South Dakota-based rock artist KYLE PFEIFFER, better known as BLACKLITE DISTRICT, has released the official visualizer for his newest single, "Back Into Darkness." With the video created by Amber Pfeiffer and produced by Brett Hestla (Creed, Dark New Day), "Back Into Darkness" is off of the December 2021 released LP, 1990.
OCEANS - Release EP Hell Is Where The Heart Is - Part II: Longing + New Single "LIVING=DYING"
After releasing their latest EP named Hell Is Where The Heart Is - Part I: Love in January of this year, rising German nu-metal stars OCEANS release today the highly anticipated second part of this masterpiece - the digital EP entitled Hell Is Where The Heart Is - Part II: Longing.
To celebrate their new EP OCEANS release their brand new single "LIVING=DYING" today.
Watch the video for "LIVING=DYING" below.
Stream the new EP Hell Is Where The Heart Is - Part II: Longing here: https://oceans.bfan.link/hell-is-where-the-heart-is-pt-ii-longing.ema
Timo Rotten comments: "Another spark will set this world on fire. Little did we know how true this line would be when we wrote 'LIVING=DYING' about a year ago. I am so fed up with all the corruption, ignorance, and greed I see everywhere in our society. But let’s not lose hope and always try to be one step better each day. Maybe we can turn the tide.”
Also, listen to their previous releases single 'Home', here: https://youtu.be/73MFtkg0Izs
Get the digital EP Hell Is Where The Heart Is - Part I: Love here: https://oceans.bfan.link/hell-is-where-the-heart-is-pt-i-love.ema
OCEANS' previous EP We Are Nøt Okay contains four different songs dealing with all aspects of mental illness. Each track features a special guest adding his very own style to the new output of Berlin/Vienna-based post-metal heroes OCEANS.
Get We Are Nøt Okay digitally here: https://oceans.bfan.link/we-are-not-okay.ema
OCEANS are:
Timo Rotten | vocals, guitar
Patrick Zarske | guitar
Thomas Winkelmann | bass
J.F. Grill | drums
MOTHS Partner with Metal Injection to Premiere "Space Force" Music Video
Puerto Rican stoner/prog outfit MOTHS have unveiled a new music video for the title track from their upcoming debut album. The band has partnered with Metal Injection to premiere the music video for "Space Force", which can be seen below.
Speaking about the upcoming LP, the band shares:
“Space Force marks an evolutionary step in our music and everything we’ve created as a band up to this point. This album represents maturity both lyrically and musically, and with it, an esoteric journey for those who want to encounter challenging music. The title track 'Space Force' represents our most experimental and prog side, though there are still a lot of heavy, catchy riffs. This is probably the song that best captures the essence of the band."
'Space Force' is set for release on August 12th, 2022.
About MOTHS
Every band wants to strike a pristine balance between evoking their influences, embracing their originality, and earning their place within the genre(s) they inhabit. That’s often easier said than done, especially when it comes to styles that have developed so quickly and broadly over the past few decades. As stoner/progressive metal quintet MOTHS proves, however, it can certainly be done. Fusing charming familiarity with captivating freshness, their prior two releases—2018’s self-titled EP and 2020’s split with Philadelphia rockers The Stone Eye—demonstrated an exceptional ability and willingness to saturate shades of their musical forebearers with plenty of wide-ranging and idiosyncratic personality.
As remarkable as both of those collections were, though, they’re mere appetizers compared to what MOTHS have crafted with their debut LP, Space Force. A “complete audio-visual experience”—as bassist Weslie Negrón puts it—the record sees the group composing their most mature, expansive, and rewarding material to date. Packed with quirkily intricate yet welcoming instrumentation, as well as highly varied and compelling songwriting and vocal approaches, Space Force is a thrilling statement of purpose and validity from one of stoner/progressive metal’s greatest up-and-coming acts.
Of course, MOTHS are also motivated by their culture, and alongside standout acts like Avandra, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Errant Society, and Parallel Dimension, they rank as one of the best Puerto Rican stoner/progressive metal groups. “It’s part of our DNA to put some Puerto Rican influences into our music. For example, the closing section of ‘Awake’ taps into Latin jazz,” Negrón reveals. In addition, he, Miranda, and González studied Popular Music at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (and Rodríguez has the same major), so MOTHS are well versed in the “odd time signatures” present in Salsa, Bomba, and Plena (among other styles).
Naturally, that broad musical palette helped make Moths, and Moths/The Stone Eye Split incredibly illustrative. Plus, their distinctive sound and fortitude led to Moths getting spotlighted on Bandcamp Daily in 2018, as well as its second track—" Adhara & Ray”—being featured in Adult Swim’s “Stimulus Swim” playlist in 2020. As such, there’s already considerable hype for what Space Force will bring to the table, and luckily, it’s guaranteed to exceed all expectations.
From its gentle and cosmic guitar prelude (“Space Cowboy Ballad”) and fusion of ‘70s heavy metal and progressive death metal (“Broken Slumber”) to its hybrid of experimental space rock and jazz rock (“There’s No Place Like Space”), Space Force is an extremely diverse, engrossing, and poised voyage. Coupled with its equally mind-bending artwork, the LP surely finds MOTHS at the most imaginative and skillful stage of their career.
MOTHS Lineup:
Damaris Rodríguez – Vocals
Daniel Figueroa – Drums
Jonathan Miranda – Lead Guitar
Omar González – Rhythm Guitar
Weslie Negrón – Bass
GLAZERGIRL Reveals Poignant Music Video for Inspirational, Debut Single, "Amnesia of Me (feat. Zack Miranowic)"!
Miami, FL based singer / songwriter GLAZERGIRL has released the emotionally charged, official music video for "Amnesia of Me". Speaking from the tragic point of view of an Alzheimer's sufferer--her mother--"Amnesia of Me" presents the poignant story of the slow progression of a deteriorating memory and the heartbreak of those who love them. Featuring Zack Miranowic (DISCIPLES OF VERITY), "Amnesia of Me" is the debut single off of the bluesy chanteuse's debut EP, Mothership.
"'Amnesia of Me' is a metaphor for the dementia condition my mother is going through. We often hear what dementia and Alzheimer's brings, but frequently do not see it through the eyes of the sufferer---being so lost in the self. I hope to bring awareness to the conditions with this song. There is a purple ribbon on the back of the album to the effect. " - GLAZERGIRL
Glazergirl has been on the music scene since 2009. 3 years ago she fronted a metal band before moving to her first solo project as Glazergirl, the album Mothership, is her personal take on many aspects of what's going on in the world today.
Pillbox Patti Releases New Single “Suwannee”
Pillbox Patti is “breaking genre barriers” - Forbes
Catch Pillbox Patti On Tour with Brantley Gilbert and Jelly Roll
Tickets Available at PillboxPatti.com
Earlier this summer Pillbox Patti introduced herself to the world with the release of “Good People” and “Young and Stupid.” On the heels of those tracks comes “Suwannee,” a country song that offers Pillbox Patti's (Nicolette Hayford) unique perspective, and tell it like it is – the good, the bad, and the ugly – attitude. It’s a style Forbes called “hypnotic” and “poignant” while stating “It's…honesty and authenticity that Hayford wants to share with listeners on her debut project.” Listen to “Suwannee” below.
