Finland's industrial metal heretics King Satan have officially inked a worldwide record deal with Noble Demon, who will release the band's fourth album, The Devil’s Evangelion, in late 2024. To kick off the excitement surrounding the upcoming release, the band has unleashed a music video for the first single, "New Aeon Gospel".
“The Devil’s Evangelion will be a concept album concentrating on the duality and the paradoxical nature of reality. This concept stems from a trickster-like narrative that becomes convinced about being possessed by the Devil, leading to an experience of reality through the Devil’s eyes," King Satan comment and further reveal details about the first single: "‘New Aeon Gospel’ as an opening song depicts beginning of this experience, which in the fashion of paradoxes, might be madness to one and yet moment of catharsis to another. We took a lot influences from old religious anthems, hymns and psalms to compose the album and this song might be one of the strongest examples of this, filtered of course through the means of our brand of extreme metal."
King Satan presents a genre-fluid extreme metal spectacle that fuses electro-industrial, symphonic black metal, and death metal elements with the raw energy of rock'n'roll, emerging as a unique blend between shameless shock rock and chaotic avant-garde theater.
Founded in late 2015, this genre-fluid group is the brainchild of enigmatic artist Mr. King Aleister Satan (Henget, Saturnian Mist), which has evolved from its electro-aggrotech origins into a full-throttle industrial metal band over the years. The act’s vision of extreme metal brings forth an anarchistic blend of carnivalesque artistry, absurdist dark comedy, occult intrigue, and in-depth philosophical ponderings, served in an intoxicating blend of rocking dance beats, thought-provoking lyrics, mesmerizing melodies, and addictive hooks the band themselves have titled as 'death metal disco’. A fusion fit for both dance floors and mosh pits. With all these elements, the band defies conventions and embraces controversy the way which should not really make much sense on paper - and yet, it has consistently helped to create more and more buzz for the band wherever they go.
But King Satan is more than just a mere musical entity; known for their infectious charisma and captivating performances, it’s a live experience that electrifies stages and captivates audiences. With a reputation solidified by three full-length albums and viral chart-climbing singles in Finland and Germany, they’ve graced renowned festivals like Tuska Festival, Nummirock Metal Festival and Dark Malta Festival. The group has also toured in Europe in several countries, headlining their own shows and supporting revered acts like Gothminister, Deathstars, Battle Beast, Hocico, Nachtmahr, and Turmion Kätilöt on the way.
Mr. King Aleister Satan about the band's future and signing to Noble Demon:
"We are absolutely thrilled to announce this devilish pact between King Satan and Noble Demon Records! We really know we are now in the right home at Noble Demon roster as we are not only encouraged to do what we do already, but to do that with their full support! Even it might get dirty! And of course, in the world of absurd, it always does. So, indeed, let’s get dirty! The Devil’s work is never done! Hail Noble Demon Records and Hail Satan! Chaos is the Law!”
King Satan are:
King Aleister Satan - Vocals & Programming
Hekate Boss - Keyboards & vocals
EF-13 - Guitars
Jerry Rock’n’roll - Bass guitar
Pete Hellraiser - Drums & Programming
Sven Gali have released a music video for "Coming Home", the new single from the band's Bombs And Battlescars album. Watch below:
Sven Gali's trademark blend of heavy riffs, gritty vocals, and anthemic melodies span decades. Cutting their teeth in the bar circuit of Southern Ontario, Canada in the late 80’s, Sven Gali’s live show was a full on circus of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll.
Emerging with a record deal with BMG, Sven Gali released their debut self-titled release in 1992. From the first chord of “Under The Influence” Sven Gali made their mark. Follow up singles “Tie Dyed Skies” and “In My Garden” paved the way for the ballad number 6 CanCon song of 1993 that also went Top 10 nationwide, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore.” As the album went Gold, Sven Gali won the MuchMusic Best Metal Video Award in 1993 for “Under The Influence” and was nominated for two Junos. With a worldwide release, Sven Gali toured with the likes of Def Leppard, Foreigner and April Wine.
Sven Gali’s follow-up, Inwire, was partly recorded in in Seattle with producer Kelly Gray and saw the band take on a more alternative experimental tone. The band broke up soon after the album’s release and played sporadic shows before solidifying a new lineup with original members Dave Wanless (vocals), Andy Frank (guitar) and TT (bass) bringing in guitarist Sean Williamson and drummer Dan Fila from former BMG labelmates Varga.
Sven Gali’s new release, Bombs And Battlescars, through Canadian label, Music In Motion Ent, combines the best of both Sven Gali eras. The album contains five new originals. “One Gun” is a relentless driver that sets the battlefield ablaze with its blistering guitar work and commanding vocals. The massive groove of “Coming Home” and fierce anthem “Monster” showcase Sven Gali's unapologetic attitude while the sonic prowess of “Life Inside” stands side by side with any current alternative metal peers. Closer “Nothing New” showcases the melodic side of the band with a catchy acoustic groove.
Bombs And Battlescars also brings the band full circle with a cover of Triumph’s “Spellbound.” Recorded at Toronto’s Metalworks studio where many of Sven Gali’s early songs were recorded and demoed, acclaimed Coney Hatch frontman Andy Curran produced the track bringing the song into the modern age. Triumph drummer Gil Moore also appears in the video. The album is filled out with three remastered unreleased tracks from the band’s 90’s recording vault.
