ZAKK WYLDE Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of BLACK SABBATH With Blistering Recreation Of Sabbath’s Debut Album

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Early September will see ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), bassist Blasko  (Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig, Queens of the Stone Age), release their spectacular tribute to the Birmingham four, a faithful yet supercharged rendition of BLACK SABBATH’s first album. Vertigo Records issued the iconic debut album on a Friday the 13th in 1970, and the world was never the same. Legendarily recorded in a single day in October 1969, the earth-moving self-titled set closed the book on hippie optimism with its dark magic and ushered in a brand new genre, setting the metal template for decades to come.

Exactly 50 years later, ZAKK SABBATH celebrate the first chapter in the Sabbath catalog with a reverently rendered tribute, simply titled “Vertigo”, which is slated for a release on September 4th, 2020, via Magnetic Eye Records. Faithfully recorded in the spirit of the original, live in the studio and with a film crew documenting the process, the session culminated in a new version of a landmark album that celebrates the greatest heavy metal band of all time and the record that started it all.

“We recorded a live EP and were wondering what we could do next as a cover band, so the 50th album anniversary came just at the right time”, explains Blasko regarding Zakk Sabbath’s decision to go studio. “Compared to ‘Paranoid’, which is almost like a best-of record, the bulk of the material on ‘Black Sabbath’ is deep-cut, really experimental stuff that was never thoroughly explored, so that was a challenge, not to forget that we wanted to meet our own high standards.”

Describing the DIY process as “very productive,” the three respectfully added their own flair to make for a slightly different flavor, also revisiting various live renditions and “extending a solo here or slowing things down because that’s what they tended to do on stage.”

Today, ZAKK SABBATH are sharing a first track taken from “Vertigo” exclusively with Rolling Stone Magazine. You can now stream their tribute version of the iconic anthem, Black Sabbath, HERE!

ZAKK SABBATH’s “Vertigo” won’t be available digitally, “to make the release feel authentic to the time when vinyl ruled the earth. It was such a cool time for those of us that grew up during that time. The fan experience with the physical product is irreplaceable with digital and streaming. We wanted to capture that authenticity.”

Tracklisting:
1) Black Sabbath
2) The Wizard
3) Wasp / Behind the Wall of Sleep / N.I.B
4) Wicked World
5) A Bit of Finger / Sleeping Village / Warning

Set to be released on September 4th, the album pre-sale has just started at THIS LOCATION!

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CREMATORY Release New Video “When The Children Cry”

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[Photo Credit: Stefan Heilemann]

German pioneers of European gothic metal, CREMATORY, showcase another facet of their manifold spectrum with the release of their heart-wrenching cover version of “When The Children Cry”, along with an atmospheric audio-visual.

CREMATORY is well known for their harsh wave of industrial metal and gothic dimness – but this cover version proves that they are maintaining versatility in the latest stage of their long career. Connie Andreszka’s powerful vocal range combined with soft plugging guitar lines, make this offering a real stunner. Especially in dark times, the popular track originally performed by WHITE LION regains significance, reveals a light in the night and appeals to the people’s hope.

The black and white music video presents both their passion for music and the melodic side of CREMATORY’s musical identity. Their latest release Unbroken connects all shades – on the one hand underlining the significance of strength and determination, while on the other, remaining faithful to the darker and existential roots of the scene the band was born in in the 90s. CREMATORY pursue their conquest towards the dark Parnassus of gothic metal finesse, their spirit unbroken ready to face the challenges of life.

CREMATORY about “When The Children Cry”:
“To shorten the time without live music caused by the Coronavirus, we recorded this cover version of White Lion’s “When The Children Cry”, to show that we are still here for our fans and supporters. A beautiful addition to our recently released album Unbroken (release date: march 6th via Napalm Records)!”

