IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson is taking part in a performance of Jon Lord's "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" on nearly a dozen dates in March and April. The concerts are being performed by a symphony orchestra consisting of more than 80 instrumentalists conducted by Paul Mann, a close friend of Jon's, and assembled especially for the occasion with members of OSESP (Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo) and some of the country's main symphony groups. They are appearing alongside Kaitner Z Doka (JON LORD, IAN PAICE, DON AIREY) on guitar, Bernhard Welz (JON LORD, DON AIREY) on drums, John O'Hara (JETHRO TULL) on keyboards, Tanya O'Callaghan (WHITESNAKE) on bass and Mario Argandonia (SCORPIONS) on percussion.
Fan-filmed video of Dickinson's March 24 concert at KC Dražen Petrović in Zagreb, Croatia can be seen below.
In a video announcing the "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" shows, Dickinson said: "So I'm really excited to be doing this Concerto For Group And Orchestra all around the place — around Europe and in Brazil.
"Well, what is it exactly? Well, it's about a 45-minute piece of classical music that was written by Jon Lord from DEEP PURPLE involving a group; in this case, it was DEEP PURPLE," he explained. "And it's like a meeting of minds between a rock and roll band and an orchestra, and they play slightly separately, they play together. I'm basically just the singer in the part of the Concerto that is the singing part; that's basically part one of the show. Part two, we kind of really let our hair down a bit. There's a couple of more classical interactions between the band that's more instrumental, and then we do five PURPLE songs with the orchestra and the band, so 'Perfect Strangers', 'When A Blind Man Cries', obviously, 'Smoke On The Water', 'Hush' and 'Pictures Of Home', which is a rarity and it's amazing with the orchestra. And then we're also gonna do something a little bit special. We've done an orchestral arrangement of my version of 'Jerusalem' and also 'Tears Of The Dragon' with the orchestra and the band. So, those two are gonna be in there at end — no particular order at the moment. So it's a really good, amazing evening of fantastic playing by incredible musicians. And that's what it is — it's music."
Remaining dates are as follows:
April 02 - Hala University Palacheho, Olomouc, Czech Republic
April 15 - Vibra, Sao Paulo, Brazil
April 19 - Teatro Positiva, Curitiba, Brazil
April 21 - Vivo Rio, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
April 25 - Auditorio Araujo Vianna, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Bruce previously performed "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" in November 2021 in Győr, Hungary with DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover and the Győr Symphony Orchestra. Prior to that, he performed at the 50th-anniversary celebration of "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" in November 2019 at the Palais Montcalm in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
When the Quebec City concert was first announced, Dickinson said: "As many people know, DEEP PURPLE have been a major, ongoing influence in my life since I was a teenager, and down the years, I have been fortunate enough to become good friends with all of the band, most especially in my collaborations with Jon Lord."
Added Mann: "My long collaboration with Jon Lord, and in particular his innovative, genre-defying 'Concerto', has been one of the greatest joys of my musical life. Jon's spirit will definitely be with us."
During a September 2018 spoken-word gig in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dickinson talked about his friendship with Lord. He said: "Jon Lord was a wonderful gentleman, and we were close friends. And he sadly died of… He had pancreatic cancer, but he survived for a year and a half — much against what everybody had said would happen. And actually, at the end, he didn't die of pancreatic cancer — he died, unfortunately, of some terrible blood collapse that happened with him, possibly as a result of treatment. But we had all kinds of crazy plans, including me going out on tour with him, singing DEEP PURPLE songs with an orchestra, which he was planning to do; that was one of the things we were planning to do. But it all got interrupted and canceled, and [it was] obviously very sad. He was a wonderful man."
Lord died on July 16, 2012 at age 71 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Lord, who was known for his keyboard virtuosity and his reinvention of the Hammond B-3 organ sound, co-wrote such PURPLE classics as "Smoke On The Water" and "Child In Time", among others. Lord and drummer Ian Paice were the only original members to last through the band's initial run from 1968 to 1976. He was on board for their 1984 reunion and stayed on through to his 2002 retirement from the band, after which he worked primarily in the classical field.
