Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH have released the music video for the song "I Am That Thirst". The track is taken from the band's ninth studio album, "Immutable", which was released in May via Atomic Fire. The follow-up to 2016's "The Violent Sleep Of Reason" was recorded at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden; mixed by Rickard Bengtsson and Staffan Karlsson; and mastered by multiple Grammy Award winner Vlado Meller (METALLICA, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SYSTEM OF A DOWN). Visionary artist Luminokaya once again created the stunning cover artwork.

MESHUGGAH guitarist Mårten Hagström discussed "Immutable" during an appearance on MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn's "No Fuckin' Regrets With Robb Flynn" podcast. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a double album, if this was a vinyl. It's 13 tracks; 66 or 67 minutes of music. It's the longest album we've put out so far, to this date. And it's a bit funny, 'cause when we started writing, I was really adamant that, 'Let's try to make a 'Reign In Blood' album' — like the MESHUGGAH 'Reign In Blood' album; just short but sweet. Not maybe 27 minutes, but keep it just over half an hour. 'Cause albums aren't what they used to be anyways; it's singles. So, obviously, we went the opposite direction and made a double album and just built it as an album and thought of it as, like back in the day, very important with the track listing and all that shit.

"For us, it was, like we always do, trying to find the… What's the MESHUGGAH sound? How do we keep it but make it interesting to us?" he continued. "'Cause that's been our modus operandi all along: if we please ourselves, we please our fans. That's how it's been. So that's what we need to take care of.

"We started writing it when we came off that COVID truncated touring cycle, and then, after that, it was just all systems go. We've been working our asses off for almost three years now. And we're really happy with the result. We may have tried out a few things that we haven't done before — not anything mindblowing. But from the reactions we've been getting so far, I think it's pretty much what we hoped for. 'Cause people are saying that it's an unexpected album. And that might sometimes be a bad thing, but in our minds, it can never be. And nobody said that it was surprising in a bad way; only positive so far. So we'll see.

"You know what it's like. When you work on an album, you really don't know. When you're done with it, everything's so jumbled up in your head, you don't know how to feel about it. It's just, like, 'Okay. Good enough. Let it go.'

"But we're really fired up about it," Mårten added. "It's a lot of music. It's by far the most dynamic we've been on an album. And that's something we've been going for. And I look forward to see how it comes across."

Hagström previously stated about the "Immutable" title: "The title fits perfectly for where we are as a band. We're older now. Most of us are in our fifties now, and we've settled into who we are. Even though we've been experimenting all along, I also think we've been the same since day one. The way we approach things and why we still make new albums, and why we still sound the way we do, it's immutable. Humanity is immutable, too. We commit the same mistakes over and over. And we are immutable. We do what we do, and we don't change."

Last December, MESHUGGAH postponed its U.S. tour, originally planned for early 2022, to September/October 2022. The new dates will kick off on September 16 in Worcester, Massachusetts and conclude on October 16 in Atlanta.

Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will release "The Alchemy Project" on November 11 through Atomic Fire Records.

In the 20 years of their existence, EPICA has never shied away from challenges, twists and turns, weathering every storm and pushing the symphonic metal genre to heights no one even dared to believe in. Since 2002, the band featuring singer Simone Simons and her longtime musical partner Mark Jansen has released eight highly innovative and cinematic albums, has toured the world over and has left its mark as one of metal’s most prolific, most cherished and most admired success stories forever.

With "The Alchemy Project", EPICA sets another highlight in the band's 20th-anniversary year. Graced by a vivid and witty artwork by graphic wizard Heilemania, visual partner in crime for more that 15 years, EPICA embarks on a journey through seven extraordinary new songs. Co-written and performed with diverse guests ranging from extremists like FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, Niilo Sevänen (INSOMNIUM) and Björn "Speed" Strid (SOILWORK) via melodic masters like Tommy Karevik (KAMELOT),keyboard legend Phil Lanzon (URIAH HEEP) and Roel Van Helden (POWERWOLF) to a once-in-a-lifetime song with Simone Simons, Charlotte Wessels and Myrkur, the EPICA members have really outdone themselves once again. The result is a mind-bending EP that even surpasses the usual broad scope of an EPICA record.

The first song they wrote for this seven-track offering was "The Final Lullaby", a fast-paced, intense clash between EPICA and the avant-garde rock of Norwegian legends SHINING (with saxophone!),graced with one of the biggest refrains you will hear all year.

"I've been a big fan of SHINING since the first time I heard them," bassist Rob Van Der Loo says. "Our intention with 'The Final Lullaby' was to make a mash-up between EPICA and SHINING so we thought it would be a good idea if I would come up with some riffs that would be typical SHINING and they would do the complete opposite."

The seven songs on "The Alchemy Project" were co-written and performed with the following renowned guest musicians:

01. The Great Tribulation [feat. FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE]
02. Wake The World [feat. Phil Lanzon (URIAH HEEP) & Tommy Karevik (KAMELOT)]
03. The Final Lullaby [feat. SHINING]
04. Sirens - Of Blood And Water [feat. Charlotte Wessels & Myrkur]
05. Death Is Not The End [feat. Frank Schiphorst (MAYAN) & Björn "Speed" Strid (SOILWORK)]
06. Human Devastation [feat. Henri Sattler (GOD DETHRONED),Sven de Caluwé (ABORTED)]
07. The Miner [feat. Asim Searah (DAMNATION PLAN),Niilo Sevänen (INSOMNIUM),Roel Van Helden (POWERWOLF)]

"The Alchemy Project" is now available for worldwide pre-order as digipak CD, LP or digitally.

EPICA kicked off a North American tour with SABATON on Thursday (September 15).

Just one day after the release of its anniversary reissues "We Still Take You With Us" and "Live At Paradiso", EPICA celebrated 20 years of existence live on September 3 at 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands, the same place where they played their first show (supporting ANATHEMA) back in 2002.

EPICA was formed by composer Mark Jansen after leaving AFTER FOREVER in 2002, and the band quickly gained attention outside their home country, taking big steps towards becoming the leading symphonic metal superpower they have long proven to be. After their ambitious debut "The Phantom Agony" (2002) and the surprisingly eclectic sophomore work "Consign To Oblivion" (2005),the road took them to new heights via their first concept masterpiece "The Divine Conspiracy" (2007) and their global breakthrough "Design Your Universe" (2009). 2012's opus "Requiem For The Indifferent", 2014's bedazzling "The Quantum Enigma" and "The Holographic Principle" (2016),cemented their reputation as not only one of the hardest-working metal bands in the business but also as one of the best. With 2021's "Omega", the final part of the metaphysical trilogy they began with "The Quantum Enigma", they reclaimed the throne without so much as the blink of an eye, amassing three million-plus streams during the first week of the album's release.

