Dawn Of Disease return with their new album, Procession Of Ghosts - a phenomenal new melodic death metal album with more than enough energy to stand out from the masses. Accompanied by a sinister artwork by Michał "Xaay" Loranc, who has worked with bands like Behemoth, Nile, and Evocation, the album possesses significantly more atmosphere and catchy melodies without sacrificing the band’s extreme spirit.

Mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren and Linus Corneliusson at Fascination Street Studios (Amon Amarth, Kreator, Arch Enemy), Procession Of Ghosts secures Dawn Of Disease's status at the forefront of German death metal bands and even beyond. Melancholy meets relentless brutality, while hymnal passages, dark growls, fast riffs and catchy hook lines create a perfect sonic landscape.

Dawn Of Disease says about the new album: "Procession Of Ghosts is our fifth full-length album, in which we again invested a lot of time, energy and emotions. But not only that: we've taken new paths on different levels. Starting with the great artwork of Michał "Xaay" Loranc, to a more intense use of atmosphere in our songs, up to the collaboration with Jens Bogren and Linus Corneliusson from Fascination Street Studios for the refinement of the production. We can hardly wait for the release of the album and are already looking forward to presenting you the songs during our tour with Månegarm and Einherjer!”

To make the wait for Procession Of Ghosts even sweeter, Dawn Of Disease have released the new single, “Procession Of Ghosts”, along with a  video that will take you even deeper into the song. Find it below.

Dawn Of Disease on the single “Procession Of Ghosts” (available on all streaming platforms now): “With great pride and enthusiasm, we present you the first song from our next album, which is also the title track. ‘Procession Of Ghosts’ unites a variety of trademarks that make up Dawn Of Disease in 2019. Monumental, melodic, catchy and simply thrilling - this song will surely find its way into your ear and won't let you go again so quickly!”

The Procession Of Ghosts album will be available in the following formats, with D2C-pre-order starting today:

- 1 CD Jewel Case + Cardboardsleeve + Bonus Tracks
- LP Gatefold BLACK + Download Card + Bonus Tracks
- LP Gatefold GOLD + Download Card + Bonus Tracks
- Music Cassette + Bonus Songs
- Shirt + Jewel Case CD
- Shirt + Vinyl Black

Pre-order the album here.

Tracklisting:

"Lapsarian"
"Procession Of Ghosts"
"May The Waves Take Me"
"Shrine"
"Where The Clouds Reach The Ground"
"As Heaven Shatters"
"Autumn Days"
"Apotropaic"
"In Death We Blast" (Bonus)
"Hypnosis" (Bonus)

“Procession Of Ghosts” video:

Tour dates:

November
2 - Essen, Germany - Turock
3 - Weinheim, Germany - Cafe Central
4 - Budapest, Hungary - Durer Kert
5 - Vienna, Austria - Viper Room
6 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser
7 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Baroeg
9 - Oslo, Norway - Røverstaden




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Germany's veteran rockers, Sinner, have released their new single, "Last Exit Hell", via AFM Records and all streaming and download providers. A lyric video for the song can be found below.

"Last Exit Hell" is featured on the band's new album, Santa Muerte, out September 5 via AFM Records and available for pre-order here.

After having delivered a top-notch album with Tequila Suicide in 2017 (reaching #49 in the German charts), the band around mastermind Mat Sinner (Primal Fear, Voodoo Circle, Rock meets Classic, and more) has created another all-killer-no-filler album. Featuring guests like Ronnie Romero (Rainbow) and Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders), Santa Muerte comes with an additional surprise for all the listeners: Sinner introduce Giorgia Colleluori - a permanent new member to the band, sharing vocal duties with Mat Sinner.

The album was produced by Mat Sinner and Dennis Ward (Amon Amarth, Helloween, Van Canto and more).

Tracklisting:

"Shine On"
"Fiesta Y Copas" (feat. Ronnie Romero)
"Santa Muerte"
"Last Exit Hell"
"What Went Wrong" (feat. Ricky Warwick)
"Lucky 13"
"Death Letter" (feat. Magnus Karlsson)
"Craving"
"The Wolf"
"Misty Mountain"
"The Ballad Of Jack"
"Stormy Night"
"Sorry" (Bonus Track)

"Last Exit Hell" lyric video:

"Fiesta Y Copas" video:




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Fast-rising North Carolinian instrumental progressive metal band, Anamorph, recently announced the upcoming release of their ambitious, otherworldly full-length album, Lucid, scheduled for independent release on September 6. A guitar playthrough for the song "Sublimate" can be seen below.

"'Sublimate' is probably my favorite song to play from the album," says guitarist Sean Parkinson. "This song carries a mix of influences from upbeat bluegrass to math rock that reminds you of simpler times on the schoolyard playground to moments that make you feel like you won the jackpot on a slot machine."

"Sublimate" is the first Anamorph song to be played exclusively fingerstyle, with the exception of one section.

Parkinson says, "The section at 2:22 features a technique of my own that I call 'Left Hand Tremolo Tapping,' even though I'm a lefty and use my right hand for it. The technique requires me to tap the same note 2+ times with the 'right hand,' leaving the 'left hand' open to tap the rest of the melody. This allows me to play a 'two-hand tapping' section that features duplets to quadruplets or even more on a single note, while being able to add to the melody with the 'left hand.' In other words, imagine being able to tremolo single or multiple notes while being able simultaneously tap chords or a lick on top of it with a single guitar with no looper! The possibilities are endless."

The Raleigh-based quartet - featuring Sean Parkinson and Cole Lohmann on guitars, James Agusta on drums and Griffin Daniels on bass - deftly weave notes of prog-rock, prog-metal, tech death, math rock, post rock and other influences together, making the 57-minute Lucid an intriguing listen for any fan of thought-provoking metal.

Lucid, which was recorded by renowned producer Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, Scale the Summit, The Contortionist), is available for pre-order now via the band's website, Bandcamp and iTunes, and the album will be available to stream upon release via Spotify.

Anamorph likens themselves as "a band about the world" - writing music that is deeply reflective, with themes and motifs that span the scope of the human condition - wide ranges of emotions, states of mind, thought processes, and perspectives. Anamorph emulates the world at large, drawing attention to triumphs and shortcomings, beauty and destruction, the struggles of growth, and the uncertainty that encompasses us all as we drive forward into the future.

Agusta adds: "These themes can all be found on the album, which plays and develops as a progression of thought. Musical and thematic motifs can be found throughout the album, which create ties and links between the overarching theme of the record."

Anamorph wastes no time kicking off the album with "Reverie" and "Myopia", two different entrancing examples of heavy prog-metal/rock mixed with experimental ethereals. Tracks like "Hubris" show off the band's jazz metal inspiration, while songs like "Fading Azure" and the outright ripping "Feasting a Ravaged Earth" delve into total tech death. Listeners can expect this and more on Anamorph's truly astonishing new offering.

