SWANSONG Unleash Music Video for "Burning Flames" and Announce New Album "Awakening" to be Released on December 1 via Noble Demon!

Finnish melodic death metal act Swansong are thrilled to announce the release of their brand new music video for their latest single, "Burning Flames". The band is also excited to reveal that their upcoming album, titled Awakening, is set to be released on December 1 through Noble Demon.

"Burning Flames" is a powerful and empowering track that showcases the band's signature sound. With strong vocals, super melodic riffs, and an undeniable energy, this song is sure to captivate metal fans worldwide. Swansong describes it as a "catapult of anger and empowerment" and the video perfectly complements the intensity of the song, creating a visual experience that matches the raw energy of the music.

Watch the video for “Burning Flames" below

Stream the single HERE

Formed in Kuopio in 2020, Swansong was founded by former Up Yours punk vocalist Jemiina and Verjnuarmu guitarist Topi Pitkänen. Together, they have created a unique blend of melodic death, heavy, and folk metal that provides something new to the metal scene. Their powerful melodies combined with kickass riffs bring back the vibes of the 80s and 90s while adding a fresh twist with low and high female death growls and screams. The band's first EP, Winter Maiden, was released on February 25, 2022, and received critical acclaim. Produced by Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns (Finntroll, …And Oceans, Dispyt), the EP showcased Swansong's ability to create captivating melodies and stories that resonated with fans all over the globe. With their upcoming album Awakening, Swansong is determined to continue creating their own world of awesome melodies, stories, and visual elements. So make sure to join the band into their world of empowering stories with witches and underworld creatures, all accompanied by the howling cold wind!

Awakening will be coming out on December 1st via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

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Vocals: Jemiina
Guitar: Topi Pitkänen
Guitar: Tuomas Leskinen
Bass: Lauri Huovinen
Drums: Jimi Myöhänen

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THE BREATHING PROCESS Announce Ominous New EP ‘Todeskrone’; Share Haunting New Single & Video “Empty, But Not Alone”

US extreme metal quartet The Breathing Process has announced their spine-chilling new EP ‘Todeskrone’, set for release on November 24th via Unique Leader Records. The band has also unleashed their haunting new single and video “Empty, Not Alone”, giving fans a first taste of the release. Find the track on streaming platforms and pre-order the EP HERE. Watch the music video below.

On the inspiration driving ‘Todeskrone’, the band explains:

“'Todeskrone', 'death crown' is derived from Appalachian folklore. A supernatural omen of fate. Our latest offering represents 4 supernatural tales of fate. Each with it's own lyrical and musical identity."

New single “Empty, Not Alone” exhibits the bands unique brand of blackened, symphonic tinged death metal. The nightmarish video pulls viewers into a realm of the macabre, reflective of the EP’s grim Appalachian influences.

With stunning artwork created by metal visionary Caelan Stokkermans (Lorna Shore, Crown Magnetar) and mixing/mastering by Simone Pietroforte (Worm Shepherd, Signs of the Swarm), ‘Todeskrone’ brings The Breathing Process’ ominous sound to horrifying new heights.

Let the haunting begin when The Breathing Process summon ‘Todeskrone’ this November 24th via Unique Leader Records.

The Wait Is Over: Of Virtue Release 'Omen' Album and Title Track Single

Rising as an unrivaled force in metal, Of Virtue, have today unleashed their highly anticipated album, "Omen" via Arising Empire Records. Accompanying the thunderous release is its enigmatic title track single, which serves as a captivating prelude to the emotional journey that "Omen" holds. Fans can listen to the new album below.

Speaking on today's album release, Damon Tate shares:

"This record is 3 years and a whole lifetime in the making. If we had listened to everyone who told us to give up and move on - or the doubt in our own minds that can creep in - then we wouldn't be standing here today, stronger than ever. OMEN is a shining beacon that we can change ourselves for the better and attempt to provide that same light for others in the process. We did not choose to exist in this life, everyone's circumstances and situations are different. For us, it is a privilege and a responsibility to shine our light onto others, as those artists and kind human beings did for us during our darkest hours. We do not have to be slaves to past decisions, mistakes made, or self-sabotage as long as we keep putting one foot in front of the other."

Regarding today's single release, Tate continues:

"Omen was written as an open letter to my younger self. Nobody can change the past or the mistakes that were made - the only thing we can do is be as open and honest about our journey with others that may be in a similar situation so they can potentially avoid some of the harsh realities that can come along with growing up. For a long time, I bottled up the shame and guilt attached with my alcohol/drug abuse and even though I was on a road to recovery, those negative behaviors started to manifest themselves in other ways that were equally as unhealthy."

Harnessing the potent fusion of powerful melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, Of Virtue maintain a steadfast commitment to authenticity, consistently redefining the genre while staying true to their artistic essence. Beyond their musical prowess, the metal powerhouse also serve as passionate mental health advocates on and off stage. Often seen using their platform to raise awareness and openly discuss these vital issues, Of Virtue have become a source of hope and inspiration for countless fans facing similar challenges.

Mixed and mastered by none other than Daniel Braunstein (known for his work with Spiritbox, The Ghost Inside, Silverstein), "Omen" is poised to leave an indelible mark on the genre as a whole. In addition to being a testament to Of Virtue's artistic evolution, "Omen" positions them for success as they embark on a triumphant European tour and Pulp Summer Slam, where they are set to share the stage with industry heavyweights Parkway Drive and Code Orange next year.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Of Virtue news coming soon.

WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:

"Of Virtue came to impress with the release of Omen, and they delivered tenfold. Pushing beyond the traditional boundaries of hardcore and metal, Of Virtue's Omen does not disappoint. The wide range of various stylistic influences gives every type of listener something to enjoy while highlighting the band's creativity, talent, and artistry."

Music Scene Media

"In sum, "Omen" is a captivating mosaic of modern metalcore. It's an exploration of electronic-infused melodies, thunderous breakdowns, guttural roars, and relentless rhythms. Of Virtue's willingness to push boundaries and embrace experimentation shines through, making "Omen" a sonic odyssey worth embarking on."

You Make The Scene

Of Virtue's unstoppable rise continues as they secure the coveted cover spot on Spotify's "Kickass Metal" and feature prominently on Spotify's "All New Metal." The impact of their album "Omen" is undeniable, with the record reaching the Top 20 on iTunes' Rock Chart within hours of its release and earning a place in the Top 3 of US Albums.

ABOUT OF VIRTUE

Emerging from Michigan, Of Virtue has transformed into an internationally acclaimed and critically revered alternative powerhouse. Their journey has been nothing short of remarkable, with their music resonating in over 30 countries, multiple Billboard chart successes, Top 50 Mediabase FM radio placements, and an impressive 25 million streams. Of Virtue's ethos centers around embracing change and fostering progress, ensuring their continuous evolution and growth.

The band's music seamlessly melds melodic, catchy, and ethereal elements, underpinned by the commanding, heavy guitars of Damon Tate and Mike Valadez. Vocalists Tyler Ennis and Damon Tate contribute versatile vocal dynamics, while drummer Ryan Trinh anchors the monstrous rhythm section with precision. This lineup solidifies Of Virtue as an eclectic and engaging musical entity, weaving together diverse influences across a spectrum of genres and styles to craft a sound that is undeniably their own. 

