SOULFLY has released the official live video for "Superstition", the first single from the band's twelfth album, "Totem", which came out last August via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2018's "Ritual" was recorded at Platinum Underground in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino and Arthur Rizk with assistance from John Powers. Produced by SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera alongside Arthur Rizk (KREATOR, MUNICIPAL WASTE, CODE ORANGE),the LP boasts guest appearances from John Powers (ETERNAL CHAMPION),Chris Ulsh (POWER TRIP),and John Tardy (OBITUARY). Rizk was also responsible for playing lead guitar on the record. The artwork for the album was created by James Bousema.
Regarding the lyrical themes covered on "Totem", Max told The Bogcast: "'Superstition' was inspired by Superstition Mountains. I ended up doing a lot of reading about it and the whole Lost Dutchman. A lot of people died there. It's a really mysterious, mystic place, so I kind of made the lyrics kind of connected to that, which was pretty cool. In the actual chorus, it says, 'Superstition is harder than stone.' I'm referring to the mountain itself. That's a hard mountain. It's been there forever and probably will be there till the end of times.
"The whole record is inspired by nature," he continued. "That's why it's called 'Totem'. I don't know if you guys saw the cover, but we've got this totem pole with a bunch of different animals in it. Supposedly it's kind of like our spirit animals a little bit and our signs. There's almost like a lion mixed with a warthog and there's a goat with the horns. And there's an owl, eagle on top of it. And it's in the forest.
"So, yeah, the record was inspired by nature — the spirits in nature," Cavalera added. "I find that fascinating. I love that. I think the desert is very spiritual and very mysterious. And also the forest. We tour a lot, so we go to Iceland and Norway, and we all see those beautiful forests and stuff.
"So a lot of the record was inspired by, I guess you'd call it the worshipping of nature, almost as a god. A lot of natives have that belief — that nature is like a god that you worship. So I think that became the kind of focus point for the record. There's definitely songs that deal with different topics on it. There's a really cool song that's against cancer. We lost so many good people [to] cancer. I remember when I was writing the record, L.G. [Petrov] from ENTOMBED passed away, and Chuck [Schuldiner] from DEATH [died 20 years ago], and also family members that succumbed to cancer. And so I was, like, 'I wanna write a song against cancer' — a 'fuck you, cancer'-type letter, like a letter to cancer: 'Fuck you. You're not gonna bring all of us down. We're gonna fight you.' It's called 'Scouring The Vile'. That's one of the heaviest songs on the record. Also there's one that's kind of a little bit about society in general, and it's called 'Filth Upon Filth'. It's very, very 'Reign In Blood' influenced; I was listening to a lot of 'Reign In Blood' when I wrote that song. The tempo of it is a very killer SLAYER kind of groove. There is one song called 'The Damage Done'. It's about all the deforestation. I was reading a lot about the Amazon, how they're just raping and pillaging and destroying and that's like the lungs of the world. It's kind of up to us at least to talk about some of these topics, so I think it was kind of cool to give it a shot."
According to Max, "Totem" closes with a 10-minute track called "Spirit Animal". "It's a bit like an epic kind of song," he said. "It's really inspired by old heavy metal tracks, like closers of BLACK SABBATH albums that were really long, like eight [or] nine minutes long, like 'Heaven And Hell'-type shit. I wanted to write something like that. So it's got a lot of parts — tons of riffs. It's a riff fest. [Laughs] And it's great, 'cause it's also got… Richie from INCITE sings on it, my [step]son. And we've got Chris from POWER TRIP doing the solos on it. He's also in MAMMOTH GRINDER. He's a great musician. So he did the solos on 'Spirit Animal', and it came out sick."
In a separate interview with the "Rez Metal" podcast, Max stated about "Totem": "It was created a little bit different. The majority was just me and my son Zyon playing together, so we kind of wrote the bulk of the material. And then I had a great producer friend, Arthur Rizk; he worked with POWER TRIP and CODE ORANGE. Arthur is great, man. And I was curious how Arthur would make a SOULFLY record sound if he was in charge [of] it. And we created something that, to me, feels kind of like… It's almost like a biography of Max music. We cover everything from the early days all the way… So there's some black metal things, there's some death and thrash, there's some groove metal — there's everything. So the record really goes deep into all different areas of metal. So because of that, the album feels very diverse. At the end of the day, I just wanted to make a solid, full-on attitude record that just says, 'We're here to fuck shit up.' This is what we do. This is why I love playing metal, because of the energy it gives me.
"I don't wanna describe the record too much — I'd rather have people hear it and see what they think — but to me, it feels like this is just a really, really energetic SOULFLY record," Cavalera added. "It's kind of cool to have that kind of… After so many records, if you can still put an energetic record out, it says something about your career; you're not slowing down — you're going, actually, the opposite way. So I'm more in the trenches than ever with this one. It feels like [I've been] rejuvenated; I feel like a young kid again playing metal. Those are great elements to have. Especially when you're getting older, a lot of people go more mild and slow down. I'm not one of those people. I wanna just get even more wild, get heavier. But always with the SOULFLY groove, 'cause I think that's a key element of SOULFLY; it's always been the groove. So we pay really close attention to the… We actually added a lot of percussion to it, so it kind of goes back to records like 'Primitive'; some of the grooves go back to songs like 'Primitive' and 'Boom', but some of the other stuff is super aggressive and it's like a lot of the current extreme metal that I listen to right now from a lot of other bands."