Lucid tracklisting:

"Reverie"
"Myopia"
"Hubris"
"Fading Azure"
"Twilight's Somber Gaze"
"Feasting a Ravaged Earth"
"Breakthrough!"
"Endogenous Change"
"Sublimate"
"Overcome"
"Civilized Sociopath"
"Catharsis"
"In Time"

"Overcome" bass playthrough video:

"Breakthrough!" video:

Anamorph have honed their performance chops by supporting artists such as Felix Martin, Consider The Source, Sarah Longfield, Toothgrinder and more. The band is scheduled to hit the road on a tour of the US east coast this September, performing with various artists along the way such as Stellar Circuits and others. See below for a full list of confirmed dates.

September
5 - Durham, NC - The Pinhook
6 - Augusta, GA - The Epicenter
10 - Toms River, NJ - The Clubhouse
11 - Boston, MA - O'Brien's Pub
12 - Wallingford, CT - Cherry St. Station
14 - Dayton, OH - Blind Bob's
15 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone

(Photo - Brian Krahe)




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"Uh Oh", the new video from PUDDLE OF MUDD, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's long-awaited new album, "Welcome To Galvania", which will be released on September 13 via Pavement Entertainment. It marks the band's first full-length collection of new material since "Volume 4: Songs In The Key Of Love And Hate".

Having sold over seven million albums worldwide and releasing a string of chart-topping hits, including "Blurry", "She Hates Me", "Psycho" and "Control", PUDDLE OF MUDD is finally ready to share some new music with their fans.

"This album has been a long time coming," says PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin. "I'm just so happy to finally get it out there for my fans. I hope the new music inspires my fans to live their lives. I'm just trying to crawl under people's skin and help them through their life musically."

"Welcome To Galvania" is available for pre-order. Fans who pre-order the album will receive two versions (clean and explicit) of the instant-grat track, "Uh Oh", the album's lead single.

"Sometimes in life you come across people who want to bring you down and rip apart your soul. Well, those days are gone," says Scantlin. "I have surrounded myself with a great team of people. They believe in me and I believe in them. I'd like to thank each and every one of them for their hard work and perseverance. I would also like to thank all of my fans for their patience. This is just the beginning. I have a lot more rock 'n' roll in me to share with the world!"

"Welcome To Galvania" consists of ten new tracks and was produced by Cameron Webb (ALKALINE TRIO, DISTURBED, MOTÖRHEAD).

"Welcome To Galvania" track listing:

01. You Don't Know

02. Uh Oh

03. Go to Hell

04. Diseased Almost

05. My Kind Of Crazy

06. Time Of Our Lives

07. Sunshine

08. Just Tell Me

09. Kiss It All Goodbye

10. Slide Away

11. Uh Oh (Come Clean Version)

"Volume 4: Songs In The Key Of Love & Hate" came out in 2009. A covers disc, "re(disc)overed", followed in 2011. A standalone new song, "Piece Of The Action", was released in 2014 via iTunes.

PUDDLE OF MUDD broke into the mainstream with 2001's "Come Clean", which yielded three hits — "Control", "Blurry" and "She Hates Me".

Last year, Scantlin said that he finally got his life together after years of legal troubles, canceled or disrupted shows and arrests for disorderly or drunken behavior.

Scantlin said that he ended up going back to rehab and receiving treatment "because there's really nowhere else to go." He also credited his family and fans for giving him the strength to try to get better.

German melodic metal band, Freedom Call, are streaming the new song, "Spirit Of Daedalus", from their forthcoming studio album, M.E.T.A.L.. Listen below.

M.E.T.A.L. will be released August 23 via SPV/Steamhammer as a CD, digipak version, 2LP gatefold version, download and stream. Pre-order here.

Tracklisting:

"111"
"Spirit Of Daedalus"
"M.E.T.A.L."
"Ace Of The Unicorn"
"Sail Away"
"Fly With Us"
"One Step Into Wonderland"
"Days Of Glory"
"Wheel Of Time"
"Ronin"
"Sole Survivor"
"Emerald Skies" (acoustic) (digipak bonus track)
"Warriors" (acoustic) (digipak and LP bonus track)

"Spirit Of Daedalus":

"M.E.T.A.L." video:

"111" video:

20th Anniversary Festivals:

August
17 - Hünfeld, Germany - Rhön Rock Open Air

20th Anniversary - M.E.T.A.L. European Tour:

September
27 - Nürnberg, Germany - Hirsch
28 - Landgraaf, Netherlands - De Oefenbunker

October
4 - Kosice, Slovakia - Kulturpark
8 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
9 - Berlin, Germany - Musik & Frieden
10 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos-Saal
11 - Prague, Czech Republic - MeetFactory
12 - Zlin, Czech Republic - Masters Of Rock Cafe
13 - Budapest, Hungary - Dürer Kert
15 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
16 - Cologne, Germany - Club Volta
17 - Stuttgart, Germany - Club Cann
18 - Erfurt, Germany - HsD
19 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
20 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
25 - Colmar, France - Le Grillen
26 - Vouziers, France - Festival de Vouziers

November
1 - Finspang, Sweden - Hugo
2 - Lulea, Sweden - Kuturens Hus
3 - Stockholm, Sweden - Nalen Klubb
6 - Lyon, France - Rock N' Eat
7 - Milan, Italy - Legend Club
8 - San Dona Di Piave, Italy - Revolver Club
9 - Roma, Italy - Wishlist Club
10 - Firenze, Italy - Circus Club

2020 dates:

February
21 - Pamplona, Spain - Sala Totem
22 - Madrid, Spain - Nazca Music Club
23 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Boveda

March
13 - Memmingen, Germany - Kaminwerk




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Sons Of Apollo - former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force) - have released a video for the song "Labyrinth", from the upcoming Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony release, out on August 30. Watch below, and pre-order the title here.

Live With The Plovdiv Psychotic Symphony documents the band’s remarkable one-off performance at the Ancient Roman Theatre in Plovdiv, Bulgaria alongside a full orchestra & choir, playing tracks from their debut album, Psychotic Symphony, as well as a selection of tracks by legendary bands. It will be available as a limited deluxe 3CD + DVD + Blu-Ray Artbook, Special Edition 3CD + DVD Digipak, standalone Blu-ray and digital album.

Mike Portnoy comments: “I’ve released several dozen live albums through the years with about a dozen different bands, but I have to say that this live release from Sons Of Apollo may indeed be the most special one of them all!! Everything was aligned that evening: an absolutely beautiful Roman amphitheatre and a perfectly gorgeous summer evening, one set of SOA material and one set of specially chosen cover songs, and to top it all off being joined by a symphony orchestra and choir... it was a magical evening for everybody in attendance and now we can share it with the rest of the world immortalized in this incredible live package. This package will serve as a nice souvenir to capture the band’s first year on tour and should tide over all of our fans while we complete work on our sophomore studio release that will coming in January 2020."

