Today, Tarja releases the second single "Ciaran's Well", taken from her upcoming live series release Rocking Heels: Live At Hellfest. The full album will be available on December 6 via earMUSIC.
Originally released on Tarja's debut album My Winter Storm, this version of "Ciaran's Well", recorded at Hellfest 2016, is an electrifying performance that showcases her commanding stage presence and vocal power. The song’s dark, mystical atmosphere is heightened in a live setting, with the intense energy of the band and the raw emotion in Tarja's voice captivating the audience.
Stream/download the song here, and watch the video below:
To celebrate the release of the Queen 1 boxset, the promo video made for Queen’s first ever single release, "Keep Yourself Alive", has been re-edited and restored. Now complete with the stunning new 2024 mix of the song, this video has been created by returning to the original rushes and producing an entirely new edit. The footage has then been painstakingly restored so it can be shared with fans in all its glory.
The 6CD + 1 LP Queen I box set (out now) contains 63 tracks with 43 brand new mixes, comprising the original album with its intended running order restored, intimate fly-on-the-wall audio of Queen in the studio, demos, rare live tracks, and previously unheard recordings from Queen’s first ever live performance in London, August 1970. Absent from the 1973 release, the song “Mad the Swine” has been reinstated to its original place in the running order. A 108-page book containing handwritten lyrics and memorabilia accompanies the release.
“This is not just a remaster,” writes Brian May in the CD sleeve insert notes, “this is a brand new 2024 rebuild of the entire Queen debut album, which, with the benefit of hindsight, we have re-titled QUEEN I.”
Polish extreme metal giants, Behemoth, have released their monumental anniversary concert, XXX Years Ov Blasphemy, from 2021, , as 3CD + BluRay, 3LP and Digital Album.
The career-spanning show, held at and filmed on three different locations, has a total running time of 90 minutes, divided into three different acts. This very special set features fan favourites as well as a few selected deep cuts that Behemoth had rarely played live before.
As a new preview you can now watch the live video for the song "At The Left Hand Ov God". Check it out below:
XXX Years Ov Blasphemy is available on the following formats:
- 3CD+Bluray Mediabook
- 3LP (Gold / Silver / Clear)
- Digital Album
Act 1:
"Chant Of The Eastern Lands"
"Lasy Pomorza"
"Summoning (Of The Ancient Ones)"
"Blackvisions Of The Almighty"
"Cursed Angel Of Doom"
"Pure Evil and Hate"
Act 2:
"The Thousand Plagues I Witness"
"Decade Ov Therion"
"Christians To The Lions"
"44 (The Youth Manifesto)"
"Heru Ra Ha: Let There Be Might"
"Chant For Ezkaton 2000"
Act 3:
"Demigod
"At The Left Hand Ov God"
"Alas, Lord Is Upon Me"
"Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer"
"Rom 5:8"
"O Father O Satan O Sun!"
"The Thousand Plagues I Witness" video:
"Cursed Angel Of Doom" video:
Behemoth recently released a video trailer for "The Unholy Trinity" European tour, scheduled for April 2025. Find the clip below.
Says Behemoth: "Legions of Europe! It’s that time again… We are beyond thrilled to announce that we’ll be bringing together the blasphemous forces of Behemoth, Satyricon and Rotting Christ for ‘The Unholy Trinity’ European tour." 🔥
Kamelot brought their Awaken The World Tour 2024 to Sala La Riviera in Madrid, Spain on October 23. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be viewed below.
Setlist:
"Veil Of Elysium"
"Rule The World"
"Opus Of The Night (Ghost Requiem)"
"Insomnia"
"When The Lights Are Down"
"Vespertine (My Crimson Bride)"
"New Babylon"
"Karma"
"Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife)"
"Willow"
"The Human Stain"
- drum solo -
"March Of Mephisto"
- keyboard solo -
"Forever"
Encore:
"One More Flag In The Ground"
"Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy)"
"Church Of The Pistoleros" is the first release from Gypsy Pistoleros' groundbreaking album of the same name, set for release in early 2025 via Golden Robot Records (Australia, New Zealand) and Earache Records (Rest Of The World).
The album, recorded at the renowned Old Cider Press Studios in Pershore, is produced and co-written by the legendary Dave Draper, whose credits include work with Ginger Wildheart, Nickelback, The Professionals and Terrorvision, etc. Draper has described Church of the Pistoleros as "a total monster" and one of the best projects he's ever worked on.
