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25 ноя 2019
LUCIFER To Release LUCIFER III Album In March; European Tour Announced
 Sweden's Lucifer are currently busy mixing the successor to 2018’s Lucifer II, and have confirmed the first leg of The Third Commandment - Europe 2020 tour. The band check in with the following update:
"While we are still in the studio putting the last finishing touches to our new album Lucifer III, we also can't wait to venture back out onto the stages next year. While we start with touring the Southern US states in January, we will also set out to spread the gospel across Europe throughout spring and fall. We are very excited about the new material, which a lot of it is somewhat horror themed, exploring yet another layer of this beast that Lucifer is becoming. We cannot wait to draw back the curtain to set these songs free and to finally play them live!"
Lucifer III will be released on March 20 via Century Media Records. Prior to that, Lucifer will play the third part of their American tour and will be joined on those dates by Savage Master and Overdose.
Tour dates:
November
30 - Härnösand, Sweden - Novembeer Fest
January
15 - Memphis, TN - The Hi Tone
16 - Dallas, TX - Three Links
17 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
18 - Houston, TX - Secret Group
19 - New Orleans, LA - Santos
21- Birmingham, AL - The Nick
22 - Atlanta, GA - 529
23 - Tampa, FL - Crowbar
24 - Jacksonville, FL - 1904 Music Hall
25 - Miami, FL - Churchill's Pub
26 - Orlando, FL - Will's Pub
April
23 - Tampere, Finland - Klubi
24 - Helsinki, Finland - DesertHel Festival
May
7 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
8 - Essen, Germany - Turock
9 - Köln, Germany - Helios 37
10 - Den Bosch, Netherlands - Willem Twee
12 - London, England - Underworld
13 - Paris, France - Petit Bain
14 - Strasbourg, France - La Laiterie
15 - Kaiserslautern, Germany - Kammgarn
16 - Nürnberg, Germany - Hirsch
17 - Praha, Czech Republic - Nová Chmelnice
19 - Poznan, Poland - U Bazyla
20 - Dresden, Germany - Scheune
21 - Berlin, Germany - Lido
22 - Hannover, Germany - Bei Chez Heinz
23 - Odense, Denmark - Posten
29 - Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Strand
30 - Göteborg, Sweden - Pustervik
July
11 - Great Yarmouth, UK - Hard Rock Hell
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25 ноя 2019
THIN LIZZY's PHIL LYNOTT To Be Honored With Commemorative Coin
 Ireland's Central Bank will honor THIN LIZZY's Phil Lynott with a limited-edition commemorative coin, marking 70 years since his birth.
The coin will be unveiled on November 26 at St. Kevin’s College in Dublin, Lynott's former school, by president Michael Higgins.
Students at the school are expected to perform a medley of popular Phil Lynott and THIN LIZZY songs to mark the occasion and will be followed by an address by the Irish president.
Priced at €15, the silver proof coins will be available to buy on the Central Bank of Ireland web site.
Only 3,000 of the coins will be created as part of a three-year series called "Modern Irish Musicians."
Since his untimely death in 1986, Lynott has left a musical legacy that continues to influence and inspire musicians around the globe. Even the legendary Bob Dylan has been quoted singing LIZZY's praises. Over the years, Lynott's songs have been covered by an array of such diverse performers as HENRY ROLLINS, THE CORRS, SMASHING PUMPKINS, RANDY BACHMAN, HUEY LEWIS, METALLICA and THE CURE.
Last year, RTÉ, Ireland's national television and radio broadcaster, aired "Phil Lynott: Scéalta Ón Old Town", the story behind the making of the late THIN LIZZY singer's promotional video for his song "Old Town", on RTÉ One. The documentary was made exclusively for RTÉ. | 0 | |
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25 ноя 2019
RONNIE JAMES DIO - Fifth Annual Bowl For Ronnie Bowling Party Raises More Than $50,000; Highlights Video Streaming
 The Fifth Annual Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, was held on Thursday, November 7 at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California. Once again sold out in advance, the event raised more than $50,000 for the music-based cancer charity.
Over 300 rockers, bowling enthusiasts, Dio fans and Dio Cancer Fund supporters made up the capacity crowd at the event hosted by broadcast personality Eddie Trunk. Also joining the festivities this year was the number one bowler in the world-Professional Bowling Association world champion Jason Belmonte, who bowled a ceremonial strike to open the celebrity competition and show the crowd "how it's done."
This year's attendees included Steven Adler (Guns N' Roses, Adler's Appetite), Dennis Atlas (Rock the Vault), Ira Black (Lizzy Borden, I Am Morbid), Dewey Bragg (Kill Devil Hill), Phil Buckman (Fuel, Petty Cash), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses), Jason Cornwell and Jimmy Burkard of Westbound, Fred Coury (Cinderella), Art Cruz (Lamb of God), Greg D'Angelo (White Lion, Anthrax), Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, Machine Head), Jeff Dewbray, Logan Nikolic and Patrick Stone of Budderside, Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint, DC4), Matt and Shawn Duncan of DC4, Bjorn Englen (Dio), Marc Ferrari (Keel, Cold Sweat), David "Rock" Feinstein (Elf, The Rods), Damon Fox (The Cult), Granny 4 Barrel, Marc Malsegna, Jared Pease and Chase Potter of the bandGranny 4 Barrel, Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Rita Haney, Sonia Harley, Terry Ilous (XYZ, Great White), Richie Kotzen (Winery Dogs), Frank Kramer (KLOS), actor/musician Sean McNabb (Lynch Mob), Dave "Chili" Moreno (Westbound, Puddle of Mudd), Todd Morse (Offspring, Petty Cash), Ronny Munroe (TSO, Metal Church), Sadie Nardini (Sadie and the Tribe), Rob "Blasko" Nicholson (Ozzy Osbourne), Ronald Osbourne, Cat Burglar and Slayer MacCheeze of Mac Sabbath, Kelle Rhoads and Kathy Rhoads D'Argenzio, Rowan Robertson (Dio, DC4), Gonzo and Phil Sandoval (Armored Saint), Rudy Sarzo (Dio, Quiet Riot), Brett Scallions (Fuel), Pete Shoulder and Daniel Spree of Silverthorne, Steve Smyth (One Machine, Testament), Ernie Snair (The Loveless), Michael Spencer (Flotsam & Jetsam), Rufus Taylor (The Darkness), Brian Tichy (Whitesnake), Marq Torien (Bullet Boys), Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning), Scott Warren (Dio), Chas West (Westbound, Bonham), Brent Woods (Sebastian Bach), Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot), Roy Z (Westbound, Halford), August Zadra (Dennis DeYoung), actors Star Fields (Sons of Anarchy), Al Coronel (The Last Ship), Frankie Loyal (Mayans MC), James St. Vincent (Being, The Depths) and Susan Olsen, best known as Cindy Brady on the Brady Bunch, Sirius XM Liquid Metal host Jose Mangin and comedy stars Jeff Ross and Whitney Cummings. DJ Will, as he does every year, rocked the VIP pre-party music.
Also attending was eBay auction winner Dan Hayes of Stamford, CT, who was the winning bidder to play on Eddie Trunk's celebrity team that comprised Steven Adler, Geezer Butler, Dave Grohl and Brent Woods. The winning bidder of the KLOS-FM Radio eBay auction James Helgager joined their team that included Frank Kramer of the Frosty, Heidi and Frank morning show, David "Rock" Feinstein, Blasko, "Biggest Legal Eagle Metal Fan" Sweet James Bergener and comedy's Roastmaster General Jeff Ross.
