Rockshots Records and Sound Storm are joining forces together again announcing the release of the brand new single called “At The End Of Time”! off their new upcoming album “The Void Beyond” to be released in next months to come. The track dives deep into the fragility of human existence and the urgent need for redemption in the face of impending doom. Featuring a blend of modern metal with progressive and speed metal influences, “At The End of Time” showcases double lead vocals, haunting melodies, and intense rhythms that will captivate and resonate with listeners. Experience the relentless energy and thought-provoking lyrics that define Sound Storm’s unique sound.
After 6 years of silence, new music from Sound Storm is finally on its way, a lot has changed over the years but one thing remains the same: their passion for creating powerful and emotional music. They’ve poured their hearts into the new stuff, and they’re hopeful it will resonate with both loyal fans and those discovering them for the first time.
Sound Storm Line Up: Andrea Racco: Clean and harsh vocals Elena Crolle: Clean Vocals, Keyboards and Piano Valerio Sbriglione: Lead and Rhythm Guitars Rocco Mirarchi: Rhythm Guitars Massimiliano Flak: Bass Mattia Rubino: Drums
SHADOWS OF STEEL are stoked to unleash the official video for “Symphony,” a new, thunderous track from Twilight II the album originally dropped in 2022 by Underground Symphony Records and now re-released in 2024 by Metallic Blue Records with new cool stuff.
This one’s for the legend, Vic Mazzoni (July 26th, 1973 • May 14th, 2016). Your music live on, brother.
Brought to you by the almighty Shadows of Steel. Epic illustrations by Gianclaudio Pontecchiani aka Logan Singer. Killer video editing by Nicla Cucini.
MC5 release the second single ‘Can’t Be Found’ (feat. Vernon Reid, Dennis Thompson) digitally from their upcoming new album ‘Heavy Lifting’ through earMUSIC.
Today, Detroit punk rock pioneers MC5 release ‘Can’t Be Found’ (feat. Vernon Reid, Dennis Thompson), the second single from their upcoming album ‘Heavy Lifting’ out October 18th.
This track showcases the album’s funky heavy rock fusion with electrifying guitar riffs, highlighting the soul of founding member Wayne Kramer. Kramer, alongside original MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson and Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, deliver a refreshing signature anthem, setting the stage for the album’s release.
“The MC5 represents a kind of uncompromising vision of the future and that is eternal…the flame keeps burning on.” – Wayne Kramer
Led by founding member Wayne Kramer and recorded with iconic producer Bob Ezrin (Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Kiss), the album features original MC5 drummer Dennis ‘Machine Gun’ Thompson on two tracks along with special guests including Slash, Tom Morello, William DuVall (Alice in Chains), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Don Was, and Tim McIlrath (Rise Against).
Hamburg, August 1st, 2024 – Emerging from the gritty streets of Detroit in the mid-60s, MC5 revolutionized rock’n’roll with their blistering fusion of garage rock, blues, soul, free jazz, and proto-punk. Infamous for incendiary live performances and a radical left-wing stance, their status as pioneers of punk and protest rock has inspired many musicians like Ramones, The Clash, Rage Against The Machine, The White Stripes, Slash, and countless others and continues to shape the sound of punk and alternative rock for generations to come.
earMUSIC will release the first new music from MC5 in 50+ years (following 1971’s ‘High Time’) with the album HEAVY LIFTING due October 18 – one day prior to the band’s induction into 2024’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when they will receive the “Musical Excellence Award.”
‘Heavy Lifting’ features guitar and vocals by founding MC5 member Wayne Kramer, who also co-wrote 12 of the album’s 13 songs together with Oakland singer/songwriter Brad Brooks. Prolific for five decades, Kramer was the last remaining active member of MC5. He passed away suddenly in February, followed by the death of drummer Dennis ‘Machine Gun’ Thompson in May. It is Thompson’s final studio recording.
In an interview with UNCUT in November 2023, Kramer discussed the album and said: “Live long and stay creative is my attitude. This album continues from where ‘High Time’ left off, in that I think it’s an artist’s responsibility to reflect the times they’re going through. We made an album that is in sync with the challenges we’re facing today, and that carries a positive message.”
HEAVY LIFTING was recorded with iconic producer Bob Ezrin (Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, KISS) and features an all-star lineup of Kramer’s friends and musical colleagues including Slash, Tom Morello, William DuVall (Alice in Chains), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Don Was, and Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), allowing for a collaborative effort that bridges the gap between generations of musicians inspired by MC5’s fearless approach to music and activism. The breadth of MC5’s impact can be heard by all the album’s players, including Vicki Randle (Aretha Franklin), Stevie Salas (Parliament Funkadelic, Rod Stewart), Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney), Winston Watson Jr. (Bob Dylan), and Joe Berry (M83). Far more than a trip down memory lane, ‘Heavy Lifting’ is a resounding affirmation that the spirit of punk endures.
