Beyond the Gates Experience Reveals Guided Tours, On Sale Now

Black metal landmarks, spectacular nature, local culture, guided tours; get ready to explore Bergen with Beyond the Gates Experience!

Featuring:

Black Metal Landmarks w/ Tore Bratseth

Beyond the Black Metal Classics - a guided tour of Grieghallen w/ Pytten

+More TBA!

BEYOND THE GATES 2023 FESTIVAL PASSES

Beyond the Gates Festival is now revealing its second annual Beyond the Gates Experience, which offers special guided tours in the heart of Bergen (NO) by some of the Norwegian music scene's own icons! These once-in-a-headbanger-lifetime experiences will be offered to fans during the festival, which takes place from August 2-5, 2023 across several historic concert venues in the city.

The experience details are as follows:

Black Metal Landmarks with Tore Bratseth

Metal legend and storyteller bar none, Tore Bratseth (Old Funeral, The Batallion, Bömbers) will take you on a trip to the outskirts of Bergen to show visitors a series of key locations in the Norwegian black metal lore. The trip includes stops at the Lysekloster ruins, where a series of legendary photo and video shoots have taken place, as well as the bunker where Euronymous was photographed for the “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” promo cycle. Another stop on the trek is the location of the original Os Rock Club where Mayhem rehearsed before the recording “DMDS” in Grieghallen, and also regular rehearsal place for Old Funeral and Amputation.

This trip will go by bus from outside of Grieghallen (Nygårdsgaten).

Date: Thursday Aug 03 - 11:00 CET

Meet-up: Grieghallen 10:45 CET

Duration: Approx 3 hours

Black Metal LandmarksTHURSDAY TICKETS

Beyond the Black Metal Classics - a guided tour of Grieghallen with Pytten

If you want to get an in-depth look at how some of the most renowned black metal classics from the 90s came together, look no further! Legendary producer Pytten has offered to take the Beyond the Gates audience on a guided tour of Grieghallen, where he recorded seminal albums such as Enslaved’s Vikingligr Veldi, Frost and Eld, the first two Emperor albums, In the Nightside Eclipse and Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk, Gorgoroth’s Pentagram and Antichrist,Mayhem’s De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, and Immortal’s Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism, Battles in the North. Without a doubt, all of these records were instrumental in shaping what became the sound of the inimitable Norwegian Black Metal scene in the 90’s.

In an effort to make this an intimate experience for all attendees, there will only be a very limited number of tickets available for each group.

Date: Friday Aug 04 - 13:00 / Saturday Aug 05 - 13:00 CET

Duration: Approx 60 minutes

 Beyond the Black Metal ClassicsFRIDAY TICKETS

Beyond the Black Metal ClassicsSATURDAY TICKETS

“As a festival, Beyond the Gates is immediately lovable. Bergen is intrinsically part of that embrace… Sure, Norway’s expensive, but seeing the best bands out there, taking in a Tolkienesque fjord or two, pilgrimaging to Fantoft church, hitting up Gaahl’s art gallery (Galleri Fjalar) nestled in the quaint houses at Bryggen while Freyr gleefully and continually pisses rain on you from the heavens? All worth its weight in hordes of kroner.” - Decibel Magazine, December 2022 issue

Since the inception of the Beyond the Gates festival, fans have been coming to Bergen to see performances of their favorite Norwegian artists in their home environment. As most visitors know, nature and local culture has always been a poignant source of inspiration for the bands emerging from the Bergen scene. Yet again, Beyond the Gates will give all of the traveling fans the opportunity to get an unique insight into all aspects of the Norwegian Metal scene and the local culture in general. In that regard, we’re putting together a series of events before and during the festival so that all of you can discover what inspired – and still does - the Norwegian metal scene.

More special events will be announced, including an very special art gallery exhibition of a certain well-known singer and wine enthusiast at Bryggen in Bergen as well as guided tour to the infamous Fantoft Stave Church.

In addition, there will be exclusive listening parties, music and culture panels, in-depth live interviews, and a wealth of of events and activities that will give you a Beyond the Gates Experience that will last for a lifetime. Stay tuned for more...

The eleventh edition of Beyond the Gates will take place in the heart of Bergen, Norway from August 2 - August 5, 2023! The full lineup and daily schedules, which includes Dimmu Borgir's only performance in 2023 as well as special album sets from Deicide, Enslaved, and Primordial, can be found below!

This pummeling festival will take place for four days across multiple venues, including USF Verftet, Kulturhuset, and the legendary Grieghallen, where many seminal Norwegian black metal albums were recorded in the 90s.

Tickets can be found HERE.

WEDNESDAY AUG 02

USF Verftet

Deicide (performing Legion)

Possessed

Midnight

Bölzer

Grave Miasma

THURSDAY AUG 03

USF Verftet

Gorgoroth

Marduk

Blood Incantation

Negative Plane

The Ruins of Beverast

Venue X

Perturbator

The Day Shift - Kulturhuset

(Dolch)

Black Curse

Sijjin

FRIDAY AUG 04

Grieghallen

Kreator

Alcest

Primordial (performing To the Nameless Dead)

Eternal Champion

The Day Shift - Kulturhuset

In Twilight's Embrace

Stormkeep

Issolei

The Night Shift - Kulturhuset

Pentagram

SATURDAY AUG 05

Grieghallen - Grieghallen Messe XXMMIII

Dimmu Borgir (only performance of 2023)

Enslaved (performing Eld)

Taake

Aeternus

The Night Shift - Kulturhuset

Mare

Links:

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4 Day Festival Pass @ USF Verftet & Grieghallen NOK 3095

Weekend Pass @ Grieghallen NOK 1695

Wednesday Day Ticket @ USF Verftet NOK 945

Thursday Day Ticket @ USF Verftet NOK 945

Friday Day Ticket @ Grieghallen NOK 945

Saturday Day Ticket @ Grieghallen NOK 945

The Day & Night Shift Pass @ Kulturhuset NOK 795

Thursday The Day Shift @ Kulturhuset NOK 245

Friday The Day Shift @ Kulturhuset NOK 245

Friday The Night Shift @ Kulturhuset NOK 345

Saturday The Night Shift @ Kulturhuset NOK 245

Brantley Gilbert Celebrates 10X Platinum with New RIAA Certifications

6X PLATINUM “Bottoms Up” + 2X PLATINUM “One Hell Of An Amen” 
+ 2X PLATINUM “The Weekend”

Pictured (L-R): Big Machine Label Group’s Mike Rittberg and Scott Borchetta, Brantley Gilbert, The Valory Music Co.’s Ashley Sidoti, Chris Palmer and George Briner. | Photo Credit: Nick Rau

SYLOSIS - REVEAL VIDEO FOR VICIOUS NEW SINGLE 'DEADWOOD'

Modern metal pioneers SYLOSIS, helmed by Josh Middleton who also plays guitar for metalcore giants ARCHITECTS, have revealed the video for their vicious new single 'Deadwood'. The band's first new music of 2023 is a snarling cut of holistic savagery.

Watch the video for 'Deadwood' below.

Stream 'Deadwood' on all streaming services now at: https://sylosis.bfan.link/deadwood-3033.ema

SYLOSIS mastermind Josh Middleton comments "We’ve never pushed so hard to create something as special as this new music! Deadwood is the first taste of what is to be a very busy year of new Sylosis music…more news to come. 
 
Our focus is to write the best modern metal and it’s very exciting to see a new scene of metal fans and bands emerging for us all to keep developing and growing!"

SYLOSIS support LAMB OF GOD and KREATOR on the 21st March at the OVO Arena Wembley, London. Tickets are still available from sylosis-band.com

Blackened Death Metal Heavyweights THULCANDRA Unleash Album Title Track, "Hail The Abyss"!

New Album Out May 19, 2023 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE!