Written by Hayford with Aaron Raitiere, Ashley McBryde, Park Chisolm, Benjy Davis, Connie Harrington and Joe Clemmons, and produced by Park Chisolm, “Suwannee” is an autobiographical song about Nicolette’s youth, growing up in Florida. She didn’t have a lot, but the hard times and spirit the of the state shaped her into who she is today. On “Suwannee” Pillbox Patti sings:
WAY DOWN UPON THE SUWANNEE RIVER
THAT’S WHERE I COME FROM
THAT’S WHERE I COME FROM
WHERE THE SUN SHINES FOREVER
IT’S DEEP IN MY BLOOD
YOU KNOW I GREW UP
BAREFOOT DRIVIN’ WITH SOME BUGS ON THE BUMPER
FREEBIRD FREE IN AN ENDLESS SUMMER
DOWN UPON THE SUWANNEE RIVER
THAT’S WHERE I COME FROM
Pillbox Patti is the evolution of celebrated Nashville songwriter Nicolette Hayford. She has penned hits like “One Night Standards” and “Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” for Ashely McBryde as well as songs for Lainey Wilson, William Michael Morgan and Chrissy Metz. In 2021 she was named MusicRow’s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year and nominated for ACM and CMA Song Of The Year Awards.
After years of writing for other artists, Hayford is finally stepping into the spotlight as an artist. The ten-year town put her into a box, so she ventured off with her tribe of writers and what has emerged is Pillbox Patti, allowing Hayford to say anything and everything she wants. The fresh, authentic take on growing up in her Country is crystallized through the lens of a Florida native delivering her youth and adulthood in an honest, spirited, not always pretty, package.
These three songs offer a first taste of music from her upcoming project. More music from Pillbox Patti will be released later this year. Stay tuned for details at pillboxpatti.com and follow along on social media @pillboxpatti for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
More About Pillbox Patti in Her Own Words:
I grew up in FL.
Sometimes with my dad.
Sometimes with my sister.
Sometimes with my mom.
Sometimes with my grandma.
Sometimes at a friend’s house.
Sometimes with just a stamp of my dad’s signature.
Sometimes people were on drugs.
Sometimes I was on drugs.
Sometimes people were selling drugs.
Sometimes I was selling drugs.
Sometimes people were getting’ the shit beat out of them.
Couple times I was one of them.
Sometimes the cops came.
Sometimes no one did.
Sometimes you gotta get out of where everyone else is stuck.
Couple times I did.
Sometimes you remember you have a dream.
Sometimes you gotta take the long way.
Sometimes one dream pays for another dream.
Sometimes shit actually works out.
I still do pretty much everything sometimes.
KISSIN’ DYNAMITE Releases New Single “Only The Dead” + Official Video
After charting on #2 on the German album charts with their seventh studio album, Not The End Of The Road, in January, German rock sensations KISSIN’ DYNAMITE will finally embark to a German tour to celebrate their new album the way it was meant to be experienced – presented live on stage!
In conjunction with this announcement, the five-piece have released a new single taken from Not The End Of The Road, entitled “Only The Dead” – a smashing hymn luring with the addictive vocal textures of singer Hannes Braun accenting their high-voltage stadium rock sound. The song gets you in the perfect mood for big stages and chanting crowds! With “Only The Dead”, the band picks up where they left off at the #3 spot on the German Rock Radio Airplay Charts, achieved with their previous single “Not The End Of The Road”, which stayed in the top 10 for weeks.
KISSIN’ DYNAMITE on the single:
"'Only The Dead can be free from sorrow' is a sarcastic truth: No matter how much you care about your mental health, in the end we're only humans and literally can´t beat off ANY shit that comes our way.
So the message to the people is quite simple: Don't take everything so seriously all the time and don't let it get too close to you. Just grin (like skeletons do) and you'll feel better, no matter what is bothering you. Life is too short to be anxious and worried all the time. Start giving a shit!"
Watch the Official Video for “Only The Dead”
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.
The new studio album, Not The End Of The Road, was produced, recorded and mixed by vocalist Hannes Braun (Südland Music) himself, who has also worked with bands likeSantiano, The Kelly Family and 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.
KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are:
Hannes Braun – vocals
Ande Braun – guitar
Jim Müller – guitar
Steffen Haile – bass
Sebastian Berg – drums
The Generation Dead Tour 2022 Kicks Off Tomorrow with Generation Kill and Dead By Wednesday!!
CATCH Generation Kill and Dead By Wednesday on The Generation Dead Tour 2022! The tour kicks off tomorrow at The Tank in Agawam, MA.
Recently, thrash powerhouse Generation Kill released the official music video for single "Evil Eye"featuring Chris Poland. The single is from their new album, MKUltra that is out now via Blood Blast Distribution and Art Is War Records. The album guest features Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus), Chris Poland (Megadeth, Ohm), John Joseph (Cromags, Bloodclot), as well as, Grammy Award-winning pianist Ronnie King who guests on the final track "La Fin Du Monde."
New England’s gargantuan underground metal band, DEAD BY WEDNESDAY, released their most powerful and heaviest work to date with their new album Capital Conspiracy out now on all music platforms world wide via Mindsnap Music / Salt of the Earth Records. This crushing new opus from DBW is a total lesson in authentic musical aggression and was produced by Nicky Bellmore (drummer & producer of Dee Snider, Corpse Grinder, & Jasta).
The record just went # 1 on the NACC Top 30 Loud Heavy Radio Charts!!
Check out Dead By Wednesday’s first official single and video entitled “Here Comes The Dead”which premiered on Metal Injection. This video was shot in New Haven, CT. at the legendary Toad’s Place and was produced by Tom Flynn who has worked with the likes of Lamb of God, Body Count, All That Remains, & many more.
DBW's new record & tour tickets are available HERE
The Generation Dead Tour 2022:
@deadbywednesday @generationkillband
July 29th - @The Tank, Agawam, MA. (Kick Off Party!)
https://facebook.com/events/s/generation-kill-dead-by-wednes/553930346279824/
https://m.bpt.me/event/5498188?fs=e&s=cl
July 30 - @HMAC, Harrisburg, PA.
https://www.facebook.com/events/601901674500068
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/370997873627
Aug 1 - @The Sanctuary, Hamtramck, (Detroit), MI.
https://www.facebook.com/DEADBYWEDNESDAY/events
Aug 2 - @The Empire, Akron, OH.
https://www.facebook.com/events/388912486107173
Aug 5 - @Brass Mug, Tampa, FL.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1094774577919115
Aug 6 - @Shovelhead, Longwood, (Orlando), FL.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1058720801348142
http://shovelhead-lounge.ticketleap.com/generation-dead-tour-2022-at-the-shovelhead/
Aug 7 - @Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, FL.
https://www.facebook.com/events/686069502727372
Aug 10 - @Hooligans Live, Jacksonville, NC.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1088703611988128
Aug 11 - @RIffHouse Pub, Chesapeake, VA.
