SPOKEN New Album 'Reflection' Out Now Via XOVR Records. New Track "In The Dark" Also Released

Today, Spoken celebrates an impressive milestone with the release of their 10th studio album and their first in 7 years, 'Reflection', via XOVR Records, the recently launched label co-founded by Korn’s Brian 'Head' Welch. Alongside the album, the band has unveiled focus track, "In The Dark", a further testament to Spoken's enduring sound and creative vision, which comes accompanied by an official music video. Listen to the full album HERE and watch the video below.

Frontman Matt Baird expresses his excitement: "It’s finally here! Our new record 'Reflection' is out. We’re so excited for you to hear this collection of songs, and have the opportunity to play them on the road. Thank you for listening."

Brian 'Head' Welch speaks to the band's enduring legacy: "Spoken is a band with a great story, passionate tenacity and an impeccable track record. It’s been seven long years since their last release, and I’m confident 'Reflection' will completely satisfy the die-hard Spoken fans while gaining many more."

The album is available now on all streaming platforms, and the music video for "In The Dark" can be viewed on the band's official YouTube channel.

'Reflection' marks a significant milestone for Spoken, coming seven years after their last album. With an intriguing blend of melody, aggression, thought-provoking lyrics, dynamic guitar riffs, and meticulously crafted drums, the album emerges not just as a culmination of Spoken's artistry, honed over two decades. It's a sonic mirror that reflects the band’s growth and the connection they share with their fans. It's an exploration of the journey of life, a testament to resilience and the power of moving forward with hope. 

Fans can gain intimate insight into the band's journey as Baird joins Welch in conversation for XOVR Record's 'Artist Spotlight' series, now streaming on the XOVR Records YouTube and can be watched below.

Spoken are

Matt Baird

J.R. Bareis

Dylan Levernoch 

Jared Wisner

TheCityIsOurs Share New Video "In The Dark"

Continuing their exploration of deep and evocative themes, TheCityIsOurs have released their follow-up single "In the Dark," further delving into the complexities of personal and societal challenges.

This new track builds upon the emotional narrative established in "Shame," offering a compelling blend of powerful melodies and introspective lyrics that highlight the ongoing journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

With "In the Dark," TheCityIsOurs reaffirm their commitment to shedding light on the struggles many face in silence, providing a source of comfort and solidarity through their music. 

"This song is about building up a wall to keep yourself safe by creating a fake image of yourself to make your family happy, growing up being told by society that I'd always be a disappointment because of my sexuality, something I can't control. So I'd try to hide it and do anything to not cause any sort of disappointment in anything that I can control," says singer Oli Duncanson.

He continues, "The pressure of upholding that image builds up to a point where it feels you can't go back and completely shatter your own family's perception of you. No matter how much I'd planned it out and got to a point where I was going to tell them, nothing would ever come out. [You] feel guilty because your life is a lie to people who are supposed to love you unconditionally. And no matter how irrational I knew the fear of telling them was and how frustrated with myself I'd get for not being able to tell them, I could never get the words out."

He finishes, "Your friends and potentially people who barely know you still know you more than family, which isn't fair. It feels like you can't progress as a person as you condition yourself to keep your walls built up, unable to let anyone in."

ABOUT THECITYISOURS:
THECITYISOURS is a five-piece pop/metal band from London who has quickly garnered attention and growing support for peers, industry, and fans alike, with their high-octane live show and the success of their sophomore album. COMA (2021) smashed into the Top 5 iTunes metal charts with several singles appearing in editorial playlists on Amazon, Deezer, and Spotify — including two covers on New Core and Metal UK.

THECITYISOURS have become a upcoming staple on UK and EU festival lineups alike, with appearances at Camden Rocks, Macmillan Fest, Burn It Down, Holloween, a fly-in appearance at High 5 Festival in Sweden, a headline set in the Doghouse Tent at the revered Download Festival to a 4000+ audience of festival-goers. After a sold-out album release show at The Underworld in London.

THECITYISOURS ARE:
Oli Duncanson — Vocals
Mikey Page  — Vocals + Guitar
Jamie Deeks  — Bass
Stuart Mercer — Guitar
Louis Giannamore — Drums

EPIC METAL ALLIANCE: Iron Maiden's Legacy Of The Beast Joins Forces With In Flames for a new in-game event: 'In The Dark’

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey as Iron Maiden's acclaimed free-to-play mobile game, Legacy of the Beast, joins forces with Swedish metallers In Flames to deliver an epic new event: In The Dark.

Following a string of successful partnerships, Legacy of the Beast proudly unveils another collaboration between Iron Maiden and In Flames which promises an extraordinary gaming experience that will captivate metalheads and gamers alike.

