Swedish Prog Metal Trio VOKONIS Release New Single "Null & Void"

Swedish prog-metal trio VOKONIS have released their new track, ”Null & Void”. A stand-alone single, and a continuation of the band’s fourth studio album 'Odyssey'. Dynamic and experimental, the single further explores the depths of Vokonis’ sound. The single features Per Wiberg (Spiritual Beggars, Opeth) on organ.

Simon Ohlsson (vocals and guitar) comments:

"Null & Void is a track we, unfortunately, had to leave out from 'Odyssey' due to the constraints of the LP format. When we had to select which tracks made it onto the album we all agreed that it's one of our favorite songs from the album sessions. We liked it so much we decided to make it a stand-alone release to continue the lore of 'Odyssey'. It continues with storytelling and the experimentation with dynamics. The ending of the song is one of our favorite moments where Per Wiberg really let loose with the organs. It's going to be a real staple in our live-set for years to come."

”Null & Void” is out now on all streaming platforms via The Sign Records.

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/nullvoid

Get Vokonis' latest album Odyssey: https://vokonis.bandcamp.com/album/odyssey

VOKONIS Line-up:

Simon Ohlsson - Guitar and Vocals

Jonte Johansson - Bass and Vocals

Peter Ottosson - Percussion - Drums

Connect with Vokonis:

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVokonis

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Swedish band MAD INVASION go dark and mysterious in their new Middle-Eastern-inspired bone-crusher single and video rock `Edge

The band´s long-awaited full-length album `Edge Of The World´ will be
released on September 24, 2021.

Pre-order / Pre-save here

Swedish band MAD INVASION combines classic 70’s hard rock influences with a modern approach andsoundscape. The vast experience of the band members as musicians, songwriters and performing artists − includes numerous album releases and tours over the years.

In September MAD INVASION release their long-awaited debut album entitled ’Edge Of The World’, an albumthat offers a wide range of heavy songs with bone crushing guitars, airy keyboards, and a dynamic rhythmsection – adding the final touches to the very distinct MAD INVASION sound. The three first videos also feature special guest Mikkey Dee from Motörhead and Scorpions. Join the MAD INVASION journey and rediscover the golden age of rock – in a new suit of armour.

About the song and video
Welcome to the ’Edge Of The World’…
Picture yourself somewhere in the Middle-East or North Africa… walking around in one of the markets, through narrow passages… with merchants, beggars and thieves all around… the air filled with smells of spices, incense and animals. A cool and mysterious setting for a dark mystery that reminds us of the backdrops used in epic films like ’Death On The Nile’ and ’Indiana Jones’. “Edge Of The World“ delivers a fusion of bone-crushing guitar riffs and a led-heavy rhythm section, all mixed with multi-ethnical instrumentation and harmonies typical for the regions.

The guitars build on a mono-toned lead riff in the intro and chorus and open-ended chords in the verse and pre-chorus. It is only in the bridge that the more typical duo-harmony riffs are used. The guitars are also tuned in drop B (5 tones down) to give a deeper and darker feel to the sound. The ambiance of the song is also inspired by Led Zeppelin’s song ’Kashmir’ and Rush’s ’A Passage To Bankok’. Packaged in MAD INVASION’s typical dark-themed classic rock, the result is both different and enticing – clearly standing out on the contemporary rock scene.

“Edge Of The World“ is single is the title track from the upcoming album and is also the 'big' song both as far as energy, intensity and delivery.

For more information about Mad Invasion, please visit their Website or LinkTree, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or at Guilty Gorilla Management

Mad Invasion line-up:
Pete Sandberg Vocals
Björn Dahlberg Guitar
Hal Marabel Guitar / Keyboards
Mats Jeppsson Bass
Mats Bergentz Drums

Swedish band MAD INVASION go crazy in their new party rock `Crazy & Wild´music video,featuring special guest Mikkey Dee.

Their debut album drops on September 24, 2021.
Stream the song on Spotify, Apple Music, , Deezer and Amazon Music.
The band´s first full-length album `Edge Of The World´ is issued
for release on September 24, 2021.
Pre-order / Pre-save here

Swedish band MAD INVASION combines classic 70’s hard rock influences with a modern approach and soundscape. The vast experience of the band members as musicians, songwriters and performing artists − includes numerous album releases and tours over the years.

In September MAD INVASION release their long-awaited debut album entitled ’Edge Of The World’, an album that offers a wide range of heavy songs with bone crushing guitars, airy keyboards, and a dynamic rhythm section – adding the final touches to the very distinct MAD INVASION sound. The three first videos also feature special guest Mikkey Dee from Motörhead and Scorpions. Join the MAD INVASION journey and rediscover the golden age of rock – in a new suit of armour.