https://www.facebook.com/events/341535921277385
Aug 12 - @Zen West, Baltimore, MD.
https://www.facebook.com/events/705736983946097
Aug 13 - @The Kingsland, Brooklyn, NY.
https://www.facebook.com/events/552462522715957
https://link.dice.fm/B1ef139b2dba
Aug 14 - @Empire Underground, Albany, NY.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3121881278140141
JUST ANNOUNCED… Dead By Wednesday has been added to the incredible WASTELAND WEEKEND 2022 Festival, performing on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2065873640257928
For more information:
Generation Kill
Dead By Wednesday
www.facebook.com/deadbywednesday
www.instagram.com/deadbywednesday
www.twitter.com/deadbywednesday
Darkwave / Postpunk icons Pink Turns Blue announces 'TAINTED 2022' tour
"One of the most ethically driven and environmentally conscious post-punk artists of our time... one of PTB’s most powerful releases" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Consistent purveyors of quality guitar-laden post punk and dark-bent indie rock... one of the most honest and most direct enduring acts in post punk today" ~ Destroy // Exist
"The timeless message is driven home with a timeless sound composed with refined effect" ~ Post-Punk.com
"There are bands which have had high ranks in the charts and still have a place deep in the heart of many fans. One of those bands is the German Dark Wave legend Pink Turns Blue" ~ Reflections of Darkness
"When it comes to actual darkwave, Berlin’s Pink Turns Blue are rightly regarded as one of the founding acts... one of the finer exemplars of continental postpunk" ~ CVLT Nation
Riding on the strength of their latest 'Tainted' album, released in late 2021 via Orden Records, iconic post-punk outfit and darkwave pioneers Pink Turns Blue will embark on their TAINTED 2022 tour, which kicks off on September 2 in Seattle. To mark this occasion, the band will also release the 'Tainted Tour 2022' EP with four songs reflecting their emotional state in today’s world.
Formed in 1985 in the first generation of gothic rock and named after a Hüsker Dü song, today Pink Turns Blue is made up of Mic Jogwer (vocals, guitar), Paul Richter (drums) and Luca Sammuri (bass). Their debut album 'If Two Worlds Kiss' advanced the darkwave sub-genre while becoming a seminal post-punk album. Emerging from the fear and uncertainty of a divided Cold War Germany, they have since released a dozen full-length LPs.
The songs on the 'Tainted' LP relate to this world in its current disarray and the seemingly powerlessness of today's youth to take over the world and change it for the better. But this album is also a call to never give up, to never lose faith or the understanding that making this world just a bit better every day is what makes our lives worth living.
"Since Covid, playing live has been either impossible or very difficult. Until lately, German musicians were not allowed to travel to the USA and Canada at all and many shows were either postponed indefinitely or cancelled due to legal or travel restrictions or bankruptcy for promoters. Other shows, including festivals, happened under very limited or difficult circumstances. Often, people bought tickets but didn’t dare show up because they feared for their health," explains frontman Mic Jogwer.
"Since February 24 (actually my birthday), when Russia invaded Ukraine, things became even worse. Instead of slowly getting back to “normal” and trying to get our humanity’s shit together and to alleviate climate change and the consequential effects, now we have to cope with war and an energy, food and financial crisis (again) with the risk of losing the battle for equality, climate change, peace... you name it. So now the world is not only TAINTED but is in DISARRAY."
With potent singles such as 'Not Even Trying', 'You Still Mean Too Much To Me', 'There Must Be So Much More' and 'So Why Not Save The World' address such themes as climate change, its effects, the reaction to it, the split within society, isolation, health risks and financial uncertainty. With all these themes addressed on the 'Tainted' album still very actual, the TAINTED 2022 tour will bring this music closer to home to music lovers from one coast to another.
The 'Tainted' LP is out now across digital platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify, as well as on CD and limited-edition vinyl, available via the band's website. On September 2, the 'Tainted Tour 2022' EP will be released for the launch of the TAINTED 2022 tour. Tickets can be pre-ordered at https://pinkturnsblue.com/live-dates.
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Dance Gavin Dance Video For New Single "Feels Bad Man"; New Album 'Jackpot Juicer' out Tonight via Rise Records
Taken From Their New Album
JACKPOT JUICER
Out Tonight at 9pm PT/12am ET
Pre-Order HERE
Chart topping post-hardcore outfit, Dance Gavin Dance, have dropped the official video for brand new single "Feels Bad Man". The new track is taken from their highly anticipated new album, 'Jackpot Juicer' which drops this evening at 9pm PT/12am ET. Stream the new track and pre-save the album HERE. Watch the new video below.
Speaking on the release of their brand new album and the latest single, drummer Matt Mingus shares
"Our new song "Feels Bad Man" is one of the most unique Dance Gavin Dance tracks off of Jackpot Juicer. The instruments for this song were heavily influenced by the current tone of today’s popular songs mixed with some DGD flair. The music video is reminiscent of the 90’s era when we were all coming of age. We as a band have never taken ourselves too seriously and try to reflect that in all our music videos, including this one. Hope you all enjoy."
Dance Gavin Dance announced the release of their brand new album, 'Jackpot Juicer', back in April. The three previous singles, “Synergy” feat. Rob Damiani of Don Broco, “Pop Off”, "Die Another Day" and "Cream of The Crop" have clocked up11.5 million streams and 3.5 million YouTube views since release. 'Jackpot Juicer' follows Dance Gavin Dance's enormously successful 2020 release, ‘Afterburner,’ which topped charts and debuted at #14 on the Billboard Top 200 with a digital only release. 'Jackpot Juicer' will be released on July 29th via Rise Records. Pre-Order bundles were launched the same day and saw a sell-out of 7 different vinyl variants already.
Dance Gavin Dance kicked off their 'Evening With Friends Tour' on Tuesday this week at the infamous Whisky A Go-Go on LA's Sunset Strip, which sold out within 3 minutes of going on sale. The special run of dates provides fans with a unique Dance Gavin Dance line-up. Guitarist Andrew Wells will be taking center stage to take over clean singing duties, Marc Okubo of Veil of Maya will be stepping in to cover Andrew’s guitar duties and the band will be joined by former Dance Gavin Dance frontman and frontman of Royal Coda, Kurt Travis, for select songs. The trek hits a further 20 cities across North America wraps on August 24th in San Francisco at The Fillmore. Full Routing below:
Tue. 07/26/22 West Hollywood, CA - The Whisky A Go-Go *
Wed. 07/27/22 San Diego, CA - House of Blues
Thu. 07/28/22 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
Fri. 07/29/22 Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater
Sun. 07/31/22 Austin, TX - Emo's
Mon. 08/01/22 Dallas, TX - House of Blues
Tue. 08/02/22 Houston, TX - House of Blues
Thu. 08/04/22 Orlando, FL - House of Blues - Orlando
Fri. 08/05/22 Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution Live
Sat. 08/06/22 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
Mon. 08/08/22 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
Tue. 08/09/22 Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte
Thu. 08/11/22 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts
Sat. 08/13/22 Boston, MA - Big Night Live
Sun. 08/14/22 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
Tue. 08/16/22 Detroit, MI - St. Andrew’s Hall
Wed. 08/17/22 Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Fri. 08/19/22 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
Sat. 08/20/22 Chicago, IL - House of Blues - Chicago
Mon. 08/22/22 Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
Wed. 08/24/22 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore San Francisco
* Non-Live Nation Date
About Dance Gavin Dance
Rejecting tired formulas at every step, Dance Gavin Dance merge progressive rock and post-hardcore with thick groove, brilliantly combining experimental music with hooks and a warped sense of humor. The group has amassed over 1.4 billion global streams, and 1.2 million album equivalent units sold across their catalog in the US alone. With hundreds of thousands of rabid fans engaged with Dance Gavin Dance on socials and their very own festival event, Swanfest, which sold out its inaugural edition in 2019 and is slated to see a triumphant return in 2022 in the band's hometown of Sacramento this April, it all amounts to a full force band facing a mainstream that has overlooked them for too long.