With their upcoming record, 'Omen,' on the horizon, Of Virtue pushes their artistic boundaries even further. It serves as a clear warning: the path to tomorrow is paved by the lessons of yesterday. Carefully navigate the present, adapt, and evolve, or risk being left behind.

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Tyler Ennis - Vocals

Damon Tate - Vocals/Guitar

Mike Valadez - Guitar

Ryan Trinh - Drums

Supreme Unbeing release new single “Scarecrow” for Halloween

SUPREME UNBEING is an elusive5-piece metal band shrewd in mystery. Led by vocalist Zac Red, who taps into the depths of the human psyche to unfold paramount messages for the benefit of mankind, accompanied by his most terrifying thoughts: The Demon, The Shadow, The Nightmare & The Legend.  The band is about to scare the public in time for Halloween through tricky riffs and spooky lyrics!

Although the band just recently played their first show on Earth for a sold-out crowd in Stockholm, Sweden, their impact has been felt in the physical domain since the release of their two full-length albums “Enter Reality” (2020) and “EnduringPhysicality” (2022) with a loyal fan-base reaching all across the globe.  Highlights include +10 million streams, noteworthy reviews and premiers in esteemed magazines such as Revolver, Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, and Sweden Rock Magazine, as well as landing Spotify editorial play lists for multiple singles. 

Despite all the success, the band has felt uncomfortable with their visual imagery, as it was based on cartoonish animation from their first music videos. That’s why the band has decided to drop their previous monikers and adopt a ghastly identity fit for Halloween and other scary occasions, as they release the nightmarish, yet head-bangingly persuasive new song–Scarecrow- on Friday, October 27th, 2023. 

“When the night falls the frights and phobias of mankind come alive, the scarecrow of your mind reminds you of who controls your fantasy. Yes, the creepy scarecrow! Often presenting itself as a demon in your dreams or a shadow in the night, the scarecrow stirs up your own beliefs and nurtures your most horrifying fantasies. No one can escape the scarecrow!” says Zac Red.

Watch the video for 'Scarecrow' below:

With+7 million views combined on YouTube for the most popular track 'Animals' (2020), which featured ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson (in a cartoon render), and the tracks 'Face Of Evil' (2021), 'Hide The Beast' (2021), 'Savior' (2022) all featuring Swedish actor Dragomir Mrsic (known from Snabba Cash, and Edge Of Tomorrow, co-starred along Tom Cruise).  Supreme Unbeing continues their tradition of visualizing their music in a cinematic, action-filled, fashion. This time by partnering with G13 Production House, who have produced recent videos for the likes of Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Behmoth, Kreator and many more, to capture the horrifying essence of the scarecrow.

The video, filmed in an actual abandoned laboratory in Wroclaw, Poland which was used during WW2 in thought-control experiments, may scare the living guts out of us all as we get to revisit the mad scientist who tried to create the perfect demon.

“There is no sanctuary, one of us must die!” Concludes Zac.

Red Mixed & mastered by World-renown producer & engineer Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer and countless more), the track will be available on Friday, October 27th on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube (video) and all major streaming services.

Digital streaming
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London's SABATTA takes a blistering psychedelic rock trip on new single 'Get Over Yourself'

"An unholy amalgamation of sounds... Refusing to obey genre lines, they eventually realised that their misfit sound was what defined them – and they didn't want to fit in anyway" ~ Clash Magazine

"Charismatic and wild, frontman Yinka Oyewole leads the band through psychedelia, grunge punk and funk with some great shredding and even falsetto heights.... Sabatta drives a blaze of fiery, magnetic vocals, funked-out bass and thrashing guitar" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Exhibiting a style that can be closely linked to punk legends Bad Brains and Dead Kennedys... uncompromising modern punk rock music" ~ Fortitude Magazine

"The grit and the glory of ‘Get Over Yourself’ is a powerful calling card for the album... You can hear the London concrete embedded in their sound and it is brutalist and compelling"  ~ Joyzine


London alternative-psychedelic rock artist
Sabatta has released his new single 'Get Over Yourself', an ode to the obliviously self-important and the second taste of his new album 'How To Get Even’ (out on November 17 via Blackfriars Entertainment) with a video that introduces the unique guitar - The Pick! Aka AfroGuitar!

‘Get Over Yourself' deals with ‘build em up, break em down’ celebrity culture via a barrage of grimy riffs, pumping bass and pounding drums.This relentless rocker is anchored by a heavy and hypnotic chorus, which backs the vocal mantra of the track’s title! Also included is a shredfest solo, as ferocious as a social media comment section! Beware, no one is safe, as the saying goes ‘the internet is undefeated!’

Revolving around guitarist and songwriter Yinka Oyewole, who was raised in Essex and is of Nigerian lineage, Sabatta crafts a raw and individual sound with spiky guitar and an inimitable voice, like a mix of Hendrix, QOTSA and early Red Hot Chili Peppers strained through the sieve of South London. And it's no wonder with musical influences ranging from Curtis Mayfield, Prince, Tupac and Hendrix to Bad Brains, Thin Lizzy, Parliament / Funkadelic and Black Sabbath.

"Inspiration for ‘Get Over Yourself’ came from the current thirst for fallen idols. It’s like a modern day version of human sacrifice, but lives have been replaced by reputations and the Gods are the insatiable beasts of social media opinion. Beware, no one is safe, as the saying goes ‘the internet is undefeated!" says Yinka Oyewole.

The album's lead single ''Get Your Shit Together' is a wake up call to the masses. A funkadelic groove-laden track that is as addictive as it is memorable, the video for ‘Get Your Shit Together’ explores what happens when the opposing sides of our conscience come to life.

Yinka Oyewole says "this is the most cohesive and free Sabatta album I’ve produced. It’s also the most raw and unfiltered. I love storytelling, I love guitar playing, I love grooves. And I love being my own person, even if that's seen as rebellious or contrary, on the new album I’m just being me."

Produced and mixed by Yinka Oyewole, this album was recorded by Alex Franklinos at
Shrunken Heads Studio (King Krule, Ghostpoet, Songdog, Domino Records) and mastered at London's EC Mastering (Sony, Universal, BBC),

Yinka Oyewole began making noise with Sabatta's debut album 
'Middle Of the Night', released in 2015. With their sound, being compared to Hendrix and QOTSA, but  with an edge like Bad Brains and The Clash, the album’s lead single 'Politician'garnered national play on BBC 6 Music, setting the band off touring nationally.

As of October 27, ‘Get Over Yourself’ will be available across digital platforms, including
Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Sabatta's album 'How To Get Even’ will be released on Friday, November 17.

CREDITS
Music & lyrics by Yinka Oyewole
Recorded by Alex Franklinos at Shrunken Heads Studio, London
Produced & mixed by Yinka Oyewole for Blackfriars Entertainment
Mastered by Aaron McIntosh at EC Mastering, London
Yinka Oyewole - guitar, vocals
Aaron Scars - bass
Sebastian Fernandez - drums
Cover artwork by Tilt Designs
Artist photography by Marisa Knight
'Get Over Yourself' video shot & directed by Rodney Victor Williams
Co-directed by Yinka Oyewole
Edited by Alan Schaaf for Otter Studios  
Filmed on location in Borough, South-East London
Location manager - Art Terry

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Cawston Share "Safe With Me"

Cawston, a pop/punk/rock trio from Kelowna, British Colombia, Canada, have shared their new single "Safe With Me." Listen here

The band — Jenna Johnson (vocals),  Alexis Artiga (guitar + vocals), and Devin Corbach (drums) — traffics in energetic rhythms and pop melodies.