In April 2021, Max told Chris Enriquez of Saint Vitus Presents: Age Of Quarantine that Rizk took the new SOULFLY project "super seriously. He said, 'Hey, Max, I don't wanna do just another SOULFLY record. I wanna do the bestSOULFLY record,'" he recalled. 'I was, like, 'All right. I take the challenge. Let's do it, man.'"
SOULFLY's current lead guitarist is Mike DeLeon, who joined the band in early 2023. Prior to hooking up with SOULFLY, DeLeon had been a member of PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo's solo band PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS, which he joined in 2015 as the replacement for Marzi Montazeri. More recently, Mike filled in for Zakk Wylde at the first rehearsal for the fall 2022 PANTERA shows.
In August 2021, SOULFLY parted ways with longtime guitarist Marc Rizzo due to personal differences. FEAR FACTORY's Dino Cazares played guitar for SOULFLY on the band's 2021 and 2022 run of shows.
BLACKBIRD ANGELS, the new project founded by guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) and bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns (SLASH, TOQUE, HEROES AND MONSTERS),will release its debut album, "Solsorte", on September 8 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Adam Hamilton, a multi-instrumentalist who spent time in L.A. GUNS and has also produced albums by L.A. GUNS, VAINS OF JENNA, George Lynch, and more, rounds out the BLACKBIRD ANGELS lineup on drums.
BLACKBIRD ANGELS' self-titled debut album sees some old friends getting together and simply having fun playing some good 'ol rock 'n roll like their heroes from the '70s did.
The official music video for the LP's first single, "Shut Up (You Know I Love You)", can be seen below.
Guns comments: "Todd and I have wanted to make a record for about 10 years now and we finally did it and it's everything I hoped for. With the addition of Adam Hamilton, it's pure magic. For live performances, Johnny Martin will play bass and Sam Bam Koltun will play guitar."
Kerns adds: "I've always been a great admirer of Tracii's. When he approached me about this project, we were still in the throes of the pandemic and I really felt this deep need to make as much music as possible while we were all facing such an uncertain future. The record turned out to not only be a cathartic experience, it became some of my favorite music I've ever been a part of. It's raw, it's real and it rocks. I'm super excited for people to hear it."
The seeds of BLACKBIRD ANGELS were planted when Tracii decided he wanted to write a rock and roll record more directly influenced by the music he grew up worshipping as a teenager, i.e. LED ZEPPELIN, Peter Frampton, BAD COMPANY, late '70s JOURNEY, and the like. He and Todd Kerns were already friends and Tracii felt Todd's voice and bass playing would match perfectly with his vision. The two chatted and concluded they could make a killer rock and roll record together.
"Solsorte" track listing:
01. Shut Up (You Know I Love You)
02. Mine (All Mine)
03. Worth The Wait
04. Coming In Hot
05. On And On/Over And Over
06. Only Everything
07. Broken In Two
08. Better Than This
09. Unbroken
10. The Last Song
11. Scream Bloody Murder
Guns is a respected guitarist who first came to prominence with the band he founded in Los Angeles in the early '80s, L.A. GUNS. L.A. GUNS would go on to be one of the marquee bands of '80s hard rock and had multiple hit records and singles, including "The Ballad Of Jayne". Guns has also had different forays with other groups outside of L.A. GUNS, including BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, CONTRABAND with Michael Schenker, and, more recently, SUNBOMB with STRYPER guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet. Guns reunited with vocalist Phil Lewis in 2016 under the L.A. GUNS name and the band has been releasing new albums, three in total thus far, and touring regularly since.
Kerns is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is most noted for being the bass player and backup singer in SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS, and for being the frontman of gold-record-selling Canadian band THE AGE OF ELECTRIC. In more recent years, he has been making his mark as a singer/songwriter with sold-out solo performances as well as fronting former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick's band, as well as his own Canadian supergroup TOQUE. Most recently, Todd joined forces with guitarist Stef Burns and drummer Will Hunt in the power trio HEROES AND MONSTERS.
BLACKBIRD ANGELS is:
Tracii Guns - Guitars
Todd Kerns - Vocals
Adam Hamilton - Drums
LAMB OF GOD has shared drone-camera video of the band's July 16 performance at the Inkcarceration Music And Tattoo Festival at Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. Check it out below.
Inkcarceration was first held at the Reformatory, made famous by "The Shawshank Redemption" movie, in 2018.
The festival, which ran from Friday through Sunday, reportedly drew more than 25,000 guests per day from across the globe.
This year's Inkcarceration featured bands performing on three different stages each day, with LIMP BIZKIT headlining on Friday, PANTERA topping the bill on Saturday and SLIPKNOT closing on Sunday.
LAMB OF GOD will head out on a full U.S. tour with PANTERA this summer, including a few stops at major festivals like Blue Ridge. Throughout August and early September, LAMB OF GOD will play eight headlining shows with a rotating cast of openers, including ICE NINE KILLS, SUICIDE SILENCE, THE ACACIA STRAIN, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and FROZEN SOUL.