Dance Gavin Dance released their ninth studio album, Afterburner, in April of 2020. Since its release, the album has clocked up 135 million streams and topped a multitude of charts on two separate occasions, once with it’s digital release hitting #14 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 across the Current Albums, Alternative, Billboard Top Albums, Digital, Current Digital Albums, Rock, Heavy Rock and Current Independent Albums charts and again when the physical version was released several months later due to the pandemic, when it hit #1 across Vinyl, Internet, Alternative, Rock, Hard Music, Independent Current Albums, #3 Top Current and Billboard Top Albums and #47 on the Billboard 200 charts. This past Christmas, the band surprised fans with a special holiday gift by dropping ‘Afterburner (Instrumental)’ on streaming platforms. It was previously only available via a Target exclusive double disc CD.
The Afterburner 2021 US Tour, although being one of the first coast-to-coast indoor tours to hit the road post-pandemic, was successfully completed and saw Dance Gavin Dance sell a whopping 78,500 tickets across 33 shows making it the band's biggest tour to date.
As the undeniable statistics keep mounting up, the fact becomes more and more clear that Dance Gavin Dance are becoming one of this generation's most popular and enduring forces from the world of heavy music. As Pollstar put it in their recent feature on the huge success of the tour - "Sacramento, Calif.-based Dance Gavin Dance is not just any band."
London's GRACE SOLERO presents powerful 'Love and Addiction' single from new 'Metamorphosis' LP.
"Bitter-sweet Jeff Buckley-esque" ~ Time Out London
"Raw, intense, evocative" ~ Noddy Holder (SLADE)
"Simplistic allure, rhythmically succulent and vocally brazen" ~ Powerplay Magazine
"Top-notch performance, passion, talent and energy... distinguished style and stage presence that demands your attention... seriously bad-ass songwriting and song-structures" ~ Amplify Music Magazine
London-based alt-rock / metal artist Grace Solero presents 'Love and Addiction', featured on their new 'Metamorphosis, a power-packed labour of love that is raw, grungy, dreamy and atmospheric all at the same time.
"Love and Addiction is a powerful representation of love in all forms and across all genres. It's an intense journey bridging unruly passion and the yearning for clarity and stability," says Grace Solero.
"When I came up with the first few lines of the melody and a few lyrics of the verse it was clear enough that a dark broody Pandora's box had been opened. I felt like a surge of thick honey was running through my throat."
High energy and highly dynamic, Solero's mercurial voice is of astounding range and a powerful stage presence. Conveying deep emotions with alternating darkness and light, her songwriting shies away from the ordinary. Sonically, apart from their guitar-based sound, the band also uses less conventional instruments, such as the cello, Hammond B3 organ, psaltery and even singing bowls.
Mixed by Chris Brown (Radiohead, Muse, Ride, INXS, Gary Moore, The Waterboys) and, this 9-track offering was mastered by Andy 'Hippy' Baldwin (The Who, Interpol, Oasis, Blur, UB40, Stormzy) at London's Metropolis Studio.
Recorded and engineered by Jon Clayton (The Monochrome Set, Vic Godard And Subway Sect) at One Cat Studio in London, the band members themselves arranged and produced this collection. Solero is accompanied by Californian lead guitarist / vocalist Dan Beaulaurier, Swedish bassist Bjorn Zetterlund and Welsh multi-instrumentalist Dave Guy on drums and percussion.
Not long ago, the band previewed the title track 'Metamorphosis' on the trail of super-charged melodic singles 'Orange Sky', 'Awake' and 'Lucid Dream', the latter of which has recently gained support via BBC 6 Music.
"This album represents a turning point, the need to break free from things that kept us stuck in the past. It’s a deep journey through the transformative power of love leading to emotional freedom. Each song’s emotion feeds the next song and creates a beautiful soundscape. From yearning to change, from unhealthy passion to mystical love, from emotional apocalypse to taking risks, from melancholy to healing and being reborn," says Grace Solero.
Earlier albums ‘New Moon’ (2009), ‘Hundred Years Apart’ (2013) and 'Awake’ (2018) garnered support from BBC Radio 6, XFM, BBC London, and magazines such as Classic Rock, Guitar Techniques, Powerplay Magazine, Sonic Shocks, and Sonic Cathedral.
Solero's performances are highly dynamic and energetic, both sonically and visually. They've performed everywhere from intimate clubs to large stages in Europe, USA and Canada, supporting the likes of Motorhead's Phil Campbell, Alan Merrill (famed songwriter of the Joan Jett hit ‘I Love Rock ’n’ Roll’) , Bernie Torme and Arthur Brown.
Grace collaborates on The Twilight Zone, a new project with Dan Beaulaurier and legendary pedal steel player BJ Cole (Elton John, Cat Stevens, Bjork, R.E.M). She also co-writes and performs with The Vibrators’ Knox and Mariangela Demurtas (Tristania), and has performed alongside Slade’s Noddy Holder, co-starring in a musical production of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ at London's Union Chapel.
The ‘Metamorphosis’ LP is out now and is available on CD from the artist's store or digitally via Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music.
ALBUM CREDITS
Recorded & engineered by Jonathan Clayton at One Cat Studio, London
Arranged & produced by the Grace Solero band
Mixed by Chris Brown
Mastered by Andy Baldwin (Hippy) at Metropolis, London
Grace Solero - vocals, guitar, psaltery
Dan Beaulaurier - guitar, backing vocals
Bjorn Zetterlund - bass, singing bowl
Dave Guy - drums, percussion, glockenspiel
Jonathan Clayton - cello, Hammond B3 organ
All lyrics written by Grace Solero
‘Orange Sky’ and ‘Ocean Star’ written by Grace Solero
‘Lucid Dream’, ‘Metamorphosis’, ‘Love and Addiction’, ‘Shaman’ written by Grace Solero, Dan Beaulaurier, Bjorn Zetterlund, Dave Guy
‘Awake’
‘Time Waits For No One’ written by Grace Solero and Dan Beaulaurier
‘Till You Return’ written by Grace Solero and Dave Guy
Copyright © Wohone Records. Published by ℗ Grace Solero
VIDEO CREDITS
Director: Grace Solero
Editor/Post production: Amir Khan
Cameraman: Richard Ellington
Band: Grace Solero (Vocals/Guitar) Dan Beaulaurier (Lead Guitar) Bjorn Zetterlund (Bass) Dave Guy (Drums)
Visual backgrounds: Julie Bloom https://www.juliebloomart.com
Make-up / hair: Luna Viola https://www.lunaviola.co.uk
Keep up with Grace Solero
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Check Out OHP #MetalCover of KATE BUSH Mega-Hit, "Running Up That Hill"!
