Mick Blankenship, the American rock artist, producer, songwriter, musician, and multi-instrumentalist released a new cover of Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" to all digital outlets.
"They Don't Care About Us" can be Streamed/Downloaded at www.mickblankenship.com
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Mick Blankenship - They Don't Care About Us [Official Music Video] can be seen below.
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Synth-driven horror metal outfit THE LION'S DAUGHTER are now releasing a lyric video for their cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "Turbo Lover" to celebrate the song's release across streaming services! Watch below.
The song was previously only available via Bandcamp as part as the band's 'Turbo Covers' EP. Now, the song will be available for streaming everywhere. Pre-save it HERE.
The EP is available to purchase at THIS LOCATION.
THE LION'S DAUGHTER is supporting their latest release, 'Skin Show,' which is out now!
'Skin Show' could serve as the soundtrack to Times Square in the 1970s - the epicenter of sin and salacious misdeeds; a haven for sex, drugs, and crime beneath the inviting glow of neon signs from sleazy adult video stores; a place one would not dare walk alone after midnight unless tempted by devil himself. Its deviant, raw, nasty, disturbing, and yet, the most lively, evolved, and polished version of the trio yet.
'Skin Show' can be streamed, downloaded, and ordered HERE.
Skin Show could serve as the soundtrack to Times Square in the 1970s - the epicenter of sin and salacious misdeeds; a haven for sex, drugs, and crime beneath the inviting glow of neon signs from sleazy adult video stores; a place one would not dare walk alone after midnight unless tempted by devil himself. Its deviant, raw, nasty, disturbing, and yet, the most lively, evolved, and polished version of the trio yet.
For the first part of its career, The Lion’s Daughter was deeply rooted in blackened sludge metal. However, when it came time for album number three, the St. Louis trio abandoned all tradition and traversed into new territory through bold experimentations with Future Cult, a synth-laden metal record that could easily serve as the score to a Dario Argento film. Now, the band picks up where it left off, once again delivering an opus that cannot be labeled or defined. “The synths were always something that I heard in my head, but just couldn't figure out the logistics,” explains frontman Rick Giordano regarding the distinct directional change. “I also had to completely stop giving a fuck about how anyone might react to them. Most of the synths on Future Cult are very aggressive and rooted in horror, which I think was a safe way to use them. For this record, I wanted to stop playing it safe. I wanted to use more natural synth sounds and let things take on soft and somber tones at times, rather than just screaming alongside the guitars at all times. There was a lot of experimenting to see what other roles the synths could play in the music and what shapes they could create. I think we spent our early years as a band just trying to figure out who we were, and on Future Cult, the answer became clear to us. Instead of changing that formula, we chose to expand on it and see where else it could lead.”
While Skin Show is rife with the trepidation of eerie synths and a cinematic atmosphere much like its former, it is not a replica, nor does it follow the same formulaic approach. Future Cult delivered darkness in excess – heavy, unnerving, and unmistakably inspired by vintage horror and sci-fi movie scores. In contrast, Skin Show is its brighter counterpart, capturing an essence that, on the surface, might seem tamer and more palatable in comparison. However, the album still dwells deep in deviance. Each passage, no matter how glossy, is offset with belligerent vocals and lyrics that detail sexual violence, shame, abuse, desperation, and paranoia. It’s the type of record that can easily garner coveted radio airplay, and yet, it can also serve as the background playlist for a BDSM orgy in an illegal dungeon or abandoned warehouse. “This was our attempt at a straight-forward pop record,” says Giordano. “It, of course, all still came out fucked because it's us creating it. But I tried to imagine our band playing a giant arena and what that would sound like. I wanted to strip away some of the chaos and just write stronger songs. I didn't want the band to mellow out, but I did want to see if we could mature a bit. If the previous album was an intense sci-fi slasher, this one would be closer to a Hitchcock or DePalma film.”
Make no mistake, while there is a blatant antithesis between the band’s two personalities, the duality is a major part of Skin Show’s identity. Reflected not only in the music, but also through the ominous and unsettling artwork created by Mothmeister. When asked about the collaboration, Giordano says, “We worked with Mothmeister again for the album art and used a similar approach as we did with the music. Things are stripped down, more direct, more focused. There's a sense of fear, isolation, and madness that very much correlates with the music. The character on the outside is in white and surrounded in light, while the character on the inside is in black surrounded by darkness. But it's ultimately two sides of the same character. I think that's a good representation of the themes within the album, dark things within people that they may want to keep hidden.”
The Lion’s Daughter may elude all characterization, fitting in all boxes while also fitting in none at all, but one thing is for certain, the genuine artistry behind Skin Show is forthright and undeniable. Whether it be a poppy opus like the title track or the haunting and sludgy vibes of “The Chemist,” all ten tracks are guaranteed to be bangers, holding the listener at knifepoint and demanding their attention with each and every note.
Recording Lineup:
Rick Giordano - Guitars, vocals, synths, bass
Erik Ramsier - Drums and percussion
Scott Fogelbach - Vocals
Live Lineup:
Rick Giordano - Guitars, vocals, synths
Erik Ramsier - Drums and percussion
Scott Fogelbach - Bass, vocals
Recording Studio: Firebrand Recording (St. Louis, MO, USA)
Producer/Sound Engineer: Sanford Parker
Mixing Studio & Engineer: Sanford Parker @ Hybercube (St. Louis, MO, USA)
Mastering Studio and Engineer: Colin Jordan @ The Boiler Room (Chicago, IL, USA)
Cover Art: Mothmeister
Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TLDshop
For more info on THE LION'S DAUGHTER, visit the band's official FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and BANDCAMP.
Heavy horror punk icon WEDNESDAY 13 is thrilled to embark on a massive 2022 U.S. headline tour, dubbed “20 Years Of Fear”. Kicking off March 23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the tour will feature a special setlist spanning WEDNESDAY 13’s entire career – making for a return to the road fans won’t want to miss! Additionally, three select dates will also feature a set from fellow punk/metal icon Doyle. After visiting a slew of American cities, the tour will conclude on May 7 in Sacramento, California.
WEDNESDAY 13 says about the upcoming headline tour:
"After two years off the road, we are more than excited to get back out and play live. We will be headlining the USA playing a special career-spanning '20 Years Of Fear' setlist. It’s been 20 years since it all began for me with Murderdolls and I’m looking forward to celebrating all these years of music with our fans.”