LAMB OF GOD's latest album, "Omens", was released in October 2022. The LP is the follow-up to LAMB OF GOD's self-titled album, which arrived in June 2020. That effort marked LAMB OF GOD's first recordings with drummer Art Cruz, who joined the band in July 2019 as the replacement for Chris Adler.
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Florida’s death-dealers Inhuman Condition are back with another right-hook single; a high-octane cover of the Blue Oyster Cult classic, “Godzilla”. The video for the second single from their upcoming EP, Panic Prayer, features the ever popular reptilian wreaking havoc on a city, while singing about his misadventures. The video was filmed and edited by Daniel Wahlström at Heavy Groove Media, who previously worked with the band on “I’m Now The Monster” and “Caustic Vomit Reveries”.
Set for a July 21st release on Listenable Insanity Records, Panic Prayer is the band’s third release since the their inception in early 2021. With members of Obituary, Deicide, and Venom Inc, the trio is no stranger to extreme music, blending a mix of groovy death metal and thrash, with a pinch of hardcore.
The group have once again enlisted the help of art-extraordinaire Dan “Babe Ruth” Goldsworthy (Cradle Of Filth, Accept, Hakan, Alestorm) for the cover art for the EP. Goldsworthy’s third album cover for the band features the bands “unofficial mascot,” sometimes referred to as “The Rat God”, who was on the group’s 2021 debut Rat God, as well as 2022’s follow-up album Fearsick.
Panic Prayer tracklisting:
"Civilized Holocaust"
"Final Credits"
"Panic Prayer"
"Godzilla"
"The Mold Testament" (live)
"Recycled Hate" (live)
"Euphoriphobia" (live)
"The Neck Step" (live)
Inhuman Condition is:
Jeramie Kling - vocals / drums
Terry Butler - bass
Taylor Nordberg - guitar
Kick Axe, from Regina, Saskatchewan, has released a new single / video, "Blackout Crazy".
According to the band, "It is dedicated to all the people who partied hard with us in the early '80s. The song was recorded live off the floor in 2022 and the video is a compilation of recent live footage."
Catch Kick Axe live at Rockin The Fields Of Minnedosa in Manitoba, Canada on August 4th alongside Sebastian Bach, L.A. Guns, and Killer Dwarfs.
UK-based heavy metal shooting stars, Tailgunner, have finally released their debut studio album, Guns For Hire.
To celebrate the release, Tailgunner reveal their new single, plus a video clip for the track, "New Horizons". It is a song about vengeance! Boasting the bands heaviest riffs and biggest hooks to date, Tailgunner tear into their latest single, combining speed metal riffs and a chorus reminiscent of those classic 80’s power metal bands like Helloween, with some lightning fast twin leads to boot. The video, shot in April 2023 in the bands spiritual home of Liverpool, is a true throwback to the glory days that inspire the band, and could be taken straight from 1986.
Guns For Hire is available on three different vinyl (royal blue, crystal clear and as a picture disc) limited to 500 copies each, as well as on CD digipak (Europe only) and a CD Jewelcase (US only) and digital. At the Atomic Fire Records Webshop you can order any format along with an exclusive bundle shirt. Order here.
The band comments: "Our debut album Guns For Hire is the result of not only the time we have spent together as a band, but a decade of Blood, Sweat, Tears, Beers, Fights N’ Endless nights - All lit by a burning love for Heavy Metal. Now, Children of the Night, Marauders of Earth N’ Hells Vagabonds on July 14 we invite you to live it with us, told by the tale of these ten songs. heavy metal is the undying beast, it cannot be killed, it cannot be stopped, it soldiers on no matter what. Our friend the Warhead, brought to life on our debut album by the incredible Sadist Art Design in a cocktail of 50’s Horror N’ 80’s B Movie posters, is the personification of this music we are so proud to carry the torch for. Are you ready to carry it with us?”
Tracklisting:
“Shadows Of War”
“Guns For Hire”
“White Death”
“Revolution Scream”
“Futures Lost”
“New Horizons”
“Warhead”
“Crashdive”
“Blood For Blood”
“Rebirth”
Polish heavy metal rockers Scream Maker released their fourth studio album, Land Of Fire, today (July 14). Check out a video for the new single, "Everybody Needs Illusions", below, and order/save the new album here.
"Land Of Fire is the first album where we achieved full stylistic coherence,” explains the band. “It's heavy metal, of course, but filtered through our musical tastes, experiences from recording previous albums, and a sense of what will work well in live performances. Land Of Fire may not be the most aggressive thing we've recorded, but it's not about aggression, it's about melodies and musicality. We made sure that the vocals are memorable, and the guitar solos capture the essence of what's best in classic heavy metal. Why the title Land Of Fire? We don't tell stories from Mordor on this album, nor do we directly refer to the current events that actually make the world burn. Land Of Fire is a metaphor for what's happening within us. We are torn apart by internal conflicts, contradictory thoughts swirl in our heads, paralyzing decisions. Sometimes, there's a true mental war raging within us, leaving behind ruins of memories, plans, and aspirations.”
