Stormlord will release their new album, Far, on May 24 via Scarlet Records. The album includes ten new songs, amongst the fastest and most aggressive ever composed by the band, with epic and solemn atmospheres and the best orchestrations they’ve ever conceived.

The lyrical concept is enriched with new nuances, ranging from the traditions of the peoples of the Mediterranean to the myth and glory of the ancient Rome, without forgetting to pay tribute to immortal icons such as Robert E. Howard (author of Conan The Barbarian), celebrated in the song "Cimmeria".

Far was recorded between the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 by Giuseppe Orlando (Novembre) and Riccardo Studer, while Simone Mularoni (DGM) took care of the mastering duties. Notable Hungarian artist Gyula Havancsak (Destruction, Annihilator) is the author of the artwork.

Tracklisting:

"Leviathan"
"Mediterranea"
"Far"
"Sherden"
"Crimson"
"Cimmeria"
"Invictus"
"Romulus"
"Vacuna"
"Levante"




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Venom, the unholy trinity of Cronos, Rage, and Dante, have released a lyric video for "Bring Out Your Dead", the opening track of the band's 2018 studio album, Storm The Gates. Watch below, and order Storm The Gates here.

Tracklisting:

“Bring Out Your Dead”
“Notorious”
“I Dark Lord”
“100 Miles To Hell”
“Dark Night (Of The Soul)”
“Beaten To A Pulp”
“Destroyer”
“The Mighty Have Fallen”
“Over My Dead Body”
“Suffering Dictates”
“We The Loud”
“Immortal”
“Storm The Gates”

“Bring Out Your Dead” lyric video:

Venom formed in 1979 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom's first two albums - Welcome To Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982) - are considered a major influence on thrash metal and extreme metal in general. Venom's second album proved influential enough that its title was used as the name of the extreme metal subgenre of black metal. The band classic line-up trio of Cronos, Mantas and Abaddon recorded two further studio albums - At War With Satan (1984) and Possessed (1985) - and live album Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (1986). Often cited by bands such as Metallica, Behemoth, Celtic Frost and Mayhem as major influences, they are one of the most revered bands of their generation. Venom are still fronted by original singer/bassist Cronos and headline festivals all over the globe and continue to release new music.

This coming May 31st sees the release of In Nomine Satanas via BMG – a deluxe vinyl box set that celebrates Venom’s 40th anniversary and features the original Neat Records recordings from their 1981 debut Welcome To Hell to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, the live recording of their mythical appearance at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1985. All of the albums are remastered from the original tapes with embossed covers, posters and inserts like their original first editions. They’re all now on colour configured vinyl too. The set also includes a 12“ book detailing the history of the band featuring new interviews with all three members, written by respected journalist Dom Lawson.

Of particular interest to hardcore Venom fans will be the Sons Of Satan double-album included within the set that features a treasure trove of unreleased demos from the bands vaults, some of which are mythical among fans who have known about their existence, but have never heard them as the tracks alluded bootleggers. Among the tracks are the earliest known Venom performances, captured where the band rehearsed in 1979 at Westgate Road Church Hall in Newcastle’s West End and featuring original singer Clive ‘Jesus Christ’ Archer on vocals. Also included are the £50 demos from 1980, captured at Impulse Studios, alongside further demos from 1980 and the ‘At War With Satan’ 1983 Impulse Studio demos.

In Nomine Satanas features in full:

4LPs and 2 x 2LP

- Welcome To Hell (Remastered from original tapes on splatter vinyl. Comes with reproductions of original poster and insert with an embossed cover.)
- Black Metal (Remastered from original tapes on swirl vinyl. Comes with reproductions of original poster and insert with an embossed cover.)
- At War With Satan (Remastered from original tapes on splatter vinyl. Comes with reproduction 6-page roll fold booklet and leather book effect cover.)
- Possessed (Remastered from original tapes on splatter vinyl. Comes with reproductions of original poster, insert and sleeve on mirror board.)
- Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Pressed on half and half vinyl. Comes with reproductions of original gatefold and inserts.)
- Bloodlust (Planchette shaped 7” picture disc single)
- Sons Of Satan (New album of previously unreleased demos. Pressed on splatter vinyl. Gatefold cover)

Merchandise

- 12” x 12” book of the story of Venom written by renowned Heavy Metal journalist Dom Lawson from new interviews with Cronos, Mantas and Abaddon. Featuring previously unseen and rare photos and memorabilia.
- 90cm x 60cm 2 sided poster of ‘Seven Dates Of Hell’ tour poster.
- Reproduction ‘Seven Dates Of Hell’ tour programme.
- Venom’s legions back patch.

The first 300 orders from the official store will also receive a signed art card by Cronos.

Also available as an introduction piece is the In Nomine Satanas - The Neat Anthology - a 22-track double-vinyl collection of Venom’s most evil songs, remastered and pressed on splatter vinyl, including rare photos and memorabilia from the band’s personal collection, plus interviews with the band.

And for the non-vinyl collectors, there will also be a 43 track 2CD version, housed in a mediabook, that also includes two unreleased tracks.

It’s a good time to be a Venom fan. Welcome to hell.

Pre-order the set here, and watch a video trailer below.

“To me, Venom represent the start of a very important movement that has split into many more important movements. It was a revolution. After that moment, death metal, thrash metal, black metal and all these genres exploded and they all owe something to Venom.” - Michel ‘Away’ Langevin (Voivod)

“I didn’t know it back then because everything was fresh. We didn’t know what we were looking for, but when I heard Venom, that was it.” - Jørn ‘Necrobutcher’ Stubberud (Mayhem)




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In a brand new interview with "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show", MEGADETH's Kiko Loureiro was asked how David Ellefson and Dave Mustaine's Christianity is reflected in the way they work in the band. The 46-year-old Brazilian guitarist, who joined MEGADETH in 2015, responded (see video below): "Well, in many ways. The respect… In many ways… We pray just before going on stage every night, which, I've never seen that my whole career. I wouldn't expect that from MEGADETH. When I was a teenager listening to MEGADETH, I wouldn't imagine that before going onstage, we would pray. But it's very good, because sometimes it's tough, to be on the road, different countries and different situations. So it's always good to have this two or three minutes of only the band and saying something important for that night."

Mustaine spoke about "spirituality" during a 2016 interview, telling Honolulu, Hawaii radio host Dave Lawrence: "A lot of people believe that I'm into religion, because I had said that I had become a Christian. So let me just say that religion's for people who are afraid of going to hell, and spirituality's for people like me who've been there. And I say that there's a whole spirit world of stuff that… There's good and bad in everybody and in all things."

Those comments echoed what Mustaine said three years earlier in a chat with the Nashville Scene. He stated at the time: "I don't think that my faith has anything to do with my lyrics. I try and keep religion out of it. Frankly, for me, I don't believe in religion. I have a personal relationship with God and with Christ, and that's it. I don't push that on anybody; it's private. I kind of leave it there. Dave's [Ellefson] real open about it."