WEDNESDAY 13 - “20 Years Of Fear” U.S. Headline Tour:
3/23 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
3/25 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
3/26 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio
3/27 - Dallas, TX @ Amp'd Live
3/29 - Nashville, TN @ Basement East
3/30 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
3/31 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
4/1 - Harrison, OH @ Blue Note *also featuring Doyle
4/2 - Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs *also featuring Doyle
4/3 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Crafthouse
4/5 - Harrisburg, PA @ HMAC- Stage Of Herr
4/6 - Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
4/8 - New Bedford, MA @ The Vault
4/9 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance *also featuring Doyle
4/10 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
4/12 - Wilmington, DE @ Bar XIII
4/13 - Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
4/14 - Buffalo, NY @ Ironworks
4/15 - Cleveland, OH @ The Winchester
4/16 - Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
4/17 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Stache @ Intersection
4/19 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's
4/20 - Hobart, IN @ The Art Theater
4/22 - Angola, IN @ Eclectic Room
4/23 - Joliet, IL @ The Forge
4/24 - Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theater
4/26 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center
4/27 - Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theater
4/29 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios
4/30 - Denver, CO @ HQ
5/1 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
5/3 - Tempe, AZ @ Pub Rock
5/5 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
5/6 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Whisky A Go-Go
5/7 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Midtown
Last year, WEDNESDAY 13 announced that he had signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records, and that the solo artist's ninth studio album is set to be released by the renowned metal label later this year. Speaking about the signing, he comments:
“We are excited to announce that we have signed with Napalm Records for the release of our next album, the ninth installment of the WEDNESDAY 13 catalog, due out in 2022. The new album will be loaded with a full arsenal of Tricks and Treats that fans will die for!”
WEDNESDAY 13 is:
Wednesday 13 - vocals
Roman Surman - lead guitar
Jack Tankersley - guitar
Troy Doebbler - bass
Texan black metal battalion NECROFIER will be embarking on a run of live dates in support of DANZIG with CRADLE OF FILTH and CROBOT! The run will start on May 10 in Denver, CO and will conclude in Austin, TX on May 19. Tickets and the full run of dates can be found below!
NECROFIER is supporting their debut full-length record, 'Prophecies of Eternal Darkness,' which is out NOW! Stream/order/download HERE.
NECROFIER (w/ DANZIG, CRADLE OF FILTH, + CROBOT)
05/10: Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom [TICKETS]
05/11: Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater [TICKETS]
05/14: Cincinnatti, OH @ Andrew J Brady Icon Music Center [TICKETS]
05/15: Atlanta, GA @The Eastern [TICKETS]
05/17: New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore At Harrah's [TICKETS]
05/18: Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall [TICKETS]
05/19: Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater [TICKETS]
The rise of American black metal is a cult movement whose vast influence and growth cannot be ignored. Houston’s Necrofier carries this torch, embodying the hallmarks of melodic black metal while embracing their Texas roots, delivering what can only be described as total Southern darkness as they bridge the divide between true Norwegian black metal and American gothic.
In the fall of 2018, fate coalesced when vocalist/guitarist Bakka Larson (VENOMOUS MAXIMUS, NIGHT COBRA) saw an open call on social media from drummer Dobber Beverly (OCEANS OF SLUMBER, INSECT WARFARE) who was looking to work on a traditional heavy metal project. Larson had already been working on black metal songs as an outlet to explore the themes of the supernatural and unknown and exploring this darkness, so he jumped on the opportunity and quickly reached out. The two immediately connected over their shared passion to create dark, old school music in which they could inject their Southern flair.
The duo eventually recruited Beverly’s OCEANS OF SLUMBER counterpart and bassist Mat Valentine and soon wrote and released a debut EP, ‘Visions in Fire,’ which channeled the spirit of late-era DISSECTION, WATAIN, CLOAK, and TRIBULATION while staying true to their own homegrown sensibilities.
Not long after the EP release, the band scored an opening slot with UADA. Needing a second guitarist to fill out the sound, Josh Bokemeyer (CHURCH OF DISGUST) was eventually tapped to fill that role, completing the band’s inception.
The four-piece later released a music video for the EP title track and went on to perform with a vast array of their black metal brethren such as 1349, Goatwhore, and Cloak, including an appearance at a coveted SXSW showcase. Now, the band is emerging from the darkness of 2021, ready to fan the unholy flames and finally release their devastating debut full-length, ‘Prophecies of Eternal Darkness.’
Style: Total Southern Darkness
Line-up:
Bakka Larson – Vocals, Guitar
Josh Bokemeyer – Guitars
Dobber Beverly – Drums
Mat Valentine - Bass
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Necrofier
https://twitter.com/necrofier
https://www.instagram.com/necrofier/
https://necrofier.bandcamp.com
Recording Studio: Crown of Thorns Studio (Houston, TX, USA)
Production, mixing, sound engineer: Dobber Beverly
Mastering: Maor Appelbaum
Cover Art: Burney
Pre-Sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NecrofierShop
For more onNECROFIER, visit the band's officialBANDCAMP,FACEBOOK,INSTAGRAM, andTWITTER.
"A band that holds great promise, we hope that will folks will look back on this single a decade from now, marking Friendmaker's big splash onto the music scene. It's catchy and colorful, yet comfortably on the reflective end of the spectrum, their personalities percolating through this stunning creation" ~ The Record Stache
From the Irish borderlands emerges Friendmaker, a five-piece indie alt-folk pop-rock band, fronted by singer, songwriter and producer David Marron (Sanzkrit, Somefinn). Their debut single 'You, Me and Everything Else' will be released on March 3. This endearing and infectious indie-folk offering is accompanied by a stark meaningful video with cinematography by Darren Finn and Fiona Marron and choreography by Orla Sheridan and Paige Cunningham.
‘You, Me & Everything Else’ is a reflective folk meandering that wilfully loses itself to a darker undertow. It is a moment in thought. The pause before a new chapter. A love song about the other love, the one they don’t write about. A love beyond the initial spark and the early excitement. A love that requires you to reveal more of yourself than just the curated ideal. A love that invites you to learn more of self and asks you to lay bare your innermost truths. Will they still like the real you? Will you?
Hailing from Carrickmacross in Monaghan County, near the border with Northern Ireland, Marron (vocals and guitar) is joined by Maolíosa McMahon (vocals and keys), Paul Finn (guitar and vocals), Paul Markey (bass) and Fintan Marron(drums). Friendmaker combines Marron’s endearing storytelling approach and insightful lyrics with a rich soundtrack of carefully crafted folk-tinged indie rock.
"We like creating songs where every note and every lyric is carefully considered, but we also like embracing the accidental stuff. We like to make songs that have a familiar warmth before bringing the listener with us to darker places. Then we use melody and humour to keep the listener there forever! Ha! but yeah we’re just a rock band making the kind of music we would want to listen to. We live for those floaty moments when a song begins to magic into life," says David Marron.
