Animals As Leaders Announce New Album 'Parrhesia'; Drop Music Video For New Single " The Problem of Other Minds"
Ground breaking, genre defying instrumental trio, ANIMALS AS LEADERS have announced their highly anticipated new album, 'Parrhesia' today. Their first new full length album since 2016's critically acclaimed 'The Madness Of Many' will be released on March 25th, 2022 via Sumerian Records. Pre-order bundles are available now from www.animalsasleaders.org
Highlighting the news of their first new album in 6 years is the release of brand new single and accompanying music video "The Problem Of Other Minds". Stream the track HERE and watch the official music video below.
Speaking on the album announcement and the band's single & music video, Tosin Abasi shares
"It’s been a while since we’ve released a body of work. We’re really proud of this collection of songs as well as the visual components, and are excited to share it with all of you."
Today's announcement follows the recent release of single "Monomyth" which dropped in September along with a high-concept music video directed by Telavaya Reynolds and featuring choreography by Tlathui Maza / NOHBORDS. The music video has clocked up nearly 900,000 YouTube views, with the track clocking up over 1 million cross-platform streams.
ABOUT ANIMALS AS LEADERS
It might sound strange to associate “storytelling” with instrumental music. But ANIMALS AS LEADERS jettisoned the rules, limitations, and boundaries of conventional rock music from the start. Armed with palette-expanding eight-string guitars, rich synths, and pummeling percussive grooves, the trio is beloved by metalheads, aspiring virtuosos, jazz fanatics, and casual listeners alike. As Pitchfork observed, “Animals As Leaders have walked the tightrope between sheer technical virtuosity and actual emotional resonance.” Even without vocals, this is intimate, myth-making music.
ANIMALS AS LEADERS began as a solo outlet for guitarist Tosin Abasi, whose creative partnership with classically trained guitarist Javier Reyes and Berklee-educated drummer Matt Garstka is built on a shared love of everything from fusion to technical death metal. Garstka graced the cover of Modern Drummer in 2015. In one of his many appearances on their cover, Guitar World named Tosin among the Guitarists of the Decade. Rolling Stone featured him as part of their “Young Guns” series. The Chicago Tribune declared him “the closest thing prog-metal has to an Eddie Van Halen.”
Kerrang! included their album, 'Weightless' among its Best Albums of 2011. 'The Joy of Motion' entered the Billboard 200 at No. 24 in 2014, and 'The Madness of Many' cracked the Top 20 in 2016. Now more than a decade into their career, a quick look at the bands they’ve toured with demonstrates the consistently diverse appeal of ANIMALS AS LEADERS. It’s a list that includes Korn, Deftones, Thrice, Meshuggah, Underoath, TesseracT, and Circa Survive as well as major festivals with the likes of Linkin Park, Avenged Sevenfold, and Slipknot.
ANIMALS AS LEADERS offer more than clinic-ready musicianship and proficiency. A focus on mood, texture, and emotive power elevates the material past any preconceived notions, resulting in a fascinatingly unique phenomenon, with an unlikely and profound appeal across multiple sub-genres and over 200 million career streams to date.
“We all know how talented the guys in Animals As Leaders are. Absurdly talented,” declared Metal Sucks. “They are one of the finest, most interesting units in modern music.”
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Bad Omens Announce Forthcoming Album 'THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND' via Sumerian Records Out On February 25, 2022
Catch Bad Omens live in support of Ice Nine Kills on their Hip To Be Scared Tour - Severed Leg 2 with Currents and Fame On Fire. For ticket information, please click here.
2021 US Tour Dates
November 10 - Jacksonville, NC - The Tarheel Concert Lounge
November 12 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome to Rockville
November 15 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues New Orleans
November 16 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City
November 18 - Sauget, IL - Pop's Concert Venue
November 19 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre
November 20 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre
November 21 - Easy Moline, IL - The Rust Belt
November 24 - Rochester, NY - Anthology
November 26 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
November 27 - Hartford, CT - The Webster
November 28 - Sayreville, NH - Starland Ballroom
December 2 - Toronto, ON, Canada - The Danforth Music Hall
December 3 - Montreal, QC, Canada - Théâtre Corona (Sold Out)
December 4 - Providence, RI - The Strand
December 5 - Portland, ME - State Theatre
December 7 - Covington, KY - Madison Theater
Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. The quartet—Noah Sebastian(vocals), Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson (guitar), Nick Ruffilo (bass), and Nick Folio (drums)—materialize with ghostly atmospherics, striking hooks, and the tingles of sensual high-register harmonies uplifted by cinematic production. Racking up over 250M worldwide streams to date and earning acclaim, the band presents an uncompromising and undeniable vision on their third full-length album, 'THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND' (Sumerian Records).
“Making the record changed us as songwriters and musicians. In many ways, I feel like it set me free as an artist because every decision made in the writing process was for myself, with no fear for anyone else’s expectations of what our third album should sound like. Be it our fans or our record label.”
They’ve always wielded this level of magic though…
The group’s 2016 self-titled debut, 'Bad Omens', yielded fan favorites such as “Glass Houses” and “The Worst In Me” which eclipsed 20.4 million Spotify streams. On its heels, 2019’s 'Finding God Before God Finds Me' spawned “Dethrone” (9.5 million Spotify streams) and “Careful What You Wish For” (8.8 million Spotify streams). Along the way, they toured with numerous marquee acts and received tastemaker praise.
After their first headline tour was canceled mid-way at the top of the global pandemic, the band found themselves at home in Los Angeles with plenty of time. Where they absorbed and imparted a different palette of unexpected inspirations. Channeling what the frontman describes at times as a “cursive sound” they embraced newfound confidence and boundlessly loose creativity. Anything went in the studio, and all “rules” were broken. Noah and Jolly wrote, produced, and engineered the music themselves while GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and songwriter Zakk Cervini (Halsey, Grimes, Poppy, blink-182) lent his talents with the mix and master. Challenging himself, Noah decided to “make a track sampling items around the house, none of which were musical instruments”.
This ultimately became the framework for the first single “THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND”. Claps puncture the icy soundscape as his voice stretches from a breathy moan into an evocative and entrancing hook, breaking from a whisper into the seductive chant, “It wasn’t hard to realize. Love’s the death of peace of mind.” It culminates on a climactic scream uplifted by a distorted crunch.
“The whole record really details the loss of peace of mind,” he explains. “The lyrics in the title track are a little more specific in terms of the conflict at the heart of something more intimate and personal.”
By speaking it aloud, Bad Omens offer a level of comfort and empathy, with a sinister shroud. At the same time, they also give rock music a sexy new shape on 'THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND'.
“Sonically, we want to do something you can’t arrive late or early too,” he leaves off. “You can’t cheat your way to the final act. You have to get on the ride and process it until the end. The songs are meant to be heard from start to finish. We want you to take the whole trip with us.”
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Born Osiris - Angel or Alien Tour slams into Long Island,NY
Opening the night were New Yorks’ own The Warwithin. Throwing down songs from their new album Nothing is Sacred.
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Up next were Sentinals from New Jersey. Singer Joshua wasn’t able to perform but the band played on. To their credit what an instrumental set that I had to listen to their songs with vocals as soon as I got home. Check out their new album Collapse by Design.
Signs of the Storm from Pennsylvania were up next to thrill the audience with killers from their new album , Absolvere.
Due to some technical difficulties on setting up. Shadows of Intent had a shorted set, but that didn’t matter to this hungry hungry crowd That enjoyed their set with songs from their new album Elegy.
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With no signs of slowing down the crowd wanted more and they got it when Headliners Born of Osiris hit the stage. Killing the set and showcasing songs from their new album Angel or Alien. Out on Sumerian Records.
