critics, with Rolling Stone dubbing the track as “equal parts Ronnie Milsap and Gary Allan” while Billboard called it “a throwback to brooding songs from the ‘80s and ‘90s” with “solid production by Ross Copperman highlighting Ray’s vulnerable delivery.”

The track also caught the ear of critic Grady Smith, who shared “Whiskey And Rain” as his No. 2 pick in “The 10 Best Hit Country Songs of 2021,” noting that the “fresh, radio-friendly, modern but still a little bit traditional country production” made him “take a second look at Ray and think maybe there’s more to what this guy wants to say musically.”

On Higher Education, “Ray found a refuge in the mere act of making music that tells his imperfect story, a story that so many people in this world can certainly relate to during these crazy days,” PEOPLE observes, while American Songwriter emphasizes “Higher Education is shaped by the muse of the man Ray hopes to be, and the lessons he’s learned along the way… inviting his listeners into his world, pulling back the curtain on who he is off the stage.”

Ray celebrates the song’s success with the release of “Whiskey And Rain (Acoustic).” Listen to the song HERE.

The Florida-native has garnered over 1 billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents and over 100 million YouTube views. Along with his four No. 1 singles, Ray has a total of five RIAA certifications: Platinum-certified “Think A Little Less,” and Gold-certified songs “Her World or Mine,” “One That Got Away,” “Get To You” and “Kiss You in the Morning.”

About Michael Ray
For Michael Ray, music is his grandfather singing and sweating on a rural Florida stage. It’s the childhood refuge he found during the pain of his parents’ divorce. It’s family and stories, history and hope. Ray says music saved him, but it did even more: Music made him. In five short years, Ray has built an impressive foundation: four No. 1 songs – RIAA Platinum-certified “Think a Little Less,” RIAA Gold-certified “Kiss You in the Morning,” RIAA Gold-certified “One That Got Away” and “Whiskey And Rain” – plus “Get to You” and “Her World or Mine,” brings his tally to four Gold-certified singles. The poignant “Her World or Mine” from his sophomore album Amos also produced a video that has captured more than 27 million YouTube views since its debut. Now, two hit albums into that all-too-rare blend of critically acclaimed and commercially successful career, Ray has released Higher Education, a seven-song collection produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer Ross Copperman. Proof that heartbroken wallowing can feel good if it swings, “Whiskey And Rain” has garnered over 104 million streams, cementing Ray as the ideal bridge between vintage country cool and modern country’s best sounds. Learn more about Ray at MichaelRayMusic.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @MichaelRayMusic and Facebook.com/MusicMichaelRay.

Hypocrisy | Announce Worship Tour 2022

Legendary Swedish Death veterans, HYPOCRISY, are proud to announce their Worship tour 2022! The 28-date trek will kick off at Warsaw in Brooklyn on April 29th and will make stops in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Austin before concluding in Baltimore at the Maryland Deathfest on May 29th. Joining the band on tour are CARACH ANGREN, THE AGONIST, and HIDEOUS DIVINITY.

Peter Tägtgren comments, “We’re happy to come back on tour in North America with the new album. New songs and old songs never played live before will be added to the setlist. And we’re happy to share the stage with CARACH ANGREN, THE AGONIST, and HIDEOUS DIVINITY”.

General admission tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, January 21st at 9 am PST/ Noon EST.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.hypocrisyband.com/live

Confirmed dates for HYPOCRISY’s Worship Tour 2022 with CARACH ANGREN, THE AGONIST, and HIDEOUS DIVINITY are:
4/29/2022 Warsaw - Brooklyn, NY
4/30/2022 Middle East Downstairs - Boston, MA
5/01/2022 L’Astral - Montreal, QC CANADA
5/02/2022 Lees Palace - Toronto, ON
5/04/2022 The Forge - Joliet, IL
5/05/2022 The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
5/06/2022 Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB CANADA
5/07/2022 The Exchange -Regina, SK CANADA
5/08/2022 Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB CANADA
5/10/2022 Red Room - Vancouver, BC
5/11/2022 Club Sur - Seattle, WA
5/12/2022 Bossanova Ballroom - Portland, OR
5/13/2022 Cornerstone - Berkeley, CA
5/14/2022 Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA
5/15/2022 1720 - Los Angeles, CA
5/17/2022 Nile Theater - Mesa, AZ
5/18/2022 Rockhouse Bar & Grill - El Paso, TX
5/19/2022 Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM
5/20/2022 Come and Take It Live - Austin, TX
5/21/2022 Amplified Live - Dallas, TX
5/22/2022 White Oak Music Hall - Houston, TX
5/24/2022 The Abbey - Orlando, FL
5/25/2022 Respectable Street - West Palm Beach, FL
5/26/2022 Furnace 41 - Jonesboro, GA
5/27/2022 The Blind Tiger - Greensboro. NC
5/28/2022 Enclave - Pittsburgh, PA
5/29/2022 Maryland Deathfest - Baltimore, MD

With governments finally admitting that UFOs do in fact exist, and humanity attempting to heal from a state of the recent crisis, the timing couldn’t be more appropriate for the newest addition to the HYPOCRISY catalog: WORSHIP. The album was released on November 26, 2021, via Nuclear Blast Records.