This summer, on July 7, 2023, Swedish power metal force BLOODBOUND will release their hotly-anticipated, new studio offering Tales From The North! The band's tenth album will be coming out as a 2-CD digipak including a live CD, a strictly limited box set as well as coloured vinyl LPs; the pre-sale has just recently started via AFM Records.
When it comes to defending the core values of timeless power metal and combining them with fresh stylistic variations and exciting stories, BLOODBOUND have always been fighting at the forefront. The six-piece has proven their versatility and inventiveness countless times. Following their much acclaimed, 2021-album, Creatures Of The Dark Realm, Tales From The North will unquestionable continue to enthrall the metal community! As lead guitarist Tomas Olsson recently revealed:
“’Tales From The North’ is very much a concept album about the viking era. About the lives of our ancestors up here in the dark, cold and unfriendly environments of the north. Different legends and myths intertwine during the course of the songs, leading up to the epic battle of 1066, which marks the end of the viking era.”
After first album singles, "Odin’s Prayer" and “The Raven's Cry", today, BLOODBOUND are premiering a music video for the album closing track "1066"! Fredrik Bergh adds: "1066 is one of the more epic tracks on the album. One of my favorite songs from "Tales from the North"!
Watch the new video now streaming below.
Tales From The North was produced by BLOODBOUND, and was mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (Amorphis, Overkill, Sabaton) at the Swedish ‘Black Lounge Studios’. The cover artwork was created by Péter Sallai (Hammerfall, Powerwolf & many more).
Olsson continues: “The songs are more fast-paced and closer to some of our earlier stuff like ’Moria’ and ’Nosferatu’, but have more complex arrangements. Compared to the predecessor ‚Creatures Of The Dark Realm‘ there are heavier guitars and some deeper sounding keyboards. We have also incorporated some traditional nordic folk music instruments to fit the concept of the album. It`s still pure power metal but we’re trying to take it to the next level.”
Bloodstock Open Air organizers are releasing professionally-filmed footage from Polish extreme metal overlords Behemoth's set at the 2022 edition of the festival. The latest clip, for "Evoe", joins the previously released "Off To War" and "Deathless Sun". Watch all clips below:
Behemoth have announced their European summer tour. A message from the band follows...
"Legions! We have burst open the gates of hell to bring you ‘The Deathless Svmmer’. Alongside our massive festival appearances with some of the biggest names in metal, we’ve also put together some awesome club shows with a mix of legendary and contemporary artists.
We can’t wait to be amongst you, let the summer burn!"
Tickets on sale now.
Tour dates:
June
4 - Plzen, Czech Republic - Metalfest
8 - Gdansk, Poland - Mystic Festival
9 - Sölvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock
11 - Donington, UK - Download Festival
13 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7 (with Vended, GAEREA)
15 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
16 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop
17 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli Ronda (with Hypocrisy, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT)
18 - Hannover, Germany - Capitol (with Hypocrisy, SpiritWorld)
20 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage (with Hypocrisy, SpiritWorld)
22 - Oslo, Norway - Tons Of Rock
24 - Nummijärvi, Finland - Nummirock
28 - Viveiro, Spain - Ressurection
July
2 - Bologna, Italy - The Return of the Gods Festival (with Kreator, Pantera)
Metal Blade Records will reissue Behemoth's 1996 album, Grom on March 31.
The third release in the Slavonic Trilogy reissue series. Grom was originally released in 1996 and will be available on March 31 digitally, on CD, and vinyl with pre-orders for physical copies starting today. The reissue is beautifully packaged and is available on the following formats: Digital, 2 CD media book, and a gatefold 2 LP. Physical formats include bonus audio material and booklets containing exclusive archival content. Bonus content contains these following rarities: cover versions, rehearsals, and live tracks.
Comments Nergal: "Twenty-seven years since its first release, it's time to give Grom its time in the spotlight! Our second album now re-issued with plenty of archived, never before seen photos and liner notes. It's a beautiful collector's item. Grom remains a key piece of Behemoth history and I embrace it as much as any of our other albums. Behemoth would never be where it is now without it. Check it out and pre-order your copy now!"
Metal Blade will release Grom worldwide, excluding Poland.
