Brazilian thrashers, Woslom, have revealed details for their upcoming third album, A Near Life Experience. The album will be released worldwide via Punishment 18 Records sometime in May, and in Brazil via Shinigami Records in April. Exact dates to be announced soon.

The cover art was created by Guatemalan artist Mario Lopez, who drew the attention of the band with his very organic style based more on hand drawings and less digital art.

“We knew the work of Mario Lopez in our last European tour, some bands who played with us like Bloodrocuted and Game Over made their cover arts with him. But it was the cover of Repulsor that caught our attention. We had to work with him on this new album”, says bassist André Mellado.

“It was a very smooth process, me and André gave the concept of what we wanted regarding the meaning of A Near Life Experience and Mario has brought a killer sketch, so was just put the details and work the colors”, added the frontman of the band, Silvano Aguilera.

A Near Life Experience tracklisting:

“Underworld Of Aggression”
“A Near Life Experience”
“Brokenbones”
“Lapses Of Sin”
“Redemption”
“Unleash Your Violence”
“Lords Of War”
“Total Speed Thrash”
“Thrasher’s Return” (Bywar cover)

A Near Life Experience was recorded a Acustica Studios, supervised and mixed by Danilo Pozzani. The mastering was provided by the renowned Brazilian company Absolute Master.

(Photo - Edu Lawless)



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Philadelphia’s Nothing have given their sophomore LP, Tired Of Tomorrow, a May 13th release date via Relapse Records and today have shared the first new music from the album, “Vertigo Flowers” (streaming below). The band has also revealed an in-studio trailer for an upcoming six-part documentary (to be released over the coming weeks) that takes a visceral look at the raw moments spent recording Tired Of Tomorrow, directed by Don Argott.

Tired Of Tomorrow will be available on CD / LP / Deluxe 2xLP (with two bonus tracks) / Cassette / Digital. Physical pre-orders and bundles are available via Relapse.com here, and digital downloads can be pre-ordered via Bandcamp at this location.

People often wonder why Nothing are so damn loud. In the case of many artists, the volume stems from a preoccupation with negativity, misanthropy and the human condition. But while Nothing's attitude lines up with these ideas, their personality isn't one that the band picked from a list of clichés. It's one moulded by their own experiences, from family troubles and personal tragedy to a string of bad luck that Murphy's Law would balk at. And that volume, rather than a selling point, is the only way the band has been able to translate the difficulty of real-life events into musical form.

Tired Of Tomorrow is a record born out of a chain of events that forced frontman Domenic Palermo to drastically re-think and re-shape his perspective about both life and music. Borrowing from personal memoir and external works alike, Nothing have worked the deepest influences of their youth and maturation into a package that's ultimately at its most relevant in the present day.

Tired Of Tomorrow was originally set for release via Collect Records, until the band discovered that the label had been funded by the now-infamous hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli, whose roster subsequently dissolved under the weight of the unsettling controversy surrounding him. Though the album was written before the Shkreli debacle, Palermo sees those events to only have strengthened the sentiments and ideas behind Tired Of Tomorrow, rather than confuse its message. It's a mess to think about, but as always, the contradictions and paradoxes of the kind Nothing harnesses ultimately lead to the greatest revelations, and the band's personal and tragic path has nonetheless led Nothing to produce deeply heartfelt and inspiring music. Whichever way you want to look at it, you can't deny that Nothing feels good.

The band’s 2014 debut LP Guilty Of Everything, a record inspired largely by the events surrounding Palermo’s incarceration in 2002 following an aggravated assault charge (to which he pleaded self-defense), garnered widespread critical acclaim. After having toured relentlessly across North America and Europe, playing with the likes of DIIV, Merchandise, Torche, Failure, Hum and many more, Nothing will announce tour dates for 2016 imminently.

Tired Of Tomorrow tracklisting:

“Fever Queen”
“The Dead Are Dumb”
“Vertigo Flowers”
“ACD (Abcessive Compulsive Disorder)”
“Nineteen Ninety Heaven”
“Curse Of The Sun”
“Eaten By Worms”
“Everyone Is Happy”
“Our Plague”
“Tired Of Tomorrow”

“Vertigo Flowers”:

Tired Of Tomorrow documentary trailer:



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Frontiers Music Srl will release PHANTOM 5's self-titled debut album on May 13.

PHANTOM 5 is the new band featuring former BONFIRE singer Claus Lessmann and producer and guitar player Michael Voss (CASANOVA, BONFIRE, MAD MAX, MICHAEL SCHENKER). They have enlisted a sort of "who's who" of German classic and melodic hard rock, with a lineup completed by Robby Boebel (FRONTLINE), Axel Kruse (JADED HEART) and Francis Buchholz (SCORPIONS).

Born as SUPREMACY, this new German melodic rock alliance, with five real aces on the pitch, could not disappoint. So, after the name change to PHANTOM 5, the new album started to take shape. Voss states: "For me, it sounds like we did a follow-up to the famous BONFIRE 'Fireworks' album with a touch of FRONTLINE meets JADED HEART groove… It is a driving monster, with huge walls of guitars, powerful soaking drums and fine catchy melodies… We took a trip back into the world of the eighties!"

Lessmann adds: "I am very proud of being part of a very fine piece of melodic rock and I hope that many people will like and love it the same way we do. Everything came together very naturally and I had the feeling that our flow of creativity never seemed to run dry, just like it should be. After the more than painful situation with BONFIRE, it was exactly the right thing, at the right time to do for me and it just felt and feels so damn right!"

Lessmann and Voss will appear at the Frontiers Rock Festival in the Acoustic Night reserved for VIP tickets purchasers on April 22.

"Phantom 5" track listing:

01. All The Way02. Blue Dog03. Someday04. Don't Touch The Night05. Renegade06. Flying High07. Since You're Gone08. They Won't Come Back09. Frontline10. We Both Had Our Time11. Why12. Sing Along (bonus track; digital version)

PHANTOM 5 is:

Claus Lessmann - lead vocalsMichael Voss - guitars, vocalsRobby Boebel - guitarFrancis Buchholz - bassAxel Kruse - drums

Entertainment One (eOne) has announced a partnership with metal label Lifeblood, Inc. to bring the Lifeblood Inc. imprint under eOne Music's umbrella. As part of this exclusive deal, all releases will be marketed and distributed by eOne Music on a worldwide basis.

Lifeblood was formed by three industry veterans: Trevor Phipps (UNEARTH), producer Shane Frisby (BURY YOUR DEAD, THE GHOST INSIDE, BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE) and entertainment attorney Alex Ploegsma. The first two signings under the new deal are the abstract death metal band THE SCHOENBERG AUTOMATON and metalcore act EARTHCALLER.

"Lifeblood represents another vehicle to bring great metal/rock artists to eOne," said Scott Givens, SVP of Metal, Entertainment One Music. "Their first round of releases are tremendous and there is much more to come."

"Finding a proper home and partner for LifeBlood was key and we couldn't be any happier to finalize our vision with eOne," said Frisby."With a roster that has included such an insane array of artists such as HATEBREED, CROWBAR, The Game, DJ Drama and more, it's truly a dream come true to work with such a diverse and multifaceted organization. The future is bright for LifeBlood and we are beyond excited for us to truly begin!"

"I couldn't be more excited to team up with my friends Shane and Alex on our new label and management venture," said Phipps. "I want to personally thank eOne Music for trusting in our ears and years of experience in many walks of the music business by giving us the opportunity to be part of their impeccable worldwide distribution and release music under the Lifeblood moniker."