May 19, 2023 will see blackened death metal force THULCANDRA release their fifth studio album, entitled 'Hail The Abyss', via Napalm Records.

Following the recent release of their music video for first single "As I Walk Through The Gateway", today, the German four-piece has shared their diabolic album title track, "Hail The Abyss"!

The band’s forthcoming magnum opus proves yet again why they’re atop death metal’s malefic vedette. It showcases their affinity for dark, aggressive and mellifluous metal while the entire album rips and terrorizes with the intensity of hell. As always, THULCANDRA's about a vibe - there's always a unique "feel" that's distinctly old-school, but without the tired trappings of it.

Preparing to return from their debut US tour alongside FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, OBSCURA & WOLFHEART, guitarist/vocalist Steffen Kummerer comments about the new single:

"The title track of our upcoming album, 'Hail The Abyss', turned into a sharp and pushing composition that blends a balanced mix of black and death metal. The record turned out as we hoped it will, and the video produced by Grupa13 (Behemoth, Kreator, Arch Enemy) might be the most iconic clip we came up with in our 20 year long lasting career.“

Watch the New THULCANDRA Music Video for "Hail the Abyss"

THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the band unleashed their debut album, 'Fallen Angel’s Dominion', upon metaldom in 2010. The group, fronted by founding member and visionary Steffen Kummerer (also of Obscura fame), have tightened their hibernal grip on blackened death metal since. The desolate melodic emanations in follow-up studio records 'Under a Frozen Sun' (2011), 'Ascension Lost' (2015), and the chart-topping, 2021-album 'A Dying Wish', dedicated to late bassist Chris Kratzer, solidified THULCANDRA as a superior force, expertly thrusting the magic and mystery of mid-’90s melodic black-death metal into the modern era.

"With ‘Hail The Abyss’, we just count the 5th album within 20 years of Thulcandra“, Kummerer recently said. "A banger, and a diverse record that shows a unique blend of black and death metal, combined with classic heavy metal twin guitars. The album turned out excellent and Dan Swanö delivered a splendid mix - raw, natural and showcasing each individual musician on the record. ‘Hail The Abyss’ undoubtedly turned into a highlight of our long lasting career.“

'Hail the Abyss' is slated for release on May 19, 2023 via Napalm Records. Cooperation with renowned producer Dan Swanö (Dissection, Opeth, Katatonia) was compulsory, as was the re-invitation to cover-master Lochner.

Pre-Order 'Hail The Abyss' HERE!

'Hail The Abyss' will be available in the following formats:

=> 1CD Digipak, incl. Bonustracks

=> 1CD Jewel Case

=> 1LP Gatefold Black

=> 1LP Gatefold Silver

=> Ltd. Die Hard Vinyl Boxset (contains several highly collectable items, all packed in wooden box)

=> Digital Album

=> CD Digipak + Shirt Bundle

THULCANDRA are:

Steffen Kummerer – Guitars & Vocals

Mariano Delastik – Guitars

Carsten Schorn – Bass

Alessandro Delastik – Drums

IRON MAIDEN: LEGACY OF THE BEAST Announces MOTÖRHEAD In-Game Collaboration

Iron Maiden: Legacy Of The Beast Joins Forces With The Iconic Mascot Of Legendary English Band, Motörhead For The Latest In-Game Event Aptly Titled: ‘Born To Raise Hell’

Event Kicks-Off At 5 pm PST Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Download The Game Here: https://go.onelink.me/moeS/34byjq08

Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast free-to-play mobile game is excited to announce another  major in-game collaboration, this time with Motörhead. 

A new year brings a list of new in-game collaborations. Teaming up in the past couple of years with musical heavyweights such as Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch and Ghost.  Legacy of the Beast is very excited to partner with  Motörhead’s iconic mascot Snaggletooth in the free-to-play game! This exciting collaboration has culminated in a new dungeon event called Born to Raise Hell, whose storyline is also inspired by the lyrics and albums of Motörhead.

The dungeon itself is set on the legendary Sunset Strip which has a long history of being a hub of rock music and nightlife.  In the 1980s it was a popular destination for bands such Motörhead who played at clubs such as the Whisky a Go Go and the Rainbow Bar & Grill becoming a second home to their legendary frontman, Lemmy.  

In this new week-long event, fans and players will journey into the neighborhood of Sunset Boulevard where gangs are running rampant and it’s a time of chaos. Syndicates are at war to gain power, influence, and profit.  Snaggletooth teams up with Wasteland Eddie to take to the streets to clear out the roaming rival gang before they reach a level of organized crime. If they’re able to take down the gang’s leader, could it bring an end to the territorial dispute and rebuild the city?

Meet Snaggletooth Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 5 pm PT in ‘Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast’ mobile game during the Born to Raise Hell Event.

When asked about bringing the legend of Motorhead and Snaggletooth into the Legacy of the Beast universe, Todd Singerman, Motorhead's manager said,

“We are very excited to partner with Navigator Games and Legacy of the Beast to bring to life the Snaggletooth as a playable character in an environment inspired by the Hollywood strip and venues close to the band and Lemmy. There feels no more fitting place to battle baddies than outside the Rainbow!”

In Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, metal and RPG gaming fans take on the role of the band's iconic mascot, Eddie who travels across a spectacularly diverse array of worlds by traveling through time in captivating 3D environments. Eddie appears in many forms, each a part of Iron Maiden's rich history, and each with a set of special powers and abilities. 

“It’s an honour to have one of the most original and iconic metal mascots in the form of Motorheads Snaggletooth joining Iron Maiden’s Eddie in Legacy of the Beast.” said Will Moore CEO of Navigator Games, “Creating this character with Motorhead’s management has been a huge opportunity to pay our respects to Motorhead who many of us at Navigator Games have respected since we were teens first discovering metal”

Players can earn the Snaggletooth character for FREE from our newest login calendar starting Wednesday, March 15th 5pm PT. Log in any 7 days between March 15th 5pm PT and April 14th at 5pm PT to earn awesome rewards including the Snaggletooth on the 7th day!

Over the years the game has expanded to include 38 dungeons and 6 story worlds, from the pits of Hell, Ancient Egypt, and World War II to the far future, with hundreds of characters including over 100 Eddies based on classic Maiden album covers. A vast array of enemies - corrupt Demons (Lucifer, Baphomet), Gods (Horus, Osiris, Odin) and Monsters, a bloody Player vs. Player Battle Arena, and a ruthless Gauntlet feature designed to satisfy new players and hardcore long-term players. The ‘Clans’ feature allows players to join forces with their blood brothers to complete team tasks and face off against monstrous Raid Bosses. All to an in-game soundtrack of close to 60 Iron Maiden tracks including - The Trooper, Where Eagles Dare, Aces High, and more. 

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, is an action-packed, free-to-play mobile game available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play.

For more information please visit - http://www.ironmaidenlegacy.com

Download the game by clicking here -  https://go.onelink.me/moeS/ovsk6i00

ABOUT NAVIGATOR GAMES:

Founded in 2016, Navigator Games is home to a dynamic and enthusiastic team of video game developers based out of Vancouver, Canada. The studio’s mission is to create truly unique and engaging video games that push the boundaries. This talented team is built upon a wealth of experience accumulated from Activision, EA Games, Ubisoft, Microsoft, Disney, GREE, Radical, Hothead, Acronym, Capcom & IUGO. Its main title, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, will celebrate its 7th Anniversary on July 5th, 2023.

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast was first launched in 2016. Players battle as Eddie, Iron Maiden’s famed undead mascot, in his many forms across amazing worlds inspired by Iron Maiden's rich imagery and music. Eddie’s quest to gather the pieces of his fragmented soul sees him fighting legions of unrelenting enemies and teaming up with powerful heroes pulled straight from Iron Maiden lore. Iron Maiden is intimately involved in character creation and story content, ensuring everything lives up to the Maiden name and brings their vision to life. 

