THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON - Feat. Members of Amaranthe, Ad Infinitum, Feuerschwanz - Reveal

Featuring Members of Feuerschwanz,

Amaranthe and Ad Infinitum:

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Announce Debut Album, 'Metamorphosis'

Out May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records

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Watch the Music Video for the Harry Potter Theme Cover

“Double Trouble / Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)”

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, the fantastic metal quartet formed by members of Feuerschwanz, Amaranthe and Ad Infinitum, love to explore unseen lands and dive into the adventures of worldwide heroic characters. Sharing their stories with a dedicated fanbase, they now announce their debut album, 'Metamorphosis', out May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records.

With this album, the unit around Ad Infinitum vocal queen Melissa Bonny and Feuerschwanz guitar virtuoso Hans Platz dip their soundscapes into mystical worlds, reinterpreting famous soundtrack themes and writing their own songs dedicated to their favorite characters.

Setting off to the fantastic universe of Harry Potter, the first single, “Double Trouble / Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)” is an expertly metallized medley mix featuring the tune of “Hedwig’s Theme”, cut from the beloved movie theme song featured throughout the entire film series, and the bewitching “Double Trouble”, taken from the third movie. The song comes along with a lavish music video and shines with additional input from sensational violinist Rusanda Panfili, who complements the mystical and eerie atmosphere.

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON on the new single:        

“We are happy to finally visit Hogwarts with you and to show you its dark side. When we first talked about transforming 'Double Trouble', we were not sure the song would allow us to do it. But strangely, combined with the classical violin and the heavy guitars, the explosive drums, the enchanting harp, and Melissa’s mesmerizing voice, the magic happens! We are thrilled to have Rusanda Panfili join us on this quest. Among other things, she is a violin soloist for Hans Zimmer, one of the most famous movie score composers. Together, we created a metal cover of this legendary movie score written by John Williams.”

Watch the Official Music Video for "Double Trouble"

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON started with a bet between AD INFINITUM singer Melissa Bonny and Hans Platz, the guitarist of FEUERSCHWANZ. Whoever lost owed the other a "dare". Hans won and challenged Melissa to record a metal version of their latest released single "Jenny Of Oldstones", and the rest is history!

Exploring the fantastical lives of famous pop culture heroes since their childhood, the multitalented musicians transform soundtracks of worldwide known movies, TV shows and video games into powerful metal tracks on the debut album 'Metamorphosis'. THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON don’t limit themselves to cover versions, but also include their own songs dedicated to their favorite warriors.

Calling for solidarity, the harmonic “The Gates of Time” tells the story of the time traveling portals in the famous The Legend of Zelda series. Marching into the great worlds of Lord Of The Rings, the band paints the Grammy-nominated soundtrack "May It Be", featuring Charlotte Wessels (ex-Delain,), in a new light, while the mystic song "Misty Mountains" (feat. EVERGREY’s Tom S. Englund) of The Hobbit film trilogy underlines the tragic story through melodic folk vocal lines and rousing guitar riff choirs. Like the seven untamed seas, the melodies appear in energetic and rousing waves, while others head towards the shore in an exciting, elegant and soulful rhythm.

Exploring the untouched sides of these multifaceted selected songs, the multinational band shifts the world famous soundscapes into new adventures which will take listeners back to forgotten times. The multi-million streamed League of Legends soundtrack theme, “Legends Never Die”, comes back to life through a stunning makeover due to the incredible vocal lines of Melissa Bonny. Just like the moon, every song has an unexplored side, now discovered by THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.

The band adds:

“We are excited to finally announce our debut album 'Metamorphosis'! At the time, we just had one song (‘Jenny of Oldstones’) and were asked to make a full album, we had to start from scratch a journey which led us from the depth of Moria all the way up to the top of the Misty Mountains. We are beyond proud to also present you three original songs on the album! It goes without saying that we cannot wait to hear your response to what we have been preparing for more than a year. Welcome to the dark side!”

Pre-Order your copy of 'Metamorphosis' NOW

'Metamorphosis' will be available in the following formats:       

=> 1-CD Digisleeve in Cloth Bag (incl. Pendant, Leather Cord & Keyring , Patch, Signed Card) – limited to 300 copies worldwide) – Napalm Records shop exclusive

=> 1-LP Gatefold (black)        

=> Shirt " Metamorphosis" + Digisleeve             

=> 1-CD Digisleeve

=> Digital Album

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON are:

Melissa Bonny – vocals

Hans Platz – guitars

Morten Løwe Sørensen – drums

Jenny Diehl – harp

ENSLAVED Announce Co-Headline North American Tour With INSOMNIUM

Enslaved are pleased to announce a month-long, North American co-headline tour with Insomnium. The run will take place in April 2023, shortly after the release of Enslaved's new studio album, Heimdal, out March 3rd. Support on the road will come from Black Anvil. 

Ivar Bjørnson commented,
"Neither you nor we will BELIEVE how much we are looking forward to coming back to the US of A and Canada in April 2023! We have a new album (and more if you want to be technical), 'Heimdal', to show you - spoiler alert: it will lay venues waste. Yes, we are that confident. We also have some rather cosmically awesome (!) bands joining the trek in co-headliners Insomnium and support Black Anvil - how could this become anything but the most spectacular event of 2023?"

Tickets will go on-sale Friday December 16th @ 10am (local time) via the below links.

ENSLAVED + INSOMNIUM 
NORTH AMERICAN CO-HEADLINE TOUR 2023
w/ Black Anvil
05 April   New York, NY - Irving Plaza
06 April   Boston, MA - Big Night Live
07 April   Montreal, QC - Corona Theatre
08 April   Toronto, ON - The Opera House
10 April  Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew's Hall
11 April  Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
12 April   Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
14 April   Denver, CO - The Gothic Theatre
15 April   Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
17 April   Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
18 April   Vancouver, BC - The Rickshaw
19 April   Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
21 April   Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
22 April   Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theatre
23 April   Phoenix, AZ - Nile Theater
25 April   Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
26 April   Dallas, TX - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
28 April   Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
29 April   Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
30 April   Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

ENSLAVED - 2023 FESTIVAL SHOWS
03 Feb 2023   DK,  Fredericia - Winter Metal Magic
13 May 2023   UK, London - Incineration Festival
10-11 Nov 2023   MX, Monterrey - Mexico Metal Fest

But Enslaved have even more planned for 2023, including festival show dates, and a unique album release event in their home city of Bergen, Norway. Named Heimhug, the evening will feature an extended Enslaved live set with guests, and very special guest Jo Quail.

03 March 2023
Bergen, Norway @ USF Verftet  
HEIMHUG - an Enslaved Heimdal album release event 
Tickets available HERE 
Please head to enslaved.no/Heimhug and see the poster below for more information.

Grutle Kjellson commented,
“Sometimes the answers and the truths lie under your very nose, or where the journey starts, where you first set sail towards horizons unknown. This was very much the case when we started working on “Heimdal”; we stepped back and looked a bit inwards and also at our immediate surroundings, at the area we hail from and where we still dwell today; Hordaland. On these shores people have been living and dying, worshiping and crying, laughing and lying ever since the Stone Age. History has been written here, history will still be written here and we will continue to dwell here until the end of our days.
 
Built around this historical narrative, “Heimdal” was created, and on the 3rd of March 2023 we would like to invite you to celebrate the album release with us and pay homage to our history. 
 
Under the “Heimhug”-banner, we’re gonna perform a two-set release concert at USF Bergen with very special guests, we’ll have an art exhibition with the specific photographs and drawings we used for the artwork on the album and also an exclusive showing of last year’s “The Otherworldly BigBand experience”. 
 