Tracklisting:

CD 1:
"God Of The Sun"
"Signs Of The Time"
"Divine Addiction"
"That Metal Show Theme"
"Just Let Me Breathe"
Billy Sheehan Bass Solo
"Lost In Oblivion"
Jeff Scott Soto Solo Spot ("The Prophet’s Song" / "Save Me")
"Alive"
"The Pink Panther Theme"
"Opus Maximus"

CD 2:
"Kashmir"
"Gates Of Babylon"
"Labyrinth"
"Dream On"
"Diary Of A Madman"
"Comfortably Numb"
"The Show Must Go On"
"Hell’s Kitchen"
Derek Sherinian Keyboard Solo
"Lines In The Sand"

CD 3:
Bumblefoot Guitar Spot
"And The Cradle Will Rock"
"Coming Home"

"Labyrinth" video:

"Just Let Me Breathe" video:

Trailer:




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"Dignity", a new song from Swedish masters of progressive heavy rock OPETH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's 13th album, "In Cauda Venenum", which will be released on September 27 via Moderbolaget / Nuclear Blast Entertainment.


Recorded last year at Stockholm's Park Studios, "In Cauda Venenum" will be released in two versions, in both Swedish and English languages. Various physical and digital formats will be available.

Regarding the sonic direction of the new record, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt says: "For us, at this stage with 'In Cauda Venenum', heaviness isn't guitars tuned down with screaming vocals over the top. That's not necessarily what I call ‘heavy' music these days. I can listen to KORN and say, 'Okay, that's heavy.' But it doesn't really mean anything to me. I mean, I catch up on things in magazines or online. I read about bands that have the 'heaviest record ever,' and I'm not too impressed by that. Okay, it's cool but what does it say? What does it mean? It's an impossible mission, to be the heaviest. That's been done before. Over time, I got tired of that tag. Of course, when I was younger, it meant everything to me. I was always on the pursuit for heaviness in my youth, trying to find the next level of heaviness. First it was death metal, then it was bands like MESHUGGAH, but heaviness is now more about emotions, heavy chord progressions, music that has feelings. Heaviness doesn't mean MESHUGGAH anymore, although indeed they're a fucking heavy band. I'm not trying to tap into that anymore."


"In Cauda Venenum" track listing:

01. Livet's Trädgård / Garden Of Earthly Delights (Intro)

02. Svekets Prins / Dignity

03. Hjärtat Vet Vad Handen Gör / Heart In Hand

04. De Närmast Sörjande / Next Of Kin

05. Minnets Yta / Lovelorn Crime

06. Charlatan

07. Ingen Sanning Är Allas / Universal Truth

08. Banemannen / The Garroter

09. Kontinuerlig Drift / Continuum

10. Allting Tar Slut / All Things Will Pass

In anticipation for the impending release, OPETH will perform shows around the world through the end of the year.

OPETH's last album, "Sorceress", was released in September 2016. For the band's first effort for Nuclear Blast via OPETH's imprint label Moderbolaget Records, the group returned to Rockfield Studios in Wales, also home to pivotal releases from QUEEN, RUSH and JUDAS PRIEST, where the Swedes had tracked "Pale Communion" in 2014 with Tom Dalgety.

Last November, OPETH released a live album, "Garden Of The Titans: Live At Red Rocks Amphitheatre".

DOWN 'N' OUTZ, the project headed up by DEF LEPPARD frontman and 2019 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Joe Elliott, is set to release its third studio album, "This Is How We Roll", on October 11 via UMC.

The band, featuring THE QUIREBOYS' Paul Guerin (guitar), Guy Griffin (guitar) and Keith Weir (keyboards), plus Share Ross (bass, VIXEN) and Phil Martini (drums, WAYWARD SONS), takes a different approach on "This Is How We Roll" to its previous album. This new album only features one cover version — THE TUBES' "White Punks On Dope" — alongside 11 original Elliott-penned tracks.

Griffin says: "'This Is How We Roll' is absolutely fantastic, probably one of the best records I've worked on. It doesn't sound like LEPPARD or the first two DOWN 'N' OUTZ records. It's kind of all the stuff Joe grew up with, a lot of piano-type stuff, a bit Elton John, one track a bit 10CC, a couple of good rockers… a real mix of stuff. Joe's voice sounds amazing and it's great fun to do."

Elliott says: "Boy, has this has been a long time coming?! Recorded in infrequent bursts of activity over a five-year period whenever our respective motherships allowed, I'm extremely proud of what we've achieved with this album. I'm blessed to have worked with such a superb bunch of musicians on this collection of songs. To a man, and woman (!), they completely got my vision of what I wanted us to convey on this record and, as usual, working with a world-class producer/engineer in Ronan McHugh, has guaranteed the sound of the record to be top-notch! I couldn't be more proud."

Along with the announcement of the new studio album, DOWN 'N' OUTZ has released the title track and lead single, "This Is How We Roll".

From breathless opener "Another Man's War" to the lush "Last Man Standing", to the epic six-minute "Let It Shine", this is an album that draws on all the influences that have shaped both Joe Elliott and the previous DOWN 'N' OUTZ albums to create a stunning collection of original songs.

"This Is How We Roll" was produced by Joe Elliott with co-production by Ronan McHugh. The album was recorded at Joe Elliott's own studio Joe's Garage.

The album will be available on CD, LP, digitally and also on limited-edition 12-inch picture disc LP.

The DOWN 'N' OUTZ project was born in 2009 when MOTT THE HOOPLE reformed and asked long-time friend and fan Elliott to get involved. Joe formed the DOWN 'N' OUTZ with Paul, Guy, Keith and Phil. Together they looked to bring songs by MOTT THE HOOPLE and spin off projects of MOTT, Ian Hunter and BRITISH LIONS to a wider audience.


In 2009, DOWN 'N' OUTZ supported MOTT THE HOOPLE at one of the band's five Hammersmith Apollo shows. The fan interest eventually led to the band looking to put together an album and. 2011 saw the release of the critically acclaimed debut "My Re-Generation" through Mailboat Records (Joe Perry, Walter Becker, Chris Isaak, Jeff Bridges). "My Re-Generation" included the singles "England Rocks" and "Overnight Angels" that reached No. 4 and No. 1, respectively, on the U.S. Mediabase rock chart — keeping Eric Clapton's new single off the top of the chart for two weeks. The band then released a live DVD taken from those initial shows called "Live At Hammersmith Apollo". A second studio album, "The Further Adventures Of…", was released in 2014 and featured the single "Rock And Roll Queen". New bassist Share Ross debuted on 2017's live album and DVD "The Further Live Adventures Of…"

A stunning live act — having toured with the likes of Paul Rodgers across the U.K. (including the Royal Albert Hall) and festival performances including High Voltage and Planet Rockstock, DOWN 'N' OUTZ is planning live dates to support "This Is How We Roll".

"This Is How We Roll" track listing:

CD

01. Another Man's War

02. This Is How We Roll

03. Goodnight Mr. Jones

04. Creatures

05. Last Man Standing

06. Music Box

07. Boys Don't Cry

08. Walking To Babylon

09. Let It Shine

10. Music Box Reprise/Griff's Lament

11. White Punks On Dope

12. The Destruction Of Hideous Objects Part 3

LP / Picture Disc

Side One

01. Another Man's War

02. This Is How We Roll

03. Goodnight Mr. Jones

04. Creatures

05. Last Man Standing


Side Two

01. Music Box

02. Boys Don't Cry

03. Walking To Babylon

04. Let It Shine

05. Music Box Reprise/Griff's Lament*

06. White Punks On Dope

07. The Destruction Of Hideous Objects Part 3

Horror heavy metallers Savage Master have premiered their new video "Myth, Magic And Steel". The track hails from the band's forthcoming third album, Myth, Magic And Steel, set for international release on October 25th via Shadow Kingdom Records. 