The game also features monthly dungeons and special events where players can participate to earn rare rewards and new characters based on Maiden songs or themes. These have included the demon-infested Infernal Dungeon, Halloween Dungeons such as The Haunted Boneyard, and the foreboding Raven’s Altar guarded by the fearsome Raven Witch. With the launch of Iron Maiden’s most recent live album ‘Nights of the Dead “Legacy of the Beast” Live in Mexico City’, every November, Legacy of the Beast celebrates Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a DotD themed dungeon and characters.Most recently Senjustu Eddie was introduced as he was inspired by the cover of Iron Maiden's latest album.

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast has been #1 mobile RPG in multiple markets, with over 4.5 million players worldwide having downloaded the game to do battle against the Beast and his Hordes! In 2018 the band launched the “Legacy of the Beast” stadium tour in Europe. The 'Legacy of the Beast’ tour stage set featured worlds and characters from the game. Following the monumental success of the European & US tours in 2018 & 2019 across 82 dates, Iron Maiden completed the final leg of the Legacy of the Beast World Tour in October 2022.

Download the game NOW: https://go.onelink.me/moeS/34byjq08

ABOUT MOTÖRHEAD 

An English rock band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister, Motörheadquickly rose to great prominence in the British punk and heavy metal scenes. Although they changed their line-up several times, Motörhead never compromised or changed their unique, raging sound, which saw the band and their music become a lifestyle for many people from all genres, whether rockers, punks or alternative. As a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades and particularly No Sleep ‘till Hammersmith cemented Motörhead’s reputation as a top-tier rock band.

The band is ranked number 26 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. Motörhead released 22 studio albums, 13 live recordings, 12 compilation albums, and four EPs over a career spanning 45 years. The Motörhead legacy (and lifestyle) lives strongly on through their music and loyal fans, with the band garnering a nomination for the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

For more information, visit https://imotorhead.com/

Follow @OfficialMotorhead on Instagram and Facebook @myMotorhead on Twitter.

For Motorhead Fan Pages, follow @motorheadfanpage

Find Iron Maiden: Legacy Of The Beast Online

IronMaidenLegacy.com

NECROFIER Announces New Album, Shares First Single + Music Video

Texan black metal outlaws NECROFIER will be releasing their second full-length, 'Burning Shadows in the Southern Night,' on June 2, 2023 via Season of Mist Underground Activists! The album artwork, tracklist, and details can be found below! In celebration, the band is now sharing the vicious new single, "Burnt by the Sacred Flame," along with a music video! The song and video can be found below.

The record was recorded at legendary Studio G in Brooklyn, NY by  6xGrammy nominated and 1x Latin Grammy nominated engineer, producer, and musician Joel Hamilton (UNSANE, IGGY POP, TOM WAITS).

Necrofier comments:
"For where I am, for where I am not
For where I go, and where I have been, I burned my soul into this record"

'Burning Shadows in the Southern Night' is now available for pre-order HEREand can be pre-saved on streaming services HERE.

Deep within the scorching cauldron of Texas, the alchemists of Necrofier have brewed another potent dose of American black metal with their sophomore full-length, ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night.’ The Houston four-piece honors the time-tested virtues of traditional black and heavy metal, even taking an organic sonic approach, tapping seven-time Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Joel Hamilton (Unsane, Tom Waits, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, etc.) to lend his magic touch for a natural sound. 

“The goal going into the new record was to start setting ourselves apart from our contemporaries,” explains Necrofier drummer Dobber Beverly. “One of those ways was changing what the record sounded like. Moving away from the clinical and sterile nature that most productions suffer from and back into a real room with real instruments and performances. Our friend and esteemed producer/engineer Joel Hamilton had expressed interest in venturing back into the metal world and offered to make the record with us at his facility, Studio G Brooklyn. With a full vintage Neve front end and a host of Telefunken and Neumann microphones we tracked a record the old way, mostly. The results will speak for themselves hopefully, as this record breathes and spits fire wherever it’s played.” 

“Joel is one of the world's best engineers,” adds Necrofier guitarist and vocalist Bakka. “Dobber and Joel have become good friends since they recorded the last Oceans of Slumber album with him. After that, Joel wanted to record something heavy, so we made the trip to New York City to record in his legendary studio. It was an amazing experience in a great studio; besides having all the gear, he also created an environment where we challenged ourselves and brough everything up to the next level.” 

‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ doesn’t just simply pick off where Necrofier’s debut album left off, but displays a conscientious effort to double down on the elements that made ‘Prophecies of Eternal Darkness’ successful. The solos are more plentiful and intricate, the hooks are more anthemic, and the overall musicianship is bolder and more daring. Speaking of the band’s evolution, Bakka explains, “I think this collection of songs represents us very well. We have grown together as a band and it shows in the new songs. Also, for this record we flew to NYC and recorded all day long for 10 days straight. I love recording this way because it captures a certain magic. The whole band is immersed in the process and it's all we would think, do, live and breathe during the process.” 

Another core facet of Necrofier’s allure is being a black metal band from Texas. “Where you live always helps shape someone,” says Bakka. “It helps shape our style and tone in ways, it’s hot most of the year, so as we burn, it gives us warmer tones and more of a heavy metal influence than when compared to our brothers from the North. Also, Texas has a style all of its own; everything is heavier, louder and we are always trying to outdo the rest of the world.” 
To that avail, Necrofier isn’t your typical black metal band, and so this isn’t your typical black metal record as there’s a healthy amount of traditional metal influences, particularly within the guitar work. While conceptually, the band doesn’t heavily rely on Satanic themes, exploring deeper human philosophies and the occult like burning for your dreams or spiraling out on a psychedelic trip and exploring the beyond. “While there isn’t overt satanic worship in the lyrics, I would still say that he is a friend of ours,” Bakka cheekily says. “There are Occult themes on this record, but at the same time, it does take a philosophical approach.” 

Further illustrating the influence of their environment, Necrofier also heavily explores one of Southern America’s most fabled myths. “The new record touches on selling your soul at the crossroads,” adds Bakka. “I like to take a different approach and touch on the elements of the esoteric world and dive into the forbidden or hidden that surrounds us in our lives every day.” 
As the Texan black metal outlaws saddle up for record two, they are leading the charge as one of the contemporary purveyors of black metal revivalism. ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ is certain to elicit a sense of nostalgia for those who dare to lay ears on this vicious new offering.  

Lineup:
Bakka – Vocals, Guitar
Semir Ozerkan – Guitars
Dobber Beverly – Drums
Mat Valentine - Bass

Guest Musicians:
Cammie Beverly (Oceans of Slumber) – Vocals on “The All Seeing Shadows” and “The Fall From Heaven”

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Necrofier 
https://twitter.com/necrofier 
https://www.instagram.com/necrofier/ 
https://necrofier.bandcamp.com

Producer/Sound Engineer/Mixing: Joel Hamilton at Studio G, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Mastering: Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering

Cover Art: Burney

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/necrofierbsitsn

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

Invent Animate Share "Without a Whisper" Video — WATCH

NEW ALBUM HEAVENER ARRIVES MARCH 17 VIA UNFD

Progressive metalcore head-turners INVENT ANIMATE are gearing up for the imminent release of their new album HEAVENER. It arrives March 17 via UNFD. Pre-order it here.

They've just shared the video for the new single "Without a Whisper." Watch it below.

The song tackles a deeply personal topic and invites some intense introspection. The visual finds the band performing while once again cloaked in neutral attire and surrounded by florals that represent the ebbs and flows of nature. 