"'Safe With Me' tells a story about failing to communicate, allowing a loved one to break down walls and be vulnerable, eventually leading to distance and resentment," the band says.

 After re-branding in 2021, Cawston released their first single '’June Sixteenth," followed by "The More You Stay Away,” which put Cawston on the radar in the scene. They next dropped "Borderline" and signed with SBG Records in California. So far this year, they have dropped "DFYF" and  "Sara Tune In."

Cawston are currently writing their debut album.

Windy City Singer/Songwriter Katie Kadan Releases 'Christmas in Chicago'

Chicago’s very own, Katie Kadan, who rose to fame as a finalist on Season 17 of the hit TV show “The Voice,” is ready to charm the world once again with the release of her original holiday track, “Christmas in Chicago,” available today. Listen to “Christmas in Chicago” Below.
 
With her unforgettable and powerful performances on “The Voice,” Kadan left an indelible mark on music enthusiasts worldwide. Hailing from the vibrant city of Chicago, she continues to carry the spirit of her hometown with her throughout her musical journey.

“We had so much fun writing ‘Christmas in Chicago,’” shared Kadan. “As soon as we started the memories began to pour in. There really is something special about Christmas in Chi- town, I’m excited to share the magic and nostalgia with everyone around the world.”

The new track was written by Kadan along with Johnny Reid who also serves as producer on the track which was recorded at Soultrain Sound Studios in Nashville. Although Kadan calls Music City home now, this latest offering is a heartfelt homage to the holiday season in her hometown infused with her soulful, emotive voice and unique style, she transports listeners to a Christmas in the Windy City.

Christmas in Chicago 
Music everywhere
Snow falling from heaven 
Magic in the air
All of us together
Sleigh bells ringing through the streets
Christmas in Chicago
Is home sweet home to me
 
Kadan not only wowed audiences of “The Voice” but received high praise from her seasons’ judges as well who celebrated her unique style and the sheer emotion she brought to her performances.

During her time on the show country superstar Blake Shelton opined, “No way somebody this good hasn't already made it in the music industry.”

While GRAMMY, TONY and Oscar winner John Legend praised, “You deserve awards. You deserve more than ‘The Voice.’ You deserve Grammys.” 

The dynamic and powerhouse vocalist, has continued to receive widespread acclaim for her musical talent including landing on tribute album Music on the Bones recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. The holiday track is another taste of new music from Kadan with a debut EP planned for release next year.  
 
For more information about Katie Kadan and to stay updated on the latest new visit 
katiekadan.com or connect with her on Instagram @KatieKadanOfficial and @KatieKadan on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.

About Katie Kadan
Katie Kadan has quite literally been singing her whole life. From the moment she could talk, she could sing; and not long after that, Katie was not only singing melody lines, but three and four-part harmonies. With some of her first performances being in church, alongside her mother and sisters, it wasn’t long before Katie was captivating hearts, and taking her audiences on a magical, musical journey with her. Classically trained in piano and voice, Katie quickly realized that it was her simultaneous and unmatched love for both people and music that would lead her to where she is today professionally and musically. Drawing her compositions from her life experiences, and oftentimes love, Katie is sure to dazzle, delight and charm you with her soulful style, dripping with its unique jazzy flare, and her sometimes broken and forever longing heart. Katie was a Nationwide fan favorite on season 17 of NBC’s “The Voice,” securing her finale position in the top 3. Once hailed “The Best Kept Secret in Chicago,” Katie Kadan and her abundantly fabulous myriad of talents, are a secret no more.

CHAYCE BECKHAM RELEASES “WHISKEY ON THE WALL,” FOLLOWING GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT

American Idol winner Chayce Beckham - who just made his Grand Ole Opry debut (October 18) and is currently on Luke Bryan’s Country On Tour - today releases “Whiskey On The Wall,” as his entirely self-written hit single “23” surges toward Top 15, after earning RIAA PLATNUM status. Pleading to drown out the burn of heartbreak, the new song finds a man seeking solace in a whiskey vice when things go south. With a bluesy rasp & raw storytelling, the rising star “is no doubt a force to be reckoned...proving he will leave a scorching mark on the country music genre for years to come” (PopCulture). Listen now BELOW

"I’m very excited to be releasing 'Whiskey on the Wall,'" says Beckham. "I wrote this song for those who are searching for answers from a place that is continuously giving them false answers. I’ve been holding onto it for a long time, and I’m so happy to be able to share it with yall and get it out to anyone who needs it."

With even more new music coming soon, “Whiskey On The Wall” follows the release of the heart-pulsing “Little Less Lonely,” the gripping “Till The Day I Die” that he performed on American Idol earlier this year (WATCH HERE), the “heartbreak-induced insomnia” (Country Now) of “Keeping Me Up All Night,” and the incredible success of his debut EP Doin It Right that skyrocketed to No. 1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts. 

One of only three singles on the country radio chart this year that was self-penned by the artist, his smash debut “23” has become an anthemic staple in his live shows. Now RIAA-certified platinum, the semi-autobiographical song has racked up over 330 million on-demand streams and topped numerous viral charts, including #1 on iTunes All-Genre and Country charts. The first to ever win ABC’s American Idol with an original song, “23” is a deeply personal depiction of a man’s hardships, self-written during a particularly dark time in Beckham’s own life before he auditioned for the star-making competition series.

Since his history-making win, Beckham and his voice that Katy Perry said “sounds like the heart of America” has earned him critical acclaim from ABC’s Good Morning America and Jimmy Kimmel, E! News!BillboardPeople , CMTPopCultureSweety HighAmerican Songwriter and more. 

About Chayce Beckham:

American Idol winner and “Artist to Watch” (Country Now, Country Swag, Music Mayhem Magazine, Sounds Like Nashville) Chayce Beckham is “no doubt a force to be reckoned with, while proving he will leave a scorching mark on the Country music genre for years to come” (PopCulture). “One of the most buzzed-about newcomers in Country music today” (Parade), Beckham’s debut EP Doin’ It Right skyrocketed to No. 1 on iTunes All Genre and Country charts and received critical acclaim from E! News!, Billboard, People, CMT, PopCulture, American Songwriter, Sweety High and more. The first to ever win the competition show with an original song, his semi-autobiographical, self-written track “23” instantly shot to the top of numerous viral charts. Currently surging toward Top 15 at Country radio, Beckham’s “23” resonated so deeply with fans that it has continuously banked over 1 million on-demand streams per week since its 2021 release, amassing over 321 million thus far. A triple threat artist, Beckham is an incredibly captivating performer, powerhouse vocalist and talented songwriter who just made his Grand Ole Opry debut on October 18 and is currently on Country superstar Luke Bryan’s 2023 Country On Tour. The rising country star, whose voice Katy Perry said “sounds like the heart of America,” went from working as a fork-lift driver to winning American Idol to appearing on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel, and Live with Kelly & Ryan to becoming a truly prolific songwriter in the room with some of Nashville’s best. Recognized as one of 10 new Country artists “destined for killer careers” (Country Swag) and the “Next Big Thing” by Music Row, the “full-fledged Country star” (CMT) just released “Whiskey On The Wall,” “Till The Day I Die” and the heart-pulsing “Little Less Lonely,” continuing his rise as “one of the best new country artists to watch out for” (PopCulture).

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GAUPA RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'MOLOKEN (LIVE AT MONKEY MOON STUDIOS)'

Swedish progressive psychedelic rock band GAUPA has released a video for new digital single, 'Moloken (Live At Monkey Moon Studios)'. It's an excerpt from an intimate studio session the band played in late May 2023. Following their much-lauded appearances at both Desertfest London and Desertfest Berlin, GAUPA went to Monkey Moon Recordings in Dortmund, Germany and recorded three songs live over the course of an afternoon, 'Moloken' from their critically acclaimed most recent album Myriad as well as a breathtakingly intense 11-minute joint version of their songs 'Sömnen' and 'Febersvan', the former also from Myriad, the latter taken off of GAUPA's self-titled first EP. You can listen to the full session at all digital streaming services. 

Watch 'Moloken (Live At Monkey Moon Studios)' below.

Listen to GAUPA Live At Monkey Moon Studios:
https://gaupa.bfan.link/live-sessions.ema 

The video for 'Sömnen & Febersvan (Live At Monkey Moon Studios)' will be released at a later date.

The Requiem Announce Debut Album "A Cure to Poison the World" + Share New Video

ALBUM ARRIVES FEBRUARY 16 VIA FEARLESS RECORDS

BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR "AN ELEGY WRITTEN ON PORCELAIN ARMS"


Darkly romantic Florida rock band THE REQUIEM — Damien [vocals], Felipe [lead guitar], and Salem [bass] — will release their debut album A Cure to Poison the World on February 16, 2024 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it
here.

Today, the band has shared the video for new single "An Elegy Written on Porcelain Arms." Watch it
below.

On the track, the band goes from 0 to 60 and they stay there. It's a high energy hard rocker with potent, pop punk vibes. It will remind you of your favorite '00s Warped Tour bands, but with a modern edge.

 "This song is about seeing someone disappear into themselves as they pass on, and the feeling of hopelessness you get from being little to no help for them, only as an emotional tourniquet of sorts," the band explains.

Regarding the album as a whole, the band sees it as a catalyst with which to directly connect with fans. "I want people to actually be able to relate to the music and identify," Damien says. "It's the same way I felt my favorite artists spoke for me." Felipe shares the sentiment, saying, "Our goal is to be our most pure form These songs thematically reference growing up, the struggles of becoming an adult, and lessons we've learned."

ABOUT THE REQUIEM:
No matter how sunny it may be in Broward County, a different energy exists beneath the surface. Each generation it seeps out, either in the area's shock rock luminaries during the nineties or a bevy of post-Soundcloud rap stars in the twenty-tens. That brings us to The Requiem. The Broward County, FL trio—Damien [vocals], Felipe [lead guitar], and Salem [bass]—piece together elements of alternative, rock, emo, and even eighties into an uncompromising and undeniable vision of what music can be without boundaries. After piling up over 1 million streams independently and stirring up buzz, the group captivate on a series of 2023 singles and more to come.
 
"We want to represent our generation in the best way possible," exclaims Damien. "Rock music has lost the sloppiness and the vulgarity it used to have. When you're young, you need to embrace that attitude and danger. We want to bring all of that back to alternative music."
 
The band embarked on this mission back in 2020. Damien teamed up with Salem and Felipe. Together, they nodded to influences as diverse as The Used, AFI, Pierce The Veil, and Finch as well as Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, and Genesis. They gained traction with the independent single "Corpse Party," reeling in 371K Spotify streams and counting.

BEWITCHER Unleashes Remastered Version of “Speed 'Til You Bleed (Midnight Hunters demo, 2015)”

Black magick metal masters Bewitcher is now unleashing the remastered version of “Speed 'Til You Bleed (Midnight Hunters demo, 2015), which is taken from their upcoming rarities and B-sides album, which is due on November 17, 2023 via Century Media Records! 'Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves: Ten Years of Black Leather, Black Magic & White Hot Fucking Steel,' is a massive 17-track compilation of Bewitcher original demo recordings, including rare and previously unreleased material, all remastered as well as two brand new studio tracks.

The searing offering can be found along with a visualizer below.

The band comments: “One of the all-time classic Bewitcher tracks, the title says it all. Live fast, go hard, do it for the devil.”

Pre-orders are now available and can be found HERE.

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Since their formation in 2013, Bewitcher has seen their signature “Black Magick Metal” sound go from humble beginnings to new heights of creativity and wild anthemic fervor. A small collection of long out-of-print demo tapes kicked off what has proven to be an enduring line of ripping studio albums, singles and EPs. They have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy live shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.

Now, as the band reaches a new crucial milestone, they are taking a moment to look back on a

decade of diabolic speed and sorcery. Their latest offering, ”Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves: Ten Years of Black Leather, Black Magic & White Hot Fucking Steel“, is a massive 17-track compilation of Bewitcher’s original demo recordings, including rare and previously unreleased material, all remastered as well as two brand new studio tracks. Released November 17 on all formats, including a stacked double LP version, it is a compelling retrospective on the earliest days of this rising force in the world of heavy metal.

Line-Up:

M. von Bewitcher – vox & guitars

A. Hunter – drums & percussion

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LUCIFER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'LUCIFER V' & RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'AT THE MORTUARY (HALLOWEEN EDIT)'

Stockholm based heavy rock megalith LUCIFER have announced the release date of their magnificent new album, LUCIFER V, which is due out on January 26th, 2024 on Nuclear Blast Records. Consisting of nine unholy hymns, LUCIFER's fifth offering can easily be regarded as their magnum opus and sees the band channeling all their strengths known from previous records into one monumental mass of electrifying heavy rock and roll. 

And since All Hallows' Eve draws nigh, LUCIFER have shared a thematically fitting video for new single, 'At The Mortuary', a most delightful treat with several tricks up its sleeve. Witness this Sabbathian mass in glorious black-and-white which revolves around all things that really matter - love, death and dancing in graveyards.

As 2024 is shaping up to be the year of LUCIFER, the band is also pleased to announce the first leg of THE SATANIC PANIC EUROPEAN TOUR 2024 which they will be co-headlining with NWOBHM legends, ANGEL WITCH. Critically acclaimed heavy metal band THE NIGHT ETERNAL from Germany will be the support on all dates. Please scroll to the bottom for more infos.

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE LUCIFER V:
https://lucifer.bfan.link/lucifer-v

LISTEN TO 'AT THE MORTUARY (HALLOWEEN EDIT)':
https://lucifer.bfan.link/at-the-mortuary

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 'AT THE MORTUARY (HALLOWEEN EDIT) Below.

ABOUT LUCIFER

Since its inception in 2014 In Berlin, the highly prolific band led by charismatic singer Johanna Platow Andersson has released four electrifying albums on Rise Above (LUCIFER I) and Century Media Records (LUCIFER II-IV), as well as and numerous stand-alone singles infused with 1970s hard rock, proto heavy metal, doom and occult rock, with a nod to their main influences such as Black Sabbath, Pentagram & Blue Öyster Cult. They have played over 200 shows in the Europe, Japan, North & South America, including festivals such as KISS Kruise, Psycho Las Vegas, Hellfest, Wacken and many more, most recently supporting the band GHOST on their European tour in spring 2023. Two of their shows have been recorded and broadcasted by prestigious German national TV program Rockpalast.

LUCIFER, now located in Stockholm, have been nominated twice for a Swedish Grammy in the category 'Best Hardrock/Metal Album' as well as the Swedish Radio Award P3 and several GAFFA nominations. Amongst others, they have graced the cover of the leading US metal magazine, Decibel, before their first album was released.

The group has concluded recording their fifth studio album, LUCIFER V, the first one to be released by their new label, Nuclear Blast Records, due out on January 26th 2024. Although LUCIFER is known to notoriously deliver critically acclaimed albums, supreme songwriting and quality recordings, LUCIFER V is rumored to be their best album yet. Combining elements of all their previous albums into one monumental mass of electrifying heavy rock and roll. Eerie landscapes shaped by soaring guitar riffs, the thunderous pounding of bass and drums from some sort of groovy inferno, haunted melodies to weep into your drink to, the screeching tires of a 1971 Cadillac hearse, the humorous morbidity and tragic wit of Johanna’s lyrics. If death had a best friend, it would be LUCIFER and they would hang out together at the local cemetery, shooting the shit. Catch LUCIFER live this November in North America on The Satanic Panic Tour co-headlining with Coven, as well as this coming February together with Angel Witch, when LUCIFER brings The Satanic Panic Tour to Europe.

THE SATANIC PANIC TOUR 2023 (NORTH AMERICA)
LUCIFER & COVEN
Special Guests: Early Moods

Nov 8, Los Angeles, Teragram Ballroom
Nov 9, San Diego, Brick By Brick
Nov 10, Santa Cruz, The Atrium
Nov 11,  Berkeley, The Cornerstone
Nov 13, Portland, Star Theater
Nov 14, Vancouver, Hollywood Theatre
Nov 15, Seattle, Substation
Nov 18, Denver, The Oriental Theater
Nov 19, Omaha, The Waiting Room
Nov 21, Minneapolis, Fine Line
Nov 22, Chicago, Bottom Lounge
Nov 24, Toronto, Lee’s Palace
Nov 25, Montreal, Le Studio TD
Nov 26, Cambridge, The Sinclair
Nov 28, Philadelphia, Underground Arts
Nov 29, New York, Le Poisson Rouge
Nov 30, Baltimore, Soundstage †
 
† Only Lucifer & Early Moods

LUCIFER is:

Johanna Platow Andersson (vocals)
Nicke Andersson Platow (drums)
Linus Björklund (guitar)
Martin Nordin (guitar)
Harald Göthblad (bass)

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Philadelphia art-rock duo Tulipomania presents new single 'Then and Only Then', an anthem of mutability and catharsis

"Tulipomania’s unique take on post-punk boasts gritty guitars underpinned by a brooding rhythm section to provide a backdrop for compelling and atmospheric vocals" ~ Louder Than War

"All the hallmarks of fine Cold War electronica: a brain-searing synth line, and an overwhelming sense of claustrophobia and bubbling anxiety" ~ Electronic Sound

"Like a good Lynch film, Tulipomania serves up a dystopian atmosphere that is drifting and cavernous, igniting one’s imagination, while the accompanying video is a fantastic shadowplay" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Between post-punk influenced synth pop and lush chamber pop... with visually distinctive videos" ~ WIRE Magazine

"Reverberating, rippling riffs are more soothing and spacious, replicating deep-sea sonar devices and lulling lap steels... mystery-laced lyrics"~Big Takeover Magazine

Philadelphia-based art-rock duoTulipomaniapresents'Then and Only Then', the latest single from their fifth album'Dreaming of Sleep'(out November 17 viaSursumcorda Records).

Alternately categorized as cult synth punks, glam-leaning, post-punk, art-rock and muscular chamber pop, Tulipomania isTom Murray(lead vocals, synthesizer, electronic percussion) andCheryl Gelover (synthesizer, background vocals), who first began their collaboration through projects for experimental film and animation classes.  The duo now known as Tulipomania has evolved from those experiences.

"Memory is malleable – the song explores mutability. Lyrically, it's an internal struggle  – sonically it projects that energy into the external world.Catharsis. Of course, the effectiveness of that strategy is debatable – that's the fun of it for those who can appreciate the irony – "knock yourself out". We do however believe the ultimate failure is apathy – never give up – the stakes are too high," saysCheryl Gelover.

Tom Murrayadds, "It’s about wearing yourself out trying to answer the unanswerable. Dealing with endless, groundless self-serving tales. Deciding to keep moving in the absence of a clear destination. Meditative frustration. Finding a groove to loop into – not answering is the answer."

'Dream of Sleep' album order  https://tulipomania.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-of-sleep
Spotify 
https://open.spotify.com/track/4I9L2NiYfLv84gRbbJ66oT
'You Had To Be There (Martyn Ware & Charles Stooke Remix)’ 
https://youtu.be/WijPS9hVEwk
Spotify  
https://open.spotify.com/track/6hgkfpNN76OpYSu0ShCT6I
'You Had To Be There' 
https://youtu.be/C0cSaWm9YV4
Bandcamp 
https://tulipomania.bandcamp.com/track/you-had-to-be-there
Spotify 
https://open.spotify.com/track/2SmdCdwdWHSD5aItTG9pEL

Earlier, the duo released the album's lead track 'You Had to Be There', followed by a remix by UK music legend Martyn Ware (Heaven 17,  The Human League) and Charles Stooke, which is featured on WIRE Magazine’s cover-mounted Wiretapper CD compilation for October.

Its
animated music video, featuring lip sync, original and vintage footage shot frame by frame, collaged on sheets of black paper - is an official selection at the CutOut Fest International festival of animation and digital art this November in Mexico. The ‘Dreaming of Sleep’ album sees the duo heavily immersed in electronic means of creation. With cover artwork by Michael Speed, senior designer at Beggars Group London, this record involves Executive Producer Howard Thompson, renowned for his contributions as a record industry executive (Elektra, Island, Almo Sounds), having discovered and/or worked with Adam and the Ants, Billy Bragg, MC5, Mötorhead, PiL, Psychedelic Furs, Robyn Hitchcock, The Sugarcubes, Suicide, among others.

Described as ‘artistic and inventive’ and ‘gorgeous', Tulipomania's animated music videos have been featured in film festivals worldwide. Numerous such festivals have already showcased this new video as an official selection, including the Leeds International Film Festival (UK), StopTrik (Croatia, Poland), AniFilm (Czech Republic), Insomnia (Russia) and Malatesta (Italy) with the Montreal International Animation Film Festival - Animaze awarding it an Honorable Mention.