See you in Bergen in March! 
Alu Alu Laukar!"

Enslaved's 16th studio album, Heimdal, will be released on March 3rd 2023, via Nuclear Blast Records. 

You can pre-order Heimdal here: https://enslaved.bfan.link/heimdal.ema
Listen to 'Congelia' here: https://enslaved.bfan.link/congelia.ema
Watch the 'Congelia' video here: https://youtu.be/hfJ0NsUyhKw

Heimdal, is both a departure and a communion with roots forged over three decades ago in the turbulent birth throes of Norway’s black metal scene. The record is named after Heimdal, arguably the most mysterious entity in Nordic mythology.

The record features psychedelic track 'Caravans To The Outer Worlds' from last year's EP of the same name. Album bonus versions contain an extra track, 'Gangandi', alongside a Blu-Ray copy of 2021's stunning Otherworldly Big Band Experience streamed event - the band's boldest project to date, featuring fellow Norwegian prog band Shaman Elephant. The kaleidoscopic stage show features a stellar setlist, covering Enslaved's career, both past and present. 

Never faltering, Norway’s iconic Enslaved continue to exist as one of the most original and dependable components in our scene's indestructible backbone. Possessing the reputation as one of the most riveting live acts around, they never fail to offer us talent of the highest calibre, always doing justice to their signature black/progressive sound. Enslaved was formed in 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson, releasing their first demo Yggdrasill in the summer of 1992, their legendary mini-album Hordanes Land coming out in 1993, and with their debut full-length Vikingligr Veldi arriving in the spring of 1994.

Enslaved in 2022 are a band in stellar form - a band at its most existentialist and self-conscious, proud Bergeners bearing the torch of their hometown’s extraordinary musical history. Their most recent material shows Enslaved at their most unleashed and thought-through - a lethal combination unfurling a potential that’s easily rekindling the furor of their early works while dancing gracefully through their most ambitious, most haunting and most musical tunes yet. A contradiction? Life itself is a contradiction. And yet we all live to prove it wrong.

Enslaved are:
Ivar Bjørnson | guitars 
Grutle Kjellson | vocals
Arve 'Ice Dale' Isdal | guitar
Håkon Vinje | keyboards, clean vocals
Iver Sandøy | drums

HAMMERFALL Return To Nuclear Blast Records & Receive Multiple Awards

Nuclear Blast are proud to welcome back the Swedish powerhouse HAMMERFALL who started their career in 1997 on the label with their debut album Glory to the Brave.

Their entire Nuclear Blast catalogue from Glory to the Brave to the 2014 album (r)Evolution was recently certified with a Diamond Award for over 1,5 million worldwide sales.

And there´s been even more to celebrate: following on from Renegade (2000),  Crimson Thunder (2002) and No Sacrifice, No Victory (2009), their fifth studio album Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken from 2005 is now their fourth album that has gone Gold in Sweden, whilst Crimson Thunder even went  Platinum, celebrating over 60,000 sales in their home country

The band comments on the signing:”We were part of building the label back in the day, starting with our first album. For a long time, we were along for the ride as Nuclear Blast evolved into the immense powerhouse it is today. Although we did leave for three studio albums, and we are pleased with those albums and thank everyone who worked with us on them, we are very excited to be back where we belong: with Nuclear Blast. It truly feels like we’ve come home.”

Marcus Hammer, Managing Director at Nuclear Blast comments: “In the darkest days of the 90s of death and black metal HammerFall spearheaded a glorious revival of classic melodic metal and they are now bigger than ever before. It’s an impressive career of creative power and we are more than happy to welcome them back at the label where they started. Over the past few years, we always stayed in good contact working on their massive back catalogue and it’s a pleasure to continue the relationship for new albums in the near future. Thanks to HammerFall, their management and amazing crew!”

US Tour
12.05.23 US Houston, TX - Wharehouse Live
13.05.23 US Dallas, TX - The Factory
15.05.23 US Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
16.05.23 US St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
18.0523 US Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
19.05.23 US Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
20.05.23 US New York City, NY - Terminal 5
21.05.23 US Worcester, MA - Palladium
22.05.23 CAN Montreal, QC - Théâtre Fairmount
23.05.23 CAN Toronto, ON - History
24.05.23 US Royal Oak, MI - Music Theatre
25.05.23 US Columbus, OH - The King of Clubs
26.05.23 US Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
27.05.23 US Minneapolis, MN - Fillmore
28.05.23 US Lawrence, KS - The Granada
30.05.23 US Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
31.05.23 US Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall
01.06.23 US Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
02.06.23 US Inglewood, CA - YouTube Theater
03.06.23 US San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
04.06.23 US Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
Festivals:
24.06.23 NO Oslo - Tons Of Rock
15.07.23 AU Leoben - Area 53 Festival
12.08.23 ES Villena - Leyendas Del Rock
16.-19.08.23 DE Dinkelsbuehl - SummerBreeze
17.-19.08.23 CZ -Moravsky Krumlov-Castle Garden - Rock Castle 

Line-up:
Joacim Cans - vocals
Oscar Dronjak - guitar
Fredrik Larsson  - bass
Pontus Norgen - guitar
David Wallin – drums

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FACEBOOK: LINK
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Inferno Metal Festival Norway Reveals Daily Lineups + Tattoo Fair

Inferno Metal Festival Norway

Reveals Daily Lineup and Tattoo Fair for 2023

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Inferno Metal Festival Norway has revealed the highly-anticipated daily schedule for its stacked 2023 lineup, which features just over 50 bands! The massive event will take place in the heart of Oslo, Norway at the Rockefeller, John Dee venue during Easter weekend from April 6-9, 2023. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, April 6:

Emperor, Cannibal Corpse, Dark Funeral, Djevel, Mork, Nekromantheon, Nervosa, Mutilated Tyrant, 1914, Stormruler, Ingested

Friday, April 7:

Amorphis, Godflesh, Wolves In The throne Room, Odium, Harakiri for the Sky, Masacre, Lili Refrain, Darvaza, Dordeduh, Hulder, Beaten To Death, Omnia Moritur

Saturday, April 8:

Watain, Nile, Arcturus, Sakis Tolis, Vemod, Gaerea, Svalbard, Dold Vorde Ens Navn, Dwaal, Wayfarer, Nadir, Blodhemn, Tilintetgjort, Welcome To Hell

Sunday, April 9:

Elder, Abbath, Unleashed, Uada, Crowbar, Urgehal, Vredehammer, Fleshmeadow, Afsky, Octohawk, Ottone Pesante, Filthdigger, Ruun

A detailed schedule with set times and stages can be found HERE.

Tickets can be found HERE.

Hotel info can be found below!

Moreover, the festival is also now revealing the lineup for its infamous tattoo fair, which has been a part of Inferno Metal Festival for years! Dozens of highly revered artists will be taking a stand in the left wing of the main venue, Rockefeller Music Hall. This year’s lineup won’t disappoint: this strong group of international award-winning artists will be happy to visualize your creative ideas in a form of safe, beautiful, custom-made tattoos. The full lineup of artists is as follows:

Micky Benavides

Clod the Ripper

Benjamin Moss

Sefi Munoz

Sara Iuso

Carmen Pg

Jannicke Wiese-Hansen

Maria Virros

Madeleine Fleming

Henrik Wiman

Christian Cribbe

Barbora Sharuzen

Mark Weatherhead

In addition to celebrating heavy metal in the birth country of Norwegian black metal, Inferno Metal Festival also offers festival attendees a chance to embrace Norwegian culture. This year, metalheads traveling to Oslo are in for a very special treat as there will be a very special exhibition about Norwegian black metal at the National Library of Norway, which opens in April 2023 in conjunction with Inferno Metal Festival.