"'Without a Whisper' is about my grandmother dying, and me having to confront death for the first time," says guitarist Keaton Goldwire. "As someone who's not religious, it was the first time I had to really ask myself what happens in the after life. The song is me hoping, even though I don't believe, that she's in a place like heaven. 'I know I've been there before with you' is my way of saying I know we've been together in happiness, in a state I imagine as heaven before."

Invent Animate will remain on the road through the spring, as well. They have booked dates with Currents and Like Moths to Flames, as well as with Bad Omens and ERRA. All dates are below.

INVENT ANIMATE ON TOUR:
WITH CURRENTS, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES. + FOREIGN HANDS: 
5/11 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
5/12 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
5/13 — Toronto, ON — Velvet Underground
5/14 — Detroit, MI — The Shelter

WITH BAD OMENS + ERRA:
5/17 — Birmingham, AL — Iron City
5/18 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal 
5/20 — Asheville, NC — Orange Peel
5/21 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
5/23 — Raleigh, NC — Ritz Raleigh
5/25 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/26 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection
5/27 — St. Louis, MO — Pointfest
5/28 — Fort Wayne, IN — Clyde's
5/30 — Des Moines, IA — Horizon Event Centre
6/1 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral
6/2 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theatre
6/3 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
6/4 — Wichita, KS — Cotillion Ballroom
 
WITH CURRENTS, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, + FOREIGN HANDS: 
6/6 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
6/8  — Asbury Park, NJ — Asbury Lanes
6/9 — Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry

INVENT ANIMATE ARE:
Marcus Vik — Vocals
Keaton Goldwire — Guitars
Trey Celaya — Drums
Caleb Sherraden — Bass

I Prevail Drop "Deep End" Video — WATCH

NEW ALBUM TRUE POWER OUT NOW VIA FEARLESS RECORDS

Platinum-certified and twice GRAMMY-nominated Michigan rock powerhouse I PREVAIL — Brian Burkheiser (vocals), Eric Vanlerberghe (vocals), Steve Menoian (guitars/bass), Dylan Bowman (guitars), and Gabe Helguera (drums) — released their monumental new record TRUE POWER via Fearless Records last year. It was followed by a sold out, two-leg tour across the U.S. and Canada.

Today, the band has shared the video for the new single "Deep End," directed by Jensen Noen. Watch it here.

'"Deep End" showcases I Prevail's deftness with dynamics, vacillating between tempos and emotions before the final fadeout. The song's message is as powerful as its melody, and that's precisely why the song takes hold from start to finish. 

"'Deep End' felt special from the day we wrote it," the band says. "Being one of the most introspective tracks on the record, it became a reflection on an attempt to stop battling certain things about yourself and instead learning to accept them as a part of who you are. There's a peace to be found in that. Overall, this track allowed us to evolve the softer side of our band and we're incredibly proud of it."

I Prevail, who are currently on a headline tour of the UK, will return to the road in the U.S. this spring, supporting Godsmack. All dates are below. The band will announce further tour plans soon so stay tuned.

I PREVAIL ON TOUR:
WITH GODSMACK:
5/4 — Denver, CO KBPI — Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
5/6 — Phoenix, AZ KUPD — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
5/7 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
5/9 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
5/10 — Bonner Springs, KS — Azura Amphitheater
5/12 — Oklahoma City, OK KATT — The Zoo Amphitheatre
5/13 — The Woodlands, TX — The Buzz at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
5/14 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion
5/17 — Birmingham, AL — Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
5/18 — Atlanta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
5/20 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville*
5/21 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion
5/23 — Franklin, TN — Firstbank Amphitheater
5/25 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival*
*Festival

MORE MUSIC FROM I PREVAIL:
"There's Fear In Letting Go"
"Body Bag"
"Self-Destruction"
"Bad Things"

ABOUT I PREVAIL:
Rising to an arena level and receiving two Grammy nominations — Best Rock Album for Trauma, and Best Metal Performance for crushing lead single "Bow Down," I Prevail proved that they were built to last. To date, they've racked up more than 2.7 billion global streams, are approaching 600 million YouTube views, and saw their "Hurricane" single top Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in 2020: officially the top song on U.S. rock radio at the time. A number of their singles have now been certified Gold and Platinum, and they have been praised by press far and wide, including Forbes, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and NPR. I Prevail further affirm their position among the genre's elite with TRUE POWER.

Hard Southern Rock Band 13South Drop Second Single “High Enuff” to all major platforms via G4L Records

Stream/Download "High Enuff" HERE

Southern Rockers 13South drop second single “High Enuff” from their upcoming self-titled record High Enuff.

“'High Enuff' is a tongue-in-cheek song, a call to arms for youth and the old schoolers still in their prime. Hopefully everyone else is reminded of that first taste of freedom of letting go of the cares of the world before you feel the weight of the world later in life,”said Chris Blevins (co-founder).

Coming from the backwoods of Magnolia, MS, 13South have been described as “If Lynyrd Skynyrd and Junkyard had a baby.” These Hard Southern Rockers have dredged through adversity and the windfalls of life to bring you their upcoming album. The songs are fun, rebellious, and renderings of the lifestyle and mystique of this band.

Junkyard’s Tim Mosher calls “High Enuff,” – “A great swinging groove with plenty of attitude into a big hook filled chorus.”

Founded by long time Southern Hard Rockers Chris Blevins (Vocals, Guitar) and Bradley Berryhill (Bass) in 2022, they are signed by G4L Records. With their previous band Voodoo13, they have toured all over the Southeast and then some, and have shared the stage with greats: Junkyard, Jackyl, Better Than Ezra, Warrant, Great White, John Corabi, Candlebox, Trixter, Blacktop Mojo, Them Dirty Roses, The Nixons, Adelitas Way, Wicked Wisdom, Buck Cherry, Faster Pussycat, Naked Beggars, Rehab, Sponge, Alice In Chains, Josh Todd Band, Black Stone Cherry, Ra, and Powerman 5000.

13South 2023 Tour Dates:

• 3/31: Duluth, GA @ Sweetwater Bar & Grill
• 4/1: Nashville, TN @ 404 Bar
• 5/19: Natchez, MS @ Locust Alley
• 5/20: Chalmette, LA @ Battlefield Bar
• 7/29: Owensboro, KY @ Milligan's Bar
• 8/18: Miamisburg, OH @ Big A's BBQ
• 8/19: Cincinnati, OH @ MVP’s Sports Bar & Grill
• 12/14: Yarmouth, MA @ The Music Room
• 12/15: Concord, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Stage
• 12/16: Frenchtown, NJ @ Arties Bar & Grill

Listen: “High Enuff” HERE

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OVERKILL Release Visualizer For Second Single, "Wicked Place"

Release Video Visualizer For Second Single, "Wicked Place"

Pre-Order Available Here:
 https://bfan.link/Overkill-Scorched

For four decades, OVERKILL have been the trailblazers in producing some of the most signature moments in the world of metal. On April 14th, the New Jersey Thrash legends will bludgeon your ears with their twentieth studio album, entitled Scorched via Nuclear Blast Records.

Today, the band release their second single entitled, "Wicked Place". The track offers undeniable blues elements that give off old-school Rock N Roll feels. Check out the visualizer for “Wicked Place” below.

Listen to "Wicked Placed" on all streaming platforms: https://bfan.link/Overkill-WickedPlace

OVERKILL Bobby Blitz comments, "One of my favorite rides on the record, a big thick groove reminiscent of days gone by, with a modern punch in the snoot! Get Wicked!"

Scorched offered a new recording environment as all members were able to record on their own. The mixing of the record was handled by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy. Johnny Rodd helped with producing vocals, and finally, Maor Appelbaum handled the mastering and adding finishing touches. The band returned to artist Travis Smith to create the album cover art. 