The celebrity competition was the scene of fierce competition, ending with both of last year's top teams - captained by Eddie Trunk and Marc Ferrari respectively - defeated by a team led by Phil Buckman (Fuel, Petty Cash).
"I want to dedicate our win to my friend, the late, great Dean Schachtel. Without him, I never would have been a part of the Dio family," says Phil Buckman. "We had a great time, surrounded by a bunch of great people, for an amazing cause." The Dean Schachtel Award, named for the late Dio Cancer Fund board member, has been awarded each year to the individual bowler with the highest overall score. This year, it went to Chris Dritz of Capital Mortgage Services with an overall score of 216, which he assured Jason Belmonte is at the low end for him!
The Dio Cancer Fund presented Dr. David Wong, whose research team at the UCLA School of Dentistry is closing in on a simple, non-invasive saliva swab test for early cancer detection, with a check for an additional $25,000 toward their research. Dr. Wong thanked the Dio Cancer Fund for its support since 2016 that has financed the specific research of postdoctoral fellow Dr. Karolina Urbanowicz to pioneer research in the development of salivary biomarkers for gastric cancer detection and led to a number of groundbreaking outcomes. Their Saliva Liquid Biopsy Test for Early Cancer Detection received regulatory approval on March 22, 2019, and the financial support from the Dio Cancer Fund assisted his project in receiving additional funding from the National Institutes for Health to study biological markers in saliva to attempt to develop a tool for detecting stomach cancer and the NIH Common Fund Award to study the mechanism of early detection of stomach cancer in saliva. Dr. Urbanowicz is the recipient of the prestigious Debbie's Dream Foundation Award for Gastric Cancer Research by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
The Bowl For Ronnie is an evening of fun, food, a raffle drawing for prizes and memorabilia. and, of course, bowling with rockers and celebrities with open bowling prior to the celebrity competition and a VIP pre-party for lane sponsors, celebrities and their guests.
Highlights of the 2019 Bowl For Ronnie can be viewed below:
(Photos - Gene Kirkland)
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24 ноя 2019
EXMORTUS Tour Van & Trailer Destroyed In Black Ice Crash In Canada; GoFundMe Launched
 L.A.-based thrash/death/shred quartet, Exmortus, have issued the following message:
"While on tour on our way to Edmonton, Alberta from Vancouver, BC, Canada we lost control on black ice and crashed into and slid on the shoulder rail next to a ditch. Thankfully, no one is hurt but the van & trailer are ruined. The tour with Death Angel and Hellfire just started and we really don't wanna miss the rest of the dates. So, we would like to raise money for a new ride and trailer ASAP so that we may finish the tour. Please donate what you can! Anything helps! Every dollar counts!"
Find the GoFundMe page here.
The band's upcoming tour dates are listed below.
November
20 - Calgary, AB - Dickens
21 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
22 - Winnipeg, MB - Pyramids
23 - St. Paul, MN - The Amsterdam
25 - London, ON - London Music Hall
26 - Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace
27 - Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar
28 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey
29 - Quebec City, QC - L’Anti Bar & Spectacles
30 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
December
1 - New Bedford, MA - Vault @ Greasy Luck
3 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon
4 - Baltimore, MD - Otto Bar
5 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
6 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
7 - Tampa, FL - Brass Mug
8 - Orlando, FL - The Haven
10 - Lafayette, LA - Grant Street
11 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
12 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
13 - Dallas, TX - Tree’s
14 - Tulsa, OK - The Shrine
15 - Enid, OK - 1927 Event Center
17 - Albuquerque, NM - Launch Pad
18 - Mesa, AZ - Club Red
19 - West Hollywood, CA - Whiskey
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24 ноя 2019
NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Stresses Importance Of Music Education
 NIGHTWISH frontwoman Floor Jansen has stressed the importance of music education, saying that her "dedication at school" allowed her to become "more confident" in herself.
Earlier today, the Dutch singer tweeted: "If I hadn't had passionate music teachers in my high school, I might never have started singing. I was the bullied, insecure kid who dreamt of singing without knowing that I had a voice for it.
"Because of my dedication at school I dared to crawl out of my shell and started to sing! I became more confident of myself and made friends and was forever in love with music.
"Nothing is as wonderful and honest as making music together. Nothing connects as music can. Music education is therefore very important for many reasons."
Jansen will embark on a short solo tour of the Netherlands in January 2020. During the trek, she will perform songs that she originally sang during her recent appearance on the Dutch reality TV show "Beste Zangers" ("Best Singers"), as well as select tracks from her career.
Jansen made her live debut as the frontwoman of NIGHTWISH on October 1, 2012 at Showbox Sodo in Seattle, Washington following the abrupt departure of the band's lead singer of five years, Anette Olzon.
Jansen officially joined NIGHTWISH in 2013 and made her recording debut with the group on 2015's "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" album.
Earlier this year, when Jansen announced her participation in "Beste Zangers", she said: "This show is all about music and singing and despite the name, has nothing to do with whom is best. Seven singers participate and we will sing each other's music, but in our own style.
"I think it is great they asked me, as a metalhead, to be a part of this. As you might know about me, I think it is a pity that mainstream media in The Netherlands has avoided 'our music' for years and years. The 'stigma' metal makes that many great songs will never be heard by a larger audience.
"As an ambassador of good music, I think that everyone should have access to more diverse music, and then it is up to the listeners to decide whether they like it or not. This choice is not offered nowadays. Us metalheads know well what 'they' miss out on and because of this TV show I get a chance to share good music. I will also get challenged to dive into the genres and styles of the other singers, as they will be when they sing my music.
"I have always enjoyed diversity and I get a great opportunity to show this."
Last month, NIGHTWISH filmed the first music video for its forthcoming studio album. The disc is not expected to arrive before next spring.
Because of my dedication at school I dared to crawl out of my shell and started to sing! I became more confident of myself and made friends and was forever in love with music. 2/3
— Floor Jansen (@FloorJansen_) November 21, 2019
Nothing is as wonderful and honest as making music together. Nothing connects as music can. Music education is therefore very important for many reasons. 3/3
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24 ноя 2019
Watch JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Perform In Orlando
 Fan-filmed video footage of JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE performing on November 16 on Church Street in Orlando, Florida can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Yamato 227").
JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE features former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell and bassist-turned-guitarist Tony Montana (as a guitar player and keyboardist), as well as Dan McNay (MONTROSE) on bass, Robby Lochner (FIGHT) on guitar and Dicki Fliszar (BRUCE DICKINSON) on drums.
JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE's debut album, "He Saw it Comin'", was released in January 2017 and featured the singles "Blame It On The Night", "Sign Of The Times" and "Love Don't Live Here".
Russell sued his onetime GREAT WHITE bandmates in 2012 over their continued use of the GREAT WHITE name after Jack had taken a leave of absence from the band for medical reasons. A short time later, Russell was countersued by Mark Kendall, Michael Lardie and Audie Desbrow, claiming the vocalist's self-destructive behavior was damaging the GREAT WHITE name (they also alleged he was charging promoters less for his own touring version of GREAT WHITE). The parties settled in July 2013 without going to trial, with Russell now performing as JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE while the others are continuing as GREAT WHITE.