The new exhibition investigates the dark and chaotic feelings of Norwegian black metal. Drawing from the library’s rich collection, the exhibition references ancient Norwegian cultural history and shows black metal as a music form with a distinct artistic expression The exhibition conveys how Norwegian black metal has had an impact far beyond Norwegian borders with a vast number of international followers.

The National Library of Norway invites fans and other lovers of music and cultural history to dig deep and explore Norwegian black metal as a music genre and a cultural phenomenon. There will be guided tours every day of the festival week.

“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection

Official festival hotel - Clarion Hotel® The Hub:

The Inferno family; artists and fans, media and music industry will gather at the official festival hotel Clarion Hotel The Hub for happenings, partying and a good night of sleep. The Inferno Music Conference will take place at the hotel in the daytime Thursday and Friday. There will be pre- and after- parties in the Hub Bar with Inferno DJs, artist interviews, the famous Black Metal Auction hosted by Tore Bratseth and more! For guests staying at the hotel, it will be Oslo’s best hotel breakfast until 11:00 (you don`t want to miss it) and free access to swimming pool and sauna.

The special Inferno discount price is valid from April 2-10. Extend your stay and experience Oslo!

Go to nordicchoicehotels.com to order and make sure the discount/booking code INFERNO is enabled to get the correct festival prices.

For more than 20 years, Inferno Metal Festival has been a leading force in the international extreme metal movement, attracting fans from more than 50 countries to the yearly event in metal mekka, Oslo, Norway. Each Easter metalheads have been swarming the city center for four days straight.

Links:

Official Inferno Fest Website

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Instagram

Twitter

Tickets

NAUT Reveals New Song + Music Video for "Dissent"

Emerging U.K. post punk outfit NAUT will be releasing a brand new full length, 'Hunt,' on February 24, 2022 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! The band is now sharing the second single, "Dissent," along with a music video! The clip can be found below.

NAUT comments,  "The singles we have selected demonstrate different facets of the band and 'Dissent' is a perfect track to highlight certain things we think are key to NAUT's sound. 'Dissent' is 'Hunt''s opener and one of its 'heaviest' offerings, thematically and musically. The video is stark and works as a lyric video of sorts, where key words and phrases are splashed up on screen like a dissenting voice speaking its truth, daubed across a bleak corporate wall."

Pre-orders for 'Hunt' are now live HERE and the album can be pre-saved on streaming services HERE.

NAUT are a four piece drum machine rock band from Bristol, whose shared love of classic rock and metal, alongside reverence for the post-punk pioneers of the late 70s and early 80s makes itself known from the start. Triumphant synths and scything guitars entwine with danceable beats, while driving bass-lines, moving to pounding drums, create a dynamic and shifting rhythm section. The tracks pulse with a raw post-punk energy but always remain danceable and (perhaps most dangerously) catchy. The lyrics touch on mental paralysis, impending doom and divided peoples, and with the path our world is currently on they have become more relevant than ever.

Starting out as an evening sharing riffs in a flat in Bristol, the first tracks for NAUT had their genesis in 2016. Those first riffs, written by Gavin (vocals) & Jack (guitars) grew to become something much more compelling and after that initial moment, the idea of a band was born. Gathering musicians from Bristol’s small but active post-punk scene and armed with rough recordings, NAUT started working on the tracks as a full band in June 2017. 

It all rapidly fell into place. NAUT's first show was in September 2017 followed by two shows supporting Grave Pleasures before the year was out, and they entered the studio the following November. Raise the Lights - their debut EP was recorded at RS Studios in Bristol by Jamie Elton (Moss, Amulet, Spite) and was mastered by Orgone Studios (Ulver, Grave Pleasures, Ghost). The final mastered tracks were ready in March 2018 and plans were put in motion for a June release of a debut EP that made people take notice. The intention was to break out into the world and NAUT did just that, with coverage in Kerrang! Magazine as well as a host of smaller blogs, publications and radio. 

2018 saw more live shows with Abysmal Grief and David Eugene Edwards & Alexander Hacke as well as a sell out show in Bristol, and the start of some new material. 

Not content to sit still, NAUT were soon ready to enter the studio again with new tracks written at the end of 2018, initially planned as a double A single, but growing into a 3 track EP. The song writing was rooted firmly in the foundations laid by Raise the Lights, but also broke new ground. With a solo in the title track Semele provided by Henrik Palm (Henrik Palm, ex-In Solitude, ex-Ghost) and the same winning combination of recording with Jamie Elton and Orgone Studios taking care of mastering duties the tracks were finished by April 2019. 

The 'Semele' EP was released in November 2019 and was well-received. Featured in multiple high profile websites such as Louder, Vive le Rock, Distorted Sound and more, the EP helped establish NAUT on the scene as a band to watch.

Alongside this, NAUT played several more shows, including supporting post-punk legends Pink Turns Blue and playing the warmup show for Incineration Festival in London alongside Idle Hands. 

'Threads' and 'Hand in Hand' were recorded in late 2019, building on the spirit of experimentation in the 'Semele' EP whilst calling on elements from Raise the Lights, creating a tantalising mix of the two. The songs were once again recorded by Jamie Elton with mastering handled by Orgone Studios.

During this time NAUT remained an active presence in the UK live scene, sharing the stage with bands as diverse as their fan base, from Discharge to Orange Goblin.

The end of 2019 also saw a change in NAUT’s format, with the departure of their drummer. NAUT had started life as a drum machine project before the addition of Kenny Selway for the debut EP, and after a string of changes, the obvious choice was to return to that format. This opened up new avenues for musical exploration, on and off stage.

With the spectre of a global pandemic looming large, in March 2020 NAUT played their last live appearance of that year in a sold out St Pancras Church in London with King Dude.

With that the world of live music went silent.

However NAUT remained active below the surface, 'Threads' and 'Hand in Hand' were released as a double A side 7” in June 2020. With this release NAUT further gained the attention of fans from across the spectrum of dark music. Word spread further around the scene adding fans to the ever growing following, with Hand in Hand featured in Kerrang! Magazine’s Kerrang! Rock Chart and a number of other high profile goth and post-punk playlists and the music video, creatively produced under the restrictions of a strict lockdown, garnering a strong reception.

Not content with releasing these new songs, work on a debut album was also underway. Over the long months of restrictions and lockdowns NAUT crafted the demos for their debut album, making the most of the dormant state of the music world, something special was being fashioned. The turmoil of 2020 also opened other opportunities and NAUT struck a partnership with Doomstar booking agency, ready for whenever the venues open.

Now NAUT are excited to have signed with Seasons of Mist for the release of their debut album. The label has come to represent all shades of musical darkness and feels like a strong pairing for NAUT, as although the band are less extreme in their musical approach, dark music in all its facets underlies all that they do. 

NAUT can't wait to share this upcoming slab of infectious and pulsing drum machine rock with you all.