Scream Maker formed in Warsaw, Poland in late 2010 when the original members, including current member Michał Wrona (guitar), gathered together out of a shared love of heavy metal. Wrona is joined in the current incarnation of Scream Maker by vocalist Sebastian Stodolak, bassist Jan Radosz, drummer Tomek Sobieszek, and guitarist Bartosz Ziółkowski. The band has produced three full-length studio albums (2014's Livin in the Past, 2016's Back Against the World, 2022's Bloodking), plus one EP (We Are Not the Same' and has played over 300 shows in Poland and abroad, including gigs with luminaries such as Judas Priest, Motörhead, Megadeth, Saxon, Slayer, Nightwish, Primal Fear, Stratovarius, Onslaught, and many more.
The band recorded their debut album, Living in the Past, with producer Alessandro del Vecchio (Jorn, Hardline, Revolution Saints) and the album featured guest appearances from Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater and Wojciech Hoffmann of Turbo. The album was released by Perris Records in April of 2014 in the US and Europe and followed by a tour that included shows with Primal Fear, Paul Di'anno, Blaze Bayley, and more. In May 2014, the band toured China for the first time, playing six festivals and unexpectedly becoming the first Polish artist to have an album released by a domestic record label in China.
In the summer and autumn of 2015, between gigs with Saxon, Black Label Society, and Motörhead, Scream Maker gathered at Hear Studio in Warsaw to record their second album, 'Back Against the World'. The album was crafted under the guidance of Radoslaw Kordowski, as well as, once again, Alessandro Del Vecchio. The album was released in May 2016 and once again the band got busy playing shows in support of the album, including shows with Megadeth, Korn, Slayer, another tour of China (their third, but not last, as China has become a regular touring destination for the band), as well as the third edition of the Ronnie James Dio Memorial that they had started back in 2014, but this time, the tribute included several shows. The band would organize a fourth edition of the Ronnie James Dio Memorial in spring 2017, and in December 2017, the band opened the first ever Polish concert by the Dio Returns tour. The band has continued with the Ronnie James Dio Memorial shows as the years have gone on, turning it into a regular tradition.
Once the global pandemic hit in 2020 and slowed the band's regular busy touring schedule, they focused on fine-tuning and recording material for their third full-length album, 'Bloodking', which was released in January 2022 and subsequently re-released by Frontiers Music Srl in December of the same year after the band signed a deal with the label. The album was mixed by Tomasz "Zed" Zalewski, with two songs, "When Our Fight Is Over" and "Hitting the Wall" being mixed by Alessandro Del Vecchio, and was very well received by both fans and critics, with Metal Hammer Poland giving it a glowing review. With touring opening back up, the band got busy playing gigs again and planned their own two-day festival in Warsaw (with Polish legends Turbo headlining) in September 2022, which also includedanother edition of the Ronnie James Dio Memorial. In the fall of 2022, the band embarked on another tour with the Ronnie James Dio Memorial, after which they devoted themselves to writing and recording their fourth full-length album, which would ultimately become Land Of Fire.
Tracklisting:
"Perpetual Burning"
"Can't Stop The Rain"
"Everybody Needs Illusions"
"Zombies"
"A Nail In The Head"
"The Rider"
"Dark Side Of Mine"
"Way To The Moon"
"Land Of Fire"
"See The Light"
"Below"
"See The Light" video:
"Can't Stop The Rain" video:
Scream Maker are:
Sebastian Stodolak - vocals
Michał Wrona - guitar
Bartosz Ziółkowski - guitar
Jan Radosz - bass
Tomasz Sobieszek - drums
The Unity have released a video for their new single, "Always Two Ways To Play", featured on their new album, The Hellish Joyride, out August 25 worldwide via SPV/Steamhammer on CD DigiPak (incl. poster), 2LP Gatefold (cristallo vinyl), download and stream. Pre-order the album here, and watch the new video below.
“Our music has always featured a wide stylistic range, but The Hellish Joyride stretches the boundaries of melodic power metal even further,” explains Michael Ehré, referring to the album’s twelve extremely diverse songs, which range from neck-breakingly fast-paced and groovingly cool to balladesque.
On top of that, the band’s latest addition, Tobias “Eggi” Exxel (bass / Edguy), has brought fresh energy to the fold and unmistakably supports the sworn circle of Gamma Ray members Henjo Richter (guitar) and Michael Ehré (drums), vocalist Gianba Manenti, guitarist Stef and keyboardist Sascha Onnen.
Tracklist:
"One World"
"Masterpiece"
"The Hellish Joyride"
"Only The Good Die Young"
"Saints And Sinners"
"Something Good"
"Always Two Ways To Play"
"Awakening"
"Golden Sun"
"Stay The Fool"
"Never Surrender"
"You‘re Not Forced To Stay"
"Always Two Ways To Play" video:
Tour dates:
September (with Primal Fear)
1 - Stuttgart, Germany - Im Wizemann
2 - Memmingen, Germany - Kaminwerk
3 - Naila, Germany - Frankenhalle
5 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Werk
6 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche
7 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
9 - Sion, Switzerland - Le Port Franc
10 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
NONPOINT has released a new single, "A Million Watts", via the band's independent label 361 Degrees Records. The track, which was produced by Chris Collier, who has previously worked with KORN and WHITESNAKE, among other bands, is the third single from NONPOINT's upcoming "Heartless" EP, due out on November 17. The EP will be available digitally and as a limited-edition cassette along with a NONPOINT-branded cassette player.
