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PUDDLE OF MUDD: Announce New Album

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 15, 2019
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Multi-Platinum-selling rock band, PUDDLE OF MUDD, will release their long-awaited new album, “Welcome to Galvania”, on September 13th via Pavement Entertainment. It marks the band‘s first full-length album of new material since 2009‘s “Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love and Hate”.

Having sold over 7 million albums worldwide and releasing a string of chart-topping hits, including “Blurry,” “She Hates Me,” “Psycho,” and “Control,” Puddle of Mudd is finally ready to share some new music with their fans.

“This album has been a long time coming. I‘m just so happy to finally get it out there for my fans,” says Puddle of Mudd‘s frontman, Wes Scantlin. “I hope the new music inspires my fans to live their lives. I‘m just trying to crawl under people‘s skin and help them through their life musically.”

“Welcome to Galvania” is available for pre-order HERE: https://music.apple.com/album/id1471037643

Fans who pre-order the album will receive 2 versions (clean and explicit) of the instant grat track, “ Uh Oh,” the album‘s lead single. Fans can also stream the song HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/4UykfrNY2XpGSrkfcqSs0u

“Sometimes in life you come across people who want to bring you down and rip apart your soul. Well, those days are gone,” says Scantlin. “I have surrounded myself with a great team of people. They believe in me and I believe in them. I‘d like to thank each and every one of them for their hard work and perseverance. I would also like to thank all of my fans for their patience. This is just the beginning. I have a lot more rock ’n‘ roll in me to share with the world!”

Pavement Entertainment‘s President Mark Nawara and Vice President Tim King have to say, “We are thrilled to be working with Puddle of Mudd. We are proud to say that Wes and company have officially inked the deal with Pavement.” They also add, “Wes is a great songwriter with an extremely unique and iconic voice and the new album is a monster. The band has been selling out large venues around the world. Now it’s time to bring new music to the ever growing and hungry fanbase.”

Puddle of Mudd will be supporting the new album touring the country this summer and fall into 2020. Visit here for more information and tour dates: https://www.facebook.com/puddleofmudd/

See them here:

July 2019

23rd BRADFORD, UK – Trash
24th BRISTOL, UK – O2 academy 2
25th LONDON, UK – Islington Assembly Hall
26th ETZIKEN, CH – Etziken Open Air
27th SCHMERIKON, CH – Rock Fest

Connect with PUDDLE OF MUDD:
iTunes: https://apple.co/2S8p9JF
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2XJUvXY
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/puddleofmudd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puddleofmudd1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/puddleofmudd

 

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BETRAYING THE MARTYRS: Cancel Rest Of North American Tour Due To Accident

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 14, 2019
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BETRAYING THE MARTYRS were forced to cancel their recent show in Orangevale CA, as well as the rest of their North American Summer Rapture tour after being involved in a serious auto incident after their show in Los Angeles.

All crew and band members are safe.

The incident happened around 4 a.m. when the trailer portion of the band’s Mercedes Sprinter van caught fire. All band and crew members were able to safely exit the vehicle with no major injuries. Tragically, all of the band’s equipment was lost in the blaze.

Singer Aaron Matts commented on the scene: “We’re all shaken by what has happened this morning. We’re well but very heartbroken that all we have worked hard to accumulate over the years, both in musical equipment, and personal belongings has been lost in a matter of minutes. 

I’m grateful that we have our health, each other, and were able to walk away with the clothes on our backs, We are extremely sorry to have missed another opportunity to play for those that were looking forward to seeing us. We’ll bounce back and we’ll see you soon. Thank you.”

Guitarist Baptiste Vigier also added: “This is the most tragic event that has ever happened in our band’s career, and in my entire life. Earlier this morning I was awakened by our driver screaming and urging us all to get out of the vehicle. Although I’m incredibly thankful to still be alive and tell this story, I lost all my gear and personal belongings. We feel incredibly powerless and in shock.

There is absolutely no way we could thank enough, our driver and new best friend Daniel Johnson; this man literally ran into the flames in an attempt to salvage our belongings and to ensure our safety and well-being. Daniel acted out of pure courage and professionalism in order for the band and crew to be safe and at a lower risk of injury. Whatever we have left after this, we owe it to you Daniel. A part of the potential funds raised will be going to Daniel to compensate for his courage and for his belongings lost.”

The band also added: “If you’ve ever had the chance to catch BETRAYING THE MARTYRS live, if you know the band or simply follow what we do, if you’ve shared the stage with us, if you’ve ever listened to or streamed our music, we’re asking for your help.

ANY donation will be incredibly helpful to all of us and will go directly towards rebuilding our band, to help us get back home and ultimately to keep doing what we love, which is creating music and sharing it with our fans.”

 Please donate to the Gofundme here: https://bit.ly/2LhCYoz
Here’s a list of what BETRAYING THE MARTYRS have lost so far:

– Splitter

– In Ears Monitors System x 4

– Most of our Merchandising

– 1 furman power conditioner

– S16 / x32

– 4 keyboards

– our shock mount racks units

– 1 Helix

– 1 AxeFX

– 6 guitar cases

– all personal belongings and suitcases

– A full Midas Mixing Desk and its case

– A full drum kit

– The whole brand new trailer

The band recently announced their fourth LP Rapture will be released on September 13th via Sumerian Records, which promises to deliver many more neck-breaking metal tracks packed with huge hooks and melodies.

Pre-order Rapture here: http://smarturl.it/BTMRapture

For more information:
http://www.betrayingthemartyrs.com 
www.facebook.com/WeAreBetrayingTheMartyrs
www.instagram.com/betrayingthemartyrs

CAZADOR: Release New Album “Failure To Thrive”

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 14, 2019
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US sludge post-metal band CAZADOR have just released their new album “Failure To Thrive”.

In today’s society, it can sometimes feel like that there are no solutions for the problems of humanity. The unavoidable tidal wave of static seems it may doom all of us… yet a voice can still be heard. A voice of fear. A voice of anger. A voice unafraid to embrace the dark and churn it to some semblance of light.

This is the voice of CAZADOR.

One of the best kept secrets in the Boston underground scene, CAZADOR have been bringing their nervous brew of subgenres to audiences in New England since 2015.  Blending a thick and gloomy sludge atmosphere with the melody and urgency of post-metal and hardcore, this act has begun to emerge as one of the more unique and raw up-and-coming sludge acts in New England.  Major influences for the band include the post-metal/sludge titans of Isis and Neurosis fused with the melodic hardcore sensibilities of sounds in the ilk Deftones and Poison the Well.

Upon release of their studio debut “BROKEN SUN” in May 2017, and a subsequent tour of the Northeast and Midwest, CAZADOR made themselves known as a quietly charismatic collective with an emotional edge through their impassioned, high-energy performances.  With their new full length titled “FAILURE TO THRIVE”, the collective is very much looking forward to the future while expanding their sonic horizons and sharing their unique brand of emotionally charged sludge with the masses.  According to the band, the new LP reflects a sublime focus on the natural human negativity bias that forces us all to cope with the slow-burning decay of our world by the minute.  “FAILURE TO THRIVE” includes lyrics filled with anger and resilience juxtaposed with lush and solemn compositions combined to create melancholic anthems for a new generation of the jaded.

Order the album here: https://cazadorboston.bandcamp.com/

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TENGGER CAVALRY: Front Man Nature Ganganbaigal Passed Away

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 25, 2019
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According to Metalsucks TENGGER CAVALRY front man Nature Ganganbaigal has passed away. Details surrounding his death have not been made public. Guitarist Patrick Reilly said the following to MetalSucks:

“We grew suspicious when he did not show up for a pre-show rehearsal last weekend. We also had a video shoot scheduled, so for him to miss that was a cause for suspicion.” The band “had been collaborating with friends of his in Austin since that time.”

According to MetalSucks, Nature was missing for over a week as today (24th), authorities informed the band that they found Nature’s body on Thursday, June 13th.

MetalSucks obtained the following statement from the band:

“It is with deep sadness and shock that we must share the news that Nature has passed away. Nature’s greatest goal in life was the unite people of all backgrounds through community and through music. He was also an advocate for mental health, and encouraged everyone from friends to total strangers to persist through their struggles. Though we have lost a dear friend and a great artists, we know that his music will live on and continue to help us find our common ground and find our strength despite adversity. Please respect the privacy of Nature’s family during his painful time. May the Eternal Blue Sky find him at peace.”

This news has struck us hard as Nature was a huge part in the metal community, especially in New York. Nature was a creative spirit who loved creating music as well as graphic design. His unique blend of Mongolian folk metal with Tengger Cavalry is an accomplishment that speaks for itself. It wasn’t too long ago when Nature had an inspiring feature on Kerrang! discussing how his suicide attempt from last year has encouraged him to create the group’s latest effort Northern Memory (Vol. 1) followed by the EP Northern Memory (Vol.2).

Metal Shock Finland sends condolences to Nature‘s family and friends, R.I.P. our friend

 

FULL HOUSE BREW CREW: Release New Video ‘Me Against You’

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 13, 2019
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Greek metallers FULL HOUSE BREW CREW have unleashed a new video for the track ‘Me Against You’. The video was recorded during the band’s live performance at the METAL HAMMER Greece live celebration, which took place in the packed Piraeus Academy in Athens on May 4th, 2019. The video is by Leonidas Michelopoulos:

This is the title track from the band’s second album, released in November 2018.

“Me Against You” influences came from bands like Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Pantera, Metallica (Black Album era) and Black Label Society. This made the album more diverse on vocal perspective and more mature compositions! FULL HOUSE BREW CREW keep on making headbang-worthy records, with melodies that stick to your brain!

FULL HOUSE BREW CREW is:

Vagelis Karzis – Vocals, Guitars (Rotting Christ)
Spiros Dafalias – Bass
George Tzatzakis – Guitars
Alex Keito – Drums

FULL HOUSE BREW CREW was founded during 2009 by Vagelis “Van” Karzis, member of Rotting Christ for the last 6 years. Vagelis is the lead singer, lead guitar player and the main songwriter of the band. In 2009 he wrote 10 Heavy Groove songs influenced from bands like Pantera, Black Label Society, Five Finger Death Punch, Godsmack, Metallica and on 2011 having Spiros (bass) and Sakis (drums) on his side they recorded and self-released their first full-length album called “Bet It All”! Being active all these years by touring and opening for some big bands and festivals in Greece! Spiritual Beggars, Corrosion Of Conformity, 1000Mods and Planet Of Zeus just to name a few!

Having their own style for the Groove rhythms, they combine with aggressiveness and catchy melodies! And just like a thunderbolt charging straight from the top of Mount Olympus, these heavy-riffing monsters are ready to become the next name of “World’s Rock Gods” as been written at Spirit Of Metal!

FULL HOUSE BREW CREW states: “Our first focus is to create GOOD music, then promote it to people, create loyal fan base and tour as much as possible”

www.facebook.com/fullhousebrewcrew
www.fullhousebrewcrew.com

Interview with SOULS OF DIOTIMA: “The music will be more powerful, more metal”

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 10, 2019
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Interview by Alison Booth

Italian metal quartet SOULS OF DIOTIMA are currently in the studio, recording the follow-up to their last album “The Sorceress Reveals – Atlantis”, which was released in 2016.

The band are recording the new album, their fourth release, at Crehate Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden with producer Oscar Nilsson and I caught up with  vocalist Claudia Barsi and drummer Giorgio Pinna just before they headed to Sweden. To find out more about what to expect, you can listen to the full interview on the audio player below.

Describing the new album, Claudia revealed:

“This time we are working on the more dark Sardinian legends with mysteries, so practically the second part of “The Sorceress Reveals – Atlantis”. It will be a more direct album. The music will be more powerful, this time it’s different – more metal.”

Check out a couple of shots from the studio:

For all the up to date SOULS OF DIOTIMA news, check out the band’s Facebook Page here. Blackdiamond’s Metal Mayhem radio show recently aired the interview along with the band’s music, which will soon be available to listen to again here.

SOULS OF DIOTIMA are:

Claudia Barsi: Lead Vocals
Giorgio Pinna: Drums
Gianmaria Puledda: Guitar
Antonio Doro: Bass, Vocals

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