ORDER Worship here: https://www.hypocrisyband.com/worship
Order and listen to Worship here: https://www.hypocrisyband.com/worship

Worship is available in the following formats:

  • CD Jewel

  • LP

    • Crystal Clear W/ Silver & Black Splatter (Exclusive to USA) (Limited to 600)

    • Blue/White Marbled (Exclusive to USA) (Limited to 500)

    • Transparent Blue/Black/White Marbled (Limited to 600)

    • Transparent Violet/Black Marbled (Limited to 400)

    • Black

    • Purple (Exclusive to Europe) (Limited to 100)

    • Crystal Clear (Exclusive to Europe) (Limited to 100)

    • Red/Black Marbled Vinyl (Limited to 300)

    • Glow In The Dark Vinyl (Limited to 450)

  • Purple Tint Cassette (Limited to 250)

  • Box Set (Limited to 900)

    • Light Blue W/ Black Splatter

    • Cassette

It has been 8 long years since the last record, and HYPOCRISY fans can feel the itch. WORSHIP is 11 tracks of precise, ferocious musicianship. Commonly inspired by the fusion of the modern and the ancient, HYPOCRISY has once more found a way to combine innovative ideas with classic sound in order to deliver something metalheads can enjoyably consume with awe and brutal vigor. As usual, all recording and mixing took place at Tägtgren’s Abyss Studio AB in Sweden while mastering was completed by Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers Audio Mastering. Designed by artist Blake Armstrong(KATAKLYSM, IN FLAMES, CARNIFEX, etc.), WORSHIP’s artwork speaks to the history of the relationship between humanity and extraterrestrials

HYPOCRISY is:
Peter Tägtgren | Vocals, Guitars
Mikael Hedlund | Bass
Reidar Horghagen | Drums
Thomas Elofsson | Session Guitarist

ORDER and LISTEN to Worship here: https://www.hypocrisyband.com/worship

Rising Swedish Hard Rockers BOMBER Announce New Album & Reveal New Single

New Album, Nocturnal Creatures, out March 25, 2022 via Napalm Records

Pre Order NOW!

Don your bandanas, leather jackets and distressed jeans, because heavy metal is about to shine brighter than ever as Swedish newcomers BOMBER bring back the hottest era in hard rock history. Asserting their own trademark blend of 70s and 80s inspired classic and hard rock with catchy hooks, top-notch guitar solos and a vibrant aesthetic, BOMBER brings you their debut album, Nocturnal Creatures, via Napalm Records to be released on March 25, 2022!

With their new single “Zarathustra”, the Swedes take you on a passionate ride through old school rock music. With fiery vocals, melodic guitars and untamable drum-play, the track gets the listener’s pulse pumping. For fans of Iron Maiden, Def Leppard and Thin Lizzy, BOMBER are sure to leave their mark on the modern hard rock scene!

BOMBER on “Zarathustra”:

““Zarathustra” serves as a mission statement for the band…

"Here we are, get out of our way"...

We wanted to write a great album opener and we really think we found it all in “Zarathustra”. It’s a track filled with loud guitars, big drums and a mighty anthemic chorus.

The song is all about rising to the occasion and elevating yourself to something larger than life. Being written as the opening track for the album Nocturnal Creatures, “Zarathustra” is the start of our journey into the night, to a place where you will find something beautiful, dark, and heavy - where everything is being driven by a strong beat and filled with great hooks, sure to get you moving through the night Nocturnal.”

Watch the music video for “Zarathustra”

Nocturnal Creatures marks the great comeback of hard rock’s golden age!

After explosive live shows in Sweden and a subsequent tour of Germany, Sweden’s hard rock upstarts BOMBER prove that the glorious era of rock isn’t over and that they’re already setting the highest standards on Nocturnal Creatures. On ten powerful tracks, the four piece turns the night into an intoxicating adventure that convinces both old and new fans of the prominent classic and hard rock genre. Album opener and title track “Nocturnal Creatures”opens the gates with epic storytelling and interludes the following passionate ride through “Zarathustra”, while “Fever Eyes” ensnares with wistful weeping choirs and guarantees a quickly increasing temperature. “Black Pants Magic” emerges into an unforgettable high-class rock experience through its industrious and catchy hook, while songs like “A Walk Of Titans (Hearts Will Break)” and “You’ve Got Demons” surprise with dynamic melodies and Anton Sköld’s powerful voice. On “The Tiger”, BOMBER send their listeners right into the eye of a raging thunderstorm of riffs driven by brilliant grooves, while “Kassiopeia” sets the strings on fire with its marvelous solos. Bursting album closer “Aurora” presents Nocturnal Creatures’ crowning achievement, bringing the 40-minute escapade to the edge of the world.

With their new studio album, Nocturnal Creatures, the rising stars of Sweden establish a milestone in the legacy of hard rock that leads the once so majestic genre to new glory – marked by their very own special vision!

BOMBER on Nocturnal Creatures:

“This is an album filled with big drums, loud guitars and great vocal performances. But there are certainly many layers and emotional depth to this album as well. We all went through some difficult times during the writing process. We strongly believe that having put our heart and souls into the songs makes them more relatable to a wider audience, so we did just that.

The conceptual theme of the album is the night, and all that belongs to it. Night-time is when set our imaginations free, and we can truly release whatever is living deep inside of us. Sometimes the night can summon fears, but it can also be a comforting place. We used these concepts as songwriters to bring you stories of what can happen under the cover of darkness. From tales of spirits and ghosts to the stars above - to stories of love and heartbreak. Going through life has many challenges, it can mean going through a lot of hardships and sacrifice – but it’s also about finding our joy, meanings, and the good in all of us. That´s what this album is about.

Welcome to the night…

We're all nocturnal creatures.”

Pre-Order Nocturnal Creatures NOW:

Nocturnal Creatures will be available in the following formats:

Jewel Case CD Edition

1LP Gatefold BLACK

1LP Gatefold MARBLED Crystal clear & sky blue - limited to 300 copies worldwide

Shirt & JC Bundle

Digital Full Length Album

BOMBER is:

Anton Sköld - lead vocals, guitar

Love Andersson - bass guitar, vocals

Rasmus Grahn - drums, vocals

Max Huddén - guitar, vocals

FEUERSCHWANZ Releases Lyric Video for “Dragostea Din Tei”

New Album, Memento Mori, Hits #1 in German Album Charts

Get Your Copy HERE!

“Memento Mori - Because you take nothing with you to the grave except your coffin!”

German medieval folk metal force FEUERSCHWANZ just entered the Official German Album Charts on #1. Now, they already releasing their next video – the cover version of O-Zone’s 2004 summer hit “Dragostea Din Tei”, taken from the Memento Mori Bonus album, Die Glorreichen Sieben.

FEUERSCHWANZ once again shows their exceptional ability to make non-metal songs their own. The combination between metal music archetypes and dance rhythms is simply irresistible for any music enthusiast – it is simply impossible not to sing along to this track!