After Marron's previous band Sanzkrit ground to a halt, Marron found himself trying to fill a void by playing guitar in a few bandss DJing, doing graphic design for bands and running an Arts Festival. Even though he was keeping busy in creative fields, he felt he was still ignoring a big and important part of himself. He notes, "Music was solely personal therapy for dealing with difficulty. It wasn’t something I really felt like sharing at that time.”
For David and Friendmaker, it would take a global pandemic and an unsold car to get back on track, diving deeper into music with the isolation of the lockdowns spurring him to be more social in his creativity. But he was also faced with a fateful choice: "In early 2020, I had saved a few quid to upgrade my car. If lockdown hadn’t happened, I definitely would’ve changed my car and I don’t think any of this new material would exist. Thankfully the money I had saved for a car was instead invested in proper recording equipment and so, over six months, I built a studio and began writing and recording. New ideas flowed seamlessly. The new environment was inspiring and the songs kept coming. I was writing the best music I had ever written and you’ll be glad to know my car is still hanging on too, but just.”
On the video, Marron notes, "I used the lyrical themes as a jumping-off point for a tangential narrative. We’re introduced to a confused character, confronted by two temptress figures inspired by the Selkies & Sirens of Celtic Folklore. In this context, they represent opposing poles of thought, the left brain, the right brain, certainty and doubt, the proverbial two paths. Our character is drawn to sea as his mind dances in thought between harmony and chaos. He seeks control of the inner turmoil and through that journey realises as he nears his point of breaking that it is the very obsession of control that errs his equilibrium and that it is in the actual relinquishment of authority that he finds an inner peace….. for now anyway. At the end we leave our protagonist where we first met him. He knows similar difficulties may lie ahead but experience will leave him better prepared for battle.”
On March 3rd, ‘You, Me & Everything Else’ will be released via the band's own imprint House of Strange Vinyl and will be available everywhere digitally, including Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Written by David Marron
David Marron - vocals, guitar
Maolíosa McMahon - vocals, keyboards
Paul Finn - guitar, vocals
Paul Markey - bass
Fintan Marron - drums
Recorded and produced by David Marron at Samhlaíocht Studio, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Additional recording, production and mixing by Darren Clarke
Mastering by Peter Montgomery
Artwork design by David Marron, Photography by Fintan Marron
Video written, directed & edited By David Marron
Cameras, cinematography & additional direction By Darren Finn & Fiona Marron
Choreography by Orla Sheridan & Paige Cunningham
Keep up with Friendmaker
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"There’s something about the meeting of Jacknife Lee’s carefully constructed musical arrangements with Cathal Coughlan’s sonorous vocals that makes for one of the most potent listens my ears have heard for some time” - Electronic Sound
"Dense, acerbically observed lyrics are delivered in Coughlan’s distinctive baritone over Lee’s backdrops, from sparsely atmospheric synths to bass-driven electro-funk" - The Irish Times
“…an enthralling, entertaining union of skillful retro-electro and cuttingly cynical, mischievous surreal declarations” - MOJO
“Telefís blend cultural celebration, satire, the splintered identity of the Irish diaspora, and historical introspection to – what else? Electronic dance music!” - Post-Punk
"As stunning as the best of Talking Heads and LCD Soundsystem... big sound and vision" ~ The Spill Magazine
Electronic mavericks and ex-pat Irish iconoclasts Telefís have released their debut album 'a hAon' (Number One), a highly unique collection of 13 tracks, via Dimple Discs.
Telefís (the Irish Gaelic word for Television, pronounced Tele-feesh) is a collaboration between in-demand composer/mixer/producer Garret "Jacknife" Lee (U2, R.E.M., Modest Mouse, The Killers, Snow Patrol, Crystal Castles, Editors) and singer-lyricist-composer Cathal Coughlan (Microdisney, Fatima Mansions and many acclaimed solo works). Having known each other vaguely in Ireland's early 80s post-punk scene, Jacknife is now based in L.A. and Cathal, a native of Cork, lives in London. A timely re-introduction by a mutual friend led to the two spending 2020 trading ideas and musical files during lockdown, hatching plans for a satirical, mischievous examination of Irish history and the pop culture of their lifetimes, which the two have labelled .."a corrosive nostalgia".
A series of remarkable singles and remixes, starting with the electro-funk monster 'We Need' EP in mid-2021 and followed by 'Mister Imperator', see Coughlan and Lee de-construct the Ireland of their youth through the prism of politics, technology and religion. Complemented by arcane imagery and 60s/70s video footage that are both playfully ironic and endearingly melancholic, these singles have set the table for one of year’s most intriguing and adventurous debut albums.
This album follows the release of their 'Falun Gong Dancer EP' with legendary post-punk bass maestro Jah Wobble (Public Image Limited, Invaders Of The Heart), in which Jacknife Lee transforms a disarmingly quiet and reflective song with vocals and ghostly piano chords into a deep-dub odyssey with Wobble’s signature low-end bass runs anchoring crisp percussion and panoramic space-echo effects.
On their work together as Telefís, Cathal Coughlan observes, "Collaborating in this way with a dynamic and consummate artist, who has access to a wide range of skills which I don't have, but with whom I share many common interests and cultural/historical reference points, has been one of the highlights of my creative life. It's made me so glad that I've been able to remain active for long enough to see something like this happen. Easily as spontaneous and full of surprises as any in-person collaboration, it’s shaken loose many weird and hopefully wonderful things in my verbal workshop. And nobody has heard me use my voice in some of these ways before now, either."
Jacknife Lee adds: "I'd just finished mangling a Luke Haines and Peter Buck record. Luke knows Cathal and re-introduced us. On the first or second correspondence we thought we should make some music together. Music is probably the only way I can properly communicate with someone. I sent Cathal the backing track that would become "We Need" and he sent me back the vocal and we went back and forth from there. Lockdowns and travel restrictions forced us to work remotely, and I think helped us get to where we got so quickly. Cathal is without doubt one of the finest lyricists of our time and writes like no one else. Some of the vocals he sent over made me burst out laughing with giddiness and delight at the novelty of them. Mischievous, dark, arcane, crispy fresh, and always unexpected. Every song with a backstory that could be a novel. This is easily the most enjoyable and rewarding music that I've been involved with.”
Part celebration, part satire, Telefís is an exploration of nostalgia as experienced in the present day, by natives of what was formerly a culturally sealed-off small country on the very fringes of Europe. It also points a critical finger at today’s global hierarchies, an inspiration for the strange characters and caricatures that spring from Coughlan's fertile imagination. Stark forms of imagery, bizarre to the modern eye and ear but treated as routine in the pre-globalization world, are pushed at the listener and viewer. On the musical side, Jacknife Lee uses his extensive sonic palette to create 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.