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has launched the first in a series of interview videos to promote his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Check it out below.
Asked what fans can expect to hear on "From Hell I Rise". Kerry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Fans could expect basically anything from my personal history, which includes [influences from BLACK] SABBATH, [JUDAS] PRIEST, [IRON] MAIDEN, thrash, punk, hardcore. I think I cover all the bases on this record, so 13 songs of, basically, what you're used to Kerry King doing."
On the topic of his favorite track on the new LP, Kerry said: "That would probably change daily and what kind of mood I'm in, 'cause… I think 'Crucifixation''s one of my favorite songs, which is super thrashy. I like 'Shrapnel' because it's a completely different feel. But it's the first time I've written everything, so I got some money in the game on every song. So, probably my go-to, if I was gonna play a song for somebody and say, 'This is my new album,' probably would be 'Crucifixation'."
Regarding which song on "From Hell I Rise" was "most challenging" to write, Kerry said: "I'm not sure 'challenging' is the right word, but one song that sticks out to me is a standalone track in a different way that we talked about is 'Two Fists'. Because I wrote 'Two Fists' to be basically like if you stuck your hand in the 1980s and picked out a punk song. I wanted it to sound just like that. I wanted it to sound like a heavy, groovy punk song. And I went about writing the lyrics the same way, as if one of the punk singers wrote those lyrics in the '80s as well, 'cause I wanted it to be an individual music period piece, so to speak. It wasn't difficult; it was just getting my time frame musically and my time frame lyrically to work together for that particular song."
All material for "From Hell I Rise" was written by the 60-year-old SLAYER guitarist, who was accompanied during the recording sessions by the rest of his solo band, consisting of drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH),guitarist Phil Demmel (formerly of MACHINE HEAD) and Mark Osegueda (DEATH ANGEL) on vocals. Helming the sessions at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles last year was producer Josh Wilbur, who has previously worked with KORN, LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD and BAD RELIGION, among others.
In an interview with Martha Wingen of the Bleeding Metal podcast, King was asked to name "the most important message" on "From Hell I Rise". He said: "I don't know that there's a message on the album. I'm not that kind of person. I like to bring things to a conversation. Say, for instance, I've been talking today about, I think a lot of people are born into a religious belief based on being handed down from their parents, friends, whatever. What I like to present to people is ideas that if that makes them question what they believe, what they were taught… I think everybody should make up their own mind. And at the end of the day, that would be my message. Make up your own mind, be it politics, be it religion. Just be your own self."
Asked if he was able to realize something in his music he always wanted to do, like new influences or new styles, on "From Hell I Rise", Kerry said: "Realistically, my influences were influences 40 years ago and they still are my influences. And along that way, did I pick up more? Yeah, absolutely. But I think in doing this project, it's just the next record for me. I didn't have anything that I wanted to achieve that necessarily I hadn't achieved. I just wanna make up the next batch of music for people that I think are my fans, that I think they would like, because SLAYER has a gigantic amount of fans, and if I make 95 percent of them happy with what I do, I think I had a good day."
In a separate interview with with France's Loud TV, Kerry said about the prospect of launching a solo career: "It's kind of funny, right? It's kind of funny to have 40 years in this business at all, let alone be starting a new band."
Referencing the fact that SLAYER hasn't released a new studio album since 2015 and hasn't played any live shows since 2019, King added: "I'm obviously not done. I've got lots more music and lots more things to say, a lot more people to piss off and argue about. So, let's start this new endeavor now. Move on."
When the interviewer noted that it takes "courage" to launch a new project several decades into his career, King concurred: "It is a lot more difficult than I thought. I've been kind of pampered for the last at least three decades. And starting over, even though I have a gigantic history in SLAYER, starting over, you're still starting over — you're lower on the bills, you're not making the [same kind of] money. Having to figure out how to make sure everybody in my band makes money so it's worth their time. But, yeah, never for a second did I consider not going on, because at this point in life, any record could be your last. I don't think this is my last record, but I have to move on like it is. So put it out, hope the fans like it, hope the fans show up. I like it. I think the fans are gonna like it, and I think we're gonna have a lot of good times."
Asked if the lineup for his solo band is made up of "friends", Kerry said: "Absolutely. The thing that meant the most to me about moving forward in this project was getting my friends. I could get anybody in the biz — I can get people I don't know, people I've never met, but I have enough friends in this business to know that I could put a band together of outstanding musicians that are friends that, after the show, we can get on the bus and have a drink and just have fun. No drama. Nothing weird is gonna happen that we don't foresee. I look forward to getting out on the road with these guys and having a good time."
Pressed about which member of his solo band was "the most surprised" when Kerry called him to offer him a spot in the group, Kerry said: "I think the most surprising moment was when I finally gave Mark the gig. Mark put his name in the hat very early, and he's the only one that did demos with me and Paul. We had him come down every six weeks or so, and he would just come down and sing the songs he'd already sang and just every time he'd come down, make 'em better. But I didn't tell him until, like, 14 months ago that he got the gig. And I was super nonchalant about it. He was at my place in [Las] Vegas, and I said, 'Dude, if you still want the gig, I guess you can have it.' And he was super excited, super excited, like almost fan excited. He was so excited, he texted his mom and texted me by accident. [Laughs] And I said, 'I love you too, man. It's cool. It's cool.' So we went in and recorded, like, two months after that."