Israel born and LA based heavy rock artist OHP (OREN HALMUT) has dipped into broader pop-culture with his newest #metalcover of the KATE BUSH single, "Running Up That Hill." Having taken US pop fans by storm, the Hounds of Love single is reinterpreted by the enigmatic metal madman, moving fast from pop-poetic to guitar driven brutality.
Oren started his musical endeavor at the young age of nine in Tel-Aviv Israel. After playing and recording with numerous artists in his home town, he relocated to California in early 2000. Since then, he has been a prominent musical figure in Los Angeles, across the west coast and the nation. He owns H2O studios in North Hollywood, where he works as a producer, drummer and guitar player depending on the needs of each individual project. In 2016 oren started the “ohp metal” channel on youtube which features weekly metal covers of popular songs ranging from pop ,country, hip hop and RnB .The channel has gained over 10000 subscribers and growing weekly.
Oren currently lives in Los Angeles and is endorsed by Vater drumsticks, Dean Markley Guitar Strings and Moody guitar straps.
WORMHOLE Announces Fall North American Tour
Baltimore tech death outfit WORMHOLE will be embarking on a North American tour this fall as support for SHADOW OF INTENT along with INFERI and ENTERPRISE EARTH. The trek kicks off on October 5 in Montreal, QC and will conclude on November 4 in Hartford, CT. The full itinerary can be found below along with ticket links!
WORMHOLE is completing work on their third full-length, which will be released in 2023 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label!
To keep up with the band, check out WORMHOLE's Facebook or Instagram! And for a glimpse of what's to come, check out the band's catalog on Bandcamp.
WORMHOLE Live Dates (w/ SHADOW OF INTENT, ENTERPRISE EARTH, INFERI):
10/05: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
10/06: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace
10/07: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall [TICKETS]
10/08: Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs [TICKETS]
10/09: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [TICKETS]
10/10: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater [TICKETS]
10/12: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theatre
10/13: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge [TICKETS]
10/15: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
10/16: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre [TICKETS]
10/18: Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
10/19: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater [TICKETS]
10/20: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]
10/21: Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
10/23: Oklahoma City, OK @ Whiskey Nights
10/24: San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box [TICKETS]
10/25: Fort Worth, TX @ Tulips FTW
10/27: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
10/28: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]
10/29: Spartanburg, South Carolina @ Ground Zero [TICKETS]
10/30: Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
10/31: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club [TICKETS]
11/01: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]
11/03/: New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
11/04: Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
Since its formation in 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland, WORMHOLE has been spearheading the tech slam movement, introducing strong melodies, technical prowess, and virtuosity to hard-hitting brutal death metal. In October 2015, and in 2016 WORMHOLE released their aptly titled debut album “Genesis” on Lacerated Enemy Records.
With influences drawn from Necrophagist, Abominable Putridity, and Beyond Creation, WORMHOLE has been described as “monumental” and “monstrous”, with “ferocious slams” that “bludgeon listeners senseless”.
In December 2017, WORMHOLE made their incendiary live debut. In 2018, they partnered with Vulvodynia on a tour of Europe, and in 2019 joined the infamous yearly Tech Trek tour with death metal giants ARCHSPIRE, INFERI, and VIRVUM.
“The Weakest Among Us”, released in January 2020, WORMHOLE is bridging the gap between brutality and virtuosity and pushing the boundaries of what a death metal band can be.
WORMHOLE will release their third album in 2023 via Season of Mist.
Line-up:
Vocals: Julian Kersey
Guitars: Sanil Kumar & Sanjay Kumar
Bass: Basil Chiasson
Drums: Matt Tillett
Links:
https://wormholemetal.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/wormhole_project
https://www.facebook.com/wormholemetal
APOGEAN Announce Signing To The Artisan Era! Release Music Video for "Chrono"
Canadian Tech-Death quintet APOGEAN are thrilled to announce that they have signed as the newest members of The Artisan Era roster! Following the release of their debut EP 'Into Madness' last year, the band is excited to join the TAE family - with the promise of their debut full-length to soon be unleashed!
To commemorate this occasion, the band has released a new music video for their song "Chrono", which can be found below.
About APOGEAN:
Apogean is a five-piece technical death metal band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, looking to transcend metal's traditional realms with their musical machinations. Inspired by a variety of forbearing influences (Revocation, The Faceless, The Black Dahlia Murder, Soreption, Obscura, The Zenith Passage, etc.), they are ready and capable of embarking on an endless mission to discover the quintessential amalgamation of technical death metal. Apogean's debut EP, Into Madness, was released on June 11th, 2021, with mixing and mastering from renowned metal producer Zack Ohren (The Faceless, All Shall Perish, Immolation, Entheos, Soreption, The Zenith Passage).
APOGEAN is:
Dexter Forbes - Guitar
Gabriel Castro - Guitar
Jacob Wagner - Drums
Robert Tam - Bass
Spike McConnell - Vocals
APOGEAN Online:
https://www.facebook.com/ApogeanOfficial
MOONSPELL Announces Sensational "From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep" BluRay/DVD/Album
Dark Metal Eccentrics MOONSPELL Present Latest Album, Hermitage, LIVE!
From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep BluRay/DVD/Album out September 23 via Napalm Records
Pre-Order HERE!
Recorded 80 meters below the earth, at the heart of one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders!
Watch the new video for "Entitlement" below.
Portuguese dark metal masters MOONSPELL have announced a very special BluRay/DVD and album release: September 23, 2022 will see them present their latest studio album, Hermitage (2021), in its live form with From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep via Napalm Records!
Recorded live at Grutas de Mira D'Aire, one of Portugal’s seven natural wonders, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep invites you on a memorable adventure worthy of a Guinness Book record. The recording boasts a one of kind sound and visual sensation, with its heavy dose of cinematic flavor, unreal atmosphere and the encircling, resounding nature in its raw form. Tracks such as “Entitlement”, “Hermitage” and “Apoptheghmata” perfectly settle in with the album‘s unique environment.
From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is not only an epic live momentum of Hermitage- one of the deepest, heaviest and most sincerely heart-breaking records the band has ever written - but a truly revolutionary experience, as MOONSPELL brought along a select number of fans and a production team (literally) underground. Brilliantly directed by Guilherme Henrique, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep is something truly special that you have never, ever seen or heard before.
"While the world agonized at home, we went deep down below, to a cave to record a DVD with some of our bravest fans watching it,“ Vocalist Fernando Ribeiro comments."Entitlement is the first advance of an unreal show, a performance like you’ve never watched, in the peace and quiet of a wet and dark natural gallery. From deep down below, our new live album and DVD is something never tried before and we hope it darkly entertains you until our next album comes in 2023."