Two years ago, Russell said in an interview that he had no relationship with his former GREAT WHITE bandmates. "I wish them the best," he said. "I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Mark Kendall since we started the band back in 1978, when I was seventeen.
"It's sad, because we were really, really close at one time," he continued. "I'm sorry that it came to this. I really wish I could pick the phone up and call my friend, just to call him."
Russell said that didn't think Kendall had any desire to mend fences with him. "If it's meant to happen, it'll happen," he reasoned. "And I'd gladly welcome him back to my life with open arms on whatever level. Whether we ever play together or not, that's a whole another story, but I would love just to have his friendship, 'cause he's one of my oldest friends. We've been through everything together." | 0 | |
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24 ноя 2019
TOOL, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DEATH ANGEL Among GRAMMY AWARDS Nominees
 CANDLEMASS, DEATH ANGEL, I PREVAIL, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and TOOL are among the "Best Metal Performance" nominees at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on on January 26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and will broadcast live on the CBS television network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
"Best Metal Performance" nominees:
* CANDLEMASS - "Astorolus - The Great Octopus" (feat. Tony Iommi)
* DEATH ANGEL - "Humanicide"
* I PREVAIL - "Bow Down"
* KILLSWITCH ENGAGE - "Unleashed"
* TOOL - "7empest"
"Best Rock Performance" nominees:
* BONES UK - "Pretty Waste"
* GARY CLARK JR. - "This Land"
* BRITTANY HOWARD - "History Repeats"
* KAREN O & DANGER MOUSE - "Woman"
* RIVAL SONS - "Too Bad"
"Best Rock Song" (A Songwriter(s) Award) nominees:
* "Fear Inoculum" - TOOL, songwriters (TOOL)
* "Give Yourself A Try" - George Daniel, Adam Hann, Matthew Healy & Ross MacDonald, songwriters (THE 1975)
* "Harmony Hall" - Ezra Koenig, songwriter (VAMPIRE WEEKEND)
* "History Repeats" - Brittany Howard, songwriter (Brittany Howard)
* "This Land" - Gary Clark Jr., songwriter (Gary Clark Jr.)
"Best Rock Album" nominees:
"Amo" - BRING ME THE HORIZON
"Social Cues" - CAGE THE ELEPHANT
"In The End" - THE CRANBERRIES
"Trauma" - I PREVAIL
"Feral Roots" - RIVAL SONS
This year, HIGH ON FIRE was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 61st annual Grammy Awards, which was held on February 10 at Staples Center. HIGH ON FIRE was nominated for "Electric Messiah", the title track of its 2018 album.
Last year, the Recording Academy announced several changes to the awards process, most notably to the "General Field" categories — record of the year, album of the year, song of the year and best new artist — where the number of nominations was increased from five to eight. The Recording Academy also claims to have made greater efforts this year to diversify its voting body, reaching out to women and people of color specifically about becoming new members while requiring longtime members to re-qualify based on recent work.
The Grammys are voted on by approximately 13,000 Recording Academy members, who are comprised of artists, songwriters, producers and engineers. More than 21,000 recordings were submitted for Grammys consideration this year. For 2020 awards, music must have been released between October 1, 2018 and August 31, 2019 in order to be eligible.
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24 ноя 2019
MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Kickstart My Heart' Featured In Trailer For 'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run'
 MÖTLEY CRÜE's classic song "Kickstart My Heart" is featured in the trailer for "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run".
Due in theaters on May 22, 2020 via Paramount Pictures, the latest movie will be the first almost entirely CGI adaptation of the Nickelodeon TV series "SpongeBob SquarePants", which first premiered in 1999. It is the third SpongeBob movie, following on from 2004's "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" and 2015's "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water".
This is not the first time "Kickstart My Heart", from MÖTLEY CRÜE's 1989 album "Dr. Feelgood", has been featured in a film. Back in 2017, the song was included in the trailer for "The Lego Batman Movie". More recently, the track was heard in Planters's first-ever Super Bowl ad, which air this past February.
Last year, MÖTLEY CRÜE recorded four new songs for "The Dirt" movie, including the single "The Dirt (Est. 1981) (Feat. Machine Gun Kelly)", "Ride With The Devil", "Crash And Burn" and the band's own spin on Madonna's "Like A Virgin".
MÖTLEY CRÜE's last studio album was 2008's "Saints Of Los Angeles", which was followed by a 2009 "Greatest Hits" compilation.
In 2015, MÖTLEY CRÜE completed "The Final Tour", closing the book on the band's iconic career after performing a total of 164 shows in 72 markets, grossing over $100 million. | +1 | |
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24 ноя 2019
Trailer For DAVID ELLEFSON's Horror Film Dwellers, Starring DREW FORTIER, Streaming Now
 Ellefson Films, the new film production company run by Megadeth bassist David Ellefson and his business partner, music and film producer and industry exec Thom Hazaert, are partnering with musician, filmmaker, actor Drew Fortier (Zen From Mars, Her Name Was Christa) on an original horror film titled Dwellers, with Fortier writing, directing, and starring. Additionally, Hazaert and Ellefson are both set to appear in the film as featured cameos.
The plot for Dwellers is as follows: While shooting a documentary on the suspicious disappearances within the homeless community, a filmmaker and his crew go missing while uncovering a terrifying and vicious secret below the city's surface. The official trailer can be seen below:
David Ellefson and Drew Fortier recently appeared at Frightmare In The Falls, a horror convention in Niagara Falls, Canada where the pair participated in a Q&A panel, revealing behind the scenes details of their upcoming 2020 found footage horror film Dwellers. Video of the near hour-long chat can be seen below, courtesy of Convention Junkies:
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24 ноя 2019
FALLING IN REVERSE Releases Another New Song, 'Popular Monster'
 FALLING IN REVERSE has shared another new song and video — this time in the form of the video for "Popular Monster". Check it out below.
"'Popular Monster' is the voice inside my head, hoping you will listen," says frontman Ronnie Radke. "It's the story of a hero that's been falsely accused and torn down by society. It shows what happens when you get pushed too far. You become exactly what they say you are, exactly what they want you to be — a monster."
Earlier this year, FALLING IN REVERSE dropped the song "Drugs", which featuredSLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor. It marked the third track in a successful trilogy of standalone songs and also included "Losing My Life" and "Losing My Mind". The trifecta of videos has accumulated over 41 million combined views to date.
FALLING IN REVERSE's most recent full-length album, "Coming Home", is out now via Epitaph Records.
Earlier this month, FALLING IN REVERSE canceled a U.S. tour due to health issues related to guitarist Derek Jones' fiancée, Christina Cetta. | +4 | |
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24 ноя 2019
OZZY OSBOURNE Video Slot Machine Has Arrived
 Swedish casino game developer NetEnt has added another big-name branded game to its NetEnt Rocks lineup: a thrilling collaboration with global megastar, and lead singer of BLACK SABBATH, Ozzy Osbourne.
The Prince of Darkness is center stage in Ozzy Osbourne Video Slots, an electrifying slots masterpiece that is brought to life with illustrations of the era-spanning performer and licensed music from his back catalog as a solo artist.
It features Re-Spin and Free Spins with the action-packed Symbol Charge Up. Before the Re-Spin and each Free Spin, Symbol Charge Up is activated to award one or several features: Coin Win, Wild symbols, Multipliers or Symbol Upgrade.