FEUERSCHWANZ on “Dragostea Din Tei”:

“When we decided to cover this song, we also did not know where the journey will go! In the end, it became a horde of Vikings, who row to Mallorca to party hard at the Ballermann! In addition, the song is a special premiere – our first song in Romanian!”

Watch the Video for FEUERSCHWANZ’s “Dragostea Din Tei”

On the now released Memento Mori FEUERSCHWANZ finally make the step away from the simpler humor of earlier days, to one of the most important bands in German Folk-Rock!

With chanting violin playing, Memento Mori starts its heroic journey with its eponymous opener. The song turns out to be a melodic rock anthem with a well-known medieval character, a blazing guitar riff and life-affirming lyrics. On "Untot im Drachenboot", the squad around Captain Feuerschwanz sets off for new musical shores in a Viking ship full of undead warriors. "Rausch der Barberei", on the other hand delivers a violent, raw voice and driving drumming that send its listeners into unbridled frenzy. On "Krampus", FEUERSCHWANZsing in a canon of vocals and instruments about the ancient legend of the demonic companion of St. Nicholas, who is dressed in fur and a horned mask. On the ballad "Das Herz eines Drachen" (The Heart of a Dragon), the medieval folk rockers show their sensible side. In a fire lit by burning guitar sounds and flute melodies, a warrior mourns his fallen father with his head held high. "Hannibal" on the other hand embarks on a raging battle of powerful choirs, swirling violin and guitar solos and driving drums, led by army commander Hannibal. The crowning finale of the almost 40-minute adventure is provided by "Skaldenmet" with its proudly advancing bass.

In typical FEUERSCHWANZ manner, Memento Mori is about great adventures, past battles and outstanding heroic deeds. FEUERSCHWANZ manage to stay true to their trademarks and at the same time venture into new musical realms. Fans of the band can look forward to an extensive deluxe edition of the album, which extends the running time of Memento Moriby almost double! Two additional CDs feature instrumental versions of all eleven tracks as well as the cover CD Die Glorreichen Sieben (The Magnificent Seven), which includes seven epic reissues from Amon Amarth to Die Ärzte and The Weeknd.

FEUERSCHWANZ on the new album:

“You take nothing with you to your grave, except your coffin... Memento Mori is the direct successor to Die Letzte Schlacht! The world of Hauptmann Feuerschwanz is in flames, overrun by the living dead and scourged by religious zealots... All of this sounds frighteningly real, even in Anno Domini 2021, so it's time to defy the storm once again and celebrate life. Let's live here, let's live now - until death sharpens his knife!”

Memento Mori out NOW!

As a special highlight, some versions of Memento Mori will feature a bonus CD with seven cover songs by Manowar, Amon Amarth, but also O-Zone, among others.

Memento Mori will be available in the following formats:

·3-CD Earbook (48 Pages)

· Deluxe Box (Inkl Mediabook, Flag, A5 Wall calendar, 8 exclusive postcards, hit flask and clothbag)

·Vinyl Box (incl.2 Vinyl, 48-pages book, slipmat)

·2 Music Cassette orange

·2 Music Cassette light blue

· 2-CD Mediabook + 40 pages booklet and patch

·1-CD Jewel Case + 20 pages booklet

·1-LP Gatefold Vinyl black

FEUERSCHWANZ are:

Hauptmann Feuerschwanz - vocals, guitar

Johanna von der Vögelweide - violin, hurdy-gurdy

Sir Lanzeflott - drums

Jarne Hodinsson - bass

Prinz Hodenherz - flutes, bagpipe, guitars, vocals

Hans der Aufrechte - guitar

HELL MILITIA Announces New Album, Shares First Single

After nearly a decade of silence, French underground black metal formation HELL MILITIA has returned with a brand new album, 'Hollow Void!' The record is set for release on March 18 via Season of Mist Underground Activists.The tracklist, album art, and additional info can be found below. The band is now sharing the vicious first single, "Dust of Time," which can be heard below.

The band comments: "Ten years have passed since the release of 'Jacob’s Ladder' and the more things change, the more things stay the same. 'Dust of Time' is the first song to be presented and it is a diary of all events that took place in the years that have passed since. It is a summary of bitter days, unshakable religious faith, urban filth, decay, death worship and an extremely bitter aftertaste."

Pre-orders for 'Hollow Void' can be found HERE while the record can be pre-saved across your favorite streaming service HERE.

Ten years have eclipsed since ‘Jacob’s Ladder’, HELL MILITIA’s last studio album. Black metal has wandered into unforeseen territory and simultaneously drifted back to its roots in that span, remaining entrenched as a polarizing but no less interesting force. Its increased visibility has become the carrot dangled in front of many bands seeking wider acceptance within the underground. But has also made it easier to identify the bands who, fundamentally, will forever uphold black metal’s venerable tenets of darkness and Satanism. Therefore, it is with little surprise that HELL MILITIA have risen to the occasion with their fourth long-player, ‘Hollow Void’. 

HELL MILITIA’s absence can be explained through a mix of personal and intra-band turmoil. Line-up changes included members literally disappearing to the other side of the world. Vocalist RSDX went missing in action after his life took a dark turn. Side musical projects and new life endeavours eventually put the band on hold. But when HELL MILITIA (who are completed by guitarists Arkdaemon and Saroth, bassist S. and drummer Dave Terror) regrouped in 2018 for a few selected live shows, it helped lay the foundation for what would become ‘Hollow Void’.

As is now customary, the pandemic delayed the album’s recording. The band was rehearsing in Paris when global lockdowns began. And since some members of HELL MILITIA reside outside of France in Sweden and the Netherlands, it meant they had to wait out the first wave of the pandemic to start tracking later in 2020. HELL MILITIA eventually entered Studio Saint-Loup outside of Paris in the fall of 2020 to lay down drums. Additional instruments, vocals, and mix and mastering were conducted with producer/engineer BST at BST Studios through the summer and fall of 2021. According to RSDX, the tumult of recent years, the pandemic and real life’s comings-and-goings were perfect ammunition for ‘Hollow Void’’s creation.