The cover art and tracklisting for Myth, Magic And Steel are as follows:

"Myth, Magic And Steel"
"The Devil's Ecstasy"
"The Owl"
"Flyer In The Night"
"Crystal Gazer"
"Lady Of Steel"
"High Priestess"
"Far Beyond The Grave"
"Warrior Vs. Dragon"

Digital pre-orders can be placed now at this location.

 




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A music video for "Closure", the first single from melodic metal group Killset's upcoming new album, Killin' Spree, is available below.

"I think the song is pretty self-explanatory, as far as the message," says vocalist Luca. "It's about getting closure. I believe everyone has had some type of situation in their life where they've needed closure. The track is about finally getting it and being able to move on in a positive direction."

Kerry Porter of Frontman Video Productions was enlisted to visualize the song's dark vibe. The director expertly conveys the feelings and emotions that an individual goes through to break free from a bad situation, overcome and finally get closure.

The song was produced by Eric Kalina and Killset, and co-produced and mixed by Eddie Wohl (Anthrax, Fuel, Ill Nino, Smile Empty Soul). It was mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Sepultura, Butcher Babies, Ill Nino).

The "Closure" single can be purchased and streamed here.

Since their breakout performance at last year's Rocklahoma festival, Killset has been hard at work in the studio, meticulously creating and recording Killin' Spree. The album will feature a track, "Burn", co-produced by and featuring Elias Soriano of Nonpoint, as well as other surprise guest musicians.

"It was cool creating with the guys," says Elias Soriano. "I really think we accomplished something special with this song."

Lineup:

Luca - Vocals
Mark Baker - Bass
David Comer - Guitars
James "Jas" Dillon - Drums




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On August 21, Rush and Anthem/Trafalgar will bring the first annual “Cinema Strangiato” to the big screen in movie theaters worldwide for one night only. This theatrical film experience will bring Rush fans together for a special look into R40 Live, see new backstage footage, special guests, and performances that you won’t want to miss. Watch a new excerpt below:

Synopsis: The Holy Trinity of Rock returns to the big screen on Wednesday, August 21, when the first "Annual Exercise in Fan Indulgence" Cinema Strangiato brings Rush fans together in movie theatres worldwide. Featuring R40+, this global fan event will give audiences a special look into some of the best performances from R40 Live, including songs such as “Closer to the Heart", "Subdivisions", "Tom Sawyer" and more, as well as unreleased backstage moments and candid footage left on the cutting room floor.

R40+ also includes unseen soundcheck performances of the fan-favorite "Jacob's Ladder", exclusive new interviews with Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, Taylor Hawkins, producer Nick Raskulinecz, violinist Jonathan Dinklage and more. As a special bonus, fans will get a glimpse into the madness and passion that went in to the making of Geddy Lee's new book, Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass - featuring a brand-new interview from the man himself.

Tickets are on sale now. Order here, and watch "Distant Early Warning" from the film below:




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Forged in fire! The dwarven army returns from the misty mountains with new epic songs and fantasy-filled stories. Wind Rose is releasing their fourth album, Wintersaga, on September 27 via Napalm Records. It includes the viral smash single, “Diggy Diggy Hole”. Watch a guitar and bass playthrough video for the song below:

After their breakthrough album Stonehymn, appearances at major festivals as Bloodstock Open Air and successful tours with bands like Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum and Eluveitie, Wind Rose are now ready to continue their journey through mountains, ice and snow! The Dwarven army is now stronger than ever and so will be the next album. The Dwarf and his army are coming and with them a new wave of folk power metal.

Wind Rose on Wintersaga: "Dwarves from all around the world, this September we will gather our axes and hammers once again to retake what belongs to us. Hear the call of the last moon of autumn, feel the approaching shiver of Durin’s Day, we will rewrite the books with a new story that begins with the 'Wintersaga'."

The album is available for pre-order here, and will be available in the following formats:

- Regular Jewel Case Edition
- 1 LP Gatefold (black)
- 1 LP Gatefold (gold) Limited to 200 copies
- Jewel Case & Shirt Bundle
- 1LP Gatefold (black) & Shirt Bundle
- Wooden Deluxe Box: CD, flag & pendant & 7” Single, Limited to 300 copies worldwide

Album artwork by Tom Thiel.

Tracklisting:

“Of Iron And Gold“
“Wintersaga“
“Drunken Dwarves“
“Diggy Diggy Hole“
“Mine Mine Mine!“
“The Art Of War“
“There And Back Again“
“The King Under The Mountain“
“We Were Warriors“

“Diggy Diggy Hole” video:

Wind Rose are:

Francesco Cavalieri - vocals
Claudio Falconcini - guitars
Federico Meranda - keyboards
Cristiano Bertocchi - bass
Federico Gatti - drums

(Photo - Tommaso Barletta)




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Following on the heels of last year’s well-received self-titled debut album, L.A.'s premiere garage rock upstarts, The Brutalists, announce their forthcoming sophomore album, We Are Not Here To Help, on September 6.

The new album once again unites Mick Cripps (founding member of L.A. Guns) and Nigel Mogg (founding member of The London Quireboys) along with Kent Holmes, Charlie Nice, and Luke Bossendorfer for a smoldering slab of bluesy pub rock mixed with R&B and bits of ska and reggae thrown in for good measure. The result is utterly unique yet enchantingly familiar, driving melodies and riffs deep into the heart and soul of listeners.

A video for the first single, “Take It All Away”, can be found below. Order the album via the following links:

- Buy CD
- Buy/stream digital

Tracklisting:

"Leave It Out"
"If I Just Do Nothing"
"Who's Gonna Believe Ya"
"Take It All Away"
"Something To Say"
"Price On Your Head"
"You Got Nothin' On Me"
"Uselss Information"
"Someone Like You"
"Maybe I'm Wrong"
"It Was Never Meant To Be So Easy"

"Take It All Away" video:

Catch The Brutalists on their West Coast tour this fall plus UK appearances later in the year including a reunion with The Dirty Strangers.

September
6 - Redwood Room - Downtown LA, CA
7 - Sans Souci - Ventura, CA
14 - Prospector - Long Beach, CA

October
11 - Dublin Castle - London, UK
13 - Mau Mau Bar - London, UK
17 - Squires - Bedford, UK
18 - Troubadour - London, UK




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Jonny Lindqvist (Nocturnal Rites) has been confirmed as one of the vocalists for the next Gathering Of Kings album.

The first song you will hear Jonny in, as a GOK singer, will be on the next single, "Moonlight", which will be released in September. The song is written by Victor Olsson, mixed and mastered by producer Thomas Plec Johansson (The Panic Room). Vocals recorded by Ronnie Björnström (Enhanced Audio Productions). Drums recorded by Bengan Andersson and Victor Olsson (Nordic Sound Lab) Executive Producers: Ron Dahlgren, Nina Dahlgren and Victor Olsson.