About the song and video

A head-on groovy rock song with a party mood and high sing-along factor.
The song is based on a older guitar riff that was updated for a more modern purpose.

We used the same two girls in this video as in the previous one ’Devil’s Calling’, both our trademark ’Fallen Angel’ in white (the evil angel) and the girl who is usually our Black Angel (the good angel) but in this video is the ’Party Girl’.

The theme of the song and video is that we all should get a bit crazy once in a while – just because we can. No serious messages, just having fun in the name of rock’n roll. The video was record at Slagthuset in Malmö (Sweden), which is big venue used for both live concerts and exhibitions.

The guitars that were used in the recording were an old Ibanez Destroyer (Björn) and Gibson Les Paul (Hal) together with a classic vintage Marshall amp and speakers from the early 70’s. The guitars are tunes in a 5-semitone-drop which means that a regular E-string becomes a B-tone, and an A-string becomes an E tone. This creates a heavier and more dynamic rock sound but also requires thicker strings (011-052) to be able to carry the lower tones well.

The guitars were recorded in 6-dubbed stereo with Tri-Chorus and Delay, which created the massive and broad sound in the song.

For the vocals we used the amazing Swedish microphone Ehrlund, with an Audio Tube Pre-amp, Audio Tube Compressor and Urei 546 Equalizer.

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SWEDEN'S CROWNE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM "KINGS IN THE NORTH" OUT JUNE 18, 2021

'SHAROLINE' SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW

FEATURING MEMBERS OF H.E.A.T., ART NATION, EUROPE, & THE POODLES

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the debut album, “Kings In The North” from Crowne, a new Swedish melodic hard rock supergroup on June 18, 2021. The band is comprised of vocalist Alexander Strandell (Art Nation), guitarist/keyboardist/producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T.), bassist John Levén (Europe) and drummer Christian Lundqvist (The Poodles). The band's debut album, "King In The North" is due out June 18, 2021. Their second single and first music video, 'Sharoline' is out today.

Pre-order the CD and Limited Edition Color LP versions of the album and pre-save the digital version HERE: https://orcd.co/kingsinthenorth

Listen to their first single, 'Mad World' HERE: https://orcd.co/crownemadworld

Crowne is hands-down the most exciting, thrilling supergroup ever created out of the Swedish melodic hard rock scene. This stellar cast of some of the most outstanding musicians from the scene have been gathered together to create this absolute beast of a debut album, the title of which will be revealed in the coming weeks. Crowne's music is the result of these amazing talents coming together and realizing a musical vision under the passionate and watchful guidance of Serafino Perugino, President of Frontiers Records. This is a melodic hard rock barnburner with enormous melodies, delivering rock 'n' roll like there is no tomorrow. Quite simply, this is going to blow you away, so prepare yourself for what's to come.

Meet The Band:

Vocalist Alexander Strandell is known to fans of the genre for fronting Art Nation. Since 2015, Art Nation has released three successful albums in Scandinavia on Gain/Sony Music while staking their claim as up-and-comers in the melodic hard rock scene.

Jona Tee's name is certainly one that needs no introduction for fans of the Swedish melodic rock scene and melodic hard rock in general. Jona brings not only his trademark production and keyboard skills to the proceedings here, but also provides the main guitars on the album. (Love Magnusson of Dynazty lent his skills to the solos on the album.)

On bass, a name that surely needs no introduction, from the legendary band Europe, John Levén. John agreed to join the guys and offer his awesome talents for the realization of a killer sound and to be one half of an astounding rhythm section.

The Poodles drummer, Christian “Kicken” Lundqvist, joins the party as the backbone of the rhythm section. The Poodles have been one of the most successful acts in melodic hard rock in Sweden in the 21st century.

Line-up:

Alexander Strandell – Lead Vocals

Jona Tee – Guitar/Keyboards/Backing Vocals

John Levén - Bass

Christian “Kicken” Lundqvist – Drums

Additional Musicians:

Love Magnusson – Guest Guitar Solos

NEW AUDIO ALERT! SEVENTH CRYSTAL "WHEN WE WERE YOUNG"

DEBUT ALBUM "DELIRIUM" DUE MAY 14, 2020 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to be releasing Seventh Crystal's debut album, "Delirium" on May 14, 2021. Please enjoy the Swedes newest single, 'When We Were Young', which was released today. If you are a fan of melodic rock/hard rock, then this band is an absolute MUST HEAR!