When the interviewer remarked that Mark sounds like he is really pushing himself vocally on "From Hell I Rise", Kerry said: "Like I said, we did demos, and we always made the demos better. And then we got to the studio in Hollywood, and I was in another room doing something, and he sang 'Residue'. And the producer got me and says, 'Hey, I want you to hear where the song is.' And I went, 'Okay, cool,' expecting to hear what I was used to hearing. And I hear the first verse and I'm going, 'How did you guys get to this register?' It's, like, I'd never heard that before. He was, like, 'Well, that's where he started singing and felt comfortable.' So I went to Mark immediately and I said, 'Hey, dude, you can recreate this, right?' It's, like, 'You're not setting yourself up to fail the first show and blow your voice out and be canceling shows all over the place.' And he assured me he can do it. So, he carried on and went on and did even crazier performances on the later songs that he sang. So, apparently, he's very confident in what he can do. And I think it sounds great. So, I'm anxious to get out and start doing it."
King told Rolling Stone about the decision to call the band KERRY KING: "It was going to be KING'S REIGN for a long time, which is really cool. But even with that one, I went to the guys, like, 'I'm not a vain dude. I don't want my name to be a part of it.' We talked about BLOOD REIGN for a while, but it didn't work. Every time I came up with anything remotely cool, it was taken by some obscure band in Eastern Europe. It became KERRY KING because I love that logo."
King said the album is about "various religious topics, some war entries, heavy stuff, punky stuff, doomy stuff, and spooky stuff, with Herculean speeds achieved," adding, "If you've ever liked any SLAYER throughout any part of our history, there's something on this record that you'll get into, be it classic punk, fast punk, thrash, or just plain heavy metal."
King added there's more to come, too. "Even with a record in the can, I've still got so many songs that need to be finished," he said. "This is what I know how to do…number one being music, number two being metal. It's been a part of my life for 40 years, and I'm nowhere near being done."
KERRY KING will be special guest on the upcoming LAMB OF GOD/MASTODON North American "Ashes Of Leviathan" co-headline tour. The six-week run will launch on July 19 in Grand Prairie, Texas and will wrap on August 31 in Omaha, Nebraska.
JPL Productions has uploaded 4K video of Ace Frehley's entire June 15 concert at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, West Virginia. Check it out below.
Setlist:
* Shock Me (KISS song)
* Shout It Out Loud (KISS song)
* Cherry Medicine
* Rock Soldiers (FREHLEY’S COMET song)
* Love Gun (KISS song)
* Rocket Ride (KISS song)
* 10,000 Volts
* Parasite (KISS song)
* New York Groove (Russ Ballard cover)
* Rip It Out
* Detroit Rock City (KISS song)
* Cold Gin (KISS song)
* Ace Frehley Guitar Solo
* Strange Ways (KISS song)
* Deuce (KISS song)
* Rock And Roll All Nite (KISS song)
The original KISS guitarist played his song "Cherry Medicine" live for the first time during his concert on May 26 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Frehley released the official music video for "Cherry Medicine" in February. The clip was directed by Justin H. Reich of Three Thirty-Three Creative and produced by Reich and Steve Seabury.
On "Cherry Medicine", a mean palm-muted chug underlines Ace's pensive vocals where he confesses, "I knew I had to change my ways for sure to keep you by my side." The track showcases another side of Frehley with its saccharine and sweet, soaring hook as he promises, "I love you, cherry medicine. You heal my every need and some." He seals the sentiment with another powerhouse solo.
"Cherry Medicine" is taken from Ace's latest solo album, "10,000 Volts", which was released in February via MNRK Music Group (formerly eOne Music). The LP was produced by Ace and Steve Brown (TRIXTER).
In an interview with "Loudwire Nights", Ace described "Cherry Medicine" as a "fun, easygoing rock and roll song, not too complicated to play. And kids can gravitate towards that, especially kids that have only been playing guitar for a couple of years. The only tricky part about it is capturing my guitar solos."
Ace previously praised "10,000 Volts", telling VRP Rocks: "I'm very happy with the way the record turned out. Now, a lot of times I've recorded records where sometimes you look at three or four songs on the album and you consider them not as good as some of the other ones and you kind of consider them as filler. But I don't think there's any filler on this album. I think every song has merit to it."
He added: "I think it's one of the best albums I ever did. I mean, I think it's probably as good as my solo album in 1978, which everybody seems to think is my best album to date. But I think this new album is equally as good as my 1978 solo album, and I think there's more than one hit single on the album."
Ace's new all-original album is the follow-up to "Spaceman", which was released in October 2018 via eOne.
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons co-wrote two tracks on "Spaceman", "Without You I'm Nothing" and "Your Wish Is My Command", the latter of which also features Gene's bass playing.
Frehley recently revealed that his next release will be a third "Origins" volume, covering songs by artists who influenced him. He will once again work with Brown on the project, which is tentatively due in 2025.
In an interview with Billboard, Frehley said that he is at one of the best points of his career. "Y'know, here I am at age [73] and I'm putting out one of the best records I've ever recorded," he said. "The playing is great and the singing is some of the best vocals I've ever done. It really doesn't make any sense, but I'm the kind of guy that's always broken rules, y'know?"