Frontiers Music Srl will release the upcoming self-titled debut album from The Erinyes, an exciting new musical force, fronted by not one, not two, but three incredible vocalists: Justine Daaé, Mizuho Lin, and Nicoletta Rosellini, on Friday, September 16.


Find an advanced album stream below, and pre-order/save The Erinyes here.


The band name is derived from Greek mythology, where The Erinyes, also known as the Furies, are a trio of chthonic deities of vengeance. The Erinyes’ singers come from exciting, up-and-coming bands on the metal scene. Justine Daaé fronts her own gothic-industrial metal solo act Elyose out of France, Mizuho Lin is co-lead vocalist in Brazilian symphonic/dark metal band Semblant, and Nicoletta Rosellini sings for the Italian bands Walk In Darkness and Kalidia. Their self-titled debut album as The Erinyes is a concept album centered around three amazons who are having a dispute centered around their love interests.




Written and produced by Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere, Timo Tolkki’s Avalon, Archon Angel), this an ambitious, glorious symphonic metal album showcasing the incredible vocal talents of these three young singers. The Erinyes is a must hear for fans of Beyond the Black, Delain, Visions of Atlantis, Exit Eden, and the like.





The Erinyes tracklisting:


"Life Needs Love"
"Drown The Flame"
"On My Way To Love"
"Betrayed"
"Death By A Broken Heart"
"Where Do We Go"
"It's Time"
"Someday"
"My Kiss Goodbye"
"Paradise"
"Take Me"
"You And Me Against The World"


Album stream:





"Death By A Broken Heart" video:





"Betrayed" video:





"Drown The Flame" video:





Lineup:


Justine Daaé - Vocals
Nicoletta Rosellini- Vocals
Mizuho Lin- Vocals
Aldo Lonobile – Guitars
Andrea Buratto – Bass
Michele Sanna – Drums
Antonio agate – Keyboards

Glam rockers, John Diva & The Rockets Of Love, have released their new single, "God Made Radio", taken from the new studio album, coming in March 2023. In it, they pay homage to all rock radio stations that have successfully gotten fans and bands through the pandemic.





"The track is a thank you to all the stations that are always on the lookout for hot new shit and are giving their all to beat monotony", guitarist Snake Rocket explains. "It’s for all of those who aren't satisfied with only ever playing the well-loved tracks, but who constantly bring attention to new music."




The song is available on all digital platforms here. Watch the video below:





"God Made Radio" is also a taste of the vibe John Diva & The Rockets Of Love are setting on their third album: straightforward, refreshing rock with distinctive riffs, hard beats, maniacal guitar solos, and a front-man in top form. No frills, no bullshit, but stadium rock for the big stage.

KISS has shared footage from their recent show in Adelaide, Australia. Watch the band perform "Black Diamond" below:





Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Creatures Of The Night from 1982 is a seminal album in the KISS catalog. It crushed fans’ expectations with a huge, back-to-rock sound and has become a fan favorite and cult classic.




On November 18, UMe will release Creatures Of The Night 40 as a 5-CD + Blu-ray Audio Super Deluxe Edition, 3-LP Deluxe, 2-CD Deluxe, 1-LP Half-Speed Master 180gm, 1-CD Remaster, as well as a 5-CD Super Deluxe Edition Digital Download + Streaming and 2-CD Digital Download-only version plus a color Vinyl exclusive. All configurations can be pre-ordered through the official KISS online store, here.


Having rechanneled their efforts into consciously making a return to the hard rock that they were known for, KISS - Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Eric Carr - unleashed Creatures Of The Night in October of 1982. In addition to a harder sound, the album is also noted for its heavier, darker mood. The single “I Love It Loud” has been performed on nearly every subsequent KISS tour, while “War Machine,” the ballad “I Still Love You,” and the title song also featured heavily in their live sets for a number of years. Also of note is “Killer,” which featured the group’s first songwriting collaboration with their soon-to-be-guitarist Vinnie Vincent. Creatures Of The Night received accolades in magazines such as Kerrang! and Guitar Player - which both placed the album in their top five end of year chart for 1982 - and has attained Gold Album status (sales of 500,000+).


The Creatures Of The Night 40 Super Deluxe boasts 103 total tracks with 75 tracks being unreleased. Newly remastered on CD 1, the original album has never sounded better. CDs 2 & 3 feature 34 demos, rarities & outtakes including unreleased gems such as “Deadly Weapon (Penny Lane Demo),” “Not For The Innocent (Demo)” and “Betrayed (Outtake)” (listen below). CDs 4 & 5 highlight 26 incredible, soundboard live recordings from the Creatures ‘82/’83 Tour and seven super rare tour sound effects, all recorded and archived by the Creatures Tour sound engineer Harry Witz. The Blu-ray Audio disc showcases a first-ever Atmos and 5.1 surround mix from the original album multi-tracks plus the high-resolution newly remastered 1982 stereo mix of the original album.


Additionally, the Super Deluxe box features an extensive array of bonus kollectible KISS memorabilia and ephemera, including:


* 80-page Hardcover Book with Extensive Liner Notes by Ken Sharp and a treasure trove of unreleased photos and imagery


* Creatures Of The Night 1982 Press Kit featuring:
 - Creatures Band Press Bio Sheet
 - Creatures Tour Band New Poster 11”x17”
 - 2 Stage Drawings
 - The Loudest Band In The World Poster 16”x24”
 - Japanese Promo Poster 16”x22.5”
 - Band Black & White Promo 8”x10”
 - Gene, Paul, Eric & Vinnie Color Photos 8”x10”
 - Creatures 40th T-shirt Iron-on Transfer Sheet
 - “I Love It Loud” Bumper Sticker
 - Australian Creatures Sticker
 - Marcanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro 6/18/83 Replica Ticket
 - Creatures Tour “Detroit” VIP Cloth Sticky Backstage Pass
 - 4 Killers-era Trading Cards


* Creatures 1982 Replica Tour Program


* Gene, Paul, Eric & Vinnie - Chris Hoffman Illustrations 9”x12”


* Gotham Rock City News Volume 2 Newspaper - Track-By-Track Interviews with Gene, Paul, Eric, Vinnie, Michael James Jackson, Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, Adam Mitchell and Mikel Japp


* 4 Glow-In-The-Dark Guitar Picks


* Iron-on Patch


* 4 Buttons


KISS is America’s #1 Gold Record Award winning Rock group of all time and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Peerless as a live act, the band’s illustrious legacy is marked by record breaking global tours. Now, after an astonishing 49-year career, KISS - Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer - are currently in the midst of their END OF THE ROAD tour.





