UK Metal Titans SHRAPNEL Release New Single "Kingmaker" + Music Video

Revered British metal act SHRAPNEL have released their brand new track "Kingmaker," an earth-shattering and expansive display of modern metal. The new single is accompanied by a music video, available to view below.

SHRAPNEL comments on the new single:

"We're wrapping the writing for a new record and have a busy summer playing our biggest shows whilst getting back over to mainland Europe. Now is the perfect time to unleash ‘Kingmaker’ - we hope to see as many of you as possible belting this out with us on the road!"

Watch the Music Video for "Kingmaker" Below:

Kingmaker” follows the release of their latest album, ‘In Gravity’ (2024), which received glowing reviews from the likes of Metal Hammer, Kerrang! and Distorted Sound. ‘In Gravity’signifies a profound rebirth and heralds a fresh era for SHRAPNEL. Drawing from their rich tapestry of experience and diverse influences, the album showcases the band's peak in songwriting excellence. From intricate and intense compositions to Gojira-inspired powerful heaviness and a newfound touch of contemporary melodic sophistication, SHRAPNEL skillfully navigates through uncharted musical territories, pushing boundaries and defying traditional genres.

Order 'In Gravity' HERE

About SHRAPNEL:

Established in 2009, SHRAPNEL has relentlessly pursued a path of musical devastation. Having shared stages with iconic bands like Exodus, Sepultura, Death Angel, Suicidal Tendencies, Wolf, Gama Bomb, and gracing the Bloodstock Festival stage three times, the band's reputation precedes them. Their upcoming performance at the Barbeuk Metal Festival in France further solidifies their place in the metal scene. From the incendiary underground EP ‘No Saviours’ to the critically acclaimed 2020 album ‘Palace For The Insane,’ SHRAPNEL's evolution has been nothing short of meteoric, with a relentless drive that shows no signs of waning.

Swedish Metallers SCREAMER Release New Single & Video for "The Traveler" Today!

New Album, Kingmaker, out January 13, 2023 via Steamhammer/SPV

SCREAMER, one of Sweden’s most ambitious heavy metal acts, have released their third single from their upcoming full length today, entitled "The Traveler". SCREAMER’s latest offering, Kingmaker, is scheduled for release on January 13, 2023 via Steamhammer/SPV.

It’s the physically tangible intensity of their songs, their enthusiasm and their irrepressible drive that has always set SCREAMER apart from other acts. The Swedish band surrounding vocalist Andreas Wikström benefits to no end from their amazing energy in combination with the musicians’ inspiring and diverse songwriting. This rewarding mix has already produced four studio albums and one live recording since 2011.

Watch the Video for "The Traveler"

Like its predecessors, ‘Kingmaker’ sparkles with a wealth of songs in the catchment area of classic heavy metal, the kind that has been an integral part of our lives since the early 1980s. At the same time, Screamer skins-man Henrik Petersson promises his band’s most mature and focused album yet, saying: “‘Kingmaker’ had us refine our signature style even more and bring out the essence of our strongest fortes.”

New songs such as "Renegade", "Chasing the Rainbow" and "Hellfire" are typical Screamer numbers. Says Petersson“In addition, they show what we are about this time, musically as well as in terms of content. Normally our lyrics are about life on tour, the joys of heavy metal and the life that goes with it.” 

However, the unusual, melancholy "The Traveler" is not your typical Screamer fare.

"‘Kingmaker’ also features socio-critical approaches, for example on "Ashes and Fire", and fantasy influences on "Sounds of the Night", which you might refer to as little adventure stories,” adds vocalist Andreas Wikström.

Screamer came together in Ljungby in 2009, a small town between Malmö and Gothenburg. Their previous studio albums, ‘Adrenaline Distractions’ (2011), ‘Phoenix’ (2013), ‘Hell Machine’ (2017) and ‘Highway of Heroes’ (2019), saw the five-piece deliver straightforward statements featuring dynamic riffs, tasteful twin guitars, punchy grooves and deeply melodic vocals. Screamer have played well over three hundred concerts, including acclaimed shows at renowned festivals such as Headbangers Open Air, Rock Hard Open Air, Summer Breeze, Bang Your Head and Muskelrock.

Testament to the quintet’s enthusiasm for playing live saw the light of day in January 2021: The songs on their ‘Live Sacrifice’ live album were cut during their European tour between autumn 2019 and spring 2020. ‘Kingmaker now seamlessly picks up where its predecessors left off. 

Wikström is not only Screamer’s vocalist, but also the band’s main lyricist, with a sure instinct for fantastic choruses. Along with longstanding members, guitarist Dejan Rosić, described by his colleagues as a “riff machine and Bosnian Santana”, and bassist Fredrik Svensson Carlström (“a real animal on stage!”), there’s drummer Henrik Petersson, who not only started the band, but is also its manager and organizational backbone. Guitarist Jon Morheim has only recently joined the Screamer fold and is a true riff virtuoso whose great technical skill has been instrumental in propelling Screamer to the next musical level.

 

These five have combined their talent, experience and undiminished driving ambition to unleash Kingmaker, the strongest album of their career to date.

Pre-Order 'Kingmaker' HERE

The new album "Kingmaker" will be released on January 13th, 2023 through SPV/Steamhammer as CD DigiPak (incl.poster), LP version, CD/LP bundle with shirt (only at the Steamhammer shop), download and stream HERE

SCREAMER Release New Single & Video, "Kingmaker" Today!

SCREAMER, one of Sweden’s most ambitious Heavy Metal acts, will release their new single and video for the song "Kingmaker" today.

The song is the title track from their new album, "Kingmaker", to be be released January 13th, 2023 through SPV/Steamhammer as CD DigiPak (incl.poster), LP version, CD/LP bundle with shirt (only at the Steamhammer shop)

Download and stream HERE

Watch the Video

SCREAMER Live 2022

Europe

9/17 SE-Nässjö - Noselake Metal Fest

11/26 SE-Blomstermåla - Folkets Hus

USA (special guest for Hellfire)

9/23 Oakland, CA - Eli’s Mile High Club

9/24 Portland, OR - The High Water Mark

9/25 Seattle, WA - El Corazon

9/27 Vancouver, BC - The Wise

9/28 Kelowna, BC - Runaway’s Lounge

9/29 Calgary, AB - Palomino 

9/30 Nelson, BC - Royal

10/01 Spokane, WA - Berserk Bar

10/03 Minneapolis, MN - Underground Music Venue

10/04 Green Bay, WI - Lyric Room

10/06 Chicago, IL - Reggie’s

10/07 Milwaukee, WI - Club Garibaldi

10/08 Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle

10/09 St. Louis, MO - The Sinkhole

10/11 Tulsa, OK - The Wittler Bar

10/12 Denton,TX - Dan's Silverleaf

10/13 Dallas, TX - Three Links Deep

10/14 Houston, TX - Acadia

10/15 San Antonio, TX - 502 Bar

10/16 Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live 

10/18 Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock

10/19 Las Vegas, NV - The Dive Bar

10/20 Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing Company

10/21 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

10/22 Los Angeles, CA - Bricks Rock Bar

10/23 Sacramento, CA - Cafe Colonial