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Veil of Maya Release New Track + Music Video "Outrun" Out via Sumerian Records
Release New Track
"Outrun"
Out via Sumerian Records
One Of The First Live Concert Music Videos Since Covid-19 Pandemic
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Catch Veil of Maya On The Afterburner Tour
With Dance Gavin Dance, Polyphia, Eidola, and Wolf & Bear
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Genre-bending metal powerhouse Veil of Maya has today released their latest music video for their track "Outrun" (via Sumerian Records). The music video is one of the first of its kind filmed at a live concert since the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking on today's release, frontman Lukas Magyar shares:
"Outrun is extra special to us because it's something we haven't done before and we weren't trying too hard to make something different. It just came together organically and we were all very pleased when it was complete."
Watch the video for "Outrun" below or at the link below, stream the track here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Veil of Mayanews coming soon.
Born of Osiris Release New Music Video "Oathbreaker" From New Album 'Angel or Alien' via Sumerian Records
Metal powerhouse Born of Osiris have released their latest music video for track "Oathbreaker", taken from their new album 'Angel or Alien' (via Sumerian Records). Prior to today's release, the band has dropped singles "White Nile", title track "Angel or Alien", "Poster Child", and most recently, "Shadowmourne" which in total have summed up a staggering 2.9 million views and counting on YouTube. The "Oathbreaker" music video was filmed live at their show in Dallas during their 2021 summer Texas tour. Fans outside of the state now have their chance to see the band in action on their Angel or Alien Tour kicking off tomorrow with Shadow of Intent and Signs Of The Swarm. Watch the video for "Oathbreaker" or at the link below, stream 'Angel or Alien' here, and click here for more tour information.
Written and produced by Born of Osiris, 'Angel or Alien' was mixed by Jeff Dunne with additional producing and engineering by Josh Strock.
Born of Osiris will be on the road beginning tomorrow for the Angel or Alien Tour with Shadow of Intent and Signs Of The Swarm. For ticket information, please click here.
Angel or Alien Tour Dates
10/29 - Sauget, IL - Pops
10/30 - Fort Wayne, IN - Piere's
10/31 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
11/02 - Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon
11/03 - Patchogue, NY - Stereo Garden
11/05 - Hampton Beach, NH - Wally's Pub
11/06 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
11/07 - Asbury Park, NJ - House Of Independents
11/09 - Reading, PA - Reverb
11/10 - Virginia Beach, VA - Elevation 27
11/11 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligan's
11/12 - Huntington, WV - The Loud
11/13 - Louisville, KY - Diamond Pub Music Hall
11/14 - Columbus, OH - The King Of Clubs
11/16 - Grand Rapids, MI - Elevation
11/17 - Madison, WI - The Annex
11/18 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
11/19 - Springfield, MO - The Riff
11/20 - Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theater
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Nita Strauss Enlists David Draiman Of Disturbed For New Track "Dead Inside"
Superstar guitarist and unstoppable force of nature, "Hurricane" NITA STRAUSS, has unleashed her brand new single, "Dead Inside" today, her first new music since the release of her critically acclaimed debut solo album 'Controlled Chaos' in 2018. But this time, NITA isn't coming alone. "Dead Inside" features her first ever solo collaboration with a vocalist and not just any vocalist, none other than DAVID DRAIMAN, frontman of Grammy Nominated rock icons, DISTURBED. Stream "Dead Inside" here and watch the official music video below.
"Dead Inside" is the kind of rare musical alchemy that can only be conjured by the serendipitous collaboration of two iconic hard rock powerhouses such as NITA STRAUSS and DAVID DRAIMAN. It kicks off with NITA's inimitably intricate lead guitar work that as the intro builds, it begins to snake its way around the ground-shaking, head-banging lead riff as JOSH VILLALTA's technical and bombastic drums kick in. Then comes the unmistakable vocal prowess of DAVID DRAIMAN as he delivers his unique signature brand of enormously catchy vocal melody and a stadium-conquering chorus. The song ebbs and flows through sonic and emotional dynamics and culminates with a brutally heavy beatdown into a final rendition of the chorus, ensuring that the lead hook will be replaying over and over in the listener's head for days.
Speaking on their history making collaboration, NITA STRAUSS shares
"This is my first time releasing my own music with a vocalist, and I am so honored to take this step alongside a legend like David Draiman. David’s voice and powerful lyrics took this song to a level I could never have imagined! And we are so excited to unleash this song on the world."
DAVID DRAIMAN adds
"Serendipity can be really cool. We’ve been friends for years.
Nita sent me the track…I didn’t have time to work on it right away…then in literally a couple of days, while killing time in Santa Monica, the whole thing just came together. Incredibly proud of how it turned out and honored to be a part of it."
NITA has been hard at work on her second solo studio album. More news to come on that soon.
NITA also recently announced that she will be hitting the road at the end of the year for her Winter Wasteland 2021 headline tour.The trek kicks off in New Orleans, LA on November 10th and hits a further 28 cities across North America, culminating in Angola, IN on December 18th. Tickets are on sale now (full dates and ticket links below). VIP packages are available here.
ABOUT NITA STRAUSS
Through obsession, dedication and sheer hard work, NITA has not only been firmly established as one of the best guitarists in the world, she is also a role model, a trail blazer, a fitness fanatic, a phenomenal performer and a total badass. Her skill, exuberant stage presence and love for all things guitar have seen NITA become a truly unstoppable, limitless force, blazing a previously untrodden trail.
As well as writing, producing and playing all the guitar and bass parts on her solo output, NITA is known for wowing fans all over the world as Alice Cooper's touring guitarist, gracing the covers of Guitar World and Guitar Player, performing for millions upon millions of WWE fans worldwide at record-setting pay-per-views and becoming the first female to have a signature Ibanez guitar (which now hangs in the entrance to the legendary Guitar Centre on Sunset Blvd).
When the pandemic hit, being the force of nature that she is, NITA took the adversity of no touring and being at home and turned it in to a positive. During the past 18 months, NITA launched her online guitar learning course, Rock Guitar Fundamentals which takes the learner through everything from picking up the guitar for the first time all the way through to learning songs and playing solos. Taking her passion for health and fitness to the next level, NITA also launched her Body Shred Fitness Challenge, a 3 month fitness challenge that pairs a love of music with passion for getting healthier in your body and mind! Participants have the chance to win prize packages valued at over $2,500 while becoming a part of a fun, supportive world wide fitness community. And, as if that wasn't enough, NITA launched her Patreon which gives fans access to weekly livestreams, lessons, signed photos and behind the scenes looks at the album recording process.
On top of these digital initiatives, NITA also became the official in-house guitarist of the L.A. Rams, playing every home game at the brand new SoFi Stadium, performed the national anthem at WWE's NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver event, released two new signature Ibanez guitars, JIVA Jr and JIVA X, was featured on the cover of Guitar World's: Guitarists Of The Decade issue and performed with Alice Cooper at the Fire Fight Australia benefit for the bush fires that ravaged Australia in 2020.
NITA released her debut solo album 'Controlled Chaos' in 2018 to mass acclaim from fans and media alike with Metal Injection calling it "a great debut that—as its creator intended—leaves no doubt." and Guitar World stating "'Controlled Chaos' is a panoramic view of Nita Strauss' many strengths". To date the album has clocked up 6.7 million streams worldwide, with music videos for singles "Our Most Desperate Hour", "Pandemonium", "Alegria" and "Mariana Trench" clocking up over 3 million Youtube views.
As well as performing with Alice Cooper, NITA has also played with R&B star Jermaine Jackson, early MTV darlings Femme Fatale, video game supergroup Critical Hit and popular tribute band The Iron Maidens.
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