“The whole recording process took longer than expected, but as life took its turn straight up until the vocal recordings, the timing was exactly what it needed to be,” he says “A lot of these experiences were included in the lyrics, giving an honest reflection of what was going on. Bitter days, unshakable religious faith, death, contempt for life, urban filth and an even more bitter aftertaste turned into the toxic cocktail we called ‘Hollow Void’. Still, the pent-up energy increased to a point it just had to explode. We put all that energy back into the album. Now that everything is recorded, we await the date we can unleash this on this world. We will keep the energy at this level until it’s time we can perform it.”

The resultant effort is perhaps HELL MILITIA’s most strident effort to date. The band’s orthodox, unrelenting approach is a broadside to the black metal scene at large. Dense chord swaths, a whirling barrage of blast-beats and RSDX’s nihilistic, scathing vocals coalesce into an album that exploits the true nature of black metal: Savage, unforgiving and grim.

“We wanted to make a much more aggressive approach this time,” confirms the vocalist. “A true-to-form, punch-in-the-face comeback album. We wanted to combine the dissonant riffs of ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ with the raw and filthy sound of our first album, ‘Canonisation of the Foul Spirit’ and include some new elements. I think we succeeded in this, as it is much more raw, aggressive, yet catchy and 100 percent recognizable as HELL MILITIA.”

The events of the last few years provided no shortage of lyrical topics for RSDX. The nihilistic, unforgiving concepts heard on the band’s previous full-lengths remain very much intact, albeit coming across far more prescient in a world on a fast-track toward its own demise. However, RSDX notes that his lyrics on ‘Hollow Void’ are a combination of him looking inward as well as outward toward a world that fills him with disgust. 

“The lyrics are the universe of HELL MILITIA, and at times, also a diary of all events of the last couple of years,” he says. “It is a summary of bitter days, fanatic unshakable religious faith, urban filth, decay, death worship and an extremely bitter aftertaste. It has traditional Satanism and a contempt for life at its very core.”

Indeed contempt, Satanism and a total disregard for human life have been the primary thread of HELL MILITIA’s musical output since they emerged on the scene in 2001 via the ‘SPK Kommando - We Hope You DIE’ split alongside fellow French black metal holdovers Antaeus, Eternal Majesty and Deviant. The band’s lauded and influential ‘Canonisation of the Foul Spirit’ would follow four years later, establishing HELL MILITIA as one of the leading purveyors of the 2000s French black metal wave. 2010’s ‘Last Station on the Road to Death’ and 2012’s ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ followed, bringing them even closer to black metal’s true, raw spirit. As evidenced by ‘Hollow Void’, the last ten years have done little to HELL MILITIA’s approach.

“We are still the old, bitter radical individuals whose masks are off,” closes RSDX. “What the scene does is of no concern or interest to us. We are in contact with bands and individuals we respect. The rest of the world can keep their watered down, non-ideological form of black metal. Black metal to us means the same as it did when the band was founded: A vessel of strong expression in music and ideology with unshakable faith at its very core. If a band doesn’t have that, it’s not black metal. I may approach life differently now that I’m in my 40s than when I was in my 20s, but the attitude and radical stand on what black metal should be has not changed.”

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/hellmilitiaofficial
https://www.instagram.com/hellmilitiaofficial

Genre: Black Metal

Line-up:
RSDX - Vocals
Arkdaemon - Guitars
Saroth - Guitars
S. - Bass
Dave Terror - Drums

Guest musicians: Meyhna’ch (ex-Mutiilation, ex-Hell Militia, former vocalist) Guest vocals on “Corruption Rejoice”
 
Recording studio: Drums recorded at Studio De Saint-Loup, all other instruments, mix, and mastering done at BST Studio
Producer / sound engineer: BST Studio
Mixing studio and engineer: BST Studio
Mastering studio / engineer: BST Studio

Biography: David E. Gehlke

Cover art: Manuel Tinnemans // Comaworx

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/hellmilitia-hollowvoid

Available formats: CD digipack, vinyl black and coloured

Nathan James Releases New Single "Jeepers Creepers" feat. Lil Lotus on January 28, 2022 to all digital platforms!

Pre-Save "Jeepers Creepers"

https://createmusic.fm/jeeperscreepers 

Nathan James and LiL Lotus collaborate on the release of a numetal anthem for all the hard rock fans. The song includes emotional and hard hitting lyrics that talk about the daily struggles of personal and love life; the never ending imbalance of wondering whether or not you are good enough.

"It was hella fun getting back to my roots vocally and lyrically taking it to a dark place" says Lil Lotus.

“Jeepers Creepers” will be receiving strong support from Spotify, Apple Music, & YouTube Music once released on January 28th.

Private Listening link:

https://label-engine.com/sites_share.php?user_id=1814&manager_id=0&share_id=58587&release_id=300176&check=b9d9736183b2122b684f7240c28c38a5

Nathan James is an independent artist who is a “Photographer Rockstar.” Nathan stands for the popular outcast with a goal to turn all life experiences good or bad into “MORE ART” through music and photography.

Hailing from the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, Nathan James has 
always been pushing out his creative energy for the world to see. Building a foundation as one of the most desired entertainment photographer behind some of the industry’s most iconic shots (Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Avril Lavigne, Post Malone & many more.

Since his burst onto the music scene in early 2020, Nathan James has already developed into a full-blown rockstar, manifesting his creative influences into a unique musical identity. It would be an understatement to say that Nathan hit the ground running. Despite the compromising circumstances of COVID-19, Nathan James has released 10 singles and amassed millions of streams across all platforms.

Nathan James has no intention of stopping his production of “MORE ART”. Whether it’s photography, music, or any other form of art, Nathan James is a unique presence that cannot go unnoticed. In a world full of creativity and expression, Nathan James urges people everywhere to create “MORE ART”, and he’s not afraid to lead by example.