Scorched will be available in the following formats:

• CD Jewel

• Fluorescent Green Cassette (Limited to 400 worldwide)

• Longbox (Limited to 1,000 worldwide) 

  • CD Jewel

  • Button

  • Sticker

• Double LP

  • Black

  • Aztec Gold (Limited to 2,500 worldwide)

  • Fresh Green (Limited to 1,000 worldwide)

  • Trans Amber w. Fluorescent Green

OVERKILL are expanding their reach but don’t be fooled, the band will remain the filthy, massive gutter thrashers that we all know and love.

Pre-order Scorched in the format of your choice here: https://bfan.link/Overkill-Scorched

Below is the track listing for Scorched:
1. Scorched
2. Goin' Home
3. The Surgeon
4. Twist OF The Wick
5. Wicked Place
6. Won't Be Comin Back
7. Fever
8. Harder They Fall
9. Know Her Name
10. Bag O' Bones

OVERKILL will be heading overseas this Spring for their "Killfest" European tour supporting the new album. The 14-day trek will kick off on April 13th and feature labelmates and Bay area legends HEATHEN. For the tour, OVERKILL will offer VIP tickets that include the opportunity to hang out with the band and take pictures. Only 20 VIP tickets will be available for each show,

General admission tickets and VIP tickets for the tour can be purchased here: https://overkill.deinetickets.de 

The gentlemen of OVERKILL are:
Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth - Vocals
D.D. Verni - Bass
Dave Linsk - Lead Guitar
Derek Tailer - Rhythm Guitar
Jason Bittner - Drums

Pre-order your copy of Scorched here: https://bfan.link/Overkill-Scorched

The Acacia Strain Announce ANOTHER New Album + Share Snippet of "basin of vows" Visualizer — WATCH😮

SURPRISE!

THE ACACIA STRAIN ANNOUNCE ANOTHER NEW ALBUM

FAILURE WILL FOLLOW TO ARRIVE MAY 12 VIA RISE RECORDS

BAND SHARES 57-SECOND PREVIEW VISUALIZER FOR "BASIN OF VOWS" — WATCH + LISTEN

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ALBUM STEP INTO THE LIGHT ALSO ARRIVES MAY 12 

TOUR WITH FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, FULL OF HELL, + PRIMITIVE MAN IN FULL SWING

Remember when THE ACACIA STRAIN — vocalist Vincent Bennett; guitarists Devin Shidaker and Mike Mulholland; bassist Griffin Landa; and drummer Kevin Boutot — said they might just surprise fans again after announcing their new album STEP INTO THE LIGHT, out May 12 via Rise Records.

Well, they just served up said surprise by announcing ANOTHER new album on deck this year. 

The band will also drop failure will follow on May 12, as well. Pre-order it here. 

failure will follow showcases the sludgier side of the band, as evidenced by the new single "basin of vows." Watch the 57-second preview of the song via the visualizer 

"This is a split timeline. Which side of the coin did you end up on?," says Bennett.

Early love for the new TAS material has been intense and copious! Rock Sound stated that the band "goes harder than absolutely everybody else." Brooklyn Vegan lauded the track as "enough to get us very intrigued about what else they might have up their sleeves." Elsewhere, Revolver tipped the band on their 55 Most Anticipated Albums of 2023 list.  

The Acacia Strain are currently on tour with Fit For an Autopsy, Full of Hell, and Primitive Man. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

THE ACACIA STRAIN ON TOUR:
WITH  FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY,  FULL OF HELL, + PRIMITIVE MAN:
3/15 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
3/17 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
3/18 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
3/19 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
3/20 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
3/21 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
3/22 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater 
3/24 — Dallas, TX — Amplified Live
3/25 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live 
3/26 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
3/28 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
3/29 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
3/30 — Greensboro, NC — Arizona Pete's
3/31 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
4/1 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium

THE ACACIA STRAIN RECORD RELEASE SHOWS:
FEATURING ESCUELA GRIND, VOMIT FORTH, + CHAINED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN:
5/19 — Syracuse, NY — The Lost Horizon
5/20 — Albany, NY — Empire Underground
5/21 — Portland, ME — The Cavern

HAMMERFALL Present Lyric Video For Remixed & Remastered Version Of "Riders Of The Storm"

In 2023 HAMMERFALL are celebrating the success of Crimson Thunder achieving Platinum status in Sweden. Continuing their retrospective series, the band will be releasing their very own 20-Year Anniversary edition via Nuclear Blast on April, 28th.

Their fourth studio album has been remixed and remastered by Fredrik Nordstrom, and this definitive version will include previously unreleased pre-production tracks, a brand-new medley and live acoustic songs.

Today, the band presents a brand new lyric video for their old classic 
´Riders Of The Storm´, in remixed and remastered version.

Frontman Joacim Cans comments on the song: "This mid tempo, riff based song instantly became a live hit for both the band and the fans. I just love it when the crowd starts to jump in the beginning when the beat kicks in! Even though the lyrical theme is a bit on the dystopian side there is a positive vibe and energy, with a feeling of hope, within the music. A feeling of hope that eventually also can be found in the lyrics."

The lyric video is created using the illustrations from the Crimson Thunder comic book which comes included with the vinyl formats.

Pre-order / listen here: https://hammerfall.bfan.link/riders-of-the-storm.ema  
 

Crimson Thunder 20-Year-Anniversary Edition comes in following formats:

Digital Album 

3CD Digi Box 

Platinum Edition - 2LP Trifold Silver Vinyl 

Crimson Edition - 2LP Trifold Marbled Red /Black Vinyl 

Thunder Edition - 2LP Trifold Marbled Blue/White/Black

Check out the tour dates here!

Europe:
24.03.23 SE Örebro - Frimis Salonger
25.03.23 SE Karlstad – Nöjesfabriken
31.03.23 SE Skövde - Skövde Kulturhus
01.04.23 SE Huskvarna - Folkets Park
14.04.23 SE Sundsvall - Club Deströyer
15.04.23 SE Umeå – Nolia
20.04.23 SE Malmö – Kulturbolaget
21.04.23 SE Kalmar - Kalmar Salen
22.04.23 SE Sälen – Högfjällshotellet
27.04.23 SE Stockholm – Cirkus
05.05.23 DE Bochum - RuhrCongress *with Helloween
06.05.23 DE Hamburg – Sporthalle *with Helloween

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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Indie pop outfit The Mystery Plan releases 'Big Bliss', previewing new 'Haunted Organic Machines' LP

"Pure sensual dreamtronica awash in haunting melodies. It's guaranteed to set the serotonin flowing in the farthest recesses of any late night minds" – Guitar Magazine

"A delicious smorgasbord for varied tastes - from chill out to dark dreamery and even massively beautiful modern classical music with a near-mystifying delivery" – The Big Takeover Magazine

"A chilled, dreamy, hypnotic sound... and the Beth Gibbons-esque vocals of Amy Herring" – Overblown Magazine

"Beguiling... immerses the listener in a dream world of suggestion and fantasy, a melodic landscape of wonder, but an encounter equally evocative of the real world we all embrace" ~ Ringmaster Review


North Carolina indie pop outfit The Mystery Plan present the single 'Big Bliss', previewing their forthcoming 'Haunted Organic Machines' LP (their seventh full length album and 13th major release), to be released via American boutique label 10mm Omega Recordings.

This new single, which features Amy Herring on vocals, takes us to the opposite end of the spectrum from their recently-released lead track and 'What A Day' EP, a scrumptious dose of bliss-pop.

"'Big Bliss" is about feeling all the horrible things that humans do to each other while simultaneously feeling so grateful for the art that my husband brings to my life. (Regrettably) we arere news junkies in our home. The constant stream of sadness and devastation was breaking me down. I was crying daily and had to switch to waterproof mascara in an attempt to hide my tears," says Amy Herring.

A staple on the local music scene, the Charlotte-based collective started in 2010 as a duo with Jason Herring and Paul Jensen (Fetchin' Bones / the Interstellars)writing and producing everything. Jason's wife, Amy Herring, then joined. Several years later, the line-up was rounded out with Otis Hughes, Patty McLaughlin Thomas and Jefferson Chester. 

Produced and mixed by Jason Herring and Rob Tavaglione, 'Haunted Organic Machines' finds the band exploring new, but familiar territory from spacey dance grooves, to spooky, moody dream pop and everything that goes with it.

The Mystery Plan is very prolific, their latest releases involving legendary producer John Fryer (This Mortal Coil, Black Needle Noise), known for seminal releases by Love and Rockets, Dead Can Dance, Nine Inch Nails, Swans, Clan of Xymox, Xmal Deutschland and Stabbing Westward, among others. This collaboration shaped The Mystery Plan albums 'Queensland Ballroom', 'Zsa Zsa' and 'You Also Have Eyes', plus an epic remix on the 'Thought Bubbles'record.

'Big Bliss' is now available digitally via Bandcamp, while the 'What a Day' EP is also available via Spotify and Apple Music. On March 31, the full ''Haunted Organic Machines' album will be released, both digitally and on CD.

CREDITS
Produced by Jason Herring and Rob Tavaglione
Additional production on "What A Day (Disco)" by That Guy Smitty
Recorded at Bulls Hit Records and Catalyst Recording in Charlotte, NC
Mastered by Rob Tavaglione at Catalyst Recording in Charlotte, NC
Sample on 'What a Day (Disco)' by Erykah Badu
Performed by The Mystery Plan (Amy Herring, Jefferson Chester, Patty McLaughlin-Thomas, Otis Hughes and Jason Herring)
Artist photos by Daniel Coston
Album cover photo by Smitty @that_guys_polaroids
Layout by Michelle Rackley at Clear Design


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Avant Garde Black Metal Band HENGET Reveals Music Video for New Song, "Henkivallat"

Guitarist Jesse J. Heikkinen (The Abbey, Iterum Nata) and vocalist King Aleijster de Satan (King Satan, Saturnian Mist) have teamed up for a mind-bending progressive black metal project, HENGET. The emerging Finnish band is now sharing another dark and unnerving music video for the brand new single, "Henkivallat," which can be found below.

Drawing inspiration from the world of occult and the ways of ancient Shamanism, 'Beyond North Star' depicts a violent hallucinatory journey to the depths of the mind and beyond with a psychedelic outlook. 

HENGET comments: "Reflecting our musical roots in extreme metal, ’Henkivallat’ is the most straightforward song of our debut album. With the lyrics written in Finnish, this song is a homage to our homeland’s mythology and folklore, offering the listener to catch some echoes from an ancient and strongly spiritual world view, once flourished in the deep North."

HENGET will be debuting its first full-length, 'Beyond North Star,' on May 18, 2023 via Season of Mist!

Pre-orders are now available HERE. The album can be pre-saved on various digital platforms HERE.

The creation process has always been a very fascinating riddle isn’t it? After all, there’s no strict formula. Some spent weeks, months or even years meticulously working on every tiny detail over and over again until it feels perfect while others just have to let it all out, no matter how it all comes out, it just has to. And no, no matter how hard you try, you can’t force it. You just can’t. You need to have that vision, that unstoppable yearning to turn your dreams into reality. 

King Aleijster de Satan has long stopped asking himself all those questions. Although he’s only thirty-four years old, the Tampere based Finn is a bullet-proof veteran of the black metal scene: he used to run and sign bands for Saturnal Records. He also ran the Blackvox studio from 2013 to 2020 where he recorded multiple bands. Purely on the musical front, besides being the long-time standing frontman of Saturnian Mist he also because various experiences, in Arvet among others. But with the industrial rumblings of King Satan, he’s learnt to expand his mind and look over all those useless fences to see what lied beyond. In the end, it’s all about being free both as an individual and as an artist, to go where your instincts and muse take you, no matter what.   

And nothing encapsulates more this quest for freedom than HENGET. As a matter of fact, it lies at the very center of it as most of the music AND lyrics were on purpose improvised on the spot. Ever tried to capture lightning in a bottle? King Aleijster de Satan and his comrade Jesse Heikkinen just did with HENGET first album, Beyond North Star, Heikkinen having proved to be quite a versatile artist since dabbling with ‘progressive esoteric folk’ with Iterum Nata, the equally ‘out there’ Hexvessel or The Abbey.

“When I got in the studio to do the vocals, I only had various notes, sometimes hastily written on a small piece of paper and more or less some kind of loose structures to go with it. Most of them I gathered in between 2016 and 2019 after, let’s say experimenting quite a bit. I admit natural psychedelics and other shamanic methods influenced me a lot to reach another level of consciousness, besides my long interest towards the occult and mysticism. Those weren’t meant to get lost into but instead to be used as mere tools to help me opening new doors in my brain, a bit like a shaman would do when engaged in a ritual to reach a trance like of state. That’s also why I booked a two weeks session just for the vocals: I needed that amount of space to really dive in my subconscious. Overall, that was one of most intense recording experience I ever had but I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone because the toll you have to pay once it’s done is pretty heavy.” 

Originally, the pair planned to unite in Saturnian Mist but then, Jesse “had to move to another city and it made things too complicated. But we still wanted to work together as he is probably the best songwriter I know. And since I had this idea for this other thing where I knew I wanted to push the limits and go over the edge in terms of songwriting, I needed somebody of his calibre.” “Indeed, Aleijster approached during summer 2021” confirms the multi-instrumentist. “He had a quite clear vision of what kind of concept he wanted to do lyrically speaking for a long time. It did coincide with my own desire to express something personal yet aggressively, an urge I hadn’t felt in a long time. Based on his background, we agreed this should happen within some kind of black metal frame but without still paying attention to much conventions or rules. I was given free rein to do whatever I felt like and I quickly realized I wanted it to be quite intuitive while making sure the music would be as crazy as possible, like some typhoon swallowing everything in its path… So using mostly vintage instrumentation, I recorded most of the music by myself in my own studio, pushing the button ‘rec’ and then totally letting myself go, following Aleijster ‘automatic writing’ method and ending up with some pretty interesting result.”
 
There’s something strangely seductive about the eight tracks included on Beyond North Star, as if the listeners were invited to enter some alternative and colourful place, dangerous and scary yet always otherworldly. Some may argue that all along you will most likely cross there the ghosts of Dødheimsgård, Arcturus or King Crimson. But Aleijster remains pretty reluctant to label it but “if we really need to, I guess it’s avant-garde black metal.” After hesitating with Henkivallat (‘spiritual realms’), which they ended up using as a songtitle instead, the name HENGET was chosen because of its double meaning as it can be translated both as ‘life’ but also ‘spirits’, “a perfect name for an occult band”. Beyond North Star is a “loose” concept album, like one long journey, even if the songs are not exactly tied up together. Something the 70’s prog rock loving Jesse is quite happy with while its title is a reference to that actual spiritual journey the listeners are about to undertake. One they will never forget.

Three ambitious music videos in total have been shot already to promote the album and HENGET has gathered a full line-up in order to start playing live. Saturnian Mist drummer Ville Rissanen was the first one to be asked, soon followed by Lasse Launimaa, a teenage years friend of Jesse who also plays in cult symphonic black metal band Thyrane on keyboards.
  
Recording studio: 
Space Junk Studio, Tampere, Finland (Drums)
Beyond North Star, Salo, Finland
Studio Sampolaaris, Tampere, Finland (Vocals)

Producer / sound engineer:
Produced by Jesse J. Heikkinen & King Aleijster de Satan
Sound engineering: Kimmo Nyyssönen (Drums), Jesse J. Heikkinen, King Aleijster de Satan

Mixing studio and engineer:
Beyond North Star Studio & Jesse J. Heikkinen

Mastering studio and engineer:
Wavecrawler Audio & Teemu Iso-Kulmala

Line-up:
King Aleijster de Satan – Vocals
Jesse J. Heikkinen – Guitars, additional keys
Lasse J. Launimaa – Keyboards 
Ville J. Rissanen – Drums

Cover artwork: 
M.T. Salminen

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

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

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

THE HELLFREAKS Unleash Third Single, "Weeping Willow" + Official Music Video

Addictive New Album, 'Pitch Black Sunset',

Out April 14, 2023 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE!

Hungary’s hottest upstarts THE HELLFREAKS are ready to serve another dose of their skillfully-combined modern metal blend, featuring heavy post-hardcore and skate punk influences galore. Topped with a mix of delicate clean vocals and aggressive screams, they are primed to drop jaws around the world! With over a million Spotify spins of their most popular hit “Men In Grey”, THE HELLFREAKS are off to a flying start with their upcoming fifth album, 'Pitch Black Sunset', out April 14, 2023 via Napalm Records.

Showing off the band’s versatility and unquestionable talent, their third single, “Weeping Willow”, leans towards modern electronic metal. With a drastic change towards the end - the dark and eerily atmospheric track surprises the listener with extraordinary vocalist Zsuzsa “Shakey Sue“ Radnóti’s impressive core-breaking shouts. “Weeping Willow”comes along with a smashing, highly-energetic official video, proving once more that THE HELLFREAKS don’t compromise on any rules and defy norms.



Waving the flag of a new generation of metal and punk, THE HELLFREAKS are experts in the fusion of punk subgenres and chart-storming modern metal.

THE HELLFREAKS state on “Weeping Willow”:

"Do you ever feel like you're in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by waves, and even though you know how to swim, you still can't find the shore? Do you know how it feels being haunted by your own mind or when your memories feel more alive than yourself?                    

"‘Weeping Willow’ is a raw and brutally honest portrayal of the battle with our inner demons. This song reveals the darkest and vulnerable side of the album that we wanted to reveal it with the most cinematic video we've ever shot by using symbolism and imagery, that truly captures the essence of the song.          

"We wanted our fans to know that they are not alone in their struggles. Mental health is a battle that many people face, including us and ‘Weeping Willow’ is a reminder that for some of us it is normal to feel overwhelmed and to ask for help. We believe it is an important release that deserves to be heard, and we are proud to share it with our familys, fans and supporters. Stay strong, and remember, you are not alone!”

Watch the Music Video for “Weeping Willow”

Kicking off with Radnóti’s trademark sing-along-screams, “Old Tomorrows” raises the pulse with fast-paced punk mixed with groovy metal beats. Like the story of Jekyll and Hyde, the upstarts unveil their angry side on “Hit Me Where It Hurts”, led by electronic rock as distorted, rhythmic guitar lines set the pace with catchy metalcore beats. Followed by the restless track “Chaos”, boisterous thrash lines meet pop-punk-infused metal before closing with a Tom Morello-worthy solo. 

THE HELLFREAKS stay true to themselves yet never become stagnant or pretentious. "Body Bag" offers a total contrast - surfacing like a message in a bottle with its in-your-face, straight forward 2000s skate punk vibe that fans of the genre have always wished for. THE HELLFREAKS showcase the individual musical expertise of its members when chunky riffs merge with strong beats and highly aggressive shouts, while bittersweet vocal lines call out for a feelgood song.

Pre-Order the New Album, 'Pitch Black Sunset', HERE

With almost a decade of existence, THE HELLFREAKS embrace the influence of modern metal, alternative, post-hardcore and punk to form their unmatched sound. Performing in almost every European country and gaining more awareness via their American tour in 2015, the well-experienced band from Budapest proves with their fifth album, 'Pitch Black Sunset', that they are more than ready to kickstart their next chapter!

Pitch Black Sunset will be available in the following formats:

=> 1CD Jewelcase

=> 1LP Gatefold Sun Yellow Transparent

=> Digital Album

=> T-Shirt "Hit Me Where It Hurts"

THE HELLFREAKS are:

Zsuzsa “Shakey Sue“ Radnóti - Vocals

József “Jozzy“ Takács - Guitar

Gabi Domján - Bass

Béla Budai - Drums

Blake Shelton's BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR Arrives to Rave Reviews

Blake Shelton wanted his new Back to the Honky Tonk Tour to have the fun, laid-back feel of his early days on the road playing clubs. With a bar that runs the entire length of the stage and thrust that features 100 barstools and a host of bartenders, the first dozen dates have had fans singing and dancing and celebrating country music. It’s safe to say Shelton has accomplished his mission!

“For two hours, Shelton made that arena feel like a wild country bar, where just about anything could happen and he was the bartender, slinging out music instead of shots,” said the Louisville Courier-Journal after his show there last Thursday (3/9). Calling him a “true entertainer” in the headline, the review went on to say, “For one night only Blake Shelton opened the largest honky tonk in the state of Kentucky.”

Saturday night’s show brought a similar review from the Indianapolis Star, which noted, “Shelton's return to Indianapolis brought heart and catchy tunes. The audience ate up everything he had and seemed to go home full. His mission to celebrate country music through ‘the biggest honky tonk in the state of Indiana’ was achieved.”

Shelton’s “Honky Tonk” is a feast of country music with openers Jackson Dean, whose debut single “Don’t Come Lookin’” recently went to No. 1, and singer-songwriter Carly Peace, who is celebrating a recent GRAMMY Award win, as well as CMA and ACM Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Shelton’s two-hour set runs the gamut of his career with songs, from his 2001 No. 1 debut single “Austin,” to his multi-Platinum, award-winning smash “God’s Country.” 

“This throwback-themed concert tour… served as a reminder that the fun, wisecracking-but-tender coach we see on television is the same fella country music audiences still love seeing onstage,” said the Minneapolis Star Tribune of his recent show in the Minneapolis-St Paul area.  

While there are only two weekends left on the tour, Shelton will always keep the Honky Tonk spirit alive. Tickets to remaining shows can be purchased at BlakeShelton.com.

Photo Credit: Jamie Wendt

Remaining dates of the Back to the Honky Tonk Tour:
March 16 // Little Rock, AR // Simmons Bank Arena
March 17 // Oklahoma City, OK // Paycom Center
March 18 // Kansas City, MO // T-Mobile Center
March 23 // Cincinnati, OH // Heritage Bank Center
March 24 // Pittsburgh, PA // PPG Paints Arena
March 25 // Buffalo, NY // KeyBank Center

ABOUT BLAKE SHELTON:
Blake Shelton continues to add to his impressive resume of music with the release of his latest single “No Body.”

With 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 Billion Global Streams, Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others.

As a coach for the Emmy Award-winning television show The Voice, Shelton is a nine-time champion! Season 23 of The Voice premiered earlier this month and will be Shelton’s last as a coach. He and Carson Daly have teamed up to executive produce and star in the high-spirited, celebrity game show, Barmageddon. Hosted by Nikki Bella, the show airs on USA Network and premiered as the networks highest rated debut episode in more than three years. 

The Grand Ole Opry member also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, and Orlando, they recently broke ground on a new venue in Las Vegas, which is slated to open late this year. He has also partnered with Land’s End, a classic American lifestyle brand, for a new collection  – Blake Shelton x Lands' End. 

A noted humanitarian, Shelton has helped raise millions of dollars for children’s hospitals, disaster relief organizations, food banks and more in his home state of Oklahoma and throughout the entire country. 

For more information, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton. 

Through Fire Drop New Single + Visualizer "Devolution" Taken From Upcoming New Album 'Devil's Got You Dreamin' Out April 21 via Sumerian Records

Omaha-based rock quartet Through Fire have today unleashed their latest offering "Devolution"plus the accompanying visualizer. The track can be found on the band's forthcoming new album 'Devil's Got You Dreamin' out Friday, April 21 via Sumerian Records. Speaking on the song, Through Fire commented:

"Devolve, destruct, in God we trust... so many things in the world seem to be going in reverse. One step forward and two steps back. This song is about keeping our eyes open to everything going on around us."

Prior to today, the band released "Lose It" and "Karma Kills" which together have amassed 320,000 streams and counting on Spotify. Stream "Devolution" here, watch the visualizer below, and pre-order 'Devil's Got You Dreamin' here.

Through Fire have a solid tour schedule ahead kicking off with Saliva and Any Given Sin this week. The quartet will next hit the road alongside Ill Niño and Dropout Kings in May. For ticket information, please click here.

Through Fire Upcoming Tour Dates

With Saliva + Any Given Sin

3/17 - Amelia Island, FL @ Saddler Ranch

3/18 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theatre

3/20 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

3/21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Jergel’s

3/23 - Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's

3/24 - Wyandotte, MI @ District 142

3/25 - Joliet, IL @ The Forge

3/26 - McHenry, IL @ The Vixen

3/27 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s

3/29 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios

3/30 - Ft. Collins, CO @ The Coast

4/2 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

4/5 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall

With Ill Niño + Dropout Kings

5/4 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans

5/5 - Winchester, VA - Blue Fox Billiards

5/6 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom

5/7 - Horseheads, NY - The L

5/9 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedrafts 

5/10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse

5/11 - Lakewood, OH - Winchester Tavern

5/12 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop 

5/13 - Angola, IN - Eclectic Room 

5/14 - Joliet, IL - The Forge

5/16 - Bloomington, IL

5/17 - Belvidere, IL - The Apollo Theater

5/18 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room

5/19 - Sioux Falls, SD - Bigs Bar  

5/20 - Billings, MT - Pub Station

5/21 - Great Falls, MT - The Newberry

5/23 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater

5/24 - Colorado Springs, CO - Sunshine Studios

5/25 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater

5/26 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge

5/27 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse  

5/30 - Lubbock, TX - Jakes

5/31 - Corpus Christi, TX - House Of Rock

6/1 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live

6/2 - San Antonio, TX - The Rock Box  

6/3 - Fort Worth, TX - Rail Club

6/4 - Tyler, TX - Country River Club

ABOUT THROUGH FIRE:

Hard rock should exist outside of the system. It should break the mold. It should burn through expectations. Through Fire most certainly does. The Omaha, NE quartet—Justin McCain [lead guitar & songwriter], Grant Joshua Kendrick [lead vocals], Tyler Halverson [bass], and Zack Halverson [drums]—fuses hard-hitting riffs, lyrics that truly resonate and contagious melodies that are unforgettable. As a result, this impactful, immediate, and infectious fusion defies categorization and incites energy as boundless as the style itself. Additionally, the approach transformed the quartet into a phenomenon with chart-topping radio successes and over 275 million streams worldwide.

Now, the same fire fuels the band’s third full-length for Sumerian Records. “This album takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions". We've all been through the fiery trials of life, this album aims to empower us all to get up out of the pit of despair and be victorious over our difficult circumstances. "Recording these songs was truly therapeutic, going in the studio to unleash every raw, honest feeling imaginable while enduring the heat of life's flames and heartache was powerful. This album brought us healing and we know from experience, we can all rise above whatever life throws our way.”

Southern Rock Artist CAGE WILLIS Releases New Album 'Who I Am' on April 7, 2023!; Announces New Tour Dates this Spring!

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Southern rock artist Cage Willis announces his debut album release Who I Am coming April 7th, 2023! The album featuring “Hallucinate” and “Way Out Here"is best played turned up to 12! Who I Am was produced by Chris Robertson and engineered by Jordan Westfall. Cage will be on tour in support of the new record this spring.

“We recorded this record out in the boonies up in the hills of Kentucky. Such an inspiring place to be and create Who I Am. Getting to work with Chris and Jordy is such a blessing,” says Cage.

Genre bending, Alternative Outlaw, Southern Rock artist Cage Willis breaks all the rules with his debut album, Who I Am. Like dynamite drenched in gasoline, Who I Am delivers an undeniably explosive listening experience. Willis’ powerfully honest vocal, attitude fueled guitar playing, and inspirational songwriting will have you immersed in an instant. The debut album, produced by hit songwriter Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry, will leave your soul overflowing. A beautifully balanced masterpiece of modern tones paired with classic southern flavor. Follow Cage on social media for updates on new music, tour dates, and more!

Upcoming Cage Willis Shows:

4/7 - Evansville, IN - Record Release Show - Bokeh Lounge
4/8 - Lombard, IL - B House Live
4/21 - Louisville, KY - Hitching Post Inn
4/22 - Nashville, TN - 404 Bar
4/29 - Wichita, KS - Nortons Brewing Co
4/30 - Park City, KS - Hartman Arena
5/2 - Topeka, KS - Stormont Vail Events Center
5/3 - Ralston, NE - Liberty First Credit Union Arena
5/9 - Duluth, MN - Symphony Hall
5/10 - Fargo, ND - Scheels Arena
5/17 - Evansville, IN - Old National Events Plaza
5/19 Kalamazoo, MI - Wings Event center
5/20 - Cincinatti, OH - Fretboard Brewing Co
5/21 - Salem, VA - Salem Civic Center
5/23 - Johnstown, PA - 1st Summit Arena
6/2 - Nashville, TN - The Cobra
6/3 - Willow Hill, IL - Sky Saloon
6/10 - Vincennes, IN - Electric River Jam

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Sage Graye Release New EP 'Street Lamps' via Mythic Panda Records

Sage Graye released their new EP Street Lamps to all major platforms via Mythic Panda Records today!

"Street Lamps is a glimpse into the inner turmoil of severing the relationships in life that impact you the most, the loss of innocence, and the premature coming of age. With backgrounds in blues, metal and theatre, Sage Graye offers a unique take on indie pop rock by juxtaposing soft, expressive vocals with intense, driven guitars and drums," says the band.

Sage Graye has been breaking the rules of indie pop with their backgrounds in classic rock, blues, and metal. With influences such as Ben Folds, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayer, and Tool, Sage Graye has become quite the conglomerate sound.

Sage Graye is:
Devin Foster - Vocals
Nicole Heinz - Guitar
Caleb Lin - Bass
Patrick McNeely - Guitar
Milton Titus - Drums

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Sortilège Releases New Music Video for Song "Vampire"

Sortilège Releases New Music Video for Song "Vampire"

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The French kings of Heavy Metal SORTILÈGE are now releasing a brand new music video for the track "Vampire," taken from the band's freshly released new album, 'Apocalypso!' Check out the new video via the official Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE.

SORTILÈGE made a comeback in 2021, with a renewed line-up around Christian « Zouille » Augustin its lead singer. After a long period of 18 months and a lot of hard work, the band is proud to present its new album ‘Apocalypso,' out now worldwide!

This album was created with the idea of keeping the band’s DNA while adding some modernity to it along with a more powerful and outstanding hypnotic vibe. Long Live Apocalypso!

'Apocalypso' can still be ordered in various formats HERE.

Genre: Heavy Metal / Hard Rock
Territory: World (excl. France) 
 

Line-up
Christian « Zouille » Augustin: Vocals
Bruno Ramos: Guitars
Olivier Spitzer: Guitar
Sébastien « Shag » Bonnet: Bass  
Clément Rouxel: Drums

Links:
www.facebook.com/SortilegeWithZouille
https://twitter.com/Sortilge3
https://www.instagram.com/sortilege_band/
http://sortilege.website/

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Sortilege