Lineup:
Gavin Laubscher: Vocals, drum programming
Jack Welch: Guitar 
Andi Effe: Bass
Laura Taylor: Synths/keys

Recording studio: Shattered Spire Studios & New Cut Studios Bristol
Mastering Studio and engineer: Alex Balzama - Swift Mastering
Mixing Studio: Jamie Elton
Producer/sound engineer: Jamie Elton & Gavin Laubscher

Guest musicians:
Stig Miller (Amebix) - spoken word on 'Unity of Opposites'
Sofie Lee Johansson (Night Viper) - additional vocals on 'Damocles'

Cover artwork Artist: Gavin Laubscher & Jack Welch

Band picture: Paul Critchley

Links:
www.facebook.com/NAUTUK
www.instagram.com/nautuk
www.nautuk.bandcamp.com
www.youtube.com/channel/UCIGxNAUNsmSZ01FiVS1R33w

Booking contact: zoltan@doomstarbookings.com

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/naut-hunt
Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Naut

Sleeping With Sirens Drop New Acoustic Version of "Complete Collapse" out via Sumerian Records

Pop-punk titans Sleeping With Sirens have dropped a new acoustic version of their titular album track "Complete Collapse" (out via Sumerian Records). The band has previously released music videos for tracks "Crosses" featuring Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, "Let You Down" featuring Charlotte Sands, "Complete Collapse" and their latest visual accompaniment for "Be Happy" featuring Royal & The Serpent, which altogether have amassed over 5.3 million views on YouTube. The band has also wrapped up a triumphant return to Australia and has their eyes set on their upcoming EU/UK Spring tour with Don Broco. Listen to "Complete Collapse" (Acoustic) below and be sure to stay tuned for more Sleeping With Sirens news coming soon.

Find Sleeping With Sirens Online

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ROTTEN SOUND Reveals New Album, Shares New Single

ROTTEN SOUND is crushing down, right on time to grind away that jolly Christmas mood of yours! The Finnish grindcore band will be releasing their new full-length,  'Apocalypse,' on March 31, 2023 via Season of Mist! The offering contains eighteen short and sharp chops that hit home perfectly in these chaotic times! The album artwork, tracklist, and additional details can be found below while pre-orders will be revealed next month!

In celebration of the end of the world, ROTTEN SOUND are now releasing the first single, 'Sharing!' Hold on tight and enjoy the bliss of this heavily whirling grind-tornado.

ROTTEN SOUND comments on the track: "Sharing" is a track about how wealthy instances in control provide mainly cosmetic help towards the ones in need to improve their public image, while the world is in turmoil. Riffs were written by guitarist Mika Aalto and it's one of the faster ones on the album (tempo-wise) with some heaviness at the end."

ROTTEN SOUND have firmly established themselves as one of the leading acts of the grindcore scene. Expertly wielding the fierce brutality and massive aggression of their genre, the Finns add intelligent songwriting, effective arrangements, and musical proficiency as well as subtle death metal elements to their sound.

Their forthcoming album ‘Apocalypse’ embodies those aforementioned virtues to the point. The full length delivers eighteen short sharp chops that hit home perfectly.

ROTTEN SOUND was conceived in the city of Vaasa, Finland by guitarist Mika Aalto in 1993, who was soon joined by vocalist and word-smith Keijo Niinimaa. The duo still remains in place, while the original members in all other positions have been replaced several times until today.

The Finns can field an impressive catalogue of now eight highly acclaimed studio albums, eight EPs, three split singles, a single, and a live DVD. Furthermore, ROTTEN SOUND have already conquered the stages of all major metal and hardcore oriented festivals and also toured in regular intervals alongside such renowned acts as MALEVOLENT CREATION, PHOBIA, DISFEAR CARCASS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, EXHUMED, NAPALM DEATH, and PIG DESTROYER – among many others.

With ‘Apocalypse’, ROTTEN SOUND are gearing up their musical juggernaut just in time before crushing stages all over Asia and Europe this spring. 

Recording Studio: 
Sound Supreme (drums and vocals)
Nordic Audio Labs (guitars and bass)

Recording engineer: Janne Saksa 
Mix: Rain City Studios by Jesse Gander
Master: Audio Siege by Brad Boatbright

Cover artwork: Error Design

Line-up:
Mika Aalto - guitars
Matti Raappana - bass and backing vocals
Sami Latva - drums
Keijo Niinimaa - lead vocals

Links:
https://www.rottensound.com
https://www.facebook.com/rottensoundofficial
https://www.instagram.com/rottensoundgrind

Pre-sales: soon available
Formats: soon available

NYC collective Gramercy Arms present 'Yesterday's Girl' ft. Lloyd Cole, previewing 'Deleted Scene' LP

"Gentle and perfectly arranged, it is both calming and genuine, straightforward and talented, giving space and voice everywhere that the song and its story requires... clearly at a different level of musical maturity.. A hidden Americana-indiepop gem, Gramercy Arms show that music truly is a journey" ~ The Spill Magazine


NYC-based indie rock / powerpop outfit Gramercy Arms presents their Americana-tinged single 'Yesterday's Girl', a bittersweet remembrance of love lost and friendship regained. This is the first taste of their 'Deleted Scene' album, scheduled for release via the Magic Door Record Label in early 2023,

Co-written by Gramercy Arms frontman Dave Derby and music legend Lloyd Cole, this song was originally penned for Darlene Love’s solo album 'Introducing Darlene Love'. Artfully reimagined by Derby and producer Ray Ketchem as a duet with Derby and Renée Lo Bue (Elk City, Flowers of America) trading vocals for the Gramercy Arms version. The colorful video, directed by acclaimed visual artist Debora Francis, features Derby and Lo Bue.

'Deleted Scene' is the group’s third full-length album, following 'The Seasons of Love' (2012) and 'Gramercy Arms'. Lyrically driven and rich on vocal-harmony, interspersed with elements of 60s sunshine pop and folk-rock, Gramercy Arms is a revolving collective of musicians and artists masterminded by Dave Derby (The Dambuilders, Lloyd Cole),

Produced, recorded and mixed by Ray Ketchem (Guided By Voices, Luna, Elk City) at Magic Door Recording with additional recording by Lloyd Cole, this album was mastered by award-winning engineer Greg Calbi (John Lennon, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Tom Petty, Bill Frisell, Todd Rundgren).

“Being asked to sing one-half of the lead part on 'Yesterday's Girl' was a wonderful surprise. I showed up at Magic Door Recording prepared to do backing vocals. It was Ray Ketchem who suggested a duet during the session. It's an honor to sing the female lead part on a Lloyd Cole/Dave Derby penned song, originally written for Darlene Love,” says Renée LoBue.

Lloyd Cole further notes: “As I recall, we wrote very quickly hoping to channel Springsteen channeling Spector, with copious help from Blanton’s of Kentucky. I’d completely forgotten it until Dave presented this version and it feels like I won the lottery. It is wonderful. Very happy to have my name in the credits."

Inspired by the artistic heyday of ‘70s and ‘80s-era New York City, Gramercy Arms makes addictive indie pop - exquisite hook-laden melodies filled with lyrics that will have you floating back in time, remembering your favorite mistake.

Apart from Lloyd Cole, 'Deleted Scene' is a star-studded affair, also involving members of Guided by Voices, Phillip Glass Ensemble, The Dambuilders, Nada Surf, Luna, Elk City, Aeon Station, The Little River Band, Lloyd Cole and the Negatives, Elk City and Joan As Police Woman, among others.

As of November 16, 'Yesterday's Girl' will be available across online platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. It will also be downloadable via Bandcamp, where the album can be pre-ordered.

CREDITS
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording
Additional Recording by Lloyd Cole
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound
'Yesterday’s Girl' written by Lloyd Cole and Dave Derby
Publishing Passive-Aggressive BMI / Warner-Chappell
Dave Derby - vocals, guitar, bass guitar,  
Renée Lo Bue - vocals
Kevin March - drums
Mike Errico - guitars
Lloyd Cole - guitars
Artist photos by Max Skaff

LIVE SHOWS
Dec. 17   BOSTON - Midway Cafe (9pm)
Jan. 21   BROOKLYN, NY - Pete's Candy Store (10pm)
Feb. 22   BOSTON - Midway Cafe (album release show)
Feb. TBD  NEW YORK CITY (album release show)


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South Carolina's The Yets release eponymous EP, present audio-visual offerings for 'Remember' and 'Lesser Evil'

"The Yets present an exquisite sonic document that manages to make life's various events, including disappointments and tragedy, sound heavenly, gently gliding through this series of compositions" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


Indie rock duo The Yets have released their self-titled EP, a six-track debut offering indie pop sensation and sonic temptation with a fresh, but seemingly familiar, adult alternative vibe. They also present two audio-visual offerings for 'Remember' and 'Lesser Evil'.