As of March 4, the 'a hAon' album will be available on CD and Vinyl, both with two-sided lyric sheet insert, as well as across digital platforms. Physical orders are available at https://ffm.to/telefisahaon and the digital album can be ordered at https://orcd.co/telefisahaon. U.S. orders can be placed at http://ffm.to/telefisusa.
ALBUM CREDITS
All tracks written by Cathal Coughlan and Jacknife Lee, except 'Archbishop Beardmouth At The ChemOlympics' and 'There Goes Waterface' (co-written with Davide Rossi).
Extra vocals on 'Sex Bunting' by Melissa Garner Lee, on 'Ballytransnational' by Esme Lee, on 'Mister Imperator' by Betsey Lee.
Drums on 'Ballytransnational' by Matt Bishop.
Strings on 'Stampede' by Davide Rossi.
Horns on 'Picadors' by Jordan Katz.
Extra production on 'Archbishop Beardmouth At The ChemOlympics' and 'There Goes Waterface' by Davide Rossi.
Mastered by Anthony Chapman.
Artwork and videos by Jacknife Lee.
Published by Besme Music/Cathal Coughlan.
Keep up with Telefís
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DUE MAY 6TH VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
FEATURES GUEST VOCALS FROM MEMBERS OF SONATA ARCTICA, SOILWORK, THE DARK ELEMENT, STRATOVARIUS, & MORE
NEW SINGLE, 'ALL DREAMS ARE BORN TO DIE' OUT NOW
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new solo album, "My Father's Son", from guitarist/songwriter Jani Liimatainen (The Dark Element, Insomnium) on May 6, 2022. The Finnish musician's impeccable talents are on full display on this new album and he's got a stellar cast of friends lending their talents to the proceedings. Today, fans can get their first taste of music from the album with the release of the single 'All Dreams Are Born To Die', which features guest lead vocals from Tony Kako of Sonata Arctica.
Listen to the single and pre-order/save "My Father's Son" on CD/LP/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/liimatainen
"My Father's Son" includes guest lead vocals from Björn “Speed” Strid (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra), Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica), Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius), Anette Olzon (The Dark Element), Renan Zonta (Electric Mob), Pekka Heino (Brother Firetribe), and Antti Railio (Celesty, Diecell). Liimatainen even takes on lead vocal duties himself, as well. Additionally, bassist Jonas Kuhlberg (One Desire), drummer Rolf Pilve (Stratovarius, Smackbound), and pianist Jarkko Lahti provide instrumentation, while Liimatainen handles guitars, keyboards, and programming. Jens Johansson (Stratovarius, Rainbow) and Janne Huttunen provide guest keyboard and saxophone solos, respectively.
Jani Liimatainen's career in metal kicked off as a founding member and guitarist for one of Finland's premiere power metal bands, Sonata Arctica. Currently, Jani Liimatainen is a member of the popular melodic death metal band Insomnium. He is also a member of Cain's Offering alongside Stratovarius vocalist Timo Kotipelto as well as being the guitarist/composer for the symphonic metal band, The Dark Element, which features former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon. Both Cain's Offering and The Dark Element have released two well-received albums each, both racking up millions of streams on digital music platforms and with The Dark Element, multiple music videos with millions of views.
Those highlights of his musical resume more than speak to Liimatainen's talent and building legacy in the heavy music world. With the cast of friends who have joined him to help him fulfill his ambitious vision for "My Father's Son", his new solo album will surely further cement his standing as one of the great guitarists and musical talents to emerge from Finland.
LINE-UP:
VOCALISTS:
Pekka Heino
Tony Kakko
Timo Kotipelto
Jani Liimatainen
Anette Olzon
Antti Railio
Björn Strid
Renan Zonta
MUSICIANS:
Jani Liimatainen - Guitars, keyboards, programming
Jonas Kuhlberg - Bass
Rolf Pilve - Drums
Jarkko Lahti - Piano
Jens Johansson - Guest keyboard solo
Janne Huttunen - Guest saxophone solo
BACKING VOCALS:
Petri Aho
JC Halttunen
Tony Kakko
Jani Liimatainen
Anette Olzon
Antti Railio
Björn Strid
Lassi Vääränen
Renan Zonta
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New Album 'The Ground Below' Out May 13th
UK Doom trailblazers FAMYNE have released another new offering from their upcoming album. The band's new single, titled "Once More", is out today on streaming platforms. It's the second track released from the band's heart-rending new album, 'The Ground Below', which will see a May 13th, 2022 release via Svart Records. Speaking about the new song, the band comments:
'Once More' is about a person's daily trials and the means by which they find escape; something of a 'Covid tune'. It originally came from a simple melody played over a riff, spawning a freestyle jam in which almost the entire song was born spontaneously. It just spilled out of us. In the months that followed, it then had to be finished remotely due to all of England going into the first lockdown. The song is a departure for us in terms of style, but we truly enjoyed its process of creation."
'The Ground Below' is a brave and inimitable statement that re-draws a line in the sands of Metal tradition. Famyne boldly marches over the limits, re-riffing the rules, washing listeners in pristine waves of hypnotic melody on 8 tablets of stone-carved ageless songs that “The Ground Below” lays on the altar. Tracks like For My Sins and Babylon conjure paragon English Doom with a long line of lineage like country-mates Warning, Paradise Lost, Pagan Altar, and Cathedral to songs like A Submarine where warm oceans of sweeping guitars and wide-screen desperate euphony bring to mind
genre-changing pioneers like Anathema and Porcupine Tree.
Mind-blowing Lead vocalist Tom Vane’s omnipotent vocals deliver the shivers in dynamite doses, unearthing perfect hair-raising emotions that are at once timeless and freshly captivating. It is an understatement to acknowledge how exceptionally unforgettable Famyne’s distinct voice is. The guitars of Martin Emmons and Tom Ross range from an Iommi masterclass to Åkerfeldt progression in a heartbeat, delivering breath-taking riff-mountains that are sumptuously original and catchy in both style and opulent panache. It
is Famyne’s canny confidence to re-mold traditional Doom metal artistry with their own wave of emotive progression that makes “The Ground Below” a brilliant restoration of the craft, reminding us how crushing and poignant innovative Doom Metal can be if done with passion. Fans of everything from Opeth, Katatonia to Soundgarden and all the trad legends of Sabbath, St Vitus, and Solitude Aeturnus will be suitably wowed in Famyne’s wake. “The Ground Below” is a modern classic, reverential but so supremely powerful that Famyne have securely carved their own place on the monoliths of the future.
