After two decades of hilarity, Italian satirical geniuses NANOWAR OF STEEL continue to captivate with their unique blend of humor, multilingual talent, musical genius and cultural insight – a winning formula that has produced chart-topping hits like “Norwegian Reggaeton” and “Valhalleluja”. Today, they’re introducing their version of Markus Becker’s party hit, “Das Rote Pferd”, featuring catchy synths and head-banging drum passages. The original gathered nearly 24 million streams and is a timeless German party anthem.
Always ready to party, NANOWAR OF STEEL prove their dedication with their latest album, Dislike To False Metal, which features the hit “Disco Metal”, with over a million streams to date. This album also boasts a collaboration with Joakim Broden from Sabaton on “Pasadena 1994”, showcasing their commitment to celebrating even Italy’s most challenging moments (like a loss in the Football World Cup final). The band is currently dropping these anthems on their European headline tour, the “We Are Getting Old Don’t Miss This Tour”.
We Are Getting Old Don’t Miss This Tour 28.03.24 FR – Montpellier / Secret Place 29.03.24 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini 30.03.24 FR – Lyon / Transbordeur 31.03.24 FR – Paris / Le Trianon 01.04.24 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club 02.04.24 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington 03.04.24 UK – Birmingham / Academy3 16.04.24 NL – Den Bosch / Willem Twee 17.04.24 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann 18.04.24 DE – Jena / F-Haus 19.04.24 DE – Lindau / Club Vaudeville 20.04.24 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 21.04.24 DE – Osnabrück / Bastard Club 22.04.24 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch 23.04.24 DE – Berlin / Frannz 24.04.24 PL – Poznan / 2 Progi 25.04.24 CZ – Zlin / Masters of Rock Cafe 26.04.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra 27.04.24 AT – Vienna / Szene 28.04.24 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse 03.05.24 IT – Padova / Hall 04.05.24 IT – Firenze / Viper 10.05.24 IT – Perugia / Urban Club 11.05.24 IT – Pozzuoli (NA) / Duel Club 03-06.06.24 DE – Ballenstedt / Rock Harz Festival
NANOWAR OF STEEL are: Gatto Panceri 666 – Bass Potowotominimak – Vocals Mr. Baffo – Vocals Mohammed Abdul – Guitar Uinona Raider – Drums
Canadian metal legends ANVIL have announced their new studio album, ‘One And Only’, for a release on June 28, 2024 via powerhouse label AFM Records! A first video single, “Feed Your Fantasy”, has just been premiered and is now streaming below.
When it comes to the most influential bands in the history of heavy metal, authorities on the subject regularly vote ANVIL among the top positions. The group from Toronto, Canada, with its two masterminds, Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow and Robb Reiner, and bassist Chris Robertson, not only looks back at an impressive career with countless highlights – as well as a number of well-documented difficulties – but has also had a lasting influence on lots of internationally renowned musicians, from Metallica to Slayer and beyond.
Their forthcoming, 20th album is aptly entitled ‘One And Only’: ANVIL are and will always be one of a kind and are continuing to shape the contemporary metal scene just as impressively as they did at the beginning of their career. How they achieve this? Thanks to their straightforward metal fuelled by cutting riffs and catchy hooks, which the musicians continue to celebrate with admirable effortlessness and great passion. “We’re more like our old selves than we’ve been in years,” comments frontman Lips Kudlow on the new album, adding: “We’ve dropped all our more modern aspects, particularly the 90s version of Anvil. No sexual topics and no thrash speed songs like they featured on past albums.”
‘One And Only’ sees the band provide first-rate ANVIL entertainment: While Guitarist/vocalist Lips is considered to be one of the most creative and interesting storytellers of the metal genre, Chris Robertson and Robb Reiner keep the up the pace with their usual confidence, providing the perfect rhythm section for Lips. Although they have experienced the tough and frequently merciless side of the music industry on a number of occasions, ANVIL never lost their idealism, motivation and energy, which is immediately evident on ‘One And Only’.
Like its four predecessors, ‘One And Only’ was produced by Martin ‘Mattes’ Pfeiffer (U.D.O., among others) and Jörg Uken at his Soundlodge studio. As far as Lips is concerned, Pfeiffer and Uken are “… our one and only choice. As usual, Mattes and Jörg did a great job in choosing our best playing and making sure it has top notch sound. Great guys who understand the band and know what suits us best.”
Pre-Order ‘One And Only’, due out on June 28, 2024 via AFM Records, HERE
‘One And Only’ track listing: 01 – One And Only 02 – Feed Your Fantasy 03 – Fight For Your Rights 04 – Heartbroken 05 – Gold And Diamonds 06 – Dead Man Shoes 07 – Truth Is Dying 08 – Rocking The World 09 – Run Away 10 – World Of Fools 11 – Condemned Liberty 12 – Blind Rage
ANVIL live: 02.05.2024 (CA) Ajax / The Edge 25.05.2024 (DE) Schönenberg-Kübelberg / Iron Fest Open Air 29.06.2024 (FR) Clisson, Hellfest 22.11.2024 (DE) Weissenhäuser Strand / Metal Hammer Paradise
ANVIL are: Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow (Vocals/Guitar) Robb Reiner (Drums) Chris Robertson (Bass/Vocals)
The new BLUTGOTT studio album “Dracul Drakorgoth” will be released on 20th September on Massacre Records.
THE BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE
DEBAUCHERY– Monster Metal BLOOD GOD– Hard Rock & Heavy Metal BALGEROTH– German Metal
In 20 years, singer and guitarist Thomas Gurrath has created an entire band universe with over 30 CDs spread across more than 17 albums from Debauchery,Blood God and Balgeroth. He has united this Trinity of Blood Gods under the name BLUTGOTT.
Musically, the band moves across genres somewhere between Judas Priest, Slayer, AC/DC, Rammstein and Bolt Thrower. There is pounding death metal, classic heavy metal and groovy hardrock, sometimes with screeching vocals, sometimes with the distinctive monster voice, sometimes clean, and everything in between.
The lyrics – in German and English – deal with the band’s own dark fantasy universe: the World of Blood Gods. Named after the Blood Gods – biomechanical vampire dragons with demonic abilities.
The three most infamous are Bal-Geroth, the Bloodking of Knochenheim, Dracul Drakorgoth, the Debauchery Blood God and Setekh Drakorgaur, the Red Dragon. Together they form the Trinity of Blood Gods.
In the war zones of the past and future, on Earth, Eden, other planets and Hell, they fight brutal battles against elves, humans and dwarves, as well as other demons.The World of Blood Gods has its own miniatures and its own tabletop game, called Kings of Carnage.
Concerts of the various incarnations of the BLUTGOTT Metal Universe have been held throughout Europe, Russia and Asia. They have performed with Doro, Saxon, Dismember, Napalm Death, Destruction and many other well-known bands from the metal scene and played at major festivals such as Wacken, Summer Breeze and Bang Your Head. The albums are regularly in the top50 of the official German album charts.
The new album “Dracul Drakorgoth” will be released on September 20th and contains ten completely new songs each with the Debauchery Monster Voice, once with the German Balgeroth lyrics and also with the Blood God Heavy Metal voice. Available as 3CD Digi Pack, as limited edition box and the Debauchery and Balgeroth versions each as limited edition LP. Recorded by Dennis Ward (Unisonic, Krokus, Helloween).
In addition there is the Blutfest Tour with a BLUTGOTT live show for the new album and 20 years of monsters and metal.
Norwegian metal sensation FIGHT THE FIGHT is gearing up to unleash their third studio album “Shah of Time” with their new single, “Shining” released today, April 11th. This highly anticipated track promises to captivate listeners with its powerful message and dynamic soundscapes.
Inspired by the complexities of modern society and the present influence of technology, “Shining” delves into the themes of the misfocused mind and the controlling grip of technological in todays society. The band’s ethos is reflected in the words of Albert Einstein, who famously said, “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.”
In recent months, Fight the Fight has experienced a surge in popularity, thanks in part to the electrifying drumming of Baard Kolstad (Leprous), whose performances have garnered attention on social media platforms. Following an extensive European tour alongside Leprous, Fight the Fight’s fanbase has expanded exponentially, with a notable increase in followers across multiple platforms.
“Shining” marks a significant evolution in Fight the Fight’s musical journey, serving as the fourth and last single penned for their upcoming album. Embracing the addition of synthesizers to their signature sound, the band explores new sonic territories while staying true to their energetic and melodic roots. This song not only sets the tone for the forthcoming album but also showcases Fight the Fight’s unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.
With “Shining,” Fight the Fight continues to push the boundaries of their genre, delivering a thought-provoking and exhilarating listening experience. Fans can expect nothing short of excellence from this dynamic group of musicians as they prepare to unleash their latest offering upon the world.
Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Fight the Fight has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the metal scene since their 2017 debut. Known for their high-octane performances and impressive technical prowess, the band has graced stages at major festivals and toured extensively throughout Europe. Their sophomore album, “Deliverance,” released in 2020 to critical acclaim, solidifying their reputation as one of metal’s most promising acts.
With a new line-up, a fresh inspirational breeze caught Fight the Fight. This led the band into a psychedelic metal universe and sent them into a genre bending fusion of prog and metalcore. This drift has sparked growing interest and anticipation to the band´s upcoming release.
Fight The Fights third album «Shah of Time» is their most ambitious record to date and is set to be released May 31st 2024. With three new singles out from the upcoming album, Fight the Fight have seen an exceptional rise in numbers gaining more that 30.000 monthly listeners at Spotify alone.
The new constellation just came back from an extensive European tour with Leprous, after holding back on live performances in 2023. This year Fight the Fight are ready to fully blow the mind out of their rapidly growing new audience, and fans can expect even more exciting tours and live dates when the album is released.
Ahead of its official release this Saturday, today Everything Is Noise presents an exclusive stream of “Dots”, the sophomore album from Italian post-metal act TETSUO, out on April 13th 2024 via Hypershape Records. Stream the album HERE.
Starting from post-metal and absorbing influences from 90’s noise and early post-hardcore, TETSUO represents one of the most relevant but unpredictable bands of the Italian underground. The overpowering feeling that emanates from the album’s tar-thick hymns is a stirring combination of exhaustion and determination. These six songs are devastatingly heavy, but the band gives equal attention to soaring melodies, speaker-rupturing riffs and to dark, immersive atmospheres, drawing inputs from several different musical sub-genres.
The band commented:
“‘Dots’ is a story of routine. Every ‘Dots’ song was born on a Friday night, nearly at the same hour, during our rehearsals, in the same location. ‘Dots’ is the result of a sound evolution where everything around it remains the same: same beers, same whiskeys, same volumes, same way of thinking about riffs, same expectations about what we’re doing, giving our best in every circumstance… always the same, always different…”.
TETSUO started as a three-piece in April 2019. During 2020, the band became a five-piece adding another guitar and voice to the line-up. In 2022, TETSUO’s self-titled debut album came out via Hypershape Records and the band started playing live shows around the North of Italy. The live activity lead to the composition of their second album: “Dots”. Today, the sound of the band is a balanced mix of post-metal and post-rock elements, with more unconventional 90’s post-hardcore riffs and sounds enhanced by an interesting use of stompboxes.
Tracklist:
1) Only An Illusion 2) Lies And Mirrors 3) Pain And Lies 4) Widening The Circle 5) Dots 6) Loneliness And Suffering
For fans of: Cave In, Russian Circles, Morne, At The Drive-In
Severe Torture are the Dutch masters of brutal death metal. The 20-year veterans are preparing to release a torrent of morbidity on Torn from the Jaws of Death, their anxiously anticipated sixth album. Today, they’re releasing its title track, a raw and unflinching disembowelment that tears through the mundane fabric of life.
Torn From The Jaws of Death comes out June 7 on Season of Mist.
Watch the head-spinning video for “Torn From the Jaws of Death”:
On “Torn from the Jaws of Death”, Severe Torture stay committed to unapologetic brutality. Crawling out of the unholy pit that is Torture Compound Studios, the band’s new single is a voracious beast, armed to the teeth with throaty growls and bloody, punishing riffs. But while a cold-embrace for the faint of heart, it’s also full of vitality. The lyrics, steeped in the long shadow of suffering under a fractured psyche, speak to an eerie sense of desolation, threading the fine line between life and death.
The video for “Torn from the Jaws of Death” was produced by Maurice Swinkles (@swinkelsmaurice)
Tracklist 1. The Death Of Everything (4:07) [WATCH] 2. Marked By Blood And Darkness (4:14) 3. Hogtied In Rope (3:23) 4. Torn From The Jaws Of Death (4:27) [WATCH] 5. Christ Immersion (3:30) 6. Putrid Remains (4:29) 7. The Pinnacle Of Suffering (3:09) 8. Through Pain And Emptiness (3:30) 9. Those Who Wished Me Dead (2:26) 10. Tear All The Flesh Off The Earth (5:21) Total runtime: 38:36
Cover Art by Pär Olofsson
For over 25 years, SEVERE TORTURE has embodied the ethos of Brutal. Death. Metal. A genre-defining titan, they’ve held a commanding presence in the metal universe since 1997, blending intense performances with a relentless commitment to their visceral, raw sound.
Born from the bowels of the Dutch underground, the band emerged onto the world stage with their debut album Feasting On Blood, hailed as an epic watershed in the nascent wave of brutal death metal in 2001. Their hard-hitting, merciless sound has since rippled across North and South America, Europe, and Mexico; their trail marked by five ground-breaking releases over the past quarter-century.
Remaining relevant in the ever-evolving realm of metal is no small feat, a task Severe Torture met by continuously levelling up. In pursuit of rejuvenation and to capture the aggression and energy befitting of a new era, they amicably parted ways with original drummer Seth in 2018, bringing Damiën Kerpentier into the fold. The move signified a new chapter for the seasoned ensemble, marking a seismic shift that breathed fresh air into their creative process, leading to some of their darkest, most profound work yet.
This invigorated spirit came to life in 2022 with the release of the EP Fisting The Sockets – the band’s first release in an astounding 12 years. The record served as a triumphant herald for their resurgence, re-signing with Season of Mist and rekindling the flame of their brutal origins amidst a pandemic-stricken world.
Now, in 2024, Severe Torture is set to escalate to new heights of sonic savagery with their sixth full-length album, Torn from the Jaws of Death. Recorded at the infamous Torture Compound Studios, the album stands as a testament to the raw energy, blood, sweat, and relentless brutality that the band represents.
From the aggressive whirlwind of riffs in The Death of Everything, to the haunting black metal nuances of the title track Torn from the Jaws of Death, the album is a death metal cogitation on murder, torture, and the madness of organized religions. Crafted with an unwavering commitment to the genre, Torn from the Jaws of Death is a grim reflection of the world, drenched in the band’s signature brutal death metal sound.
As the anticipation mounts for the release of Torn from the Jaws of Death, you can be sure Severe Torture remains alive and thriving in the heart of brutal death metal, pushing boundaries, and refusing to bow to conventions. A quarter-century in, these stalwarts of the scene are just getting started. Stay tuned to witness their relentless progression as they continue their incessant march through the annals of metal history.
Lineup Dennis Scheurs – Vocals Patrick Boleij – Bass Damiën Kerpentier – Drums Marvin Vriesde – Guitars Right & Leads Thijs van Laarhoven – Guitars Left
Recording Studio Torture Compound Studios
Production Credits Damiën Kerpentier – Engineer Mendel bij de Leij – Mixing & Mastering Engineer
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