In a 2012 interview with Great Falls Tribune, Ellefson talked about how he and Mustaine renewed their interest in Christianity. "It's pretty funny, isn't it? When you fight [God], you have struggles and it's an uphill battle. When you surrender to it and you embrace it, that becomes like a jet engine that rockets you forward with not just great success but ease," he said. "All of a sudden, you're not operating from a place of always being so competitive and fear-based. You start to go downstream instead of always paddling upstream."

Ellefson also shot down speculation that MEGADETH would somehow incorporate its Christianity into its songwriting. He said: "That's the misconception that if you're a metal guy, you only sing about the devil and if you're a church guy you only sing about the Lord. What a lame stereotype that is.

"The only reason we talk about [our faith] is because people ask us about it," he added. "The MEGADETH tour isn't some crusade. We're not on some mission."

Ellefson, who grew up attending Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Jackson, Minnesota, re-embraced his faith at the age of 25, after going through a 12-step recovery program. When Ellefson later settled down in Arizona, he started a contemporary worship service at a church in Scottsdale. He called it MEGA Life, partially a play on MEGADETH. But it's also a reference to a verse from the Gospel of John: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

Famous Underground / Creeping Beauty guitarist Darren Michael Boyd has released a new solo instrumental single / video entitled "Little Toad". Check out the clip below.

In 2018, Boyd released an acoustic country-flavoured solo single "The Only Thing I Hate Is You". It is available for purchase via Bandcamp. Check it out via the audio player below.

The only thing I hate is you by Darren Michael Boyd

Lead vocals - Mitch Foster 
Guitars, keys - Darren Michael Boyd 
Mastered by Harry Hess at HBomb Mastering

Photo by Momo Lambkin




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"Don't Do It Donnie", a brand new song from American thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's first album in 23 years, "Awakening", which will be released this summer via Metal Blade Records.

"Don't Do It Donnie" will be released April 19 as part of a split seven-inch single with IRON REAGAN.

Comments bassist/vocalist Phil Rind: "We are stoked to do a split with IRON REAGAN.

"When we began as a band in 1986, we were influenced lyrically by punk bands and the Reagan era. This is a great way to get back to our roots.

"The song is a heavy and cheeky middle finger to the politics of today. You'd think we'd have learned by now. There is a reason our first record is called 'Ignorance'."


IRON REAGAN is participating with the exclusive song "They Scream". There will be 1,000 black copies avialable of the seven-inch and nothing else.

"Awakening" was produced by Arthur Rizk, who has previously worked with CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, POWER TRIP and CODE ORANGE, among others. The album marks SACRED REICH's first release since the return of drummer Dave McClain.

According to Rind, SACRED REICH "went for a very organic sound" on the effort. "Dave did not want to use any triggers or sound replacement," he said. "We spent a lot of time on the room mics to get a big natural drum sound. Modern recording technology is great for a lot of things but we don't want to rely on it."

Rind went on to say that the "whole recording experience" for "Awakening" has been "incredible." He said: "The Platinum Underground is a fabulous studio. Great gear and vibe. Producer Arthur Rizk has brought new ideas to the songs and a positive energy. Engineer John Aquilino has amazing technical know-how and is the best dude. The songs sound great. The process has been so fun and positive. Everything has been smooth and easy. We can't wait for everyone to hear it."

SACRED REICH guitarist and founding member Jason Rainey recently exited the band for "health reasons" and was replaced by Joey Radziwill.

SACRED REICH has announced tour dates across Europe and the U.S. The "Awakening" European tour will cover all of Europe and begins in November. Additionally, SACRED REICH has announced a string of dates in North America alongside IRON REAGAN, LEEWAY and ENFORCED for May and European visits for festivals in July and August.

McClain was a member of SACRED REICH from 1991 to 1995. He played on the "A Question" EP (1991) and the "Independent" (1993) and "Heal" (1996) albums before leaving to join MACHINE HEAD.

McClain left MACHINE HEAD in November after completing the band's "Freaks & Zeroes Tour".

Video footage of KITTIE's original lineup — guitarist Fallon Bowman, singer/guitarist Morgan Lander, drummer Mercedes Lander and bassist Tanya Candler — performing the song "Charlotte" at the band's October 27, 2017 20th-anniversary hometown show at the London Music Hall in London, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. The track is featured on KITTIE's new concert film titled "Kittie: Live At The London Music Hall", which was released on March 26. It features footage of the Canadian metal band's 20th-anniversary show, which saw KITTIE mainstays Morgan and Mercedes take the stage with a number of their former bandmates to perform songs from the group's entire repertoire.

In addition to Morgan, Mercedes, Fallon and Tanya, the musicans that took the stage that night included:

* Ivy Vujic (bass)

* Jennifer Arroyo (bass)

* Jeff Phillips (guitar/bass)

The final song, "Funeral For Yesterday", was played unplugged and dedicated former KITTIE bassist Trish Doan, who died earlier in 2017.

"I know we have people here from Germany and Australia, and all over," Morgan told the audience at the London show. "Tonight has been so special, and it really means so much to all of us. We have the best fans in the world."

The 20th-anniversary show also served as a screening of the long-in-the-making documentary "Kittie: Origins/Evolutions".

KITTIE was formed in 1996 by Mercedes, Morgan, Fallon and Tanya Candler. Tanya left KITTIE soon after recording of its debut album, "Spit", which has sold more than 1.2 million copies. Bowman exited the group in 2001. Guitarist Tara McLeod and bass player Trish Doan joined the band in 2005. Although Doan left for health reasons in 2008, she returned three years later. Other musicians who have played with KITTIE during the years include Talena Atfield, Lisa Marx, Jennifer Arroyo and Ivana "Ivy" Vujic.

The band has released five albums since "Spit": "Oracle" (2001), "Until The End" (2004), "Funeral For Yesterday" (2007), "In The Black" (2009) and "I've Failed You" (2011).

David Lee Roth joined Dutch trance DJ Armin Van Buuren on stage at the Ultra Music Festival this weekend in Miami to hype up the crowd while the duo performed a remix of Van Halen’s “Jump”.

 

 

 

 



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Roth and van Buuren spoke with Rolling Stone from an L.A. recording studio about a week before the performance, keeping mum on how it would sound and how they’d present it.

“‘Jump’ is 128 beats a minute, 126 depending on which printing plant did your vinyl back then,” Roth says. “What’s the new track?”

“It’s 130,” van Buuren offers. “I sped it up a little bit so it matches the tempo of the rest of the songs in my set.”

“It matches the general blood pressure and adrenaline, serotonin, alcoholic, indelicate house blend that is happening about 100 meters north of [Ultra’s] tent city,” Roth rejoins.

Read more about how the collaborative effort came together at Rolling Stone, and check out the performance from Ultra Music Festival below:




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QUEEN drummer Roger Taylor has released a new solo single, "Gangsters Are Running This World". The song is said to be a commentary on the current state of the world, featuring the opening lines of "There's blood in the streets / Panic in the air / The markets are trading up / In madness and fear."