Phipps' band UNEARTH is part of the eOne roster, and continues to build an impressive metal legacy after releasing genre classics "The Oncoming Storm" and "III: In The Eyes Of Fire". Prior to co-founding Lifeblood, Phipps ran Ironclad Recordings, where he developed young bands and partnered with different established companies for distribution, including Metal Blade Records.

"I have massive respect for what Scott and his team are doing over at eOne and it is extremely exciting to be partnering with them on this endeavor," added Ploegsma, "I am looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship and cannot wait to get EARTH CALLER and THE SCHOENBERG AUTOMATON out to the masses!"

MEGADETH lead singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine visited the School Of Rock's Frisco, Texas location on Friday, February 19. Mustaine gave musical guidance to School Of Rock students, working personally with the future rock stars to help advance their musical skills. Additionally, he joined students from School Of Rock Fort Worth on stage to perform a few MEGADETH tracks, both classic and new, for the rest of the school, contest winners from the Dallas-Fort Worth community, and the students' families.

During the question-and-answer portion of the event, Mustaine answered the following questions (see video footage below):

* What instruments do you play?* What song did you first learn to play?* Which bands should young musicians study?* How is the music business different today than when you first started?* What is your advice for kids wanting to pursue a career in music?* To achieve what you have done and continue to achieve, what is the one thing you do to consistently to make that happen?* What would you do differently?* Would you recommend signing to a major record label or an independent?* What do you do to keep your voice healthy? * What different types of music do play and listen to?* Are you a perfectionist and how does that affect your music?

A couple of Mustaine's answers follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET).

Question: To achieve what you have done and continue to achieve, what is the one thing you do to consistently to make that happen?

Mustaine: "The one thing that I try and do consistently…. My life has changed a lot in the last… probably about twelve years. I led a very bad lifestyle, because I just didn't really have anybody to answer to; I didn't really care. So I made a lot of bad decisions — the things that I did to my body, the things that I did to my friends. I was kind of like a car with no brakes. And as I went farther along in my career, I started to realize that you need to take care of yourself. Those things that you put into your body, the way that you feed yourself, the sleep that you get, the practice that you do… If you practice too much, it's just as bad as not practicing enough. And I think the most important thing is that you have a really important… It's your decision — this is not me telling you to do this, but, for me, my relationship with God was the difference between being able to go out into battle on tour and be away from my family for as long as I am. So that may not be what you need — you may not believe like I believe — but I believe that everybody has to have something that they believe in that helps them get through the day, and for me it's Jesus."

Question: How is the music business different today than when you first started?

Mustaine: "The music industry has changed a lot. You guys… It's all about cellphones, it's all about digital downloads, stuff like that. And when we started, it's, like, vinyl, 8-tracks, cassettes, tapes… And that's something that, when you record, there's a difference between digital and analog sound; analog's a lot warmer, digital's a lot clearer. So that's one thing that's happened in the recording process. As far as the sales process, it's totally different, because record sales are almost invisible anymore. People, they will download your music for free and they expect you to give it to them; it's like a promotional thing. When I first started, record sales were really a big part of your band, part of your career. Now it's kind of like a calling card. MY first couple of records I put out had eight songs on them. This last record we put out had fifteen on it. That's terrible; that's two records we have to put out. And in territories like Japan… I love our Japanese fans, but we have to give them an extra song, because the domestic release in Japan… The record label there will put out the record, and the Japanese fans have a desire to have cool stuff from America, so they don't wanna buy the domestic album; they'll buy the international album. So in order for them to buy the domestic album, the Japanese release, they need something special, so you have to give them an extra song. And what ends up happening is you start writing records where you're making songs that you can give to people. Making a record that has fifteen great songs on it from one end to the other is very hard. So when you look at the music business nowadays, it's totally different."

Question: Are you a perfectionist and how does that affect your music?

Mustaine: "I'm a Virgo, so Virgos are perfectionists. If you ask any of the guys that have gotten fired or quit, they'll tell you that I'm a perfectionist. And I think that's good. In order to be a leader, you need to be willing to lead. The tip of the spear is sharp for a reason. And when things go wrong, I'm the guy that gets blamed. When things go great, everybody takes the credit. I have big, strong shoulders and I can take the blame. And I have a very big heart and I can share the accolades that come along with things when we get successful. And I think that's what makes a good leader — being able to share the good times with everybody, because we all wanna be loved, we all wanna be successful, and we all wanna be appreciated. And then when somebody's getting beat up, something's wrong, me getting in between. And I remember Phil [Anselmo] from PANTERA wanted to beat up Nick Menza, our singer [sic], and I have three black belts, and Phil doesn't scare me, so I got in between him and Nick, and said, 'You're not gonna touch Nick.' And that's what sometimes you have to do as a leader; you have to be the one that puts your height on the line."

School Of Rock continues to be an innovator in the musical education industry. The program takes students beyond the classroom and to some of rock 'n' roll's most famous stages, such as Chicago's House Of Blues and Lollapalooza. School Of Rock used this event to celebrate the opening of School Of Rock Plano, its ninth Dallas-Fort Worth area location.

THEM, the new U.S. metal band featuring bassist Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and drummer Kevin Talley (SUFFOCATION), has inked a deal with Belgium's Empire Records. A limited-edition tour CD called "Fear Them", will be available on THEM's U.S./Canadian tour as the support act for German power metallers HELLOWEEN and can also be purchased at THEM's Bandcamp page. "Fear Them" contains three tracks ("Forever Burns", "Dead of Night" and "Blood From Blood") from THEM's upcoming debut album, "Sweet Hollow".

A lyric video for the song "Blood From Blood" can be seen below.

Described in a press release as "a macabre tale of tragic loss, pain and suffering," "Sweet Hollow" will be released on CD, vinyl, limited-edition box sets and cassettes in the spring via all major online music outlets, including iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon, with European distribution through Soulfood.

THEM has launched a GoFundMe campaign offering unique, one-of-a-kind items to all their fans in the U.S./Canadian touring regions, and beyond.

THEM is:

Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) - BassKevin Talley (SUFFOCATION) - DrumsMarkus Ulrich (LANFEAR) - GuitarMarkus Johansson (SYLENCER) - GuitarRichie Seibel (LANFEAR) - KeyboardsTroy Norr "KK Fossor" (COLDSTEEL) - Vocals

"Sweet Hollow" track listing:

01. Rebirth02. Forever Burns03. Down The Road To Misery04. Ghost In The Graveyard05. The Quiet Room06. Dead Of Night07. FestEvil08. The Crimson Corpse09. Blood From Blood10. The Harrowing Road To Hollow11. Salve12. When The Clock Struck Twelve

Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and artist Nicole Dollanganger has released her version of the TYPE O NEGATIVE classic "Christian Woman". You can now listen to it using the SoundCloud widget below. Also available is a fan-filmed video of Nicole performing the song live in November 2015.

The 24-year-old songwriter from Stouffville, Ontario, who first started making music in 2012, previously released a collection of MARILYN MANSON covers titled "Columbine".

In a 2015 interview with Nylon, Nicole said: "I love TYPE O NEGATIVE and Marilyn Manson — they're two of my biggest inspirations. Peter Steele of TYPE O NEGATIVE is gigantic, like a killing machine, but he could be quite soft, and he walked that line between soft and hard. Marilyn Manson has done the same."

The original version of "Christian Woman", which appears on TYPE O NEGATIVE's 1993 album "Bloody Kisses", is a song telling the tale of a 13-year-old Christian girl who was told sex is bad. She goes to sleep every night looking at the nearly naked son of God on her crucifix until she eventually begins to have sexual fantasies about Christ.