This album is a rallying cry to the outcasts, the misunderstood, the shy, the quiet and disenfranchised of society. A place where they are welcome. Gypsy Pistoleros is a band that refuses to conform. Proudly walking their own path, their music is a rallying cry for misfits everywhere. With a sound that defies traditional genres, Gypsy Pistoleros stand as one of the most unique and innovative acts in the world of rock music today.
Gypsy Pistoleros’ sound spans a vast musical landscape - from 1950s Phil Spector-esque ballads to high-energy glam punk and Latin-infused rock, creating a sonic experience that is truly unmatched. Fusing anthemic rock, Latin swagger, glam punk, and even elements of goth and emo, their music is a celebration of the unconventional.
Gypsy Lee Pistolero states: "Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros. Come and take my hand, all you beautiful weirdos, for the lost, the strange, and the ne'er-do-wells! This is a call to all the misfits and outcasts, to stand up and join us and be proud to be different. Join the New Church."
Laura Guldemond, vocalist for Swiss heavy metal force Burning Witches, has shared a video performance of the Slayer classic, "Raining Blood".
For more videos and exclusive material go to Guldemond's official Patreon page.
Compare with the original, which has been viewed over 82 million times on YouTube:
Burning Witches cannot be stopped. After winning over American audiences earlier this year on their support run with the mighty KK's Priest, the blazing quintet returns for a US headline tour this fall.
Featuring support on select dates from Graveshadow, the tour kicks off in Hollywood, Californ
Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band, Hell In The Club, is excited to share their new single and accompanying video, "Carolina Reaper".
Stream/download the single here, and watch the video below.
Bassist Andrea Buratto comments: “'Carolina Reaper' is the first brand new song for the new lineup and anticipates, as an episode in itself, the recording sessions of the new album which will take place in the first months of 2025.”
“This is the true first chapter of the new Hell In The Club era. This song is about the fiery passion that a musician lives on stage. A tribute to the magic that music offers. It is a heavy rock song with a super catchy chorus! A perfect mix of heavy metal and 80’s hard rock!”, adds Andrea.
Hell In The Club recently welcomed their new Swedish singer Tezzi Persson (Infinite & Divine, Venus 5), marking the beginning of a new journey for the band, as Tezzi's wonderful voice fits perfectly the music of Hell In The Club.
With nearly 15 years of history and hard work, Hell In The Club have earned their place in the scene over the c
The official Rush YouTube channel has been updated to include two more videos filmed at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec on March 27, 1981.
Featured on the concert film, Exit… Stage Left, "Freewill" and "Closer To The Heart" join the previously posted "Intro/The Camera Eye", "Limelight", "Tom Sawyer", "The Trees", and "Xanadu". All videos, chronologically as per the Exit... Stage Left setlist, can be viewed below:
French melodic death metal outfit. Apocryphal. have unveiled their third single, "My Hero Inside", taken off their upcoming album Facing The End, which is scheduled for release on November 12 via The Circle Music.
The new single, as well as the full album, features Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra vocalist, Björn "Speed" Strid, on vocals.
Watch the video for “My Hero Inside” below. The single is also available via all major streaming services.
“The song ‘My Hero Inside’ delves into the dependencies and the lies we tell ourselves when we fall prey to these afflictions,” said the band. “It perfectly reflects the various states generated by addiction, alternating between dark, violent passages that punctuate the daily lives of addicts and a superb chorus that offers a brief moment of deliverance before the next fall. This very catchy and relatively short track is bound to get you hooked.”
Facing The End will be the band’s first since the 1999 debut Black Dreams Of Silence, and features the powerhouse vocals of Soilwork's legendary frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid. It will be released in November on CD, vinyl and digital formats via The Circle Music.
The artwork for Facing The End was done by Valnoir of Metastazis, while the mastering for the album was done by Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios.
The band said: “Our new album may come as a surprise to those who know us, but all the ingredients that make us unique are there. Perhaps less atmospheric, but more effective, the mix of melody and aggression will make every song stick in your head from the first time you listen to it.”
Pre-order the album here. Pre-save the digital here.
In the clip below, Stephen Pearcy of Ratt performs live at a private party throwback to the Sunset Strip at Fat Jacks Oyster And Sports Bar in Texarkana, Arkansas. The Ratt-loaded show took place on October 12. .
Setlist:
"Wanted Man"
"Slip Of The Lip"
"Way Cool Jr."