In addition to the 13-track album, a 2CD / 2LP bonus disc will be released including previously unreleased live recordings from the MC50 tour in 2018 celebrating the 50th anniversary of MC5’s revered 1969 debut album, Kick Out the Jams, which features classic anthems like “Kick Out the Jams” and “Ramblin’ Rose.” Alongside Kramer, the MC50 live band features Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty, Faith No More’s bassist Billy Gould, and frontman Marcus Durant (Zen Guerrilla) with a special guest appearance by Mark Arm (Mudhoney).
Pre-order ‘Heavy Lifting’ on CD, Vinyl and digital download in addition to bonus 2CD and bonus 2LP HERE.
Legendary Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess recently announced that his brand new solo album, ‘Permission To Fly’, will be released on the 6th September 2024 via InsideOutMusic. No stranger to experimentation, Rudess is known for leading the charge in pushing creative, sonic, and technological boundaries. His latest endeavor, epitomizes this ethos, delving into the complexities of human existence within our multifaceted world.
Today, in conjunction with Lightricks, Jordan is pleased to launch the music video for ‘Shadow of the Moon’. Lightricks hosted a competition, inviting creators to submit unique music video concepts for Jordan’s song. The winning filmmaker, Manny Walker, was whisked away to a state-of-the-art set in Serbia, where he was given the opportunity to co-direct the video alongside the Lightricks team, bringing his vision to life.
Jordan comments: “Creating the ‘Shadow of the Moon’ video with Lightricks was an incredible experience. Working with such a talented team and the contest winner, and using Lightricks’ new cutting-edge LTX studio software, brought my vision to life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. This collaboration truly showcases how powerful it is to combine music with innovative visual storytelling.”
Get a glimpse at the creative process and how it came together here:
Watch the previously released video for the track ‘The Alchemist’ here.
While some of his previous releases were true solo pursuits, this time, Rudess assembled a core group of musicians to support and elevate his vision. The album features Jordan alongside That Joe Payne on vocals, Darby Todd (Devin Townsend) on drums & Steve Dadaian on guitar, as well as guest guitar solos from Bastian Martinez.
With the music in capable hands, Rudess wanted to make sure to give the lyrics their proper attention. For that, he turned to a source close to home, his daughter.
“All the lyrics on the album were written by my daughter, Ariana. While I enjoy writing lyrics myself, my primary focus tends to be on the sonic quality of the words. For this album, I wanted to delve deeper and offer something that resonated on a more profound and cerebral level. Ari did an exceptional job.”
‘Permission To Fly’ will be available as Limited CD Digipak & Gatefold 180g 2LP (both incl. bonus material), as well as digitally.
1. The Final Threshold 04:08 2. Into The Lair 09:31 3. Haunted Reverie 05:14 4. The Alchemist 08:36 5. Embers 04:03 6. Shadow of the Moon 05:29 7. Eternal 08:53 8. Footstep in the Snow 04:02 9. Dreamer 05:03 10. Incarnation 03:31 (Bonus Track) 11. Chopin Fm 05:33 (Bonus Track)
Jordan recently made his live debut with Darby Todd & That Joe Payne, with two rapturously received sets on the 2024 edition of Cruise To The Edge. This also marked the live premiere of the new single ‘Embers’.
More information on Jordan Rudess: Renowned as the “Best Keyboardist of All Time” by Music Radar Magazine, Jordan Rudess stands out as the extraordinary keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist for the platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning progressive rock band, Dream Theater. Embarking on his musical journey as a classical prodigy, Jordan initiated his studies at the illustrious Juilliard School of Music at the age of 9, laying the foundation for a career marked by a distinctive fusion of classical and rock influences.
Beyond his role in Dream Theater and the power group, Liquid Tension Experiment, Jordan’s musical prowess has resonated across a diverse spectrum of collaborations. From Deep Purple and David Bowie to Steven Wilson and Jan Hammer, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. Notable projects such as LMR (his side venture with Tony Levin and Marco Minneman), Steven Wilson’s Blackfield, guest appearances with Deep Purple and the Dixie Dregs and collaborations with artists like Enrique Iglesias, the Paul Winter Consort, Annie Haslam, and many others, underscore the breadth of his musical reach.
Venturing into the realm of cutting-edge technology, Jordan has emerged as a pioneer with a focus on state-of-the-art keyboard controllers and music apps. As the owner of the highly successful iOS app development company, Wizdom Music, he has spearheaded the creation of award-winning apps, including GeoShred, MorphWiz, SampleWiz, Vythm, Polywave, Jam with Jordan and SampleWiz 2. GeoShred, Wizdom Music’s latest triumph, is a collaborative effort with moForte, founding members of Stanford University’s Sondius team. Rudess is currently working on an AI interactive project as Visiting Artist at MIT’s Media Lab in the Responsive Environments group.
Right on time with their show at 2024’s edition of Wacken Open Air yesterday, German heavy metal legends BLIND GUARDIAN proudly presented Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited which includes a complete re-recording of this classic as well as a live celebration of 1992’s Somewhere Far Beyond, a landmark record in the history of the band.
Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited, which was recorded in 2022 und 2023,is a refreshing and powerful tribute to one of the most influential albums in German metal history. It paved the way for BLIND GUARDIAN’s international career that is still going strong today and this re-recording impresses with all the class and quality these pioneers have been known and respected for since forming as Lucifer’s Heritage three decades ago.
Scroll down to watch a live video for the revisited version of their most popular track ‘The Bard’s Song – In The Forest‘ (50M+ streams)!
Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited is out today and can be listened to in full at any streaming service or purchased in physical form via the link below.
Right on time with their show at 2024’s edition of Wacken Open Air, BLIND GUARDIAN release of Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited, which includes a complete re-recording of this classic as well as a live celebration of 1992’s Somewhere Far Beyond, a landmark record for Germany’s heavy metal titans. After three albums on No Remorse Records, it was the band’s major label debut via Virgin Records and opened threm doors to the Japanese market resulting in a wider availability and presence on the global metal scene. After finding the right balance of speed, heaviness, melodies, drama and irresistible choruses on 1990’s Tales From The Twilight World, Somewhere Far Beyond honed this approach to perfection, evolving further on a conceptual level and increasing BLIND GUARDIAN’s sonic range. On Somewhere Far Beyond the band experimented with keyboards, orchestrations, and folk elements, the latter manifesting in the group’s best-known song and live staple, ‘The Bard’s Song (In The Forest)’, whereas other tracks like ‘Ashes to Ashes’, the rapid ‘Journey Through The Dark’ or ‘The Quest For Tanelorn’ connected well with previous mostly fast-paced albums yet offered an additional push in dynamics.
Fast forward 30 years! Prior to releasing the much lauded opus The God Machine in September 2022, BLIND GUARDIAN had been performing Somewhere Far Beyond in its entirety at Rock Hard Festival and Hellfest in Summer 2022 in front of tens of thousands of fans singing along to each track. Both shows were filmed and recorded professionally and aired via WDR and ARTE. For the limited triple-disc-edition of Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited the Hellfest material was newly edited by the band’s long-time videographer Dirk Behlau using additional multi-cam footage. The idea of re-recording the album originated from the rehearsals for these shows as Hansi Kürsch explains in the detailed liner notes: “The original idea wasn’t to do a re-recording. When rehearsing for the anniversary gigs, corona hit and we couldn’t be certain that those shows would take place. We still wanted to celebrate the anniversary of the album and if we wouldn’t be able to include a live version, we initially thought we could at least record the rehearsals.” Not 100% satisfied with those rough versions, BLIND GUARDIAN decided to go all in, knowing the risk of being frowned upon by fans who consider re-recordings utter blasphemy. “We tried to recapture what we did in 1992 but compensate youth with skilful experience, though in a hungry way. We never discussed any major changes but with over 30 years of experience, and our current line-up, those ingredients already add a new flavour to it.” With the basic tracks recorded in a live setting, Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited is leaner and more focused on impact in terms of guitar arrangements yet retains all the harmonies and melodies essential to the original. “We finally ended up with this cool hybrid version”, André adds. “We combined how we play the songs today, but at the same time, really tried to retain that speed metal spirit of the early 90s!”
Iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON announces his eagerly anticipated return with the new single ‘As Sick As The Secrets Within,’ available for streaming now. Recently signed to Nuclear Blast Records, MANSON emerges with his first new music in 4 years; an intense, anthemic song recorded and co-produced with collaborator Tyler Bates.
‘As Sick As The Secrets Within’ is accompanied by a music video directed by Bill Yukich.
MANSON will kick off a tour with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH tonight in Hershey, PA and will perform a handful of headline shows during the Aug/Sept excursion.
Additionally, European tour dates have been announced and are on sale now for February 2025.
MARILYN MANSON Tour Dates: NORTH AMERICA Aug 2 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium Aug 3 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore* Aug 5 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center Aug 7 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre Aug 8 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center Aug 10 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amp Aug 11 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee* Aug 13 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Amp Aug 14 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Aug 16 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center Aug 17 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon* Aug 19 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena Aug 21 – Omaha, NE – Chi Health Center Aug 22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Aug 24 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre* Aug 27 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena Aug 28 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre* Aug 29 – Spokane, WA – BECU Live At Northern Quest Aug 31 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amp Sep 1 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort And Casino* Sep 3 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amp Sep 4 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amp Sep 6 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center Sep 8 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Sep 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resorts Amp Sep 11 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amp Sep 13 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater Sep 15 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amp Sep 16 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum Sep 18 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amp Sep 19 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
EUROPE Feb 10 – Zurich, CH – Halle 622* Feb 11 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz* Feb 13 – Munich, DE – Zenith* Feb 14 – Brno, ZC – Hala Vodova* Feb 16 – Berlin, DE – Columbiahalle* Feb 17 – Copenhagen, DK – KB Hall* Feb 19 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live* Feb 21 – London, UK – Hammersmith Apollo* Feb 22 – Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall* Feb 23 – Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall*
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