Tulipomania also created animated music videos -
'Hush' and 'Shock To The Body' - for Cabaret Voltaire founder / frontman Stephen Mallinder in support of his solo album 'tick, tick, tick' (out now via Dais Records).

As of October 26, 'Then and Only Then’ is available everywhere, including
Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. On November 17, the full 'Dreaming of Sleep' album will be released on CD, vinyl and digitally. It can be pre-ordered via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by Tulipomania
Cheryl Gelover - keyboards and vocals
Tom Murray - bass, drums, keyboards and lead vocals
Produced and recorded by Tulipomania and Richard Hartline
Howard Thompson - Executive Producer
Film directors / animators - Cheryl Gelover and Tom Murray
Cover artwork created by Michael Speed
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Craig Morgan Celebrates 15th Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry Member

Country music hitmaker, author and patriot Craig Morgan celebrated his 15th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member last night, including special performances from his recently released EP, Enlisted (Broken Bow Records). Morgan performed hits “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” and was joined onstage for two special appearances when surprise guest, multi-genre hitmaker Jelly Roll took the Opry House stage for “Almost Home” and fellow Grand Ole Opry member and multi-platinum entertainer Trace Adkins dueted on “That Ain’t Gonna Be Me,” two of six collaborations from the new project. Listen now at craigmorgan.lnk.to/Enlisted.

Enlisted (Broken Bow Records) offers new takes on four of Morgan’s biggest hits along with two new tracks and includes appearances by an all-star group of performers including Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson

 

The newly released project is already receiving rave reviews: 

“Craig Morgan’s new EP is much more than a duets album. The singer chose four hits and two new songs for ‘Enlisted’ and recorded each one his way … Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Gary LeVox and Trace Adkins are his chosen collaborators. It’s a lineup that’s stolen headlines. The real story is in what this group of professionals created … a rare career retrospective that’s required listening.” – Taste of Country

“From top to bottom, the new project celebrates timeless country traditions while adding in a healthy dose of modern charm … ‘Enlisted’ is a true testament to the power of camaraderie in country music. Time and time again Craig Morgan proves that his voice in country music is timeless, valuable and much needed. Banding together with some of today's most influential voices, ‘Enlisted’is one of the best projects of the year.” – All Country News

 

Morgan previously served seventeen years in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and Fire Support Specialist and including Airborne, Air Assault Jumpmaster and Rappel Master among his certifications. He is now returning to serve his country in a new way – as a soldier in the Army Reserve. The newly sworn in Staff Sergeant and Warrant Officer candidate will continue touring and releasing new music in his civilian career while simultaneously serving our country in the Army Reserve.

Craig Morgan, Jelly Roll, Trace Adkins
Photo credit: (c) Grand Ole Opry, Photos by Chris Hollo

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN: 

A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, author, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music's best-loved artists, Morgan has amassed over 1.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard, thrilling massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” “Soldier,” “That's What I Love About Sunday” and his faith-filled tribute to his son Jerry, “The Father, My Son and The Holy Ghost.” Craig just released his newest project, Enlisted, a six-song collection of reimagined hits and brand-new songs featuring collaborations with Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson.

Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Morgan served seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career. Morgan remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. He is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more. 


He's reprised his popular headlining run — “God, Family, Country Tour 2023,” in partnership with Operation Finally Home — playing thirteen theater and auditorium dates through the end of this month. God, Family, Country, Craig’s gripping new memoir, released last fall in partnership with Blackstone Publishing. He details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country. 

 

ABOUT JELLY ROLL:
Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) recently debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts with his debut Country Album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023) - earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history. Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT (Country Music Television) Music Awards where he earned 3 awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List Cover star and “country’s ‘most authentic’ new artist” (The New Yorker) recently received Billboard’s 2023 Breakthrough Award. “One of Nashville’s fastest rising stars” (The New York Times), Jelly was an 8X nominee and 4X winner at the People’s Choice Country Awards and is the most nominated male at the 2023 CMA Awards, with 5 total nominations. His current hit single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt— set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights, has more than 155 million views on YouTube and Platinum certification from the RIAA.  Jelly debuted the song along with Lainey Wilson at the 2023 ACM Awards on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. “Save Me” is the follow-up single to his multi-week #1 hits on Country and Rock radio, “Need A Favor” and “Son of A Sinner.” 


Having just wrapped his sold-out 44-city 2023 Backroad Baptism Arena Tour and celebrated multi-format success with "Need a Favor" inside the Top 10 on Hot AC and Top 25 on Top 40, Jelly Roll continues to resonate with fans on a global scale and earn numerous industry milestones - from playing his sold-out hometown show for 18,000 fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to sold-out dates at the Ryman Auditorium and the release of his critically acclaimed Hulu documentary produced by ABC News, “Save Me.” Featured by NightlineGMAGMA3, The New York TimesThe TennesseanBillboardVarietyAmerican SongwriterCMT and more, his self-built, unconventional industry rise and unique fan connection has garnered praise from numerous outlets, with Variety noting, “for everyone who’s facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen,” and American Songwriter echoing, “with a string of accolades and an extremely dedicated following, Jelly Roll has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.”

ABOUT TRACE ADKINS:

In his storied career in Country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 MILLION albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over 2 BILLION streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performance, and notable roles as an actor in film and TV. Since his 1996 breakout debut DREAMIN’ OUT LOUD delivered smashes “Every Light In The House,” which hit Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and #1 “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing),” Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic Country minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern Country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” with Blake Shelton. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut with 2021’s release THE WAY I WANNA GO (Verge Records), the 25-song album has been applauded by Billboard as “a creative tour de force that serves up the lyrical and stylistic diversity that would make his hero [Ronnie] Milsap proud,” with Rolling Stone calling it “lighthearted club-ready fun…,” and PEOPLE praising it as “packed to the hilt with hits.” From profound traditional balladry to clever-Country party anthems, the Mickey Jack Cones and Derek George produced project features special guests Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Melissa Etheridge, Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica and more. Adkins is currently out on his headline SOMEWHERE IN AMERICA 2023 TOUR, with shows spanning coast to coast throughout the year.

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SKELETAL REMAINS Announces New Album, Shares Cannibalistic Music Video for New Single, "Void of Despair"

American death metal purveyors SKELETAL REMAINS will be releasing their brand new full-length, 'Fragments of the Ageless,' via Century Media Records on March 8, 2024! To celebrate the forthcoming opus, the band is now unleashing the first vicious attack from the new offering! The brutalizing new single, "Void of Despair," can be found along with a cannibalistic music video, directed by Dillon Vaughn, below.

The band comments: “We are very proud to present our first single entitled ‘Void of Despair!' Inspired by the true horrors of the many men lost at sea, who after depleting all of their resources and food, turned to cannibalism for survival. We gave the old stories our own twist by having the crew set on a ship lost in the eternal void of deep space. The aggression and spastic riffs swirling throughout the song perfectly express the feeling to an endless losing battle of sanity and starvation, thus succumbing to their demise. We hope you enjoy!"

Pre-orders and additional album details for 'Fragments of the Ageless' will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, the single is now available for streaming on all services HERE.

In addition, SKLETAL REMAINS will be embarking on an extensive North American tour in support of Suffocation and Incantation, with additional support coming from Stabbing. The band will bookend the tour with additional headlining dates as well. The full itinerary can be found below!