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Instagram

YouTube

TikTok

Spotify

Telefis and Jah Wobble release 'Falun Gong Dancer' EP and new video. Debut Telefis album 'a hAon' is out March 4

"A shimmering piece of pop. Laced in hypnotic energy" ~ Far Out Magazine

"Ultra trippy" ~ Dangerous Minds

“Blends cultural celebration, satire, the splintered identity of the Irish diaspora and historical introspection to electronic dance music” – PostPunk.com

"This is actually a dancepop monster, channelling ‘Stop Making Sense’-era Talking Heads with acute contemporary social commentary" ~ Is This Music?

"As stunning as the best of Talking Heads and LCD Soundsystem... watch them take the world by storm with this big sound and vision" ~ The Spill Magazine

Electronic duo Telefís - made up of acclaimed Irish iconoclasts Jacknife Lee and Cathal Coughlan - are releasing the 'Falun Gong Dancer EP' with legendary post-punk bass maestro Jah Wobble (Public Image Limited, Invaders Of The Heart)via London's Dimple Discs. They also present a new video for 'Falun Gong Dancer (Donkey's Gudge Dub)'.

Based on the third single from the forthcoming debut album 'a hAon' (Number One)by Telefís (Irish Gaelic for TV, pronounced Tele-feesh), this follows the earlier-released 'Mister Imperator' EP and 'We Need' EP.

As Telefís, LA-based producer Garret "Jacknife" Lee (U2, R.E.M., Modest Mouse, The Killers, Snow Patrol, Crystal Castles, Editors) and Cathal Coughlan(Microdisney, Fatima Mansions and acclaimed solo artist), now based in London, present a satirical, mischievous examination of Irish history and pop culture in their lifetimes, which they call ”a corrosive nostalgia”.

The involvement of Jah Wobble, one of the most innovative bass players of our time, transforms the disarmingly quiet and reflective original version, with its stark vocals and ghostly piano chords, into a deep-dub odyssey. His signature low-end bass anchors crisp percussion and panoramic space-echo effects.

"An honour to be involved in this, to be working with Telefis. This seemingly simple, sweet naive video speaks volumes. The ancestral trek; Rural Ireland to the dancehalls, Pubs and crowded rented rooms of tough uncompromising London. All captured in a Dub Prism," says Jah Wobble.

"Even a relatively obscure musical life such as mine can fortunately bring pinch-yourself moments of proximity to greatness, and so it is with Jah Wobble's transformative contribution to this version of 'Falun Gong Dancer'. The song was already a high-point of the first Telefís album, but in this version it goes somewhere else entirely, thanks to JW's signature contribution," says Cathal Coughlan.

Jacknife Lee elucidates: "There are few bass players as iconic as Jah Wobble. I have studied and tried to copy his style for decades but never really got close. Brian from Dimple Discs suggested we ask him to get on 'Falun Gong Dancer', but I didn’t believe it would happen. We are still shocked that he agreed to collaborate with us and are excited for it to be heard”.

In Telefís, Jacknife Lee creates an irresistible mix of cinematic instrumentals and electro-funk backdrops full of melodic, squelchy synths and thunderous bass-lines, often with a cheeky nod to electro-pop history. Jacknife is also known for his remixes for such heavy hitters as Radiohead, U2, Blur, Run-DMC, Pink, Future Sound of London, Christina Aguilera, TLC, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, The Raveonettes, Kraftwerk, New Order and Kasabian.

The 'Falun Gong Dancer EP' is out on January 21 and can be ordered digitally. The 'a hAon' album will be released on March 4 with CD and vinyl available for pre-order at https://ffm.to/telefisahaon and the digital album at https://orcd.co/telefisahaon.


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SOULFLY | Dino Cazares Joins Band On U.S. 2022 Tour

Metal icons SOULFLY will kick off their 35-date US tour on February 7th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, the band is proud to report that FEAR FACTORY's Dino Cazares will once again join them on their US trek. The tour will make stops in Seattle, Minneapolis, Nashville, and Baton Rouge before concluding in Gallup, New Mexico on March 19th. Joining the band for select dates are SHORT FUSE and 200 STAB WOUNDS.

Max Cavalera comments, "SOULFLY would like to welcome back our brother/legend Dino Cazares to share the stage once again with us! Round One was amazing! The Tribe in other cities will now get the chance to see this epic lineup, playing classic trax and some surprises from our new record!"

FEAR FACTORY's Dino Cazares comments, “I will reenter the riff vortex with the SOULFLY Tribe! I look forward to rejoining Max and La Familia on their U.S. tour, destroying stages with an avalanche of classic anthems and brand new songs.”

General admission tickets for the tour are now on sale at https://www.soulfly.com/.

Confirmed dates for SOULFLY's U.S. tour with SHORT FUSE and 200 STAB WOUNDS are:
2/07/2022 Las Vegas, NV - Rockstar Bar*
2/08/2022 Palmdale, CA - Transplants*
2/09/2022 Oxnard, CA - Oxnard PAC*
2/10/2022 Fresno, CA - Strummer’s*
2/11/2022 Santa Cruz, CA - Atrium
2/12/2022 Reno, NV. - Virginia Street Brewhouse*
2/14/2022 Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone*
2/15/2022 Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post*
2/16/2022 Eugene, OR - WOW Hall*
2/17/2022 Portland, OR - BossaNova Ballroom
2/18/2022 Seattle, WA - El Corazon*
2/19/2022 Tacoma, WA - Fawcett Hall at Alma Mater*
2/20/2022 Spokane, WA - Big Dipper*
2/21/2022 Spokane, WA - Big Dipper*
2/23/2022 Great Falls, MT - The Newberry #
2/24/2022 Billings, MT - Pub Station #
2/25/2022 Casper, WY - Gaslight Social #
2/26/2022 Greeley, CO - Moxi Theater %
2/28/2022 Fargo, ND - The Aquarium #
3/01/2022 Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze #
3/02/2022 Milwaukee, WI - Miramar Theater #
3/03/2022 Hobart, IN - Hobart Theater #
3/04/2022 Lombard, IL - Brauer House #
3/05/2022 Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live #
3/06/2022 Nashville, TN - Basement East #
3/08/2022 Memphis, TN - Growler's #
3/09/2022 Little Rock, AR - Little Rock Music Hall #
3/10/2022 Oklahoma City, OK - Whiskey Nights #
3/11/2022 Baton Rouge, LA - Chelsea's Live #
3/12/2022 Ft. Worth, TX - Rail Club %
3/13/2022 Shreveport, LA - The Sand Bar %
3/15/2022 Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock %
3/16/2022 McAllen, TX - Cine El Rey Theatre %
3/17/2022 Laredo, TX - Cold Brew Rock Bar %
3/19/2022 Gallup, NM - The Juggernaut Music %

* = with SHORT FUSE
# = with 200 STAB WOUNDS
% = No Support

Royal Metal Powerhouse HAMMER KING Releases “King Of Kings” Music Video

Latest Album, Hammer King, Out Now via Napalm Records

Get Your Copy NOW!