Gatefold 2LP:
- copper hotstamping
- 24p booklet
Audio:
Disc 1: Grom
Disc 2: bonus vintage material
24-page Booklet Exclusive Archival Content:
- lyrics
- old photos
- flyers
- interviews with former and current Behemoth members Nergal, Baal, Les, Zbigniew "Inferno" Prominsky
- interview with David Thierie, "Grom" cover artist
- interview with Krzysztof Maszota (Warrior Studio, Poland)
- interview with Carsten Molior of Solistitium Records
- interview with Orjan "V'gandr" Nordvik (Helheim)
- interview with Michal Kraszewski (Creator of the Behemoth 1992 logo, Editor of Euronymous zine, Amon Magazine, Vox Mortis Magazine, Novum Vox Mortis Magazine)
Mediabook 2CD:
- hardcover
- copper hotstamping
- 48p booklet
Audio:
Disc 1: Grom
Disc 2: bonus vintage material
48 page Booklet Exclusive Archival Content:
- lyrics
- old photos
- flyers
- interviews with former and current Behemoth members Nergal, Baal, Les, Zbigniew "Inferno" Prominsky
- interview with David Thierie, "Grom" cover artist
- interview with Krzysztof Maszota (Warrior Studio, Poland)
- interview with Carsten Molior of Solistitium Records
- interview with Orjan "V'gandr" Nordvik (Helheim)
- interview with Michal Kraszewski (Creator of the Behemoth 1992 logo, Editor of Euronymous zine, Amon Magazine, Vox Mortis Magazine, Novum Vox Mortis Magazine)
Vinyl Variants:
Europe:
180g Black
Stone Gray Marbled (500)
Gold w/ Black Dust (300)
Dust Gray Marbled (200 of 500)
Picture Disc -band exclusive- (666)
US:
Dust Gray Marbled (300 of 500)
Tracklisting:
"Intro
"The Dark Forest (Cast Me Your Spell)"
"Spellcraft And Heathendom"
"Dragon's Lair (Cosmic Flames And Four Barbaric Seasons)"
"Lasy Pomorza"
"Rising Proudly Towards The Sky"
"Thou Shalt Forever Win"
"Grom"
Bonus material:
"Freezing Moon" (Mayhem Cover 1995/1996)
"Total Desaster" (Destruction Cover 1995/1996)
"Ostatni tabor" (Kat Cover 1996)
"Rising Proudly Towards The Sky" (Rehearsal 1995)
"Dragon's Lair" (Cosmic Flames And Four Barbaric Seasons) (Rehearsal 1995)
"The Dark Forest" (Cast Me Your Spell) (Live in Maastricht, Pagan Triumph Tour 1996)
"Spellcraft And Heathendom" (Live in Maastricht, Pagan Triumph Tour 1996)
"Lasy Pomorza" (Live in Krakòw, XXX Years Ov Blasphemy 2021)
Whythre has unleashed the first single “Scorchbreath” off their forthcoming album Impregnate My Hate due out this coming May 2023. The Seattle melodic death metallers have been together since 2015 and this is their third release. Over the course of the nine tracks on the album they experiment with a variety of techniques from aggressive mindlessness to slow and somber moments…with some catchy hooks.
The single "Scorchbreath" describes adventures Adam and Shon experienced on trips to Colombia (Santa Marta) and Detroit (Movement Music Festival). "Scorchbreath" chronicles a code word that was spoken to engage in after-hour events and various forms of libations. These travels hold a special place in the hearts of Adam Chambers (vocals/guitars/synths) and Shon Petrey (guitar/synths) and this song brings back fond memories. Musically, the single has some punchy/thrashy verses with a big carnival vibe of a chorus, all while incorporating fun shred moments.
The band explains the single and the album further:
“This song is our single because it kind of displays all the elements of the album in a very condensed way. This is the song that kicked off the inspiration to start this album. We felt like we found something here that was worth exploring. The album title Impregnate My Hate, as a phrase, really sums it up. In modern times most folks are jumping down each other’s throats, willing vessels to the online projection of what modern entertainment and communication should be. Society is fragmenting into niche groups; how each individual deals with this is literally making or breaking their existence.”
Whythre was officially started in 2010 by Petrey and remained a solo project until 2012 when he met an opera-trained singer named Jeran Michaels, the first album was released and slowly a full lineup began to form. They have since formed into an impressive force of symphonic riffs and growls.