Watch “When The Children Cry” HERE:

Order your version of Unbroken NOW

CREMATORY are touring heavily next year – get the chance to see them live on stage:

TOUR DATES:

w/ Vlad in Tears, Elephants in Paradise, Dust in Tears
15.01.21 DE – Berlin / Nuke Club
16.01.21 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
17.01.21 DE – Frankfurt a.M. / Nachtleben
29.01.21 DE – Munich / Backstage Club
30.01.21 DE – Lindau / Club Vaudeville
31.01.21 CH – Bern / Gaskessel
13.02.21 DE – Zwickau / Club Seilerstrasse
14.02.21 DE – Trier / Mergener Hof
26.02.21 DE – Kaiserslautern / Kammgarn
27.02.21 DE – Erfurt / From Hell
12.03.21 DE – Hagen aTW / Stocks
13.03.21 DE – Hamburg / Logo
14.03.21 DE – Cologne / Helios37

SERUM 114 Announce New Album ‘Im Zeichen der Zeit’ +Release New Single & Official Video “Abgefucktes Leben”

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German punk rockers SERUM 114 have been kicking up the fuss for over 10 years with their hard-hitting blend of punk and modern rock – without counting bruises or scars! Today, the punk rock unit releases their new single, “Abgefucktes Leben“ (engl. “fucked up life”), along with an authentic music video, fresh off their upcoming album Im Zeichen der Zeit (engl. “signs of time”), to be released via Napalm Records on September 18, 2020. Following their chart-topping longplayer Die Nacht Mein Freund (engl. “the night is my friend”) (GER #3), the new full-length includes 14 energetic tracks, careening towards a rock break-out.

As a harbinger of the upcoming album their second single “Abgefucktes Leben” delivers pure modern rock. Wearing their punk rock attitude on their sleeves, the mid-tempo anthem illuminates the simplicity of daily life. The accompanying audio-visual hits the nail on the head and showcases that SERUM 114 aren’t preoccupied with taking themselves too seriously. With their new offering, they double down on their musical power and present themselves stronger than ever before: lyrically, musically and stylistically!

SERUM 114 on their new single “Abgefucktes Leben”:
“An ode to banality and the lightness of being. An homage to the child in our heads and the Peter Pan in our hearts. Today the rest of the world can take themselves seriously – we won’t!”

Watch the new video for “Abgefucktes Leben” HERE:

Pre-Order the new album Im Zeichen der Zeit HERE

The new album, Im Zeichen der Zeit, presents 14 energetic modern rock tracks: In an honest and authentic punk rock manner, “Freiheit” (engl. “freedom”) invites the listener to reflect on moments filled with happiness, to center themselves and find balance within, even if it’s just for a short amount of time. The mid-tempo anthem “Abgefucktes Leben” (engl. “fucked up life”) is driven by its unmistakably catchy chorus and dedicated to the simplicity of daily life. Esche’s rough vocals classify the band’s unique trademark, whilst pushing their songs, such as “Meine Band” (engl. “my band”), to a highly energetic level.

Despite wearing their punk rock attitude on their sleeves, SERUM 114 is also capable of slowing down: “ Wir scheitern voran” (engl. “we fail”) is a powerful ballad of failure and unveils an unusually calm side of the band.

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Tracklisting Im Zeichen der Zeit:
1. Abgefucktes Leben
2. Freiheit
3. Punk Rock Show
4. Zuhause ist schön
5. Ein Teil
6. Zeichen
7. Wir scheitern voran
8. Jeden Tag Jede Nacht
9. Meine Band
10. Nein
11. Biest
12. Was kann der Mond dafür
13. Zeit steht still
14. Zerbrechlich

SERUM 114 live:

SERUM 114 live : 
w/ Drunken Swallows & BIEST
11.02.21 DE – Essen / Turock
12.02.21 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
13.02.21 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
18.02.21 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
19.02.21 DE – Hamburg / Docks
20.02.21 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
25.02.21 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
26.02.21 DE – Munich / Technikum, Tonhalle
27.02.21 CH – Pratteln / Z7

KATALEPSY Release New Single ‘No Rest No Peace’

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Russian brutal death metal masters KATALEPSY have streamed their devastating new single ‘No Rest No Peace’, another glimpse into their terrifying new LP Terra Mortuus Est, set to be released on July 31st via the esteemed Unique Leader Records.

Watch the visualiser for ‘No Rest No Peace’ here:

Pre-order Terra Mortuus Est here: https://bit.ly/katalepsyindiemerch

Birthed in Moscow in 2004, KATALEPSY‘s first demo Femicide brought their first victims to the altar of brutality, and led to the band’s first forays beyond Moscow.