5-CD Super Deluxe Edition tracklisting:


Disc One:


Creatures Of The Night - Original Album Remastered


"Creatures Of The Night"
"Saint And Sinner"
"Keep Me Comin’"
"Rock And Roll Hell"
"Danger"
"I Love It Loud"
"I Still Love You"
"Killer"
"War Machine"


Disc Two:


Demos, Rarities & Outtakes


"I’m A Legend Tonight"
"Down On Your Knees"
"Nowhere To Run"
"Partners In Crime"
"Deadly Weapon" (Penny Lane Demo)*
"Feel Like Heaven" (Penny Lane Demo)*
"Nowhere To Run" (Penny Lane Demo)*
"Deadly Weapon" (Original Demo)*
"Feel Like Heaven" (Original Demo)*
"Nowhere To Run" (Take 11 - Instrumental)*
"Tell It To A Fool" (Take 4 - Drums & Bass Instrumental)*
"Chrome Goes Into Motion" (Take 2 - Drums & Bass Instrumental)*
"I’m A Legend Tonight" (Mix 4 - Instrumental & Background Vocals)*
"Don’t Leave Me Lonely" (Take 8 - Drums & Guitar Instrumental)*
"Something Seems To Happen At Night" (Gene Simmons Demo)
"It’s Gonna Be Alright" (Gene Simmons Demo)


Disc Three:


Demos, Rarities & Outtakes


"Legends Never Die" (Gene Simmons Demo)
"It’s My Life" (Gene Simmons Demo)
"Not For The Innocent" (Demo)*
"I Still Love You" (Take 1)*
"I Still Love You" (Take 2)*
"Saint And Sinner" (Take 1)*
"Saint And Sinner" (Take 2 - False Start)*
"Saint And Sinner" (Take 3)*
"Betrayed" (Outtake)*
"Creatures Of The Night" (Alternate Mix 19)*
"Partners In Crime" (Alternate Mix 16B)*
"I Love It Loud" (Alternate Mix 21)*
"War Machine" (Full-Length Version - Mix 11)*
"Rock And Roll Hell" (Take 2 - 9/10/1982)*
"Rock And Roll Hell" (Take 1 - Incomplete - 9/15/1982)*
"Rock And Roll Hell" (Take 2 - 9/15/1982)*
"I Love It Loud" (Single Edit)
"Creatures Of The Night" (1985 Remix)


Disc Four:


Creatures Tour Live ‘82/’83 - Part One


"Creatures Of The Night" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"Strutter" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"Calling Dr. Love" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"Firehouse" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"I Love It Loud" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"Cold Gin" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"Keep Me Comin’" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"War Machine" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"I Want You" (Houston, Texas - 3/10/1983)*
"Rock And Roll Hell" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"I Still Love You" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"Shout It Out Loud" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
Gene’s Bass Solo (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"God Of Thunder" / Eric’s Drum Solo / "God Of Thunder" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*


Disc Five:


Creatures Tour Live ‘82/’83 - Part Two


Paul’s Love Gun Rap (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"Love Gun" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
Paul’s Guitar Solo (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"Black Diamond" (Houston, Texas - 3/10/1983)*
"Detroit Rock City" (Houston, Texas - 3/10/1983)*
"Rock And Roll All Nite" (Houston, Texas - 3/10/1983)*


Bonus Live Performances


"Rock And Roll Hell" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"I Want You" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"King Of The Night Time World" (Pine Bluff, Arkansas - 2/11/1983)*
"Cold Gin" (Houston, Texas - 3/10/1983)*
"I Still Love You" (Houston, Texas - 3/10/1983)*
"Strutter" (Houston, Texas - 3/10/1983)*


Bonus Creatures Tour Sound Effects


Tank Start Of Show*
Turbine*
Firehouse Siren*
Drum and Ending Tank*
Bass Solo Wind and Gargoyles*
Bells*
Flames*


Blu-Ray Audio:


Creatures Of The Night


*48kHz 24-bit Dolby Atmos / *48kHz 24-bit Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround / 96kHz 24-bit High-Resolution PCM Stereo


"Creatures Of The Night"
"Saint And Sinner"
"Keep Me Comin’"
"Rock And Roll Hell"
"Danger"
"I Love It Loud"
"I Still Love You"
"Killer"
"War Machine"


* Previously unreleased





3LP Deluxe Edition - Color Vinyl - Ecomm Exclusive


LP One:


Creatures Of The Night - Original Album Remastered


Side One
"Creatures Of The Night"
"Saint And Sinner"
"Keep Me Comin’"
"Rock And Roll Hell"
"Danger"


Side Two
"I Love It Loud"
"I Still Love You"
"Killer"
"War Machine"


LP Two:


Demos, Rarities & Outtakes


Side Three
"Deadly Weapon" (Original Demo)*
"Betrayed" (Outtake)*
"I’m A Legend Tonight" (Mix 4 - Instrumental & Background Vocals)*
"Nowhere To Run" (Take 11 - Instrumental)*


Side Four
"It’s My Life" (Gene Simmons Demo)
"Not For The Innocent" (Demo)*
"Rock And Roll Hell" (Take 2 - 9/10/1982)*
"I Love It Loud" (Alternate Mix 21)*
"Don’t Leave Me Lonely" (Take 8 - Drums & Guitar Instrumental)*


LP Three:


Creatures Tour Live ‘82/’83


Side Five
"Creatures Of The Night" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"I Love It Loud" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"Keep Me Comin’" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*
"War Machine" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*


Side Six
"I Want You" (Houston, Texas - 3/10/1983)*
"Rock And Roll Hell" (Rockford, Illinois - 12/31/1982)*
"I Still Love You" (Sioux City, Iowa - 12/30/1982)*


*Previously Unreleased


Tracklistings for other formats can be found at the pre-order page here. Listen to "Betrayed" (Outtake) below.


"Betrayed" (Outtake):





Trailer:

Fantastical heavy metal band, Spell, will release its new LP, Tragic Magic, on October 28 via Bad Omen Records.


Featuring ten tracks of prime, progressive heavy music flooded with mesmerizing atmospheres, Tragic Magic sees Spell take a decidedly grittier lyrical approach, leaning less into escapism, while confronting real life challenges of modern times. Striking cover art by Canadian artist Francesco Gemelli (Master, Esoctrilihum) portends the palpable potency that the record promises.