This is not the first time Taylor has used music to address the political situation. Back in 2011, Taylor re-released his protest song about media tycoon — and Fox News owner — Rupert Murdoch. The track, titled "Dear Mr Murdoch", was first written in 1994 and was included on Roger's "Happiness" album.

"Everybody's got an opinion and I was just lucky enough to have an outlet for mine," Roger later told Independent. "I prefer to stay out of politics, really. I don't live in a fluffy, badger-saving world."

QUEEN's original members Taylor and guitarist Brian May will team up once more with vocalist Adam Lambert for the "Rhapsody" tour, an epic 25-date run from mid-July through late August. The North American headline tour will be produced by Live Nation.

QUEEN's biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" has grossed $890 million at the global box office. The award-winning film portrays the life and career of QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury, who died of AIDS-related illnesses at the age of 45.

Melodic death metal band, Nightrage, have released a lyric video for "Embrace The Nightrage", a track from their eighth album, Wolf To Man, out now via Despotz Records. Watch the clip below.

With the new album, Nightrage invites the listener to a mesmerizing melodic musical journey, telling the truthful story that guides us all the way to the inevitable demise of mankind. The music delivers a delicate and well-balanced blend between brutality and melody, and also an intricate mix of thrashing riffs, airy instrumentals and hooking choruses to bang your fists to.

The creative power trinity of Marios, Ronnie and Magnus started this conceptional dive into the darkest parts of humanity on the previous album, The Venomous, and is now on Wolf To Man taking it to the next level. This relentless story of extinction is told with as much aggression as there is intriguing and mesmerizing melodies. Memorable hooks and some of the catchiest choruses that metal has seen in decades, does nothing to compromise the brutality and honesty that Nightrage is known for.

Tracklisting:

"Starless Night"
"Wolf To Man"
"Embrace The Nightrage"
"Desensitized"
"God Forbid"
"By Darkness Drawn"
"The Damned"
"Arm Aim Kill"
"Gemini"
"Disconnecting The Dots"
"Escape Route Insertion"
"Lytrosis" (Instrumental)

"Embrace The Nightrage" lyric video:

"Wolf To Man" lyric video:

(Photo - Evelina Szczesik / Ever Vision Art)




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UK-based outfit, Tronos, hare released an official video for their recently released second single, "Judas Cradle", from their upcoming Celestial Mechanics album, out on April 12th via Century Media. The intensely atmospheric clip, created by Khaled Lowe, Sam Edwards and Caleb Carney for A-Side Films, can be seen below.

Says Tronos of the song: "‘Judas Cradle‘ is our second single and shows more of the epic side of the album, It‘s a real journey into our musical trip, we really let loose on this one. Although on the surface the story is set in fantasy, lyrically it draws a strong parallel to the struggles of mankind living on this dying planet. It may appear very dark and depressing...but stick with it, there's light and hope for us all!”

And then the group commented on the clip: "The video for ‘Judas Cradle‘ is a tormented and twisted journey through the many levels of hell of a man trapped in his own mind. We had strong visions of the kind of feeling we wanted to convey and the type of mind blowing visual extravaganza we felt such a song required. And film makers Khaled Lowe, Sam Edwards as well as Caleb Carney have done an incredible job of capturing our tortured imaginations."

Tronos marks a true collision between two unstoppably creative heroes of the metal underground: Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria) and producer Russ Russell (At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir, Napalm Death) team up with drummer Dirk Verbeuren for a rocketing load of dark fractured colossal and apocalyptic metal.

The greatest, most enduring music often emerges from a meeting of mercurial minds. Having worked closely for decades, Embury and Russell have long since established an instinctive creative rapport. After deciding upon the core ideals of their new venture, the task creating the music for what after long years of work is now Tronos’ debut album, Celestial Mechanics, sent these two maverick extremists into mind-altering cosmic realms. With firm roots in avant-garde extremity and psychedelic sludge, Celestial Mechanics is a record with spectral grit and ornate disquiet hidden in its dizzying, deftly-assembled layers. Such is the strength of the material on this wildly eccentric slab of heaviness.

Tronos checked in with the following comment about signing to Century Media Records for the release of their debut album: "We are beyond thrilled that Century Media Records have taken onboard Tronos. It's been a labour of love for us over the past few years now and we are excited to see what the reaction will be out there amongst the Metal Fraternity! We hope that you will find something of a reward deep within the labyrinth…"

Celestial Mechanics also features a string of illustrious guests appearances: Denis ‘Snake’ Belanger (Voivod / vocals), Erica Nockalls (The Wonder Stuff / vocals & violin) as well as no fewer than three legendary bass players, Billy Gould (Faith No More), Troy Sanders and Dan Lilker (Nuclear Assault, S.O.D.). Also featuring the Black Sabbath cover version “Johnny Blade“ as final album track, the album was mixed by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Solstafir, Paradise Lost, Ulver) as well as Russ Russell.

Celestial Mechanics will be available as Standard CD Jewelcase, Black 180gr. LP or as Digital album, and you can be pre-order here.

Celestial Mechanics tracklisting:

"Walk Among The Dead Things"
"Judas Cradle"
"The Ancient Deceit"
"The Past Will Wither And Die"
"A Treaty With Reality"
"Voyeurs Of Nature’s Tragedies"
"Birth Womb"
"Premonition"
"Beyond The Stream Of Conciousness"
"Johnny Blade" (Black Sabbath cover)

"Birth Womb" visualizer:

Tronos lineup:

 Shane Embury - Vocals & Guitar
 Russ Russell - Vocals, Guitar & Synths
 Dirk Verbeuren - Drums

(Photo - Gobinder Jhitta)




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JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES — comprised of world-renowned guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON), bassist Ian Ross and drummer Logan Miles Nix — have released yet another visually-stunning music video in support of their forthcoming full-length album, "Invasion".


The new video, this time for the track "Midnight Mass", features exclusive behind-the-scenes tour clips and live performance footage (featuring a few exciting cameos here and there) from the current JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES "Invasion" headline tour. The video was directed by Chris Huber, and the single cover art was created by Brett Boggs.


John 5 says about the video: "This is what it's like to be on the road with THE CREATURES — fast, crazy, fun and scary — all those good things. We hope you enjoy the video!"


Just like 2017's "Season Of The Witch", "Invasion" — produced and mixed by Barry Pointer and scheduled for release during the summer of 2019 — will be released via a series of music videos.


JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES are on the road now on their North American "Invasion" tour Special guests have included the likes of the mighty Alice Cooper in Mesa, Arizona, and the Hollywood, California show is scheduled to feature special guests Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR), Shavo Odadjian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN), Fred Coury (composer, CINDERELLA) and Michael Anthony (CHICKENFOOT, ex-VAN HALEN).


The entire tour features support from blues-rock guitarist Jared James Nichols and rock outfit DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY.


John 5 has worked with a varied range of artists, performing as guitarist for some of the biggest headlining rock bands in the world such as ROB ZOMBIE and MARILYN MANSON, as well as playing session with Paul Stanley, Rod Stewart, LYNYRD SKYNYRD and more. Slash has called John 5 "one of the most mind-blowing guitarists around," and Rob Zombie has dubbed him "a fucking shredder." John 5 has released seven solo albums to date, as well as a remix album, and has written music for the likes of Avril Lavigne, GARBAGE, Ricky Martin and others.