Bonus Bet is there to make the features even more exhilarating. On activation, it boosts the chances of winning the features, adds one extra Free Spin, and increases the Multipliers.
"Ozzy is the archetypal rock star, whose name transcends the music industry," said Bryan Upton, NetEnt director of games. "He might be the Prince of Darkness, but he's had an incredibly colorful career and we are ecstatic to have worked with him for his latest gig. With its great game play and exciting theme, Ozzy Osbourne Video Slots will appeal to his fans as well as a wide cross section of slots players."
"We've been looking forward to Ozzy Osbourne Video Slots going live ever since we signed the partnership with NetEnt and we're delighted with the result," said Barry Drinkwater, chairman of Global Merchandising Services, Ozzy's merchandising and brand management partner.
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24 ноя 2019
INCITE Announce New Guitarist ELI SANTANA; UK Shows Booked For January
 US metal beasts, Incite, have announced eight headline UK shows in January 2020, in support of their latest album, Built To Destroy. The UK run kicks off on January 11 in Bournemouth and wraps up on January 20 in London. Incite will be joined on all dates by special guests Sworn Amongst and Death Remains.
Incite frontman Richie Cavalera states, "UK metalheads!! We’re starting 2020 real heavy with a killer headline run with our brothers in Sworn Amongst and Death Remains! These shows are going to be ragers, so don’t miss out!!! We will be announcing the European dates for this tour very soon!"
This will also be the first chance for UK fans to see Incite performing with their new guitarist (pictured above), who was revealed late last night as Eli Santana (Huntress, Holy Grail), replacing Dru Rome.
Richie adds, "Incite family, we welcome with a huge hell yes Eli Santana as our new guitar shredder. He brings an awesome vibe and incredible guitar skills to the band. We couldn’t be happier to see where this new chapter will take us!"
UK dates:
January
11 - Bournmouth, UK - The Anvil
12 - Bridgewater, UK - Cobblestones
15 - Edinburgh, UK - Bannermans
16 - Leeds, UK - Key Club
17 - Manchester, UK - Star & Garter
18 - Nottingham, UK - Alberts
19 - Exeter, UK - Cavern
20 - London, UK - O2 Islington Academy 2
(Photo - Incite)
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24 ноя 2019
Watch LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Perform With Industrial Supergroup PIGFACE
 Industrial/experimental supergroup PIGFACE, currently on their first tour in 14 years, has announced that LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe will continue with the band for the entirety of the tour, including a just-announced second matinee show in Chicago on November 30.
Blythe, who was originally scheduled to perform only on the first five dates of the tour, will join Martin Atkins (PIL, KILLING JOKE), Mary Byker (PWEI, GAYE BYKERS ON ACID), Curse Mackey (EVIL MOTHERS), En Esch (KMFDM), Lesley Rankine (SILVERFISH, RUBY), Charles Levi (MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT), Bobdog Catlin (EVIL MOTHERS), Bradley Bills (CHANT), Orville Kline (PORN AND CHICKEN), Greta Brinkman (MOBY, DRUGLORD), Dirk Flanigan (77 LUSCIOUS BABES) on all dates. Select shows will also feature appearances by Chris Connelly (REVOLTING COCKS, MINISTRY), Danny Carey (TOOL), Gaelynn Lea, Leanne Murray, Martin King (TEST DEPT.), Bruce Lamont (BRAIN TENTACLES), Fallon Bowman, Ali Jafri, Justin Pearson, Phil Owen, Betty X, Add-2, Jim Marcus, Krztoff, Jimi LaMort (MALHAVOC), Joe Letz, Laura Gomel, Jesse Hunt, Chris Harris, Mike Reidy, Roger Ebner, Leyla Royale and Joel Gausten.
"I can't believe it's been over 14 years since we were out on tour," says Atkins. "If anything, it feels more powerful, more connected, more dangerous, more exciting and more important than it ever has before. For all of us; band and audience included. The fact that Randy, Danny, Lesley, Mary, En Esch, Curse, everyone, gives so readily to this thing is nothing but amazing to me on a daily basis."
Says Blythe: "I am now doing the whole tour! Getting to play with people like Gaelynn Lea is one of the reasons I love being in PIGFACE so much! Let the industrial madness begin!"
PIGFACE was founded three decades ago with the premise of maintaining a revolving door lineup that included the heaviest hitters in industrial and alternative music. The group released six albums between 1991 and 2006. Between recording and touring, hundreds of musicians have counted themselves as members of PIGFACE. PIGFACE has remained relatively silent since 2009, with the exception two of shows in Chicago in 2016.
Due to overwhelming an overwhelming response to the band's Chicago show, a second matinee show has been added on the same day.
While at the shows, be sure to pick up a bag of PIGFACE's new Industrial Strength coffee, created in conjunction with Dark Matter Coffee, and keep an eye out for the official PIGFACE "Truth Will Out Stout" beer by Broken Bow Brewery. "Truth Will Out Stout" is a remarkably smooth and incredibly well-balanced American Stout with flavors of roasted malt and coffee accentuated by a hint of chocolate with a slightly dry finish.
PIGFACE tour dates:
Nov. 19 - New York, NY @ (le) poison rouge
Nov. 20 - Baltimore, MD @Baltimore Soundstage
Nov. 21 - Columbus, OH @ Skully’s Music-Diner
Nov. 22 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Nov. 23 - Jefferson, LA @ Southport Live Music & Party Hall
Nov. 24 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
Nov. 25 - Austin, TX @ Elysium
Nov. 26 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theatre OKC
Nov. 27 - Denver, CO @Summit Denver
Nov. 28 - Kansas City, MO @ recordBar
Nov. 29 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze
Nov. 30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall (Matinee and Evening shows) | 0 | |
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24 ноя 2019
Bassist SEAN MCNABB Quits LYNCH MOB
 Bassist Sean McNabb has announced his departure from LYNCH MOB.
McNabb made his exit official via a Twitter post on Tuesday (November 19). He wrote: "I'd like to thank all the fans that supported LYNCH MOB, & me being a part of it for the last eight years, and always. As of today I'll be stepping down from that position and wish everyone the best. Super proud of 'The Brotherhood' record & the live shows we did. God bless SM"
In addition to playing with LYNCH MOB, McNabb is known for his bass work with such bands as QUIET RIOT, DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE and HOUSE OF LORDS. He is also a TV and film actor, show host, writer, singer and composer, and he does a lot of charitable work.
In a 2018 interview with Bass Player magazine, McNabb admitted that bass was not his first instrument. "I started on cornet but I just couldn't get a sound," he said. "My brother was the drummer in a jazz band, and I always gravitated toward the rhythm section. I switched to bass shortly after that. My mother had a guitar, I started playing it with my fingers and it just kind of made sense."
Guitarist George Lynch recently confirmed that the next LYNCH MOB album will feature vocalist Andrew Freeman, who has been playing select shows with the group following last year's departure of Oni Logan.
LYNCH MOB's most recent album, "The Brotherhood", was released in September 2017 via Rat Pak Records.
I'd like to thank all the fans
that supported Lynch Mob, & me being a part of it
for the last eight years, and always. As of today I'll be stepping down from that position and wish everyone the best. Super proud of The "Brotherhood" record & the live shows we did.