A first taste of what Tragic Magic holds in store can be ingested now as Spell unveils a video for the LP's radiating first single, "Ultraviolet". Created by Sean Edwards for Ramble Films (Freeways), the eye-catching clip showcases Spell at the height of its powers. Watch below.




"Ultraviolet" explores the hidden terror of forces that rule us but cannot be perceived or understood," says Spell vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Cam Mesmer. "Our world is shaped by powers that the limitations of our physical bodies prevent us from directly encountering. Will we fall victim to the lust for that which cannot be ours, or harness them to fulfil our wildest dreams?"


Tragic Magic was written and recorded entirely as a collaboration between brothers Cam and Al (Lester); the record's songcraft is steeped in the atmosphere of the arcane, yet the hooks are more razor-sharp than ever. While influences like the esoteric charge of the aforementioned Blue Öyster Cult and the elemental expansions of Camel and King Crimson drift through these crepuscular melodies, Spell are as likely to be influenced by the life-affirming energy of '60s Motown, the ethereal dimensions of Cocteau Twins, the strident woe of Candlemass, and the classic songwriting chops of Russ Ballard.


"The themes on this album are more concrete, guided by personal experience," offers Mesmer. "Tragic Magic' has to do with mental illness, ageing, the death of a loved one, the decay of time… this is what Tragic Magic means to us - loss and tragedy outside of our control, which fundamentally alters our perceived reality. This album is our response to the world as it currently is: music for an ascetic age."


"And we couldn't be happier about the result," Mesmer continues. "The identity of Spell came into sharp focus as it was always intended to be. Music is magic, and Spell is a spell. Fundamentally, it is a forum to make our dreams come true."





Pre-order Tragic Magic here.





Tracklisting:


"Fatal Breath"
"Ultraviolet"
"Hades Embrace"
"Fever Dream"
"Sarcophagus"
"Cruel Optimism"
"A Ruined Garden"
"Souls In Chains"
"Watcher Of The Seas"
"The Watching"


"Ultraviolet" video:





(Photo - David P Ball)

San Francisco Bay Area based metal band, Kill Ritual, will release their new album, Kill Star Black Mark Dead Hand Pierced Heart, on October 28 via Massacre Records. Today, the band release the new single and lyric video, "The Whore Of War".


Watch the new lyric video below, and stream the song here.


Kill Star Black Mark Dead Hand Pierced Heart was mixed and mastered by Andy LaRocque. Get ready for an album full of rocking riffs, a dynamic songwriting, speed, power, and just that fist-in-the-air attitude that all metalheads live and breathe.




Pre-order the album here.





Tracklisting:


"By The Hand Of God"
"The Whore Of War"
"7 Knives"
"I Am The Night"
"The Smell Of Death"
"Can You See Us Now"
"Kill Star Black Mark Dead Hand Pierced Heart"
"Get In Line"
"The Devil, The Mist, The Flame"


"The Whore Of War" lyric video:

Alice In Chains have shared the rare video below, featuring the band's 1993 performance of "Would?" from Later...With Jools Holland on May 7, 1993.





To commemorate the upcoming 30th anniversary of Dirt, Alice In Chains have created a special limited edition deluxe box set that is now up for pre-order. Set for release on September 23, only 3,000 will be available.




Dirt, the critically acclaimed and 5x Platinum certified studio album by Alice In Chains, celebrates 30 years on September 29. This Dirt 30th anniversary deluxe box set is limited to 3,000 units, exclusive to the official artist store.


Revisit the history of the album with a custom-sculpted Dirt girl from the album cover as a vinyl topper and magnet, orange 2LP Dirt vinyl with remastered audio, four show posters, a 24" square poster featuring the album cover and band photo, four reimagined Dirt album art prints, a Dirt hardcover book with never before seen photos, CD with remastered audio, and the album's five singles on 7" vinyl ( "Them Bones," "Down In A Hole," "Rooster," "Angry Chair" and "Would?”).





Box includes:


- Box with lid filled with metal shavings, Move shavings around to create your own dirt design using magnetic cover figurine
- Resin cover figurine fits atop vinyl records on your record player
- Dirt on Orange 2LP for the first time with remastered audio
- Dirt on CD with remastered audio
- Five 7” singles with brand new artwork on various colored vinyl: "Them Bones," "Down in a Hole," "Rooster," "Angry Chair" and "Would?"
- 80 page hardbound book
- Exclusive Dirt-inspired art prints by Cody Melick, Victor Melendez, Brent McKee, and Eric Wolfe Sahlsten
- 2-sided foldout poster
- 8x10 band photo glossy
- Four reprinted show posters
- Reprinted set list
- Dirt Tour laminate


Pre-order here.

News arrived yesterday that guitarist David Andersson, of Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra, has passed away at 47 years of age.


Nuclear Blast Records has issued the following statement: "Words are not enough to express our feelings today, the whole Nuclear Blast family mourns the death of David Andersson, guitarist of Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends - we will remember David as one of the most creative and passionate artists of our time, his memory will forever be cherished."


Soilwork issued the following: "We are deeply saddened today, as we bring the terrible news of David Andersson's passing. He was one of a kind and a brilliant man is so many ways. He was our guitarist for more than 10 years and had a big impact on Soilwork's musical journey forward.




Sadly alcohol and mental illness took you away from us. We will miss him dearly and will continue to carry the musical legacy that he was a part of. Our deepest condolences goes out to his family. Forever grateful for the time we spent with you and all the good laughs. Thank you Dr. Dave. See you on the other side.


We encourage everyone to respect the privacy of David's family and friends in these tragic times." - Björn, Sven, Sylvain, Bastian, Rasmus & Simon


The Night Flight Orchestra shared the following words: "Goodnight sweet doctor. We all hope you’ve finally found peace. We will miss you so much. You were one of a kind and a brilliant musician. Sadly alcohol and mental illness took you away from us. It hurts so much. Our deepest condolences goes out to David Andersson’s family on this difficult day. He’s music will live on forever. Thank you for all the unforgettable times together. See you on the other side." - Björn, Jonas, Sharlee, Anna, Åsa, Sebastian, John & Rasmus

(Photo - Stewart Munro Photography)

BraveWords is hosting the video premiere for Corvus Lore’s “Romantic Traffic.” Check out the video below! The iTunes presale begins tomorrow on September 16 with digital release across all platforms on September 23.  





It’s all about the songs. For this band, the motivation has always been to write music that is memorable, inspiring, and possesses the perfect blend of the various styles of rock music that they grew up on — keeping original rock music alive today. All four members have unique backgrounds and experiences that range from doing session work in L.A. for major song writers and industry professionals, to being in a Latin -pop band on Sony EMI.