Listen to “When We Were Young”

Pre-order/save "Delirium" on CD/Color LP/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/seventhcrystal

Watch the video for the song "Say What You Need to Say" HERE: https://youtu.be/BGcA1wUfM3Q

Seventh Crystal, a stunning new rock band from the fertile Swedish music scene, was put together by singer Kristian Fyhr. Initially, Kristian wanted to pursue a solo project, but when the songs started to take form, he realized he wanted to involve more musicians. So, he moved to vocals only and brought in Johan Älvsång (Pinstripe Conspiracy, Lamashtu) on keyboards/piano and Olof Gadd (Osukaru) on bass as the first key pieces, and then recruited Anton Roos on drums and Emil Dornerus on guitar to complete the line-up.

Seventh Crystal's music can best be described as arena hard rock with melodic rock influences. The band comments, “We would describe the band’s music and sound as an “intelligent” hard rock, but still very melodic. Our songwriting is very varied. We like to write songs in a pop style and then "beef" them up and make it rock. We're big admirers of everything from Cheiron Studio and Max Martin to Behemoth and Iron Maiden. So our influences come from a lot of different bands and music. But we kind of end up in the modern hard rock and arena rock sound, since that's where we have our common roots. When it comes to the songwriting, it is usually one or two of us who write the basic idea. But then each member adds their own touch and flavour and what comes out is the heavy, intriguing and exciting sound of Seventh Crystal!"

If you love the new wave of Scandinavian hard rock embodied by bands such as One Desire, H.E.A.T., and other bands who bring a huge sense of melody to modern rock, then this band is going to be right up your alley. Their forthcoming debut album will be hard to top as THE debut album of 2021.

Line-up:

Kristian Fyhr - Lead Vocals

Johan Älvsång - Keyboard/Backing Vocals

Emil Dornerus - Guitar/Backing Vocals

Olof Gadd - Bass/Backing Vocals

Anton Roos - Drums/Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Hampus Linderholm - Cello

Emelie Alm - Backing Vocals

NEW VIDEO ALERT! ECLIPSE "RUNAWAYS" (LIVE)

Subscribe To Our Channel: http://radi.al/SubscribeFrontiers | From the album "Viva La VicTOURia". Buy or Stream: https://orcd.co/victouria Eclipse have annou...

ALBUM & VIDEO DUE NOVEMBER 6, 2020

AVAILABLE ON CD/DVD, BLU-RAY, 3XLP, + DIGITAL 

Eclipse have announced their first ever official live release, “Viva La VicTOURia”, which follows the tremendous success of their last studio release, “Paradigm”. Available on 2CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and 3xLP on November 6, 2020, “Viva La VicTOURia” showcases the band’s performance in Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden on December 21, 2019 during their tour in support of the aforementioned album. 

Today the band has released a live video for their track "Runaways

Watch a performance of their hit single, 'Viva La Victoria' HERE: https://youtu.be/nazUz4fkP0Y

Pre-order/save "Viva La VicTOURia" HERE: https://orcd.co/victouria

Line-up:

Erik Mårtensson - Vocals

Magnus Henriksson - Guitars

Philip Crusner - Drums

Victor Crusner – Bass

Follow Eclipse:

https://www.eclipsemania.com/

https://www.facebook.com/EclipseSweden/

https://www.instagram.com/eclipse_sweden/

ELECTRIC HYDRA Release Music Video for "Blackened Eyes"

Swedish rock band Electric Hydra - Blackened Eyes Majestic Mountain Records / Tee Pee Records Taken from the debut album "Electric Hydra" Published by Sound ...

Self-Titled Debut Album out November 27 via Tee Pee Records/Majestic Mountain Records

"These are riffs that will melt your speakers..." 

METAL INJECTION

"Sabbath, Entombed and Fu Manchu. This comes through in fiery spadefuls on this riffy yet head-spinning new single ['It Comes Alive']"

CLASSIC ROCK

With their new single and subsequent music video for "Blackened Eyes" premiering now over at Rock Hard(watch it here), ELECTRIC HYDRA will release their self-titled debut album on November 27th via Tee Pee Records/Majestic Mountain.

“‘Blackened Eyes’ was an older and completely different song at the start,” explains vocalist Sanne Karlsson. “It’s written in an ironic way about somebody who turned out to be really grumpy and bloody-minded after recently returning home from a US tour. The message in the text is that despite how much of a diva someone is, we are all going to end up looking the same way when we’re six feet under.” 