German black metallers, Negator, performed at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival in summer 2011. WackenTV has uploaded this footage of the band's full set.

Setlist:

"Science Of Nihil"
"Dignity Of War"
"Panzer Metal"
"Epiclesis"
"Feuersturm"
"Eisen wider Siechtum"




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Long dormant Los Angeles, CA extreme metal outfit, Diesel Machine, featuring vocalist AJ Cavalier (Soil, World In Pain), guitarist Patrick Lachman (Halford, Damageplan), bassist Rich Gonzales (Recipients Of Death, American Aftermath), and drummer Shane Gaalaas (Cosmosquad, B’z), have released “Shut It”, the band's first new original song since their full-length debut album, Torture Test, in 2000.

“Shut It” comes off the band's forthcoming sophomore effort Evolve, set for a tentative fall 2019 release, and is available as a digital download exclusively from the Diesel Machine Bandcamp page here. Listen to the song below.

In a post on their Facebook page, the band writes: “Today is April 1, April Fools, but this is no joke, good people: We are officially dropping our first new song in some 19 years and counting down to the release of our second album, Evolve! This has been taking a lot longer than we originally anticipated, for a myriad of reasons, but we are finally getting there. AJ has a couple more vocals to finish up but other than that the tracks are now in the very capable hands of Chris Collier who has worked with Prong, Korn, KMX and Flotsam And Jetsam, among others. Chris killed it with a test mix of 'Shut It' and is about to start mixing and then master the rest of this noise. We are stoked, to say the least, and hopefully you are too when you hear 'Shut It'. We’ll drop another cut or two leading up to the album’s release so spread the word and stay tuned for more music!”

Shut It by Diesel Machine

Formed in the mid-1990s out of the ashes of L.A. heavies World In Pain and Eleventh Hour, respectively, Diesel Machine's bonecrushing metal maelstorm was first heard via a 6-song demo tape, issued under the original name Diesel, before the band settled into a 4-piece line-up comprising AJ Cavalier, Patrick Lachman, Rich Gonzales, and Shane Gaalaas for their debut album, Torture Test, released through SPV/Steamhammer. Much acclaimed and controversial at the same time, the band's uncompromising blend of razor sharp riffing, ten-ton hammer rhythm 'n' grooves, and hardcore vocals elicited comparisons to the likes of Pantera, Crowbar, Machine Head and Meshuggah, and led to a West Coast run of dates with Soulfly, Static-X, and Soil, and shows with Prong and Crowbar, among others.

While working on material for their second album, the band was dealt a major blow when bassist Rich Gonzales was involved in a near fatal motorcycle accident in the summer of 2002 that put him in the hospital for four months struggling to survive and recover from massive injuries that would ultimately make him wheelchair bound. As Diesel Machine got put on hold indefinitely, its members forged new musical paths. Lachman, fresh out of Halford at the time, became the vocalist for short-lived Pantera offshoot Damageplan, and later formed The Mercy Clinic. Meanwhile, Cavalier started One Percent Soul and was eventually tapped to front Soil with whom he recorded and toured extensively. Gaalaas would find fame in Japan as the timekeeper for stadium selling rock superstars B'z, having been part of every album and tour since 2003, as well as propelling prog metal fusioneers Cosmosquad. Gonzales, too, would eventually find his way back into music with American Aftermath, a unit that also featured Kyng's Eddie Veliz.

Along with ”Shut It”, Diesel Machine are also issuing a re-mastered version of their debut album, Torture Test. This marks the first time Torture Test is officially available as a digital download, exclusively via Bandcamp. Mastering was handled by Borislav Dimitrov at HiZ Productions.




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Mick Jagger will undergo surgery to replace a valve in his heart, reports Daniel Kreps of Rolling Stone. As a result of the procedure and recovery period, The Rolling Stones postponed the North American leg of their No Filter Tour, which was supposed to run from April 20th to July 29th. Learn more at this location.

On March 30th, The Rolling Stones have had to announce the postponement of their upcoming US / Canada tour dates. In a statement the rock legends say: “We apologise for any inconvenience this causes those who have tickets to shows but wish to reassure fans to hold onto these existing tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly. Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time, as he needs medical treatment. The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible.

Mick Jagger: “I’m so sorry to all our fans in America & Canada with tickets, I really hate letting you down like this. I’m devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on the road as soon as I can. Once again, huge apologies to everyone.”

The Rolling Stones were scheduled to bring their hugely successful No Filter tour to only one date in Canada: Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte on Canada Day weekend, Saturday June 29th for Canada Rocks with The Rolling Stones. Burl’s Creek was to be the final stop on the North American leg of the No Filter tour

The No Filter tour has amassed rave reviews for Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood as they played to sold out stadiums throughout the UK and Europe last year and Republic Live is expecting no less for ‘Canada Rocks with the Rolling Stones’ at Burl’s Creek. The set list has the iconic group treating generations of fans to classic Stones hits including “Sympathy For The Devil,” “Paint It Black,” “Brown Sugar,” “Miss You,” in addition to special gems from their celebrated catalog.

 




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On March 30th, Queensrÿche performed in Sacramento, California at Ace Of Spades. Video from the show courtesy of Capital Chaos TV is available below.

While currently on their headlining tour through the US, Queensrÿche have announced further European tour dates for late fall 2019. They will be joined by Greek power metallers Firewind. Prior to that, Queensrÿche will be playing some of the most renowned European festivals alongside selected club shows in support of their new album The Verdict. New dates are listed below.

November
15 - Fix Factory Of Sound - Thessaloniki, Greece *
16 - Fuzz Club - Athens, Greece *
19 - Kwadrat - Krakow, Poland
21 - RathausSaal Telfs - Telfs, Austria
23 - Fryshuset Klubben - Stockholm, Sweden
24 - Tradgarn - Gothenburg, Sweden
25 - Vulkan - Oslo, Norway
26 - Pumpehuset - Copenhagen, Denmark

December
4 - MS Connexion Complex - Mannheim, Germany
5 - Conrad Sohm - Dornbirn, Austria
6 - Christmas Bash - Geiselwind, Germany *
7 - Ruhrpott Metal Meeting - Oberhausen, Germany *

* Firewind do not appear                        

Queensrÿche have released a video for "Light-Years", a track from  The Verdict, out now via Century Media Records.

"We're very excited to unveil our new video for the song 'Light-Years', from our new album The Verdict, directed by David Brodsky and Allison Woest of MyGoodEye Music Visuals," states Queensrÿche bassist Eddie Jackson about the music video.

Get the new album here.