You will hear many sides revealed in their music– they aren't cornered into one style. Corvus Lore takes you on a heavy musical ride, delivering songs that makes you set the needle back and want to listen again, and again.


Find more information about the band on Facebook.

StormHammer announce the release of their new offering, Never Surrender - 30 Years Of Power. The "best of" compilation includes one previously unreleased track by the German power metallers.


Never Surrender - 30 Years Of Power will be released on October 28 on digipack CD and digital streaming/download. Pre-order here.







Tracklisting:


"Northman" (Welcome To The End)
"Road To Heaven" (Welcome To The End)
"Light In The Dark" (Previously Unreleased Track)
"Dark Side" (Welcome To The End)
"Holy War" (Fireball)
"Wise Man" (Lord Of Darkness)
"Glory Halls Of Valhalla" (Echoes Of A Lost Paradise)
"Welcome To The End" (Welcome To The End)
"The Law" (Cold Desert Moon)


Guests on the album:


Chris Boltendahl vocals on "Light In The Dark"
Ralf Scheepers, vocals on "Light In The Dark"
Chris Widmann all drums, except "Light In The Dark"
Matthias Dobler keyboards on "Glory Halls Of Valhalla"


StormHammer are:


M.Nox - vocals
Dimitri Znaiko - Guitar, Backing vocals
Jonas Halverscheid - Guitar
Horst Tessmann - Bass, Backing vocals
Lukas Lobnig – Drums

Swedish death metallers, Defleshed, have set October 28 as the release date for their new full-length, Grind Over Matter. For a first preview of the album, a new video (directed by Magnus Ewald) for the single "Grind Over Matter" can be viewed below.


Gustaf Jorde comments: "We're excited to present the first song off our first album in 17 years - 'Grind Over Matter'! Together with Lawrence Mackrory we've worked hard to produce an audial bitch slap for all of us who need one from time to time. Enjoy the madness - fast forward to the front!"


Grind Over Matter was tracked at Rorysound Studios, Uppsala, Sweden, with Lawrence Mackrory, with two weeks devoted to drums, another two for guitar and bass and two three-day sessions for vocals. "It was pretty straightforward, the hardest part was to not get carried away by impulsive ideas too much, but stay put to the original plan," says Jorde.







Grind Over Matter can be pre-ordered here in the following formats:


- jewelcase-CD
- 180g black vinyl
- ochre brown marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
- gold black splatter vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
- gold silver splatter vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
- blood splatter vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
- clear red brown w/black swirls vinyl (Sound Pollution Sweden exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
- smoky grey w/black swirls vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 700 copies)





Tracklisting:


"Bent Out Of Shape"
"Grind Over Matter"
"One Grave To Fit Them All"
"Heavy Haul"
"Dear Devil"
"Staring Blind"
"Blood Well Spent"
"Unburdened By Genius"
"Behind Dead Eyes"
"Blast Beast"
"Last Nail In The Coffin"


"Grind Over Matter" video:





Defleshed lineup:


Gustaf Jorde - vocals/bass
Lars Löfven - guitars
Matte Modin - drums


(Photo - Evelina Szczesik for EveR Vision)

Frontiers Music Srl will release Perfect Plan's third studio album, Brace For Impact, on October 14. Over the course of their first two albums, All Rise and Time For A Miracle, the Swedes have quickly established themselves as a new gold standard in not only the Scandinavian melodic rock genre, but the melodic rock genre as a whole. Brace For Impact does nothing to slow that momentum and fans should do exactly as the album's title says in preparation for their latest opus.


Watch the new video for the single "Can't Let You Win" below, and pre-order/save Brace For Impact on CD/LP/Digital here.


The band will appear live and play songs from their new album as well as their two previous releases on October 8 at Slaktkyrkan in Stockholm for Frontiers Rock Sweden. Labelmates Treat, Art Nation, Seventh Crystal, Wildness, and Fans Of The Dark will also be playing. Tickets are now available and can be purchased here.




Asked about the musical direction of the album, vocalist Kent Hilli says, "Well, hard question...we didn’t think too much about that when we started writing as we want everything to come naturally to us. All we focused on and wanted to do was to write really great melodic rock songs with great riffs and melodies. But I think we have more ”rockers” on this album than before. I would say that it's melodic rock in general, but maybe slightly harder than our previous albums. But much like our second album, Time For A Miracle, we have a great mixture between hard rock, melodic rock, and AOR in there...and some songs even have some elements of progressive rock and some bluesier elements mixed in also. And we have just one ballad on this album. Our goal when writing an album is that it should feel like playing songs on a jukebox and I think we have succeeded with that on this album. Everything sounds like Perfect Plan 3.0, really! I think we have definitely pushed everything up a notch from songwriting and lyrics to arrangements and overall performance and sound. With the addition of the great Tobias Lindell who does the mixing…everything sounds really big and majestic I think!"


Sometimes the stars align and create a perfect balance of talent within a group. A band like Perfect Plan is the “perfect" (pun intended) example of that: a superb singer, a well-oiled band of experienced players, and a great songwriting talent with a knack for unforgettable melodies and driving rhythms. Add to that the right single released at the right time and Perfect Plan’s emergence as immediate rising stars on the melodic rock scene is no surprise. The song that “built” their reputation is of course the awesome “In and Out of Love,” the first single/video that kicked off the promotion of the band’s 2018 debut album All Rise, released on Frontiers in April of that year. The band followed their debut album with the sophomore release Time For A Miracle in 2020. Hyperbole aside, it was a major step forward across the board. Opting for a slightly heavier and more “in your face” sound, Perfect Plan matured and created an outstanding balance of melodies and energy, with the obvious references to the sound of the classics (think Foreigner, Survivor, The Storm, Giant, etc.) and Scandinavian AOR with a recognizable and personal feel.





Brace For Impact tracklisting:


"Surrender"
"If Love Walks In"
"Can’t Let You Win"
"Gotta Slow Me Down"
"Stop The Bleed"
"My Angel"
"Devil’s Got The Blues"
"Bring Me A Doctor"
"Still Undefeated"
"Emelie"
"Walk Through Fire"


"Can’t Let You Win" video:





"Surrender" video:





"If Love Walks In":





Lineup:


Kent Hilli - Lead vocals
Rolf Nordström - Guitar
Leif Ehlin - Keyboards
Fredrik Forsberg - Drums
Mats Byström - Bass

Arc Of Life, a progressive rock group featuring vocalist Jon Davison, bassist/vocalist Billy Sherwood, drummer Jay Schellen, keyboardist Dave Kerzner, and guitarist Jimmy Haun, have announced the upcoming release of their sophomore album, Don't Look Down, on November 18.