According to the Phoenix New Times, hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) are putting the finishing touches on a new EP, to be released later in the year. "[It's] just a handful of songs to test the waters," vocalist Kurt Brecht says. "We haven't put out anything new in so long, so we wanted to see how much interest there really is in it."

Regarding the musical direction of the new D.R.I. material, Brecht says: "It's more old-school hardcore. It's straightforward, without the metal guitar sound."

He adds: "I'm more into the hardcore myself, but it's okay if we keep the metal because we mix it all together."

Asked why it has taken so long for D.R.I. to record the follow-up to 1995's "Full Speed Ahead", Brecht says: "We'd taken a good amount of time off. And when we came back together, we had many offers to play, so we started doing that and have just been busy trying to make a living playing and touring. Bands like us make most of our money touring and selling merchandise at live shows."

D.R.I.'s current lineup still features original guitarist Spike Cassidy. Harald Oimoen has played bass for the band since 1999, while drummer Walter Ryan joined in 2015.

D.R.I.'s forthcoming EP is expected to include the song "As Seen On TV", which the band has been performing live. Brecht told BoulevardBrutal.com in a 2014 interview about the inspiration for his new lyrics: "It's a similar vein of lyrics, I'd say [to my other band PASADENA NAPALM DIVISION] — basically, just talking bad about society and human beings in general, that sort of thing, but never really offer any kind of solution… 'cause I can't think of one. Advertising, I talk shit about a lot… Mass marketing and stuff, even though I do it, so I'm a total hypocrite. I advertise the band, I sell our products at the shows and all that kind of stuff."

He continued: "For [the upcoming D.R.I.] EP, some of the lyrics — at least one of the songs — is, I think, one of my best lyrical tunes yet. It's called 'As Seen On TV' [see video below]. I won't tell you the lyrics right now, but it's basically about advertising, that sort of thing. I went to school for it, and that's why I talk about it a lot, 'cause I learned a lot [when I was there]."

In 2004, Cassidy was diagnosed with colon cancer. He underwent surgery (a one-foot section of large intestine was removed through an eight-inch incision in his stomach on March 27, 2006), radiation and chemotherapy and is said to be winning the battle against the disease.

D.R.I.'s classic 1987 album "Crossover" was reissued in April 2010 via Beer City Records. Available on LP, CD and as a digital download, the LP was remastered by Bill Metoyer, who was the engineer for the original recordings. The CD and digital version of the reissue include the original 13 songs plus 11 bonus tracks.

HELLYEAH will embark on the "We're All In This Together Tour 2016" in late April. Support on the trek will come from ESCAPE THE FATE, NEW YEARS DAY and FROM ASHES TO NEW. The 18-date tour across the U.S. will kick off on May 2 in Baltimore, Maryland and end June 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The tour will offer fans free music and exclusive content (tailored to individual platforms), alongside traditional ticket sales. With each ticket purchased, fans will receive a code redeemable for a free "We're All In This Together Tour 2016" sampler on iTunes. The sampler will include recent hits, as well as unreleased music, from each of the four artists on the tour.

HELLYEAH is simultaneously releasing a lyric video for "Human", the first new track from the band's forthcoming fifth album, due out later this year. FROM ASHES TO NEW will also offer an exclusive track "Who's Laughing Now", which does not appear on their debut album, "Day One", available February 26.

The dates are as follows:

Apr. 30 - Jacksonville, FL @ Welcome To Rockville *May 02 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore SoundstageMay 03 - Clifton Park , NY @ Upstate Concert HallMay 04 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon ClubMay 06 - Concord, NC @ Carolina Rebellion *May 07 - Indianapolis, IN @ The VogueMay 09 - Nashville, TN @ Cannery BallroomMay 10 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The IntersectionMay 11 - Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero NightclubMay 13 - Council Bluffs, IA @ KIWR Rock Fest *May 14 - Kansas City, MO @ KQRC Rockfest *May 15 - Somerset, WI @ Northern Invasion *May 17 - Flint , MI @ The Machine ShopMay 20 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere'sMay 21 - Columbus, OH @ Rock on The Range *May 22 - Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse at the InternationalMay 24 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury BallroomMay 25 - Arlington Heights, IL @ H.O.M.E.May 27 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue NoteMay 28 - Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma *May 29 - San Antonio, TX @ River City Rockfest *May 31 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music HallJun. 01 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex- RockwellJun. 03 - San Diego, CA @ Riverside Municipal AuditoriumJun. 05 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Foundry at SLS

* Festival appearance

HELLYEAH recently posted a short studio teaser for its forthcoming fifth album. The CD was recorded atThe Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada with producer Kevin Churko, who previously worked with HELLYEAH on 2014's "Blood For Blood".

HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell stated about the band's upcoming effort: "There's a lot of new stuff coming out that we've never tried before, and a lot of heavy shit…. It's gonna be moody, it's gonna be dark, it's gonna be crushing, it's gonna be heartbreaking, it's gonna be everything. So it's gonna be a proper take-off from our last record, but with a lot of new surprises, I think. And just kind of moving forward with the path that we've taken with 'Blood For Blood'. It's gonna be a really, really savage album, and I'm really excited. I can't wait for you all to hear it."

"Blood For Blood" was HELLYEAH's first album since parting ways with guitarist Greg Tribbett and bassist Bob "Zilla" Kahaha in February 2014.

The new members of HELLYEAH are bassist Kyle Sanders and guitarist Christian Brady.

"Blood For Blood" sold around 17,000 copies in its first week of release to land at No. 18 on the Billboard chart.

German gothic metal act CREMATORY has parted ways with longtime bassist Harald Heine and has replaced him with Jason Matthias. Heine, who was in CREMATORY for over 20 years, decided on short notice to give up music for personal and health reasons, to spend more time with his family and children.

CREMATORY will release its thirteenth studio album, "Monument", on April 15 via Steamhammer/SPV. A video for the CD's first single, "Misunderstood", was recently filmed and will be released in early March.

"Monument" track listing:

01. Misunderstood02. Haus Mit Garten03. Die So Soon04. Ravens Calling05. Eiskalt06. Nothing07. Before I Die08. Falsche Tränen09. Everything10. My Love Within11. Die Letzte Schlacht12. Save Me Infinitely more strongly than on its predecessor, "Antiserum" (2014), the twelve tracks on "Monument" are based on brute guitar riffs and hard-as-nails drum grooves, replete with sinister keyboard hooks and that mix of growls and clear vocals — some in English, some in German — that is so typical of this band. The group's fans will be thoroughly delighted with "Monument" and its dynamic sound. When work on "Monument" commenced in spring 2015, a personnel issue had to be settled in the CREMATORY camp: Matthias Hechler, guitarist, clear voice and a style-defining member for 17 years, had left the band for private reasons. That his departure went off without animosity or internal quarrels was confirmed by Matthias in an interview on the "Live At Wacken 2014" DVD. Following his decision, CREMATORY made a virtue out of necessity, enlisting two successors: Tosse Basler (SCAPEGOAT, AVALANCHE) joined the fold as rhythm guitarist and clear vocalist, and Rolf Munkes is CREMATORY's new lead guitarist.

"Tosse and Rolf have brought a breath of fresh air to the band. They've really inspired us with their powerful style and phat guitar sounds," rejoices drummer Markus Jüllich, who composed the songs again with producer Kristian "Kohle" Bonifer before going on to produce them together at the Kohlekeller Studio. The result is a gothic metal opus that positively bursts with energy, featuring twelve diverse numbers with different degrees of toughness, including double guitar parts and guitar solos. The opener, "Misunderstood", which is supported by the first video release, is probably the most metallic number of CREMATORY's career. Markus refers to the track as an "ideal introduction, not only to our new album but also to our upcoming shows." The ballad "Save Me", which Jüllich/Bonifer wrote some time ago and have now approved for release in view of the new lineup, presents a stark contrast.