2CD edition tracklisting:

Disc 1
"Blood Of The Levant"
"Man The Machine"
"Light-Years"
"Inside Out "
"Propaganda Fashion"
"Dark Reverie"
"Bent"
"Inner Unrest"
"Launder The Conscience"
"Portrait"

Disc 2
"I Dream In Infrared" (Acoustic)
"Open Road" (Acoustic)
"46° North"
"Mercury Rising"
"Espiritu Muerto"
"Queen Of The Reich" (live) (Live 2012)
"En Force" (live) (Live 2012)
"Prophecy" (live) (Live 2012)
"Eyes Of A Stranger" (Live 2012)

"Blood Of The Levant" video:

"Man The Machine" lyric video:

Queensrÿche recently announced European festival dates, as well as with a few club shows in support of  The Verdict. Special guests on that run will be Firewind and Mirrorplain, joining them on selected shows.

European dates (with Firewind, Mirrorplain)

July
25 - SO36, Berlin, Germany
26 - Rock of Ages, Rottenburg-Seebronn, Germany *+
27 - Fezen Festival, Szekesfehervar, Hungary +
28 - Kino Siska, Ljubljana, Slovenia
30 - Free & Easy Festival, München, Germany
31 - Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany

August
2 - Wacken Open-Air, Wacken, Germany *+
3 - Effenaar, Eindhoven, Netherlands
4 - Petit Bain, Paris, France *
6 - Rock Planet, Pinarella di Cervia, Italy
7 - Konzertfabrik z7, Pratteln, Switzerland
9 - Alcatraz Festival, Kortrijk, Belgium +
10 - Into The Grave Festival, Leeuwarden, Netherlands *+
11 - Bloodstock Open Air Festival, Walton-on-Trent, England *+
13 - Waterfront, Norwich, Norfolk, England *
14 - o2 Islington Academy, London, England *
15 - Garage, Saarbrücken, Germany *
16 - Summer Breeze Festival, Dinkelsbühl, Germany *+
17 - Turock Festival, Essen, Germany *+

* - Firewind do not appear                        
+ - Mirrorplain do not appear

Queensrÿche's current North American trek will wrap on April 3rd in Seattle. Remaining dates below.

Tour dates:

April
2 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
3 - Seattle, WA - Neptune

* with support from The Cringe
^ Queensrÿche only




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Devin Townsend brought his one-man acoustic show to the Savoy Theatre in Helsinki, Finland on March 30th. Fan-filmed video is available below.

The setlist on the night was as follows:

Part 1

"Terminal"
"Funeral" (Ocean Machine)
"Deadhead"
"Let It Roll"
"Solar Winds"
"Love?" (Strapping Young Lad song)
"Ih-Ah!"
"Bring Him Home" (Claude-Michel Schönberg cover)
"Helsinki" (improvisation)

Part 2
- Acoustic Medley Improvisation - 
"Divine"
"Coast"
"Thing Beyond Things" (Ocean Machine)
"Life" (Ocean Machine)

Encore:
"Kingdom" (unplanned choice, requested by audience member)

Go to this location for Townsend's complete tour schedule.




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Michael Anthony says that his much-rumored reunion tour with VAN HALEN is "not gonna happen."

A recent rumor has suggested that the original VAN HALEN lineup — including the bassist, who has not played with the band since 2004 — will reunite in 2019 for a run of stadium shows. This would be the first time that the four founding members of the band, including singer David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen, perform together since 1984.

Three days ago, Anthony — who spent much of the last few years on the road with SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE — posted an Instagram photo of him sitting by a motorhome with an acoustic bass in hand along with the following caption: "A little R&R in the motorhome with the family before the start of The Circle tour with @Sammy-Hagar, @jasonbonham, [email protected] Johnson!! #lovethemotorhome #thecircle #readytorock"

After one fan wrote in the comments below the photo, "Thought the circle was on hold because of VH tour??" Anthony responded, saying: "VH tour not gonna happen"

Anthony's THE CIRCLE bandmate Sammy Hagar — himself a former VH member — recently confirmed that Michael was contacted last year by VAN HALEN's management about reuniting with the group for a tour.

Anthony said at his past January's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, that he wasn't opposed to reuniting with VAN HALEN, adding: "I don't know what kind of rumors are floating around or whatever, but I personally haven't been contacted by them yet or anything. So, at this point, nothing is happening. But you never know."

The rumors originally started with Roth, who hinted to Vulture that VAN HALEN would be playing stadiums this summer with Anthony back in the lineup.

VAN HALEN and Anthony have not been on good terms for more than a decade, with Anthony not invited to join the reunion with Roth that began in 2007. The subsequent two tours and studio album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", featured Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang on bass.

Anthony took a pay cut and signed away all of his rights to the band name and logo in order to participate in VAN HALEN's 2004 tour, which featured Hagar.

SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE's debut album of original material, "Space Between", will be released on May 10 through BMG.




View this post on Instagram A little R&R in the motorhome with the family before the start of The Circle tour with @Sammy-Hagar, @jasonbonham, [email protected] Johnson!! #lovethemotorhome #thecircle #readytorock A post shared by Michael Anthony (@mad_anthony_bassman) on Mar 27, 2019 at 9:51am PDT

On June 7, Vulture will release their sophomore album, Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves, a video for the first single, "B.T.B. (Beyond the Blade)", can be viewed below.

Vulture comments: "We're more than happy to have been able to work with the talented Robert Piel. He managed to completely exceed our vision of creating a small suspense-thriller as a music video. This is not just a random band footage clip. This is big cinema."

Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves can be pre-ordered here in the following formats:

- jewelcase-CD
- limited edition digipak-CD (EU exclusive - includes bonus track and patch)
- 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
- red / white / black marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 500 copies)
- lilac / white marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)
- white vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies)
- blood splatter vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 100 copies)
- ice blue marbled vinyl (US exclusive - limited to 300 copies)

* exclusive bundles with shirts, plus digital options are also available.

"We titled our second album Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves because it's catchy, cold and metal as fuck," Vulture guitarist Stefan Genozider declares succinctly. This is not an overstatement. The follow up to 2017's cult sensation The Guillotine and their debut release for Metal Blade, the new full-length captures the German crew's dispensing scathing thrash at a standard that places them toe-to-toe with the best in their genre. It is also a dramatic step forward in terms of songwriting and execution. "With 'The Guillotine' we really restricted ourselves to reproducing our debut EP. We wanted it to sound the same, both in the actual music and sound-wise, but we knew that this wouldn't work a third time, so we sat down and talked about what was missing in what we had come up with so far. From that discussion, the overall goal for our second full-length was to get more variation in our songs, work out more melodic parts and allow ourselves to slow down a little here and there."

When it came to tracking, Vulture once again joined forces with close friend and producer Marco Brinkmann (Casket, Cross Vault) at Hellforge Studio in Detmold, Germany. "Overall, the album sounds very aggressive and cold, and our producer Marco once again managed to catch exactly what we wanted and mapped out a great mix that fits our music perfectly. There's a lot of room for all those small accents and hints, but it also sounds very direct, in-your-face-alike, if you will," says Genozider. With Brinkmanns' incredibly busy schedule, their only window for recording were ten days in August, which turned out to be during the hottest summer the region had experienced in decades. This obviously made for quite an intense process, but the band was well prepared thanks to the countless hours spent in pre-production and targeted on what they wanted to achieve they managed to finish up a day early. They also tracked a cover of Thin Lizzy's "Killer On The Loose" to cap off the collection. "Finding a fitting cover isn't easy but this track just clicks with Vulture," enthuses Axetinctor. "You have the lyrical theme, the ripping riffs and most importantly it's a great song by one of our favorite bands."

Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves tracklisting:

"Fed To Sharks"
"The Garotte"
"B.T.B. (Beyond The Blade)"
"Ghastly Waves & Battered Graves"
"Dewer's Hollow"
"Tyrantula"
"Stainless Glare"
"Murderous Militia"
"Killer On The Loose" (ltd. Digi bonus track)

"B.T.B. (Beyond the Blade)" video:

Vulture live:

April
6 - Senkel, Switzerland - Iron Force Festival

June
1 - Oberndorf/Lech, Germany - Metalheadz Open Air
7 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Rock Hard Festival

July
13 - Fredericia, Denmark - Metal Magic Festival XII

August
31 - Dryanovo, Bulgaria - Metal Force Open Air

October
19 - Pisek, Czech Republic - Thrash Nightmare Festival

Vulture lineup:

L. Steeler - Vocals
S. Genozider - Guitars
M. Outlaw - Guitars
A. Axetinctor - Bass
G. Deceiver - Drums

(Photo - V. Star)




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The Rolling Stones have had to announce the postponement of their upcoming US / Canada tour dates. In a statement the rock legends say: “We apologise for any inconvenience this causes those who have tickets to shows but wish to reassure fans to hold onto these existing tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly. Mick has been advised by doctors that he cannot go on tour at this time, as he needs medical treatment. The doctors have advised Mick that he is expected to make a complete recovery so that he can get back on stage as soon as possible.

Mick Jagger: “I’m so sorry to all our fans in America & Canada with tickets, I really hate letting you down like this. I’m devastated for having to postpone the tour but I will be working very hard to be back on the road as soon as I can. Once again, huge apologies to everyone.”

The Rolling Stones were scheduled to bring their hugely successful No Filter tour to only one date in Canada: Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte on Canada Day weekend, Saturday June 29th for Canada Rocks with The Rolling Stones. Burl’s Creek was to be the final stop on the North American leg of the No Filter tour

The No Filter tour has amassed rave reviews for Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood as they played to sold out stadiums throughout the UK and Europe last year and Republic Live is expecting no less for ‘Canada Rocks with the Rolling Stones’ at Burl’s Creek. The set list has the iconic group treating generations of fans to classic Stones hits including “Sympathy For The Devil,” “Paint It Black,” “Brown Sugar,” “Miss You,” in addition to special gems from their celebrated catalog.




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Tomi Joutsen says last year's "Queen Of Time" studio album is the "highlight" of his career thus far in AMORPHIS. Joutsen joined the Finnish melancholic progressive metallers in 2004 as replacement for Pasi Koskinen and has been widely credited for the band's subsequent career rebirth that started with his first AMORPHIS album, 2006's "Eclipse". The band's latest two studio albums, 2015's "Under The Red Cloud" and "Queen Of Time" have been particularly well received, enabling the band to play in territories it had not reached on previous tour cycles.

During an interview with Hungary's Impact metal channel, Joutsen spoke about the reception to "Queen Of Time" and AMORPHIS's recently completed European tour with SOILWORK and JINJER.

"I think this latest album ['Queen Of Time'], I think it's been kind of the biggest highlight in a way," Joutsen said. "Of course, the first show that I played with AMORPHIS was a big moment and the first record we did, 'Eclipse', it was a big thing and the first tours in Europe and the States, but I think with this album, we have made some success. Like, for example, this tour [with SOILWORK], there has been, I don't know how many sold-out shows already. It's not the first time, but this time — in Finland, for example, we played bigger venues and there were lots of sold-out shows there also. Something really good happened with this album. I can feel there's some kind of hype, if you can call it that. It's not like a hugely successful [thing]. I've been with the band for 14 years, and now I feel like something big might happen in the future."


Joutsen was also asked where he thinks AMORPHIS's strongest fanbase resides. "I think the Germany area is the strongest," he responded. "Of course, Finland. But Europe in general is maybe the biggest because of all the best venues for us are in Europe. We have played now a couple of times in the States. We had a break there. I think there was an eight-year gap or something, but now we have a couple of tours there and it's getting better. I think the biggest fanbase is in Europe, but we are really open-minded when it comes to what places to play. We have also played in Australia and Japan and China. Now we're going to have a two-week tour in Russia, too. We haven't played Africa, I think, but it would be cool to go there, if asked."

"Queen Of Time" was released last May via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2015's "Under The Red Cloud" includes the use of real strings, flutes, orchestral arrangements and even choirs. In addition, this is the first time that people are able to hear AMORPHIS lyricist Pekka Kainulainen on the album, as he contributes a speech in Finnish.

The official music video for "Final Resting Place", the first single from STEVIE D FEAT. COREY GLOVER, a musical partnership between producer and multi-instrumentalist Stephen DeAcutis a.k.a. Stevie D and legendary singer Corey Glover (LIVING COLOUR), can be seen below. The track is taken from STEVIE D FEAT. COREY GLOVER's debut album, "Torn From The Pages", which will be released in May worldwide through Mighty Music.

Stevie D comments: "I am extremely pleased that Michael H. Andersen and Mighty Music are partnering up with me to deliver this music to ears and hearts of the music appreciating people of the world. This is a very important record for me and it represents a very powerful chapter in my life, hence 'Torn From The Pages'."

Michael H. Andersen, CEO Mighty Music/Target Group: "Having been a big fan of Corey Glover since discovering LIVING COLOUR back in the late 80s, I feel so honored Stevie D has placed this album in my hands. This is authentic soulful rock with a hard edge and songwriting and producer skills from another dimension."


DeAcutis has been working professionally as a guitar player, mixer, producer, multi-instumentalist, engineer, writer, and performer since the early 1980s, having honed his skills and training under such studio heavyweights as Andy Wallace (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, NIRVANA), Kevin Shirley (LED ZEPPELIN, AEROSMITH) and Max Norman (OZZY OSBOURNE), amassing credits that include such acts as VANILLA FUDGE, Vinny Moore, Pat Travers, Carmine and Vinny Appice, Punky Meadows and Cyndi Lauper, to name a few.

States DeAcutis: "This record has been a long time in the making and I am very proud of the outcome and I feel this is some of my best work to date. Corey gave me the goods in his vocal performances and it is a blessing that he has given me his heart, soul and amazing vocal abilities to represent my music. I am truly blessed."

After a triumphant return earlier this month with their new single "2.0," Chokehold have announced a second track titled "Profit Over People" off new LP due out this spring. Vocalist Chris Logan comments on the song:

"It seems like every other month we are hearing about another friend, family member or acquaintance gone from substance addiction.  The alarming thing that a lot of these people had in common is being prescribed opioids to deal with what may have been a simple pain relief issue at the time.  Without the much-needed education and resources, it can feel like a helpless battle for those addicted and those around them."