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SKELETAL REMAINS (w/ Suffocation, Incantation, Stabbing)

** Skeletal Remains Only

11/02: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater **

11/03: Wichita, KS @ TempleLive **

11/04: St. Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole **

11/05: Cincinnati, OH @ Legends **

11/06: Cleveland, OH @ No Class **

11/07: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

11/08: Reading, PA @ Reverb

11/09: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw

11/10: Providence, RI @ Alchemy

11/11: Trois-Rivières, QC @ Amphithéâtre Cogeco

11/12: Montreal, QC @ Studio TD

11/13: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

11/14: Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary

11/15: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

11/16: Madison, WI @ The Annex

11/17: Lawrence, KS @ The Granada

11/18: Denver, CO @ HQ

11/20: Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion

11/21: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

11/22: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

11/24: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

11/25: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick

11/26: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

11/27: Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge

11/28: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

11/29: Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective

11/30: Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

12/01: Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

12/02: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

12/03: New Orleans, LA @ Southport Music Hall

12/04: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

12/05: Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero **

12/06: Atlanta, GA @ Boggs **

12/07: Nashville, TN @ The End **

12/08: Little Rock, AR @ Rev Room **

12/09: Abilene, TX @ The Zone **

Line-up:

Chris Monroy - guitars/vocals

Mike De La O - guitars

Pierce Williams - drums

Brian Rush - bass

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Dan Seagrave

Album Title Logo:

Kyle Bowen

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THEODOR BASTARD Touring this Fall

THEODOR BASTARD have been polishing up their impressive record collection. Earlier this summer, they celebrated the reissue of one of their finest album's, 'Oikoumene', with special outdoor concerts in St. Petersberg and Moscow.

"Theodor Bastard's prolific catalogue of music is only getting better with age and experience", says
IndiePulse Music.

Tomorrow, the seven-piece Karelian Neofolk band begin their fall tour in Yaroslavl. From there, they'll bring their mystic strings, primeval flutes, electronic beats and instruments carved from tree roots and human bone to stages across their native Russia. These shows will feature new choreography, as well as old songs that they've only just started performing live, like "Mama Terra".        

Get tickets:
https://madstreambooking.com/theodorbastard/
 

2023 Russian Fall Tour Dates
10/27  Yaroslavl @ Youth House
10/28  Nizhny Novgorod @ DKRT
10/29  Kazan @ Saidash Shopping Center
10/31  Kirov @ DC RZD
11/11  Perm @ PDNT "Gubernia"
11/2    Yekaterinburg @ Central Committee "Ural"
11/3    Chelyabinsk @ WTC Congress Hall
11/4    Tyumen @ DC "Railwayman"
11/7    Ufa @ Bashkir State Philharmonic (named after H. Akhmetov)
11/8    Samara @ KRC "Zvezda"
11/9  Saratov @ Saratov Regional Philharmonic (named after A. Schnittke)
11/10   Volgograd @ House of Officers
11/12   Rostov-on-Don @ DC "Rostselmash"
11/13   Krasnodar @ DCZHD
11/16   Tambov @ Tambov Drama Theater
11/17   Moscow @ KC ZIL

Order 'Oikoumene' 10th Anniversary Reissue
HERE

THEODOR BASTARD’s music is set out to take listeners to unexplored and other worlds. From the cold and twilight realms of the marshy swamps of taiga and mossy tundra, to unexplored places where the earthly plane and the spiritual world are separated only by a thin ghostly veil. For over twenty years THEODOR BASTARD have been known for their amazingly serious attitude to the world beyond that very frontier.

THEODOR BASTARD is one of Russia’s most unusual bands representing the electronic Karelian neofolk genre. Also elements of dark wave and trip hop are present in the band’s music. The message doesn’t carry out everyday problems and is mainly focused on mythology and shamanism. The hallmarks of the band are the unique and bewitching lead vocals of multi-talent Yana Veva and the impeccable sound producing skills of Fedor Svolotch, founder of the band who created the band 20 years ago.

From album to album, THEODOR BASTARD carefully and masterly combine many different exotic and traditional instruments. The special northern atmosphere of their albums is created with Nordic nyckelharpa and jouhikko, primeval flutes created from tree roots and shamanic percussion.

“We live in the north of Russia in Karelia, which has a difficult fate” states band leader Fedor Svolotch. He continues: “This is a harsh northern region with unpredictable nature, with spruce and pine forests. Bears are found here. Moose and hare come straight to my house. In Karelia there are beautiful cliffs and clear lakes with fresh water. These are our personal places of power, the places where stones and winds are talking to us. Singing for us a songs of the northern harsh nature”.

THEODOR BASTARD consists of 6 musicians, turning their performances into a dark magic act that sends the audience back to Northern musical traditions, to the Karelian and the Russian folk. The musicians use a lot of electronic devices and ethnic instruments, but also use their own hand-made instruments from stones, human bone and the roots of Karelian birch.

Line up
Fedor Svolotch: dulcimer, samplers, vocal
Yana Veva: vocal, bawu, ocarina
Kusas: percussion, winds
Alexey Kalinovsky: keyboards
Sergey Smirnov: drums
Ekaterina Dolmatova: back vocal
Slava Salikov: cello, morin khuur

Links:
https://theodorbastard.com/
https://theodorbastard.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PQ9UX4kWDE3mf2fYGRzqF
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/theodor-bastard/204585292
https://www.youtube.com/theodorbastard
https://www.instagram.com/theodor_bastard/?hl=en

UK indiepop duo KARAMELIEN set to release 'Living With The Moon' album, previewing latest single 'Digital Imogen'

"This invigorating album presents soulful indie pop at its best. A breath of fresh air that is rich on melody, its lyrics range from confessional to tongue-in-cheek with Kaleido’s sublime vocals to smoothen this pleasureful ride. A captivating offering!" ~ The Spill Magazine
 
"Upbeat, a joyous folk-rock affair... bedecked in kaleidoscopic sixties sparkle, a slight splash of psychedelia and a whole tsunami of charm and grace" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A hug of soulful indie pop with groove as infectious as its melodic breath and lyrical smile is poetic... seductive captivation" ~ Ringmaster Review

''A true work of beauty and professionalism, taking you to your very own ascension heights" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


UK indie pop-rock duo
Karamelien present their debut album, 'Living With The Moon', a grounding 9-track offering that breaks from the typical songwriter mould, with sonic offerings that draw inspiration from fuzzy Lo-fi, storytelling, trip hop, and reverb-drenched 1960s film soundtracks, with a greater emphasis on beats and basslines.

Based in East Grinstead, Karamelien is singer-songwriter
Léanie Kaleido and guitarist Mark Foster - two long-time friends, whose music has forged an even stronger bond between them. This Karamelien album follows the three albums that Léanie Kaleido released as a solo artist.

Léanie and Mark were joined by one of the UK's leading bass players, Lee Pomeroy (ELO, Take That, Rick Wakeman, Yes), on most of the album's tracks. However, the song
'Ascension Heights' features bassist Morris 'Mo' Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Ray Charles), who graced the track with his funkadelic bassline.

Karamelien also present the video for
'Digital Imogen', a feisty in tongue-in-cheek warning of the dangers of obsessing over own photos on social media, which was recorded and produced by Ian Caple (Massive Attack, Tricky, Mansun, Tindersticks, Vanessa Paradis), who was also EMI's in-house engineer back in the day.

Mark Foster says, "We wanted the guitars to sound pretty processed, and a little bit ugly - which I think we achieved! I was definitely channelling the spirit of Sonic Youth, J Mascis, and a host of other beautiful noise-niks on this one".
 
The duo earlier released the title track
 'Living With The Moon' and 'Wait For Me'with piano, mixing and production by Chris Mars (A Flock of Seagulls, Damian Wilson). Two other tracks were produced by RIDE's Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound Studio - 'Lionhearts' and 'Ascension Heights', which features a guitar sample from Léanie's late father Top Topham (original founding guitarist of The Yardbirds) and also involved Paul Statham (Dido, Simple Minds, Kylie Minogue).

As of October 27, the 'Living With The Moon' album is available from fine digital platforms, including
 Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All songs written by Léanie Kaleido except Track 6, written by Léanie Kaleido & Mark Foster
Mark Foster - artistic director
Léanie Kaleido – vocals, piano, keys, Rhodes, tenor electric guitar, guitaret, string arrangements, electronic bass
Mark Foster – guitars, theramin
Lee Pomeroy – bass on Tracks 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Morris ‘Mo’ Pleasure - bass on 'Ascension Heights'
Top Topham – sample on 'Ascension Heights'
Chris Mars – piano on 'Wait for Me'
Joe Caple – drums on 'Sewing at Sea'
Tracks 1, 3, 6, 8 and 9 produced by Ian Caple Recording
Tracks 2, 4 and 7 produced by Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound
Track 5 produced by Chris Mars Music
Additional production on 'Ascension Heights' by Joolz Dunkley
Additional production on Track 7 by Ian Caple
Mastered by Jon Astley, except initial masters for Ascension Heights and Lionhearts singles mastered by Tim at Turan Audio


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Portland postpunk duo SKY LIONS presents 'Werewolves' single with animalistic video from debut 'Inside The Circle' album

"Outsider music... blending gothic tones, cavernous rock atmospheres, hypnotic electronica, and alternative experimentation. It runs from Sabbath-esque doom-laden guitars to Banshees dark and delicious soundscaping, from Patti Smith’s punk swagger to Bauhausian broken sonic poeticism" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A realm of drama and mystery, an arcane place emotively dark and musically enlivening" ~ 
Ringmaster Review

"A slow dark gothic builder that keeps threatening to explode, as the pitch-black take of despair unfolds... haunting every moment on the night, slowly stalking them, drawing them into the darkest reaches beneath that toxic sky as everything slides further into the abyss" ~
Whisperin' and Hollerin' 

"Pronounced and haunting... A winding labyrinth of dark allure, they weave a rich tapestry of sound" ~ 
Amplify Music Magazine


Portland-based music mavericks
Sky Lions present their animated video for 'Werewolves' with animalistic flavour, lifted from their recently released debut album 'Inside The Circle'. This nine-track offering presents a powerful blend of post-punk with alternative and hard rock.

Made up of
Radio Sloan and Outer Stace, Sky Lions is a project with roots that trace back to when the two met as children at a summer day camp in Oregon. Beginning to play music together in their mid-teens, the two enjoy an almost psychic ability to communicate with one another musically, creating music that inspires them and is inspired by one another's vibrancy during the writing process, the world around them, and trust in each other’s vision.  

"Werewolves, in part, is about the idea of shifting from our outer selves to our inner selves, the fleeting peace that can bring; transformation and adaptation...So, the art direction possibilities were pretty endless. It was a lot of fun to create the different versions of ourselves that we could be. Also, I love to find creative tech and new tools. So, discovering the tools along with what is now a growing process, was so fun. I guess I'd say that the video, like the album, is a basement born exercise in artist freedom," says Outer Stace.

"It's like a metamorphic reality of death and the future. It feels like things we've seen," says Radio Sloan. "Our sound is that of accepting existence for all its flaws. Sky Lions has a darkness that isn't entirely heavy metal, post-punk or darkwave. Rather, it’s a culmination of who we have been, who we currently are, and how we interpret the world around us. Moving within that world is the core of our musical expression.

From early days experimenting with instruments to their evolution into Sky Lions, they've carved a niche where innovation, music, feminism, Trans/queer identity and horror come together. Sky Lions weaves together the threads of life's absurdity, unquestionable magic and tragedy. Their trans / queer / feminist lens adds a relatability of lives lived and times to come, creating an immersive sonic journey that challenges the mind and ears. Through genre-blurring compositions and evocative lyrics, they hope to channel their ethos into a call for transformation ! They hope that their songs challenge stereotypes, and ignite conversation.

"Neither of us have worked so hard on a musical project in our lives. Life does what life will do, and while we started out making music together as teenagers, our paths took different turns in our adult lives, though we never lost touch. Radio is a prolific songwriter and I will write on anything with a surface when a lyric comes to mind. Together, we decided it was time to make what we wanted to make and how we wanted to make it," says Outer Stace.

"The expectations of others were not a consideration for us when we recorded this album. It was an exorcism, a purging of sounds and words we had not previously had the capacity for, as it is such a complex project. Today, we are ready and have poured our love, freely expressed ideas and the deepest parts of our souls into the writing, production, artwork for this record."

While half of the genre bending, post-punk art rock queercore duo 
The Need, Radio Sloan also has a colorful history that includes being the guitarist in Courtney Love’s touring band The Chelsea, and also in Scarling and Peaches' live band The Herms. While releasing music as a solo artist, Radio Sloan has also been involved in numerous other artists' projects, including contributing guitar for Le Tigre, co-writing for The Transfused and composing music for soundtracks and scores, including 'The Herstory of Riot Grrrl'.

Apart from Sky Lions, Outer Stace is known to many as the vocalist for Portland electro-rock / gothic / post-punk band
Photona and synth-drum duo Time Bitch.

'Inside The Circle' is out now, available digitally from fine music platforms, including
Apple MusicSpotify and Bandcamp.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Recording, production, mastering by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Radio Sloan - guitar, percussion, synth, bass, banjo, programming
Outer Stace - vocals and lyrics
Visual art by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Concept, art direction and graphic design by Outer Stace
Video created by Sky Lions

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Floya Share "Stay" Video — WATCH

FLOYA are back with a bang. Following their audacious blend of rock and EDM with "Willows," the duo has been hard at work perfecting unreleased album tracks. The result is "Stay."

Watch the video
below.

Stream the song
here.

The track is a testament to the duo's dedication to pushing creative boundaries and penchant for fusion.
 
Hailing from Germany, Marv Wilder and Phil Bayer found common ground by talking about their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2, and Sting. With the vision in mind to fuse a fresh pop x rock sound with the aesthetics of EDM and world music, the pair set out to showcase something fresh and new.

After the successful launch of the single "The Hymn," the song was featured in an official AFL game between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs on Australian Television, marking quite the achievement for such a new act.

FLOYA ARE:
Phil Bayer | Vocals
Marv Wilder | Guitar

PHOTO CREDIT: Aurélien Mariat