An aggressive introduction to the album, “Scorchbreath” is an onslaught of big solos, slamming breakdowns, subtle orchestration, and a sing-along chorus that embodies Whythre’s deft formulation of melodic death metal singed with a blackened edge. Wear appropriate protection.
Impregnate My Hate is being released on May 26, 2023 via High Point Records and is available for preorder here.
Tracklisting:
“Scorchbreath”
“Impregnate My Hate”
“Can’t Escape This”
“Scorpions Of Sinai”
“C Section S1lurpee”
“Death Frontier”
“Tantric Aspects Of The Cross”
“Immanence”
“Run It Red”
BraveWords is hosting the exclusive premiere for the new video from recently reformed British metalcore mob Sworn Amongst. “Restitution” marks the end of the band’s hiatus and is set for release on March 30, 2023.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, the band stated:
“‘Restitution’ is a conceptual piece born from the German phrase ‘Man sieht sich immer zweimal im Leben’, the translation being ‘In life, you always meet twice.’ In short, this phrase urges us to be wary of burning bridges with our acquaintances, as there is always a chance you may meet later in life.
“The lyrics explore the theoretical actions of somebody who has been spurned and are a criticism of those who fail to heed such a warning. Those people who all too eagerly burn those bridges, and the consequences of those actions. The title ‘Restitution’ born from the fact that if we refrain from burning our bridges, new life may be given to relationships further down the line.”
The band went on to explain what led them to ending their hiatus and what’s on the horizon for them in 2023:
“During the 2020 pandemic we made a collective decision to put Sworn Amongst on hiatus, reason for this was genuinely down to commitment within the band. We’ve now brought Sworn back to life with original members as we all feel that spark again, to write music and tour together. We will be playing two hometown shows in Hull & Derby, as well as two full length tours towards the end of Q3 and some festival appearances which we can’t name yet.
“Our new EP is an honourable mention to the album where it all started, during 2020 it would’ve been ten years since our album Severance was release which through that we were able to experience things we’d only dreamed of. This new venture is a mixture of that and a modern twist, something for old and new fans to enjoy and relate to. We feel it’s our best material yet.”
A well renowned name throughout the UK and Europe, both in the press and on the live circuit, Sworn Amongst’s relentless touring and pummelling live performances have seen them grace stages all over Europe and beyond. Sworn Amongst have previously toured with numerous acts including playing main support to Canadian speed metal legends Annihilator as well as Gama Bomb, Our Hollow, Our Home, Lotus Eater, Bonded By Blood, Susperia, Breed 77, Man Must Die, Evile, and The Rotted.
They’ve also shared stages with the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, The Faceless, Anthrax, Sepultura, Chimaira, Skindred, Meshuggah, Bleed From Within, While She Sleeps, Dark Tranquillity, Asking Alexandria, and Sylosis. They have appeared at a variety of prestigious festivals including Download Festival, Bloodstock, Metal Heads Mission, Wurzburg Metal Fest, and Metal Invasion to name but a few.
The world's favorite hard rock monsters, Lordi, add the next chapter to their spooky history with their eighteenth studio album, Screem Writers Guild, released today (March 31st) via their new label home, Atomic Fire Records.
Check out the official viedo for new single "Dead Again Jayne" below.
Screem Writers Guild was produced by Mr. Lordi with Mana and Janne Halmkrona as executive producers. Ilkka Herkman took care of mixing and Pauli Saastamoinen mastered the record. The artwork was also designed by Mr. Lordi himself who has made a name as director for the band's vision since the early '90s.
Screem Writers Guild is available in the following formats:
- Limited Collector's Box Set - Includes alternative cover artwork, digipak CD, 2xLP in gatefold, exclusive Live At Masters Of Rock DVD featuring five live songs, five band member portrait art prints plus Lordi notebook.
The box set will be available in three color variants:
- Red/Black Splatter vinyl @ Atomic Fire Records Mailorder
- Green Marbled vinyl @ EMP
- Purple/Black Marbled vinyl @ Atomic Fire Records US Mailorder, Nuclear Blast, and Levykauppa Äx
Other configurations:
- digipak CD
- 2xLP gatefold (Transparent/Blue Marbled)
- 2xLP gatefold (Red/Black Splatter; only available in Europe)
- 2xLP gatefold (Green Marbled; only available @ EMP)
- 2xLP gatefold (Purple/Black Marbled; only available @ Atomic Fire Records US Mailorder, Nuclear Blast, and Levykauppa Äx)
- digital
Tracklisting:
"Dead Again Jayne"
"SCG XVIII: Nosferuiz Horror Show"
"Unliving Picture Show"
"Inhumanoid"
"Thing In The Cage"
"Vampyro Fang Club"
"The Bride"
"Lucyfer Prime Evil"
"Scarecrow"
"Lycantropical Island"
"In The Castle Of Dracoolove"
"The SCG Awards"
"Heavengeance"
"End Credits"
"Thing In The Cage"
"Lucyfer Prime Evil" lyric video:
Lordi lineup:
Mr. Lordi - vocals
Kone - guitars
Hiisi - bass
Hella - keyboard
Mana – drums
Following the success of their acclaimed 2022 sophomore effort Rumble Of Thunder, groundbreaking Mongolian rock group The Hu —who use traditional Mongolian instrumentation, throat singing and perform entirely in their native language—have announced a deluxe version of the album will be released June 30 via Better Noise Music. Rumble Of Thunder: Deluxe Album will further highlight the band’s “stadium-sized metal riffs and thunderous vocal melodies” (Revolver Magazine) with seven new tracks: four acoustic renditions and three newly recorded singles featuring guest appearances and English-translated vocals from some of rock’s top musicians including William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Serj Tankian (System of A Down), DL of Bad Wolves and international solo artist LP (Laura Pergolizzi). Pre-orders for the album across all digital platforms as well as physically on CD and vinyl are available now at this location.
The Hu have unveiled the deluxe album’s second single, the volcanic anthem "Black Thunder (feat. Serj Tankian and DL of Bad Wolves)". Following the release of the eco-conscious single "This Is Mongol (feat. William Duvall of Alice In Chains)”, in February, the new track includes a refreshed look at the culturally shaped track with a new perspective and English-translated vocals. Its original “visually stunning” (Louder Sound) music video was filmed in The Hu’s home country of Mongolia, logging 3 million views to date. The video of the Serj Tankian and DL featured track directed by Michael Lombardi (The Retailiators, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach)--is also out today. View it streaming below.
The Hu band leader Gala comments: "'Black Thunder'—the latest single from our sophomore album, Rumble of Thunder—is the composition we worked on the longest, and because of that, we recorded many different variations of the song, The lyrics and the video have several different meanings on the surface as well as on a deeper level. Therefore, every version of 'Black Thunder' carries a certain unique idea. Our producer and our band members were amazed by the additions that were made by DL and Serj and their unique singing styles, which added to our beloved song. DL’s powerful vocals, topped by the Serj’s signature voice and one-of-a-kind Armenian-American style, is shedding different light to The Hu’s music. We hope our fans enjoy this featured version and feel the soul of the song through their ears.”
Tankian shares his experience working with The Hu: "I had discovered the Hu’s music from a YouTube video that a friend sent me and was instantly struck by their powerful and delightful merging of Mongolian folk and metal. A few years back I had scored a film called Furious where we also used the legendary Tuva singing and heavy guitars. So, when they reached out to collaborate, I was intrigued. I appreciate the pride with which they represent their culture through music. It led me down a historical rabbit hole of Mongolians and Armenia. Genghis Khan conquered Armenia along with the rest of Europe, but the Mongols also later teamed up with Armenia to fight the Turkish hordes. Happy I had the chance to collaborate with the Hu and learn all of this in the process."
Says DL: "Working on this version of The Hu's 'Black Thunder' was so much fun and so different from what I normally get to do. Their vision, their voices…they’re special. This is more than music, it’s a movement, it’s culture, and I’m honored that I was presented with the opportunity to be part of it."
The Hu will bring their enveloping live show to audiences across Europe this summer as they embark on a headlining run in support of their 2022 sophomore album, Rumble Of Thunder, via Better Noise Music. The tour kicks off June 6 with their set at Nova Rock Festival in Nickelsdorf, Austria on and includes venue and festival stops across the UK and Europe until they reach their last stop on July 22 at Malakofff Festival in Norway.
Rumble Of Thunder European Tour dates are as follows:
June
7 - Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock
8 - Interlaken, Switzerland - Greenfield Festival
10 - Southampton, UK – Southampton Guildhall
11 - Donington, UK – Download Festival
13 - Liverpool, UK – O2 Academy Liverpool
14 - Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol
16 - Landgraaf, Netherlands – Pinkpop 2023
17 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
20 - Lille, France – L’Aeronef
21 - Norwich, UK – University of East Anglia
22 - Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
23 - Newcastle, UK – NX Newcastle
27 - Frankfurt, Germany – Batschkapp
28 - Strasbourg, France – La Laiterie Artefact
30 - Werchter, Belgium - Rock Werchter 2023
July
2 - Helsinki, Finland – Festival Helsinki
4 - Hamburg, Germany – Grosse Freiheit 26
5 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Rockhal
6 - Aix-les-bains, Framce – Musilack 2023
8 - Madrid, Spain – Mad Cool Festival 2023
10 - Marseille, France – Espace Julien
12 - Munich, Germany – Backstage Werk
13 - Dresden, Germany – Alter Schlachtohf
15 - Wroclaw, Poland – Center Concert A2
16 - Vizovice, Czech Republic – Masters of Rock
17 - Budapest, Hungary – Budapest Park
20 - Bontida, Romania – Electric Castle Festival
22 - Nordfjordeid, Norway – Malakoff Festival
Metal On Metal Records has published two videos featuring Kingdom Of Tyrants, a U.S. power/heavy metal band comprising veterans of the Boston, MA, metal scene, whose debut album Architects Of Power is slated to be released on CD and digitally on April 20.
"A Boston Metal Story" is an interview with guitarists Kevin Curran (Steel Assassin) and Michael Mooney (Steel Assassin), vocalist Mike Munro (ex-Meliah Rage), drummer Stu Dowie (Meliah Rage) and bass player Dave Liolios who talk about their shared history and their new project.
"The blend of band mates is just top-notch. You couldn't ask for better men to be surrounded by; friends, musicianship, no pressure, everybody's doing this for the same reasons and that's just because we want to. We didn't do it because we had to, we're doing it because we want to, because we love each other, because we had never played all together in this particular arrangement before. And once we started writing songs, the chemistry became evident, and it just flows. I am probably head over heels about this project more than anything I've ever done." - Michael Mooney.
As mentioned in the interview, the band has recently filmed two video clips, one of which is for "Ghosts Of Industry", a song inspired by the History Channel series about the Gilded Age called "The Men Who Built America" and, like the interview, directed and produced by Rudy Childs.
Spirit In The Room is pleased to unveil a live video for the track "I Used To Be A Machine”. The disquieting hymn appears on the band’s Flamingo EP, released last year via Housecore Records.
If you ever wondered what goes on in the head of a film noir hitman, horror novel asylum inmate, or a golden age silver screen villain, it might sound something like Spirit In The Room. The vision of Louisiana-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dennis R. Sanders unfurls through cigarette smoke, cheap booze, and distortion like an anachronistic fever dream soundtracked by a collision of gothic vocal hues, immersive alternative architecture, and jarring metallic catharsis. It’s scary at times. It’s sad at other times. However, it’s always unpredictable - especially on Flamingo.
Elaborates Sanders of "I Used To Be A Machine,” “We invited a couple of friends and shot a live session at Center Staging in Burbank recently. This is one of the songs we filmed. It’s also my favorite song from the Flamingo EP. It’s a song about being at war with your shadow self. Which I’m sure is something we can all relate to.”
Spirit In The Room has confirmed a host of live dates through April and May including an appearance at Days In Space Festival in Bakersfield, California, with additional shows to be announced in the weeks to come.
Dates:
April
6 - Transplant Brewery – Palmdale, CA
19 - Alex’s Bar - Long Beach, CA
28 - Kensington Club - San Diego, CA
29 - Days In Space Festival @ The Empty Space – Bakersfield, CA
Frontiers Music Srl announces the upcoming release of the new studio album from dark metallers False Memories, Hybrid Ego System, on June 9.
The first single from the album, "Rising Tide", is out today. Watch the clip below, and pre-order/save the new album here.
Hybrid Ego System follows the band's last release, The Last Night Of Fall, which was composed by guitarist/producer Francesco Savino (Demons Down, T3NORS) and vocalist Rossella Moscatello. The duo also oversaw the creation of the new album, with drummer Emanuele Cossu, guitarist Moreno Palmisano, and new bassist Davide Tavecchia rounding out the lineup.
Hybrid Ego System sees False Memories continuing to explore the farthest reaches of dark metal while still exploring their fondness for progressive metal. And as a special treat, legendary vocalist Anette Olzon (The Dark Element, ex-Nightwish) joins the band for a duet with Rossella on the track, "The Storm Inside".
Beginning in 2021, False Memories have enjoyed a burst of creativity and activity that has heightened their profile. First, they released their well received album, The Last Night Of Fall, before closing out 2021 with a covers EP, Echoes Of A Reflection, where they paid tribute to Lacuna Coil, Paradise Lost, Katatonia, The Gathering, and All About Eve.
2022 would see the band release a special live EP, Live Until The Twilightl on all digital music platforms, and embarking on a European tour with labelmates Semblant. Additionally, vocalist Rossella Moscatello and Francesco Savino contributed their songwriting talents to tracks for their labelmates Revolution Saints' album Eagle Flight. Of course, in 2022 the band also worked on their new album, Hybrid Ego System.
Tracklisting:
"The Storm Inside" (ft. Anette Olzon)
"Holding On"
"Rising Tide"
"The Other Side"
"Rise Again"
"Stains"
"Concrete"
"Insanity"
"From Dust"
"Fragments Of Your Ego"
"Shed My Skin"
"The Storm Inside" (Rossella Only Vocal) (Digital Bonus Track)
Mentalist and former Blind Guardian drummer, Thomen Stauch, has released a drum playthrough video for the Blind Guardian song, "I'm Alive", originally featured on the 1995 album, Imaginations From The Other Side. Watch below:
A selection of Thomen's previous drum cover videos are available below:
A few days after the announcement of the new album Ashes Of Doom, Germany’s Stormage present the first "firecracker" from the new album: "Deniers Of Reality" is the name of the song and deals with missing values, selfishness, greed, war and violence, and that each individual can do something against it.
Ashes Of Doom is out on May 26 via El Puerto Records. Album presale is available on the El Puerto Records webshop.
Bassist Dirk Heggemann on the album: "The idea behind it is to address the things that are currently going out of control worldwide. The character stands as a representation for all of humanity, hoping for a helping hand through a broken window to turn everything around. That helping hand could be any one of us."
In the 20 years of their existence, the quartet from the German Sauerland has continuously honed their own style. For the upcoming fourth album Ashes Of Doom has Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann (Orden Ogan) co-producer. The result is a multifaceted, cleverly arranged power metal album, but just a touch "darker" than the rest.
Cover art by Harley Velasquez / cover layout by Nina Heggemann:
Tracklisting:
“Overture Of The Abyss”
“Beyond The Horizon”
“Deniers Of Reality”
“Fierce As A Dragon”
“Slide On Your Knees”
“Our Latest Endeavor”
“Ashes Of My Doom”
“The Spirit Never Dies”
“Blood Shot Eyes”
“Put The Hammer Down”
“Son Of Hatred”
“The Wind Will Take Us Home”
Guitarist Thomas Zwijsen has released the new video below, in which he performs an acoustic cover of Iron Maiden's "When Two Worlds Collide", featured on the band's 1998 album, Virtual XI.
A messages states: "'When Two Worlds Collide' was written by Blaze Bayley, Dave Murray and Steve Harris and is on the Virtual XI album with Blaze on vocals. Blaze is a frequently returning guest on Thomas' Nylon Maiden albums, on tracks such as 'The Clansman', 'Judgement of Heaven', 'Como Estais Amigos' and 'Blood Brothers'. Blaze Bayley recently suffered a heart attack and had to cancel his current tours, which is a great loss of income. In order to support Blaze in his recovery, order his albums and merch at BlazeBayley.net."
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