"The pharmaceutical companies responsible for the opioid crisis know precisely what they are doing, running their business like a criminal empire with prizes going to the pushers. No one should expect to transition to drug addiction after seeking pain relief from someone they are supposed to trust. Sounds unbelievable but over 80% of Heroin users reported that their first opioid was a prescription drug. Our addictions are their profits and what is even more sickening is that some of these same people are trying to profit again with medications to treat the same addictions they caused."

"Our governments are being bought and controlled by these companies, and this keeps recovery programs and education severely underfunded and alternatives to pain relief illegal.  Addiction is not a weakness or lack of willpower; this is about the vulnerable being taken advantage of at their most desperate time."

"How many more close to us are we going to let be victims of this vicious cycle?"

"What can we do to change the outcome?"

With This Thread I Hold On will be released on April 19th, 2019, via Good Fight Music. Pre-orders are live now. Both "Profit Over People" and "2.0" are also available as an iTunes instant grat tracks. Fans who pre-order the LP on iTunes will receive both songs as instant downloads.

Brimming with the pointed rage and dissonant directness of defining hardcore-punk bands like Born Against and Infest, melded with the heavy introspection of Unbroken, Chokehold has finally captured their own lightning in a bottle. Where each previous record was an improbable and accidentally magical product of circumstance, With This Thread I Hold On boasts new levels of musicianship, crisp production, and dynamics. Chokehold is as heavy as ever, yet ten times catchier.

Tracklisting:

"2.0"
"Threads"
"Profit Over People"
"G.O.D"
"Silenced"
"No Shelter"
"Instilled"

"Profit Over People":

"2.0":

(Photo - JC Boudreau)




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Hollywood glam/punk n' roll act, Prophets Of Addiction, have released the video for their single "Babylon Boulevard".

"Babylon Boulevard," is pulled from Prophets Of Addiction's unplugged, third album, Nothing But The Truth (HiVolMusic) and tells the story of an adventure in what became a modern day Babylon in Hollywood, CA. What starts as innocent fun can quickly turn into a a one way street on a dead end drive. Be careful what you do as its easy to check in but not always so easy to check out.

Nothing But The Truth wasn't the album the band was scheduled to make but frontman Lesli Sanders and guitarist, G.G. changed course on the new recordings after drummer Wayne Stokely had become too ill to participate in the sessions, as well as a tour preceding the recording. Produced by Sanders himself at Whine Cellar Studios in Tacoma, WA and mixed and mastered by Phil Soussan (member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band, Billy Idol, Beggars and Thieves and more) at Blue Cat Tales in Hollywood, Nothing But The Truth is ten songs that are given the acoustic treatment in their own inimitable raw, dirty and honest way.

The video for "Babylon Boulevard" was shot in and around Tacoma, WA as well as in front of a green screen. Sanders says, "We chose a film noire kinda vibe with the black and white treatment and the use of a 1940s Ford Coupe. The ending of the video will say it all."

Nothing But The Truth can be purchased on iTunes  and on Amazon.




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Fan-filmed video footage of Dee Snider's March 23 concert at Tom Brasil in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below.

The TWISTED SISTER frontman is continuing to play shows in support of his latest solo album, "For The Love Of Metal", which was released last July via Napalm Records. The disc, which was produced by HATEBREED vocalist Jamey Jasta, features contributions from Howard Jones (ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE), Mark Morton (LAMB OF GOD), Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY), Joel Grind and Nick Bellmore (TOXIC HOLOCAUST), and Charlie Bellmore (KINGDOM OF SORROW).

Snider told Decibel magazine about the musical direction of "For The Love Of Metal": "I love contemporary metal and I think that's why it sounds so genuine. I go to shows. My kids are all metalheads, especially my daughter, she's hardcore. Over the years, because she was so young, I had to escort her to these shows, so I was exposed to all these hardcore bands. I love the passion, and I love the 'I've got nothing to lose' attitude that these bands have. That's what you lose when you're successful. You lose that fearlessness. I'd much rather listen to bands that have that heart and that passion than listen to people who have lost it. I've always been in tune with that and have loved it. Jamey, in writing, we sat and talked endlessly about what matters to me now and about what I wanted to say now and where was I at emotionally now."

In a separate interview with Distorted Sound, Snider said that he has found his place in the contemporary music scene with "For The Love Of Metal". "I'm so happy to be doing this," he said. "This record defines me as a person who wants to feel vital what I'm doing now matters and counts. I'm so happy I thought there wasn't that place in music for me. I've been doing Broadway, radio, TV, movies, I've been finding my place now with other things that I've been doing, but my first love is metal and music, and to do a record that I feel is a place now… My wife said she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time, and I'm always happy. She said I have an odd, childlike glee. It's crazy. I know, I'm [64] and not that I feel it. I'm healthy, people see me rock and their minds are blowing. I didn't think at this point in my life, this would be happening."

TWISTED SISTER called it quits in 2016 after completing a farewell 40th-anniversary tour.

The Underground Thieves, a music collective led by guitarist/songwriter/producer Nick Perri, has released its new single, “White Noise”. Blending hypnotic vocal harmonies, psychedelic rock and blues moods, and - for the first time in Thieves history - saxophone, “White Noise” is the band’s seventh release to date.

Produced by Perri, “White Noise” features new Underground Thieves additions: Anthony Montesano and Michael Montesano (Pepper’s Ghost) on lead vocals and Julie Sussman on saxophone. The track includes Justin DiFebbo (K-Floor) on Hammond organ and piano, as well as the group’s core rhythm section, bassist Brian Weaver (Silvertide) and drummer John Bach (Mount Holly).

Detailing the inception of the single, Perri said, “White Noise” is a result of the group’s ambitions to challenge itself to hone new and entrancing sounds. We approached ‘White Noise’ with a desire to grow as a band - to get out of our comfort zone and write free of any restraints. We made sure the recording encapsulated everything we love about music.”

The Underground Thieves also released the accompanying “White Noise” music video today, which can be seen below.

Filmmaker and longtime Thieves collaborator Austin M. Bauman shot the Joshua Tree set video, which Perri wrote, directed, and edited. Graphic designer and former Silvertide bandmate Mark Melchiorre, Jr. added custom special effects to complement the song’s psychedelic nature.

“The desert has played such an influential role in our band’s sound and aesthetic, so it made sense to choose that as the video’s setting,” said Perri. “It was important for us to raise the bar visually, too, creating something that allows our fans to tune in and space out - to go somewhere else for six or seven minutes.”

“White Noise” - along with The Underground Thieves’ six preceding singles - is available on iTunes, Spotify and other major music networks. It was mixed and mastered by Marc DiSisto, whose credits include U2, Pink Floyd, Sheryl Crow, Joe Cocker and Don Henley, among other classic rock and pop icons. DiSisto also engineered Silvertide’s “Show & Tell” album, on which Perri was lead guitarist and co-songwriter.