"As far as I'm concerned, this number has an orchestral flair," Jüllich reckons. "It suits Tosse and his timbre perfectly." Talking of which: because of their new team, CREMATORY have honed the homogenous blend of frontman Felix Stass's raw growls and the clear voice of their new band member Tosse Basler even more finely than ever before. The album carries its symbolic title with justification and the twelve impressive songs are undoubtedly a real monument to this group's amazing creative powers. In line with this, the cover artwork is both classy and sublime: for the third time in succession, CREMATORY, worked with Hungarian artist Peter Sallai. As in the productional collaboration between Markus Jüllich and Kristian Bonifer, the band has relied on tried and tested collaborators without repeating or indeed copying themselves.

THROWN INTO EXILE, the Los Angeles-based metal act featuring former SCAR THE MARTYR and current ACT OF DEFIANCE singer Henry Derek Bonner, has signed with independent record label Urban Yeti Records. The band's lineup is rounded out by Mario Rubio (guitar), Ray Sanchez (guitar), Dave Corsile (bass) and Zac Morris (drums). The first track released by the band, "Declination", sets the tone for the group's upcoming album, which promises to be loud, fast and heavy.

Speaking on the origin of their name, Rubio comments: "Everyone, at some point in life, has felt singled out based on their views or opinions of something, hence THROWN INTO EXILE. Our songs deal with the realities of the world and what people deal with day to day." The band says their sound draws from several different genres including groove, thrash and melodic death metal.

Bonner adds: "This is something that Mario and I have worked hard on for quite some time. Practically two-plus years in the making. Within this time, the other guys have contributed a lot as well and I can say that we've become friends. I'm thrilled that the metal world finally gets to hear a proper full-length album and I'm proud of what THROWN INTO EXILE has accomplished."

THROWN INTO EXILE recently finished recording its debut album with producer Jake Pitts (BLACK VEIL BRIDES). Pitts states: "As a producer, you are supposed to help the band be the best version of that band they can be. THROWN INTO EXILE is filled with talented guys and the guitar players are riff machines and shred for days. It's been really cool to help take their ideas and really bring it all to life, even collaborate on some songs and be able to use that heavier side of my music personality."

THROWN INTO EXILE has patiently waited for the opportunity to sign with a label, having played at the 2013 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and with numerous established artists, including FEAR FACTORY, TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL and SEPULTURA. Rubio remarks: "Signing a deal with a label that cares about your visions and goals and who knows how to get you to where you want to be is on another level. We couldn't be any more excited and happy to be a part of Urban Yeti, we are ready to work and be on the road."

THROWN INTO EXILE will release its debut full-length late spring/early summer this year and plans to tour in support.

On February 17, hundreds of rock fans turned up at the airport in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom to catch see IRON MAIDEN's new-and-improved branded private tour plane. A four-minute report from Made In Cardiff TV can be seen below.

The Boeing 747 jumbo is named Ed Force One after the band's mascot, Eddie, who has appeared on all of their album covers, and graces the plane's tail.

Ed Force One is being piloted on the band's world tour by MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson.

Dickinson addressed reporters on the tarmac of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shortly after landing the airplane on Friday, February 19. He explained MAIDEN's decision to upgrade to a 747: "The [757] is just not big enough for what we've got in mind in terms of a show. So what we've got on board at the moment is the stage show."

He continued: "I've actually been in Miami rehearsing for about two and a half weeks before this flight. So I actually flew back from Miami to pick up the airplane. And because it had been longer than a certain period, I had to jump back in the sim, do some landings and then fly the airplane over. So we pick up the rest of our equipment… In fact, we'll be spending tomorrow, basically, putting all the gear together and making sure it fits. Everything we need will be on the airplane, and all the technicians and baggage and everything else. We're going all around the world. I mean, we're doing some… I mean, [from] Perth, Australia to Cape Town [to] Shanghai to New Zealand. We're really going 'round the planet."

The 747 is the world's most recognizable airliner on account of its distinctive hump. With its impressive dimensions of 70.7m (232ft) length, 19.4m (63.6ft) height and a jaw-dropping wing span of 64.4m (211ft) this double-decker aircraft has a range of 13,450km (7,262nm).

IRON MAIDEN's world tour, in support of the band's latest album, "The Book Of Souls", will kick off on February 24 in Florida.

Support on the trek will come from THE RAVEN AGE, the band led by IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris's son George Harris.

MAIDEN's sixteenth — and first-ever double — studio album, "The Book Of Souls", was released worldwide on September 4, 2015 through Parlophone Records (BMG in the U.S.A). The CD was recorded in Paris, France with producer Kevin "Caveman" Shirley in late 2014, with the finishing touches added last year.

IRON MAIDEN announced in May 2015 that touring plans to support the album wouldn't happen until this year to allow Dickinson time to fully recuperate after his successful cancer treatment.

'80s hard rock queen Lita Ford will release a new album, "Time Capsule", on April 15 via SPV/Steamhammer. The very special and unusual recording turns back the clock to a time when honest, down-to-earth rock music was still handmade and recorded without digital tricks and contraptions.

"Time Capsule" is a "throwback" record that boasts identifiable voices and brilliant players jamming without any planning or pressure. Some of the album's highlights: Billy Sheehan (bass), Rodger Carter (drums), Dave Navarro (mandolin), Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander (backing vocals) and Gene Simmons (bass). "There was a shitload of these 24-track analog tapes in the closet in my house [in the islands]," Ford recalls. "This is some of the best work I've ever done and it was sitting there. I grabbed two suitcases and took them back to the United States."

Imagine Ford dragging a pair of suitcases full of analog tapes through the Caribbean dirt back to Los Angeles, so, as she recalls, "we could bake these fuckers," due to their age. "If you just put them on the reel, they would flake. I was chewing my fingernails, thinking, 'Please work!' And they did!" "Time Capsule" contains ten songs plus an intro and will be available as a digipak as well as an LP version and download. It's Ford's gift to fans who love the '80s, when thrilling vocal performances, raunchy riffs, and loud, growling guitars were as essential as oxygen. "Time Capsule" track listing:

01. Intro02. Where Will I Find My Heart Tonight03. Killing Kind04. War Of The Angels05. Black Leather Heart06. Rotten To The Core07. Little Wing08. On The Fast Track09. King Of The Wild Wind10. Mr. Corruption11. Anything For The Thrill

The song "Rotten To The Core" — featuring Gene Simmons on bass, Rodger Carter on drums and Bruce Kulick on additional guitars — can be streamed below.

Dey Street Books (formerly It Books), an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, has set a February 23 release date for "Lita Ford - Living Like A Runaway: A Memoir". In this 272-page hardcover book, which was originally expected in 2014, the former lead guitarist of THE RUNAWAYS opens up about the '70s and '80s music scene, and her extraordinary life and career.

Photo credit: Dustin Jack

Orange County, California-based rock band OF MICE & MEN and Rise Records have announced the release of "The Full Circle Story", a five-part documentary series that will stream on the group's web site every Monday beginning today. "The Full Circle Story" will only be viewable to those who sign up for OF MICE & MEN's all-new fan club, The Ampersand. A trailer for the series can be viewed below.