FAMYNE Online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/famyneuk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/famyneuk/
Bandcamp: https://famyne.bandcamp.com/
Jacksonville, FL based Rock band FORTUNE CHILD has the official music video for "Don't Shoot Me Down". Directed by McSlammany, "Don't Shoot Me Down" is the fourth and final single from the band's KEVIN ELSON produced, debut album, Close to the Sun.
Purchase / Stream 'Close to the Sun' Online!
It's no secret that these North Florida natives respect their Rock 'N' Roll elders. It's the true feel of the 70's (bell bottoms, mustaches and all) but with a touch of modern flair. Having just formed in 2021, Fortune Child (Christian Powers / vocals, Buddy Crump / lead guitar, Melanie Jo / drums, Jon Ward / bass) has quickly garnered the support of the Southeast US Rock 'N' Roll scene and will continue to do so with each passing day. These cats know how to rock, and it seems that there's no stopping them once those first notes rip through the air.
For 2022, the band has partnered with legendary rock producer Kevin Elson(Journey, Mr. Big, Europe, Lynyrd Skynyrd) to produce their full length debut album, Close to the Sun, due in early March. Their first single, "Far", is already well on its way, having found its own rightful spot on Yahoo! News and has gathered press coverage in countries as far away as Australia and Russia. It even got a good old-fashioned thumbs up from Billy Gibbons himself and has turned the heads of some of the industry's heaviest hitters. This sort of thing leads us all to wonder: What could come next for this brand new Rock 'N' Roll freight train?
DEBUT ALBUM COMING THIS SPRING VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to present the debut single of original material from Serbian hard rockers The Big Deal! 'Never Say Never' is now available on all music streaming platforms and the music video can be seen below. The Big Deal, featuring two outstanding vocalists, Ana Nikolic and Nevena Brankovic (who is also a highly skilled keyboard/piano player), offers up a catchy, driving sound that will appeal to both melodic rock and hard rock fans.
Stream/download 'Never Say Never' HERE: https://orcd.co/neversay
'Never Say Never' serves as an appetizer for the band's upcoming debut album, composed by the team of guitarist Srdjan and keyboardist Nevena, which will be released this spring. Stay tuned for more news on that soon!
The Big Deal first came together when guitarist, composer, and producer Srdjan and keyboardist Nevena, who is an academic pianist and singer, started working with singer Ana Nikolic. Ana had spent the past few years fronting local bands, but after meeting Srdjan and Nevena, they started collaborating in the studio together on some songs. While working on some new ideas, Srdjan thought it would be interesting to include Ana's vocals in addition to Nevena's in the recordings they were working on. After a couple of songs were finished, they were overjoyed with the results and thus some of The Big Deal's first demos were born. These would eventually morph into the music that was presented to Frontiers and ultimately got them signed. To round out the lineup, the band brought in drummer Marko Milojevic and later, Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Revolution Saints) on bass (who was instrumental in introducing the band to the label).
Both Srdjan and Marko are members of the most successful Serbian progressive metal band, Alogia. Throughout his career, Srdjan has played on many festivals and tours, recorded and collaborated on countless studio and live albums, and opened for some well-known bands such as Whitesnake, Ian Paice, Apocalyptica, Savatage, and more. He was also a member of Michael Matijevic's live band in Bulgaria. On his “Expedition Delta” and “Alogia” albums, he collaborated with names such as Tim 'Ripper' Owens, Mark Boals, Erik Norlander, Gary Wehrkamp, Fabio Lione, and Hansi Kursch, among others.
To introduce themselves to the world, over the course of 2021, the band released covers of songs by Europe, Nightwish, and ABBA as a pre-cursor to debuting their original music. See those videos below.
"Rock The Night" (Europe cover) https://youtu.be/Z-7MUGZdr3w
"Amaranth" (Nightwish cover) https://youtu.be/awHXfrrQiHE
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” (ABBA cover) https://youtu.be/awHXfrrQiHE
LINE-UP:
Nevena Brankovic – vocals and keyboards
Ana Nikolic – vocals
Srdjan Brankovic – guitars
Marko Milojevic – drums
Alessandro Del Vecchio - bass
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Switzerland's hottest heavy metal export BURNING WITCHES is gearing up for the next spellbinding ritual in the band's history by joining forces with Napalm Records, as the five-piece has just inked a worldwide contract with the premier rock and metal label.
Breaking the scene with their self-titled debut in 2017 and immediately entering the Swiss album charts, this powerhouse force of trailblazing women has been on a bewitching mission to conquer the world with traditional thundering heavy metal ever since. Previous albums Hexenhammer (2018) and Dance With The Devil (2020) both landed top chart positions in Germany and Switzerland, and led to the unit's most successful record to date, The Witch of the North (2021 - #16 GER album charts, #6 CH album charts). With their smashing appearances at festivals like the legendary Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze and Rock Harz Open Air, as well as touring with greats such as Grave Digger, BURNING WITCHES are now ready to conjure their next sonic feast, all dedicated to the spirit of true heavy metal. Stay tuned for more!
BURNING WITCHES on the signing:
“Oh this is exciting news: with pride we announce our new label partner, Napalm Records! We are looking forward to our co-operation with one of the best metal labels in the world! This is the next step in the WITCHES chapter, and we are super enthusiastic about our new partner, our collaboration and our future with the prime Austrian metal company! We are focused, charged and are really looking forward to new challenges and adventures yet to come – WE stand as ONE!!!”
Thomas Caser, CEO Napalm Records adds:
"BURNING WITCHES are currently one of the hottest metal acts out there. This energy and drive fits perfectly with the quintessence of Napalm Records. We are looking forward to taking the band to the next level with full force!"
Catch BURNING WITCHES live:
05/05/22 The Vault - Saginaw MI
05/06/22 The Blue Note - Harrison OH
05/07/22 The King of Clubs - Columbus OH
05/08/22 Merrweather Post Pavillion - M3 - Columbia MD
05/10/22 Wall Street Theater - Norwalk CT
05/11/22 Ram's Head Live - Annapolis MD
05/12/22 Landis Theater - Vineland NJ
05/13/22 The Vault New - Bedford MA
05/14/22 Wally's - Hampton Beach NH
05/15/22 Montage Music Hall - Rochester NY
05/17/22 The Dil`s Center - Parkersburg WV
05/19/22 Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland OH
05/20/22 Token Lounge - Westland MI
05/21/22 The Forge - Joliet IL
05/22/22 Diamond Music Hall - Saint Peters MO
05/26/22 The Eclectic - Angola IN
05/27/22 Diamond Concert Hall - Louisville KY
05/28/22 Amos' Southend Music Hall - Charlotte NC
BURNING WITCHES are:
Laura – vocals
Romana – guitar
Larissa – guitar
Jeanine – bass
Lala – drums
THE METAL TWINS DIANTHUS JUST RELEASED THEIR LONG AWAITED SOPHOMORE ALBUM “REALMS” THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT AND CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF LEGENDARY DRUMMER CARMINE APPICE.