Five singles, dubbed “chapters,” have yet to be released in The Underground Thieves’ 12-part story, a plan detailed by Perri last year. The band will release these anticipated chapters in real-time, upon completion of each song. Following the release of its twelfth chapter, the band will compile all chapters into a full-length album to be distributed both physically and electronically.

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Diesear have released another new music video for the track “Endless Dolour” today off their new LP coming out next month. Directed by Cheng Chung Kai, this is the second music video we’ve seen from the Taiwanese death metal band. “Endless dolour, inspired by the suicide, depicts the torment of souls," says the band. "Alive or dead, pain and grief would continue on like reincarnation, with no real end.”

The band will release a new LP titled BloodRed Inferno on April 12, 2019. BloodRed Inferno will be the band’s third full length and the follow up to Ashes of the Dawn which was released in 2013. “After years of incubation, we are back," says the band. "And with even more destructive and ruthless melody that you all yearn for. Deepest gratitude to eOne, who spot our glare and make this wild ride possible.”

On this new LP, Diesear cements themselves as East Asia’s most important and altogether thrilling melodic death metal outfit. A conceptually driven record drawn from the themes and revelations of the first part of Dante Alighieri’s 14-century epic poem, The Divine Comedy, BloodRed Inferno tells an allegorical tale of human sin, against a backdrop of technical heaviness. 

In recent years, American metal luminaries like Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe and Black Dahlia Murder’s Trevor Strnad have embraced the Taipei scene. Diesear has been a pioneering trailblazer in Taiwan for over a decade. 

Diesear formed in 2007 and issued their first EP, Sear, the following year. 2009 saw the arrival of their debut full-length album, The Inner Sear. There was a four-year gap between the first album and their sophomore set, Ashes of the Dawn, which elevated the group to even greater prominence. Diesear toured Asia with Children Of Bodom and appeared at Helsinki, Finland’s prestigious Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in 2014, alongside heavy music titans Emperor, Anthrax, Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon, Neurosis, and Carcass.

BloodRed Inferno marks a turn toward more violent and brutal lyrical fare, without sacrificing the guitar. The solos are even faster and more technical. Speed, elegance, riffs, pummeling percussion, and soaring melodies collide. With their most accomplished album thus far, bassist Yen, drummer Sathon, and Sui blaze a destructive path, combining death metal, black metal, and melody, with passionate vigor and resolve. 

Nevertheless, Diesear persisted, and with BloodRed Inferno, the rewards are sure to grow. Diesear makes music that transcends politics, and borders. The quartet’s ambition is nothing less than greatness, as they smash barriers and cross any divide. The difficult challenges they’ve faced to ensure their music is heard have only contributed to its beauty. The struggle is evident within the songs. Diesear represents the strength of determination. 

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Tracklisting:

“Limbo”
“Across The Acheron”
“Carnal Sinners”
“BloodRed Inferno”
“Blind Faith”
“Endless Dolour”
“Soul Of The Greed”
“Treachery Has No Conscience”
“Hellish Crucifix”
“Purgatorio”

"Endless Dolour" video:

“BloodRed Inferno” video:




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Florida death metal veterans HELLWITCH have inked a deal with Listenable Records. The band is finishing up the songwriting for its new album, to be recorded this spring for a late 2019 release.

HELLWITCH's main songwriter and founder Patrick Ranieri comments: "After a decade of strategic planning and musical manipulation... the new HELLWITCH album will bombastically obliterate all those who have survived our previous releases. The album will contain a maelstrom of barbarity spanning from 1985 to present. Crowning tracks such as 'Anthropophagi', 'Delegated Disruption', 'Solipsistic Immortality' and the song 'Hellwitch' will reveal what true, pioneering Florida deathrash really is. Make no mistake, earplugs can't save you! Satan won't save you! Even the bomb shelter beneath your city's center will provide no protection from this monarchical metal mysterium!!! Begin the countdown to cataclysmic ignition!"

Says Listenable: "After all those years, saying we're super proud to be able to work with such an incredible band as Florida's HELLWITCH would be an understatement. This band has been churning out the most vicious and imparable face-melting thrashing death metal riffs since the mid-eighties with exuberant conviction, musicianship and uniqueness."

HELLWITCH formed back in 1984 and released several demos and seven-inch EPs during the second half of the '80s before issuing a highly acclaimed debut album, "Syzygyal Miscreancy", in 1990 and a mini-CD, "Terraasymmetry", in 1992. They recorded a few more demos through the '90s until they finally completed their 2005 recording, "The Epitome of Disgrace", which led to an agreement with Xtreem Music and the release of 2009's "Omnipotent Convocation".

HELLWITCH 2019 is:

Patrick Ranieri: Lead And Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

J.P. Brown: Rhythm Guitar

Brian Wilson: Drums

Julian David Guillen: Bass (Live)

On today's episode of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk", it was revealed that Matt LeBlanc, star of the hit sitcom "Friends", was once invited by "The Talk" host Sharon Osbourne to join her and husband, Ozzy Osbourne, in a threesome.

"The Talk" aired footage of LeBlanc on an episode of Conan O'Brien's TBS talk show "Conan" in which the actor recalled Sharon's proposition backstage at the Golden Globes.

"I run into Sharon Osbourne, and I say, 'My God, I'm such a big fan of your husband's. He is so awesome.' And this is what she says to me, with a completely straight face — immediately she goes, 'Oh, that's great! Maybe after this, you'll come back to the house and we'll have a threesome.'" The actor went on to say that Sharon was "obviously, hopefully kidding," to which O'Brien, with a straight face, said, "I will tell you, she was not."

Sharon set the record straight on "The Talk", admitting, "I was ish-ish kidding. If he'd of gone for it, I'd've called my husband and said, 'Listen....'" She added: "I would have loved to have filmed it... Maybe we can do Conan too. I don't see why not."

Toronto’s Sludgehammer are ready to pummel the masses with their forthcoming album Antechamber ready to destroy eardrums on April 12th, 2019.

Heavy and groovy, Sludgehammer delivers the goods with astounding precision and the confidence of a world-class band. Their new music video for their second single "Climatic Death" is getting fans ready for the inevitable apocalypse.

"From its groove laden intro to its blasterrific chorus, this is a crushing track from start to finish. We find it skillfully combines heavy guitar riffs, killer vocals, and intense drumming while showcasing an ear for melody and song structure. While the lyrical content is rather dark (think apocalyptic global warming kind of dark), the song itself is a rocking good time, as you will see in the video. We really enjoyed writing this track and giving it a ripping performance to rock out to."

Pre-order the album here.

Tracklisting:

"No Control"
"Broken Sea"
"Climatic Death"
"Forsaken Souls"
"Balance Of Life"
"The Long Road"
"Eternal Darkness"
"Supernova Silhouette"
"Line 'Em Up"

"Climatic Death" video:

"No Control":

Tour dates:

April
12 - Toronto, ON - Coalition T.O
13 - Hamilton, ON - Club Absinthe
19 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar
20 - Ottawa, ON - Café Dekcuf
27 - Kitchener, ON - Boathouse

May
3 - Brantford, ON - Our Place
11 - London, ON - Old East 765

(Photo - Deborah Lawrence)




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