This year, Iron Maiden's official mobile game has already forged formidable alliances with Motorhead, introducing Snaggletooth, and Anthrax, welcoming Not Man into the Legacy of the Beast universe. Now, get ready for the arrival of Jesterhead, In Flames' iconic mascot, as he joins forces with Eddie, the legendary Iron Maiden mascot, to execute a daring plan: the closure of the gates to hell.

In an engaging twist within the game's immersive storyline, players will accompany Eddie, the newly appointed ruler of Hell, as he embarks on a mission to revolutionize the game's realms. Recognizing the urgent need to seal the gates to Purgatory once and for all, Eddie seeks the assistance of Jesterhead, a powerful demi-god known for sorcery and magic. Together, they face the daunting challenge of sealing these ancient gates.

Prepare for an exciting week-long event, where you’ll unleash your inner metal warrior and battle against the forces of darkness. Inspired by the lyrics and music of In Flames, In The Dark immerses players in a captivating storyline, drawn from the depths of their renowned albums. 

Join Jesterhead on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023, at 5 pm PT in Iron Maiden's Legacy of the Beast mobile game as the In The Dark in-game Event commences. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to be part of a collaboration that fuses the worlds of music and mobile gaming.

Anders Fridén lead singer of In Flames says:

"To see our Jesterhead next to Iron Maiden’s Eddie is surreal. Growing up on the music of Iron Maiden and being inspired by the visual side of the band - they were one of our big influences when In Flames started. We are honored and beyond excited being a part of this game. Being kids from Gothenburg, Sweden dreams can come true, it can become real. Never stop believing! Up the Irons!!"

Step into the shoes of one of the most iconic mascots in metal history and prepare for a journey like no other! In Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, you become Eddie himself, traveling through time and space to explore a mind-bending array of worlds. With stunning 3D graphics and captivating environments, you'll feel like you're right there beside Eddie as he unleashes his special powers and abilities. From his earliest forms to his latest incarnations, Eddie is ready to take on anything the game throws at him - and so are you!

Navigator Games CEO, Will Moore says

“In Flames are one of the unequivocal pioneers of melodic death metal and have shared the stage with Maiden numerous times so we’ve wanted to do this collab for ages. We had a great time working with them on the “In the Dark” Dungeon and developing Jesterhead into one of our most awesome playable characters. We can’t wait to unleash him into the game on July 12th.”

Get ready to rock out with the latest update to Legacy of the Beast, because we're giving away the ultimate prize: the one and only Jesterhead! And the best part? You can earn this epic character for FREE just by logging in. Starting Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 5 pm PT, all you have to do is log in any 7 days between July 12th 5pm PT and August 11th at 5pm PT.  But that's not all - in addition to the iconic Jesterhead, you'll also score a ton of awesome rewards for your dedication. With each day you log in, the rewards get even better, culminating in the ultimate prize on the 7th day: Jesterhead himself!

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

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

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

ABOUT NAVIGATOR GAMES:

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

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

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

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

ABOUT IN FLAMES

In Flames represent the best of metal’s past, present, and future. In Flames are as vital and even more energized today than when they unleashed classics like Come Clarity and Clayman in decades past.

The band built a stunning reputation with devastating, crowd-moving, inspired performances around the world at every major rock and metal festival imaginable, headlining multiple treks, and touring with the likes of Slipknot, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Killswitch Engage, Within Temptation, and Lamb Of God. They regularly headline some of the biggest stages and festivals in the world.

Foregone, the furious fourteenth studio album, combines the greatest aggressive, metallic, and melodic strengths of their landmark records with the seasoned songwriting of their postmodern era.

The melodic guitars, crushing riffs, and high-speed tempos that define much of the In Flames catalog first crystalized on their second album, The Jester Race (1996), complete with hints of the catchy choruses to come. Whoracle (1997) is the rawest and arguably heaviest In Flames album from the 90s. Metal Hammer declared melodeath masterpiece Colony (1999) “an undisputed fireball of an album.”

Clayman (2000) introduced synths and more prominent clean vocals, without sacrificing the band’s intensity. Reroute to Remain (2002) took the groove element further. Soundtrack to Your Escape (2004) expanded the rock bombast. Come Clarity (2006) is a perfect metalcore slab. A Sense of Purpose (2008) delivered some of the band’s best and most eclectic songs. The gothic groove metal of Sounds of a Playground Fading (2011) paved the way for the unapologetic Active Rock hooks of Siren Charms (2014) and Battles (2016). Fans of the aggressive side of In Flames praised I, the Mask (2019). Foregone masterfully, if improbably, manages to serve all sides of the In Flames fanbase, with powerful force.

A sense of pride, accomplishment, and continued vitality are evident every time the band takes the stage, and all over Foregone. Melodic death metal pioneers and innovative purveyors of groove, the artistry, influence, stature, and future of In Flames loom as large as the heavy metal horizon itself.