Last summer, royal metal powerhouse HAMMER KING dropped a hammer strike with its Napalm Records debut, Hammer King. Now, the kings from Kaiserslautern, Germany return once more with their new “King Of Kings” music video, taken from the band's latest critically acclaimed self-titled album!

HAMMER KING on “King Of Kings”:

"Hammerous Folks! For ‘King Of Kings’, we gave our dear friend Ingo Spörl a carte blanche to create a final video for Hammer King. So this is the last chapter for this album - and we are about to begin a new chapter in the next weeks. Stay tuned! Royal gratitude to everyone of you for making Hammer King the success it was! God bless the King, may the King bless all of you."

Watch the official music video for “King Of Kings”

HAMMER KING keeps it heavy with speedy riffs, energic grooves and fist-pumping choruses, devoting their existence to the one and only myth of the godly Hammer King! The new self-titled album starts off with blasting drums and brisk guitars on “Awaken the Thunder”, with frontman and guitarist Titan Fox V showing off his incredible vocal range, whereas tracks like “Atlantis” prove HAMMER KING’s ability to write catchy and memorable choruses. Hammer King tells the lore of the Hammer King himself, a wrathful and mighty war god, who is praised in tracks like anthemic “Baptized by the Hammer”, energetic and double-bass driven “In the Name of the Hammer” and the hard-hitting “Hammerschlag”. Kneel before the king of kings, the HAMMER KING!

Order your copy of Hammer King NOW!

HAMMER KING are:

Titan Fox V – vocals/guitar

Gino Wilde - guitar

Gladius Thundersword - bass

Dolph Aidan Macallan - drums

DAWN OF ASHES Reveals New Single, "EMDR"

New Album, Scars Of The Broken, due Out March 18, 2022, via Artoffact Records!

Los Angeles based Industrial Metal band DAWN OF ASHES has released their newest single, "EMDR." With lyrics and music by front-man Kristof Bathory and guitars, mixing, and mastering by Angel Crowe, "EMDR" is off of the band's upcoming album, Scars Of The Broken, which releases March 18 through Artoffact Records.

“This song was inspired from my own personal experience dealing with a type of therapy called EMDR which stands for ‘ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing’. This specific type of hypnotic therapy is for helping people who have dealt with past traumatic experiences.” - Kristof Bathory

“Scars Of the Broken has been one of the most emotionally difficult albums that I have ever created. All of the musical and lyrical content was straight from a place that I have been dealing with for a long time of my life. I poured out every darkest and deepest emotion into every song. Mental health is something that a lot of people struggle with and sometimes it just needs to be heard through music. I hope this album helps those that are struggling.”

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE: New Album “Not The End Of The Road” Out Now!

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE: New Album, Not The End Of The Road, Out Now

Get Your Copy HERE!

Static Video for “No One Dies A Virgin” Released

German Rock sensation KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have finally released their seventh studio album, Not The End Of The Road - continuing the success story of their previous album, Ecstasy (#7 on the GER album charts), and their very own high-voltage stadium rock sound. The band scored the #3 spot on the German Rock Radio Airplay Charts with the single “Not The End Of The Road”, and stayed in the Top 10 for weeks.

The album release is accompanied by the static video for “No One Dies A Virgin”, that hits the spot with its sing-along lyrics and the addictive vocal textures of singer Hannes Braun. The song gets you in the perfect mood and is made for big stages and chanting crowds!

Celebrate the album release with KISSIN’ DYNAMITE and tune in on January 22 for their Exclusive Release Streaming Show starting at 8pm CET/2pm EST/11am PST!

Singer Hannes Braun on the new song:

“Kurt Cobain once said "Nobody Dies A Virgin - Life fucks us all". This is an awesome quote because it's so meaningful! You can drive as much cars as you want, own big mansions and have the most beautiful girls - It doesn't even matter.

Cuz at least once in our lifes , we must face a bitter truth and then we fall. Deep. As deep as possible.

Therefore you should never ever think that you're something better! Fate has its own plans for you.

No One Dies A Virgin - In The Very End Life Fucks Us All.”

Watch the Static Video for “No One Dies A Virgin”

Founded in 2007, German heavy metal formation KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have made more than just a name for themselves in the scene: With six studio albums and various chart entries, the band established their trademark style - characterized by modern sound, massive anthems and catchy hooks paired with an 80s stadium rock attitude and eccentric look. Now, the five piece is ready to release their Napalm Records debut, Not The End Of The Road, and usher in heavy metal!

The new studio album was produced, recorded and mixed by vocalist Hannes Braun (Südland Music) himself, who has also worked with bands like Santiano, The Kelly Familyand Beyond The Black. Mastering was completed by Grammy Award winning producer Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, known for his work with bands like Volbeat and many more.

Ande Braun on the new album:

"Not The End Of The Road is an album that accurately describes our experiences as a band since Ecstasy in 2018. First and foremost, we highlight with songs like “Not The End Of The Road”, “What Goes Up”, “Yoko Ono” and “Only The Dead”: We're up for it, we're pulling together and we want to reach the rock Olympus! Titles like “Coming Home”, “Gone For Good” and “Scars”, on the other hand, deal with real feelings like loneliness, homesickness and sadness, which are also part of life."

Hannes Braun adds:

"With Ecstasy, we already didn't make any compromises and just wanted to compose music that speaks from us. Not The End Of The Road seamlessly picks up exactly here."