A new single, 'All Things Considered' is out today. Listen to the new single below, or on your preferred streaming service, and pre-order/save Don't Look Down here.


Jon Davison and Billy Sherwood are both currently members of the legendary progressive rock band YES, while Jay Schellen serves as YES' live drummer. Dave Kerzner made quite the name for himself in the progressive rock scene via some high profile collaborations and ultimately his work with the well-regarded band Sound Of Contact. And Jimmy Haun is known for his work with YES and Circa. These five prog musicians brought their cumulative experiences together to craft their own brand of progressive music, with YES being a common influence amongst all, but not the sole touch point of what they aspired to be musically. The band's mission was to acknowledge their influences while simultaneously reaching beyond them.




Arc Of Life's self-titled debut album was released on February 12, 2021. The concept behind the album was, in keeping with the progressive rock philosophy, to craft creative, challenging, and ear-pleasing music that pushes boundaries. A lot of musical comparisons could be made to describe Arc Of Life’s grandiose and epic approach to music on their debut, but those descriptions are best left to the listeners to discern for themselves as repeat listens will reveal more layers. And such is the case again with their forthcoming sophomore album, "Don't Look Down", making Arc Of Life a true garden of delight for all progressive rock fans.





Tracklisting:


"Real Time World"
"Don't Look Down"
"All Things Considered"
"Colors Come Alive"
"Let Live"
"Arc Of Life"


"All Things Considered":





Lineup:


Jon Davison - Vocals
Jimmy Haun - Guitars
Billy Sherwood - Bass and vocals
Dave Kerzner - Keyboards
Jay Schellen - Drums

MEGADETH played three songs on the latest episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation L.A. Invasion", which was taped on August 25 and premiered six days later on Faction Talk. Check out performance clips of "Holy Wars", "We'll Be Back" and "Symphony Of Destruction" below.

MEGADETH's new album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!", arrived on September 2 via UMe. The LP consolidates a furious return to form that began with the Grammy-winning "Dystopia", while pushing forward musically and marking frontman Dave Mustaine's recent triumph over throat cancer. Reuniting Dave with co-producer Chris Rakestraw (DANZIG, PARKWAY DRIVE),who together helmed 2016's "Dystopia", the album was recorded at Mustaine's home studio in Nashville, Tennessee, with guitarist Kiko Loureiro and drummer Dirk Verbeuren. Bassist Steve DiGiorgio temporarily stepped in to record the album. With the kick-off of MEGADETH's recent tour, MEGADETH alumnus James LoMenzo rejoined the MEGADETH family as permanent bass player.

Featuring some of Mustaine's strongest songwriting while also incorporating writing from the rest of the band, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" brings together everything that's exhilarating and distinctive about MEGADETH. From the blistering throwback fury of "Night Stalkers" and first single "We'll Be Back", to the more mid-tempo and melodic "Soldier On!" and the very personal title track, with its enthralling twists and turns. "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" also features a cover of DEAD KENNEDYS' "Police Truck" and Sammy Hagar's "This Planet's On Fire", the latter of which includes vocals from Hagar himself.

"The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" melds the ultra-frenetic riffing, fiercely intricate solos, and adventurous spirit the quartet are known for, all laced with signature virtuosity and precision and Mustaine's singular sardonic snarl. This album combines all the crushing musical motifs that have made MEGADETH both repeat metal disruptors and revered genre flagbearers.

Regarding Hagar's contribution to "This Planet's On Fire", Mustaine told SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk": "It's a super-heavy song. And the good thing about this [is] we didn't just do the song; [Sammy] played on it too. So we've got a little bit of some guitar; we've got a lot of bit of singing. I think it's super badass."

As for MEGADETH's decision to cover "Police Truck", Mustaine said: "It's no secret I'm a big DEAD KENNEDYS fan, and I had wanted to do 'Holiday In Cambodia', but my friends in LÄÄZ ROCKIT had done that, and I felt that [I would] just let them have their glory off of that rendition of that song, and if the time comes, I'm sure there's another song that'll stick out to me. And there was — it was the song 'Police Truck'. So we recorded that one."

Earlier this year, Mustaine confirmed that DiGiorgio laid down the bass tracks on "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!"

There had been speculation about DiGiorgio's involvement in the new MEGADETH LP since July 2021, based on a Cameo video Mustaine recorded in which he offered the first glimpse of the bassist that re-recorded David Ellefson's bass tracks on the latest MEGADETH effort.

DiGiorgio is widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, having played with TESTAMENT, DEATH and SADUS, among others. Within his genre, Steve is respected for his playing skills, versatility and incredible technique. He has more than 40 studio album recordings and over 20 years of touring the world.

In June, MEGADETH announced LoMenzo as a permanent member of the band. LoMenzo was MEGADETH's bass player in the mid-2000s and recently stepped back in as a touring member for "The Metal Tour Of The Year".

LoMenzo joined MEGADETH in 2006 and appeared on two of the group's studio albums, 2007's "United Abominations" and 2009's "Endgame". He was fired from the band in 2010 and replaced with returning original MEGADETH bassist Ellefson.

In addition to MEGADETH, LoMenzo has played with Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde and WHITE LION. For nine years, LoMenzo had also performed with iconic rocker John Fogerty.

LoMenzo played his first show with MEGADETH in nearly 12 years in August 2021 in Austin, Texas. The concert took place three months following Ellefson's dismissal from MEGADETH after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving him were posted on Twitter.

Ellefson laid down his bass tracks on MEGADETH's sixteenth LP in May 2020 at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee.

In June 2021, Mustaine announced during an episode of his Gimme Radio program "The Dave Mustaine Show" that Ellefson's bass tracks would not be used on the new MEGADETH LP.

Joe Lynn Turner says that it has been "absolutely liberating" to finally drop the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old.

The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 last month, went public with his new look on August 25 in a series publicity images released to promote his upcoming solo album, "Belly Of The Beast". In a press release for the LP, Joe said that he started wearing the wig to deal with "emotional and psychological damage from cruel bullying in school."

"In a way, it's a blessing and a curse," Joe admitted. "I have nothing to prove, and I can wear a wig — or not. I am free to do what I want. I'm a grown man, and I'm getting to be an older man.

"Many men in this business eventually come to the decision to continue to 'wear hair' or shave their head which is very fashionable today. Either way, it takes a lot of personal courage. Assholes in high school trying to kick me around made me stronger and gave me the necessary motivation and strength to rise above the rest. Anger and pain are a great tool. If applied correctly, it could develop you to become the best version of yourself. Instead of running away, I was 'hiding in plain sight.'"