"Moonlight" will include: Jonny Lindqvist (Vocals), Victor Olsson (Guitars, Keyboards & Backing Vocals), Nalle Påhlsson (Bass), Efraim Larsson (Drums), Apollo Papathanasio (Backing Vocals) and Alexander Frisborg (Backing Vocals).

Gathering Of Kings sophomore album, titled Discovery, which will be released in the first quarter of 2020, will include Rick Altzi (Masterplan), Nalle Påhlsson (Easy Action, Therion, ex-Treat), Apollo Papathanasio (Spiritual Beggars, ex-Firewind), Victor Olsson (Saffire), Tobias Jansson (Saffire), Efraim Larsson (Streamline, Rydell & Quick), Jonas Källsbäck (The Night Flight Orchestra) and Alexander Frisborg (Helldog), among others.

Jonny Lindqvist will also be touring with GOK next year.




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Swedish heavy metal outfit, Crystal Eyes, have re-signed with Massacre Records, and will release a brand new album this December. The upcoming album, Starbourne Traveler, will be available as CD, limited edition vinyl LP, as well as download and stream.

The band's eigth studio album was mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman. The album cover and tracklisting will be revealed soon.

Along with the new album, Crystal Eyes' previous albums, Killer and Chained, will be available again. Starbourne Traveler and the reissues of the two previous albums will be released on December 6.

Further details to follow.

(Photo - Erik Harald)




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The Canadian woman who used METALLICA's music to scare off a cougar while walking her dog got to thank James Hetfield for saving her life.

According to CTV News, Dee Gallant got a call from a band liaison before the weekend who told her to expect a call from the group shortly. As it turned out, the METALLICA frontman was the voice on the other end of the line.

"I was a little bit lost for words," Gallant told CTV News on Monday (August 5). "It's surreal how quickly it happened and how far it's gone. The fact that he's so down to earth and such a great person, I'm very pleased to find that out first-hand.

"If you had told the 18-year-old me that this would happen, I never would've believed it," she added. "I would've just fallen out of my skin with excitement."

Shortly after the phone call ended, Hetfield sent her a selfie with the "rock on" symbol and a message that said: "Thought you might like some confirmation that it was me."

Check out a video report from CTV News below.

Gallant and her husky Murphy made headlines last month after they were out for their usual evening stroll on a logging road just outside of Duncan, British Columbia when she said she felt "like something was watching" them.

"I looked over to the right and there it was," she recalled to KelownaNow. "I couldn't make it out at first and thought, 'Oh, that is a strange color. That's not a tree.'"

After realizing what it was, Gallant "stopped and looked at him and he didn't stop," she told Victoria News. "I looked at him and said, 'Hey, you, stop it,' and he stopped. That's when I started filming."

Gallant can be heard on the video yelling out instructions to make the cougar go away: "Get out of here," "Bad kitty," and "I'll fight you."

"It didn't respond to that either," Gallant said. "It just stayed locked on to me and seemed really interested, so that is when I decided to stop recording and try to do something else… I quickly rifled through my iTunes and found METALLICA 'Don't Tread On Me'," she explained. "I thought it was the noisiest thing on my phone that would probably scare it. That was also the message I wanted to convey to the cougar... As soon as it started to play, he buggered off into the bush.

"I guess he didn't want to eat anything that leaves a METALLICA taste in his mouth," Gallant joked.

Gallant credited METALLICA's music with sparing her a possibly unpleasant encounter with the big cat.

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has confirmed that he is in pre-production for his next solo album. The disc will be the follow-up to "Sounds Of Innocence", which was released in June 2012.

"I'm here doing pre-production on my new album," Kiko stated in a new video message posted to his social media. "I'm just working on new songs and recording drums next week. It's a mix of some ideas that I had in the past and some stuff that I just worked [on] in the past few weeks. I don't know when I'm gonna record the guitars. So probably until the end of the year, I'm gonna finish recording and mixing. I don't know when it will be released.

"Anyway, we're gonna finish the new MEGADETH album first," he continued. "It's good to take the time now to play some guitar and develop some different ideas and put my creative mind to work a little bit. I'm sure you guys are gonna love it."

"Sounds Of Innocence" featured guest appearances by Virgil Donati on drums and Felipe Andreoli (ANGRA, ALMAH) on bass. One track also featured LIVING COLOUR bassist Doug Wimbish. The effort was produced by Kiko, mixed by Dennis Ward and mastered by Jürgen Lusky.

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine recently revealed that he is battling throat cancer. The 57-year-old said that he has already begun treatment as part of a plan that his doctors feel has a "90% success rate."

Although most of MEGADETH's previously announced 2019 tour dates have been canceled as Mustaine undergoes treatment, the MEGADETH-curated Megacruise — which is set to take place October 13-19 — will still depart as scheduled, and the band will be a part of it in some form.

Kiko made his recording debut with MEGADETH on 2016's "Dystopia" album. The "Dystopia" title track was honored in the "Best Metal Performance" category at the 2017 Grammy Awards.

Fan-filmed video footage of HEART performing the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Stairway To Heaven" on August 13 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below.

Back in December 2012, HEART's Ann and Nancy Wilson delivered a moving rendition of "Stairway To Heaven", LED ZEPPELIN's signature song, at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. They were joined by Jason Bonham, son of original drummer John and the drummer for LED ZEPPELIN's 2007 reunion show. Their version of the track gradually grew to include a string section, a horde of backup singers and the Joyce Garrett Youth Choir. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones sat watching from the balcony and were visibly moved, particularly Plant, who had tears welling up in his eyes.

Ann Wilson wrote afterward on the HEART web site: "It was our honor to be asked to do it before an audience like that. My main goal though was to please Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones... especially Plant, since all these many years he has taught me so much about singing from the soul and has given me such a pleasure in his lyrics. What a high that night was. Never to be forgotten!"

HEART recently extended its massive "Love Alive" cross-country summer tour into the fall with dates now taking the group through October. New dates include stops in Newark, Little Rock, Memphis, Kansas City, St. Paul and more with JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS joining as very special guests and Lucie Silvas opening.


The group's first tour in three years kicked off on July 9 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri and includes stops in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Denver, and Los Angeles at the historic Hollywood Bowl, before wrapping October 13.


Produced by Live Nation, the now-48-city trek by the trend-setting, multiple-platinum Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends includes a stellar lineup with JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS joining the majority of shows. The first leg of the tour also includes Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, Elle King and Lucie Silvas as special guests.

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will release a new digital-only EP on September 20.

"Live In Budapest - Part 1" consists of four tracks, recorded on the guitarist's headline European tour in support of his latest acclaimed album release, "Fearless". The world tour saw Gus and his band share stages around the world with legendary guitarists like Richie Kotzen, Vinnie Moore followed by his own headline dates and a massive tour as special guest of Los Angeles rockers STEEL PANTHER.