Dianthus has just released their brand new album “Realms” which was produced by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Symphony X, Butcher Babies, etc.) and it includes 12 new songs including the stand out tracks “Realms” and “A Space In The Silence”. The album recently caught the ear of legendary drummer Carmine Appice who comments, “These Two Females Rock! Love their vocals and their voices. Great look and killer songs, Check them out!!”
Preview a sample here: https://bit.ly/3sgxaia
Jackie and Jessica had this to say about the release, “Realms” is our second full-length studio album. The sound on this record can be described as a synergy of elegant and aggressive musicality. Our love of classical piano, modern rock, and progressive metal blend together and serve as the soundtrack to the record’s concept. “Realms” is also the story of a sisterhood journey through a mystical fantasy world, which is soon to be further explored through various mediums (a comic book and more are in the works). This album is sure to make its mark on the comic book world and music scene alike.”
They had originally previewed the tracks “Realms” and “Creeping In” during the height of the pandemic in 2020 and the lead-off single “Realms” quickly gained the attention of press and fans alike.
“Dianthus just released their new single "Realms" and it's probably going to get stuck in your head. The duo employ soaring guitar melodies, perfectly grounded drums, and excellent vocal hooks through the track for an overall killer experience.”
Metal Injection
Deko Entertainment is also excited as president Bruce Pucciarello explains, “Watching J&J weave their creativity into Realms has been a pandemic highlight for all of us. Every song is catchy, layered and textured, recorded and mixed by Steve Evetts and mastered by Steve DeAcutis. Some of the best talent in the industry is invested in making sure Realms delivers a full dose of what the twins are capable of. It’s all here.”
You can order “Realms” now and also get the Limited Edition bundle while supplies last: https://bit.ly/324pq9n
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.dianthuslive.com
www.dekoentertainment.com
Las Vegas, NV based rockers JEFF CARLSON BANDhave announced the dates for their "Over My Shoulder" 2022 Tour! Launching in March, the tour winds throughout the Midwest, wrapping up May 4th in Amarillo, TX.
"I wrote 'Over My Shoulder' about the struggle of everyday life and pushing through to achieve your goals and dreams. I struggle everyday with Crohn's Disease and as tough as it is to deal with it; it doesn't phase me when it comes to writing and performing my music for people to relate to. Music is and always has and will be a way of life for me." - Jeff Carlson
Tour Dates:
03/11-20 - Arlington, TX
03/30 @ Herman's Hideaway - Denver, CO
03/31 @ Upper Deck - Grand Island, NE
04/01 @ The Drinkery - Omaha, NE
04/02 @ Dada Gastropub - Sioux Falls, SD
04/03 @ Duffy's Tavern - Lincoln, NE
04/06 @ Lefty's - Des Moines, IA
04/07 @ Mully's On Madison - Mankato, MN
04/08 @ Whiskey Dick's - Sioux City, IA
04/09 @ Hawg Dogs - Savanna, IL
04/10 @ 9th Street Pub - La Salle, IL
04/13 @ Harmonize - Cincinatti, OH
04/14 @ Hidden Gems - Dayton, OH
04/15 @ Polish Ostrich - Toledo, OH
04/16 @ Kendrew's Lounge - Alliquippa, PA
04/20 @ Donaldson Pub - Nashville, TN
04/21 @ The Warehouse - Clarksville, TN
04/22 @ Louisville Billiards - Louisville, KY
04/23 @ Shagnasty's - Huntsville, AL
04/27 @ Southbound Bar and Grille - Springfield, MO
04/28 @ Blackthorn Pizza & Pub - Joplin, MO
04/29 @ The Censored Monkey - Cadot, AR
04/30 @ Lola's Trailor Park & Saloon - Fort Worth, TX
05/01 @ Jake's Sports Bar - Lubbock, TX
05/04 @ Leftwoods - Amarillo, TX
STILLBIRTH Sign With Distortion Music Group
Distortion Music Group, the new boutique metal label led by Maurizio Iacono(Kataklysm/Hard Impact Management) has signed up and coming Surf ’n' Slam death metal warriors STILLBIRTH!
Speaking about signing with Distortion Music Group, the members of Stillbirth say:
"The time has come to surf further and explore a new wave and in new territories. We are very happy that Maurizio and his team from Distortion Music Group will also get on board with us and ride the new waves together.
After many years of working with Unique Leader Records, it's time for a change and we think Distortion Music Group will help us to master this change successfully. We are convinced of DMG's boutique concept and years of experience in the death metal universe will bring great results.
For us, the independence of the creation of our art has always been in the foreground and with DMG we get a partner who supports this way of working and gives us the freedom to explore our art and music on our terms.
The first new album under Distortion Music Group will be released in 2023 and we are already working on the new tunes and grooves. We are looking forward to the partnership with Maurizio and Distortion Music Group and to the organic growth together.”
Addressing the signing of STILLBIRTH, Distortion Music Group CEO Maurizio Iacono shares:
“The buzz Stillbirth have been creating has resonated worldwide, these death metal surf maniacs deserve to be heard further and with conviction, together with our artist first mentality, we are excited to unleash the next chapter of STILLBIRTH’s creations, We look forward to their next album coming out in 2023!!"
STILLBIRTH Lineup:
Lucas Swiaczny - Vocals
Leonard Willi - Guitar
Jens Strack - Guitar
Martin Grupe - Drums
Lukas Kaminski - Bass
STILLBIRTH Online:
New Mini-Album 'Diamonds' Coming This Year
Sweden’s Liar Thief Bandit have dropped the third single from their upcoming mini-album. The new song, titled ”The Art of Losing Battles”, shoots straight into the familiar intensity and energetic feel that supporters of the band have grown to love. A raw setting with catchy melodies and honest lyrics is topped off with a raging guitar solo, followed by the three musicians kicking it into an even higher gear.
Liar Thief Bandit’s upcoming mini-album 'Diamonds' will be released on The Sign Records later this year.
About LIAR THIEF BANDIT:
What do you get if you blend the melodic essence that helped shape the ‘70s and the raw garage revival of the late ‘90s with a modern touch of uplifting lyrics and undeniable energy? The answer is Liar Thief Bandit – a power trio born to play live with the sole purpose to carry the torch of all that ever was, is, and will be rock’n’roll in its purest form.