Grammy-nominated rock band FEVER 333, led by Jason Aalon Butler, has released a powerful new song and music video for "New West Order", out via 333 Wreckords Crew / Century Media Records. Bursting with fervor and intensity the band is known for, "New World Order" also proudly displays West Coast hip-hop influences, which have been an integral part of Butler's identity, growing up in Inglewood, California and forming the band there in 2017.
"There is an intersectional hot bed where the hood and hardcore meet," explains Butler on the new song. "For pimps and punks alike to enjoy and celebrate their taboos. This intersection is beautifully represented in Los Angeles and 'New West Order' is an unapologetic exploration of my experience as a social variable growing up in L.A. that I think the world should also have the privilege of being exposed to. It is also the beginning of west coast gangster rock as a genre and a culture. The beauty in disparity and these nuanced diamonds forged from the pressures we experience in alternative commodities (of all types against the background of our status quo) and, particularly, people of color. I spent about six years talking about how I felt about these governmental/societal systems and imbalances; now I'm going to talk about why I feel this way and the experiences that shaped such ideologies."
FEVER 333 has also announced headline dates across the United States and Europe. Taking place in the fall and kicking off October 17 in Los Angeles, the tour will hit all major cities across the country, wrapping up on November 8 in Brooklyn, New York. November 14 will kick off their run of shows taking place in Europe, hitting cities in Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. local time.
FEVER 333 has proven consistently that it is one of the most captivating acts in modern music today. Now, FEVER 333 is set to embark on their most exciting chapter yet with a plethora of new music on the way.
FEVER 333's current lineup includes drummer Thomas Pridgen (THE MARS VOLTA, THUNDERCAT, TRASH TALK),bassist April Kae and guitarist Brandon Davis, alongside Jason Aalon Butler.
"New West Order" is FEVER 333's first single since February's "Ready Rock".
The Dead Daisies recently released “Light ‘Em Up”, the title track of their forthcoming new album, out September 6 via Spitfire Music Pty Ltd/SPV. In the new video below, Doug Aldrich performs a guitar playthrough of the new single:
“Light ‘Em Up” sets the tone for their upcoming album of the same name and their 2024 World Tour which will take them across the US, UK and Europe.
Recorded in Nashville with Producer Marti Frederiksen, “Light ‘Em Up” is the band’s first new single since 2022 and the first with singer John Corabi since 2018.
“Hey Gang, we are releasing our first single “Light ‘Em Up” today, from our new record, aptly titled Light ‘Em Up as well! It’s a kick-ass, straight ahead rock and roll tune, just how we like it!!! Turn it up, and get ready to bang your head and break shit!!! Hope ya like it!!! Love you guys!!” - John Corabi
Accompanying the "Light 'Em Up" single is an explosive new video that can be viewed below:
The band’s US leg of their Light ‘Em Up World Tour is underway. Dates are listed below.
Tour dates:
June
19 - House Of Blues - San Diego, CA
20 - Whisky A Go Go - Los Angeles, CA
22 - Goldfield Trading Post - Roseville, CA
September
6 - Chalk - Brighton, UK
7 - The Foundry - Torquay, UK
8 - The 1865 - Southampton, UK
10 - Picturedrome - Holmfirth, UK
11 - SWG3 - Glasgow, UK
13 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK
14 - KK’s Steel Mill - Wolverhampton, UK
15 - Boiler Shop - Newcastle, UK
17 - O2 Ritz - Manchester, UK
18 - Patti Pavilion - Swansea, Wales
20 - O2 Academy - Bristol, UK
21 - O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire - London, UK
Oceans Of Slumber have released a video for their new single, "Poem Of Ecstasy", featured on their forthcoming new album, Where Gods Fear To Speak, out September 13 via Season of Mist. Watch the clip below, and pre-order the album here.
Oceans Of Slumber defy any and all convention. Since 2011, the Houston band have come to redefine the Southern Gothic by casting their tales of hope and despair against an ever-shifting backdrop of melodic death, doom and black metal, with subtle electronic flourishes and classical composition added for good measure, but their sixth album has more in common with Blade Runner and The Book of Eli than their previous efforts. This record is huge and cinematic in every sense of the word.
On Where Gods Fear To Speak, Oceans Of Slumber remake progressive metal in their own dark cinematic image.
Tracklisting:
"Where Gods Fear To Speak"
"Run From The Light"
"Don't Come Back From Hell Empty-Handed"
"Wish"
"Poem Of Ecstasy"
"The Given Dream"
"I Will Break The Pride Of Your Will"
"Prayer"
"The Impermanence Of Fate"
"Wicked Game"
"Poem Of Ecstasy" video:
"Where Gods Fear To Speak"
Oceans Of Slumber lineup:
Cammie Beverly - vocals
Dobber Beverly- drums, piano
Semir Ozerkan - bass
Alex Davis - guitar
Chris Kritikos - guitar, synth
Extinction A.D., the relentless purveyors of ferocious hardcore tinged thrash metal, have announced today that they will unleash their fourth studio album, To The Detested, on August 16 via Unique Leader Records.
Alongside today’s announcement comes the debut of their latest single and accompanying music video, "Impervious (Unrepentant)", featuring guest vocals by Matthew Kiichi Heafy of Trivium. Stream the new track here, and watch the accompanying video below.