Gus's band features Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, UNISONIC) on bass and vocals and longtime drummer Johan Nunez (FIREWIND, ex-KAMELOT). Recorded by Dani Gonzalez and mixed by Dennis Ward, this is the first official live solo release from the guitar hero and captures incredible performances from Gus and band, who are firing on all cylinders.

"Live In Budapest - Part 1" track listing:

01. Fearless

02. My Will Be Done

03. Cold Sweat

04. Don't Tread On Me

Pre-order "Live In Budapest - Part 1" on digital platforms.

"Fearless" was released in April 2018 via AFM Records. The follow-up to 2015's "Brand New Revolution" marks Gus's first release since exiting Osbourne's band in 2017.

On "Fearless", Gus joined forces with Ward and drummer Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE).

Inspired by legendary pillars of heavy metal such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, and Rush, Iron Kingdom is well known for their energetic and electrifying stage presence, as well as intricate musical melodies that bring listeners back to a time when the genre was in its prime.

Now they are back with a new album, On The Hunt, which is sure to remind people of the glory days of metal. With two new members in the lineup, there are new inspirations and approaches in the music while maintaining the traditional sound.

First single, “White Wolf”, is streaming below.

The band explains the track:

"Our first single 'White Wolf' from the new album, On The Hunt, takes on an almost Savatage or Iron Maiden musical approach, a classic metal sound including lots of variety and ripping leads, while still maintaining a catchy chorus and simple but fun melodies.  Lyrically this song speaks about the fictional character known as Geralt of Rivia from the Witcher series, created by Andrzej Sapkowski."

The nine new tracks are fun tunes that translate well into a live setting, which is paramount for Iron Kingdom who take great pride in their live show. Fans of the classic including Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Queensryche, and Helloween will revel in Iron Kingdom, who put a modern spin on traditional heavy metal.

On The Hunt is due out October 4th, and available for pre-order via the band's online store here. Album artwork by Alan Lathwell.

Tracklisting:

"White Wolf
"Driftin’ Through Time"
"Sign Of The Gods"
"Keep It Steel"
"Raze And Ruin"
"Road Warriors"
"Invaders"
"Paragon"
"The Dream"

"White Wolf":

Iron Kingdom recently revealed first batch of North American tour dates in support of the full-length.

The tour will kick off in Vancouver, BC on October 3rd and take the band on a 2-month trek across Canada, the US and Mexico, ending in Everett, WA on December 1st (dates listed below).

The band comments: "Our upcoming Road Warriors North American Tour 2019 marks the beginning of a new era for Iron Kingdom, we're returning to many of our favourite cities across the continent with a new lineup and a new album!  We can't wait to see our fans and friends and bring 'On The Hunt' into a live setting.  It's due time we make our mark across the land once again!"

Tour dates:

October
3 - Vancouver, BC - Red Room (Album Release Party)
10 - Nanaimo, BC - The Queens
11 - Cumberland, BC - The Waverley
17 - Seattle, WA - The Highline
18 - Medford, OR - Bamboo Room
19 - Sacramento, CA - On The Y
23 - Apple Valley, CA - Frogee's
25 - San Diego, CA - Tower Bar
26 - Tijuana, MEX - Club Paradise
27 - Downey, Los Angeles, CA - The Epic Lounge
30 - Tucson, AZ - House of Bards
31 - El Paso, TX - B17 Bombers

November
1 - San Antonio, TX - The Mix
2 - Lawton, OK - Railhead Saloon
3 - Houston, TX - Acadia Bar
6 - Atlanta, GA - 529
7 - Raleigh, NC - The Maywood
8 - Wilmington, DE - Bar XIII
12 - Philadelphia, PA - The Tusk
13 - Queens, NY - Blackthorn 51
14 - Worcester, MA - Ralph’s Diner
16 - Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar
17 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar
18 - Quebec City, QC - Scanner Bistro
20 - Windsor, ON - The Back Stage
21 - Hamtramck, MI - New Dodge Lounge
23 - Madison, WI - The Wisco
24 - Minneapolis, MN - Club Underground
26 - Keokuk, IA - Joystix Rockade
27 - Denver, CO - Tennyson Tap
29 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban
30 - Portland, OR - High Water Mark

December
1 - Everett, WA - Tony V’s Garage

(Photo - Benjamin Somobere)




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US rockers Lionize have unveiled a video for brand new, soulful single “Heavy On My Mind”, taken from their forthcoming new album, Panic Attack! (out October 18th).

“Heavy On My Mind” is the band's most vulnerable and heartfelt song to date, reflecting on loss, such as the death of a loved one or relationships that end in heartbreak. The video (directed by Lionize, produced by the band and MyGoodEye) stars vintage sensation Cherry Dollface.

Panic Attack! showcases the band at their finest, bursting with huge choruses, massive hooks, and peak song-writing - Lionize's biggest, most song-driven album yet. The LP features Modern Drummer cover star & Clutch sticksman Jean Paul Gaster behind the kit and is the first to be released on Lionize's new label Electric Reckoning Music. 'Panic Attack!' was produced by Lionize with co-production from J. Robbins and Charlie Stavish (Imagine Dragons, Mars Volta), who also handled mixing duties. Preorder the album here.

Clutch's Jean-Paul Gaster on working with Lionize:

"I was honoured when Lionize asked me to play drums on their new album 'Panic Attack'. While I have worked with Lionize on many of their recordings, to be involved as a player this time around was an opportunity of a lifetime. Nate, Hank, and Chris have grown into musicians that inspire as much as challenge me. It was a thrill and the music we created is the best work the band has ever done. I’m excited for the fans to hear this unique mix of rock, funk, and soul music."




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This fall, Craft Recordings will reissue three titles from Social Distortion’s independent catalog on vinyl. Set for a September 27th release, the LPs include the band’s 1983 debut, Mommy’s Little Monster, their 2004 studio album, Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll, and 1995's Mainliner (Wreckage From the Past), which compiles early singles and rare B-sides. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the enduring So-Cal punk icons just kicked off their extensive, two-month North American tour with Flogging Molly yesterday (August 13th) in Dallas. Find preorder options here.

Social Distortion formed in Orange County, CA, with front man Mike Ness and guitarist Dennis Danell at the helm. With their distinctive blend of punk and primitive rock ‘n’ roll, the four-piece (whose bassists and drummers would fluctuate over those years) found equal influences in bands like the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, and the Clash as well as the early country music of Hank Williams and the classic blues of artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Lightnin’ Hopkins. Their 1983 debut, Mommy’s Little Monster was released on the band’s own label, 13th Floor Records. Full of raw vocals, powerful guitar-driven hooks, and plenty of attitude, the seminal album gained Social Distortion a national following and went on to inspire the likes of the Offspring, Rancid and many other well-known artists. Standout tracks include “The Creeps (I Just Wanna Give You)” and “Another State Of Mind.”

The next two decades would bring the band continued lineup changes, a rehab stint for Ness—who has maintained his sobriety since 1985—a major label deal, some of their highest-charting singles (“I Was Wrong” and “Bad Luck”), and two Gold records (for 1990’s Social Distortion and 1992’s Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell). In the late ‘90s, the band returned to their indie roots and signed to Time Bomb Recordings.