After humble beginnings in 2015 making demos and playing those first crucial shows, the defining journey took off in late 2016 when the self-produced debut album “Gun Shovel Alibi” was released. Extensive touring followed and the band’s DIY ethics brought them to numerous European countries during 2017. Their lightening, energetic live show caught attention and left the audience wanting more. The hectic tour schedule influenced the three-piece to write, record, and deliver their sophomore epos “Straight Ahead” released in august 2018 quickly followed by three European tours putting Liar Thief Bandit on the map as a hard-working rock’n’roll band to reckon with.
With new songs in the making, May 2019 saw the trio doing their 100th show in Hamburg as the premiere of an 18-day tour through Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, and Czech Republic. The coming fall saw a split 7” vinyl with Grande Royale released on The Sign Records and a joint tour through Germany and Switzerland supporting the double A-side single. The track “Virtue Not a Vice” left no one doubting the power of innovating riffs and rememberable melodies that makes Liar Thief Bandit stand out in the current rock atmosphere.
The third full-length was recorded during the spring of 2020 in Malmö’s Tambourine Studios inspired by hardships in a hard-working touring band as well as complicated situations in life. The theme throughout the 12 songs touches on philosophies of picking yourself up, taking chances, and facing obstacles with a positive state of mind. “Deadlights” was released on May 14th 2021 via The Sign Records.
Always thinking ahead, more music was already on its way. Following the release of “Deadlights”, one of the land’s hardest working rock trios fired up the engine and headed to the outskirts of the small Swedish west coast town Strömstad in the summer of 2021 to record once again. 7 tracks were laid down in 7 days at Tilt Recording Studios with Max Dahlby at the helm, who’s worked with Åskväder, The Drippers, and Scumbag Millionaire to name a few. 6 originals and a cover of Graveyard’s “Ain’t Fit to Live Here” as the first single to be released from the upcoming mini-album “Diamonds”, which takes off where “Deadlights” ends. It follows the same theme and feel as its predecessor but with additional reflections and new views on self-realization. A troubled mind finding keys to push forward surrounded by roaring guitars, pounding drums, and fierce vocals.
Liar Thief Bandit:
Mikael Jacobson - Guitar / Vocals
William Grube - Drums
Niklas Dahre - Bass
Connect with Liar Thief Bandit:
https://www.facebook.com/LiarThiefBandit
Texas Rock Band BLACKTOP MOJO has released a live video of their harrowing cover of THE TEMPTATION'S classic hit single, "My Girl"! Originally revealed on Valentine's Day, "My Girl" is available to download / stream online NOW!
”We wanted to play the song live in a place where you could really feel the dilapidation of a broken heart. We snuck into this old church here in Palestine and the natural reverb in the room was incredible. The cracked stained glass and paint peeling from the walls of a place that was once so magnificent was definitely reminiscent of a love that had been lost.” - Matt James
Purchase / Stream BLACKTOP MOJO'S Acoustic Version of "My Girl" Online
Catch BLACKTOP MOJO Live!
03/10 @ Stickyz Rock-n-Roll Chicken Shack - Little Rock, AR
03/11 @ Venue 1235 - Lawrence, KS
03/12 @ 1867 Bar - Lincoln, NE
03/13 @ The Goss Opera House - Watertown, SD
03/15 @ The Original - Minot, ND
03/16 @ The Aquarium - Fargo, ND
03/18 @ The Marquee - Sioux City, IA
03/19 @ The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
03/20 @ Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon - Iowa City, IA
03/22 @ The Token Lounge - Westland, MI
03/23 @ The Music Factory - Battle Creek, MI
03/25 @ Maxwell's House of Music - Jeffersonville, IN
03/26 @ Red Flag - MJP - St. Louis, MO
03/27 @ Odyssey Lounge - Springfield, MO
War in Ukraine:
JINJER Start Donation Campaign to Support their Country
All North American Tour Dates, incl. Knotfest Roadshow with Slipknot, Canceled Updated Schedule Announced
Today, Ukrainian progressive metal band JINJER released new merch designs to help raise funds to support their country. You can read the full statement here:
“Thank you all for your concerned messages and prayers sent to us over the last week, we may not answer but we are reading them and they mean the world to us. As you know, there is war raging through the streets and cities of Ukraine right now. Many people have little or no food or water and are very afraid of what tomorrow may bring. Together with Napalm Records, we’re releasing two new T-Shirt designs to raise funds to be donated to various charities throughout Ukraine to help with medical and food supplies, water and so on. If you cannot donate then please share this or any news related to what's really happening here. Each sale may save somebody’s life in Ukraine. Thank you.“
- Eugene Abdukhanov
100% of proceeds earned from these T-Shirts will be distributed directly to charity organizations of JINJER‘s choosing and the band will update you on social media.
You can get both T-Shirts HERE
Due to the ongoing war in the Ukraine, JINJER are forced to cancel all North American tour dates, including their own headline dates, side shows with In This Moment and participation on the Knotfest Roadshow supporting Slipknot. Originally, the tour kickoff was planned for March 16, 2022.
JINJER is:
Tatiana Shmayluk - Vocals
Roman Ibramkhalilov - Guitars
Eugene Abdukhanov - Bass
Vlad Ulasevich - Drums
ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM MODERN PRIMITIVE
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RELEASE CONCEPTUAL VIDEO FOR THE FIRST SINGLE "HIEROPHANT"
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE HERE: https://septicflesh.bfan.link/hierophant.ema
Symphonic death metal architects SEPTICFLESH have announced details of their upcoming eleventh studio album Modern Primitive. To coincide with the announcement, the band has revealed the conceptual new video for the album's first single "Hierophant".
Pre-order the album on various formats and stream the single now at: https://septicflesh.bfan.link/hierophant.ema
"Hierophant" tells the first part of the story written by guitarist and clean vocalist Sotiris Anunnaki V titled "Salvation". It depicts the experience of a high priest, acting as a human conduit between Heaven and Earth. Having never heard a single word from the mouth of God, he grows tired of preaching the preordained words of the clergy. He turns to performing primitive and powerful rituals that have been long forbidden, as he seeks the guidance of a chaotic elemental consciousness. The second part of the tale will be revealed with the track "Self-Eater".
Vocalist and bassist Seth Siro Anton comments "'Hierophant' is the result of an experiment with ideas that have been haunting our minds for quite a long time. Eventually, they matured, leading us to create one of our darkest compositions ever. It is a rhythmical song with profane heavy riffing, layered with melodies that bring to mind chants from mystical ancient civilizations like the Egyptians."
Guitarist and orchestrator Christos Antoniou states "We found it appropriate to add an imposing ritualistic element to the song. So, from the first second until the end, the orchestration is focused 100% on its grim task, to create an awe-inspiring atmosphere and put the listener at the center of this forbidden ceremony."