The new single showcases Extinction A.D.'s dynamic approach to writing furious, incendiary heavy metal bangers and gives and exciting sneak-peek into what’s to come from the band’s upcoming fourth album, a tour de force of unbridled aggression that embodies Extinction A.D.'s evolution and unwavering commitment to their craft.
Speaking on today’s announcement, the band share "‘Impervious’ is another exercise for us in stretching ourselves. Embracing some different tempos, instrumentation and inclusion of guest vocals with Matt Heafy. Working with Matt for the track as well as the video was very gratifying and lot of fun. He’s been a big supporter of the band since the jump so it was rad to get together for some music after all this time. Time moves on but things sometimes seem to sink further and further into a festering pit in this world. Humans are steadily losing their humanity in the current state of things, so finding a way to survive without becoming a monster yourself is becoming increasingly difficult.”
To The Detested tracklisting:
"Desperate Grasp"
"Escape From New York"
"Epidemic Of Mutation"
"Apocalypse Rising"
"Impervious (Unrepentant)" feat. Matthew Kiichi Heafy
"Fill The Void"
"Burnt Sienna"
"Shepherding Swine"
"Behind The Veil Of Sanctity"
"The Cure Or The Cause"
"Impervious (Unrepentant)" video:
Extinction A.D. is not for the faint of heart and the intensity of these New Yorkers has yet to be tempered. The bands signature level of ferocity has reached new levels on their fourth album To The Detested, which follows their EP Ruthless Intent from earlier this year.
So many different worlds shaped this band; from writers like Alan Moore and George Orwell; lyricists like Wreak Havoc and Chuck D; to directors like Tarantino and John Carpenter. But musically, Extinction A.D. hook up a tube of early 90s era of metal into their veins. Not just bands like Pantera and Machine Head, but the often overlooked 90s offerings from Testament, Sepultura and Slayer.
Thrashing just as hard as their predecessors, the band also break their surroundings down and deliver some heavy as hell riotous mosh; hitting that all-important sweet spot mixture of 80s thrash, 90s extreme metal and New York hardcore, all encompassed into one.
Never afraid to speak their minds amidst a divisive world, Extinction A.D. bring a decisive power to match their frenetic energy. The endgame is not just rebellion but revolution.
Foghat have released slideshow videos for "She's A Little Bit Of Everything" and "Drivin’ On", tracks of their new album (and first in seven years), Sonic Mojo. Watch below:
Upon its release, Sonic Mojo soared to the top spot of the Billboard “Blues Albums” chart, where it hasn’t left the Top 10 for the past 26 weeks. It’s the first time the band—which originated in 1971—has ever landed at #1 on any of Billboard’s charts after a new album release.
Sonic Mojo was released November 10 on their own label, Foghat Records, and is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family) in the US by Proper Music in the U.K., and in Europe via Metalville Records. It’s available in various formats including a single CD boasting 12 electrifying tracks in a stunning six-page digipak and digital copies here. For vinyl enthusiasts, there’s a limited edition 180gram, neon purple vinyl version featuring 11 tracks and a gatefold jacket. Plus, extra special CD and vinyl bundles, complete with exclusive merchandise, can be found here.
Sonic Mojo tracklisting:
"She’s A Little Bit Of Everything"
"I Don’t Appreciate You"
"Mean Woman Blues"
"Drivin’ On"
"Let Me Love You Baby"
"How Many More Years"
"Song For Life"
"Wish I’d A Been There"
"Time Slips Away"
"Black Days & Blue Nights"
"She’s Dynamite" (only available on CD)
"Promised Land"
"Black Days & Blue Nights" video:
“I Don’t Appreciate You” video:
"Drivin’ On" video:
The band’s journey began in 1971, and their legacy is written in rock & roll history with eight Gold records, one Platinum record and one double-Platinum record. Through ups and downs, tragedies, and triumphs, one thing remains constant: Foghat’s unwavering dedication to music. It’s all about the music, always has been and always will be.
Check out the band’s itinerary below:
June
29 - Miami, OK - Buffalo Run Casino & Resort
July
18 - Walker, MN - Moondance Jam
20 - Kimberly, WI - Sunset Point Park
26 - West Bend, WI - Washington County Fair
28 - Great Falls, MT - Montana State Fair 2024
August
10 - Beaver Dam, KY - Beaver Dam Amphitheater
11 - Bethlehem, PA - Musikfest
17 - Saskatoon, SK - Saskatoon Festival
22 - Shipshewana, IN - Blue Gate Perf Arts Center
24 - Gatlinburg, TN - Gatlinburg Convention Center
31 - Sparks, NV - Nugget Casino Resort
September
13 - Yakima, WA - Sozo Sports Event Center
20 - Manhattan, KS - Mccain Auditorium
23 - Bloomsburg, PA - Bloomsburg Fair
October
4 - Petoskey, MI - Odawa Casino
26 - Meadville, MS - Homochillo River Festival
November
2 - Cathedral City, CA - Agave Caliente Terraza
23 - St. Charles, MO - The Family Arena
30 - Baraboo, WI - Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
On June 15th, Canadian rock icon Bif Naked returned with her new album, Champion. To coincide with the release - her first album since The Promise in 2009 - she has unveiled a new video for the title track, which can be viewed below.