God bless
SM pic.twitter.com/jFhocVEYja
— Sean McNabb (@SeanMcNabbLA) November 19, 2019 | 0 | |
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24 ноя 2019
HINDER Singer And Drummer Launch DANGEROUS HIPPIES
 HINDER drummer Cody Hanson and frontman Marshal Dutton have announced a new project under the moniker DANGEROUS HIPPIES. The idea for the new band unofficially started in 2011 when the two were working as a songwriting/production partnership, before Marshal joined HINDER. They were approached to write a song for a commercial that was similar to THE BLACK KEYS. Once it was finished and they started to share the end result, the feedback from friends inspired them to continue.
Hansen says: "We were very inspired and were having a blast, so we decided to write more in the same style. It seemed to come naturally and since it had a more raw feel, we could spend more time on writing and less time polishing in the studio."
Over the years, the DANGEROUS HIPPIES sound has grown and evolved into a mixture of several styles with elements of rock, pop, hip-hop, folk and reggae letting the duo spread their songwriting wings beyond the active rock they are best known for.
Today, DANGEROUS HIPPIES released their debut single, "Woah", available on all streaming platforms.
HINDER fans should not be worried. "DANGEROUS HIPPIES was never intended to be a replacement for HINDER," he explained. "HINDER will continue to tour. However, Marshal and I feel that we have grown as songwriters and producers. We don't want to be stuck in the box of the 'active rock' genre forever. We feel that it's time to get some of the music that we've been working on for so many years out to the world."
The guys have more than a full album's worth of material and are constantly writing. Since the music business has evolved so much since the early days of HINDER, they know the process of building a new project has changed significantly. Hansen adds: "We don't want this to be just another side project that releases a song/album and then disappears. We plan on taking the time to build this the right way and to build the fan base that will appreciate this new style of music." | 0 | |
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24 ноя 2019
PISSING RAZORS: 'Left For Dead' Music Video
 Texas metal outfit PISSING RAZORS has released its latest single and accompanying video, "Left For Dead". The track was mixed and mastered by Chris Collier (PRONG, KORN, WHITESNAKE) and is available on all digital platforms worldwide via Razor Records. The group is also currently putting finishing touches on its seventh full-length effort, "Eulogy Death March", tentatively set for release in early 2020.
PISSING RAZORS' current lineup features original members Eddy Garcia, Mat Lynch and Joe Rodriguez, along with newcomer Geo Gomez on bass.
The first single from the new disc, "Crushing Grip", was released in January.
PISSING RAZORS was formed by the Garcia brothers (Eddy and Danny) in the early '90s under the moniker BACK DOOR CYCLOPS, but changed its name to PISSING RAZORS in time for the release of the band's debut studio album, "Psycho Punko Metal Groove", in 1996. The CD was followed by "Pissing Razors", "Cast Down The Plague", "Fields Of Disbelief" (2000), "Where We Come From" (2001), the live record "Live In The Devil's Triangle" (2002) and the group's latest release, "Evolution", in 2003.
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24 ноя 2019
BONDED Feat. Former SODOM Members: 'Rest In Violence' Debut Album Due In January
 German thrash metallers BONDED, who feature in their ranks former SODOM members Bernd "Bernemann" Kost (guitar) and Markus "Makka" Freiwald (drums), will release their debut album, "Rest In Violence", on January 17, 2020 via Century Media Records.
To celebrate the announcement, the band has just released a new track, "Je Suis Charlie". Check out the music video directed by Nico Schiesewitz of Vizo Films below.
BONDED also features guitarist Chris Tsitsis (ex-SUICIDAL ANGELS), bassist Marc Hauschild and vocalist Ingo Bajonczak (ASSASSIN). The band has created nothing short of a highly versatile and hard-hitting thrash metal debut together with producer Cornelius Rambadt (SODOM, DISBELIEF, ONKEL TOM) at the Rambado Recording Studio in Essen, Germany.
BONDED said" "Hey Metalheadz! We are pleased to launch the first single from our upcoming album, 'Rest In Violence', for all of you today. The track is called 'Je Suis Charlie' and lyrically brings forth a straight message and upright statement for the freedom of speech and against any religious oppression! We really hope you will enjoy the song and its video clip directed by Nico Schiesewitz / Vizo Films. Stay tuned for more BONDED news soon."
"Rest In Violence" also showcases OVERKILL's Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth as guest vocalist as well as former KREATOR bass player Christian "Speesy" Giesler on the album's title track. The album artwork was created by Björn Gooßes of Killustrations (ABORTED, THE CROWN, CARNAL FORGE) and can be seen below.
"Rest In Violence" track listing:
01. Godgiven
02. Suit Murderer
03. Rest In Violence
04. Je Suis Charlie
05. The Rattle & The Snake
06. No Cure For Life
07. Where Silence Reverberates
08. Galaxy M87
09. Arrival
10. The Outer Rim
The album's limited first-pressing edition CD will come with O-Card packaging, a sticker and two inserted bonus tracks: "The Beginning Of The End" and "To Each His Own". The album is also available as LP on 180-gram vinyl, both on black vinyl as well as in the following limited colored editions:
* 200x copies White vinyl - CM Distro & Webshop
* 200x copies Dark Green vinyl - Nuclear Blast
* 100x copies Red vinyl - BONDED live shows
BONDED is:
Chris Tsitsis - Guitar
Marc Hauschild - Bass
Ingo Bajonczak - Vocals
Markus "Makka" Freiwald - Drums
Bernd "Bernemann" Kost - Guitar
SODOM bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such fired Kost and Freiwald in January 2018, explaining in a social media post that he wanted "to start all over again with fresh and hungry musicians." Kost and Freiwald later released a joint statement claiming that they were dismissed from the band by Tom via messaging platform WhatsApp even before Tom had a chance to hear any of the material the duo had been working on for the group's next album. | +1 | |
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24 ноя 2019
Listen To New JASTA Song 'Spilled Blood Never Dries' Featuring KIRK WINDSTEIN
 The name "Jamey Jasta" represents one of music's most prolific and powerful reputations. As the founder and frontman for Grammy-nominated monoliths HATEBREED alongside his countless collaborations with everyone from DJ Khaled and Lights to FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, Jasta's reputation extends well beyond music. From stints as the four-year host of MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" to his own popular podcast, the 2016-launched "The Jasta Show", he has become synonymous with both heavy music and hardcore culture.
Jasta will drop the new solo album "The Lost Chapters - Volume 2" on December 13.
To herald the arrival of this unique, fully collaborative release, Jasta has shared another track — "Spilled Blood Never Dries", featuring CROWBAR's Kirk Windstein.
The album also includes additional guest appearances from Max Cavalera (SOULFLY), Howard Jones (LIGHT THE TORCH), George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (CANNIBAL CORPSE), TRIVIUM's Matthew K. Heafy, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's Jesse Leach, and many more.
This new material is the first all-new music from Jasta since the release of HATEBREED's most recent album, "The Concrete Confessional", which spawned the band's biggest streaming hit to date, "Looking Down The Barrel of Today". Moreover, this new body of work stands as a unique release for the genre, given the entirely collaborative nature of guest vocalists and musicians that rotate throughout every song.
As Jasta explains: "It was overdue for another solo release since the last one had come out in 2017. The timing for new music is perfect. It was important to me for this new collection to have the compilation feel of the first one while maintaining its catchiness and dynamics."