Slated for a release on September 23, 2022 through Napalm Records, From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep will be available in the following formats:
- BD/DVD Digipak incl. 2xDVD, 1xBluRay, 1xCD (plus a lot of bonus material!)
- 2 LP Gatefold BLACK
- 2 LP Gatefold MARBLED WHITE/BLACK incl. Poster
- Earbook incl. 2xDVD/1xBluRay
- Digital Album
Pre-Order From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep HERE!
MOONSPELL Live
US Tour:
( + Swallow The Sun, Witherfall )
Aug-25 New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
Aug-26 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
Aug-27 Greensboro, NC - The Blind Tiger
Aug-28 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Heaven)
Aug-29 Orlando, FL - The Haven
Aug-31 Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Sep-1 Austin, TX - Come and Take it Live
Sep-2 Dallas, TX – Trees
Sep-4 Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
Sep-5 San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
Sep-6 Los Angeles, CA – 1720
Sep-7 Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
Sep-8 Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
Sep-9 Seattle, WA – Substation
Sep-11 Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
Sep-12 Lawrence, KS - Granada Theater
Sep-13 Joliet, IL - The Forge
Sep-14 Indianapolis, IN - Irving Theater
Sep-15 Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace
Sep-16 Montreal, QC - Cafe Campus
Sep-17 Quebec City, QC - Source de la Martinière
Sep-18 Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs
MOONSPELL is:
Fernando Ribeiro – Vocals
Ricardo Amorim – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Pedro Paixão – Keys, Guitar
Aires Pereira – Bass
Hugo Ribeiro – Drums
OBSIDIOUS Reveals New Song "Devotion," Launches Album Pre-Sales
Modern progressive metal outfit OBSIDIOUS is now officially launching the pre-sales for their previously announced debut full-length, 'Iconic,' which is due on October 28 via Season of Mist! The album artwork, tracklisting, and additional info can be found below. In conjunction with the album sales start, the band is now revealing a brand new single, "Devotion," along with a full band play-through video! The clip is available at THIS LOCATION.
OBSIDIOUS comments: "This song is about cults, basing the story on one of the most controversial cases of the late 1970s. In this song there are two distinct voices that reflect the character of each of the protagonists: the raspy voice of the cult leader and the melodic, desperate voice of the follower trying to flee the place.”
'Iconic' can be pre-ordered on physical formats HERE while you can pre-save the album to all streaming services HERE.
Modern metallers Obsidious launch their wonderfully intricate and musically-accomplished new album, Iconic, via Season of Mist. The group—featuring Linus Klausenitzer (bass), Rafael Trujillo (guitars), Sebastian Lanser (drums), and vocalist Javi Perera (vocals)—come from distinguished and lettered origins in Obscura, Alkaloid, Eternity’s End, and Juggernaut. Obsidious, however, are a different creature entirely. Iconic is technical but not officious. The album breathes intensity but expands upon it with mellifluent dexterity. With Obsidious, there’s always a hook. The early release of and positive feedback from video singles “Under Black Skies,” “Sense of Lust,” and the title track illustrates these qualities well. Iconic builds upon a prestigious foundation, but its vision isn’t restricted to its tenets.
“We consider ourselves the modern evolution of progressive and technical metal,” bassist Linus Klausenitzer says. “To name a few bands: Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Meshuggah, Opeth, Between the Buried and Me, Protest the Hero, Periphery, and Haken. As such, our music asks for many different moods and vibes. Javi’s vocals reinforce that idea, adding meaning and drama to it. While we still work as session musicians, Obsidious is now our main priority.”
Obsidious crystallized after Klausenitzer, Trujillo, and Lanser departed amicably from fellow German tech-metallers Obscura in 2020. Named after black volcanic glass, the group’s moniker exudes something dark, of fiery origin, in a state of final transformation. Metaphorically, the name Obsidious offers a nearly limitless platform for expression and advancement. However, it was only when the trio brought on newcomer Perera—whose growls and full-toned voice are first-rate—were the multi-national outfit officially codified. Interestingly enough, the newly-joined frontman couldn’t even meet his bandmates while the band wrote, recorded, and filmed videos for Iconic due to the pandemic. Yet, the technologically-apt foursome made it work.
Iconic is an album of manifold extremes. “Sense of Lust,” “I Am,” and “Devotion,” for example, pivot on heavy rhythmic axes, their intense grooves seamlessly unifying with ample doses of atmospheric dissonance. “Under Black Skies,” “Delusion,” and the title track, on the other hand, are nimbly expeditious, with Perera’s considerable vocal talents complementing Trujillo, Klausenitzer, and Lanser’s angularly-involved, smartly-experimental songcraft. As for “Iron Dust,” “Lake of Afterlife,” and the massive chorus in the ferocious “Bound by Fire,” they offer a more straightforward (yet ebullient) musical and aesthetic posture. Throughout Iconic, Obsidious impress with their artistic inventiveness and creative expanse.
“Seventy-five percent of the band members were part of Obscura, so we knew what most of our fans like and what they don’t,” says Klausenitzer. “When we decided to integrate clean vocals, we knew that the reactions would be controversial. But we like to push the boundaries. We don’t like to stand still musically—we want to add something fresh to metal. This is why this band is so special for some listeners already.”
Lyrically, Perera tackles human-relatable topics throughout Iconic. While his modern metal peers abstractly traverse the vagaries of the universe, the singer hits home where and when it matters. Disaster in any form is trauma-inducing, and this is at the heart of Under Black Skies, where a tremendous yet preventable calamity descends on a petty yet desperate populace. BDSM, an uncommon topic in metaldom, carries through “Sense of Lust.” Here, sex and the power of and subsequent joy by the submissive are explored. The title track, “Iconic,” discusses dementia. Perera’s profession outside of Obsidious is in healthcare, and he’s seen firsthand how the mental disorder traps and torments. Iconic is a showcase in multiplicity.
“This album does not have a concept per se in terms of lyrics or an underlying storyline,” vocalist Javi Perera says. “The songs on this album touch on subjects of diverse nature, and there are even some songs that narrate personal experiences. But what I can consider as a common denominator in the album is the absence of constraints on a compositional or stylistic level, allowing us the freedom to shift between different musical genres as long as the song requires it. I always consider that we, as artists and musicians, are at the service of the music and not the other way around.”
Extensive pre-production aided in Obsidious handling a pandemic-era recording process for Iconic. For the official sessions, the group spread out parts to several different studios. Firstly, Lanser kicked Iconic into gear by recording drums at Lanser Studios in Salzburg, Austria. The rest of Obsidious holed up in Woodshed Studios in Fürth, Germany, where producer V. Santura (Triptykon, Obscura) tracked guitars, bass, vocals, synths, and sound effects. Vocal overdubs and additional soundscaping were taken to TheRedHouse Studio in Cambridge, England. Obsidious then handed the finalized pieces back to V. Santura to mix and master. Even though Iconic was a non-linear undertaking, it sounds absolutely monumental.
“The pre-production was very professional,” says Klausenitzer. “So, we already had an idea of what we wanted the songs to sound like—we had a specific sonic goal in mind. We had already worked with V. Santura before, so we knew what to expect in that regard. The recording sessions were, if anything, straightforward. When V. Santura completed the final master, we knew we had created something unique and special—the Obsidious sound!”