Tracklist:
"Jim"
"Never No Never"
"Champion"
"Broke Into Your Car"
"Sweetpea"
"Rollerdome"
"Snowblinded"
"Heavy"
"Raging Inside"
"Stay In Your Lane"
"Champion" (True Believers Mix)
"Champion" (March of the Freakz Mix)
Just twenty-five years ago, Bill Clinton had a scandalous affair, Teletubbies invaded American TV, and Viagra got the green light. Surprise, surprise – Bif Naked also dropped her second album, I, Bificus, right in the midst of this wild ride. Let’s not forget Buffy lost her virginity to the Bif song “Lucky” as she performed on Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
An infectious, eclectic blend of raucous power-pop hooks, emotive and raw lyricism, with old-school punk attitude-like Bif herself. It’s unrelenting charisma with hits like “Spaceman”, “Moment Of Weakness” and “Lucky”, the album catapulted Bif to superstardom internationally, multiple Gold records, followed by multiple Platinum records, and set her on a course of global touring that still finds her doing year round concerts to this day.
Through it all Bif remains true to her loyal fans and always gives them all of herself with every performance. What better way to celebrate the lasting power of this record it’s and, of course Bif herself, than to finally release a 25th anniversary edition I, Bificus XXV a completely remastered album including bonus tracks and a new version of "Lucky" (Orchestral).
I, Bificus was produced by Glenn Rosenstein, engineered by Jon Potoker.
CD tracklisting:
"Any Day Now"
"Spaceman"
"Moment Of Weakness"
"Lucky"
"Peacock"
"Chotee"
"Sophia"
"Violence"
"Anything"
"Only The Girl"
"If I"
"Lucky" (2023 Orchestral Mix)
Acoustic Mixes:
"Spaceman" (Acoustic)
"Moment Of Weakness" (Acoustic)
"Chotee" (Acoustic)
"Lucky" (Acoustic)
Following the triumphant success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, Blue Öyster Cult is gearing up for the release of 50th Anniversary Live - Second Night. This electrifying performance, which includes the band’s second album Tyranny nd Mutation performed back-to-back, is set to hit the shelves on August 9, and promises to be a spectacular follow-up to the band's historic three-night stint at Sony Hall in NYC.
The band kicks off the album's release with "7 Screaming Diz-Busters" (Live) accompanied by a performance video. Watch below.
In September 2022, Blue Öyster Cult enthralled fans with a unique trilogy of sold-out shows, each dedicated to one of their first three albums. Founding member Albert Bouchard made a special appearance on all three nights, adding a nostalgic touch to the historic milestone.
For nearly three hours each night, the band delivered a spellbinding set, weaving through the entirety of their classic initial trilogy of albums and treating fans to a mix of favorites, deep cuts, and classic hits. The atmosphere was electric, and Frontiers Music captured the magic, set to release each night as a special individual package.
Blue Öyster Cult's legacy spans over five decades, captivating fans with intelligent hard rock loaded with classic songs. Hailing from Long Island, NY, the band is renowned in the hard rock and heavy metal scene for their pioneering work, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success. Cited as a major influence by acts like Metallica, Blue Öyster Cult boasts a timeless catalog, including iconic tracks like "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper," "Godzilla," and "Burnin’ for You." The creative vision of the original core duo, Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser and Eric Bloom, is complemented by Richie Castellano, Danny Miranda, and Jules Radino, forming a powerhouse lineup.
As the band embraces its status as a 'classic rock' phenomenon, they continue to create vibrant work, offering a refreshing alternative to mainstream trends. With a relentless touring schedule and the critically acclaimed album The Symbol Remains released in 2020, Blue Öyster Cult remains an enduring force, ready to ignite the stage once again with the upcoming release of 50th Anniversary Live - Second Night.
50th Anniversary Live - Second Night tracklisting:
Album 1:
"The Red & The Black"
"O.D.'D On Life Itself"
"Hot Rails To Hell"
"7 Screaming Diz-Busters"
"Baby Ice Dog"
"Wings Wetted Down"
"Teen Archer"
"Mistress Of The Salmon Salt (Quicklime Girl)"
Album 2:
"Box In My Head"
"Burnin' For You"
"Lips In The Hills"
"Perfect Water"
"Tenderloin"
"The Revenge Of Vera Gemini"
"E.T.I (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)"
"That Was Me"
"Godzilla"
"(Don't Fear) The Reaper"
"Unknown Tongue"
"Tattoo Vampire"
"Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll"
King Crimson founder Robert Fripp and his wife, Toyah Willcox, have shared a throwback performance of the Led Zeppelin classic, "Black Dog", for their weekly Sunday Lunch. Check it out below.
"We look back at one our personal faves here at T&R HQ!"
On playing with her husband, Toyah comments: "I also love seeing my husband on stage. It's such a joy because normally we're on different continents. To be on stage together, it's an absolute joy!"
On Fripp’s connection to Metallica, Fripp added: “To link this song with (King Crimson's) "Frame by Frame," which we went through a little while ago (NOTE: reference to an earlier episode of Rob Squad and the Creators). I read an interview where Kirk Hammett of Metallica said how much he enjoyed the double guitar parts of Adrian (Belew) and Robert on the Discipline album and "Frame by Frame."
On who he listens to and who influenced him, Fripp says: "Well, Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, McLaughlin, Page, and Chuck Berry. In the early days, Scotty Moore, Elvis's player, Little Richard. The sheer power of that man was astonishing."
Finnish folk metallers Ensiferum will release their new album, "Winter Storm", on Ocrober 18th, 2024 via Metal Blade. It is now available for pre-order here.
Check out the album cover art and the first single, "Winter Storm Vigilantes", below.
Finland's Chaoszine sat down with Ensiferum to discuss 15 different topics about the band and its members. Check out the video below.
Prepare to be swept away by a wave of crushing riffs and introspective lyrics as doom metal outfit Temple Witch unveils the single and music video for "Ocean Thousand", taken from their upcoming sophomore album, Ocean Thousand, Mountain Thousand.
"This song delves into the difficult realms of loneliness and confusion," says the band. "Joshua, yet again, achieved a compelling visual display of what seemed originally to be a lone experience. We are confident these songs and videos will serve a similar purpose; to provide the sounds and sights of internal struggles that are so often unacknowledged, and to communicate empathy."
Temple Witch, completed by bassist Jacob Jones and drummer Jacob Wherley, draws inspiration from the depths of the human experience. Their name itself reflects this exploration, with "Temple" symbolizing the body and mind, and "Witch" representing the shadow within. Through their music, they strive for a deep connection with their audience, aiming to resonate with listeners on a global scale.
Ocean Thousand, Mountain Thousand is scheduled for release on August 30, 2024, via WormHoleDeath Records.
Temple Witch is:
Andy Russell – Guitar/Vocals
Jacob Jones – Bass
Jacob Wherley – Drums
After recently introducing a new line-up and making a powerful comeback from a brief hiatus with the track "Killer & The Queen", Finnish heavy metal band Oceanhoarse continue to forge ahead with the launch of their newest single, "Logos". The release is accompanied by an intense new video, which can be viewed below.
Drummer Oskari Niemi comments: "This song is one big yin and yang. It starts with the most aggressive music we have made but changes into a mystical spring rain kinda vibe."
Bassist Silver Ots adds: "The riff catches you by the throat immediately and the song eases only in the middle section where it turns the jet engines off and goes gliding in the night sky. This is of course followed by an ass-ripping guitar solo and eventual crash-and-burn-heavy riff leaving no survivors."
Guitarist Ben Varon recently commented on the Oceanhoarse line-up change and the band's brief hiatus:
“There was a lot of inner turmoil within the band around the release of our previous album 'Heads Will Roll', which escalated with the exit of bassist Jyri Helko. I was also running pretty low motivation-wise, and needed a few months to take a breather and find the excitement for the music again. But it was soon clear to me, Joonas (Kosonen, vocals) and Oce (Oskari Niemi, drums) that we wanted to continue the band and still make music together. And I knew just the right guy to call for bass duties.”
Enter Silver Ots, Ben's old partner in crime from his previous band Amoral.
“Silver and me go way back, I believe we were 15 when we formed Amoral. I have always regarded him as one of the best riff composers in metal, so I knew the value that he would bring to the band with his songwriting in addition to his ridiculously tight bass playing. And the proof is in the pudding, all you need to do is to listen to 'Killer & The Queen', for which Silver composed the music for!” Ben continues.
“I met the guys at a crossroads,” says Silver Ots. “After the band going full speed for so long there was a wind of change in the air. We decided to take the time, reflect back and look ahead, find a mutual vibe and see what we can come up with together. What you hear now is one of the pieces of new music we've been cooking up this past year.”
“'Killer & the Queen' showcases the more groovy side of the 'Hoarse”, says vocalist Joonas Kosonen. “Lyrically, the song is about those enemies very close to you. So close you can’t even see them coming. We’re super proud of this one, and we feel reborn after going through hellfire. A bit of dissonance sure makes art come alive!” Joonas summarizes.
"Killer & The Queen" was mixed and mastered by Lauri Hämäläinen, who also co-produced and recorded the vocals. For the video, Oceanhoarse returned to Guilty Visuals and Pete Inkinen, who they had worked with previously on the video for “Pryopen”. The cover artwork for the single was drawn by Samuli “Skrymer” Ponsimaa.
2022 saw Embryonic Autopsy taking the death metal scene by storm with their brutal banger of a debut, Prophecies Of The Conjoined. This summer, the US act launched its sophomore studio album, Origins Of The Deformed, released on June 14 via Massacre Records.
They have unveiled an official video for "Cleopatra's Spawn"; check it out below.
The new material follows the sick and twisted lyrical style from Prophecies Of The Conjoined, and continues the story of the alien/human hybrid theory. Diving into more guts and gore than ever before, Origins Of The Deformed does not hold back lyrically. With song titles such as “Dissolving In Acidic Afterbirth", "Orgies Of The Inseminated", and "Dripping In The Vaginal Nectar", Embryonic Autopsy takes you on a grotesque filled journey of the senses. Musically, the band continues to bring the listener the raw and powerful sound they are known for, while adding in some extra twists and turns with elements of grindcore, Swedish death metal, brutal American death metal, and even moments using the vocal fry register.
Embryonic Autopsy's new rager was produced and mixed by Scott Roberts, and was mastered by Ulrich Wild at the Wilderness Studios. Origins Of The Deformed features high class guest musicians, such as James Murphy, Jack Owen (Six Feet Under, ex-Cannibal Corpse, ex-Deicide) and Terrance Hobbs of Suffocation. The killer album artwork was designed by Cutting Edge Metal Studios.
