Heavy metal titans HAMMERFALL are thrilled to announce the release of their electrifying new single, ‘The End Justifies.’
This classic HAMMERFALL anthem is the second single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, Avenge The Fallen, set to be released on August 9th through Nuclear Blast Records.
‘The End Justifies’ captures the essence of HAMMERFALL’s signature sound, combining powerful riffs, soaring vocals, and a relentless rhythm that fans have come to love. The accompanying video, filmed in the band’s rehearsal studio, brings an intense visual experience that matches the song’s driving energy. Fast-paced camera movements and raw, unfiltered footage showcase the band’s passion and dedication, creating an immersive experience for viewers.
Catch HAMMERFALL live in 2024: 05.-08.06. SE Norje – Sweden Rock Festival 06.06. NO Trondheim – Trondheim Rocks 14.06. ES Zamora – Z-fest 20.06. DK Copenhagen – Copenhell 21.06. BE Dessel – Graspop 27.06. SL Snina – Rock Pod Kamenon 03.-06.07. DE Ballenstedt – Rock Hartz 12.07. BG Midalidare Estate, Chirpan – Midalidare Rock 10.08. FI Helsinki – Hellsinki Metal Fest 04.10. DE Hamburg – Barclays Arena 05.10. NL Amsterdam – AFAS Live
Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett & InsideOutMusic are pleased to announce reissues of his classical catalogue, beginning in August 2024 with ‘Bay Of Kings’ & ‘Momentum’.
Steve comments: “My love of classical guitar began to coalesce with both Bay of Kings and Momentum, which showed another side of the guitar. This was the opposite of Rock ‘n Roll… A more romantic and personal approach already hinted at within both the Genesis music and my solo work. I’m proud that these albums are getting a second lease of life.”
Both albums have been newly remastered for vinyl, and will be available as Gatefold 180g LP’s in both black and limited coloured vinyl editions.
Elevate Records is pleased to announce the release of the tracklist for TYSTNADEN‘s new album entitled “The Black Swan”.
This album features songs with single-word titles, a stylistic choice that reflects the band’s belief that the impact, strength and intensity of a single word can communicate more than many. The album is designed to embody unpredictability, much like the Black Swan concept.
“The Black Swan” was produced by Fabio D’Amore (Serenity, Perchta), recorded at Synonym of Sound, mixed by Fabio D’Amore and Francesco Marzona, and mastered by Francesco Marzona.
Hamburg heavy hitters Half Me release their visceral new track ‘Fatalist’, following the exhilarating previous singles ‘Nothing Left To Lose But The Chains’, ‘Quitter Talk’ and ‘Concrete Ceiling’. The new track and video are out now via Arising Empire.
The track channels raw frustration with a disposable society, combining bone-crushing heaviness with anguished, soul-piercing vocals. ‘Fatalist’ showcases the band’s relentless drive to push genre boundaries, marking another bold step in their musical evolution.
Half Me have recently been nominated for the Heavy Music Awards 2024 in the category ‘Best International Breakthrough Artists’. The event will take place on 22nd August and votes can be cast HERE.
Formed in Hamburg in 2018, Half Me – guitarists Chris and Julius, vocalist Chris, drummer Max and bassist Tobias –are one of the latest additions to the Arising Empire roster. Musically, Half Me blend a modern rendition of metal and hardcore with highlights of 90s nu-metal. Pounding riffs and breakdowns are accompanied by brutal, yet sometimes elegant, vocals that all balance together to formulate the band’s own distinctive sound.
In just a few years, Half Me have made an impact in the music scene by self-producing their music and videos, displaying their intensive and energetic demeanour. Debuting with four singles initially, it was their their single ‘Exitwound’ (featuring Jack Bergin of Void of Vision) that gave the group a breakthrough and landed the band in the spotlight of Knotfest’s Countdown to Oblivion.
Riding the high of their recent success, Half Me’s highly anticipated debut album SOMA was met with huge critical acclaim. 2024 promises to be a big year for this fiery quintet.
Half Me are: Christopher Zühlke | vocals Christopher Hesse | guitar Silvan Petersen | guitar Tobias Max Sajons | bass Maximilian Eisersdorff | drums
The instrumental progressive metal-fusion quartet QUADVIUM, half in California – half in the Netherlands, founded in late 2019 by American bass player Steve Di Giorgio (Testament, Death) and Dutch bass player Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Obscura, Pestilence) has inked a record deal with Agonia Records in Poland.
Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling are both innovators in bringing a different style of fretless bass playing to metal. Launching a band with two predominantly multi-string fretless bass players is no common occurrence, and the bass-duo felt they needed to take very special and deliberate time to get the right alignment with who is participating and what will be the end result – meaning the right sound and composition to represent this rare vision.
Over time, together with Dutch master drummer Yuma van Eekelen (Our Oceans, Pestilence) and American guitar virtuoso/composer Jennings Smith (Myth Of I, Kaathe) – whose contribution and expertise play a huge part of QUADVIUM – the music began to take shape. The line-up is just the right blend to mix the delicate balance of such a heavy aural offering and a full vocabulary of high level constructed pieces. QUADVIUM is currently finalizing its long-awaited debut album, set to be released in Autumn 2024 via Agonia Records, and set to include artwork by Travis Smith (Amorphis, King Diamond, Cynic).
The group comments: “We are looking very much forward to this long-term collaboration with Agonia Records. As instrumental progressive metal-fusion group we appreciate the opportunity and support from label manager Filip Jesion, which enables us to reach out with this unique musical concept.”
Line-up: Jennings Smith – guitar, guitar synth Steve Di Giorgio – bass Jeroen Paul Thesseling – bass Yuma van Eekelen – drums
Please Note, STEVE DI GIORGIO is available for studio sessions as well as session bassist for tours. For further information, please contact tarja@splitscreenproduction.com.
The fretless guru, STEVE DI GIORGIO doesn’t need any longer introductions, as he is widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, being the bassist of TESTAMENT, DEATH and SADUS, among others. Within his genre, STEVE DI GIORGIO is respected for his playing skills, versatility and incredible technique. He has more than 40 studio album recordings and over 30 years of touring the world.
ESCALATION is a quite fresh band on the Polish metal scene. It was formed in 2020 in Silesian city – Dąbrowa Górnicza. A year later, they released debut EP titled “Before We Fall” which was well-received by music critics as well as listeners. After a few years of working, the band is going to release debut album and presents its more mature side. The music on this record is honest, uncompromising, and exciting. Modern sound combined with raw arrangements gives a truly explosive mix!
“Ruins of the Falling World” was recorded at HUGEstudio (Grief Circle, Formis, Czort). Guest guitar in “Embrace of Darkness” was played by Argentinian, Lisandro Villalba. The whole was mixed and mastered by Piotr Zubko who cooperated in the past with Warfist. Cover artwork was done by Katarzyna Jakubska from Dark Descent Design. Band logo by Karolina Ambicka while band photo by Natalia Kłaptocz.
The debut album will be released on June 21, 2024, digitally and as jewelcase CD by Polish label Via Nocturna. Pre-order is available at the official label webstore.
Listen below to the song “Beyond the Veil of Fear“.
Tracklist:
01. Intro 02. Beyond the Veil of Fear 03. No Turning Back 04. Symphony of Despair 05. United Forces 06. Human Tomb 07. Embrace of Darkness 08. Rise Before We Fall 09. Worthless Promises
Line-up:
Przemysław “Deceiver” Serafin – vocals Paweł Hernik – guitars Kamil Tobolski – guitars Artur Kłaptocz – drums Tomasz Harazin – bass
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