SEPTICFLESH ARE:
Seth Siro Anton | Vocals, Bass
Christos Antoniou | Guitar, Orchestra
Sotiris Anunnaki V | Clean Vocals, Guitar, 12 String Guitar
Psychon | Guitar
Kerim 'Krimh' Lechner | Drums
Pre-order your copy of Modern Primitive here:
https://septicflesh.bfan.link/hierophant.ema
British avant-pop artist Nick Hudson presents his new single 'Lights Svoboda' (translates as 'Lights Freedom'), recorded together with Kianna Blue, his bandmate in The Academy of Sun. Out in time for Bandcamp Friday, all proceeds will go towards charities directly involved in humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine.
While the framework of this song originated six years ago during epic recording sessions for The Academy Of Sun’s 2020 opus album 'The Quiet Earth', it didn't end up being included on that album. Now, global reality has tragically and uncannily come to resonate with the song’s poetically fractured scenes of dictatorship, nuclear threat and razed landscapes.
Returning from a month in the formerly Soviet republic of Georgia and watching in horror as Russia launched its attack on Ukraine, Nick felt desperate to apply his skill set to a tangible purpose within the crisis and here we have it - a desolate hymn woven with the plaintive vocals of Kianna Blue and the haunting schisms of the Faemi M1 analogue synth.
"The opening features a recording I made in Georgia, into my Soviet cassette recorder, of my 20-year-old Russian exile friend who fled to Georgia to avoid facing criminal charges for protesting Navalny’s imprisonment. I had him say “freedom, hope and truth” in Russian. He’s headed to join the Ukrainian army this week," says Nick Hudson.
"It features myself on piano, voice, Soviet analogue synth, melodica and field recordings, and Kianna Blue on backing vocals and bass. Originally written for The Quiet Earth but now uncannily and undesirably relevant.'
A prolific figure on the UK music scene, Hudson had a prolific 2021, releasing his 8-track 'K69996ROMA:EP' and the album 'Font Of Human Fractures', his first long-player as a solo artist in five years). Nick's vast output also encompasses painting, film, and a novel. Hudson has also collaborated with Wayne Hussey (The Mission), Matthew Seligman (Bowie, Tori Amos, Morrissey), members of Kayo Dot, David Tibet (Current 93), Asva, queercore icon GB Jones, as well as Massive Attack's Shara Nelson. Having toured 3 continents, highlights include shows with Mogwai, Toby Driver and Keith Abrams (Kayo Dot), and Timba Harris (Mr Bungle, Amanda Palmer).
A Bandcamp exclusive, 100% of the proceeds will be donated in support of two charities carrying out humanitarian work on the ground in Ukraine - Red Cross Ukraine and Razom For Ukraine - each of them covering slightly different areas of aid. Further, Revolut Bank will match contributions to Red Cross Ukraine over the next week. Download the single via Bandcamp and learn how you can support Ukraine and its people at this critical moment in world history.
* Svoboda, Nadezdah, Pravda (Freedom, Hope and Truth)
CREDITS
Written, arranged and produced by Nick Hudson.
Piano, voice, Faemi M1, melodica - Nick Hudson
Bass, backing vocals - Kianna Blue
Piano and voice recorded at Church Road Studios by Paul Pascoe.
Everything else recorded between Manchester and Brighton.
Mastered by Ian D. Breen/Yas Kween.
Slavi Ukraini, Geroyam Slavi, Putin Khuylo.
You cannot win a nuclear war.
FEEDBACK
“Nick Hudson is a unique talent. His song writing and performances are breathtaking. He is long overdue being heard by a wider audience. This solo album is a peak in an already stellar career” ~ Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai)
"There isn’t really anyone making music like Nick Hudson“ ~ The Quietus
"Scott Walker channeling Coil” ~ MOJO Magazine
"Surreal and spacey... Eerie and wonderful, with great depth" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Something haunting in this music... the melody and vocal delivery are equally stunning... Hudson is ascending quickly and we can only enjoy the ride and associated soundtrack" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Genius” - BBC Radio (BBC Introducing)
"The intimacy of a musical diary as well as an epic theatrical fascination... thrilling tension between its thematic juxtapositions and arrangements of diverse acoustic, electric, and synthetic instrumentation" ~ No Ripcord
Keep up with Nick Hudson / The Academy of Sun
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France based, modern metal band DISCONNECTED has released the official music video for their new single , "King of the World". Directed by Laurent Hart (with production by Antoine de Montremy) and filmed in Troyes, France, "King of the World" features the full band performing the song in the huge Espace Argence Hall. It also includes the acting performance of Joseph de Gabriel representing the "King of the World".
"King of the World was recorded at Studio Caverne (Paris, France), and Jelly Cardarelli's studio (Darvault, France), with mixing and mastering by Jelly Cardarelli and Symheris.
Click to Purchase / Stream "King of the World" Online
DISCONNECTED is a modern metal band drawing influences from Gojira, Deftones, and Alter Bridge.
They released their debut album White Colossus in March 2018 through indie record label Apathia Records on all major streaming platforms with physical releases in Europe and Japan.
After playing numerous gigs in France they opened for Tremonti on his 2018 European tour playing a further 24 shows across 17 countries. This expanded the European fan base notably in the UK, Germany and France.
After being noticed by Drouot Production and Ossy Hoppe of Wizard Promotion, the band were invited to open for Judas Priest in January 2019 (Zenith of Paris). Disconnected also supported Mass Hysteria in March and November 2019.
The band will also be playing Rock Fest 2022 (postponed edition of 2020) in Barcelona, Wacken.
OpenAir 2022 (postponed edition of 2020) in Germany, and festival of Cabaret Vert 2022 (postponed edition of 2020).
They recorded their second album and plan on releasing it in the first half of 2022.
Previous to this they released a first excerpt : "UNSTOPPABLE" the 10th of April 2020 with already more than 1.5 million streams across Spotify, Facebook, and YouTube combined. The second single, "Life Will Always Find its Way," has garnered 300,000 cumulative streams since its release on November 19, 2022/
As the pandemic hit in 2020 and almost every live events was being postponed to 2022 they decided to work on an EP to offer their fans some new to listen to in 2021.
THE DOWNTIME is out since the 14th of May 2021 and only available on digital platforms. (Distributed by Le Pool).
RECENTLY, DISCONNECTED HAS BEEN ADDED ON THE HISTORICAL LINEUP OF HELLFEST 2022 (MAINSTAGE) ALONGSIDE WITH BANDS SUCH AS GUNS'N'ROSES, METALLICA, MEGADETH, ALICE COOPER, and NIN .