Directed by Jon Stone, "The Full Circle Story" was shot over the course of the past year, following the band as they traveled around the world performing sold-out shows for an international fanbase whose members number in the millions. Along the way, the quintet (vocalist Austin Carlile, guitarist Alan Ashby, drummer Valentino Arteaga, vocalist/bassist Aaron Pauley and guitarist Phil Manansala) released "Restoring Force", which hit No. 4 on The Billboard 200 album chart and No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Independent and Top Rock Albums charts, shared stages with artists such as METALLICA, LINKIN PARK and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, blanketed rock radio airwaves, garnered critical acclaim and amassed over twenty million YouTube views and close to five million social media followers on the strength of an blistering sound and live show. "The Full Circle Story" places fans on both sides of the stage: capturing electrifying concert footage, then going behind the scenes for a rare glimpse at the inner workings of the band that's being hailed as "the leaders of metal's new revolution." Stone previously worked with OF MICE & MEN on last year's "Identity Disorder" video.

"'The Full Circle Story' offers the viewer an incredibly unique perspective—our perspective," says Pauley. "The five-part series takes the viewer on a wild international journey through our past few years, as seen through our eyes. It also showcases some of our favorite moments since the release of 'Restoring Force', complete with live footage from shows played around the world and interviews from the band. With the help of our friend Jon Stone, 'The Full Circle Story' captures what it's like to be in OF MICE & MEN, and we can't wait to share that experience with our fans in a way we never have before."

OF MICE & MEN will spend the summer on a 34-city tour with SLIPKNOT and MARILYN MANSON. "It's been an extreme past half year of broken ribs, head, hips, and tour dates," says Carlile. "After initial surgeries, followed by more medical exams and tests, and physical therapy multiple times a week, the last few months have been a real hurdle for me mentally and physically. Now that we've reached the other side, I'm ready to get the relentless machine that is OF MICE & MEN back on track. It will start in March with two and a half months in the studio recording our new album. Then a European festival run (taking in Slamdunk and Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park). Next up we will be opening for SLIPKNOT and MARILYN MANSON all summer long in America, playing various American rock radio festivals along the way, including Chicago Open Air festival.

"We hope our new documentary series, 'The Full Circle Story', will hold you over for now. We put a lot of time and energy into it and hope you enjoy watching part of our Artemis journey and just how it all came Full Circle. See you on the road. Tell everyone you know, OF MICE & MEN is back."

Just a couple of weeks after announcing that his new album would be called "World On Fire" in an interview with Seymour Duncan and a subsequent press release about the launch of the "Generation Axe - A Night Of Guitars" tour, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen appears to have decided against using the title for the upcoming CD. Speculation is that the name was scrapped due to the fact that GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash released an album with the identical title less than a year and a half ago — something that Todd Kerns, the bassist for Slash's backing band, MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, humorously called Yngwie out on in a tweet over the weekend (see below).

A new statement on Malmsteen's Facebook page reads: "Yngwie Malmsteen's new album is not called 'World On Fire'. He has a song called that. Album title not yet released."

Yngwie's new studio album is tentatively due in April. He told Seymour Duncan about the CD: "I spent two years [working] on it, touring, recording, touring, recording. And that's much, much better, actually, in a way. Back in the day I would write the songs then rehearse them with some musicians, then go and do a backing track and we'd record it, mix it, learn the songs to go play them on tour, then do it all again. That way isn't necessarily conducive to making the best music, y'know what I mean? So in a very, very backhanded way, this weird twist of fate in the music industry has actually made it a more inspiring environment, for me at least. I can write anytime and record anytime. My recording studio is always open, 24 hours. I can just record when I want and it's a beautiful thing."

Asked what the new record sounds like, Malmsteen said: "It's a Malmsteen record. [Laughs] But I would say it's a little different. First of all, I do all the lead vocals on it. Any time I did lead vocals in the past, I was singing blues stuff. This time I decided to do lead vocals in my style of songwriting, so it's different in that way. It's a very hard-hitting album and some parts are very advanced, very complicated. But it's a broad record. It's definitely a must-listen-to! It's finished and it's been delivered to the label in Japan so I would expect it to be released in about two months from now."

Yngwie also confirmed that he laid down the bass tracks on his new album. "I play all the bass and most of the keyboards," he said. "And there's a string section and a choir. It's very neoclassical. It's super neoclassical!"

In addition to Malmsteen, the "Generation Axe" tour will feature performances by Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi. The trek will launch on April 5 in Seattle and will hit the road for 26 performances in North America.

Yngwie released a live album, "Spellbound Live In Tampa", and a live DVD, "Spellbound Live In Orlando", a little over a year ago. The two releases represent back-to-back Malmsteen shows.

The CD and DVD, both of which are named after Malmsteen's latest studio album, 2012's "Spellbound", were issued on September 17, 2014.

Omer Cordell, the mastermind behind Canadian metal project Trailight featuring vocalist Dave Padden (ex-Annihilator) and drummer Ryan van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend Project), has completed work on a single release cover of the Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds classic "The Weeping Song". It features Padden and Fear Factory frontman Burton C. Bell on vocals. It was released on February 22nd. Check it out below.

Cordell: "I can only think of a handful of people alive today who I consider to be the most prolific and inspiring artists who have influenced and inspired countless of people all over the world yet, in some way are considered to be unpopular. Who instead of following trends, the trends seem to follow them. Who continue to create their art without having to compromise their artistic vision and by doing so, they are able to create their own fusion and magic in music, words and visuals.And so, I wish to pay tribute to one of those people; one who I consider to be the most important artists of our time; the great Nick Cave. This is our version of 'The Weeping Song'

My endless gratitude to Dave Padden, Burton C. Bell, Cory McBain and Adrian Windsor for their great talent and hard work!"

Cordell recently spoke with BraveWords scribe Carl Begai about Trailight. Following is an excerpt from the interview.

“When I was first starting to think about doing this project, considering the vibe and riffs I was coming up with – ‘A Thousand Years’ was the first song I wrote – I knew who I wanted to play drums on it. Ryan has known me as a photographer for years, so when I called him up it was like ‘This may come as a surprise, but I’m making music now…’ (laughs). I asked if he’d be interested in playing on it and he wanted to hear the demos, but he had a bunch of touring to finish with Devin and then record the DVP double album. After that he had time to do my stuff.”

“Ryan came back from Devin’s album recording, learned my songs in about a week or 10 days, we had one day of pre-production where I had a chance to hear what he would be doing in the studio. Three days later we were in the studio and 10 hours later he was done recording. When we were finished I knew why I’d gotten Ryan to do it. He not only fits stylistically, he was also such an immense help with the whole process. I was basically flying blind. I’d been to the studios lots of times back when Strapping was around to take photos, but I’d never actually recorded in one before, so Ryan was helpful in guiding me.”

Cordell also took on outside help to produce The Primitive Mountain, a long and drawn out process that slowly deteriorated as the songs were being mixed. He eventually opted to take on the task of mixing and mastering himself; a daunting task on one hand, but the only option left if the album was going to live up to his expectations. Rather than a play-by-play of events, Cordell channels Metallica to sum up the situation.

“As far as the mix of the album, the first batch of songs that I sent you sound like St. Anger, and the final mixes sound like the Black album.”

Go to this location for the complete story.

Trailight recently released an official video for the song "Open Doors" from the debut, The Primitive Mountain:

The complete tracklist for The Primitive Mountain is as follows:

"Open Doors"
"Sentient Beings Pt. 1 - The Dim Future Of Our Distant Past"
"Sentient Beings Pt. 2 - All That We Are" 
"We Are The Ocean"
"Frail Human Form"
"The Primitive Mountain"
"Passer By"
"A Thousand Years"
"Navarino"
"Beyond The Rubicon"

Cordell released a 30 minute behind-the-scenes look at the production earlier this year, which can be viewed below. For information on Trailight go to this location.

Photo by Greg Rakozy



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UK-based metallists, Sworn Amongst, will be issuing their sophomore full-length, Under A Titan Sky, on February 26th. The video for “Wraith” is streaming below.
 
"Brutal, real, and unnerving!" is how the group's vocalist, Sy James, explains the hard to forget clip. "The video is a representation of those of us, or should I say all of us that live with our demons on any level! We are all responsible for the things that are buried deep within us no matter how big or small! The question is, 'So you control them, or do they control you'?"
 
The band - which also includes Jonny Barker (riffs’n’shreds), James Cooper (riffs), Jonny Harper (drums) - initially came to the fore when they won a Kerrang! unsigned competition, but since then have firmly established themselves on the live circuit, having played increasingly higher-up-the-bill shows at countless European festivals, as well as Download, Bloodstock and Hammerfest, and supported the likes of Anthrax, Sepultura, Meshuggah, Skindred, Evile and Sylosis.

The band are thrilled to be signed to the label SMG with worldwide relationships. “Sworn Amongst are extremely proud to have recently become part of the SMG roster,” says the band’s drummer Jonny Harper.  “The label has injected new life into the band and has given us their all, having worked tremendously hard to help further our name and expose our forthcoming releases to the world…and long may it continue!"
 
Soon, Sworn Amongst will be expanding their following globally, with the metallic onslaught known as Under A Titan Sky.

Tracklisting:

“Wraith”
“Torn Asunder”
“Degradation, Genesis”
“Under A Titan Sky”
“Ruins Of Our Own Construction”
“Kolin Nem”
“The Resistance”
“Through The Eyes Of The Decimated”
“Laments”
“Low”
“The Ash Of Your Demise” (Bonus track)

“Wraith” video:



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France’s BlackRain have launched an EPK (Electronic Press Kit) in support of their upcoming new album, Released, out via UDR Music on March 25th. The legendary Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, Cheap Trick) is on production duty once again on BlackRain’s fourth CD, Released.

Tracklisting:

“Back in Town”
“Mind Control”
“Killing Me”
“Run Tiger Run”
“Puppet On A String”
“Words Ain´t Enough”
“Eat You Alive”
“Home”
“For Your Love”
“Fade To Black”
“Electric Blue”
“Rock My Funeral”
“One Last Prayer”

EPK:

“Back In Town” lyric video:



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Tucson, AZ-based trio North have premiered a video for “Light The Way”, the title track from their upcoming new album. See the clip below:

Listen to the album track “Earthmind”:

In the decade-plus they’ve been a band, North has ebbed and flowed their way into becoming one of the most respected outfits in the underground metal scene. Despite a series of lineup changes and personal setbacks, North has returned stronger and more focused than ever on their debut full-length release for Prosthetic Records, Light The Way.

One week prior to the album's March 18th worldwide release, the band will play a hometown record release show at Tucson's Club Congress before embarking on a North American jaunt with Intronaut. A full listing of dates can be found listed below. Tickets are available here.

Originally starting off in 2005 as an instrumental act, North has continued to push the boundaries of the heavier side of post-rock. Formed by Evan Leek (bass) and Zack Hansen (drums) and rounded out by guitarists Ty Engle and Matt Mutterperl, the band’s first recordings were done in Hansen’s bedroom and self-released. With their debut 2006 EP Siberia, they soon made a name for themselves in the Arizona scene, supporting others in the genre such as Caspian, Tera Melos and This Will Destroy You on those bands’ southwestern tour stops.

Eventually, the group decided to expand the sound of the band, adding vocals on 2008’s What You Were, which was met with critical acclaim and expanded touring throughout the US. When it came time for the band to begin work on their next record, numerous line-up changes occurred. Writing stopped, started, stopped again and at times the band wondered if it would ever restart again. Amazingly enough, this turmoil produced their best material to date. The Great Silence, released in the summer of 2012, was a compelling fusion of post-rock and metal and garnered their finest reviews yet. The band toured for a year to support the album, but after two members left the group, North once again questioned its future.

The three remaining members, Leek, Hansen and Mutterperl, regrouped and sat down to write for the first time as a three-piece and found the chemistry the best it had ever been. Four tracks came together quickly, which was released as the Metanoia EP, and the guys did what they do best: play live. There seemed to be a genuine rebirth in the band as they embarked their most extensive touring to date. It was shortly after this that the group signed to Prosthetic Records – which reissued Metanoia and Siberia last year – and quickly began working on new material, not wanting to lose the momentum they were feeling. The two-track single, "Through Raven’s Eyes”, recorded in early 2015, saw the band at possibly its darkest and heaviest, musically speaking. Now, with Light The Way, North begins a new chapter – one that kicks off with the highest-profile shows of the band's career.

Tour dates:

March
12 - Tucson, AZ - Club Congress (Record Release Show)
15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy
16 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
17 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Underground
18 - ALbuquerque, NM - Launchpad
19 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre
20 - Lawrence, KS - Aftershock
21 - Ft Worth, TX - Tomcats
22 - Austin, TX - Dirty Dog
23 - Houston, TX - Walters
24 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
25 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum
26 - Jacksonville, FL - 1904 Music Hall
27 - Charlotte, NC - Rabbit Hole
28 - Washington DC - Rock And Roll Hotel
29 - New York, NY - Marlin Room at Webster Hall
30 - Boston, MA - Middle East
31 - Montreal, QC - Bar Le Ritz

April
1 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace
2 - Detroit, MI - Loving Touch
3 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Rock Club
4 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre
5 - Winnipeg, MB - Goodwill
6 - Regina, SK - Exchange
7 - Edmonton, AB - Skylite
8 - Calgary, AB - Dickens
9 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
11 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile
12 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
13 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill



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Turin, Italy-based symphonic gothic metal band, Misteyes, have released an official video for "The Prey”, from their debut album Creeping Time, due out on April 8th via Canadian label Maple Metal Records. "The Prey" will be included in digital pre-orders starting on March 11th. The clip features video footage from the recordings of the album at Alarm Studio, and was produced by the band.

Misteyes describe themselves as “light and dark metal”. Their debut album Creeping Time consists of 12 songs, with the finalized tracklisting and album cover art to be revealed shortly.   

Misteyes have also revealed the names of a few special guests that appear on Creeping Time: Björn "Speed" Strid (singer of Soilwork) vocal parts on the track "Decapitated Rose", Nicole Ansperger (ex-Eluveitie) violin on the track "Winter's Judgment", and Roberto Pasolini (singer of Embryo) backing vocals on the song "The Demon Of Fear".

A demo version of the song “Lady Loneliness” is streaming below. The official version appears on Creeping Time.

Misteyes have shared the stage with such acts as Arcturus, Cadaveria, Opera IX, Whyzdom, and Rublood, as well as performing at some Metal Festivals in their home country of Italy. The ban will be touring Italy, and Europe in support of their new album, with the dates and locations to be announced.

Misteyes is:

Edoardo "Irmin" Iacono - lead vocals
Denise "Ainwen" Manzi - lead vocals
Daniele "Insanus" Poveromo - guitars
Riccardo "Decadence" Tremaioni - guitars
Gabriele "Hyde" Gilodi - keyboards
Andrea "Hephaestus" Gammeri - bass
Federico "Krieger" Tremaioni - drums

 



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Midas Fate have released two guitar videos, for songs that will be featured on the band’s upcoming album, to be released later this year. Check out videos for the track “Stillborn Reason” and “The Crime”, below.

The new album will be mixed by Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, UFO, Helloween). Stay tuned for updates.

“Stillborn Reason”:

“The Crime”:

Midas Fate is:

Mike DiMeo - Vocals
Vitor Campos - Guitars
Renato Videira - Bass guitar
Aquiles Priester - Drums



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Frontiers Music Srl will release "Ghost Of Graceland", the new album from Swedish hard rockers TREAT, on April 15.

The song "Inferno", taken from "Ghost Of Graceland", can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Building on the success of their last album, 2010's "Coup De Grace", hailed by both fans and critics as a masterpiece, TREAT has put together an album packed with reflective, soul-searching songs dressed in devilishly seductive yet hard-hitting melodic rock. "This is where we are today, as a band, as musicians, songwriters and individuals. It's a statement: this is us in 2016," says TREAT's main songwriter and guitarist Anders Wikström. "Ghost Of Graceland" was produced by longtime TREAT fan and respected writer/producer Peter Mansson and co-produced by Anders Wikström, showcases a band with a thirty-plus-year career, that are hungrier and more energetic than ever! To achieve the organic, pure, bold, (somewhat) cocky, contemporary sound with melodies and choruses to die for that they were going for, the band took a step back. Wikström explains: "It's a musical as well as a personal soul searching. We traced us back to our roots, the music and the heroes that got us dreaming back in the '70s: KISS, VAN HALEN, SWEET, DEEP PURPLE and UFO. An era where music and musicianship really mattered and rock 'n' roll was a matter of life or death." TREAT got in the time machine and retrieved all that restless energy. But "Ghost Of Graceland", with all its delicious, action-packed and hook-laden melodic rock that could soundtrack a party, also sees a band that reflects on their personal lives. Robert Ernlund (vocals), Anders Wikström (guitars and backing vocals), Patrick Appelgren (keyboards, guitar and backing vocals), Jamie Borger (drums) and new bass player Pontus Egberg (KING DIAMOND, LION'S SHARE) are a powerhouse. Pontus replaces the band's songwriting partner Fredrik Thomander, who has also been performing live with the band since 2013.

"When we started working on this album and in need of a permanent replacement on bass, Pontus was the only guy we had in mind," Wikström says. "He's a good friend of ours and a fantastic musician and live performer. He and Jamie just blow the roof off together on this new album!" "We're doing what we love. We're proudly flying the flag for hard and melodic rock. Honestly, this is a very, very good TREAT album," adds Wikström.

Experience TREAT live at Frontiers Rock Festival in Trezzo Sull'Adda (Milano) on April 23. "Ghost Of Graceland" track listing: 01. Ghost Of Graceland02. I Don't Miss The Misery03. Better The Devil You Know04. Do Your Own Stunts05. Endangered06. Inferno07. Alien Earthlings08. Nonstop Madness09. Too Late To Die Young10. House On Fire11. Together Alone12. Everything To Everyone

TREAT is:

* Robert Ernlund - lead vocals* Anders Wikström - lead guitars and background vocals (lead vocals on "Together Alone")* Patrick Appelgren - keyboards, guitars and background vocals* Pontus Egberg - bass guitar* Jamie Borger - drums

Houston, Texas-based progressive metallers, Oceans Of Slumber, are streaming the new track “Devout”, from their debut Century Media release, Winter. Listen to the track below. The band has also announced that they will be supporting My Dying Bride on their upcoming European tour. See below for all dates and venues.

Oceans Of Slumber commented: "We are beyond excited to announce that we will be joining the magnanimous and legendary My Dying Bride in the UK and in Europe! To have the opportunity to support our new record and share the stage every night with such an amazing and genre defining band like My Dying Bride is beyond our expectations. So "Feel The Misery", and get yourselves ready for our brand of bayou tinged darkened metal!"

Tour dates:

March
31 - London, England - Islington Assembly Room    

April
1 - Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Neushoorn
2 - Hamburg, Germany - Grünspan
3 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage
5 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Konzertfabrik Z7  
6 - Paris, France - Nouveux Casino
7 - Tilburg, Netherlands - 013
8 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
9 - Essen, Germany - Turock
10 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli Pandora

The cover art for Winter was gracefully imagined by Costin Chioreanu over at Twilight 13 Media (At The Gates, Katatonia, Grave, Arcturus).

Tracklisting:

“Winter”
“Devout”
“Nights In White Satin”
“Lullaby”
“Laid To Rest”
“Suffer The Last Bridge”
“Good Life”
“Sunlight”
“Turpentine”
“Apologue”
“How Tall The Trees”
“... This Road”
“Grace”

“Devout”:

“Turpentine”:

“Suffer The Last Bridge” video:

“Winter” video:

"The time has come and we're more than excited to release this first glimpse into our new record Winter. We wanted to reveal ourselves a bit more and try to capture the energy of the band in UltraHD. We've put every bit of our heart and souls into this record and can't wait to start this journey with everyone." states the band on the forthcoming album.

Winter will see a synced, worldwide release date of Friday, March 4th. Pre-order the album now at iTunes. Digital pre-orders will come with both "Winter" and "Suffer The Last Bridge" as instant-grats. Physical pre-orders with exclusive t-shirt bundles are available here.

The Century Media newcomers caught the attention of the masses with their previously released Blue EP, which featured re-imaginings of classic tracks from seminal artists such as Candlemass, Led Zeppelin, Emperor and Pink Floyd, as well as two originals that served as teasers of what was to come. This extended play highlights the undeniably epic wall of sound that has become the Texans' trademark.

Lineup:

Cammie Gilbert – Vocals
Anthony Contreras – Guitar
Sean Gary – Guitar
Keegan Kelly – Bass
Uaeb Yelsaeb - Synthesizers
Dobber Beverly – Drums

 



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Iconic Norwegian black metallers, Ragnarok, are streaming the track “Infernal Majesty”, off their eighth studio album, Psychopathology. The 11-track album is set for release via Agonia Records on March 25th and is now available for pre-order via the label's webshop.

Psychopathology was recorded at the Endarker Studio in Sweden with Marduk bassist Devo at the helm. Following last year's surprise announcement that Ragnarok founder and drummer Jontho would be stepping out from behind the drum kit to take on the role of frontman and Dauden’s Malignant would take his place on drums, the lineup on the album comprises Jontho on vocals, Bolverk on guitars, Malignant on drums, and, making his swansong appearance with the band, DezeptiCunt on bass.

Psychopathology tracklisting:

“Dominance And Submission”
“I Hate”
“Psychopathology”
“My Creator”
“Infernal Majesty”
“Heretic”
“Into The Abyss”
“The Eighth Of The Seven Plagues”
“Lies”
“Blood”
“Where Dreams Come To Die”

“Psychopathology”:

With artwork by the Brazilian graphic artist Marcelo Vasco (Slayer, Machine Head, Dimmu Borgir), Psychopathology will be available in Jewel Case CD and Limited Edition black vinyl formats, as well as in transparent brown vinyl with red, yellow, white and blue splatter, strictly limited to 133 hand-numbered copies. Additionally, Agonia will release a CD Box which will be limited to 666 copies and which will include Psychopathology in CD format, a logo pin, poster, booklet with rare photos and old interviews, and the bonus compilation CD Chaos And Insanity Between 1994-2004 (details of which can be found below ).

As mentioned above, in addition to Psychopathology, Ragnarok will also release a special compilation album titled Chaos And Insanity Between 1994-2004, which features a rare collection of the band's early demos and EPs. The compilation will be released on Agonia Records at the same time as Psychopathology and will also be available in Limited Edition black vinyl, as well as in a red vinyl version which will be limited to 133 hand-numbered copies.