Origins Of The Deformed tracklisting:
"Dripping In The Vaginal Nectar"
"Orgies Of The Inseminated"
"Human Vessel Of Alien Hybrids"
"Dissolving In Acidic Afterbirth"
"Spewed Forth Into Chunks"
"Self-Inflicted C-Section"
"The Conjoined Must Perish"
"Cleopatra’s Spawn"
"Carnivorous Abortion"
"The Curse Of Madame Pele"
"Orgies Of The Inseminated" lyric video:
Album lineup:
Tim King - Vocals
Scott Roberts - Guitars, Keyboards
Kenxi Dupey - Bass
Marco Fimbres - Drums
Guest musicians:
- James Murphy (ex-Death, ex-Obituary, ex-Testament): Guest guitar solos on "Orgies Of The Inseminated", "Cleopatra's Spawn" and "Carnivorous Abortion"
- Jack Owen (Six Feet Under, ex-Cannibal Corpse, ex-Deicide): Guest guitar solos on "Dissolving In Acidic Afterbirth" and "Dripping In The Vaginal Nectar"
- Terrance Hobbs (Suffocation): Guest guitar solo on "Carnivorous Abortion"
British Hard Rock pioneers Uriah Heep returned to Wacken Open Air 2023 to celebrate good times and legendary tunes. Check out pro-shot video of "Stealin'", "Rainbow Demon" and "July Morning" below.
In April 2023, Uriah Heep released a music video for "Golden Light", a track from the band's 25th studio album, Chaos & Colour, released back in January 2023 via Silver Lining Music. Watch the clip below.
“Golden Light” is a smorgasbord of soaring melodies, robust rhythm, luscious guitar lines, and brims with spiritual optimism. “We’ve always had positive energy in everything we do,” beams Mick Box, Uriah Heep’s venerable and effervescent founding member. “It’s always good over evil no matter where we look at it. That’s what we’re like as people, which is why it’s always been a big part of Heep to have that positivity.”
“‘Golden Light’ is a typical melodic Heep rock song” continues Box, “it explains that in this troubled world, there is a guardian angel shining down a light, to guide us through these difficult times. ‘Appy days!”
Chaos & Colour is an album which bristles with explosive classic rock guitars, supreme harmonies, and Heep’s famously generous keyboard foundation. “One Nation, One Sun” is a journey of soaring balladic contemplation, “Fly Like An Eagle” takes the listener on a journey of meditation, whilst “Closer To Your Dreams” is a battle cry for all rockers to get out there and do it, with Shaw imploring that “So many have tried but slipped away/Now it’s time for you to have your say.” During the entire album, Bernie Shaw’s timeless vocals sit expertly beside the band’s phenomenal artistry, rounding out exceptional performances throughout.
Produced by Jay Ruston, and engineered by Pieter Rietkerk, Chaos & Colour is a superb album of quality hard rock from the pioneers of the genre who continue to create top class material. Old fans will be reinvigorated whilst new fans will surely find Chaos & Colour an exceptional discovery. In this, their 53rd pioneering year as a band, Chaos & Colour sees Uriah Heep throwing down more life, light and energy than peers 40 years their juniors.
Chaos & Colour is available in black and coloured vinyl configurations, as a standard CD digipak, a deluxe CD packaged in a hardcover book with Uriah Heep’s Chaos & Colour signature patch and in digital formats. Order here.
Chaos & Colour tracklisting:
"Save Me Tonight"
"Silver Sunlight"
"Hail The Sunrise"
"Age Of Changes" *
"Hurricane"
"One Nation, One Sun"
"Golden Light"
"You’ll Never Be Alone"
"Fly Like An Eagle"
"Freedom To Be Free"
"Closer To Your Dreams" *
"Save Me Tonight" (Demo)**
Xeneris, the Italian powerhouse of symphonic power metal, has released their debut album, Eternal Rising via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the album's release, a visualizer for "A New Beginning" is avialable below.
Formed in December 2022, after the disbandment of Kalidia (one of the hottest italian power metal band with over 7 million streams and 5 million YouTube views), Xeneris is the brainchild of Federico Paolini (co-founder, composer, and guitarist) and Roberto Donati (co-founder, Bassist). Coupled with Maryan jaw-dropping vocals and the rhythmic genius of Stefano Livieri. Xeneris manage to honor the Heritage of Kalidia expanding the musical spectrum fusing power metal, symphonic metal, and progressive metal into an electrifying blend of irresistible melodies, powerful riffs, and grand arrangements.
Federico is thrilled to invite fans to “Get ready to be transported on a mesmerizing odyssey through the annals of myth and legend. From traversing the Mediterranean alongside Ulysses to beholding the Phoenix's resurrection. Follow Dante's descent into Hades and surrender to the seductive allure of an Arabian night, where the Sahara's gentle zephyrs embrace you in their warm embrace.”
Xeneris invites metal enthusiasts worldwide to join them on this epic voyage, as they redefine the boundaries of symphonic power metal. Prepare to be captivated by the grandeur of Eternal Rising and immerse yourself in a world of myths, real-life and fantasy legends, and introspection from human experiences.
Tracklisting:
"Barbarossa
"Before The River Of Fire"
"Eternal Rising"
"Pandora's Box"
"A New Beginning"
"To The Endless Sea"
"Shahrazad"
"Scilla And Cariddi"
"Burning Within"
"The Glorious Fight"
"Equinox"
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