2004’s much-anticipated Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll marked the group’s first studio album in eight years, following 1996’s White Light, White Heat, White Trash and two solo records from Ness. The band had also taken time to refocus after the sudden death of founding member Dennis Danell at just 38. Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll found a grieving Ness looking inward, but it also produced some of the band’s most acclaimed material. AllMusic called it “Potent, hard-hitting rock & roll with real heart and soul behind it.” Adding that Social Distortion had “Held onto what made them great while growing and changing in the best ways, and the result is one of the best albums this band has made to date.” Highlights include the opening track, “Reach For The Sky,” which became one of the band’s biggest hits, as well as the introspective "Live Before You Die," and the hopeful "Don't Take Me For Granted," written for Danell. Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll also featured a new guitarist, Jonny “Two Bags” Wickersham, who remains with Social Distortion today.

The final reissue, Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past, offers Social Distortion’s earliest singles and B-sides from 1981, the majority of which never appeared on any of the band’s full-length albums. Released in 1995, the compilation gives fans a peek into the group’s creative development, when they were still teenagers, with fan favorites like “1945,” “All The Answers,” and “Moral Threat,” plus a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Under My Thumb.”

With a current lineup of Mike Ness on vocals, guitarist Jonny “Two Bags” Wickersham, bassist Brent Harding, and Dave Hidalgo Jr. on drums, Social Distortion shows no sign of slowing down. With seven studio albums under their belt, the punk godfathers’ searing guitars and locomotive rhythm section sound as alive today as they did in the early ‘80s, as do Ness’ hard-luck tales of love, loss, and lessons learned. As Craft continues to celebrate the band’s immense 40-year (to date) legacy, stay tuned for more announcements coming soon.

(Photo by: Danny Clinch)




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Portland death metal band Vitriol have premiered their playthrough of "Crowned In Retaliation", produced by Keith Merrow. The track is off of the band’s debut full-length album To Bathe from The Throat Of Cowardice out on September 6th via Century Media Records.

Fronted by the dual vocal assault given from guitarist Kyle Rasmussen and bassist Adam Roethlisberger, driven by the inhuman drummer Scott Walker, Vitriol proved to make a successful strike at the genre's heart with their 2017 EP, Pain Will Define Their Death. Released via Italy's Everlasting Spew, it already provided a shockingly intense glimpse at the whirlwind that is to be unfurled on the much anticipated debut record, To Bathe From The Throat Of Cowardice.

Featuring classy artwork by Joe Petagno (Motörhead, Krisiun, Angelcorpse), the album offers 44 minutes of utmost sincere and vicious music embodying a radicalness and personality rarely heard within the genre.

Rasmussen states: "The spirit of Vitriol is to take the uncompromising, thrashy, punky, spirit of the late 90s extreme death and bring it to a world that has been numbed by records that have abandoned all life in favor of shrink wrapped, candy coated articulation."

Tracklisting:

"The Parting Of A Neck"
"Crowned In Retaliation"
"Legacy Of Contempt"
"I Drown Nightly"
"The Rope Calls You Brother"
"A Gentle Gift"
"Violence, A Worthy Truth"
"Victim"
"Hive Lungs"
"Pain Will Define Their Death"

"Victim" video:

Shortly after the album’s release, Vitriol will join Nile’s A Vile Desolate Sands Tour 2019 kicking off September 10.

Vitriol comments: “We have the true honor to be entering Europe for the first time with the kings in Nile and Hate Eternal. The weight of this opportunity is not lost on us, and it is one we will approach with respect and sincere devotion.”

Tour dates:

September
10 - Warszawa, Poland - Progresja
11 - Poznań, Poland - U Bazyla
12 - Kraków, Poland - ZetPeTe
13 - Budapest, Hungary - Durer Kert
14 - Vienna, Austria - Szene
15 - Brno, Czech Republic - Melodka
16 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
17 - Aarau, Switzerland - Kiff
18 - Mannheim, Germany - MS Connection
19 - Milano, Italy - Slaughter Club
20 - Rome, Italy - Largo
21 - San Dona di Piave, Italy - Revolver
23 - France (TBC)
24 - Manchester, England - Club Academy
25 - Glasgow, Scotland - Slay
26 - London, England - The Dome
27 - Mons, Belgium - Lotto Mons Expo Club
28 - Helmond, Netherlands - Cacaofabriek
29 - Essen, Germany - Turock

October
1 - Bremen, Germany - Tivoli
2- Amstelveen, Netherlands - P60
3 - Bad Oeynhausen, Germany - Alte Druckerei
4 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Way Of Darkness Festival
5 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser
6 - Wrocław, Poland - Zaklęte Rewiry

Vitriol are:

Kyle Rasmussen - Guitars and Vocals
Adam Roethlisberger - Bass and Vocals
Scott Walker - Drums

(Photo - Charlotte Little Wolf)




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Swedish metal act, Prime Creation, featuring former Moriface members and $ilverdollar vocalist Esa Englund, have announced the release of their new album, Tears Of Rage, on September 27.

Tears Of Rage was recorded and engineered by Prime Creation at Silent Wall Recordings Studio except drums, recorded by Pelle Saether (Axenstar, Grand Design, Coldspell) at Studio Underground. Produced by Prime Creation, co-produced by Pelle Saether. Mixed by Pelle Saether at Studio Underground and mastered by Janne Stark (Grand Design, Pretty Maids, Overdrive) at Stark Music. Art design by Loewe at Loewenart Graphic design & layout by Henrik Weimedal.

Tracklisting:

"Fingers Crossed"
"Lost In The Shades"
"Before The Rain"
"Pretend Till The End"
"Walk Away"
"All For My Crown"
"A Beggar's Call"
"Tears Of Rage"
"Endless Lanes"

"Tears Of Rage" video:

"Lost In The Shades" lyric video:

Lineup:

Esa Englund - Vocals ($ilverdollar, Hellshaker)
Robin Arnell - Lead guitar (ex-Morifade)
Rami Tainamo - Rhythm guitar
Henrik Weimedal - Bass guitar (ex-Morifade)
Kim Arnell - Drums (ex-Morifade)




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DEF LEPPARD kicked off its second Las Vegas residency last night (Wednesday, August 14) at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

The band's 23-song set included two tracks which had never been performed before — "Let Me Be" from "X" and "We Belong" from "Def Leppard" — along with rarely played cuts "Die Hard The Hunter" (aired for the first time since 1992), "Slang" (first time since 2013), "Billy's Got A Gun" (first time since 2002), "Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad" (first time since 2005) and "Now" (first time since 2003). There was also a mini-acoustic set in the middle, consisting of four tracks.

Setlist:

01. Die Hard The Hunter (performed for first time since 1992)

02. Animal

03. Excitable

04. Promises

05. Foolin'

06. Slang (first time since 2013)

07. Billy's Got A Gun (first time since 2002)

08. Bringin' On The Heartbreak

09. Switch 625

Acoustic

10. Let Me Be The One (live debut)

11. We Belong (live debut)

12. Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad (first time since 2005)

13. Two Steps Behind

14. Now (first time since 2003)

15. Rocket

16. Let's Get Rocked

17. Hysteria

18. Love Bites

19. Armageddon It

20. Pour Some Sugar On Me

Encore:

21. Let's Go

22. Rock Of Ages

23. Photograph

The band will play 11 more "Def Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency" shows in August and September.

