Long time friend Tommy Vext (formerly of Bad Wolves) will be filling in on lead vocals for Ill Niño‘s upcoming European Tour. Marcos Leal will not be performing on the upcoming European Tour.
Ill Niño and Vext got their start on the East Coast, in the early days of the NY/NJ hardcore scene, and Vext opened for Ill Niño when he was just a teenager. This multi-cultural urban landscape helped cultivate the band’s sound. Ill Niño‘s Revolution and Confession–era songs are no stranger to Vext, as they share a 25-year brotherhood.
Tommy Vext has had great international success with the multi-platinum cover of “Zombie.” Dave Chavarri says “We are excited to have Tommy perform with Ill Niño across all these European stages.”
About ILL NIÑO:
Hailing from the vibrant East Coast music scenes of NJ and NY, Ill Niño has solidified their position as a formidable force in the world of Latin metal. Their groundbreaking album Revolution Revolucion moving close to half-million copies, marked the beginning of a legacy that continues to thrive 25 years later.
Fuelled by an unwavering passion for their craft and an undying loyalty from their fans, Ill Niño stands strong as they embark on a global tour in support of their new release, IllMortals. Don’t miss your chance to witness this legendary band live in action. Join us on this epic journey as Ill Niño showcases why they are still dominating the metal scene after decades.
“Turn The Tide“ is the new single from long-running heavy metal titans, SATAN. The track comes by way of the band’s forthcoming new full-length, Songs In Crimson, set for release on September 13th via Metal Blade Records.
SATAN‘s history is storied, their albums and incendiary live shows, iconic. The Newcastle, England-bred lineup may quip that their career has been “forty-four years of prolonged mayhem with a twenty-year lunch break“ – forming in 1980, eventually pausing before reuniting in 2011 – but circa 2024 finds the band thriving, writing, recording, and touring at the top of their game.
Proof positive is their seventh studio album, and third for Metal Blade, Songs In Crimson. If 2022’s Earth Infernal album was brutal, up-tempo and with loud guitars, guitarist Russ Tippins calls Songs In Crimson “concise. It’s more to-the-point and gets there quicker. One of the reasons behind the album title is that this record is very ‘song’ focused. There’s more punch this time around. Each chorus speaks for itself.” With influences from King Crimson to Mercyful Fate, SATAN‘s own stylings remain unique, the band’s NWOBHM origins a springboard for musical and lyrical creativity, commentary, and nonconformity.
While Songs In Crimson features lyrics including “a once-great nation is going down“ and “this is the end of an era,“ SATAN offers no quick fix. “There is always hope; solutions are not for us musicians to proclaim,” Tippins believes. “Each song has its own different theme. While there is no title track as such, the song ‘Deadly Crimson,’ which is an anti-capitalism narrative, is as close as it gets to that. As a concept, making money from money is fatally flawed in that it depends on constant growth,” Tippins says. “But constant growth is obviously impossible; a conveyor belt of sacrificial lambs.”
Tippins continues, “‘Turn The Tide’ is the classic ‘King Canute’ scenario — the deluded head of state who believes himself to be divine and sets out to prove it by standing in front of the sea and ordering the waves to retreat. They don’t of course. We are kind of using that as an allegory to illustrate the ridiculous standpoint of certain Jingoistic Brits who believe that foreigners have no place in our country. It’s the shortest song on the album. And also the fastest!“
Songs in Crimson was produced by the band and Dave Curle of First Avenue Studios who also engineered, mixed, and mastered the record.