NONPOINT decided to take a different approach with the "A Million Watts" music video and show the fun, creative, and comical side of the band.
Following the release of "A Million Watts", NONPOINT will head out on tour with MUDVAYNE, COAL CHAMBER, GWAR and BUTCHER BABIES this summer.
More than two years ago, NONPOINT launched 361 Degrees Records and filmed the process, along with documenting the making of new music, in a docu-series titled "A Path To Independence" that can be seen on the band's YouTube and official web site. In a recent interview with the "Not These Two Fucking Guys Podcast", NONPOINT singer Elias Soriano discussed the group's decision to go it alone, saying: "Well, we've tried it every other way. And it allows, at least for us, the opportunity to move what we feel is as quickly as we'd like to move in the current marketplace and the speed upon which things are getting released and getting decided and connecting the dots together between tour marketing, single marketing — all the depths of everything. It's a big working machine, and when you're working with teams that their goals and their business plans are set in a particular way, sometimes they work against timelines and work against the speed upon which something that you wanna get moving because an opportunity has come around… And when it comes to funding and things like that, getting paperwork signed, getting lawyers to agree, sometimes it's a lot.
"We have a very able team, a team that I've now worked with for over five years, even though we've only been independent for — we're coming on our second year," he explained. "We had the opportunity to try it ourselves, so when we saw that opportunity and we got the confidence from our team that they felt like they could hit all these benchmarks that we needed to get the ball moving, next thing you know, here we are with a few EPs and getting [ready] to get our first full-length out.
"It's a risk — it's a lot of risk that the labels take — and I get it now, especially being independent," Elias admitted. "And it's not always in their best interest to take the kind of risks that we're willing to take with our own band and our own dime. So it's not to any fault of theirs and not to any fault of ours that we made the decision that we made and labels do things the way that they do.
"Independent artists are popping up left and right. Fucking Billie Eilish right now is independent," the singer added. "So any-level artist can do it, because if they can fund themselves… We've gotten to the point where we can do that. So we gave it a swing. And like I said, I've gotta give credit where credit's due — we've got a great team."
More than a year ago, Soriano told "HRH Metal With Dan Chan" that he missed "the relationships and the friendships" that he made through working with bigger labels — such as MCA, Lava, Geffen, Rocket Science, Razor & Tie and Concord — over the years. "It's fun working with a team that you know everyone around the corner is a professional," he said. "That definitely gives less anxiety. But you see, even the staff, they feel the same kind of restriction. They wanna go harder; they wanna spend more money — you know they want to — but they have people to answer to."
As for how he balances the business and the creative side of being in a band, Elias told "HRH Metal With Dan Chan": "It's not easy but we're doing it, and that's what matters. And the product that's coming out is better than ever. It's a lot of fun. It really is. I'm having fun doing this."
In December 2021, NONPOINT released its latest EP, "Ruthless". This followed their independent label plan of delivering music to their fans through more frequent releases and videos from the band.
NONPOINT's songs "Bullet With A Name", "Alive And Kicking", "In The Air Tonight", "Circles", "Your Signs", "Everybody Down" and many others have been featured in trailers, hit movies, television, iconic video games, as well as broadcasts from NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WWF.
NONPOINT has toured with major acts like DISTURBED, PAPA ROACH, MUDVAYNE and SEVENDUST, to name a few. They have also been featured on the main stages and support stages of iconic festivals like Soundwave, Rock Am Park, Rock Am Ring, Ozzfest, Rock On The Range, Welcome To Rockville and many more.
BARONESS, which recently announced the September 15 release of "Stone", has debuted a second track from the eagerly awaited collection, sharing "Beneath The Rose" and its accompanying video.
"It feels great to be releasing music again," John Baizley shares. "Especially a song like 'Beneath The Rose', which we began writing during the 'Gold & Grey' sessions almost six years ago. During those sessions, the song never quite took off but once we began writing 'Stone', one of the first things I did was pull that main guitar riff out of retirement to see if we could breathe new life into the bones of this song. Paired with 'Last Word', 'Beneath The Rose' became a microcosmic expression of 'Stone', a kind of mission statement that hints at the wide musical territory we cover throughout the rest of the album. It's also part one of a trilogy of songs that also includes 'Choir' and 'The Dirge'."
Continuing the DIY ethos that infuses the forthcoming album, the video for "Beneath The Rose" was self-directed by the band, with editing handled by John Baizley and Nick Jost. Similarly, "Last Word", the first single released from "Stone", features a Nick Jost-created clip.
"Much the same as we decided to create and produce 'Stone' ourselves, we've adopted a similar DIY attitude regarding our videos," adds Baizley. "This is the second installment in a video series that we're creating: shooting, directing and editing ourselves. It's been an exciting and creative process utilizing elements of photography, stop-motion, animation and traditional video. We're curious to see how far we can go with this 'Stone' video project series, relying heavily on found objects, local environments and our admittedly limited lighting, video and photo equipment. Like all BARONESS projects, it feels great to further expand our creative vision and capabilities."