Obisidious are ready to deploy their unique brand of hooky neoteric metal on Iconic. From Trujillo’s wickedly clever riffs and Lanser’s artful drumming to Klausenitzer’s superb counterpoint and Perera’s soaring vocals/venomous spits, songs like “Under Black Skies,” “Iconic,” “Bound by Fire,” and “Nowhere” brim with cool calculation and aggressive spontaneity. They storm normality not only musically and lyrically. The monolithic cover piece by French graphic artist Adrien Bousson (Rotting Christ, Khonsu) also transcends convention. Obsidious are poised for a breakthrough on Iconic. Prepare for metal’s modern metamorphosis!
Genre: Modern Progressive Metal
Lineup:
Linus Klausenitzer - Bass
Rafael Trujillo - Guitar
Javi Perera - Vocals
Sebastian Lanser - Drums
Recording studios:
Drums recorded at Lanser Studios in Salzburg (AU)
Guitars, vocals, synths and soundeffects at Woodshed Studios in Fürth (DE)
Vocal overdubs and soundscaping at TheRedHouse Studio in Cambridge (UK)
Production, mixing, mastering: V. Santura (TRIPTYKON, OBSCURA)
Cover artwork: Adrien Bousson
Bio: Chris Dick
Links:
www.obsidious-band.com
www.facebook.com/ObsidiousBand
www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYfE8L7J0TDFpRPkCj7D4
www.instagram.com/obsidious_band
https://obsidious-band.bandcamp.com/
Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/ObsidiousIconic
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/obsidious-iconic
Formats:
CD Digipak
Digital
2x 12” Gatefold (Black)
2x 12” Gatefold (Cool Blue)
2x 12” Gatefold (Orange)
Burden of the Sky Release the Official Music Video for "The Flood"; Announce Tour with Sevendust!
Burden of the Sky Link Tree:
Burden of the Sky released the official music video for their single "The Flood." The band will be touring on Sevendust’s “Animosity Tour” in September of 2022.
"When we began writing 'The Flood' we were in a dark headspace. We were angry and mournful after the passing of our guitarist and founding member Bradford Shaw. Our only goal was to write a song that we could pour our soul and emotions into in honor of our fallen brother. Once we had a demo put together, we reached out to Blake (SAUL) and Morgan (Sevendust) and told them our story. We asked them to contribute their own experiences and emotions to the song and the result was better than we could have ever asked for," says Scottie James.
He adds, “'The Flood' is symbolic of all of the struggles in life, our demons that try to bring us down and swallow us whole; the ever-looming darkness and misery that is held back by our own will that inevitably will come crashing through the second we let our guard down. This song is our way of saying we will stand our ground — strong, fierce, and determined — in solidarity against anything life throws our way; even though we know we cannot win, we will fight for what we believe in until our last breath."
Burden of the Sky is an alternative metal band hailing from Bloomington, IL. Formed in 2012 by Josh Appel and the late Brad Shaw, the band has built itself as one of the most well known bands in the Midwest. Led by lead singer Scottie James and guitarist Josh Appel, the band has performed across the Midwest and beyond with many of today’s hottest active rock bands. With a lineup rounded out by drummer Rick Streeter, bassist Dustin Tritsch, guitarist and backing vocalist TJ Duckwiler , and keyboardist Mike Mahoney, “BOTS” regularly leaves fans begging for more once they leave the stage.
Having hit the stage with acts such as Sevendust, Ice Nine Kills, A Day To Remember, I Prevail, Nothing More, Asking Alexandria and more, the band continues to show they belong on the big stage. Their debut album, Cinis Ad Cinis, featured the single “Same Old Page”, which has amassed millions of streams since its 2017 release. Sophomore album Sine Timore was led by “Sirens”, which was featured on many top Spotify playlists, gaining over a million streams. Most recently, the band released a cover of Ellie Goulding’s “Lights”, as well as original single “Whiteout”, which was featured on Apple Music’s “Breaking Hard Rock” playlist.
2022 will bring multiple single releases that were produced and co-written with the likes of Morgan Rose (Sevendust) and Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk), including the newest single “The Flood” featuring Rose and Blake Bedsaul (Saul).
Burden of the Sky is:
Scottie James - Lead Vocals
Josh Appel - Guitar
TJ Duckwiler - Guitar/Vocals
Rick Streeter - Drums
Dustin Tritsch - Bass
Mike Mahoney - Keys
ORIANTHI ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM "ROCK CANDY"
ORIANTHI ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM
"ROCK CANDY" OUT OCTOBER 14, 2022
NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, 'LIGHT IT UP' OUT TODAY
Platinum-selling recording artist and world class guitarist, Orianthi has announced the upcoming release of her new studio album, "Rock Candy" on October 14, 2022. The release follows 2020's studio album, “O”, which, at the time, was her first new studio album in seven years and her first new music as a solo artist in six years. Sonically, "Rock Candy" is a hard rockin', blues tinged, display of Orianthi's dazzling guitar playing and her soulful vocals. Today, fans can enjoy a new single and music video, 'Light It Up' from the album. Watch the music video below.
Pre-order/save "Rock Candy" on CD/Color LP/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/rockcandy
Orianthi’s first major solo artist success, as a singer-songwriter and guitarist, was with the Geffen Records release of “According To You,” which is now RIAA-Certified Platinum® and has over 29 million streams on Spotify. Her music’s ability to transcend time and remain relevant cannot be more clear than its recent resurgence on TikTok. There are over 110 million views on the “According to You” hashtag making it a viral trend that is introducing Gen Z to Orianthi for the first time in a big way. Career-long fans are used to seeing their favorite world class guitarist playing arenas with rock royalty and global superstars like Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Carrie Underwood, Alice Cooper and more. The juxtaposition of her newly arrived online popularity and her lifelong pursuit of artistic credibility shows the transcendence of this shining star.
Joining Orianthi on this release is the multi-talented Jacob Bunton, who produced the album. Additionally, he provides guitar, bass, keyboard, piano, and violin playing through the course of the album. Jacon Bunton is known in the rock world for his work with Steven Adler, amongst others, but he is an Emmy Award-winning composer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose credits include Mariah Carey, Steven Tyler, Smokey Robinson, Akon, Pop Evil, and many more.
Drummer Kyle Cunningham rounds out the line-up for "Rock Candy".
LINE-UP:
Orianthi - Vocals, Guitars
Jacob Bunton - Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Violin, Backing Vocals
Kyle Cunningham - Drums
Produced, Engineered, & Mixed by Jacob Bunton
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/Orianthi/
CABAL Unleash Their New Single "Violent Ends"
"Hypocrisy ridden and rotten to the core.
This world doesn’t hold a place for your any more."
In times of tyranny, Danish deathcore outfit CABAL are taking aim at the oppressors. The band’s new single ‘Violent Ends’ is a statement of intent for all those who use abuse their power.
CABAL states:
"Violence breeds violence, it’s as simple as that. Those who live by the sword will also die by it. This song is a middle finger to the people who violently abuse their positions of power. Their end is inevitable and it’s coming soon."