Songs In Crimson Track Listing: 01. Frantic Zero 02. Era (The Day Will Come) 03. Whore of Babylon 04. Sacramental Rites 05. Martyrdom 06. Turn the Tide 07. Captives 08. Curse in Disguise 09. Truth Bullet 10. Deadly Crimson
SATAN w/ Seven Sisters: 9/04/2024 The Bread Shed – Manchester, UK 9/05/2024 The Cluny – Newcastle, UK 9/06/2024 The Flying Duck – Glasgow, UK 9/07/2024 Voodoo – Belfast, IE 9/08/2024 Grand Social – Dublin, IE 9/11/2024 Boston Music Room – London, UK 9/12/2024 Daltons – Brighton, UK 9/14/2024 Pyrenean Warriors Open Air – Torreilles, FR * SATAN only w/ Haunt, Hellfire: 9/15/2024 Metalitalia Festival – Milan, IT 9/16/2024 Backstage – Muenchen, DE 9/17/2024 Klub Mocvara – Zagreb, HR 9/18/2024 Escape – Wien, AT 9/19/2024 Steel City Sorcery – Linz, AT 9/20/2024 Rockclub Nordbayern – Selb, DE 9/21/2024 Odessa – Warsaw, PL 9/22/2024 Barrak – Ostrava, CZ 9/23/2024 Der Hirsch – Nurnberg, DE 9/24/2024 Trompete – Bochum, DE 9/25/2024 MTS – Oldenburg, DE 9/26/2024 Beta – Copenhagen, DK 9/27/2024 Bambi Galore – Hamburg, DE 9/28/2024 JZ Stricker – Bielefeld, DE 9/29/2024 Asgaard – Gent, BE 9/30/2024 Little Devil – Tilburg, NL
SATAN: Brian Ross – vocals Russ Tippins – guitars Steve Ramsey – guitars Graeme English – bass Sean Taylor – drums
Meet American alt-metal powerhouse, Militia Vox. Known for her electrifying stage presence and fierce, genre-defying music, Militia Vox is set to make waves with her upcoming single ‘Apocalypse,’ available for pre-save now and releasing globally on August 29.
‘Apocalypse’ is more than just a song – it’s an anthem of rebellion, warrior grit and fighting spirit for these turbulent times. With its gutsy vocals, hard groove guitars, synthy saxophones, and explosive energy, the track delivers a sonic experience that only Militia Vox can provide.
Militia Vox reflects on her journey, sharing, “I’m both thrilled and relieved to finally find a label to call home. It’s been a long road – I haven’t worked with a label since 1999. This is my first signing as a solo artist, and I’ve turned down every record deal I’ve ever been offered. It was never the right fit, until now. I’m grateful and proud to officially join the Golden Robot family. Our kickoff single is ‘Apocalypse’ – which is so significant of the journey to get to this point. It’s an anthem for rebellion, survival, resiliency, and liberation.”
Golden Robot Records is honored to partner with Militia Vox as she embarks on this new chapter of her career. Her fearless creativity and unapologetic sound align perfectly with our vision for pushing the boundaries of rock and alternative music. Pre-save ‘Apocalypse’ now and join us in celebrating the unstoppable force that is Militia Vox! The single will be available on all major streaming platforms on August 29.
New York City’s alt-metal multidisciplinary artist Militia Vox is a unique and rebellious blend of metal, rock, goth/industrial, prog and cinematic soundscapes. Known for her 4-octave range, raw presence and serious vocal power, this award-winning heavy music trailblazer has recorded / performed with: Cyndi Lauper, Twisted Sister, Living Colour, Nancy Sinatra, Candlebox, L7, dUg Pinnick (King’s X), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme, Rihanna), Paul Schaffer and the CBS Orchestra and members of Guns ’n’ Roses, Bad Wolves, Kittie and more.
Her duet with heavy metal icon Rob Halford (Judas Priest – Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees), “PUSH COMES TO SHOVE” by Bad Penny, reached #23 on iTunes. She is also frontwoman of all-female heavy metal sensation, Judas Priestess – and the only artist to have a duet with the person they’ve tributed!
Militia made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2022 in “SuperYou! The Musical” and has performed Off-Broadway in “Sandra Bernhard: Everything Bad and Beautiful,” in the National Tours of Dee Snider’s horror orchestra “Van Helsing’s Curse” (Lead Vocalist), Black Women Rock / Daughters of Betty and “Rock of Ages” (Justice), “The Rocky Horror Show” (Magenta, Columbia) and the European Tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
She is a songwriter/composer, filmmaker and AR/VR/XR/immersive creator. Militia hosted Fuse TV’s “Heavy Metal Makeover” and VJed on MTV2, Vh1 and MuchMusic USA. Militia is in books and films, including the documentary “Betty: They Say I’m Different” about the life of funk-rock legend, Betty Davis (Amazon Prime Video.) Her cover of Led Zeppelin’s “FRIENDS” by Patriarchs in Black (with Johnny Kelly of Type O Negative, Danzig and Quiet Riot) ft. Militia Vox was named #10 in the Top 10 Best of 2023 on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal. Militia Vox has made her mark on the live music scene headlining festivals, such as Wasteland Weekend, apoXeast, Punk Island NYC, and Afropunk Festival.