"The Lost Chapters - Volume 2" track listing:
01. They Want Your Soul (Featuring George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher)
02. Return From War (Featuring Max Cavalera)
03. Strength To Draw The Line (Featuring Jesse Leach)
04. Cleansed By The Waves (Featuring Zoli Teglas)
05. When The Contagion Is You (Featuring Matthew K. Heafy)
06. Spilled Blood Never Dries (Featuring Kirk Windstein)
07. Heaven Gets What It Wants (Featuring Howard Jones)
08. Silence Is The Enemy (Featuring BillyBio)
09. Just Breathing (Featuring Frank Palmeri)
10. Our Guardian Angel (Featuring Phil Rind)
11. 13 Appears (Featuring Tommy Victor)
12. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due (Featuring Joey. Concepcion) | +6 | |
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24 ноя 2019
BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, DEEP PURPLE, METALLICA Members Featured In 'Come On Feel The Noize' Documentary
 Cleopatra Entertainment will release the German-produced documentary film "Come On Feel The Noize: The Story Of How Rock Became Metal" to VOD platforms on December 3 and a home entertainment DVD version on December 17.
Written and produced by Thore Vollert and directed by Jörg Sonntag, the 90-minute documentary covers the origins of the metal genre through on-camera interviews with metal's founding forefathers and current keepers of the flame, including Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN), Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE), Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH), Gene Simmons (KISS), James Hetfield (METALLICA) and Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE), among other notable legends.
The Hamburg, Germany-based Vollert And Sonntag skillfully combine these original artist interviews with exclusive, long-lost live footage and iconic album cover art from the late 1960s through today that depicts the evolution of one of the most durable and beloved musical genres that has survived for nearly half a century.
Cleopatra's English-language version of the film will be available in the territories of USA, Canada and Mexico.
To purchase on Amazon, click here. | +4 | |
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24 ноя 2019
KIRK HAMMETT And ROBERT TRUJILLO Perform METALLICA Medley At 'Play It Loud' Exhibit Launch In Cleveland: Video, Photos
 Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo performed a METALLICA medley at the launch of "Play It Loud: Instruments Of Rock & Roll" at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland on Thursday, November 21. Video footage and photos of their appearance can be seen below. Also available is a video interview with WKYC Channel 3.
Other musicians who appeared at the event were Don Felder, formerly of THE EAGLES, and Nancy Wilson of HEART. All special guests had instruments included in the iconic exhibit. According to Cleveland.com, Hammett joked that he hadn't seen his ESP "Spider 13" guitar in eight years, while Trujillo remembered playing his "Aztec De La Chloe" bass, which he collaborated on with his artist wife Chloe, on the "World Magnetic" tour.
"Play It Loud: Instruments Of Rock & Roll" celebrates the iconic musical instruments that gave rock and roll its signature sound. Co-organized with The Met, the exhibit offers a rare, in-depth look at the instruments that inspired the musicians and made possible the songs we know and love. "Play It Loud: Instruments Of Rock & Roll" is the largest single exhibit the Rock Hall has ever displayed and takes over four floors. Fans can expect spectacular new acquisitions and adaptations that make the show unique to its venue. Instruments showcased span from 1939 to today and many have never been displayed outside of their original concert performance settings.
From Bruce Springsteen's guitar to a flamboyant costume worn by Prince and psychedelic strings used by Jack Bruce of CREAM, fans can examine personal items up close.
The exhibit was previously on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Massive fun last night at the opening party for the “Play It Loud” exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland...
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24 ноя 2019
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23 ноя 2019
SLAVES Release 'Prayers' Video
 SLAVES — featuring drummer Zack Baker, guitarists Wes Richmond and Felipe Sanchez, bassist Colin Vieira, and new vocalist Matt McAndrew — have just released the brand new video for "Prayers".
"'Prayers' seemed like the best single to lead with from the upcoming LP," says McAndrew, the runner-up on Season 7 of NBC's smash hit "The Voice". "It's flashy, upbeat, and comes in swinging."
He continues: "There are so many different vibes on the album that it would be impossible to pick one that represents the record as a whole, but 'Prayers' is one of our favorites. It's a song about being in a relationship with someone that's going off the rails."
Earlier this year, SLAVES released another new single, "Heavier".
SLAVES are gearing up to release a new album in 2020. More information will be made available soon.
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23 ноя 2019
Video Premiere: AMARANTHE's 'GG6'
 Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE have released the official music video for the song "GG6". The track is taken from the band's fifth album "Helix", which was released in October 2018 through Spinefarm Records. The disc was recorded at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, EPICA, DELAIN). The follow-up to 2016's "Maximalism" marks the band's first release with DYNAZTY's Nils Molin, who officially joined AMARANTHE in July 2017 as the replacement for Jake E.
Guitarist Olof Mörck commented: "The 'Helix' album itself is a statement, a declaration and an assertion that we are here to stay, and that the songwriting and musicianship has been honed and maximized to the highest level yet on an AMARANTHE record. The process of composing this album with Elize [Ryd] was as inspiring as it was smooth, and from a composer's and arranger's perspective, a dream collaboration."
Vocalist and composer Elize Ryd offered her take, saying: "'Helix' describes the concept of how the past forms us and how life makes us become. No excuses, no regrets. We express the challenges and the uplifting moments in time, and all that in between with the sounds that we love. We want to dedicate this album to all the fighters and friends out there."
AMARANTHE will embark on a North American headlining tour in the summer/fall of 2020. The 37-date trek will kick-off at the Soundstage in Baltimore on August 20, 2020 and will make stops in Chicago, Vancouver and Denver before concluding on October 2, 2020 at the Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Support on the trek will come Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST and the Boston symphonic metal band SEVEN SPIRES.
With its foundations tracing back to 2008, AMARANTHE has released five albums thus far, consistently delivering hauntingly catchy tunes led by their unique three-part vocals. Within their arsenal of hit singles, a myriad tracks have been received very well via press and fans alike; having also gained countless plays on both radio stations around the globe and across streaming services (the group's songs have been streamed more than 100 million times on Spotify). A string of support tours has blazed AMARANTHE's trail in front of huge crowds as well as at their own headline concerts (the group impressively once performed in front of 10,000 fans at Liseberg, Gothenburg). They have kept working incredibly hard over the years, the latest product of which culminated in the form of "Helix", which achieved them some of their highest chart positions in the band's history.
Before AMARANTHE enter the studio once again, the sextet will embark on their Scandinavian "Helix" tour in November, followed by a support tour with Swedish metal giants SABATON alongside Finnish cello metallers APOCALYPTICA set to take place early next year. | +9 | |
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23 ноя 2019
GUNS N' ROSES' 'Not In This Lifetime' Tour Has Grossed More Than $580 Million
 According to Billboard, GUNS N' ROSES' "Not In This Lifetime" tour has grossed $584.2 million from 5,371,891 tickets sold at 158 concerts across six continents. The trek, which began three and a half years ago, concludes as the No. 3 highest-grossing tour in the history of Billboard Boxscore.
Launched in April 2016, "Not in This Lifetime" features classic-lineup members Slash, Duff McKagan and singer Axl Rose backed by guitarist Richard Fortus, drummer Frank Ferrer, keyboardist Dizzy Reed and second keyboardist Melissa Reese.
At least four other tours have topped $500 million in sales: U2's "360", THE ROLLING STONES' "A Bigger Bang", Ed Sheeran's "Divide" and COLDPLAY "A Head Full Of Dreams".
According to Pollstar, "Not In This Lifetime" topped $82 million in sales during 2018 alone, having grossed an average of $3.7 million per show over the course of the 24-date run.
About 70 people travel with the "Not In This Lifetime" show in addition to the truck drivers; that number goes upwards of five hundred, including the local workers, by show date once catering, security, etc. are factored in, according to the GN'R tour's production manager, Dale "Opie" Skjerseth.
GUNS kicked off its long-rumored and long-awaited reunion tour with a club show in Hollywood and appearances in Las Vegas and at California's Coachella festival.
Photo credit: Katarina Benzova
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23 ноя 2019
NIGHTWISH's MARCO HIETALA To Release English Version Of His Solo Album, 'Pyre Of The Black Heart', In January
 NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala (a.k.a. Marko Hietala) has signed with Nuclear Blast for the release of the English version of his solo album, "Pyre Of The Black Heart". The effort, which was issued in Finland this past May under the title "Mustan Sydämen Rovio", will arrive on January 24. Hietala describes the style of the LP as "hard prog", but to give his fans a first impression of what the new album is going to be like, he's also revealed the first single and video, "Stones".
In regards to the goal behind his solo album, Hietala comments: "Well, let's put it this way: NIGHTWISH is without any doubt my main band, and thanks to income from that direction, I don't have to be that commercially aware... What I mean is that when I was coming up with the ideas for this solo record, I was able to do simply anything without limits. So if I had a goal, it was to not have any kind of limits, but to prepare an unpredictable, spontaneous, adventurous, ferocious and intimate solo record. And now when I listen to the final album, I can say with my hand on my heart that I — or rather us — pulled it off... The record is a really diverse musical roller coaster ride that takes eager listeners into a world of strong emotions and deep feelings!"
Hietala went on to honor his skillful bandmates, saying: "Even if 'Pyre Of The Black Heart' is definitely my solo album, I didn't compose everything on my own. When the songwriting process was really in full swing, I kept sending all the ideas to my long-time collaborators Tuomas Wäinölä [guitar] and Vili Ollila [keyboards], and this ingenious two-some came up with great additions and arrangements, one after another. Drummer Anssi Nykänen — who is simply a wizard behind his set — completed the lineup like no other."
The track listing reads as follows:
01. Stones
02. The Voice Of My Father
03. Star, Sand And Shadow
04. Dead God's Son
05. For You
06. I Am The Way
07. Runner Of The Railways
08. Death March For Freedom
09. I Dream
10. Truth Shall Set You Free
Shortly after the album release, there will be a European Marko Hietala solo tour. "Come February... We simply can't wait to get out on the road!" he says. "It will be amazing to perform these solo songs for all those multinational friends of my music. I strongly recommend coming out to see my band during this run, titled 'Tour Of The Black Heart', as this will be my first and last European solo tour in a long time — or ever!"
Tour dates:
Feb. 02 - DE - Hamburg - Markthalle
Feb. 04 - DE - Frankfurt - Batschkapp
Feb. 06 - DE - Munich - Backstage
Feb. 07 - DE - Leipzig - der ANKER
Feb. 08 - PL - Wroclaw - Centrum Koncertowe A2
Feb. 09 - CZ - Prague - Roxy
Feb. 11 - HU - Budapest - Barba Negra
Feb. 13 - DE - Stuttgart - Im Wizemann
Feb. 14 - CH - Pratteln -c Z7
Feb. 16 - DE - Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle
Feb. 17 - NL - Amsterdam - Melkweg
Feb. 18 – FR - Paris - La Machine du Moulin Rouge | +6 | |
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23 ноя 2019
METALLICA Mourns Passing Of MUSIC FOR NATIONS Founder MARTIN HOOKER
 METALLICA has paid tribute to Martin Hooker, the founder of the influential British record label Music For Nations.
Launched in 1983, Music For Nations' importance cannot be underestimated. The label signed, exclusively distributed or collaborated with such artists as METALLICA, TOOL, SLAYER, OPETH, CRADLE OF FILTH, ANATHEMA, ENTOMBED, POISON, W.A.S.P. and Frank Zappa. They also entered into licensing agreements with some of the seminal labels, including Metal Blade, Peaceville and Rise Above.
Earlier today, METALLICA tweeted: "We were deeply saddened to hear that Martin Hooker, the man who formed Music For Nations - our first UK record label - back in 1983, had passed. Thanks to Martin's unwavering support, 'Kill 'Em All', 'Ride The Lightning'and 'Master Of Puppets' all went gold in the UK, and just as importantly, he and MFN helped make England a warm and welcoming place for us at a vital time in our career. Thank you for the love, support and memories Martin, rest in peace."
Music For Nations' catalog was absorbed by Sony subsidiary Zomba Records when it folded in 2004.
Sony revived Music For Nations in 2016, hiring Visible Noise founder Julie Weir to run the imprint.
We were deeply saddened to hear that Martin Hooker, the man who formed Music For Nations - our first UK record label - back in 1983, had passed. pic.twitter.com/InvInkabdV
— Metallica (@Metallica) November 21, 2019
Thanks to Martin’s unwavering support, KEA, RTL and MOP all went gold in the UK, and just as importantly, he and MFN helped make England a warm and welcoming place for us at a vital time in our career. Thank you for the love, support and memories Martin, rest in peace.
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23 ноя 2019
A DAY TO REMEMBER Releases Music Video For New Song, 'Resentment'
 Ocala, Florida rock act A DAY TO REMEMBER has unleashed its brand new single, "Resentment". The hard-hitting track is available to stream and download starting today. The band has also shared an official music video for the song, directed by Jeb Hardwick. Watch it below.
"Resentment" is the second single A DAY TO REMEMBER has shared from its forthcoming full-length, "You're Welcome", expected in the coming months via Fueled By Ramen.
A DAY TO REMEMBER frontman Jeremy McKinnon said: "'Resentment' was one of the first songs written for 'You're Welcome' and always stuck with me as one of my favorites. In terms of writing and production, it ended up being one of the closest songs to the original inspiration behind the record — melding modern influences into that same ADTR formula. I think it's a perfect mix of where we've been and where we’re going. I just thought describing 'Resentment' like a wildfire was perfect, and the video is a direct representation of that because it hurts more than just you, if you let it."
"Resentment" follows "You're Welcome"'s lead single, "Degenerates", which was released in August ahead of A DAY TO REMEMBER's main-stage performances at the U.K.'s Reading and Leeds festivals. Prior to the release of "Degenerates", A DAY TO REMEMBER surprised fans when the band was featured on Marshmello's single "Rescue Me", marking the group's first new music since 2016's acclaimed "Bad Vibrations".
Tomorrow night, A DAY TO REMEMBER will wrap its massive "The Degenerate Tour" with support from I PREVAIL, BEARTOOTH and CAN'T SWIM. The Live Nation-produced 36-city trek kicked off in October with the fifth installment of the band's own Self Help Festival San Bernardino, and saw them perform to sold-out crowds across North America. Next week, A DAY TO REMEMBER will return to Florida for four sold-out homecoming shows at House Of Blues Orlando on November 26, 27, 29, and 30 with special guests UNDEROATH. The band will also host a homecoming pop-up shop featuring new limited-edition custom merch, classic throwback designs, and an A DAY TO REMEMBER museum at Dirty Laundry on November 25 and 26.
A DAY TO REMEMBER will return to the road next month for a run of shows in Australia. The band was also just announced on the 2020 lineups for Lollapalooza Argentina, Lollapalooza Chile and Lollapalooza Brazil, and is expected to tour extensively throughout next year.
Over the course of the past several years, each of A DAY TO REMEMBER's releases has hit No. 1 on Billboard's rock, indie and/or alternative charts. They've sold more than a million units, racked up over 400 million Spotify streams and 500 million YouTube views, garnered two gold-selling albums and singles (and one silver album in the U.K.) and sold out entire continental tours, amassing a global fanbase whose members number in the millions. All of which explains why Rolling Stone called them "An Artist You Need To Know."
A DAY TO REMEMBER is: Jeremy McKinnon (vocals), Alex Shelnutt (drums), Kevin Skaff (guitar, vocals), Neil Westfall (guitar, vocals) and Joshua Woodard (bass). | +2 | |
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23 ноя 2019
Listen To New THE WHO Song 'I Don't Wanna Get Wise'
 "I Don't Wanna Get Wise", a brand new song from THE WHO, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's first album in 13 years, titled "Who", which due for release on December 6 (pushed back from the previously announced November 22).
THE WHO has one of the greatest rock legacies in music history — they're one of the all-time great live bands, have sold over 100 million records worldwide and scored nine U.S. and 10 U.K .top ten albums and 14 U.K. top 10 singles in a career spanning six decades.
The songs on "Who" cover a myriad of subjects, including the Grenfell Tower fire, musical theft, spirituality, reincarnation, the power of memory and "an old rock star that has lost his marbles." Singer Roger Daltrey rates it amongst their strongest.
"I think we've made our best album since 'Quadrophenia' in 1973," he said. "Pete [Townshend, guitar] hasn't lost it — he's still a fabulous songwriter, and he's still got that cutting edge."
Added Townshend: "This album is almost all new songs written last year, with just two exceptions. There is no theme, no concept, no story, just a set of songs that I (and my brother Simon) wrote to give Roger Daltrey some inspiration, challenges and scope for his newly revived singing voice.
"Roger and I are both old men now, by any measure, so I've tried to stay away from romance, but also from nostalgia, if I can. I didn't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable. Memories are okay, and some of the songs refer to the explosive state of things today.
"I made new home studio demos of all these songs in the summer of 2018 using a wide collection of instruments old and new. We started recording as THE WHO in March 2019, and have finished now in late August just in time to make some vinyl — maybe even some cassettes — ready for release in November."
Two songs on the record — the epic "Ball And Chain" and string-laden "Hero Ground Zero" — recently got their world premiere when the band played with a 40-piece orchestra to a packed Wembley Stadium. Spring 2020 will see the band embarking on a U.K. tour featuring an orchestra.
"Who" track listing:
01. All This Music Must Fade
02. Ball And Chain
03. I Don't Wanna Get Wise
04. Detour
05. Beads On One String
06. Hero Ground Zero
07. Street Song
08. I'll Be Back
09. Break The News
10. Rockin' In Rage
11. She Rocked My World
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23 ноя 2019
AVATARIUM Release Official Lyric Video For New Song "Lay Me Down"; The Fire I Long For Album Out Now
 Doom metal wizards, Avatarium, have released their new dark gospel, The Fire I Long For, via Nuclear Blast. A lyric video for the song "Lay Me Down" can be found below.
Founded in 2012 by Leif Edling of Candlemass, Avatarium soon saw the arrival of Marcus Jidell (producer Candlemass) and Jennie-Ann Smith who brought an air of charisma with her soulful grace. By now, the band has become an entity of its own and while Leif still contributed three songs for the new album, the band’s current nucleus consists of Marcus and Jennie-Ann, who are accompanied on this record by organist Rickard Nilssonand new drummer Andreas ‘Habo’ Johansson (The Doomsday Kingdom). Together, this open-minded, yet doom-laden collective draws elements of folk, jazz and psychedelic brilliance into a grandiose amalgamation that manages to maintain an almost pop-like elegance.
Recorded at Studio DeepWell in Stockholm, the album was produced by Marcus Jidell, mixed by Grammy Award winner Niklas Flyckt and mastered by Svante Forsback (Rammstein).
The new album is available in the following formats:
- Limited Digipak
- Vinyl
* Black Vinyl In Sleeve
* White Vinyl In Sleeve
* Gold Vinyl In Sleeve
- Download
Secure your copy here.
Tracklisting:
"Voices"
"Rubicon"
"Lay Me Down"
"Porcelain Skull"
"Shake That Demon"
"Great Beyond"
"The Fire I Long For"
"Epitaph Of Heroes"
"Stars They Move"
"Lay Me Down" lyric video:
"Voices" visualizer:
"Rubicon" video:
The band have announced their first two shows in support of the new album, which will take place in Sweden. More touring will be announced soon.
January
10 - Stockholm, Sweden - Nalen
11 - Göteborg, Sweden - Pustervik
Lineup:
Jennie-Ann Smith - Vocals
Marcus Jidell - Guitar
Andreas ‘Habo’ Johansson - Drums
Rickard Nilsson - Organ
Mats Rydström - Live Bass
(Photos - Alex Hinchcliffe)
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23 ноя 2019
MAGNUM Premier Lyric Video For New Single "Not Forgiven"
 British rock icons, Magnum, have released a new digital single and lyric video today. The new song, "Not Forgiven", is taken from the forthcoming studio album, The Serpent Rings. You can watch the lyric video below.
Magnum have recorded eleven new songs which feature all the traditional strengths of the British act and also live up to the band’s ambition to explore a more rock-oriented direction. The new album, The Serpent Rings, presents Magnum the way the musicians themselves like it: rocking and at the same time melodic, straightforward but also a little playful, powerful as well as sensitive with enchanted lyrics but also with a socio-critical approach.
The Serpent Rings was recorded by the Magnum line-up consisting of guitarist Tony Clarkin, vocalist Bob Catley, keyboardist Rick Benton and drummer Lee Morris, plus their latest addition, bassist Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69, Place Vendome, Unisonic, among others), who joined the fold to replace Al Barrow.
The Serpent Rings will be released on January 17 via Steamhammer/SPV as CD digipak, 2LP gatefold version, limited box set, download and stream. Pre-order here.
Tracklisting:
"Where Are You Eden?"
"You Can't Run Faster Than Bullets"
"Madman Or Messiah"
"The Archway Of Tears"
"Not Forgiven"
"The Serpent Rings"
"House Of Kings"
"The Great Unknown"
"Man"
"The Last One On Earth"
"Crimson on the White Sand"
"Not Forgiven" lyric video:
Album teaser:
Magnum’s major European tour has been scheduled to start in March 2020, initially with a number of headlining shows, to be continued by a first-rate package together with Gotthard from Switzerland. This extremely successful collaboration first passed the litmus test a few years ago, and Clarkin, Catley & Co. are very enthusiastic: “Along with some classic numbers, we will also present four or five songs from The Serpent Rings,” the band promises, providing even more reasons for their fans to mark the dates in their calendars. Find Magnum's tour itinerary here.
(Photo - Rob Barrow Photography)
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