Formed on the windswept West Coast of Sweden, amid the dark forests of Småland, 

Electric Hydra – formed by Sanne Karlsson, Ellinor Andersson, Jonathan Möller and Jonny Petterson – first met on an impromptu night in late 2017. In doing so they discovered a connection; a newfound friendship through a shared of Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Entombed and Black Sabbath, and decided to book a rehearsal room the very next morning.

Known for delivering high energy shows, the band has played live at Sweden Rock Festival and Malmöfestivalen; toured Europe and shared stages with Lucifer, Monolord, Truckfighters and Greenleaf, among many others.

With Dennis Åhman being brought in to replace Petterson on drums, work on their debut began in early 2020 and continued throughout the COVID-19 pandemic at Shimmer Studios, Studio BO and Welfare Studios. Further reinforced with new recruits in Peter Söderberg and At the Gates/Bombs of Hades’ Jonas Stålhammar (following the departure of Jonathan Möller) the quintet is keen to prove exactly why they are considered one of the most exciting new acts on the Swedish rock scene.

ELECTRIC HYDRA is:

Sanne Karlsson – Vocals

Ellinor Andersson – Bass

Dennis Åhman – Drums

Jonas Stålhammar – Guitar

Peter Söderberg – Guitar

DISCOGRAPHY:

‘The Last of Us’ (7” Vinyl, Moondawn) 2019

‘The Burden’ (Digital Single, Self-Released) 2019

‘World Domination’ (Digital Single, Self-Released) 2018

ELECTRIC HYDRA Socials:

Website – electric-hydra.com

Facebook – facebook.com/electrichydra666

Instagram – instagram.com/electric_hydra

Bandcamp – electrichydra.bandcamp.com

ECLIPSE ANNOUNCE FIRST OFFICIAL LIVE RELEASE "VIVA LA VICTOURIA"

Subscribe To Our Channel: http://radi.al/SubscribeFrontiers | From the album "Viva La VicTOURia". Buy or Stream: https://orcd.co/victouria | Watch the offici...

ALBUM & VIDEO DUE NOVEMBER 6, 2020

AVAILABLE ON CD/DVD, BLU-RAY, 3XLP, + DIGITAL 

PERFORMANCE OF 'VIVA LA VICTORIA' AVAILABLE NOW

Eclipse have announced their first ever official live release, “Viva La VicTOURia”, which follows the tremendous success of their last studio release, “Paradigm”. Available on 2CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and 3xLP on November 6, 2020, “Viva La VicTOURia” showcases the band’s performance in Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden on December 21, 2019 during their tour in support of the aforementioned album. See below for details on the bonus material included on the release. 

Pre-order/save "Viva La VicTOURia" HERE: https://orcd.co/victouria

"We've talked about properly documenting a live show for ages. Well, if anything good came out of the pandemic that brought touring to a halt, this is it. Thanks to this record, Viva La VicTOURia will live forever although it ended up being our shortest tour," says vocalist/guitarist Erik Mårtensson.

"Fans have asked us for a live album and video for a long time now. Well, here it is. Eclipse live, raw, and naked. Enjoy!" adds Magnus Henriksson.

Bonus material on the CD and LP versions of "Viva La VicTOURia" include the studio track “Driving One Of Your Cars” (a Lisa Miskovsky cover), acoustic versions of 'The Downfall Of Eden' and "When The Winter Ends', as well as three live tracks from the band's “Live from the Quarantine” pay-per-view special, which was recorded at Studio Grondahl in Stockholm, Sweden on April 1, 2010. The 3xLP version also includes the exclusive bonus tracks ‘Hurt’ and ‘Mary Leigh’.

Bonus footage on the DVD and Blu-ray features interviews with the band around the creation of “Paradigm” and “Viva La VicTOURia”, additional footage from the Paradigm Tour (backstage, tour bus, behind the scenes, etc.), and some interviews with the band around the development of Eclipse, from the early days up until now, including some historic footage.

Live in Göteborg (Gothenburg) was recorded live at Tradgarn, Goteborg on December 21, 2019.

Live from the Quarantine was recorded at Studio Grondahl in Stockholm, Sweden on April 1, 2020.

This first official live product from the band closes out the "Paradigm" album cycle and serves as a document of this very successful, but at the same time, super weird period in time for the band (and all of us).

Line-up:

Erik Mårtensson - Vocals

Magnus Henriksson - Guitars

Philip Crusner - Drums

Victor Crusner – Bass

Follow Eclipse:

https://www.eclipsemania.com/

https://www.facebook.com/EclipseSweden/

https://www.instagram.com/eclipse_sweden/

Swedish Blackened Death Metal Legends NECROPHOBIC Release New Single & Video For “Mirror Black”

NECROPHOBIC - Mirror Black (OFFICIAL VIDEO). Taken from the album "Dawn of the Damned", out October 10th, 2020. Order now: https://Necrophobic.lnk.to/DawnOfT...