In a new interview with the "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane Mceachern" podcast, Joe spoke about what it has been like finally ditching the wig after all these years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's absolutely liberating. First of all, I'll give a little background. It was an open secret. It wasn't like I was trying to fool people or ever denied it or anything. In fact, I never thought it was that important, but certain, shall we say haters, or whatever, these bigots, these bullies, they would always take a shot at me, which I always thought they were just pretty jealous, really, to be honest with you. And then it said more about them than it does me. That's not my kind of people. What about the music? That's what's important."

He continued: "I knew this was on my so-called bucket list before I was gonna leave this planet. And while we were making this record, I started to feel, 'Something has to happen.' And my partner, wife, co-manager — she's amazing — she just said, 'Now's the time, man.' And I said, 'You know, you're right.' Even though I was trepidatious about it — of course, she would know naturally I would be a little fearful, because you're putting your foot in an unknown territory — she said, 'You know what? Once you're yourself, people love you more.' And she was damn well right. Once you're yourself, people love you more, because you come out and say, 'This is me. I've got nothing to hide. I've got nothing to prove. Take your shots. Do what you've gotta do. And hey, by the way, here's the record. Now what?'"

Alopecia areata is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. Hair follicles are the structures in skin that form hair. While hair can be lost from any part of the body, alopecia areata usually affects the head and face. Hair typically falls out in small, round patches about the size of a quarter, but in some cases, hair loss is more extensive. Most people with the disease are healthy and have no other symptoms.

Alopecia became a topic of discussion in the mainstream media in March when actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony. Will's wife, the 50-year-old actress Jade Pinkett Smith, experienced hair loss due to alopecia and has always openly shared her struggle. The confrontation took place after Rock made a joke, calling Pinkett Smith "G.I. Jane" in reference to her bald head, which she has previously explained is due to alopecia. The shocking incident saw Will storm on stage to hit Chris following the offending comment before returning to his seat and yelling "keep my wife's name out of your fucking mouth" shortly before he collected his best actor gong for his role in "King Richard".

A few hours after Joe first posted his new photos on social media, fellow ex-RAINBOW singer Graham Bonnet took to his Facebook page to share one of the images and he wrote in an accompanying message: "Hi all. Graham here. I'm posting this photo of my friend Joe Lynn Turner because I was moved to tears today when I saw it.

"Joe exemplifies the meaning of rockstar. His bravery is staggering. This industry is ruthless (especially in our genre),particularly when it comes to hair. I still hear the tale about Ritchie Blackmore posting a guard at my hotel door to keep me from getting a haircut. BTW, that never happened, although he was so pissed when I did visit the barber.

"But I digress...... I don't know if Joe will see this but I want him to know how proud I am of him and how moved I was at his honesty.

"You have blazed a trail today, Joe. If you are reading this, I want you to know that I never realized what a beautiful man you were until I saw this photo."

Joe was the singer of RAINBOW between 1980 and 1984 and he sang on the album "Difficult To Cure", which featured the band's most successful U.K. single, "I Surrender".

During Turner's time with RAINBOW, the band had its first USA chart success and recorded songs that helped define the melodic rock genre.

1990 saw Turner reunited with RAINBOW leader Ritchie Blackmore in a reformed DEEP PURPLE for the "Slaves And Masters" album.

Photo credit: Agata Nigrovskaya



THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! For the outpour of love, compassion and support you have shown me lately. I can't do this without you! Thank you.

Pre-order 'Belly Of The Beast' here: https://lnk.to/JoeLynnTurner

#JoeLynnTurner #Bellyofthebeast #thankyouthankyouthankyou

Posted by Joe Lynn Turner on Friday, September 2, 2022

In a new interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved", ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy once again reflected on his 2008 studio jam with LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham. The sessions were held after ZEPPELIN's successful December 2007 comeback show at the O2 Arena in London as a way to possibly keep the band going without frontman Robert Plant, who refused to commit to additional shows.

Regarding how the jam came about, Myles said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Interestingly enough, I met Jason during [the making of] 'Rock Star' [the 2001 American musical comedy-drama film], 'cause he was in the STEEL DRAGON band in that movie; he was the drummer. And I remember at one point sitting down with him in between — I don't know if we were rehearsing or something — and I mentioned to him. We got to talking about his father's legacy and how much I appreciated it. And he was genuinely… I was really impressed with him and just how proud he was of his dad and everything that he achieved. And that was really beautiful to see. So, fast forward about — I don't know; was it six, seven years, whenever it was, I get this text from Jason, and he's, like, 'Can you call me?' And I was touring at the time, and I was in Germany; we just played a festival over in Germany. And I thought, 'Oh, maybe he has a friend over here who wants to come to a show, get tickets or something.' So I buzzed him. It was at night. And [Jason] was just basically, 'Look, I'm here in London. Would you be interested in coming over this weekend? I'm jamming with some friends.' And I'm, like, 'I'm on tour. Just out of curiosity, who are your friends?' So when he lays out who his friends are, I'm just, like, 'Okay. Yeah, I think we can make that work.' [Laughs] So, yeah, it was crazy. I flew to London a few days later. And they let me know what songs to kind of have prepared. And we jammed — we jammed for a day — and it's something I will never, ever forget. And so it went well. And then they reached out and asked if I'd be interested in coming back a few months later, and we jammed some more — I think four more days or something. It was the stuff dreams are made of. If someone would have told me when I was a kid listening to 'In Through The Out Door' or [laughs] any of those records, like, 'You're gonna be in a room jamming these songs with those guys someday' … It was just such a trip."

Regarding his initial meeting with Jones and Page, Kennedy said: "So I walk in the studio. It was just a little rehearsal studio. But I heard piano playing, and it was great piano. I was, like, 'Man, is somebody listening to Bill Evans or something?' It was really good stuff — legit. And then I walk in the room, and it's John Paul Jones playing piano. He's just so talented. And he was so sweet; he was just so nice and welcoming. Obviously, I'm very nervous. And then in comes Jimmy. And he has such a presence. He just comes walking in the room, and it was as if a deity had come from the heavens. [Laughs] It was pretty amazing.

"But there was one moment where I had a bit of a Chris Farley moment," Myles admitted. "You know when [comedian] Chris Farley, when he's interviewing Paul McCartney [on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1993] and there's that moment when he kind of smacks himself on the head, like, 'How could I have been so stupid and said that?' I had one of those moments. I'd been in the room for a few hours and we were taking a little break. And I just had to say it, 'cause I'm such a fan. I just looked at them both and thanked them and I was, like, 'You guys basically wrote the blueprint for everything that guys like us…' I just had to get it out. And they just kind of looked at me. They were very sweet about it. But it was one of those things where I was, like, 'I probably shouldn't have said that.' But it was great."

When asked which LED ZEPPELIN songs he played with Page, Jones and Bonham, Kennedy said: "'No Quarter' — that was amazing, getting to play that with them. 'Carouselambra', which is kind of an off-the-beaten-path kind of song you don't hear a lot about. But I love that song. And that was great. There were some fun moments, 'cause it's just a very long sonic journey. I enjoyed that. What else did we play? We did play 'Kashmir'. That was something else."

Two and a half years ago, Myles was asked by Greece's "TV War" what he learned from playing with a legendary guitar player such as Page. He responded: "What I learned during that period was that…I think what I already knew, it just reaffirmed, the guy's a genius. That's the thing about ZEPPELIN for me, they all were. Singing with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, it was like watching the way John would do things, I felt like he's just as important in the mix, especially hearing that in the same room and being privy to their interaction. That was amazing. And Jason Bonham, he was brilliant in that context. It was a great experience."

Back in 2017, Kennedy revealed that no video was shot of the sessions but he said that he "has heard different accounts" about whether an audio recording of the rehearsals exists. He clarified, however, that the site of the jam "was not, like, a legit recording studio."

Surprisingly, Kennedy said that he would prefer it if his collaboration with the ZEPPELIN trio remained unheard by the general public. "I actually hope [it] didn't [get recorded], because I was actually pretty sick," he told radio personality Eddie Trunk. "I had come off a tour in Australia, and I remember I got there and I had bronchitis or something, and I remember it took a few days for my voice to come back. So I hope there is nothing that exists. [Laughs]"

Kennedy previously told VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" that he would "remember to [his] dying day" the rehearsals he had with Page, Jones and Bonham. "We played 'The Rain Song', which is probably my favorite LED ZEPPELIN song, 'No Quarter', 'Kashmir'. It was a lot of fun," he said.

Although there were rumors of staggering sums being offered to LED ZEPPELIN for a full tour after the O2 Arena concert, Plant elected to continue with his solo career instead.

Page and Jones also tried out AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell, with Page telling Rolling Stone in 2012: "Various people thought we should go on tour. I thought we needed a good, credible album, not do something that sounded like we were trying to milk the [reunion]."

The Swedish melodic progressive metal band Darkwater just released a fan made lyric video for the song "Light Of Dawn", taken from their latest album Human. The lyric video was created by Sherry Lee Grandy.





Henrik Båth of Darkwater comments:




"We've had the pleasure of seeing some of Sherry's work before so when she told us a while back that she worked on some stuff for a song of ours we were pretty excited. When we finally saw what she'd come up with we were blown away, this is just an amazingly beautiful story told to this song. We are extremely honored!"





Human is available now via Ulterium Records on CD, 2LP and digital.

Morbikon, the new blackened death metal project featuring guitarist/bassist Phil “Land Phil” Hall (Municipal Waste, Cannabis Corpse, Iron Reagan), drummer Dave Witte (Municipal Waste, Discordance Axis), and vocalist Mathias “Vreth” Lillmåns (Finntroll, …And Oceans), will release their Ov Mournful Twilight debut full-length on October 28 via Tankcrimes, today unveiling the record’s artwork, track listing, and preorders.  





The creative effort of Land Phil exploring the dark corners of extreme music, Morbikon is guided by the second wave of Scandinavia’s black metal and melodic death metal scenes of the ‘90s.




"Morbikon to me is an opportunity to explore new atmospheres and new realms of extreme metal,” notes Hall. “I wanted to fill it with memorable hooks and punishing moments. I am very happy with the result of these songs and hope everyone notices the amount of detail that has been added to every corner of the music. I also have to give Dave Witte a lot of credit for laying down amazing drum tracks that added so much to these songs."


In advance of the record’s release, today the band releases “Cursed To March On Shattered Limbs”.





Comments Hall, "This is a special track to me. It’s probably the first six-plus minute track I have ever written. I put a lot of effort in making it as dynamic and memorable as possible. I noticed early how strong it was turning out and it is definitely a standout track on the album. Enjoy!"


Ov Mournful Twilight will be released on CD, limited edition LP, and digitally. Preorder at the Tankcrimes webshop.


Additionally, Decibel Magazine will release a special Half Silver/Half Black vinyl edition of the record (limited to 100 copies) with an exclusive full color woven patch.





Morbikon:
Phil "Land Phil" Hall – guitars, bass
Dave Witte - drums
Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns - vocals
Quotidius - lyrics


(Photo – Marc Birr)

One of Norway’s most creative black metal bands, Dimmu Borgir, released the groundbreaking Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia album in 2001. The band celebrates this seminal album by releasing a brand-new sonic experience.


Dimmu Borgir is now releasing the remixed & remastered version of "Hybrid Stigmata - The Apostasy". Stream the track here and below, and pre-order Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Remixed & Remastered) here.







Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia (Remixed & Remastered) is available as a 3 LP Box, CD Digipak and digital. Dust Of Cold Memories includes extensive bonus material, which includes the pre-production of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and instrumental rehearsals.


- 3LP Box,
* Black
* Red
* Gold (Sold Out)
- CD Digipak





Tracklisting:


Side A
"Fear And Wonder" (Remixed & Remastered)
"Blessings Upon The Throne Of Tyranny" (Remixed & Remastered)
"Kings Of The Carnival Creation" (Remixed & Remastered)


Side B
"Hybrid Stigmata - The Apostasy" (Remixed & Remastered)
"Architecture Of A Genocidal Nature" (Remixed & Remastered)
"Puritania" (Remixed & Remastered)


Side C
"IndoctriNation" (Remixed & Remastered)
"The Maelstrom Mephisto" (Remixed & Remastered)
"Absolute Sole Right" (Remixed & Remastered)


Side D
"Sympozium" (Remixed & Remastered)
"Perfection Or Vanity" (Remixed & Remastered)
"Burn In Hell" (Remixed & Remastered)
"Devil's Path" (Remixed & Remastered)


Side E
"Hybrid Stigmata - The Apostasy"
"Blessings Upon The Throne Of Tyranny"
"IndoctriNation"
"Architecture Of A Genocidal Nature"
"Absolute Sole Right"


Side F
"Fear And Wonder"
"Blessings Upon The Throne Of Tyranny"
"Kings Of The Carnival Creation"
"Puritania"
"The Maelstrom Mephisto"
"Sympozium"


"Hybrid Stigmata - The Apostasy":





"Puritania":





"Blessings Upon The Throne Of Tyranny":