Based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, their music combines elements of ethereal pop and popular rock classics with a sound embracing Fleetwood Mac and Cocteau Twins in equal measure. Breeding and bearing a distinct Americana lining, this EP is an emotively cast and atmospherically delightful proposition.

The Yets is the creative union of Robin Wilson on vocals and guitarist-producer Craig Anderson Snook, who met when Robin returned to her home state after some years in Georgia. Haunting, dynamic and smooth, they transform the classic to contemporary, counting Roxy Music, David Bowie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cult, Cocteau Twins, Pink Floyd and even Soundgarden among their musical influences.

"In a very general sense, this album is about life:  the passage of time, relationships and the consequences of the choices we make along the way," says Craig Anderson Snook.

Becoming immersed in the music scene while still in high school, Robin eventually found her way to the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where she fronted the goth-rock band Bachelors of Art (B.O.A.). Upon relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, she fronted the female alt-rock group Skirt, touring the USA extensively and supporting numerous high profile acts.

“My previous musical endeavors were always hard rock-based. I wasn’t involved with the actual songwriting, except for my vocal melodies and lyrics. With The Yets, I’ve broken that mold, helping to compose and produce a whole new sound. I’ve combined my artwork and media arts degree into the whole creative package. We recorded and produced our own CD in our own studio. We created our own videos and designed and built our own website," says Robin Wilson.

Studying music from the third grade, Craig has performed semi-professionally on and off since he was 13. A veteran of numerous cover bands, his passion for music led him beyond performance into composition, arrangement, audio engineering, production and ultimately to running his own Royal Terns Records label and studio, where he recorded, mixed and produced the new EP.

“I’ve always wanted to bare my musical soul, but never had the right vehicle. That musical soul has always wanted to speak to the world, but never had the right voice. The Yets is that vehicle and Robin is that voice,” says Craig Anderson Snook.

'The Yets' EP is out now, streamable via Spotify and available to order, digitally or on CD, directly from the band via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All songs written and performed by The Yets
Robin Wilson - vocals, keyboards & lyrics
Craig Anderson Snook - guitars & everything else
Recorded, mixed and produced by Craig Anderson Snook
at Royal Terns Records
Mastered by Craig (Royal Terns Records) and Jay Matheson (The Jam Room)
© 2022 Craig Anderson Snook/Robin Wilson Snook (BMI)
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Weeping Wound Release 'idontbelonghere.' EP Studio Playthrough (via Blood Blast Distribution)

Atmospheric metalcore trio Weeping Wound have today released the video of their studio playthrough of their latest EP, 'idontbelonghere.', with the audio accompaniment set for release this Friday, December 16 (via Blood Blast Distribution). Speaking on the news, the band commented:

"Writing and recording ‘idontbelonghere.’ was a spiritually gratifying experience, we learned about ourselves, each other and our place in the world as artists.

It was ritualistic - and this studio gathering is an authentic display of that: the union of our work and us as a collective.

Nothing can touch the way we feel performing these songs together and we found it important to share that with our listeners. 

To let them be a part of our most intimate expressions of self, and join us in the compassion and gratitude we feel for all involved in the making and supporting of our art.

Witnessing this, you are one with us.

Welcome to the Cold Culture."

Prior to today, Weeping Wound released music videos for "fromm.here on" and "fourthh.love" which together have amassed over 53,000 views on YouTube, and the 'idontbelonghere' EP clocking up over 376,000 streams and counting. Watch the live studio video of 'idontbelonghere' below, pre-save the playthrough here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Weeping Wound news coming soon.

Weeping Wound are an atmospheric nu-metalcore outfit whose purpose is to tell their personal stories of occult & esoteric spirituality, mental illness, and substance abuse through sonically intense, genre-bending music.

After touring relentlessly since conception, releasing an EP in 2017, a single the following year, and their debut Billboard charting full-length 'P A I N' in late 2019, they are now collectively entering a new chapter as artists and people; more honest and true to themselves than ever before - feeling like they’ve found their own voice.

Their EP of six tracks, 'idontbelonghere.', is a truly collaborative, cohesive effort between the family the band has become, along with their trusted mixing engineer, George Lever.

With Loren Whitaker’s dynamic sound design and agile drumming, Dylan Torre’s powerful voice and word placement, and Patrick Dowling’s innate sense of structure and barebones heavy riffing, 'idontbelonghere.' is a fresh and bold take on a style of music that as of now has deep roots around the globe.

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NOBLE DEMON Releases Label Sampler; Announces Three New Signings!

Like the approaching holiday season, the release of the annual Noble Demon label compilation has turned into a festive tradition itself! Now three years old and growing steadily, the German label has proven that they came to stay. Founded by former Nuclear Blast veteran Patrick Walch and with a steady stream of new signings from all around the world, Noble Demon has been able to quickly establish itself within the metal community. As a gesture of gratitude to all loyal fans and supporters of the label, Noble Demon just released the annual "Noble Demonic Metal" sampler, which includes 25 tracks of the label's eclectic artist roster and gives a perfect overview of the variety of bands the label has to offer.

But that's not all the good news, as the sampler is not only its third edition, but this time also an announcement of new signings to the label!

With the release of "Noble Demonic Metal - Chapter 3", Noble Demon is proud to welcome Finland's very own Voidfallen (Melodic death metal), Rise To Fall from Spain (Melodic death metal) and Israel's symphonic death/black metallers Winterhorde to their ranks!

Noble Demon would like to thank all artists, partners, fans and friends for their support and trust and is wishing everyone a healthy and joyful year’s end and a successful 2023!

"Noble Demonic Metal - Chapter 3" is out now and available at THIS LOCATION

Make sure to also check the official Noble Demon YouTube playlist HERE

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BLACK ANVIL Announces North American Tour Supporting ENSLAVED

BLACK ANVIL is supporting their recently released full-length, 'Regenesis,' which is out NOW! Stream/order/download the record HERE.

BLACK ANVIL (w/ ENSLAVED + INSOMNIUM):
04/05: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza [TICKETS]
04/06: Boston, MA @ Big Night Live [TICKETS]
04/07: Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre [TICKETS]
04/08: Toronto, ON @ The Opera House [TICKETS]
04/10: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall [TICKETS]
04/11: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues  [TICKETS]
04/12: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater [TICKETS]
04/14: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
04/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
04/17: Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile [TICKETS]
04/18: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]
04/19: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre [TICKETS]
04/21: Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre [TICKETS]
04/22: Los Angeles, CA  @ The Fonda Theatre [TICKETS]
04/23: Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater [TICKETS]
04/25: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live [TICKETS]
04/26: Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall [TICKETS]
04/28: Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse [TICKETS]
04/29: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre [TICKETS]
04/30: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]

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No rest for the wicked! New York City black metal collective BLACK ANVIL will be embarking on a North American tour in the spring of 2023 in support of ENSLAVED and INSOMNIUM! The trek will kick off on April 5 in the band's hometown of New York City and will conclude on April 30 in Baltimore, MD.

Solence Unleash New Music Video For "nuBlood" ft. Bryan Kuznitz (Fame On Fire)

Swedish electropop-metal quartet Solence has dropped their latest music video "nuBlood" featuring Fame On Fire vocalist Bryan Kuznitz. Not only that, but fans can also look forward to the band's forthcoming album '_hope is a cult_' set for release on Friday, February 17 (via Hopeless Records). Speaking on today's news, the band shares:

“'NuBlood' is a song about all the old dudes starting wars and oppressing people just to be able to cling on to their puny power! Just step aside. Your time is up. Out with the old, in with the new.

'NuBlood' is also a straight-up banger so hold on 'cuz this chorus is like sticking your head out the window whilst driving 100mph on the freeway!!

“We’re also so extremely excited to finally be able to share 'hope_is_a_cult' with all the Solence family…and the not yet inaugurated ones!! We’ve worked so hard and so long on this and we truly feel like this is such an important step for us in our journey to write the most “Solence” of songs that we can write. This album goes up, down, sideways, then we solo for a bit, and then it's head-banging and big choruses!

We’re super proud of this and hope you’re as excited as we are for 'hope_is_a_cult'!!!”

Prior to today, Solence released "Rain Down", "Demons", and most recently, "Blood Sweat Tears" which altogether have amassed 373,000 views on YouTube and over 2 million streams on Spotify. Watch the music video for "nuBlood" below, pre-save '_hope is a cult_' here, and pre-order the album here.

No matter where we come from, music draws us together and bonds us. For as much as SOLENCE sonically conjoin elements of metal, electronic, alternative, and pop, the Swedish group also appeal to an expansive swath of personalities with a universal message. Equally suitable for the mosh pit or Coachella, the band—Markus Videsäter [vocals], David “Viking” Vikingsson [drums], David Strääf [guitar], and Johan Swärd [keys]—rally around a familial energy meant to be shared as loudly as possible. After quietly generating north of 200 million streams and counting, they welcome everyone closer on their third full-length offering and Hopeless Records debut, _hope is a cult_, and more to come.

“We want to build up this family around positivity, hope, and the belief you can change things,” notes Markus. “We want you to forget everything that bothers you when you listen to this album. If we’re doing our job, audiences feel like they’re a part of it. When you go to a SOLENCE show, you have a good time, so hope is a cult for us.”

CROWNE Release New Video for "In the Name of the Fallen"

From the Upcoming Album

'Operation Phoenix' Out January 27, 2023

Crowne have unleashed another track from their upcoming album 'Operation Phoenix'!

Please enjoy the new single & video, "In the Name of the Fallen"

Once again produced by Jona Tee (H.E.A.T., New Horizon), 'Operation Phoenix' sees the collective delivering a stunning tour-de-force of melodic hard rock with hints of metal influence mixed in.

Comprised of vocalist Alexander Strandell (Art Nation), keyboardist/rhythm guitarist/producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T.), bassist John Levén (Europe), drummer Christian Lundqvist (The Poodles), and new full-time member, guitarist Love Magnusson (Dynazty), Crowne is a true force to be reckoned with.

Crowne is hands-down the most exciting, thrilling supergroup ever created out of the Swedish melodic hard rock scene. This stellar cast of some of the most outstanding musicians from the scene came together to create an absolute beast of a debut album, 'Kings In The North' and released it to fan and critical acclaim in 2021.

And now, they have done what they set out to do when they began writing and recording a follow-up.... they have bested themselves. 'Operation Phoenix' builds upon the rock solid foundation of their debut and takes it to a new level.

Prepare to meet the fire and the flame of their new album, 'Operation Phoenix' this coming January!

Pre-order/save 'Operation Phoenix' HERE

Crowne Line-Up:

Alexander Strandell – Lead Vocals

Love Magnusson – Guitar

Jona Tee – Guitar/Keyboards/Backing Vocals

John Levén - Bass

Christian “Kicken” Lundqvist – Drums

Produced by: Jona Tee

Executive Producer/A&R: Serafino Perugino

Unique Legion US Tour 2023 feat Vulvodynia, To The Grave, Viscera, Osiah & Bound In Fear

Tickets for this awesome celebration of all things extreme go on sale at 10am local time on Friday, December 16th from UniqueLeader.com Full routing below: 

Thu | March 02     Boston, MA Sonia

Fri | March 03 Montreal, QC Foufounes Electriques

Sat | March 04      Toronto, ON Lee's Palace 

Sun | March 05     Cleveland, OH The Foundry 

Mon | March 06   Detroit, MI The Sanctuary 

Tue | March 07     Chicago, IL Reggies 

Wed | March 08   Minneapolis, MN Studio B @ Skyway Theatre 

Fri | March 10 Denver, CO Oriental Theater 

Mon | March 13   Seattle, WA El Corazon

Tue | March 14     Vancouver, BC Biltmore Cabaret

Wed | March 15   Portland, OR Dante's

Sat | March 18      North Hollywood, CA Knitting Factory Noho 

Sun | March 19     Anaheim, CA Constellation Room 

Mon | March 20   San Diego, CA Brick By Brick

Tue | March 21     Phoenix, AZ The Underground

Thu | March 23     Dallas, TX Amplified Live

Fri | March 24  San Antonio, TX The Rock Box

Sat | March 25      Houston, TX The Studio at Warehouse Live

Mon | March 27   Tampa, FL The Orpheum 

Tue | March 28     West Palm Beach, FL, Respectable Street

Wed | March 29   Orlando, FL The Haven 

Thu | March 30     Atlanta, GA Bogg Social & Supply

Fri | March 31 Nashville, TN The End 

Sat | April 01    Jacksonville, NC Hooligans

Mon | April 03 Greensboro, NC Hangar 1819

Tue | April 04  Richmond, VA Canal Club 

Wed | April 05 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery

Thu | April 06   New York, NY Gramercy Theater

Fri | April 07          Harrisburg, PA Stage On Herr

Sat | April 08 Philadelphia, PA Warehouse on Watts

Unique Leader have today announced the celebration of their 25th year as a record label in the shape of the Unique Legion North American Tour 2023. The 32 date tour will be headlined by South African deathcore demolishers, Vulvodynia, with Australia’s finest purveyors of Vegan brutality, To The Grave and three of the UK’s most punishing and exciting underground metal bands -  Viscera, Osiah & Bound in Fear.

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Brooklyn alternative rock outfit A Cloud of Ravens present biting 'Nature of Artifice' single

“Their sound, though inspired by bands of their youth, is not rooted stubbornly in the past - their music feels of this time, with their messages transversing the cosmos” ~ Post-Punk.com

“A Cloud of Ravens impress not only for the dark poetry, which forms and develops in the band’s lyrics and expands in their alluring titles, but the duo also rivet through their gritty and immediate sonic scheme, which feels pitch dark and hard as nails” – Destroy // Exist

"A perfect blend of an homage to the past and the modern construction of the future. A heroic journey through a desolate land" ~ Sounds and Shadows

“They play cold wave, they play post-punk, they are Gothics, and they set to music some of the most striking lyrics you can find out there” ~ White Light // White Heat


NYC-based alternative rock / post-punk duo A Cloud of Ravens present their new single 'Nature of Artifice'. Following lead track 'The Blackest Mantra', this is the second taste of their third full-length album 'Lost Hymns', to  be released in early 2023 via Berlin-based Nexilis Records, a division of Schubert Music Europe.

Formed in 2018 in Brooklyn by Matthew McIntosh (guitar and vocals) and Beth Narducci (bass guitar), the duo began work on this new album in the spring of 2021. Completed by autumn, this LP was mastered by ACTORS' Jason Corbett at Jacknife Sound studio in Vancouver.

"The song 'Nature of Artifice' is about choosing to bury your head in the sand, rather than confronting glaring societal ills and moral injustices. It’s easier to get lost in the minutia of our click and swipe modern world than watch its blessings crumble around us. To some extent, none of us are blameless," says Matthew McIntosh.

At the outset, A Cloud of Ravens hit the ground running with a string of self-released offerings, making their mark in the burgeoning contemporary dark music scene and garnering attention that would result in a one-off release date for their 2021 album 'Another Kind of Midnight', a mournful yet triumphant collection exploring the heart of a world amidst a devastating pandemic and torn by moral tribalism.

Effectively merging classic and contemporary post-punk and darkwave sensibilities, their somewhat poetic use of prose and metaphor expressed the trials and joys of the world in which we now find ourselves. A Cloud of Ravens' subsequent remix-based EP featured reimagined tracks by legendary producer John Fryer and such prominent artists as Clan of Xymox, ACTORS, Chris Vrenna and Ritual Howls.

On November 11, 'Nature of Artifice' will be available across digital outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp. The full 'Lost Hymns' album will be released on February 24, 2023.

The band will be playing their final show of the year on December 17 at Prohibition River Live in Nyack, NY. Towards mid-2023, fans can already look forward to North American tour dates with Clan of Xymox and Curse Mackey.

CREDITS
Lyrics and music by Matthew McIntosh
Matthew McIntosh - guitar, vocals, synths, drum programming
Beth Narducci - bass guitar
Recorded by Matthew McIntosh
Produced and mixed by Matthew McIntosh and Beth Narducci
Mastered by Jason Corbett at Jacknife Sound
Artist photos by Kevin W Condon

TOUR DATES (with Clan of Xymox & Curse Mackey)
Wed, May 31 – San Antonio TX
Thu, June 1 – Houston TX
Fri, June 2 – Austin TX
Sat, June 3 – Dallas TX
Mon, June 5 – Albuquerque NM
Tue, June 6 – Denver CO
Wed, June 7 – Salt Lake City UT
Fri, June 9 – Seattle WA
Sat, June 10 – Vancouver BC
Sun, June 11 – Portland OR
Tue, June 13 – San Francisco CA
Wed, June 14 – Costa Mesa CA
Thu, June 15 – San Diego CA
Fri, June 16 – Los Angeles CA


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Kenny Chesney #3 Total Fans on POLLSTAR's Year End Tours, Top 5 Gross

Having been named Billboard’s #1 Country Tour, Kenny Chesney and his three-years-in-the-waiting Here and Now Tour arrive at #5 for Total Gross and #3 for Tickets Sold/People Played to in authoritative touring trade POLLSTAR’s Year End issue. Being the highest-ranking Nashville artist, he also becomes the #1 country tour.
 
For total gross, with his fan friendly prices, Chesney lands behind Bad Bunny, Elton John’s Farewell Tour, the Def Lepard/Motley Crue stadium extravaganza and Harry Styles residency-heavy world tour in fifth place. As often is the case with Chesney’s tours, when measured by fans played to, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar comes in at #3, behind #1 over all Bad Bunny and the hard-rocking Def Lepard/Motley Crue tour.
 
“It’s always wild when I see the company we’re keeping in the POLLSTAR Year End charts,” Chesney said, reacting to the news. “You sometimes wonder if the other acts even know who we are, and then I think, ‘But it doesn’t matter, because No Shoes Nation does – and that’s who we go out there to play for!’"
 
“So, to me, not only is this an incredible honor – especially considering how many different kinds of music we’re talking about – but it’s an incredible honor for everybody in No Shoes Nation who came out after a thousand days in some cases to rock with us. They sang louder than they ever have, threw so much love and positive energy our way – and reminded all of us how powerful music can be to bring us all back together.”
 
Having recently enjoyed a massive spate of gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA and his just announced I Go Back 2023 Tour – designed to bring the euphoria of Chesney’s live shows to those markets Chesney started out in – almost sold out, his connection with the citizens of No Shoes Nation has never been stronger. With a passion for capturing life as it’s lived between the coasts, as well as life on the water, Chesney has forged a community who live their lives in the songs he sings.
 
While Chesney couldn’t believe it had been four years since he and his band stood in many of America’s NFL stadiums – Here and Now saw the man the Wall Street Journal called “the King of the Road” creating seats and moving the stage back multiple times for many of the shows.
 
“I can still hear the diesel engines, the generators and especially the sound of No Shoes Nation singing ‘I Go Back,’ ‘American Kids’ and 'Anything But Mine.'" Chesney says. “Maybe because we’d been gone so long, it felt important to come back with everything we had, plus a little more. I know we’ve never felt that much love walking offstage each night. I hope every single person who came out and made this tour so special got the same feeling we did, because it was awesome.”

HEIDEVOLK Release Brand New Music Video for “Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)”🎶

Five years since the release of their much-acclaimed album, 'VUUR VAN VERZET', February 24, 2023 will see Dutch pagan folk metal band HEIDEVOLK return with their seventh studio album, 'WEDERKEER', via Napalm Records.

Following previously-released first album single, “Klauwen Vooruit”, today, the band has premiered a brand new music video for the epic track "Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)" - inviting listeners on a folkloric adventure of myths, gods and legends!

The band says:

“Today we proudly present our second music video from 'WEDERKEER'. The song, “Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)”, takes us on a journey through the life of an ambitious warrior. Only young of age, he inherits his father’s sword and sets out to conquer the world, finding pleasure in feasting and fighting. When he gets older, he settles down on his father’s land and realizes there is more to life than battle and bars. He finds fulfillment with his kith and kin, whom he will protect… with his life!

With still two months to go until the release of 'WEDERKEER', we’re gearing up for the live shows. We have added three more release shows to the release weekend and confirmed several festivals. Join us, for the Pagan Metal Brotherhood is on the rise”

Watch the new HEIDEVOLK video for “ Drink met de Goden (Walhalla)”

Since the release of their impressive 2005 debut, 'De strijdlust is geboren', HEIDEVOLK has taken the heavy music scene by storm, conquering stages throughout the world with their very own brand of folk metal. With dual clean vocals, irresistibly catchy songs, traditional instruments and fast metal riffing all fueled by their folkloric fire and pagan pride, HEIDEVOLK delivers an uncompromising sound and musical adventure.

Their new masterpiece, 'WEDERKEER', makes no exception, and proves why the Arnhem-based six-piece is one of the best, unrivaled and most exciting bands of their genre and beyond! 

In a world of myths, nature and legends of the Veluwe, Netherlands, the concept album – based on the interpretations of the runes – is a powerful odyssey of the Self, deeply rooted in metal and folklore. 'WEDERKEER' (meaning to “return” or “revive”) invites the listener to take a step back from the incessant barrage of media and stimuli and look inside, find out who we are, what is driving us, what our values are, and what we’ve learned from life up until now.

The album was recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities, mixed by Joost van den Broek and mastered by Darius van Helfteren. 'WEDERKEER' once again proves that HEIDEVOLK knows how to perfectly release proud hymns and direct, in-your-face metal songs, and the addition of broad choirs, various folk musicians, on vocals, violins, cello, bukkehorns and more traditional medieval instruments make 'WEDERKEER' not only a bombastic folk and pagan metal record at its best, but a glorious album return of HEIDEVOLK!

Pre-Order 'WEDERKEER' HERE!

'WEDERKEER' will be available in the following formats:

- 6 page CD Digipak

- 2 LP Gatefold Vinyl Dark Green

- Deluxe Wooden Box

- Digital album

HEIDEVOLK are:

Bass guitars, backing vocals: Rowan Roodbaert

Guitars, backing vocals: Koen Vuurdichter

Vocals, accordion: Jacco Bühnebeest

Guitars : Mat Snaerenslijper

Vocals: Daniël Den Dorstighe

Drums: Kevin Houtsplijter

FOSCOR Covers The Cure's "This Twilight Garden"

Catalan atmospheric metal band FOSCOR a Catalan atmospheric metal band FOSCOR is now sharing a beautiful new cover for the song 'This Twilight Garden', originally created by THE CURE for their 1992’s 9th album “Wish”, as B-side for its first single published 'High'.