LINEUP:

Anders Fridén – Vocals

Björn Gelotte – Guitar

Chris Broderick – Guitar

Bryce Paul – Bass

Tanner Wayne – Drums 

Find Iron Maiden: Legacy Of The Beast Online

IronMaidenLegacy.com

isilmé Releases Official Music Video for Ethereal New Single, "In the Dark"!

Baltimore, MD based, Indie / Alternative duo isilmé has unveiled the visually stunning, official music video for their ethereal new single, "In the Dark." Directed by David Gregory and produced by Cineoteric Films, "In the Dark" was filmed in Isle of Skye, Scotland, featuring a breathtaking backdrop to the already emotionally striking musical composition.

The music video was shot in one day at four different locations in Isle of Skye, Scotland. The mist seen over the Loch in the opening and final shots of the video is actually not mist at all, but smoke. Neither isilmé nor the crew knew that controlled burning was scheduled on the island for that day - upping the drama of those shots.” - isilmé

Inspired by the Greek myth of moon goddess Selene and shepherd Endymion (along with our own relationship), ‘In The Dark’ is about two lovers’ separation and longing. Though daylight and consciousness may separate them, they will always have the night.

isilmé is indie / alternative husband-and-wife duo Eric McCullough and Jayne McCullough. Based in Baltimore, MD the project was founded in 2020 - the same year that the couple found each other. The duo combines ethereal and emotive vocals with intricate instrumental layers to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Thematically, isilmé is autobiographical, transparent, and introspective - taking on their collective and individual triumphs, struggles, and evolution.

"...original, folksy, melodious and meaningful" - U N Indie Folk Music

“a very emotive indie sound. . .beautiful melody and sincere vocals” Alfitude

" ... The whole affair had us drifting in a vat of melancholy. And this act do it very well, by means of being true to that romantic sadness - for each second is soaked in tears of loss and heartbreak ... This is introspection on a grand scale ... Mp3hugger

BLACK ROSE MAZE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM FIRST SINGLE + VIDEO, 'IN THE DARK' OUT NOW

NEW HARD ROCK BAND FROM SINGER ROSA LARICCHIUTA Black Rose Maze is singer Rosa Laricchiuta’s very own hard rock project and August 7, 2020 will see the release of her self-titled debut. The album is comprised of driving hard rock that backs up Rosa’s unbelievably powerful voice. For your first taste of music, check out first single and video, 'In The Dark

Stream the single and pre-order/save "Black Rose Maze" HERE: https://orcd.co/blackrosemaze

This self-titled debut album is a showcase of Rosa’s own songs, together with a few cuts which were penned for Rosa by the likes of Clif Magness (Steve Perry, Avril Lavigne), Nasson (Chaos Magic, Sinner’s Blood), and Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, JORN, Revolution Saints etc.). Produced by Alessandro Del Vecchio, this awesome record should not be missed by anyone who has a penchant for melodic hard rock with a contemporary edge.

Says Laricchiuta, “I am honoured to introduce my very first full rock album and cool collaboration with insanely talented musicians, vocalists, and writers from all over the world! I am so excited it’s almost here!” 

“It took me some time to write 'In The Dark' simply because it speaks truth about a time in my life where I felt trapped and alone. A time when I broke free from emotional abuse,” she continues about the first single.

Rosa Laricchiuta is a singer, songwriter, and performer from Montreal, Quebec. After several years cutting her teeth with live shows, she auditioned for the third season (2015) of "La Voix", Quebec's version of the popular TV show "The Voice”. Rosa had an instant connection with the legendary francophone rocker Éric Lapointe and chose him as her coach. Rosa showed a solid stage presence, with remarkable intensity and a voice so powerful it sent her straight to the Grand Finale where she shared the stage with Def Leppard, Kelly Clarkson, Jean Leloup, and her idol, Melissa Etheridge. She left a lasting impression as she won over millions of viewers who named her the new "it" female rocker of Quebec.

She then released one album in the Quebec market before beginning work on her first English language album in 2016. That album, “Free" was released the following year and at the end of the year, she joined the popular American band Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their annual mega tour of the United States. Rosa was then brought to the attention of Frontiers by none other than fellow Trans-Siberian Orchestra bandmates and now label mates, Dino Jelusick (Animal Drive) and Jeff Scott Soto – who also makes a guest vocal appearance on the album. 

Line-up:

Rosa Laricchiuta - Vocals

Jeff Scott Soto - Vocals on “Laws Of Attraction”

Alessandro Del Vecchio - Bass, keyboards

Andrea Seveso - Guitars

Michele Sanna - Drums

Erika Ceruti - Backing vocals

For More Info Visit:

https://www.facebook.com/Blackrosemaze/

https://www.facebook.com/RosaLOfficial/

https://www.instagram.com/rosalaricchiutaofficial/

https://twitter.com/BLACKROSEMAZE1