Get Your Copy of Not The End Of The Road NOW!

With Not The End Of The Road, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE set another milestone in their successful discography: In guitar-driven power metal fashion, the tune of the intro and title track “Not The End Of The Road” prepares the listener for a thrilling road trip and new anthems straight from the heart of the KISSIN’ DYNAMITE universe. Crusher “What Goes Up” takes its listener into the truly spectacular soundscapes that make stadiums shake and convinces with Aerosmith-like guitar attacks and an anthemic hook. But KISSIN’ DYNAMITEare also not afraid to show their mellower side, as heard on delightfully tranquil tracks like “Good Life” and “Gone For Good” - not only showcasing the almost calm touches pervading the melodies, but also presenting the softer side of Braun’s vocal repertoire. While tracks like “No One Dies A Virgin” and “Yoko Ono” symbolize catchy party hymns, standouts “Coming Home” and “Defeat It” underline their origins of stadium rock without being pigeonholed. “Voodoo Spell” manifests the variety of the band and their different influences - starting with strong dark rock elements, the song becomes an opus that easily competes with the biggest stadium giants. The album’s closer, “Scars”, proves once again that KISSIN’ DYNAMITE can reach the depths and showcase lyrical vulnerability - an impressive ending that screams to be played live.

Not The End Of The Road will be available in the following formats:

-CD Digipack

-LP Gatefold Vinyl Black

-LP Gatefold Vinyl White

-LP Gatefold Vinyl Glow In The Dark

-LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Red/Black + Slipmat

-LP Gatefold Vinyl Crystal Clear

-Box

-MC

-Digital album

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are:

Hannes Braun – vocals

Ande Braun – guitar

Jim Müller – guitar

Steffen Haile – bass

Sebastian Berg – drums

KUOLEMANLAAKSO Release New Single "Tulessakävelijä"

New Album, 'Kuusumu', Out April 3rd, 2022

The Finnish death-doom spearhead Kuolemanlaakso, starring vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow the Sun), have released the second single from their upcoming album, 'Kuusumu'. The new song, titled "Tulessakävelijä", closes out the album on an epic note and is the first track to feature both Kotamäki and Aleksi Munter (Swallow the Sun, Insomnium) since 2015. Kuolemanlaakso guitarist-songwriter Laakso says:

"'Tulessakävelijä' is the album’s massive closing track. Musically it explores heavy and oriental atmospheres. The chorus line 'Pilvistä verta sataa' ('Blood is falling from the clouds') refers to Chinese texts from the mid-530s which depict people actually believing it was raining blood. It seems more likely that a volcanic eruption, which blackened and cooled the sun for one and a half years, colored the rain blood-red with its ash."

Laakso goes on to add, "The orchestration, reminiscent of the soundtrack for 'Conan the Barbarian', was conjured up by Aleksi Munter - with whom I produced and arranged Kuusumu’s keyboards. Kotamäki displays completely new aspects of his clean vocals on this track. This might actually be the first song since Swallow the Sun’s triple album 'Songs from the North' (2015) where Munter and Kotamäki perform together."

Tulessakävelijä’s lyric video was created by Hans-Peter Weckman. "We immediately reached a consensus on the execution and color scheme. Great guy, great video," comments Laakso.

Kuusumu is Kuolemanlaakso’s first album in eight years and their most versatile work to date. In addition to the traditional Kuolemanlaakso heaviness, the album contains fast and bombastic material. The album was co-produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by the Triptykon and Dark Fortress guitarist V. Santura, with whom the band has worked with on all of their releases. The female vocals were performed by Lotta Ruutiainen from Luna Kills.

'Kuusumu' will be released in CD and digital/streaming formats on April 3rd, 2022 via Svart Records, with the vinyl following on July 29th.

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' (Digital/Streaming) Here

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

BATTLE BEAST RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "WINGS OF LIGHT"

After re-signing to Nuclear Blast in early 2021, the Finnish heavy metal sextet BATTLE BEAST are once again unleashing their full force upon the world in the shape of their brand new masterpiece "Circus of Doom," which is being released today via Nuclear Blast.

In true BATTLE BEAST fashion, the 10 tracks blend true heavy metal with pop and rock-vibes, paired with Noora Louhimo’s unique voice.

To celebrate the occasion, the band also release a music video of their new single 'Wings of Light,' that you can watch here

Janne Björkroth comments about the release: "We wanted to make an absorbing and interesting album that includes both lighter party songs and heavier stuff as well. It's not a theme album in the traditional sense, but rather a versatile entity that sounds like BATTLE BEAST, but with new flavors and twists.
The album is named after its theatrical opening track, which is quite a massive song in many ways. It's groovy and catchy, filled with fascinating details, wild orchestrations, big emotions, and many stories. In that way, the song reflects the whole album, and we think it's an ideal title track. Like the song 'Circus of Doom', the whole album is filled with enchanting surprises and wild carnival atmosphere. Like a joyful day at the circus."

"Circus of Doom" was recorded at JKB Studios in Helsinki, Finland and produced and mixed by keyboardist Janne Björkroth, while the stunning artwork was created by Jan Yrlund.

Get "Circus of Doom" in the format of you choice, here: https://bfan.link/circusofdoom

Recently, BATTLE BEAST also announced their Circus of Doom North American Tour with DRAGONFORCE that will begin March 20th in Denver, CO through April 23rd in Berkeley, CA. Tickets are on sale now at https://battlebeast.fi/tour.

Commenting on the tour, vocal powerhouse Noora Louhimo states:

”Battle Beast is coming to you sounding and looking better than ever before! We are very excited to unite our forces with Dragonforce for a North America tour. I think this will be an epic combination of heavy metal energy and our fans will be getting 300% of explosive entertainment with our new album ”Circus of Doom” let loose on stage. Get ready to be mesmerized with high screams, new horns and new Battle Beast.”