"The Morning After"
"You're In Trouble"
"You're In Love"
"Lay It Down"
"Lack Of Communication"
"You Should Know By Now"
"Lovin' You's A Dirty Job"
"I'm Insane"
"Nobody Ride For Free"
"Back For More"
"You Think You're Tough"
"In Your Direction"
"Round and Round"
Metal band Dystopica released their first full-length album, entitled Infinite Reflection, via Pavement Entertainment earlier this year. They have shared a cover of the Judas Priest classic, "Freewheel Burning". Check it out below.
Singer Becky Brideau says, “Infinite Reflection is about reflecting on the past, taking hold of the present, and redefining the future.”
Heavy, aggressive, and melodic, Infinite Reflection elevates the band’s sound to a whole new level. It combines the strength of heavy metal, the driving force of thrash metal, and the complexity of progressive metal in a way that is unique and catchy.
With harmonized guitar riffs, epic guitar solos, vigorous drumming, and powerful female vocals, the band stays true to their core sound while further expanding upon it. Each song is very distinct from one another, but together they tell a story of evolving through time that parallels the evolution of Dystopica’s sound.
Catch Dystopica live on May 18 at The Beeracks for their album release show in East Haven, Connecticut. Special guests include Ellimist, A Well Oiled Machine, and American Amnesia. Doors open at 5:30 PM and tickets are $10.00.
Formed in 2019, Dystopica is made up of Becky Brideau on vocals, Rob Muller on guitar, and Erich Bender on drums. Lucas Dellaporta (bass) and Connor Sperry (guitar) will join the lineup on live shows. The band’s unique sound is a perfect blend of melodic, harmonizing guitar riffs and powerful female vocals while still pulling influences from classic heavy metal.
Tracklisting:
“Images Reflecting Within”
“Revenge”
“Awaken”
“I Am A Gemini”
“Far From Perfect”
“Episodic Waves”
“My Fault”
“Animosity”
“Infinite Reflection�
New Jersey hard rockers Who On Earth are back with a fierce new single, "DAWGZ," delivering a powerful anthem that takes a bold stance against corporate greed and corruption. The hard-hitting track channels a collective fury over profit-driven entities that prioritize wealth over the well-being of people, making "DAWGZ" a rallying cry for those demanding a better world.
With driving energy and impactful lyrics, "DAWGZ" calls listeners to stand together in the face of unchecked power. Bassist and songwriter Pete Rizzi explains, “'DAWGZ' is our way of saying 'ok, enough is enough.' Corporations own our government, and together, they control the medical industry that profits from our sickness. There’s no money in cures, no collective morality—just a drive to make money."
Lead vocalist Coosh adds, “We’re being pushed to the breaking point. We’ve been abandoned by the so-called caretakers of our country. We’re saying no more!”
The release of "DAWGZ" comes in the wake of a heartbreaking loss for the band. In July, Who On Earth completed recording their new material, only to lose their lead guitarist, Bruce Gatewood, to a sudden heart attack. Bruce was a beloved musician, friend, and mentor whose legacy is deeply embedded in the band’s music.
“Bruce will always live on in our hearts, and his contributions will be heard for many years to come,” reflects the band. “We’ve vowed to honor him by getting this music out to the world and keeping his memory alive.”
Modern metal band, League Of Distortion, have just released another electrifying banger from the upcoming album, Galvanize, out tomorrow, Friday, October 25, via Napalm Records. “Crucify Me”, which bribes with a stomping electronic rhythm, brings stunning vocalist Anna “Ace” Brunner (Exit Eden) to an angry yet catchy sing-a-long refrain. Once again, Jim "Arro" Müller’s (Kissin’ Dynamite) dynamic guitar riffs form an acoustic painting for a dramatic threat and depiction of circumstances written from the perspective of an AI and shows the human inferiority and hopelessness of this highly topical issue. “Crucify Me” ends with a brutal, superfast-passed breakdown which will guarantee heavy mosh pits on their upcoming headline tour in November.
Two years ago, the band entered the scene with their bombastic self-titled debut album, delivering a fresh sound and unique style that interprets modern metal in a creative way. Now, the German quartet is about to make a ferocious statement with their second album, Galvanize. Their most successful song, "Wolf Or Lamb”, has reached over 1 million streams, and beyond this, they demonstrated their raging live performance at major festivals like Metalfest, Rock Harz, Baltic Open Air and Castle Rock, as well as an absolute kick-ass show at Summer Breeze in 2023. In addition, they took various stages by storm as support for German stadium rockers Kissin’ Dynamite, metalcore heroes Caliban on their German tour, and the legendary Kamelot on their European tour. Later this year, League Of Distortion will hit various stages for their very first headline tour in fall and winter, kicking off November 15 in Cologne.
League Of Distortion on “Crucify Me”: “'Crucify Me' deals with the rise of artificial intelligence, written from the perspective of an AI that has outgrown its creators. It reflects humanity’s helplessness and inevitable inferiority in the face of this rapidly evolving force. The song is a bold statement on a pressing issue, exploring the unsettling realization that what we create might one day surpass and dominate us or maybe it has already.”
Watch the video for “Crucify Me” below:
League Of Distortion is composed of the aformentioned, talented vocalist Anna “Ace” Brunner (Exit Eden) and exceptional guitarist Jim “Arro” Müller (Kissin’ Dynamite), who succeeds on this album as vocalist as well. Together with the strong and steady beats of drummer Tino “Aeon” Calmbach and edgy rhythm of bassist Felix “Ax” Rehmann, the quartet is ready to add to their wins with their newest onslaught.
Starting off, the brute title track sets the tone for this relentless album, as an electronic intro is followed by a stomping verse. This soon melds with a blasting chorus and catchy melody, as Ace’s forceful vocals unleash her power and incredible skills. Followed by previously released single "My Hate Will Go On”, the intense track is a raw onslaught embodying everything League Of Distortion stands for - sincerity, honesty and incredible power - topped by hard beats and bludgeoning guitar riffs. Interchanging and irresistible, soft and aggressive vocals fire with emotion, reflecting Ace’s inner “hate” that can no longer be contained. The indisputable center of the music is her voice, as the quartet bleeds the essence of League Of Distortion into the track - bravely reflecting on the painful, dark parts of life. But instead of falling deeper into despair, the musical force turns darkness into relentless power, taking these obstacles head on.
With intense and empowering tracks like the aggressive and forward stomping “My Enemy” and “Suck My Blood”, the band is self-assured with lyrics reflecting toxic relationships and defending against an oppressor. Thematically similar, speeding “The Crown” further impresses with incredible synthesizers evoking invincibility. Another standout track is “In our DNA”, featuring guest genre-mates Cypecore, which addresses the long-standing debate of nature vs. nurture and is underlined by stunning male and female vocal lines. This potent combination can also be found on “Crucify Me”, which bribes with a stomping rhythm. Musically, the band doesn’t shy away from crossing genre-boundaries, proven on tracks like “What's Wrong With Her?”, which deals with the theme of envy and competitive behavior among women. The song boasts a reggae inspired intro before bursting into an intense modern metal wall of sound with electronic elements and rap-like vocals. Similarly, genre-fusing is “Anti-Hero”, with rap and hip hop-beats in the verses that build up to a hymnic metal chorus.
Galvanize is like a brutal thunderstorm of unbound energy, guiding the listener into eternal darkness while still shining with the bright, lightning-like energy that lies within. The quartet proves they’re a perfect modern metal match, combining creative performance, composition, provocation and pure emotion. It’s clear that this album is only the beginning of an untamable modern metal storm.
League Of Distortion on Galvanize: “We are excited and euphoric to share this second album with you. Yes, the relentless modern metal storm is raging on. Untamed and rampant we are again, openly and honestly speaking our minds, trying to process what's going on in this world, sharing very personal topics and lyrics and providing a badass sound-wall. Fearless of crossing lines and musically borders we created an album which has its own personality and sound.”
Galvanize will be available in the following formats:
- 1LP Gatefold Red
- CD Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle
- 1CD Digisleeve
- Digital Album
Dutch symphonic metal titans EPICA have unleashed their eeriest creation yet, the spine-chilling music video for "The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre)" , a haunting track that lures listeners into a world where shadows dance and the afterlife whispers. This song is a unique collaboration with Europe's second-most visited theme park, Netherlands's magical De Efteling, and their much-anticipated new attraction, Danse Macabre.
Drenched in ghostly imagery, the video mirrors the unsettling thrill of De Efteling's new ride, which opens its gates on October 31, right in time for this Halloween season. Ever since their childhood, every member of EPICA has loved this theme park that welcomes over five million visitors per year. Therefore, this collaboration was a true match made in the otherworld.
Submerge yourself now in the music video which was filmed right inside and in front of the new attraction — and as if this wasn't already exciting enough, the band even received their very own "EPICA gravestone" that you can spot, if you look closely.
EPICA's keyboard player Coen Janssen comments: "Every kid in the Netherlands knows how magical De Efteling is, and working this closely with the most beautiful theme park in the world surely is a dream come true!
"As a young boy, I immediately got captivated by the 'Danse Macabre' by Saint-Saëns as a soundtrack for their haunted house 'Spookslot'. So when De Efteling announced their new plans for the ghostly attraction 'Danse Macabre', all pieces of the puzzle fell into place immediately: Why not combine our symphonic side with the 'scary' side of metal and do our version of this epic classical piece?!?
"We are so happy that De Efteling trusted our vision and gave their full support, providing us with the new ride's storyline, so we could write lyrics fitting the fantastic narrative and even adding a new chapter!"
"The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre)" lures fans into a darkly enchanting dance with the dead in the YouTube video below and will also appear on all streaming platforms soon, when more of EPICA's next chapter will be unveiled.
The song has already made its live debut at the band's monumental "Symphonic Synergy" shows in Amsterdam this September, and fans in Mexico City will have the chance to be the next to hear it live at two shows in December that EPICA will perform exclusively with a full orchestra and choir.
In a recent interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, EPICA singer Simone Simons spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the follow-up to 2021's "Omega" album. She said: "I think that there should be a single by the end of the summer-ish. That's that's our plan. And the album should be released [in] 2025.
"I just wrote with Mark [Jansen, guitar] and Rob [Van Der Loo, bass] also yesterday that I'm so happy with the songs, I'm so proud how everything turned out and it's gonna be another amazing EPICA album.
"We added a couple of new elements, but also went back to the roots, the old EPICA," she continued. "And yeah, I just can't wait for people to hear this.
"I loved 'Omega' and we toured so much with 'Omega' and had wonderful experiences, but then when you reach the end of a touring cycle, you start to get itchy and feel, 'Okay, now it's time to do the new album. Can we do it as good or maybe even better than the last album?' That's always the thing we strive for, ways to renew ourselves a little bit. And we feel a very strong spiritual connection also that it's our ninth album. So there's gonna be themes around the symbolic meaning of nine, the number nine."
Elaborating on the musical direction of EPICA's next album, Simone said: "The songs are heavy. There's a beautiful ballad, a very cinematic song, very uptempo, very doomy, melancholic and amazing, amazing power riffs. It's the most epic EPICA, I think, so far. Yeah, I think so. I mean, I'm feeling it. I'm very happy with it. I'm proud of it. And they are going to start recording the orchestra now next week. They're flying to Prague; that's where we record the orchestra. And I will be recording my final vocals as well."
In November 2022, EPICA released "The Alchemy Project" through Atomic Fire Records. The EP was co-written and performed with diverse guests ranging from extremists like FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, Niilo Sevänen (INSOMNIUM) and Björn "Speed" Strid (SOILWORK) along with melodic masters like Tommy Karevik (KAMELOT),keyboard legend Phil Lanzon (URIAH HEEP) and Roel Van Helden (POWERWOLF) to a once-in-a-lifetime song with Simons, Charlotte Wessels and Myrkur.
Just one day after the release of its anniversary reissues "We Still Take You With Us" and "Live At Paradiso", EPICA celebrated 20 years of existence live in September 2022 at 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands, the same place where they played their first show (supporting ANATHEMA) back in 2002.
EPICA was formed by Jansen after leaving AFTER FOREVER in 2002, and the band quickly gained attention outside their home country, taking big steps towards becoming the leading symphonic metal superpower they have long proven to be. After their ambitious debut "The Phantom Agony" (2002) and the surprisingly eclectic sophomore work "Consign To Oblivion" (2005),the road took them to new heights via their first concept masterpiece "The Divine Conspiracy" (2007) and their global breakthrough "Design Your Universe" (2009). 2012's opus "Requiem For The Indifferent", 2014's bedazzling "The Quantum Enigma" and "The Holographic Principle" (2016),cemented their reputation as not only one of the hardest-working metal bands in the business but also as one of the best. With "Omega", the final part of the metaphysical trilogy they began with "The Quantum Enigma", they reclaimed the throne without so much as the blink of an eye, amassing three million-plus streams during the first week of the album's release.
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