The cover celebrates the 30th anniversary of another iconic album of the 90s and a key band for the development of all dark sounds. Probably the best love song Robert Smith has ever written. Listen to the dark version of the song below.

The band comments on the cover:

"For some reason, this love song resounds in my heart since I heard and read its content decades ago... Its foggy ambience, subtle care of the details and sweet description of the acts, perfectly match with the way we have always conceived music in Foscor. Even more during these last years since 'Les Irreals Visions' conception, and our creative future was chosen.

"Indeed, I consider this my favourite The Cure song, and always wondered how could only be featured as a B-Side of that album, without the fair recognition I felt it deserved... At the end, this is a song all The Cure fans know and value for its beauty, which now we try to translate once again into our language and celebrate as the milestone it is. The gross visual connection chosen for the visualizer has obviously nothing to do with the lyric content...but sets and shows a trace of things to come...our next album.

"Love in capital letters as an act of closure of our trilogy. At the end, we all love the beauty of darkness and the tragic world we live in. 30 years mean too much time for too much things, but is worth celebrating when the purest emotions are involved in a song and band like The Cure. Once again, we hope you enjoy and share the celebration! To all of us, and for many more years of tragic darkness..."

All FOSCOR albums and merch can be ordered HERE.

The Catalans return with the second chapter of the trilogy initiated with “Les Irreals Visions” in 2017, yet strongly connected to the fin de siècle cultural movement of Modernisme - a parallel development to Art Nouveau and Jugendstil among others. Visual things must acquire a new secret appearance, and with ‘Els Sepulcres Blancs’ FOSCOR treats poetically how facing a change of a sick world and society through the land of dreams.

The title translates as “The White Tombs”, a metaphor for that world of dreams and expectations where humans chained to reality may die and born free to imagine a better one.

FOSCOR hail from Catalonia, and take inspiration from the morbid, decadent, and sick reflections on a rapidly changing society, as the artistic landscape at the end of the nineteenth century shaped.

The name FOSCOR translates as "darkness" in their native Catalan tongue, which the band from Barcelona uses for their lyrics as a distinctive element and strong connection with their cultural reality.

The Catalans’ first two albums, 'Entrance to the Shadows' Village' (2004), 'The Smile of the Sad Ones' (2007) wrapped a shroud of classic second wave black metal around a melancholic yet vital core. 'Groans to the Guilty' (2009) witnessed FOSCOR setting out towards more progressive and avant-garde course, but it was next full-length 'Those Horrors Wither' (2014) which marked a clear departure from the black metal. Darkness found an equally strong expression through the use of very personal clean vocals, tempo reduction and atmosphere.

In 2017, FOSCOR took another step in their constantly changing and shifting evolution. The brand new release 'Les Irreals Visions' (2017) was easily drawing its eager audience in, only to lure the unwary listener into a dark labyrinth of unexpected complexity filled with beauty and sorrow. In 2018, FOSCOR explored these lines between reality, poetry and the beyond even further with a special digital release transforming their own music into a so intimate experience; 'Les Irreals Versions' (2018).

Now, 2019 promises to be as tragic as their music claims with the so sensitive release of 'Els Sepulcres Blancs', its characteristic melancholic sonic aura and catchy riffing intensity. Their most personal and delicate sound achievement to date.

Style: Dark Atmospheric Metal

Line-up
Fiar: lyrics, vocals
Falke: guitars, effects
Albert M.: guitars, bass, piano
Jordi F.: drums
Esteban P.: keys

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Dalton Dover Closes Out Pivotal Year as an Artist to Watch in 2023 with New Music on the Horizon

Photo Credit: Grand Ole Opry / Chris Hollo

Rising country newcomer Dalton Dover continues to earn accolades and benchmarks among a series of milestones in a pivotal year as Pandora names him a 2023 Artist to Watch while CMT welcomes him as a member of their 2023 LISTEN UP class.
 
Earlier this month, Dover made his Grand Ole Opry debut with a performance of two new songs, “Giving Up On That” and “Dirt Roads And Jesus,” the latter being the first single he will release in 2023 via Universal Music Group Nashville/Mercury Records, who he signed with earlier this year.
 
“I never thought in a million years that I’d be standing right here in this circle,” Dover shared on stage. “I brought my family last year, and we walked through on the tour here at the Opry. Little did I know that a year later, I'd be making my Opry debut. It's pretty special to say the least.”
 
In August, Dover was on the final night of his Ole Red residency, performing across the Nashville, Gatlinburg and Orlando locations, when legendary country artist Blake Shelton dialed in on the red phone at Ole Red Nashville and interrupted Dover’s set with an invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. He tearfully accepted, replying, “I’ll be there, I promise.”
 
His debut invitation was a full circle moment for Dover, as Shelton marked one of the first milestones in his career on Season 16 of “The Voice,” where the Georgia native earned a chair turn from the coach for his performance of Keith Whitley’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”
 
After being named a 2022 Spotify Artist to Watch, he released “Hear About A Girl,” earning praise from Billboard noting, “Dover’s voice is both intimate and commanding on this track,” while MusicRow asserts it confirms “we’re in the presence of a master country talent when this man sings…Make him a star. Now.” He followed the song with “Damn Good Life,” with The Boot sharing, “Dover is savoring every moment in his uplifting new single,” while Country Now observes, “Between the optimistic narrative that Dover delivers through his crisp vocals and the carefree tune highlighted by the impressive guitar strum, nothing but a good time can be had when this song comes through the speakers.”
 
Dover has honed his captivating live show with two performances at CMA Fest, opening for Luke Comb’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium show in Atlanta, Ga. and joining Priscilla Block’s Welcome To The Block Party Tour. In 2023, he prepares to make his international debut in March at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour in April.
 
In addition to a deal with UMG Nashville, Dover has signed with Sony Music Publishing in partnership with Droptine Music Publishing along with United Talent Agency.
 
About Dalton Dover
Lauded by MusicRow as a “master country talent,” twenty-three-year-old Dalton Dover first started singing at church as a kid, winning his fifth-grade school talent show performing Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” In that moment Dover’s love of performing was born. By the age of 16 he had picked up a guitar and started teaching himself to play, yet it was his grandfather who turned him on to country music and artists such as Keith Whitley, Rhett Akins, Joe Diffie and Steve Wariner. Performances at local bars soon followed along with sharing covers of some of his favorite songs on TikTok. It was there he caught the ear of producer Matt McV and A&R veteran and founder of Droptine, Jim Catino, who quickly signed Dover. His debut track “You Got a Small Town,” produced by McV, quickly garnered critical acclaim from Billboard, MusicRow, Country Now and Wide Open Country. With his debut and his follow-up “Baby I Am” earning notable playlisting, Dover was named a Spotify Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch along with a spotlight as Billboard’s February Country Rookie of the Month and a nod for MusicRow’s 2022 Discovery Artist of the Year. Dover’s latest release “Damn Good Life” is available now. After opening for Luke Comb’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium show in Atlanta, Ga. this summer, Dover set out on a seven-date run of his own headlining shows, performing across multiple locations of Blake Shelton’s Ole Red. Dover recently wrapped Priscilla Block’s Welcome To The Block Party Tour in the fall, followed by his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. Dover was named a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch and is a member of CMT’s 2023 LISTEN UP Class. Recently signing with UMG Nashville/Mercury Records, Dover will release more new music in 2023. For more information, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.