Early reaction to "Stone" has praised the band's ongoing expansion and exploration. Brooklyn Vegan said "BARONESS are at their most alive and direct," Guitar World dubbed the new music as "soaring," Stereogum said it "rocks on a primal and instinctive level," Revolver said "Last Word" "finds the group in scintillating form," and Consequence proclaimed the track as a "creative leap."
"Stone" features original cover art by Baizley and is available on a variety of formats, including an indie exclusive LP and ten limited-edition custom vinyl variants themed after each song on the album and designed by Baizley himself, as well as CD, a limited-edition deluxe CD featuring a bonus disc of live tracks recorded on the "Your Baroness" tour, and a limited blue cassette.
"Stone" track listing:
01. Embers
02. Last Word
03. Beneath The Rose
04. Choir
05. The Dirge
06. Anodyne
07. Shine
08. Magnolia
09. Under The Wheel
10. Bloom
BARONESS recently announced the "Sweet Oblivion" tour, a seven-week trek that sees the band traversing North America this fall. Tickets are on sale now via yourbaroness.com, with BARONESS bringing along some of their favorite bands, including JESUS PIECE, PORTRAYAL OF GUILT, PRIMITIVE MAN, KEN MODE, WAYFARER, CHAT PILE, VILE CREATURE, SOUL GLO, SHEER MAG, ESCUELA GRIND, MIDWIFE, HOAXED, CLOUD RAT, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, UNIFORM and AGRICULTURE, with more support acts to be announced.
The Quireboys, the iconic British rock band known for their boundless energy and catchy melodies, are thrilled to announce the release of their brand new single and video, "Medicine". Unleashed today, this new track is taken from their upcoming album, The Band Rolls On, slated for release in September.
Building upon their reputation as one of rock music's most enduring and charismatic outfits, The Quireboys have embarked on an exciting new venture by teaming up with Josh Todd and Stevie D from the renowned rock band Buckcherry for this special collaboration. This powerful union promises to deliver a hard-hitting, unforgettable sound that will resonate with fans both old and new.
"Medicine" showcases The Quireboys' signature blend of raw energy, Guy’s gritty vocals, and infectious hooks, maintaining their reputation for crafting timeless rock anthems. Combined with the dynamic contributions from Buckcherry's Josh and Stevie, this track is destined to leave listeners craving more.
With The Band Rolls On on the horizon, The Quireboys continue to carry the torch for rock 'n' roll, staying true to their roots while pushing boundaries. The album, which is set to be released in September 2023, promises to be a testament to the band's enduring passion for creating music that resonates with audiences across the globe.
Save the "Medicine" single here, and watch the music video below.
The new album, which is now available for pre-sale, features some well known faces which include:
Joe Elliott (Def Leppard)
Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo)
Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke)
Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network)
Josh Todd and Stevie.D (Buckcherry)
Chip Z’Nuff (Enuff Z’Nuff )
Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper)
Scotti Hill (Skid Row)
Steve Conte (New York Dolls)
Tim Mosher (Junkyard)
Guy Griffin says: “It’s great to have people we really respect and admire in the industry adding some of their magic to the new songs we’ve written. After twenty years of writing Quireboys songs, these collaborations have not only taken a bit of the pressure off me but brought a fresh perspective to the process, another way of looking at a song. It’s also been a pleasure to sing alongside such great names.”
From the rock n' rolling gospel tinged riffs of the title song to the hypnotic groove of "So Glorious" (w/ Dan Reed) this is something different but with no less swagger. Griff goes on to say: “It’s given us a real chance to explore other styles as we continue our musical journey."
Paul Guerin added, "The new machine is fresh, tight, highly motivated and performing better than ever, we have been so excited we haven’t stopped writing new material throughout all the tours, tbh we have enough new material for 3 albums but The Band Rolls On will feature the first batch from The Quireboys."
Celebrating the first year of their Metal Blade debut, Pain Is Forever And This Is The End, the guys in Mantar release their signature duo playthrough of "Egoisto". Check it out below:
Pain Is Forever And This Is The End is available on CD, LP, and digital formats. Order here.
Pain Is Forever And This Is The End tracklisting:
"Egoisto"
"Hang 'Em Low (So The Rats Can Get 'Em)"
"Grim Reaping"
"Orbital Pus"
"Piss Ritual"
"Of Frost and Decay"
"Walking Corpse"
"New Age Pagan"
"Horder"
"Odysseus"
"Odysseus" video:
"Hang 'Em Low (So The Rats Can Get 'Em)" video:
Mantar lineup:
Hanno Klänhardt - guitars, vocals
Erinc Sakarya - drums
The 69 Eyes have released a video for their cover of The Cramps' "Aloha From Hell", featured on the upcoming album, Goo Goo Muck - A Tribute To The Cramps. Watch the clip below.
Originally released on the landmark 1986 album, A Date With Elvis, The Cramps’ third full-length and its commercial breakthrough, “Aloha From Hell” offered a perfect distillation of the band’s sound - rollicking drums, a throbbing bass line and uber creepy tremolo guitar. The 69 Eyes’ version retains all of the best elements of the original while adding in their own distinctive goth metal sounds, including the signature baritone voice of frontman Jyrki 69 and the twin guitar attack of Bazie and Timo-Timo with bassist Archzie and drummer Jussi 69 holding down the steady driving groove.
Goo Goo Muck - A Tribute To The cramps is set for full release on August 4. The album presents an all-star lineup of ghouls and goblins from across the musical spectrum including retro rockers The Courettes, Swiss rockabilly heroes The Hillbilly Moon Explosion, sister of Jerry Lee Lewis, Linda Gail Lewis, and so much more.
Tracklisting:
"Human Fly" - Shooter Jennings
"Bikini Girls With Machine Guns" - The Courettes
"Aloha From Hell" - The 69 Eyes
"I Was A Teenage Werewolf" - Night Beats
"Goo Goo Muck" - The Brains & Rezurex
"Primitive" - The Hillbilly Moon Explosion
"Fissure Of Rolando" - Flamin' Groovies
"Garbageman" - Blitzkid
"I Can't Hardly Stand It" - The Brains
"The Way I Walk" - Linda Gail Lewis, Danny B. Harvey & Clem Burke
"Can Your Pussy Do The Dog?" - The Fuzztones
Edge Of Paradise, known for their electrifying sound and captivating performances, are thrilled to announce the release of their latest album, a daring odyssey that will transport listeners to extraordinary dimensions. Hologram showcases the band's cinematic, yet heavier sound and pushes the boundaries of their genre-defying artistry. Teaming up once again, with a renowned production team of Mike Plotnikoff, who co-produced and engineered Hologram and Jacob Hansen, who mixed and mastered the album.
Margarita Monet states: "We're so excited to finally unveil Hologram and introduce the story of pursuit, relentless perseverance, sacrifice and hope. The larger than life setting of the album, mirrors the real life journey and heart of the band, vulnerable strength and unstoppable spirit! We are so grateful for the amazing reviews Hologram is receiving from the critics, and are inspired by the reception from our wonderful fans! And most of all, we can’t wait to bring this music live this fall!”
Edge Of Paradise teamed up with director Isaak Park and producer Caleb Wiley to bring track #9, "Basilisk", to life. Where reality and fantasy intertwine, to fully immerse you into the origin story of Hologram. Margarita takes on the serpent like character of The Basilisk, with a lethal gaze, as the band delves deep into the song’s mesmerizing, yet dangerous realm.
Watch the video below.
Each track on Hologram has been meticulously crafted, allowing the band's unique and futuristic musical vision to shine through, with a massive and cinematic sound, powerful vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics.
Edge Of Paradise are offering exclusive autographed album bundles, showcasing the band’s artistic individuality. You can order the Hologram bundle and explore other unique items here.
In addition, Margarita is creating a Lyric & Art book for Hologram, following the great reception of the book for the band’s previous album, The Unknown. This time, however, the art book will be accompanied by an enthralling sci fi graphic novel, that will immerse the readers in a profound story, set in a visually stunning, action packed world.
Says Edge Of Paradise: "In closing, the band wants to deeply thank each and every one of their fans and welcome those who are just discovering the music, thank you for fueling and being a part of Edge of Paradise world!"
Tracklisting:
"Hologram"
"This Is Personal"
"Soldiers Of Danger"
"The Faceless"
"Dark"
"Unbeatable"
"Don't Give Up On Me"
"One More Time"
"Basilisk"
"Another Life"
"Basilisk" video:
"Soldiers Of Danger" lyric video:
"Hologram" video:
Tour dates:
September
7 - Blue Ridge Rock Fest - Virgina, USA
December
1 - Life After Death Festival - Mexico City, Mexico
Takida, one of Sweden’s most successful current rock bands, have signed a record deal with Napalm Records. The band comments: ”Exciting times are just around the corner and we can’t wait to start working with Napalm Records. Let’s do this.”
In celebration, they have also released a new standalone single, “The Loneliest Hour”.
Formed in 1999, Takida are at the top of the Swedish rock scene with six platinum singles (one of them 4x platinum), three platinum albums and no less than five #1 albums. Additionally, the band is regularly at the top of the international radio airplay charts - so there is no doubt that “The Loneliest Hour” will be a future radio hit.
The new single “The Loneliest Hour” is Takida’s follow up their 2021 Falling From Fame album. It embodies the distinctive unmistakable Takida sound with infectious huge chorus carried away by one of Robert Pettersson’s strongest vocal performance to date.
Takida are currently on the biggest tour of their career so far, including arena shows in their home country and huge festivals such as Wacken Open Air in Germany. Make sure to catch Takida live at one of their tour dates and stay tuned for more news to come.
Takida on the new single: "'The Loneliest Hour' is about seeking the ultimate thrill, constantly being on the verge of losing one's footing, until eventually being unable to resist the obsessive thoughts. To become too greedy and seek something better, and in the end, one loses everything, over and over again.”
Takida are starting their Swedish summer tour today with a total of nine shows across Sweden. At the same time they are continuing their run of German summer dates throughout the summer with includes a Wacken Open Air date.