BATTLE BEAST "CIRCUS OF DOOM NORTH AMERICAN TOUR" DATES:
Mar 20 - Denver, CO - Oriental Theater
Mar 22 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater
Mar 23 - St. Louis, MO - Red Flag
Mar 24 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave II
Mar 25 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Mar 26 - Chicago, IL - Metro
Mar 27 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
Mar 29 - Ft. Wayne, IN - Piere's
Mar 30 - Toronto,ON - Opera House
Mar 31 - Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre
Apr 1 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial Bell
Apr 2 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Apr 3 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
Apr 5 - Reading, PA - Reverb
Apr 6 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theater
Apr 7 - Baltimore, MD - Sounstage
Apr 8 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theater
Apr 9 - Greensboro, NC - Arizona Petes
Apr 10 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Apr 12 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum
Apr 13 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
Apr 15 - Dallas, TX - Amplified Live
Apr 16 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
Apr 17 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live
Apr 19 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
Apr 20 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
Apr 22 - Los Angeles, CA - Belasco Theater
Apr 23 - Berkeley, CA - UC Theater

Since their 2011's debut album "Steel," BATTLE BEAST have achieved over 200 million digital streams. Alongside the huge #1 success of their last three albums in the album charts of their home country, Finland, their last album "No More Hollywood Endings" (2019) reached a remarkable #11 in German album charts.

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BATTLE BEAST is:
Noora Louhimo | vocals
Eero Sipilä | bass
Joona Björkroth | guitars
Juuso Soinio | guitars
Janne Björkroth | keyboards
Pyry Vikki | drums

IMMOLATION Release Video For Second Single, "The Age of No Light"

PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.immolation.info/acts-of-god

New York death metal giants, IMMOLATION, are proud to announce their latest immense creation, Acts Of God, which will be released February 18, 2022. The 11th studio album serves as the next chapter of IMMOLATION’s death metal epic. With 5 long years passed since ATONEMENT, Acts Of God vigorously showcases IMMOLATION’s ability to consistently create fascinating sounds, while still keeping their feet firmly rooted in the old school, New York Death Metal for which they are renowned.

Today, the band offers fans the second single of the album, “The Age Of No Light”. Check out the video, below.

IMMOLATION vocalist/ bassist Ross Dolan comments, "We are very excited to unveil the next single ‘The Age of No Light’ to all the IMMOLATION maniacs around the globe! This song showcases some of the more extreme elements as well as the darker heavier moments that run throughout this album. This is an intense and furious track that does not let up once it starts, and I think Bob really did an amazing job in capturing this sonic fury as well as the dark essence of this song visually with this video. We hope everyone enjoys it!!!!”

Acts Of God will be available in the following formats:

  • CD Jewel

  • T-Shirt

  • Double LP

    • Black

    • Sun Yellow + Black Marbled (Limited to 300)

    • Crystal Clear/Black Marbled (Limited to 300)

    • Crystal Clear W/ Gold Splatter (Limited to 1800)

    • Gold W/ Black Splatter (Limited to 300)

  • Cassette

    • Smokey

    • Gold (Limited to 150)

    • Grey (Decibel Exclusive; Limited to 100)

  • CD (Jewel) + T-Shirt Bundle

  • Longbox (Limited to 500)

    • CD (Jewel)

    • Sticker

    • Button

PRE-ORDER Acts Of God here:https://www.immolation.info/acts-of-god
PRE-SAVE To Win link: https://immolation.bfan.link/acts-of-god

Acts Of God saw the return of long-time friend and recording counterpart Paul Orofino of Millbrook Studios (BLUE OYSTER CULT, BAD CO, GOLDEN EARRING) while final touches were brought about on the mixing and mastering by Zack Ohren of Castle Ultimate Studios. For the cover artwork, the band enlisted Eliran Kantor to create the haunting new masterpiece that featured the muted colors and ethereal images that are hallmarks for IMMOLATION's artwork. The artwork pieces Inside the booklet were created by Santiago Jaramillo of Triple Seis Design.

IMMOLATION will be kicking off their "Acts of God North American Tour 2022" on February 18th in Richmond, Virginia. The 24-date trek will make stops in Orlando, Seattle, and Montreal before concluding on March 19th at Irving Plaza in New York. Joining the band on tour are IMPERIALTRIUMPHANT (2/18-3/13), MORTIFERUM (2/18-3/18), and BLACK ANVIL (3/15-3/19). The final hometown show will include performances by DEMOLITION HAMMER, MORTICIAN, FUNERAL LEECH. The complete list of dates can be seen below.

IMMOLATION Live Dates:
With IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT and MORTIFERUM
2/18/2022  Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
2/19/2022  Huntington, WV – V Club
2/20/2022  Greensboro, NC – Blind Tiger
2/21/2022  Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 
2/22/2022  Orlando, FL – The Haven
2/24/2022  Houston, TX – The Studio at Warehouse Live
2/25/2022  Dallas, TX – Amplified Live
2/26/2022  Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
2/28/2022  Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
3/01/2022  Los Angeles, CA – 1720
3/02/2022  San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
3/04/2022  Seattle, WA – El Corazon
3/05/2022  Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
3/06/2022  Vancouver, BC – The Rickshaw
3/08/2022  Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
3/09/2022  Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
3/11/2022  Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
3/12/2022  Chicago, IL – Reggie's
3/13/2022  Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop

With BLACK ANVIL and MORTIFERUM
3/15/2022  Detroit, MI – El Club
3/16/2022  Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
3/17/2022  Montréal, QC – Petite Campus
3/18/2022  Worcester, MA – Palladium Upstairs

With DEMOLITION HAMMER, MORTICIAN, BLACK ANVIL and FUNERAL LEECH
3/19/2022  New York, NY – Irving Plaza

Tickets available at https://www.immolation.info/tour

Firmly aligned with Nuclear Blast Records, the often coveted sound of IMMOLATION has reemerged from the depths of a cursed and cruel world to illuminate our minds and ears with exquisite, sonic destruction.

IMMOLATION is:
Ross Dolan – bass/vocals
Robert Vigna – guitar
Steve Shalaty – drums
Alex Bouks - guitar

Pre-order your copy of Acts Of God here: https://www.immolation.info/acts-of-god