The new single comes with a stark new video that pairs a frenzied performance with intricate and evocative animation. Watch the new video below.
'Violent Ends' is the third single that the band has released from their upcoming album Magno Interitus. The band’s Nuclear Blast debut will be released on October 21st.
Stream the single here:
https://cabal.bfan.link/violent-ends.ema
The album will be available as Digipak [limited edition], Black Single LP, Crystal Clear with Gold + Black Splatter Single LP [limited to 500 units, Mailorder + Wholesale exclusive], Crystal Clear with Red + Black Splatter Single LP [limited to 500 units, USA exclusive], Gold + Black Marble Single LP [limited to 300 units, bandshop exclusives] and on all streaming platforms.
Preorder Magno Interitus here:
https://cabal.bfan.link/magno-interitus.ema
CABAL is one of the most brutal and promising heavy acts hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark. The band aims to create a visceral and doom-laden atmosphere throughout both their music and visual expression. The production is crystal clear, whilst the songwriting draws inspiration from everything from black and death metal to djent and hardcore.
Since the release of their debut album "Mark of Rot" in 2018, the young band has managed to make a name for themselves in both Denmark and the rest of the world by playing renowned festivals like Copenhell, Roskilde Festival, Euroblast Festival and Complexity Fest as well as touring in Europe, Japan and North America.
CABAL released the sophomore album "Drag Me Down" in April 2020 - a dark descent into a personal hell brought to life by crushing instrumentals, an oppressive atmosphere and dark personal lyrics delivered with relentless intensity, while still leaving room for experimentation and expansion of CABAL’s signature sound. Add to this guest appearances from metal titans TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy, rising metalcore stars POLARIS’ Jamie Hails and Denmark’s Blackgaze darlings MØL’s Kim Song Sternkopf and there is no doubt that CABAL is a band with friends in every corner of the metal scene.
CABAL is:
Andreas Bjulver Paarup – Vocals
Christian Hammer Mattesen - Guitars
Chris Kreutzfeldt - Guitars
Malthe Strøyer Sørensen - Bass
Nikolaj Kaae Kirk - Drums
CABAL online
https://www.instagram.com/cabalcph/
www.facebook.com/cabalcph
www.cabalcult.com
www.patreon.com/cabalcult
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWujbw3iYHcXq9ExfRiA4Q
https://www.tiktok.com/@cblde4th
WARFORGED Premiere Music Video for "Sheridan Road"
Chicago-based death metal quintet WARFORGED are back with the second single from their upcoming album, 'The Grove | Sundial'. The band has partnered with Metal Sucksto premiere the music video for "Sheridan Road".
Speaking on the new track, the band comments:
"'Sheridan Road' is a perfect example of the experimentation that makes up a piece of The Grove, and is one of our most ambitious songs to date. Lyrically, this was the first song I wrote as a stream of consciousness, to describe what I and a few of the other guys spent a ton of time doing during the initial months of the pandemic - driving. The video is a good look inside of our lives on the road, featuring a ton of footage we captured ourselves on the Terrestria US tour, and featuring a wide cast of cameo appearances by people we love. Get in your car, turn the ignition on, light up a cigarette and come take a ride with us down Sheridan Road."
'The Grove | Sundial', will see a September 9, 2022 release via The Artisan Era.
PRE-ORDER 'The Grove | Sundial' HERE
WARFORGED Are:
Tim O'Brien - Vocals
Jace Kiburz - Guitar
Max Damske - Guitar
Alex Damske - Bass
Jason Nitts - Drums
WARFORGED Online:
https://www.facebook.com/warforgedband
RAVEN To Release New Album 'Leave 'Em Bleeding"
RAVEN Announce New Album
'Leave 'Em Bleeding' out September 30th
A retrospective on the past seven years
Experts agree: Without Raven, neither thrash nor speed metal would exist in their current form. The British trio around the Gallagher brothers John (bass, vocals) and Mark(guitar) not only released some of the most important albums of the NWOBHM era, but they also had a lasting influence on an entire generation of musicians in the early 1980s. Much has changed since then, often either becoming vestigial or vanishing completely. Raven, however, have persevered, immortalizing themselves in the annals of music history with an imposing presence that continues up to this day. Not least through two studio albums that perfectly represent the recent works of the group: ‘ExtermiNation’(2015) and ‘Metal City’ (2020). To the great delight of their fans, Raven will be touring again in the foreseeable future – performing their new album ‘Leave ´Em Bleeding’,featuring the best of the past seven years plus some red-hot bonus tracks.
“In a way, this record is a retrospective on the past seven years, which were hugely important to us, even if they haven’t always been easy”, is how John Gallagher describes their songs ‘Top Of The Mountain’, ‘Metal City’, ‘The Power’, ‘Destroy All Monsters’ and ‘Battle March/Tank Treads’. The first three tracks mentioned are from ‘Metal City’, the following two from ‘ExtermiNation’. This glimpse into the past is rounded off by a live version of ‘Crash Bang Wallop’, found in its original version on the 2019 concert album ‘Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live...’, a special testimony to the boundless power of this band, which – in addition to the Gallagher brothers – is completed by drummer Mike Heller.
As a special gift to their large crowd of followers, Raven treats us to six bonus tracks one shouldn’t miss out on. It starts with ‘Necessary Evil’, one of the first three Raven songs after Mark Gallagher's serious accident in November 2001, when the guitarist was half-buried by a six-meter wall and had to undergo several surgeries to treat his severe injuries. Although the band was back on stage mere two years later, it wasn’t until 2009 that they could start working on their comeback album ‘Walk Through Fire’, with ‘Necessary Evil’ as its spectacular finale. Second bonus track is their Montrose number ‘Space Station #5’ (Mark Gallagher: “During the early years, we often ended our shows with this song”), followed by ‘Malice In Geordieland’, a superb outtake from the session for ‘ExtermiNation’. Second cover song on ‘Leave ´Em Bleeding’ is their Thin Lizzy number ‘Bad Reputation’. Gallagher comments: “We`ve always been total Lizzy fans. I`ve never seen them live, unfortunately, but their influence on us and many others is huge.”Rounding off the list of bonus tracks are ‘Rock This Town’ and ‘Stay Hard (Live)’; both come with exciting back stories. Gallagher: “’Rock This Town’ was produced by Michael Wagner in Nashville in March 2018 and features us as a trio live in the studio. The recording is just too powerful to have it sit in a drawer and collect dust. The live version of ‘Stay Hard’ is a 2017 recording from ‘The Vanguard’ in Tulsa, Oklahoma. An employee of the club recorded the show and gave it to us on a flash drive. We haven't played ‘Stay Hard’ too often, so in that sense the release is a little special.”
Six bonus tracks in perfect balance to the six “regular” songs, meaning twelve Ravenhighlights in total that leave you wanting more, especially regarding the concerts that will hopefully be taking place very soon!
The new album 'Leave 'Em Bleeding' will be released on September 30th, 2022 viaSPV/Steamhammer as CD DigiPak, LP version, bundle version with shirt (only at the Steamhammer shop), download and stream: