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31 àâã 2024
SPECTRAL WOUND Stream Full Album “Songs Of Blood and Mire”, Out Today
 Today, on August 23, 2024, black metal act SPECTRAL WOUND unveil their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, “Songs Of Blood and Mire”, as a follow-up to the critically acclaimed “A Diabolic Thirst” (2021).
The band has made the album available for streaming in its entirety on the Profound Lore YouTube channel.
Montreal, Québec -based SPECTRAL WOUND play black metal. Furious and visceral, untrammelled by esoteric posture or grasping idealism. It is music for the poisoned, the futile, the debauched and profane. The blooming of a flower of corruption, torn by cold winds.
Following the raw early offering of “Terra Nullius” (Arcane Angels/Out of Season 2015) SPECTRAL WOUND continued their path of creeping, opulent decay and searing melody, weaving strands of Métal noir Québécois with the weft of the Scandinavian canon. Refining its sound over “Infernal Decadence” (Vendetta, 2018) and the towering, exultant melancholy of “A Diabolic Thirst” (Profound Lore, 2021), with “Songs Of Blood and Mire” (Profound Lore 2024) the band delivers an elegy of the void, seething with the venom and clamour of an ever-emptying world.
Track listing:
Fevers and Suffering
At Wine-Dark Midnight in Mouldering Halls
Aristocratic Suicidal Black Metal
The Horn Marauding
Less and Less Human, O Savage Spirit
A Coin Upon the Tongue
Twelve Moons in Hell
“Songs Of Blood and Mire” was recorded and mixed by Patrick McDowall (Guitarist in Spectral Wound) at his studio Black Gate and mastered by James Plotkin. The album is out now via Profound Lore Records.
Released in CD, vinyl LP, tape and digital formats, the album is available for purchase at: https://linktr.ee/songsofbloodandmire
European album release shows:
October 24th – London, UK
October 25th – Copenhagen, DK
October 26th – Leipzig, DE
October 27th – Maastricht, NL @Samhain Festival – SOLD OUT
SPECTRAL WOUND are:
Jonah – vocals
Illusory – drums
Patrick – guitars
Sam – bass
A.A. – guitars
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31 àâã 2024
AWAKE THE DREAMER Announce New Album “Holocene” & Release Video for New Single ‘Take My Hand’
 Swedish metalcore act Awake The Dreamer have announced their new album Holocene, due for release on 27th September via Arising Empire. The band have also released their new single ‘Take My Hand’.
Pre-order Holocene here: https://arisingempire.com/holocene
‘Take My Hand’ blends haunting melodies and powerful riffs, complemented by dynamic vocals that weave through a narrative of internal struggle and emotional turmoil. This track not only sets the tone but also highlights the band’s evolved sound, seamlessly integrating raw post-hardcore energy with melodic elements.
‘Take My Hand’ is available now on all major streaming platforms and serves as a compelling introduction to what fans can expect from Holocene. The upcoming album promises to explore deeper themes and showcase Awake the Dreamer‘s firm hold on the metal scene, with their innovative sound and powerful storytelling.
Formed through childhood and high school friendships in 2015, Stockholm-based quartet Awake The Dreamer released their Grow EP the following year, leading to tours in Europe and Asia alongside bands including Ice Nine Kills, Northlane, Adept and Crystal Lake.
In 2019, Awake The Dreamer released their debut album Damaged Souls via Arising Empire. The 10-track release featured guest appearances from Adept‘s Robert Ljung (‘Vigilant’) and Crystal Lake’s Ryo Kinoshita in (‘Atmosphere’).
Building on their robust musical journey, Awake The Dreamer are set to elevate their artistic expression with the release of their upcoming album Holocene. This new record promises to deepen their exploration of intense emotions and complex themes, setting a new benchmark for their signature sound in the metal scene. | 0 | |
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31 àâã 2024
Watch JEFF YOUNG And SHERRI KLEIN Perform CHRISTOPHER CROSS Hit "Ride Like The Wind" On The Streets Of Las Vegas; Video
 Kings Of Thrash/ex-Megadeth guitarist, Jeff Young, has posted footage of he and vocalist Sherri Klein performing the Christopher Cross hit, "Ride Like The Wind", on the streets of Las Vegas.
Says Jeff:
1. "This song, RULES. Thanks Christopher for such a fine jam."
2. "What happens in Vegas, shouldn't always stay in Vegas..."
Kings Of Thrash recently announced their "Anarchy In The UK" tour with special guests Andry and Hellgrimm. The tour is set to kick off October 24 and run through November 2. This tour will feature none other than Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, drummer Fred Aching and vocalist/guitarist Chaz Leon.
The tour promises an electrifying experience for fans as Kings Of Thrash makes its debut in the United Kingdom, paying homage to the birthplace of heavy metal. This tour holds special significance as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking album Youthanasia, platinum (US) and gold (UK) a milestone in Ellefson's illustrious career.
"We are super thrilled to finally bring Kings Of Thrash to the UK, in many ways the origins of heavy metal," said David Ellefson. "Even more so, celebrating some highlights of the 30th anniversary of the 'Youthanasia' album. The UK has been such a fantastic supporter for more than 40 years of our music, so it'll be great to bring to our fans rare tracks and highlights of some of the most monumental albums in thrash metal history."
Says Jeff Young, “I can’t wait to get back to the UK! The last time I played there was with Megadeth in 1988 at Castle Donington for the “Monsters of Rock” festival, so this return trip is long overdue!”
In addition to commemorating the Youthanasia anniversary, the tour will also showcase select cuts from"Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good, So Far...So Good... So What!, and Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? promising an unforgettable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The "Anarchy In The UK" tour will be a testament to Kings Of Thrash's enduring legacy and their unwavering commitment to delivering high-octane performances that captivate audiences worldwide.
Limited edition VIP upgrades, Stage Used basses, Best Of The West on CD digipack and LP will be available. For ticket information and tour updates, visit KingsOfThrash.com.
Dates are as follows:
October
24 - The Camden Underworld - London, England
26 - The Waterloo Music Bar - Blackpool, England
27 - Old Fire Station - Carlisle, England
28 - La Belle Angele - Edinburgh, Scotland
29 - Opium Live! - Dublin, Ireland
30 - Limelight 1 - Belfast, N.Ireland
November
1 - Corporation - Sheffield, England
2 - Academy 3 - Manchester, England
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31 àâã 2024
AEROSMITH's TOM HAMILTON: 'This Isn't The First Time Black Clouds Have Been On Our Horizon'
 In a new interview with AARP, Tom Hamilton spoke about AEROSMITH's recent announcement that he and his bandmates were finished with touring for good due to Steven Tyler's vocal injury. Asked how much hope AEROSMITH has of future activities on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being "doubtful we'll do anything" and 10 being "Yes, we'll be doing something", the AEROSMITH bassist said: "On the hope scale, I'm somewhere between 7 and 9. We won't be doing any tours from now on, but I'll always have hope that other types of opportunities will come along. This isn't the first time black clouds have been on our horizon — and somehow the sun managed to come out. Time and hope are all we have at the moment."
But when asked about the possibility of AEROSMITH doing more Las Vegas residencies, Hamilton said that although he loved the band's time in Sin City, "I have doubts that there are any more in the future." He also seemingly poured cold water on the idea that AEROSMITH could record a new album, saying "so far there hasn't been any talk" about going back into the studio, 12 years after AEROSMITH released its last LP, "Music From Another Dimension!"
Despite the fact that AEROSMITH will never tour again, Hamilton said that he holds out hope he and his bandmates can keep AEROSMITH alive.
"Steven has a way of powering through challenges like this one," Tom said. "He's done it before. You never know. We won't be touring, but there are a lot of other ways to be and do AEROSMITH."
The legendary Massachusetts rockers made the announcement that they were retiring from touring on August 2 — nearly one year after the now-76-year-old singer fractured his larynx during a September 2023 show.
Earlier this month, Hamilton told Charlie Kendall's Metalshop about AEROSMITH's decision to retire from touring: "First let me start by clearing up some information on Steven's injury. We were playing the third show of our 'Peace Out' tour last September. During the third song of the set Steven had a fall that resulted in a fracture to his larynx. Somehow he finished the show. Don't ask me how. It's a testament to his strength and desire to give the people what they came for. It wasn't a case of him blowing his throat out by doing something wrong. He has been healing well and working his ass off to get ready to go back out on the road but it just wasn't possible. We don't know what the future holds but it won't include touring."
Asked how much of the decision to retire from touring was made by the management as opposed to the bandmembers themselves, Tom said: "The decision was made by the team which includes the band and our dedicated management."
Hamilton went on to say that AEROSMITH's "magnificent crew and everyone who works for the band were informed" of the band's decision "within a day or two."
Tom also shot down the possibility of AEROSMITH carrying on with another singer, as there had been talk about doing a decade and a half ago when AEROSMITH fell out with Tyler after a canceled tour and Steven's stated intention to work for two years on a solo project. Tyler subsequently entered rehab for an addiction to painkillers.
"There's been no talk at all about going on the road with another singer," Hamilton stated. "I can't imagine it."
Asked what he will do now that AEROSMITH will no longer tour, Tom said: "I'm sure all of us have music in our future and it will manifest itself in ways that we haven't planned yet. I've been playing in a band with some good friends. We have a bunch of really good songs and we hope to be putting them out soon and hopefully doing some gigs."
In AEROSMITH's original retirement announcement, the band wrote: "As you know, Steven's voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. We've seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible.
"We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision - as a band of brothers - to retire from the touring stage," the statement continued. "We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time."
The band also thanked its fans for their constant support.
"Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades," the statement read. "Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock 'n' roll history."
"It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours. In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives," the statement continued.
The "Peace Out" tour came to a halt after what turned out to be a final gig in Elmont, New York on September 9, 2023. That show came just three dates into the trek, which was supposed to last through February 2024. Tyler said in a statement at the time that the injury caused bleeding but that he hoped he and his AEROSMITH bandmates would be back on the road after postponing a few shows.
The rescheduled "Peace Out" tour was due to begin September 20 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with special guests THE BLACK CROWES.
Tickets for remaining dates of the "Peace Out" tour will be refunded through Ticketmaster. If fans purchased tickets through a third-party reseller like StubHub or SeatGeek, refunds will be available through that point of purchase.
Tyler released a solo LP in 2016.
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31 àâã 2024
D-A-D Releases New Single 'Keep That Mother Down'
 Danish hard rock veterans D-A-D have released the official video for the song "Keep That Mother Down". The track is taken from the band's thirteenth album, titled "Speed Of Darkness", slated for release on October 4, 2024 via AFM Records.
D-A-D, which celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier this year, has written 40 songs since its last album, "A Prayer For The Loud", released in 2019. Out of these songs, the four musicians have selected 14 of the best ones for "Speed Of Darkness".
D-A-D vocalist/guitarist Jesper Binzer states: "I am totally stoked about this new collection of songs. I can't wait for the fans to hear this album. It is so much D-A-D — and so much better!"
D-A-D drummer Laust Sonne adds: "I think that we have taken a collective step up, on many parameters, with 'Speed Of Darkness'. We have never played better than we do on this album. Our songwriting is top notch, and this collection of songs is our strongest in many years. Sound- and production-wise, we have cared deeply for every little detail. It has both power and finesse. All of this makes us sleep soundly at night and just look forward to presenting 'Speed Of Darkness' in its entirety to all of our fans."
"Speed Of Darkness" track listing:
01. God Prays To Man
02. 1st, 2nd & 3rd
03. The Ghost
04. Speed Of Darkness
05. Head Over Heels
06. Live By Fire
07. Crazy Wings
08. Keep That Mother Down
09. Strange Terrain
10. In My Hands
11. Everything Is Gone Now
12. Automatic Survival
13. Waiting Is The Way
14. I'm Still Here
Teaming up with producer Nick Foss once again, D-A-D guitarist Jacob Binzer reveals: "He says that this is the strongest pool of songs in a long time, and he has, after all, been in the game since 1988." Jacob adds that he agrees with the producer: "Although you can't really judge albums before one to two years after their release, I also think that this is a strong pool. Some of these songs have surprised me positively while we recorded them, and that is very promising."
Jesper Binzer agrees with his brother: "For the first time in three to four albums, I am totally excited about our material, and I look forward to going into the studio every single day. We have an excess of both songs and ideas, and this is a place that I have wanted to reach with the last three to four D-A-D albums. It's crazy how things are circular that way. I thought that everything was done, and I thought that we were just old guys who were doing whatever we could, but a new necessity has arisen."
Jesper adds that cooperation is the operative word: "There is no Kim Larsen (a famous Danish musician) in D-A-D, but four Franz Beckerlees. We are forced to cooperate, since none of us can do it all, and that's also beautiful. New flowers are added to the bouquet every time we gather up in the studio."
"Speed Of Darkness" was mastered by Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, POWERWOLF). D-A-D drummer Laust Sonne says: "Jacob Hansen is really good at producing drum sounds, and he has a recording room designed for drums. There are not a lot of studios like that left out there, as most of it is done on computers in people's living rooms these days. It is hard for drummers like me, who hit hard and make a lot of cymbal noise, to find studio people trained for it, but Jacob is one of them. The more I let loose, the better I sounded, so that was really awesome." | +2 | |
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31 àâã 2024
ALICE COOPER Performs "No More Mr. Nice Guy" At Hellfest 2022; Official Live Video Released
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earMUSIC has released an official live video of Alice Cooper performing his classic, "No More Mr. Nice Guy", live at the 2022 edition of France's Hellfest. Watch the clip below:
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31 àâã 2024
FEUERSCHWANZ Live At Summer Breeze 2024; Pro-Shot Video Of Full Performance Streaming
 On August 16, Feuerschwanz performed at the 2024 edition of Germany's Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl. You can now watch professionally-filmed footage of the band's full set, courtesy of ARTE Concert.
Setlist:
"SGFRD Dragonslayer"
"Memento Mori"
"Untot im Drachenboot"
"Metfest"
"Bastard von Asgard"
"Valhalla Calling"
"Ultima Nocte"
"Schubsetanz"
"Kampfzwerg"
"Berzerkermode"
"Highlander"
"Uruk-Hai"
"Dragostea Din Tei"
"Die Hörner Hoch"
"Warriors of the World United"
"Rohirrim"
"Das Elfte Gebot"
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31 àâã 2024
CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist JANNE WIRMAN Gives A Tour Of Bodom Bar & Sauna (Video)
 As fans continued to mourn the death of Children Of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho, who passed away in December 2020 at the age of 41, remaining members Jaska Raatikainen, Janne Wirman, and Henkka Seppälä shared the following announcement about an unexpected, but altogether welcome venture aimed at preserving the band's legacy: They opened the Bodom Bar & Sauna in Espoo, Finland in November 2022.
A&P Reacts caught up with Wirman to discuss the inspiration behind creating Bodom Bar & Sauna, the possibility of expanding beyond Finland's borders, and Children Of Bodom's legacy. In addition, Wirman gave a tour of the bar. Check it out below along with the previously released interview.
Following is the band's original announcement for the launch of Bodom Bar & Sauna:
"We toured actively from 1998 until 2019. We have visited a bar in almost every town we ever played in. From Hard Rock Café Tokyo to a dive bar in the outskirts of Milwaukee. Everything from the legendary Rainbow Bar and Grill in West Hollywood to the Crobar in London UK.
Almost everyone in our profession dreams of opening their own bar at some point and we were no exception. When the active career of CoB was already coming to an end we started looking into it a bit more seriously. We had a warehouse full of memorabilia and we thought that a lot of people would want to see some of this stuff that used to be and still was very meaningful to us and the career of the band.
A thought of a museum felt a bit foreign but an idea of a bar that works as a museum displaying our gear and memorabilia seemed quite natural at this point. We had almost given up on this dream when the power duo of Jykä Peltonen and Kimmo Helistö emerged and were ready to provide us with their know how in the matter. Together we will build this unholy concoction of hard rock café and dive bar with a lot of Bodom in it. The new HQ of CoB will combine a museum and a bar but also include the possibility to experience the Finnish sauna culture. Situated naturally in Espoo only a stone´s throw away where the band started their career.
Bodom Bar & Sauna is being built in Espoo into a location with easy access to a Metro station. The establishment will also include three saunas. There will be no entry fee to the Bar and no age limit. There will be a fee for the sauna experience. We will open the Bar on 10.11.22."
Bodom Bar & Sauna opened according to plan, and some attendees have posted photos from their visit, which can be viewed below. In addition, Tuonela caught up with Raatikainen, Wirman and Seppälä to discuss the venture. Check it out below.
Follow Bodom Bar & Sauna on Facebook for updates as they emerge.
Top photo by Mika Jussila
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31 àâã 2024
SANKT VELTEN Announce New Lineup; "What If" Single And Lyric Video Released
 Sankt Velten is the musical alter ego of Arnd, guitarist and original member of the German Essen-based thrashers, Darkness. Sankt Velten releases a new single and announces a changed lineup with a new bass player (formerly Holy Moses).
Sankt Velten's debut album, The Discreet Charm Of Evil, released in 2019, has received consistently good reviews. After a five-year break due to the pandemic and various lineup changes that made new productions, concerts and tours impossible, the band with Arnd and original member Eldar Ibrahimovic (War-Head, Definat) has found a new member.
The new man on bass is none other than Tom Becker, who recorded the successful album, The New Machine Of Liechtenstein, as bassist for German thrashers Holy Moses, he was bassist for Angel Dust and has played with greats such as Jörg Michael (Running Wild, Saxon, Stratovarius, among others), Matthias Moser (S.A.D.O.) and Leszek Szpigiel (Mekong Delta, Scanner).
Tom and Sankt Velten, aka Arnd, already know each other from the Darkness days, they recorded the Darkness album Defenders Of Justice together.
“What If” is the first single by Sankt Velten in the new lineup as a trio, recorded and produced by Eldar and Tom. Sankt Velten remain true to their style and are best categorized as speed and power metal, with a dash of NWOBHM. Watch the official lyric video below:
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31 àâã 2024
Complete MINDLESS SINNER Discography Now Available On Cassette Via Jawbreaker Records
 Jawbreaker Records are proud to announce the release of three new tapes from Mindless Sinner, thus making the complete discography of this forerunner of Swedish heavy metal available on cassette for the first time ever.
Swedish heavy metal legends Mindless Sinner are mostly known for being one of the most important bands of the First Wave Of Swedish Heavy Metal (FWOSHM/FVASHM) movement and for their cult 80s releases – the 1983 EP Master Of Evil and the 1986 debut full length album, Turn On The Power.
By the end of the 80s, Mindless Sinner called it quits and it took until 2015 for the original lineup to reunite once more. Since then, two new full length albums have materialized – The New Messiah (2015) and Poltergeist (2020) – with great songs that are on level with the 80s material. These two albums are now finally getting their well deserved cassette treatment through Jawbreaker Records, together with the 2018 live album Keeping It True.
Each of the three new tapes is limited to just 100 copies, so be quick or be dead. Released in conspiracy with Turborock Productionsere, who has designed the incredible layout of this release.
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31 àâã 2024
HUSQWARNAH Unleash New Single ‘Reincarnation of Sin Pt. II’ from Upcoming Album
 Italian death metal act HUSQWARNAH unveil their new punishing single “Reincarnation Of Sin Pt. II“. The song features Enrico Di Lorenzo from HIDEOUS DIVINITY. Stream it HERE.
HUSQWARNAH‘s sophomore album, “Purification Through Sacrifice”, is set for release September 16th 2024 via Time To Kill Records.
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. To Protect And Severe
03. Wheel Of Torture
04. Lawn Mower Massacre
05. Graboids
06. Mass Grave
07. Reincarnation Of Sin Pt. II
08. Soldier 039
09. Tower Of Suicide
10. The Jackal’s Grin
11. Outro
Pre orders:
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/husqwarnah
https://husqwarnah.bandcamp.com/album/purification-through-sacrifice
The band was formed in 2019 from an idea of musicians who at the time were part of acts such as Black Rage, In-sight, Atlas Pain and Sojourner. After a debut show supporting Asphyx and some line-up changes, the band entered the studio to record their debut album “Front: Toward Enemy” in 2020. After its release in 2021, HUSQWARNAH kept themselves busy on the live front, sharing stages with acts such as Mortuary Drape, Baest, Discharge, High On Fire and Voivod. The latter show was recorded and then independently released under the title “Live At Bloom” in 2023.
HUSQWARNAH‘s death metal is as genuine and convincing as it can possibly get, paying homage to certain traditional formulas dating back to the early nineties, with songs that are particularly compact in structure and dynamics, ideal for being performed live and thus reminiscent of bands such as Asphyx, Bolt Thrower and Benediction.
Line-up:
Maurizio Caverzan – Vocals
Lorenzo Corno – Bass/Backing Vocals
JP Lisi – Guitar
Emanuele Biondi – Guitar
Riccardo Rjillo – Drums
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31 àâã 2024
CRYPTA Live At Summer Breeze 2024; Pro-Shot Video Of Full Performance Streaming
 On August 15, Brazilian death metal outfit, Crypta, performed at the 2024 edition of Germany's Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl. You can now watch professionally-filmed footage of the band's full set, courtesy of ARTE Concert.
Setlist:
"The Other Side of Anger"
"Lord of Ruins"
"The Outsider"
"Lullaby for the Forsaken"
"Stronghold"
"Trial of Traitors"
"From the Ashes"
The Hatebreed 30th anniversary celebrations continue deep into 2024. The Grammy-nominated hardcore icons, who are one of the most impactful and enduring bands of the modern era, have announced their Fall 2024 headline tour plans.
The band will embark on a full, 30th anniversary trek that kicks off on September 26 in Portland, Maine and runs through October 27 in Norfolk, VA and includes stops in Canada. The band will be playing fan favorites and dragging deep cuts out of their beloved catalog.
Special guests for the fall run include Carcass, Harms Way, and Crypta. Get tickets here.
Hatebreed dates with Carcass, Harms Way, Crypta:
September
26 - Portland, ME - State Theatre
27 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
28 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
29 - Montreal, QC - MTELUS
30 - Toronto, ON - Rebel
October
2 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
3 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
7 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
8 - McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre
10 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
11 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
12 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center
14 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
16 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium
18 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
19 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
20 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
22 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
23 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
24 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater
25 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
26 - Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall
27 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
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31 àâã 2024
DECREPIT BIRTH Drummer SAMUS PAULICELLI Hears LED ZEPPELIN For The First Time Without Drum Tracks; Teaches Himself To Play "Achilles Last Stand" (Video)
 Drumeo has shared another For The First Time challenge featuring Decrepit Birth drummer, Samus Paulicelli. Check it out below.
Drumeo: "Take a sneak peek into the mind of 66Samus. Watch as he listens to 'Achilles Last Stand' by Led Zeppelin for the very first time and attempts to play along. How does he immediately craft an appropriate drum part? Tune in and find out!"
"We put these videos together in order, as they happen in the Drumeo studio to give you the most transparent look into every drummer's creative process. Samus' episode was particularly interesting because his learning process was different from every other drummer who's participated in the format so far."
Paulicelli, who runs a YouTube channel under the name 66Samus, recently shared a vlog documenting his visit to the Drumeo studio, located in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Drumeo has been building its brand for over 10 years and has become an industry leader in the field of online music education. Go to the official Drumeo website here to check out the programns they have on offer.
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31 àâã 2024
SCARDUST Vocalist NOA GRUMAN Teams Up With Producer NINO HELFRICH For New Single "Don't Look Back"; Official Video Streaming
 With their new single, "Don't Look Back", Noa Gruman and producer Nino Helfrich have released another spectacular song from Helfrich's upcoming collaboration album, Shadow Empress, which features 13 female vocalists from around the globe. Noa Gruman, singer of the Israeli prog metal band Scardust, delivers a breathtaking vocal performance on the new track. Despite its relatively short length, the song deviates from a regular arrangement, taking the listener on an emotional journey.
The accompanying music video for "Don't Look Back" brings the song’s emotional theme to life with stunning visuals that are sure to captivate audiences. Once again, the song was written, produced, recorded, and mixed by producer and guitarist Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios, promising an unforgettable listening experience. Mastering was done by both Jens Bogren (Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth) and Nino Helfrich (Inner Axis, Rise of Kronos), ensuring top-tier sound quality.
Released on August 23, Shadow Empress includes performances from some of the best female vocalists in today's metal scene, including Vicky Psarakis (Sicksense, ex-The Agonist), Britta Görtz (Hiraes), Nastassja Giulia (Enemy Inside), Laura Guldemond (Burning Witches), Helle Bohdanova (Ignea), and many more.
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31 àâã 2024
DRAGONCORPSE Return With November Release Of The Fall Of House Abbarath
 International deathcore/power metal dynamos, Dragoncorpse, are back and armed with a vibrant new EP, The Fall Of House Abbarath. Set for a November 1 release on Shattered Earth Records, the EP is nothing short of a game changer for the quintet.
The official video for EP single, "A Quest For Truth," is out now and available below.
On the new EP, the band took its already innovative, energetic sound, created through the fusion of deathcore and power metal, and sharpened it to a fine point on The Fall Of House Abbarath. Dragoncorpse took the feedback gathered from the release of debut EP, The Drakketh Saga, to heart and used it to refine their approach.
"For new fans, I believe we've added more elements of deathcore and power metal while adding more excitement into the music for an authentic listening experience like no other band," bassist Noah Nikolas Laidlaw explains. "We put a lot of emphasis on the atmosphere of the music," adds drummer Justin Gogan. "Throughout the entire EP there is a medieval theming that resonates in the music that keeps the tracks feeling refreshing and fun. With the addition of Mark on keys/orchestration, he brought with him a completely different approach to songwriting that I am sure fans are going to appreciate!"
Preorder at the Shattered Earth Records webshop.
Artwork by AveIllustration:
Tracklisting:
“An Introduction To [ HEROISM ]”
“Welcome Home”
“I Live…AGAIN!”
“A Quest For Truth”
“Whisper On The Wind”
“Fear And Hunger”
“A Quest For Truth” video:
Lineup:
Mardy Leith - Vocals
Kris Chayer - Guitars
Noah Nikolas Laidlaw - Bass
Justin Gogan - Drums
Mark Marin - Keys and Orchestration
(Photo: ScrewSocietySam)
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31 àâã 2024
SLASH Partners With Deko Entertainment For Limited Edition Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Vinyl
 Deko Entertainment has teamed up with Slash, in conjunction with Universal Studios, for the first-time vinyl release of the "Music Of Universal Studios - Halloween Horror Nights". This is limited for sale at the Hollywood Universal Parks location, but Deko will have 100 of these amazing-looking vinyls available directly on their site.
It goes on sale to the public on September 5th, but subscribe to Slash's page on the Deko Entertainment site here, as it will be made available first to subscribers.
Tracklisting:
SIDE A
"Universal Monsters Rising"
"Live Again"
"The Monster Reborn"
"The Gypsy Theme"
"Sweet Licks"
"Dracula's Brides"
SIDE B
"The Danse Of The Dead"
"Kharis The Mummy"
"Silent Screams"
"We Belong Dead"
"The Final Scare"
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31 àâã 2024
NEAERA Performs At Summer Breeze 2024; Full Set Streaming
 German metalcore vets Neaera performed at Summer Breeze 2024 on August 16. ARTE Concert has published the band’s full set from the show; watch the pro-shot footage below:
Neaera, who are celebrating their twentieth anniversary this year, release their All Is Dust full-length on June 28 via Metal Blade Records.
On February 28, 2020, Neaera released their seventh album - it was their eponymous comeback record after a seven-year-hiatus - which caught everyone by surprise. Despite having been well received, the pandemic impeded the band's long awaited and already scheduled return to live stages. On February 29, 2020, Neaera played a sold-out release show, but it remained the only show for the record in years since Wacken, the Impericon festivals, and other shows were forced to be postponed until further notice.
By 2021, the Neaera collective decided it was time for new material. With a desire to return to an oldschool writing approach when songs were composed together in a musty rehearsal room, the band started the writing process. By 2022, the band recruited Janosch Rathmer (drummer of long-time friends/German post-rock institution Long Distance Calling) to record their new album, All Is Dust. Mixing and mastering for the record was skillfully executed by Kristian Kohle at Kohlekeller Studios who adorned the songs with a powerful yet organic sound that perfectly fit the band's vision of their new material and approach.
Lyrically, Neaera shifted their focus a bit and put the individual, its survival, and sanity in these testing times center stage alongside lyrics that tackle global and social clamor - a shift that was arguably pandemic-related.
All Is Dust features cover art by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (Oceans Of Slumber, Evergrey, Vomitory) and is available on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
- Dark Vanilla Marbled (Ltd. 700)
- Orange Black Dust (Ltd. 200)
- Gold Black Dust (EMP exclusive - Ltd. 300)
= Wooden Boxset (Gatefold Dark Goldenrod Marbled LP, Digi-CD, 7", poster, lanyard, patch, hand signed card - Kingsroad exclusive - Ltd. 300)
Order at metalblade.com/Neaera.
"Pacifier" video:
Neaera lineup:
Benny Hilleke - vocals
Stefan Keller - guitars
Tobias Buck - guitars
Benjamin Donath - bass
Sebastian Heldt - drums
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31 àâã 2024
NIKKI SIXX Doesn't Think 'Dogs Of War' Is A Different Sound For MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'The Riff Could Be Off 'Dr. Feelgood''
 During an appearance on SiriusXM Fight Nation's "Busted Open" show, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's new single, "Dogs Of War", which was made available on April 26 via MÖTLEY CRÜE's new deal with Nashville's Big Machine Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A lot of people said it's a different sound, but I'll be honest with you, I don't necessarily agree with that. If you listen to the verses, they're very similar to a lot of stuff that we've done — that simple, grinding thing with those almost CHEAP TRICK melodies. And the riff, I mean, it could be off of 'Dr. Feelgood'. So I don't really feel like it's that different. I think what's different for people is that when we were working on the song, Tommy [Lee, CRÜE drummer] had the idea to just let the bottom fall out in the verses, which is not really what we do. We usually go for it, and [it's] really unique for Vince [Neil, CRÜE singer]."
Vince chimed in: "I don't ever sing like that. But it works in the song." He added that "Dogs Of War" "was very easy to sing."
Nikki elaborated on the CRÜE songwriting process, saying: "I think what we do together is we all kind of know each other so well, we know each other's strengths and weaknesses. And for me as a lyricist, I'm always thinking about Vince and his tempo as I write. So it's not like out of the wheelhouse, but it's nice to know each other so well, if that makes sense."
When "Dogs Of War" was first released, Neil described the track as "like old school meets new school. It's got that old-school vibe about it, but it's new music. Nikki came up with it and he sent me the music and I thought it was really cool. So I started singing it and we got in the studio and it turned into the song I think the fans are really gonna like it."
The "Dogs Of War" music video, which can be seen below, is an animated, all-CGI affair directed by Nick DenBoer.
MÖTLEY CRÜE's new deal with Big Machine Records sees the band working together again after making the 2014 project "Nashville Outlaws: A Tribute To Mötley Crüe", which featured CRÜE tracks covered by country stars RASCAL FLATTS, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, Darius Rucker and more. Big Machine also partnered with MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 for the release of his 2021 album "Sinner".
MÖTLEY CRÜE's last studio album was 2008's "Saints Of Los Angeles", which was followed by a 2009 "Greatest Hits" compilation.
In 2018, 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".
John 5 joined MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the band's co-founding guitarist Mick Mars. Mick announced his retirement from touring with MÖTLEY CRÜE in October 2022 as a result of worsening health issues.
"John brings a lot," Neil told Billboard. "He's an amazing, creative guitar player. He hears stuff us normal people don't hear. He brings a lot to the song and a lot to the band, and we're just so happy to have him."
John 5, who previously collaborated with Sixx on various songs for SIXX:A.M. as well as other projects, and co-wrote the three new songs on "The Dirt" soundtrack, said about his addition to CRÜE: "I love MÖTLEY and I've known Mick, Tommy and Nikki for so long, it's just like playing with your friends, Their music is something I care about. I care about the history and I care about the future of this band, so I want to do things with the utmost respect and make sure everything is done right and execute it to the ability it deserves."
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31 àâã 2024
STRANGERS Unveil New Single "Echoes"; Visualizer
 Spanish rock band, Strangers, are excited to share their new single and the accompanying visualizer, “Echoes”, out today via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band commented on the new single by saying, "'Echoes of doubt may linger, but this track proves that the mind's darkest corners can be lightened up with your inner strength, true potential and rock. Enjoy it."
Stream/download the single here, and check out the visualizer below:
Strangers, born in Madrid in 2012, was founded by Miguel Martin and Abel Ramos. Strangers have recorded and published three studio albums; Emotions (2013), Survival (2015) mixed and mastered by Erik Martensson and Brand New Start (2019) mastered by Dave Donnelly in Los Angeles.
After some lineup changes, Strangers decided to join forces with Celia Barloz as frontwoman. Celia, in addition to be a brilliant vocal coach, had already been collaborating with the band as backing vocals in live shows and some recorded vocals on “Brand New Start”. Strangers faces this new phase with a renewed sound.
Strangers recorded their most recent EP, Whispers, in KV62 Studios, mixed and mastered by Andy C. during Summer 2023. Their latest single, “With You”, was release on May 8.
As a talented frontwoman, Celia Barloz will be inspiring a new generation with her passion, determination, and undeniable talent. With a beautiful and heartwarming voice, Celia's journey is only beginning, and the future of rock music looks brighter with each note she sings.
Lineup:
Celia Barloz - vocals
Miguel Martín - guitar
Abel Ramos - drums
César Chacón - bas
(Photo - Javier Ender Revan)
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31 àâã 2024
MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN On 'Destroy All Enemies' U.S. Tour: 'Every Night Is A Different Setlist'
 In a new interview with Chicago Tribune, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren spoke about the setlist for the band's ongoing "Destroy All Enemies" U.S. tour, which features support from MUDVAYNE and ALL THAT REMAINS. MEGADETH is performing classics from 1990's "Rust In Peace" and 1992's "Countdown To Extinction" albums, along with material from 2022's "The Sick, The Dying … And The Dead!" and rarely played songs such as "Liar" from 1988's "So Far, So Good … So What!"
"We've been putting a lot of work in spicing it up with less-known songs or songs that haven't been performed [much] or at all," Dirk said. "Every night is a different setlist so there will be some surprises for the fans.
"When it comes to 'Countdown' and 'Rust In Peace', those were defining albums for MEGADETH," he added. "They were both very popular at the time when they came out. It was the peak of that style of music coming out to the scene. That was the time when that music took over the world so those are albums that our fans have close to their hearts, and they have become staples in a way. There's usually a lot of songs from those records. Those records raised the bar with metal and thrash metal."
Earlier this month, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine told The Big Takeover that his current bandmates — bassist James LoMenzo, guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari and Verbeuren — are a large part of the reason MEGADETH has been able to vary up its setlists on the last couple of tours.
"All the players that I have right now are really, really good players and we feel like a band," he said. "It's just great — the energy we have onstage, the songs selections that we've been able to choose now. You know, trying to encourage people that you're playing with to go and learn new songs should be fun, and we were stuck with the same setlist for years and years due to one or more of us just not wanting to learn new songs. The other thing that goes with us being stuck in a certain setlist is, we were playing along to certain production onstage — we had decided a few years ago to try and use video — and [it's also] picking songs that I can sing because my voice had been ruined, and that's a big thing, too. [Mustaine successfully underwent treatment for throat cancer that had been diagnosed in 2019.] I would never want to blame any of the MEGADETH alumni for anything that I couldn't do, but the video part, too, added an additional problem to everything being flexible with the setlist. So we chucked that idea and went back to being just a thrash band and playing our songs from all throughout our catalog, not just the hits. We must play certain songs, like 'Holy Wars', like 'Peace Sells', like 'Symphony [Of Destruction]', and we should play songs like 'Trust' and 'Tornado [Of Souls]', but there's been something really liberating, too, with going back and adding songs people haven't heard in forever because their eyes get big and you see them grabbing their friends next to them or high fiving their buddy or hugging their girlfriends. They just get super excited because they're hearing a song that they have never heard [performed live]. A lot of our fans are teenagers, and a lot of these records were made before these new fans were even born. So this is all a righteous experience for them."
MEGADETH kicked off the "Destroy All Enemies" summer 2024 U.S. tour on August 2 at Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas. Produced by Live Nation, the trek is hitting 33 cities, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston and St. Louis, before wrapping up on September 28 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mäntysaari stepped in last September for Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlier that month that he would sit out the next leg of MEGADETH's "Crush The World" tour in order to stay home with his children back in Finland. It was later revealed that the 37-year-old Finnish musician would continue to play guitar for MEGADETH for the foreseeable future, with Loureiro seemingly having no plans to return.
Mäntysaari was born in Tampere, Finland and began playing guitar at the age of 12. In 2004, he joined the band WINTERSUN. He has also been a member of SMACKBOUND since 2015.
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31 àâã 2024
SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Is Looking Forward To Working On New Music With ELOY CASAGRANDE
 In a new interview with Alternative Press, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) spoke about the prospect of writing new music with drummer Eloy Casagrande, who joined the band this past February.
"Eloy is such a natural writer," Taylor said. "I think he's going to take us to some places we haven't been in a while. I've got a lot to say, and I'm looking forward to expounding on a lot of different things."
Regarding when SLIPKNOT will return to the studio, Crahan said: "Somewhere between 2025 and mid-2026, there's gonna be writing. I think it's gonna be sooner than later. Maybe we'll be in the studio in the later part of 2025. There's no expectations. No one's in a rush, but we're not going to blow it off either."
SLIPKNOT's seventh studio album, "The End, So Far", was released in September 2022 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2019's "We Are Not Your Kind", it was the band's final record with Roadrunner after first signing with the rock and metal label in 1998.
Clown spoke to Alternative Press about SLIPKNOT's plans on how to release new music, including the possibility of signing a new major-label deal or even making future albums available independently.
"I won't sign a seven-album deal," he said. "But could we do one-offs or two? I don't know. Am I interested in doing it ourselves? Well, that's a lot of fuckin' work. Could we do it? Yeah. Could it be beneficial for the band? Of course. Is it going to be 10 times more work? Absolutely."
After parting ways with Jay Weinberg last November, SLIPKNOT teased fans with a hint about a new drummer nearly six months ago, posting a photo of a single broken drumstick online with the caption "Rehearsal."
The band explained in a statement that the split with Weinberg was a creative decision. Jay followed up with a statement of his own, saying that he was "heartbroken and blindsided" by his dismissal.
Weinberg has since joined SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and INFECTIOUS GROOVES.
Casagrande abruptly quit SEPULTURA in early February, shortly before he was supposed to begin rehearsals for the band's recently launched 40th-anniversary farewell tour.
Casagrande joined SEPULTURA nearly 13 years ago as the replacement for Jean Dolabella.
In an interview with Revolver magazine, Taylor was asked about the decision to reveal Eloy's identity shortly after playing the first couple of gigs with the former SEPULTURA skinsman. Corey said: "I think we just kinda went, 'You know what? Let's just tell people.' It was really as simple as that, you know? Eloy was the only one who was brave enough to get in the room with us. There were a handful of other people that we were looking at, and none of them wanted to jam with us. They just wanted to do their own thing and send it in — a very TikTok thing, you know? And we were like, 'That's not the way this works, dude.' Eloy rearranged his schedule to come see us. He was so hungry to jam and just see what would happen that we were immediately impressed just by that alone. He didn't get it right away — getting to know him was just as important as jamming with him — but by the time we made that decision, we were, like, 'Let's tell the world now. He's earned it.' Our audience is so used to us kind of keeping our cards close to our chest, but to me it was more refreshing to just kind of come out and go, 'Yeah, he's our dude.'"
SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root was equally full of praise for Eloy, saying: "Yeah, he's a super-cool dude. He's really quiet, but he just lives, eats and breathes drums. If he's got an idle moment, he's got a practice pad in front of him or a practice kit. I recently bought a new place that has a little tiny demo studio attached to the garage. I've got a drum set in there and a big couch that you can turn into a bed. Eloy and VMan [SLIPKNOT bassist Alessandro Venturella] came to stay here for a week between the Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals, and Eloy was, like, 'Is it possible that I can stay in the room with the drums?' [Laughs] At literally seven the next morning, I could hear drums being played out in my studio. He's like some sort of Jedi drum master, which is inspiring to me. He makes me want to be a better guitar player to match his abilities, you know?"
In a separate interview with Tone-Talk, Root spoke about how Casagrande came to join SLIPKNOT and his impact on the band's overall sound. He said: "We didn't even try anybody else. Eloy's name came up. He contacted us, actually, about wanting to be a part of it and started sending a bunch of videos in. I think him and our bass player might've had a little bit of a relationship before. I think they knew each other. They had mutual friends. And Vman's really in tune with a lot of really great, proggy, heavy musicians that are passionate about their instruments. And it just seemed like a no-brainer. And he's really respectful of the legacy of [SLIPKNOT's original drummer, the late] Joey [Jordison], and Joey was a huge influence on him. And he's so humble. The dude has so much humility. And you could tell he just lives and breathes his craft, to the point where I see his passion and it ignites my passion for my instrument. And Brazilians, South Americans in general, are so passionate about what they do. Our manager told me, he was out to dinner with four or five promoters from South America, and they were all really stoked. They're all, like, 'It's so good you've got a Brazilian drummer in SLIPKNOT now. We kind of feel like we've won the World Cup.' It's a cool feeling. And God, he just fits in so well. I don't know, man. I mean, there's a lot of things I can say about it. I'm just glad it happened when it did. And we're lucky to have him — we are really lucky to have that dude."
SLIPKNOT is currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of its seminal debut album, "Slipknot", which catapulted the band back in 1999.
SLIPKNOT's "Here Comes The Pain" tour, produced by Live Nation, includes arena plays nationwide this summer. Highlights include New York City's Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles's Intuit Dome, Austin's Moody Center and more.
Photo credit: Jonathan Weiner
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31 àâã 2024
DYNAZTY Live At Summer Breeze 2024; Pro-Shot Video Of Full Performance Streaming
 On August 15, Sweden's melodic metal overlords, Dynazty, performed at Summer Breeze 2024 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. ARTE Concert has uploaded professionally-filmed footage of the band's full set. Watch below.
Setlist (as per Setlist.fm):
"Power Of Will"
"Firesign"
"Natural Born Killer"
"Waterfall"
"Presence Of Mind"
"The Human Paradox"
"Heartless Madness"
Dynazty recently presented a brand new single, and first harbinger of a new studio album soon to be unleashed.
On their new track "Devilry Of Ecstasy", Dynazty strike back with an irrepressible power and colossal, epic sound the band is known and loved for. Ever since their formation in 2008, Dynazty’s career may read like a fairytale, but is the result of a hard-working, ambitious band. Countless tours all over Europe with acts alike Sabaton, Battle Beast or Pain to name just a few, an incredibly successful back catalogue of eight chart-breaking albums, millions of streams on digital platforms prove: Dynazty not only captures the Zeitgeist of modern melodic metal, but their newest song showcases that the band is about to even double-down on all expectations and success with album number nine.
"We are extremely excited to finally return with new music and what will be the start of the next chapter of Dynazty," says vocalist Nils Molin. "'Devilry Of Ecstasy' will act as a 3.5 minute thrill-ride and prologue of what’s to come, serving a cautionary tale and reminder of an age old truth: Not all that glitters is gold. ”Beware the devilry of ecstasy!"
Watch out for many more album details to be revealed in the months ahead, and get the new Dynazty song, out now on all digital streaming services here. Watch the video for "Devilry Of Ecstasy" below:
Dynazty is:
Nils Molin: vocals
Love Magnusson: guitar
Mikael Lavér: guitar
Jonathan Olsson: bass
Georg Härnsten Egg: drums
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30 àâã 2024
THE DEAD DAISIES Share 'I Wanna Be Your Bitch' Single From Upcoming 'Light 'Em Up' Album
 THE DEAD DAISIES have released "I Wanna Be Your Bitch", the third single from their upcoming album, "Light 'Em Up". The full-length disc will follow on September 6 via Germany's SPV and Japan's Ward Records. The LP was helmed by producer and songwriter-for-hire Marti Frederiksen, who has previously collaborated with AEROSMITH, DEF LEPPARD, Jonny Lang and Sheryl Crow, among many others.
"Light 'Em Up" consists of in-your-face rock tunes packed with huge hooks, Doug Aldrich's giant intense guitar riffs and John Corabi's distinctive vocals that will leave no audience in their seats when played live.
THE DEAD DAISIES recently lit up the US on the first leg of the "Light 'Em Up" tour to rave reviews from both fans and media alike.
THE DEAD DAISIES' most ambitious and biggest U.K. tour to date will launch on Friday, September 6, with special guests THE TREATMENT and THE BITES. The band will then embark on a run of mainland Europe, kicking off on Friday, November 1 with the final show of the year in Frankfurt, Germany. Special guests for these shows are BEASTO BLANCO and Mike Tramp (performing the songs of WHITE LION).
In March, THE DEAD DAISIES announced the return of drummer Tommy Clufetos (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH).
Twelve years ago, THE DEAD DAISIES burst on to the music scene with a mission to gather some of the finest musicians in the world and simply put, play some good old-fashioned, no-bullshit rock and roll. After more than a decade of recording and touring the planet, there have been some incredible one-offs and special highlights including sharing stages with some of the world's biggest rock bands. To mark this milestone, a collection of songs from six of the band's previous studio albums have been chosen. The "Best Of" album, which was made available in August 2023, includes some of the collective's favorite tracks and others that have become a staple part of every DAISIES touring setlist. Two previously unreleased tracks from the last recording session are also included.
In May 2023, it was announced that Corabi, former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNION, had officially rejoined THE DEAD DAISIES.
Corabi joined THE DEAD DAISIES in early 2015 and remained in the group until January 2019, during which time he recorded three studio albums with the band: "Revolución" (2015),"Make Some Noise" (2016) and "Burn It Down" (2018). In the summer of 2019, THE DEAD DAISES announced that they were being joined by legendary DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes, who appeared on the band's last two studio albums, 2021's "Holy Ground" and 2022's "Radiance".
In August 2023, Corabi told Metal Talk about how he came to rejoin THE DEAD DAISIES: "We talked through the whole time that they had Glenn in the band. At one point, they were getting ready to tour with Glenn, and he was sick. I don't know if he had COVID or what his deal was, but he wasn't feeling well. I went up to New York for a week with the guys, and I helped them. I sang with them to help them prepare for their tour with Glenn, just to get their music together."
John went on to say that it was April or May of 2023 that THE DEAD DAISIES founder/guitarist David Lowy visited him in Nashville. "He basically told me that Glenn was going back to do his DEEP PURPLE thing and BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION," John said. "He asked me if I was rested and said, 'We'd love to have you come back and keep this train moving.' So I said, 'All right. All good.'" | 0 | |
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30 àâã 2024
STRATOVARIUS Release "Demand" Single And Music Video
 ave released the new single "Demand", featured on the band's Survive album, out now via earMusic.
The "Demand" single, including "Event Horizon", "Voice Of Thunder", "Infernal Maze", and "Feeding The Fire" is available for streaming/download here.
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30 àâã 2024
VESTIGE Release New Single ‘Automne pt.2’ Feat. Neige (Alcest)
 Last week, VESTIGE ushered the world of modern metal into the drift of the fall season with “Automne pt. 1”. Today, they are releasing the second part of this single, a chilling and howling reflection that features Neige from Alcest.
“Automne Pt. 2” has the unique honor of featuring Neige. The ethereal voice of Alcest adds an otherworldly layer to Vestige’s visceral soundscape, elevating the song to a plane where agony intertwines with ecstasy.
Vestige’s debut album Janis comes out September 6 on Season of Mist. Pre-order & pre-save: https://orcd.co/vestigejanis
Tracklist1. Différent (2:47)
2. Deviens la Nuit (5:29) [WATCH]
3. Démence de l’Âme (6:25)
4. Océan (5:27)
5. Automne Part 1 (5:50) [WATCH]
6. Automne Part 2 feat Neige (Alcest) (4:54) [WATCH]
7. Appel de l’Âme (4:15)
8. Corrosion (5:16) [WATCH]
9. Stigmates du Temps (4:34)
10. Envol de l’Âme (5:40)
11. Avant la Fin (7:15)
Total runtime: 57:53
Cover art by Kilian d’Angelo & Justine Dorin
Théodore Rondeau, the creative initiator behind VESTIGE, embarked on a journey of forming the band during a turbulent phase in his life. Emerged as a creative vessel for a complicated emotional journey, the band transcends the boundaries of individual therapy into a collaborative force that hopefully resonates with the feelings that may be all too common for the human experience.
With a profound connection to their craft, VESTIGE pour their souls into their debut album, infusing it with a captivating blend of melancholy, desperation, and catharsis. The music serves not only as an expression of their turmoil, but as a conduit for listeners to navigate the complexities of their own emotions. Through this process, VESTIGE becomes a project with the potential to connect with people on a profound level, forging a collective experience through the universal language of music.
The formation of VESTIGE’s lineup reads like a musical destiny unfolding: Pierre-André Krauzer on the bass, Quentin Regnault on drums, and Théodore on vocals and guitar. They first crossed paths during their tenure in Naraka, a band that shared stages with icons like Cradle of Filth and Alcest. This initial connection laid the groundwork for the formation of the band. Not long after, the addition of Thomas Petit on the second guitar solidified the lineup, bringing a sense of completeness to the ensemble. The band’s sonic identity now established; VESTIGE was ready to share this experience with the world.
The signing with Season of Mist brings the band’s first milestone, allowing VESTIGE to share their journey in the form of their debut album, Janis. Poised for release in late 2024, the album is a culmination of their collective efforts and a statement of the band’s arrival in the heavy music scene. Weaving through atmospheric shoegaze textures, melodic landscapes and intense, tormented moments that reflects the emotional spectrum of the human experience, the band established a foothold into the genre of modern metal.
Beyond the studio, VESTIGE is gearing up for a series of live performance in 2024, setting the stage for an introspective musical experience that brings raw and authentic energy. A cathartic release that pulls in the listener into the emotional depths the band has to bring.
Line-up
Théodore Rondeau – Vocals, Guitar
Pierre-André Krauzer – Bass
Quentin Regnault – Drums
Thomas Petit – Guitar
Recording Studio
Théodore’s Home Studio, Quentin’s Home Studio (For Drums), Pierre-André Krauzer’s Home Studio (For Bass)
Production Credits
Mixed by Geoffrey Bonnifet at his Home Studio
Mastered by Acle Khaney at 4D Sounds, Oxfordshire, UK
Biography
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30 àâã 2024
See METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Act In New Clip From Upcoming Dark Western Thriller 'The Thicket'
 Tubi Films has released a new clip its upcoming dark western thriller "The Thicket", which includes a role by METALLICA's James Hetfield. Check it out below.
Based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel of the same name, "The Thicket" will be released in theaters on Friday, September 6.
Peter Dinklage plays Shorty, a bounty hunter enlisted to find a woman who has been kidnapped by a violent killer. The movie, which is set at the turn of the 20th century, follows Shorty and his fellow trackers as they travel into a violent and chaotic place known as the Big Thicket.
"The Thicket" also stars Juliette Lewis ("Yellowjackets"),Esmé Creed-Miles ("Hanna"),Levon Hawke ("The Crowded Room"),Leslie Grace ("In The Heights"),Gbenga Akinnagbe ("The Old Man"),Macon Blair ("I Care A Lot"),Ned Dennehy ("Peaky Blinders"),Andrew Schulz ("Infamous") and Arliss Howard ("Mank").
Production on the film took place last year with "Blitz" director Elliott Lester behind the camera and Christopher Kelly penning the script.
Lester told Collider about adding Hetfield to the film: "The casting of James Hetfield in 'The Thicket' is a story that feels almost destined. It all began with a dream — one morning I woke up with a clear vision that James had to be in the movie. James Hetfield, a Rock God, embodies a raw poetry that fit perfectly with the character we envisioned. From that moment, Peter Dinklage and I were relentless in our pursuit. We tried every possible avenue: his manager, mutual friends, anyone who could help us reach him. Our breakthrough came when writer/director Sacha Gervasi ['Anvil! The Story Of Anvil'], who had a connection to James, stepped in. Despite our efforts, we were unsure if James would even consider the role. We sent him the script, along with a Hail Mary, and waited. To our delight, within days we heard that James was interested. The meeting that followed confirmed our hopes. James could not have been more humble. He revealed that he had always wanted to do a dark western, aligning perfectly with our film's vision. From that point on, James was incredible. He was hard-working, diligent, and fully embraced his role with a passion that brought a unique intensity to the film. The journey with James has been extraordinary, and his presence truly elevates 'The Thicket' to a new level."
Back in 2019, Hetfield had a part in the Netflix thriller "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile". That film followed the relationship between notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, played by Zac Efron, and his longtime girlfriend, played by Lily Collins, who at the time had no knowledge of the crimes. Hetfield played officer Bob Hayward, a no-nonsense Utah highway patrol veteran who was the first law enforcement officer to arrest Bundy in 1975 after pulling the killer over and discovering burglary tools in his car but wisely suspecting much worse. While Hetfield had played himself in other films and television productions, this was his first dramatic role taking on a different character.
Five years ago, Efron praised the METALLICA guitarist/vocalist's acting chops during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", saying: "James Hetfield, to his credit, and absolutely nailed the part, he just crushed it. It's like he’s been acting his own life. He had no fear. He did a great job. I was ready to maybe give James Hetfield [an acting] tip, but he didn't ask for a single one. James Hetfield is the shit!"
first look at The Thicket - a Tubi film starring peter dinklage & juliette lewis
Posted by Tubi on Thursday, June 27, 2024
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30 àâã 2024
AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Is Now Third Biggest-Selling Album In U.S. History
 On August 21, 2024, AC/DC's 1980 breakthrough album "Back In Black" was certified by the Recording Industry Association Of America for U.S. shipments of 27 million copies. It now ranks as the third-highest-certified album in U.S. history, behind EAGLES' compilation "Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)", which has moved 38 million units, according to the RIAA, and Michael Jackson's "Thriller", which has been certified 34 times platinum.
"Back In Black" first went platinum in October 1980 and had previously been certified 25 times platinum in December 2019. At the time, the RIAA listed "Back In Black" as the fourth biggest-selling album of all time.
On July 25, 1980, AC/DC released "Back In Black" in the U.S., followed by the album's U.K. release on July 31. It was the band's first album without lead singer Bon Scott, who had died a few months earlier after passing out and choking on his own vomit following a long night of drinking.
The group quickly decided to press on and hired Brian Johnson from the band GEORDIE to take over on vocals, and they headed to the Bahamas for about six weeks to do the album. AC/DC had made some serious headway in America before Scott's death, but no one knew how "Back In Black" would be received.
Johnson told The Pulse of Radio that he didn't have a clue how successful "Back In Black" would turn out to be. "I'd just melted me brain in there, and I didn't know if it was good or bad," he said. "That was the first time I'd been in the Bahamas, anyway, or near America, you know, and you (have to) remember, I was just fascinated by the whole culture and all, and I had no idea what the hell I was doing! And (laughs) lucky, really — I was a bit lucky, I think."
"Back In Black" included the singles "You Shook Me All Night Long", which peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Back In Black", which peaked at No. 37.
Despite its massive success, it never got higher than No. 4 on the album charts. The band's next album, "For Those About To Rock", reached No. 1.
"Back In Black" was produced by Robert "Mutt" Lange, who went on to produce DEF LEPPARD, FOREIGNER, THE CARS, and BRYAN ADAMS.
In 2012, "Back In Black" was added to The Recording Academy's legendary Grammy Hall Of Fame collection.
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Spectral Wound