From New Album Dawn Of The Damned Out October 9 Via Century Media Records

7” Vinyl “Mirror Black” EP Out Now

Pre-orders For Dawn Of The Damned Start Today

Today, Swedish blackened death metal legends NECROPHOBIC unleash new single/EP "Mirror Black," kicking off the campaign for the release of their undoubtedly most diverse and elaborated album to date Dawn of the Damned set to be released on October 9th via Century Media Records worldwide.

“Mirror Black” comes together with an official music video created by Magnus Göthlund (director) and Henrik Christoffersson (director of photography). See it HERE.

Says NECROPHOBIC, “The video for ‘Mirror Black‘ was shot on two different locations in Stockholm. We wanted to manifest the bright and the dark side of the portal to the underworld. The song is about a journey to begin through darkness and fire. This is where the damned takes the final step into the pitch black depths of death. On to the other side where a new dawn awaits.“

Dawn of the Damned, which was recorded and mixed by Fredrik Folkare (Unleashed, Firespawn, etc.) and comes once again with artwork by Kristian “Necrolord” Wåhlin, will be available as Ltd. 2-CD Mediabook & Patch, Gatefold colored & black LP with LP-Booklet & Poster, Standard CD Jewelcase and Digital album. Pre-order it HERE.

The album’s limited colored vinyl options come in the following editions:

Transp. Magenta vinyl: CM Webshop - 100x copies

Clear vinyl: CM Distro - 200x copies

Transp. Petrol Green vinyl: Cudgel - 200x copies

Transp. Orange vinyl: EMP - 200x copies

Transp. Blue vinyl: Nuclear Blast - 200x copies

Transp. Sun Yellow vinyl: Sound Of Records - 200x copies

Transp. Red vinyl: Band Webshop - 200x copies

About NECROPHOBIC

With thirty years of active, nefarious service under their bulletbelts, NECROPHOBIC are undisputed legends of the death and black metal underground. Formed in 1989 by drummer Joakim Sterner, the Stockholm blackhearts propagated a singular and fearless vision from the very start, confirming their prowess with now legendary debut album The Nocturnal Silence in 1993.

Despite numerous line-up changes and moments of turmoil, NECROPHOBIC’s dark light has never dimmed. As a result, when the band’s most efficacious line-up reconvened for 2018’s Mark Of The Necrogram, it was obvious to fans and critics alike that the Swedish quintet were back to the blistering form that first cemented their reputation. With guitarists Sebastian Ramstedt and Johan Bergeback back in the fold after a five-year hiatus, it was a self-evident career peak for all concerned. Not just the best sounding record of the band’s career, but one of the most monstrously dramatic and destructive records of the decade, it made the prospect of the next NECROPHOBIC album even more mouth-watering. Fast forward to 2020 and chief songwriter Ramstedt has summoned another breath-taking eruption of otherworldly malice, this time bearing the title Dawn of the Damned.

NECROPHOBIC is:

Anders Strokirk – vocals

Sebastian Ramstedt – lead guitars

Johan Bergebäck – rhythm guitar

Allan Lundholm – bass

Joakim Sterner – drums

Follow NECROPHOBIC online:

https://www.facebook.com/necrophobic.official

http://www.necrophobic.net/

https://www.youtube.com/user/Necrostar

https://www.instagram.com/necrophobic.official

https://www.twitter.com/necrophobic_666

AGES Confirm Details For Their New Studio Album

Sophomore LP 'Uncrown' out Aug. 21st on Black Lodge Records

Formed during the harsh Swedish winter of 2011, black metal outfit AGES are primed to release their new studio album, 'Uncrown', on August 21st via Black Lodge Records. The follow up to their critically acclaimed debut 'The Malefic Miasma' in 2015, Ages have thoughtfully bode their time to craft something truly unique. Now the five year long wait is finally over and the band's sophomore studio effort is ready to see the light of day. Composed and created solely in their own studio, Uncrown is a meticulously crafted album. The record boasts outstanding melodies, atmosphere, and unique performances from each member. Complimented by the artwork from renowned artist Chris Cold, these nine epistles embrace the legacy of the 90’s and bring the Swedish black metal sound to a whole new level.

Pre-order 'Uncrown' HERE.

For More Info Visit:

https://www.facebook.com/Ages.Sweden/