DEF LEPPARD played its first Las Vegas residency six years ago at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, a pioneering effort for a rock band.

Speaking to Las Vegas Magazine about how the setlist for the new residency would be different from the 2013 performances, vocalist Joe Elliott said: "We're not doing the same show. In fact, we may not do the same show twice on this one. We've got a ton of songs we've not played for a long time and others we've never played live, so we're mixing those in with the ones that we couldn't get out of the room if we didn't play.

"We've never been scared of our hits," he added. "If you can't handle the responsibility of a hit, then don't write it. And we get such a kick out of doing them in front of an audience. We'll never get bored of that."

Zappos Theater has previously hosted residencies from Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Lionel Richie and has announced more dates with returning star Pitbull, as well as residencies from Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera.

Tickets for "Def Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency" went on sale in February. The 11 additional performances scheduled so far are August 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 29 and 31 and September 1, 4, 6 and 7.

DEF LEPPARD's latest greatest-hits collection titled "The Story So Far - The Best Of", was released in November.

The band was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in March. The honor came after the British rockers got the most votes in the Rock Hall's online fan poll.

In an accident reminiscent of when former Ravage / Sonic Pulse drummer Dan “The Hammer” Kowal accidentally cut off the top of his thumb with a hatchet in a freak camping accident in 2011, the “Curse of the Thumb Hang” has struck Ravage again!

Eli Firicano, guitarist of the Boston, MA area metal bands Ravage and Iron Will, informed bandmates yesterday that he crushed his thumb in an industrial accident.

The thumb was examined by doctors, and even though it is not recommended that he utilize it for some time, Eli has informed the band that he will appear at Iron Will’s scheduled show at Ralph’s Diner in Worcester, MA tonight (August 15) for the 400th edition of the Metal Thursday’s show series.

Eli will join Nick and Al from Ravage in backing Tony “The Metal Duke” as Iron Will plays an extended set of songs from the band’s debut album, Life Is Your Labyrinth”,which was released by Iron Rise Records in 2018. Iron Will promises to pull out all the stops for this show except, their official site states, “ones that require any measure of tensile strength."

There is no word currently on how the injury will effect the recording of Ravage’s forthcoming double album which Is currently in the initial tracking stages and which Eli is producing along with the band.




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Atmospheric metallers, Fallujah, have released a guitar playthrough video for "Sanctuary", a track from their fourth full-length album, Undying Light, available via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch below:

Undying Light was mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis. Drums and vocals were tracked by Lewis while guitars and bass were recorded by guitarist Scott Carstairs. Cover artwork was created by Nick Keller. Order Undying Light in a bundle and in various physical and digital formats, here.

Undying Light tracklisting:

"Glass House"
"Last Light"
"Ultraviolet"
"Dopamine"
"The Ocean Above"
"Hollow"
"Sanctuary"
"Eyes Like The Sun"
"Distant And Cold"
"Departure"

"Last Light" lyric video:

"Ultraviolet" video:




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Torche made their late night television debut last night, Wednesday, August 14, performing “Admission” on Late Night With Seth Meyers. The band also performed "Infierno", released as a digital extra. Watch both performances below:

The appearance follows the July release of the band’s fifth album, Admission, via Relapse Records. Get the record here.

The album artwork was created by Richard Vergez, a Cuban-American visual artist, who is known for his handmade collages that highlight the meeting of human and technological elements in our modern society. His work has been shown at No Romance Galleries (TriBeCa), Urban Arts Society (Chicago) and Kids of Dada (London).

Admission tracklisting:

"From Here"
"Submission"
"Slide"
"What Was"
"Times Missing"
"Admission"
"Reminder"
"Extremes Of Consciousness"
"On The Wire"
"Infierno"
"Changes Come"

“Admission" video:

"Times Missing":

"Slide":

Find the band's complete tour itinerary here.




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Former LOSTPROPHETS frontman Ian Watkins has been found guilty of possessing a mobile phone while in prison.

The 42-year-old singer was found with the phone in his cell at HMP Wakefield in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, where he is serving a sentence for sex offenses.

Watkins allegedly used the phone between March 4, 2018 and March 10, 2018 to contact a woman he previously had a relationship with and later hid the phone inside his anus while serving time at the British maximum security prison.

Watkins was removed from his cell after officers received intelligence he was illegally storing a phone.

The singer told jurors that he hid the phone in prison because he was threatened by two fellow inmates, but he refused to name the men who allegedly ordered him to look after the device.

Watkins said his fellow inmates at HMP Wakefield were "murderers and handy," adding, "You would not want to mess with them."

He was sentenced to 10 months in prison, to be served on top of his current sentence.

Judge Rodney Jameson QC said on Friday: "I am very conscious of the fact you are serving a very long time and you will be well into middle age by the time you are released.

"The fact of the matter is if there is not an appreciable penalty for having had a mobile phone in these circumstances then of course you would draw from that the lesson you could have another one and that is not a position I would want to encourage."

Watkins's barrister Gareth Burrows said the singer would be eligible to apply for parole in 2029.

He said: "The reality is this is a man whose liberty has been and will be restricted for a considerable period of time.

"The mobile phone, Your Honour may think, gave him some degree of freedom that he just can't get in any other way."

The sentence will delay the time when Watkins could apply for parole by five months, the judge said, according to Sky News.

In 2013, Watkins was convicted of 13 child sex offenses. These crimes only came to light following a drug investigation.

Six people came forward to make allegations against Watkins before he was finally arrested and jailed for 35 years, the report from the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) found. He must serve at least 29 years in prison.

Watkins's disgusted LOSTPROPHETS bandmates called it quits in 2013, just before the frontman pleaded guilty to his crimes. They subsequently formed a new group, named NO DEVOTION.

Led Zeppelin star Jimmy Page has lost another planning war over a garden trellis with his tycoon neighbour just months after ending a five-year basement dispute with Robbie Williams, reports Daily Mail.

Page formally objected to plans submitted by Sir Harvey McGrath to build the low structure in the back garden of his £13million mansion in Holland Park, London.

The former Prudential chairman had already angered Page in March after he submitted plans to install four air conditioning units, and again in 2016 by winning permission for extensive renovations, including a lift.

In planning documents submitted to Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington Council, McGrath's planning consultants Charlotte Sanderson Garden Design, said: 'The property is owned by Sir Harvey McGrath and the proposal is to construct a Western Red Cedar trellis in a screen form on the three boundaries in the rear garden. The height of trellis on the North boundary will not exceed the existing trellis height. The height of the trellis on the West Boundary will not exceed 500mm and the height on the East Boundary will be not exceed 500mm.'

But 75-year-old Page fears that the new trellis will impact on the historical architecture of his Grade I-listed home, where he has lived for more than 46 years.

Read more at DailyMail.co.uk.




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