In 2007 they spawned their debut full-length Musick Brings Injuries, and blood was spilled in the circle pits and mosh-battles all over Russia. The next year KATALEPSY released a split with partners in crime FLESHROT and BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA, and allowed the band their first tours abroad, including the Swiss festival Mountains of Death ’08 Open Air. Soon, shows and festivals across Europe followed: Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic and Finland all becoming battlefields of unholy beatdowns and technical grooves.

The band inked their record deal with the famed Unique Leader Records following their Your Fear Is Our Inhabitancy EP, and have gone from strength to strength since. Now behold their ferocious new effort, the terrifying Terra Mortuus Est.

1. Closer Than Flesh
2. Night Of Eden
3. Those Who Rot The Souls
4. The God Of Grave
5. Terra Mortuus Est
6. Kings Of The Underground
7. Deep Down Madness
8. No Rest No Peace
9. From The Dark Past (They Come)
10. Neonomicon III
11. Land of Million Crosses

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SAOR Announce Re-issues For First Two Albums

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Caledonian formation SAOR, known for folk-infused black metal, will be reissuing its first two albums via Season of Mist. The debut record ‘Roots’ will be available on vinyl and CD with the bonus tracks “Pictish Pride” (Ainshval cover) and “Yearning” (unreleased demo track). The release date is set for August 21, 2020.

The re-issue of the full-length ‘Aura’ is fully remastered and will appear on vinyl and CD with the unreleased demo track “Ashes” as a bonus. The release date is set for September 11, 2020. In conjunction with this announcement, SAOR has shared a streaming video for the remastered version of the song “Aura,” which can be heard at THIS LOCATION.

Pre-orders for both re-issues are live in the Season of Mist shop HERE.

Roots – Tracklist:
1. Roots (16:36)
2. Carved in Stone (13:33)
3. Saorsa (02:17)
4. A Highland Lament (17:33)
5. Pictish Pride (Ainshval Cover) (06:33) (Bonus Track)
6. Yearning (04:26) (Bonus Track)
Total playing time: 0:56:32

Aura – Tracklist:
1. Children Of The Mist (12:15)
2. Aura (13:37)
3. The Awakening (10:09)
4. Tombs (02:37)
5. Farewell (08:22)
6. Pillars Of The Earth    0:12:11
7. Ashes (03:27) (Bonus track)
Total playing time: 1:02:38

Since its formation in 2013, Saor has continually evolved while remaining boldly faithful to its Scottish heritage. Forged by the vision of the band’s founder Andy Marshall, Saor (meaning “Free” in Scottish Gaelic) has a uniquely expressive approach that dives deep into lyrical themes based on literature, landscapes, history, sorrow, nature, and the majestic mountains of his homeland.

Expertly transitioning between atmospheric Black Metal, Celtic Folk, and traditional Scottish sounds – the wildly exploratory music of Saor knows no limitations and seeks out every opportunity to expand on its potential.

With a crew of talented session musicians surrounding him in the studio, Andy recorded the debut album Roots in the band’s inaugural year, following it up with the second record Aura in 2014. Inspired by the response, Andy pushed himself creatively towards that next-level once again and brought his songs to the stage live for the first time in 2015 – a move that immediately bolstered the ambitions of Saor and opened the door to an entire host of new opportunities for them.

The release of the 2016 album Guardians saw even more support for the band’s music forming rapidly, soon finding Saor in high demand for shows of all over the globe. Surging forward to cover the map with stops in Russia, Malta, Belgium, Germany, France, Norway, Italy, Finland and the UK, they played in feature spots of notable festivals like Hellfest Open Air, Ragnarök Festival, Damnation Festival, Steelfest Open Air, Kilkim Žaibu, and Cernunnos Pagan Fest along their journey. Cementing their place on the stage where they rightly belonged, Saor became synonymous with gripping live performances, showcasing the range of sonic extremities in the band’s sound while revealing captivating ideas and complex structures.

For the past two years, Saor has been writing and recording an all-new set of powerful songs that take the insightful mix of stunning melody and musical intensity in their sound boldly into the next chapter of their career on the highly-anticipated release of the latest record Forgotten Paths, coming out February 2019.

Enlisting the talent of Neige from Alcest to contribute to the new album, along with another ensemble
of talented session musicians, Forgotten Paths promises to be a genuine experience in music unlike any other, designed to push/pull emotions through thought-provoking and poetic lyricism and sounds
that courageously explore the most innocent expressions to the full storm and fury of Saor’s unbridled passion.

Their creation of Caledonian Metal has clearly caught fire with listeners and ignited what was once only a spark of support into a full-blown blaze of burning desire and an authentic craving for the unmatched skill, uniqueness, and imagination in Saor’s verifiably epic sound.

With the official release of Forgotten Paths in 2019, festival bookings in Germany and Czech Republic coming up, and a relentless tour schedule that will see the band dominate stages in Europe, Canada and the USA over the course of the same year – Saor’s music is finding the worldwide audience that such monumental commitment, focus, and determination, truly deserves.

INNER SKIN Release New Intimate Single ‘Lone Sleeper’

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Italian rockers INNER SKIN are releasing a new single, an intimate rock ballade ‘Lone Sleeper’, which will be unleashed on July 3rd, already available on all streaming platforms.

Stated the band:
“Someone once said that “we live together, and we die alone”, and probably never as in recent months have we felt the strong need for communion and sharing with someone
else: “LONE SLEEPER”, the last song of the band INNER SKIN, was born just from the need to share one’s self with someone who is not yet there. A wish that starts with intimate and quiet tones and flow into a sound explosion into the unknown. A caress that becomes a scream, a placid river that ends in a thunderous waterfall.

“LONE SLEEPER” reveals nuances still unexplored by the other songs – the band members explain about their latest song – The characteristic feature of Inner Skin remains, but it is as if for this single we had used other colors and other brushes. The goal is to make ourselves known in all our facets and this passage adds an important element in this sense“.

Stream “LONE SLEEPER” on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yx8LHu

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INNER SKIN is born between the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 from a musical project started by Alberto Frasson. The meeting with the drummer Giorgio Ranciaro takes place at the end of 2018, IN ROME (IT), thanks to intermediation by the producer Fabio Trentini.

The band immediately devotes itself to produce some singles. “Whispers” and “Once” being the first ones. The result is a modern and never predictable alternative rock. Trentini joins the band as studio bass player, guitar player, producer and arranger.

The band is working under the executive direction of Giorgio Ranciaro who also handles the duties of management and co-financing of the project. “Inner Skin is looking for any kind of mid and long-term collaboration or contact/contract to keep developing its own path of artistic growth.“

Alberto Frasson: an eclectic and visionary singer/composer, presents himself with a sort of musical “virginity”. His strength is an almost romantic and enchanted approach to this new journey.

Giorgio Ranciaro: is the band’s drummer. His previous experiences include some projects in Germany signed to EMI Publishing, and an Italian pop band in Rome around 2004. He also played with musicians of the caliber of Paul Gilbert and Reb Beach of Whitesnake.

MUSIC PRODUCER
Fabio Trentini: bass player, is an internationally active producer and a musician who has collaborated with the likes of The Guano Apes, Mr.Mister, The Footprints, H-Blockx, Stick Men and many others… http://www.fabiotrentini.com

Additional Live Musicians: Francesco Tripaldi BASS

In July 2019 the band signed a publishing/agent deal with KDM an important company from Seoul Korea for all ASIA territories and Socials. In autumn 2019 they’ve been signed by most important Italian press office Red & Blue Music Relations.

Watch below the videos.

INNER SKIN shot their first video in July 2019 for the next single POISON. The video reached almost 50k view in a few weeks.

In december 2019 they shot their second video BROTHERS released 5 MARCH 2020

In spring 2020 due to COVID 19 they shot some home videos and spent some time writing new songs, planning the future for fall 2020. In july 2020 they partecipate to a famous italian contest called San Remo Rock. Actually they’re working on a new song under the supervision of Fabio Trentini and with a special guest from Germany.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/innerskin – http://www.inner-skin.com