Ice cold Finnish modern metal band ARCTIS have announced their self-titled debut album, set for release via Napalm Records on November 1, 2024. Drawing inspiration from the mythical winters and mystical summers of the North, the Finnish metal minds of talented misfits ARCTIS fearlessly navigate their futuristic battleship through a treacherous ocean where ferocious waves of Metal clash against reefs of Rock and Pop, birthing a sonic assault of epic proportions. To celebrate the announcement of their debut album, the first single “I’ll Give You Hell” and their first official music video ever, has been released. The song explores the complexities of romance with their catchy anthem.
ARCTIS fuses nature and technology, inspired by Finland’s seasonal extremes, capturing the imagination of fans through storytelling that goes beyond the music itself. Led by the enigmatic Alva, the eternal Ice Queen Rebel Leader who shines with an ethereal presence, the band is rounded out by the formidable Björn the Captain, Michael the Magician, Mats the Rambler and Mika the Sage. ARCTIS creates a dynamic and captivating energy and elevates to new heights.
With their talent, the band will soon head out on a tour with Finnish symphonic metal masters Apocalyptica, and the band’s self-titled debut album will be released this fall. It was produced by Jimmy Westerlund (Sturm und Drang), mixed by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein), and mastered by Svante Forsbäck (Rammstein). Join ARCTIS on a thrilling adventure that combines elements of both nature and technology!
ARCTIScomment on their new single: “We’re excited to drop our debut track and music video, “I’ll Give You Hell,” a powerful anthem that was one of the first songs we ever wrote. This release marks the start of something big, and we can’t wait to share more of what we’ve been working on. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning!”
ARCTIS is led by the enigmatic Alva, the eternal Ice Queen Rebel Leader, whose mesmerizing voice and shining white battle suit give her an ethereal, almost otherworldly presence that captures the imagination of fans. The dark-clad, valiant men who move beside Alva include the formidable Björn the Captain, whose unwavering leadership skills inspire the band to greatness, Michael the Magician, whose mystical abilities and lightning-fast fingers leave audiences spellbound, Mats the Rambler, whose wild and untamed spirit infuses the band’s music with a sense of reckless abandon, and Mika the Sage, whose deep wisdom and profound insights elevate ARCTIS‘ message to new heights. Together, these legendary figures create a dynamic and captivating energy that defines ARCTIS‘ unique brand of metal and makes them exceptional.
Drawing inspiration on northern themes as metaphors, Arctis explores mental struggles and the internal battles within modern chaos. The strong opener, “I’ll Give You Hell”, delves into the complexities of romance, highlighting the inevitable downfall that arises from a relationship, where honesty and commitment are lacking. With its original version already amassing 5 million streams to date, Finnish modern metal act ARCTIS is set to add to the song’s impressive reception with the release of their own rendition of “Bimbo (Lambretta Cover)”! With a 2000s pop-rock vibe, “Remedy” addresses drug addiction and the steep price one is willing to pay for it. The mystical “Tell Me Why” paints a starry landscape of anger and self-deception while the enchanting “Frozen Swan” showcases personal musical talent while exploring the concept of self-freedom. This smoothly transitions into the upbeat “Fire”, which explores the risks of drug consumption, before flowing seamlessly into “When The Lights Go Out” lyrically exploring nocturnal metaphors through vivid passages. Closing the album, “Theatre Of Tragedy” features powerful guitar riffs, underscoring the limitations of personal human struggle.
Whether through music, artwork, or storytelling, ARCTIS creates a multi-dimensional world that fans can immerse themselves in and explore, transcending genre boundaries and offering a truly unique experience. Prepare for an onslaught of powerful riffs, epic melodies, and the raw energy that has never been seen before!
ARCTIS about their debut album: “The moment we’ve been dreaming of is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all! It’s been a long road, filled with hard work, late nights, and an unbreakable passion for music, but we’re thrilled to announce that our first single is out, our debut album is on the way, and we’re hitting the road for our first tour!
Now, we’re ready to take on the world, bring our music to life on stage, and connect with each and every one of you. This is just the beginning, and we’re so happy to have you with us as we start this next chapter.
Get ready, because we’re coming in full force – and we can’t wait to see you on the road!”