Chaos and Insanity Between 1994-2004 tracklisting:

I.Pagan Land demo 1994
“Intro”
“Pagan Land”
“From The Darkest Deep”
“Et Vinterland I Nord”
“Hammerens Slag”
“Ragnarok”

II.Various Unreleased tracks:
“Et Vinterland I Nord” (Ørevox version)
“Under The Wings Of Satan” (pre-production)
“Fainted Eyes” (Celtic Frost cover)
“Live 2004”

Jontho recently had this to say about fans can expect from Psychopathology: "I can say with absolute certainty that this album will be the best in Ragnarok's career to date. It is the result of dedication, hard work, and the musical skills of our lineup, and is the next stage in the band's development, both musically and lyrically. Psychopathology is about to unleash total chaos upon you as it invites you to dive deeper into the dark recesses of the human mind.”

 



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Hell Or Highwater, the rock band featuring Atreyu drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller on lead vocals, have signed to Search & Destroy/Spinefarm Records. They will release Vista via the label in 2016. View the signing video below.

"We're so incredibly excited to be a part of the Spinefarm/Search & Destroy family. We've been crafting this album for two years and can't wait to share it with the world," Saller enthused.

Since their inception, Hell Or Highwater have earned comparisons to acts like Foo Fighters and Muse, thanks to their knack for crafting unforgettable and uplifting rock songs.

Hell Or Highwater honed their live chops by securing a spot on the annual Uproar Tour in 2013 and also toured the world with the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, whose frontman M. Shadows contributed vocals on the song "Go Alone”, as well as Stone Sour and The Used.
 
They've survived van wrecks and lineup changes. But they've emerged stronger than ever and are eager to start their next chapter and deliver new material to fans.

Hell Or Highwater resurfaced last year with a new song and video for "I'll Be Waiting”, which you can watch below:



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Formed in early 2013 in Perth Australia, Sanzu is a unique beast that has unleashed heavy music in a way that utilizes diversity and originality that doesn't cause itself to stray to far from it's death metal foundation. Sanzu has formed a unique presence. Guitar riffs like melodic saw blades meets savage bass along with powerful drumming to form a rhythm section that thunders and grooves in unison with unrestrained vocal assaults.

 
Listenable Records is now re-releasing both Australia-only releases, the Heavy Over The Home full length and the Painless EP, worldwide on one disc (CD/vinyl) and digitally with an updated layout this spring.

Sanzu lineup:

Ben Stanley - Drums (ex-0Malignant Monster)
Zachary Andrews - Vocals
Fatima Curley - Bass
Mikey Hart -  Guitars
Jarod 'Century' - Guitars (ex-Malignant Monster/ex-Animistic)

 



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Detroit rockers, Wilson, take no prisoners in their new music video, “Give ‘Em Hell” (streaming below). The track is taken from the band’s current album, Right To Rise, available via Razor & Tie.  

When explaining the concept behind the “Give 'Em Hell” clip, vocalist Chad Nicefield states, “This video embodies the very DNA of our band. If you're into kicking ass and taking names, no matter who or what the competition, this masterpiece is for you! It's got blood, guts and glory. A ‘no holds barred’ fun filled, roller coaster of fury coupled with the swiftest kick to your family jewels. Live for the thrill, cause it's kill or be killed motherfuckers! P.S. No small children were harmed in the making of this video... we think.”

Wilson have just wrapped a European run with their friends in Halestorm, and land in the UK today, raring to kick off their first ever UK headline tour at Wolverhampton's Slade Rooms tomorrow.



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Society 1 has released a music video for their track "I Can't Feel”, from their album Rise From The Dead. The video was directed and edited by singer Matt Zane of Lord Zane Productions (John 5, Wayne Static, Zakk Wylde, DMC, Orgy). The song was produced and mixed by Alex Crescioni at Stygian Sound and Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering.

“When I direct our own videos it's always a challenge considering I have to jump in front and behind the camera. This video was the most difficult out of all the Society 1 videos because not only did I have to perform but imagine what was going on in the scene. Everything was done on green screen so I was just trying to think about what it was supposed to look like. When I brought it into editing the real challenge began attempting to create what I envisioned. A very cool creative experience. We're going to concentrate in the realm of complete manifestations of worlds and environments for further video's to bring the music that much farther. We want every sound and visual to really capture the full spectrum of the viewers imagination.” - Matt Zane

Purchase "I Can't Feel" on iTunes here.



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British melodic rockers, Vega, will release their new album, Who We Are, on May 13th. The album artwork and tracklisting can be found below.

Vega is really one of the few bands who successfully manage to mix in their music the heritage of the great melodic rock bands of the 80’s and 90’s with a very contemporary approach to songwriting and production. Vega is indeed one of the few bands that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and give you that butterflies in your stomach excitement as you listen to the songs on an album for the first time. And with their fourth studio album, Who We Are, Vega manage again to create a magic formula with 11 concise and riveting songs that rock from start to finish and will leave you wanting more.

“We always try to push the envelope with each record that we do and this one is no different. We have put in all of our different musical influences into every song and what has come out of it is undoubtedly Vega but a Vega that is bigger than ever!” says singer Nick Workman.

Brothers Tom and James Martin say: “We're thrilled with how this record came out. We were in a fortunate position where we could fly Harry Hess over from Canada to produce the record. We spent the best part of 3 weeks with Harry at Monnow Valley Studios in Wales perfecting this record. There was laughter, blood, sweat and tears along the way and even a hospital visit, but what a great time we had! And to be recording where the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin Official, Oasis and Black Sabbath have recorded was incredibly inspiring.”

“The ballad “Nothing Lasts Forever” is a stand out for me,” adds keyboard player James Martin. ”It's a huge piano ballad with Queen and The Beatles influences and Harry really went to town on the production of this song.”

Tom Martin says: "This is probably our most diverse record and that's what we tried for when choosing the songs. Each song has its own identity and we probably have the heaviest and softest songs we have ever recorded and everything in between. That gives you an idea of how strong the material is on this record."

Vega will embark on a tour upon the new album’s release with UK rock veterans Magnum. Who We Are truly sees the band taking their song writing and performance to the next level. Be sure to catch the guys on tour.

Who We Are tracklisting

“Explode”
“We Got It All”
“Every Little Monster”
“Nothing Is Forever”
“White Flag”
“For Our Sins”
“Generation Now”
“Ignite”
“Savin' Grace”
“If Not You”
“Hurts So Bad”

Vega lineup:

Nick Workman - Vocals
Tom Martin - Guitars
Dan Chantrey - Drums
James Martin - Keyboards
Marcus Thurston – Guitars



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London-based progressive, psychedelic rockers, Messenger, recently signed to InsideOutMusic for the release of their forthcoming second album, Threnodies, due on April 22nd. Now the band reveal "Balearic Blue", the first track to be taken from the album, and the beautiful artwork which you can see below.

The band had this to say about the track: "We're very excited to present a preview track from our forthcoming album Threnodies as well as the cover artwork. The artwork and layout were created by Colombian, Berlin-based artist Daniel Correa Mejia. We were mesmerized by his paintings and decided that his work fits perfectly with our music. “Balearic Blue” is more along the lines of our previous release Illusory Blues, so expect something different for the next track. We're very much looking forward to performing some of these new songs on our forthcoming tour with the Von Hertzen Brothers and HRH Prog in March"

Messenger will be hitting the road in advance of the new album's release, with the band joining Finnish rockers Von Hertzen Brothers on their UK tour in March. They have also been confirmed for Hard Rock Hell Prog in March & Stone Free Festival at London's O2 Arena.
 
Messenger lineup:

Khaled Lowe: Guitars/Vocals
Jaime Gomez Arellano: Drums/Percussion
Barnaby Maddick: Guitars/Vocals
Dan Knight: Guitars/Keyboards
James Leach: Bass
 
Look out for more information on the album in the coming weeks.



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