Tour dates:
July
13 - Östersund, Sweden - Skidstadion
14 - Dalhalla, Sweden - Rättvik
15 - Vadstena, Sweden - Vadstena Slott
21 - Augsburg, Germany - Sommer am Kiez
22 - Braunschweig, Germany - Westand
28 - Borgholm, Sweden - Slottsruinen
29 - Höga Kusten, Sweden - Naturscen Skuleberget
August
4 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air
5 - Dinslaken, Germany - Open Air am Burgtheater
11 - Stockholm, Sweden - Betongparken
12 - Ystad, Sweden - Öja Krog
17 - Örebro, Sweden - Gustavsvik
18 - Göteborg, Sweden - Trädgårdsföreningen
19 - Johannishus, Sweden - Björketorps Gård
Takida are:
Robert Pettersson - Vocals
Tomas Wallin - Choirs, Guitars
Mattias Larsson - Guitars
Chris Rehn - Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Programming and Arrangements
Kristoffer Söderström - Drums
Argentinian hard rock band Soulkick will release their second album Hide The End on August 6.
The lineup consists of Christian Vidal (Therion) in guitar, Charlie Giardina (former Eric Martin’s Band) in bass, Pablo Garrocho (former Eric Martin’s Band) in drums and Pablo Zuccalá in lead vocals.
Hide The End, was produced, mixed and mastered by one of Latin America’s top producers, Mario Altamirano (Tarja Turunen, Rata Blanca, ANIMAL).
The video of the first single, “On The Road” is now available.
Tracklisting:
“Sign Of The Times”
“Last Goodbye”
“On The Road”
“The Lighthouse”
“The Rope”
“Perfect Day”
“Reasons”
“Empty Face”
“Voices In The Night”
“Carved In Stone”
“Make Believe”
Nashville, TN-based prog rocker, Neal Morse, recently announced the upcoming release of his new rock opera album, entitled The Dreamer - Joseph: Part One, on August 11. It will also be available as a limited edition double-vinyl package on September 15.
The second video from the album, "Heaven In Charge Of Hell", is out today. Watch the clip below, and pre-order/save the new album here.
“I have to say I am extremely pleased with the way this album came out!” explains Neal Morse. “As with many creative endeavours, there are times along the way where you start to wonder where you’re at and if it will come together in the end. I am so happy to report that this one really has come together and exceeded my expectations! The guest vocalists are fantastic and the string arrangements are extraordinary! Jerry Guidroz did an exceptional job on the mix, and I am so excited to share this album with all of you! Now on to part two…”
On the heels of the Jesus Christ The Exorcist rock opera album, Neal Morse has created another prog epic, The Dreamer - Joseph: Part One. It tells the classic story of Joseph (the one with the coat of many colors!) using the medium of progressive rock as only Neal can!
The story unfolds with Morse employing amazing vocalists like Ted Leonard (Spock’s Beard, Pattern Seeking Animals), Matt Smith (Theocracy) and Jake Livgren (Proto-kaw, Kansas) to sing the roles of Joseph’s brothers, as they grow dark with jealousy and throw him in the pit.
As well as casting the characters in the story, Neal also sought out the finest musicians for the musical ”roles.” So you’ll hear the soaring guitar playing of Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs) and Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band) among others, as this familiar story comes alive through amazing music that will thrill all fans of progressive rock.
The Dreamer - Joseph: Part One has all the elements you would hope for from a new Neal Morse progressive rock album - from long epics and odd time signatures to very melodic and song-oriented tracks--and more! And this is just Part One, ending with Joseph in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Part Two will follow in 2024.
Tracklisting:
"Overture"
"Prologue/Before The World Was"
"A Million Miles Away"
"Burns Like A Wheel"
"Liar, Liar"
"The Pit"
"Like A Wall"
"Gold Dust City"
"Slave Boy"
"Out Of Sight, Out 0f Mind"
"Wait On You"
"I Will Wait On The Lord"
"Overture Reprise"
"Ultraviolet Dreams"
"Heaven In Charge Of Hell (Eat ‘Em And Smile)"
"Why Have You Forsaken Me?"
"Heaven In Charge Of Hell" video:
"Like A Wall" video:
Lineup:
Eric Gillette
Gabe Klein
Neal Morse
Sam Hunter
Gideon Klein
Steve Morse
Andre Madatian
Mark Leniger
Jim Hoke
Cast:
Joseph - Neal Morse
Judah - Ted Leonard
Reuben - Matt Smith
Potiphar’s Wife - Talon David
Slave Driver - Jake Livgren
Simeon - Wil Morse
Jacob - Mark Pogue
Warden and Prison Guards - Matt Smith, Mark Pogue, Wil Morse, Gabe Klein, Chris Riley
Spades GT, the crossover punk/thrash band based out of Barrie, Ontario (Canada) featuring J.D. Pearce, Dan Horton, James Roy Daley, Jay Sarrazin, and Tyler Reiner (son of Anvil's Robb Reiner), have released a video for "Final Girl".
The video was filmed in Thornton, Ontario, and was produced by Josh Penno of Spacebag Productions. This mini-horror flick stars Jessica Latour and Spades Gt. Check out the video below.
You can listen to "Final Girl" and the rest of the newly released Sewer City Radio album on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tracklisting:
“Hands”
“Cenobites”
“Final Girl”
“Red”
“Sewer City Radio”
“Succubus”
“XS”
“Black On Black”
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