Arctis tracklisting: 1. I’ll Give You Hell 2. Bimbo 3. Remedy 4. Tell Me Why 5. Frozen Swan 6. WWM 7. Fire 8. Child Of The Night 9. When The Lights Go Out 10. No Slave 11. Theatre Of Tragedy
Experience ARCTIS live on Tour with Apocalyptica:
11.11.24 LX – Esch Alzette 12.11.24 BE – Brussels 13.11.24 FR – Paris 14.11.24 FR – Bordeaux 15.11.24 ES – Bilbao 17.11.24 PT – Lisbon 18.11.24 ES – Madrid 19.11.24 ES – Barcelona 20.11.24 FR – Marseille 21.11.24 IT – Milan 22.11.24 CH – Lausanne 23.11.24 CH – Zurich 25.11.24 HU – Budapest 26.11.24 RO – Cluj 27.11.24 RO – Bucharest 28.11.24 BU – Sofia 29.11.24 MK – Skopje 30.11.24 RS – Belgrade
ARCTIS are: Alva Sandström – Vocals Michael Mikander – Guitar Björn Johansson – Guitar Mats Ödahl – Bass Mika Paananen – Drums
In collaboration with Motocultor and Acces live, Vain Productions is thrilled to announce a brand new tour with headliner Infected Rain, set to kick off in January 2025. This highly anticipated tour will span 6 countries, together with support acts Semblant, Elyose, Skin on Flesh and Miruthan.
Starting on 10th January at the 013 venue in Tilburg (NL), the tour package will deliver unforgettable performances in each city until a final curtain at La Machine in Paris (FR) on the 26th of January.
Tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase early as shows are expected to sell out quickly. Available links can be found below.
INFECTED RAIN +Semblant, Elyose, Skin on Flesh and Miruthan
10-01-2025 Tilburg (NL) 013 [TICKETS] 11-01-2025 Lille (FR) The Black Lab [TICKETS] 13-01-2025 Birmingham (UK) Falcon and Castle [TICKETS] 15-01-2025 Essen (DE) Turock 16-01-2025 Pratteln (CH) Z7 17-01-2025 Colmar (FR) Le Grillen [TICKETS] 18-01-2025 Grenoble (FR) L’ilyade [TICKETS] 19-01-2025 Barcelona (ES) Le Nau [TICKETS] 21-01-2025 Lisboa (PT) AO Vivo 22-01-2025 Madrid (ES) Nazca [TICKETS] 23-01-2025 Toulouse (FR) Metronum [TICKETS] 24-01-2025 Limoges (FR) CCM John Lennon [TICKETS] 25-01-2025 Vannes (FR) L’echonova [TICKETS] 26-01-2025 Paris (FR) La Machine [TICKETS]
For a glimpse of things to come, check out Infected Rain’s latest video for the track ‘Pandemonium’ here:
Direct support comes from Semblant, check out ‘’Human Eclipse’’ here:
Welsh post-hardcore heavyweights Casey have unveiled the video for their track ‘For Katie’, taken from their acclaimed newest album How to Disappear, released via Hassle Records.
‘For Katie’ comes ahead of Casey‘s performance at the Heavy Music Awards 2024, alongside Neck Deep, Graphic Nature, and unpeople. It will be the last Casey performance while vocalist Tom Weaver recovers from open heart surgery. For more, watch Tom‘s statement here: https://youtu.be/1hV9vEItMv8
Of the song, Tom comments: “The song itself was spurred by a single conversation I had with a friend. She was showing me photos of her and I from high school, and I couldn’t remember anything at all about them. To my eyes, I looked like a completely different, happier person. It drove a sense of worry about how much of my life had been lost to a sadness I’ve never been able to define.
“The footage was captured by Sarai Kelley over the course of the two and a half weeks we spent around Europe in March/April of this year.”
How To Disappear is a statement return for the quintet who reunited in 2023, with seven huge shows in the UK and Germany, and the limited release of their 7” Atone/Great Grief (Hassle Records). Casey, at its core, was grounded in the notion that music is a labour of love. Without expectation of success, without desire to attain stardom, just a shared yearning to create music – and when this no longer rang true Casey stayed true to themselves, and stepped away.
In late 2018, when Casey announced they were bringing the band to a close, it felt like a premature demise. Their first two LPs – 2016 Love Is Not Enough and 2018’s Where I Go When I Am Sleeping – had firmly established the Welsh five-piece as one of the most exciting bands in Britain’s alternative scene.
Now, years later, the band have returned – bigger and better than ever before. Casey don’t just replicate the feelings that inspire them – they embody them.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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