WARKINGS have revealed a new lyric video for their track “The Rite”, from their top 10 charting latest album, Morgana (2022). Having previously toured with the likes of POWERWOLF and FEUERSCHWANZ, as well as performing at many important rock and metal festivals like this year’s 70000 Tons of Metal cruise in the US, the warriors are currently gearing up for their very first European headline tour. The fast-selling For King and Crown Tour 2024 kicks off in Vienna next month, and label mates HAMMER KING, VICTORIUS and DRAGONY, as well as WINTERSTORM, will provide support. This potent line-up will wage battle across Austria, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Check out the lyric video for “The Rite” below and make sure to get your tickets for the upcoming tour before it’s too late – the first dates are already selling out!
WARKINGS state: “The last single from Morgana… join us for ‘The Rite’”
Liv Kristine has released a new single “3 A.M.” feat. Nick Holmes (Paradise Lost & HOST).
The song is taken from the re-release of Liv’s fantastic solo debut from 1998 “Deus ex Machina” which will be released for the first time on March 1st 2024 as a vinyl version and as a double CD with unreleased bonus tracks at Allegro Talent Music.
27 October 1997 was to become a very special date in LIV KRISTINE’s career. It was on this day that she met Nick Holmes (Host, Paradise Lost). The chemistry between the two exceptional artists was right from the start, and so the jointly composed, beautiful gothic ballad “3 a. m.” became the first song for the solo album “Deus ex Machina”, released in 1998. Despite their respective metal backgrounds, the fusion of their voices created something very special.
1995 was the year in which a new star shone in the gothic metal sky with LIV KRISTINE.
To this day, the Norwegian singer with her angelic soprano voice is considered an inspiration for numerous subsequent bands and artists.
After globally acclaimed albums and sold-out tours with “Theatre Of Tragedy”, LIV signed a contract with Massacre Records in 1997 to realise her first solo album “Deus ex Machina”.
At this time she was completing a Master’s degree in English and German studies and commuted between the University of Stuttgart and the recordings in the Illinois studio. At the same time, she continued to tour very successfully with “Theatre Of Tragedy”.
27 October 1997 was to become a very special date in LIV KRISTINE’s career. On this day she met Nick Holmes (Host, Paradise Lost). The chemistry between the two exceptional artists was right from the start, and so the jointly composed, beautiful gothic ballad “3 a. m.” was the first song for the solo album “Deus ex Machina”, released in 1998.Although both Nick and LIV have a metal background, the fusion of their two voices created something very special.
But the other songs on “Deus ex Machina” also unfold a great deal of subtlety, magic and the power of LIV KRISTINE’s personal charisma. With “Portrait: Ei tulle med øyne blå”, based on a children’s song from 1905, there is even a song in LIV’s native Norwegian on the album. In June 2023, a new interpretation of the song was created together with Geir “Gerlioz” Bratland (Dimmu Borgir, God Seed, The Kovenant, Satyricon), which can now be found on this new release of “Deus ex Machina” as an LP bonus track.
Already at the age of six, LIV KRISTINE showed a special receptivity and understanding of music and the different ways of singing. The song “In the Heart of Juliet” describes how she consciously and unconsciously experienced her childhood, the feelings of happiness, her love of magical melodies, the wonders of nature with its seasons and, most especially, the freedom of being. To this day, she describes the special experience of singing as “my magical bubble”.
Since she was fifteen years old, LIV has been performing with “Theatre Of Tragedy”, “Leaves’s Eyes” and under her own name on stages large and small in over sixty countries, enchanting audiences with her clear and multi-faceted angelic voice.
To date, this has resulted in fifteen albums and numerous collaborations. She was even honoured with a Grammy nomination for her balladic duet with “Cradle Of Filth” in 2005.
For LIV KRISTINE, both as a person and as an artist, authenticity and heart always come first. With the release of “Deus Ex Machina”, she has already proven what a great, independent artist she is and has been inspiring and enchanting people all over the world for over three decades now.
TRACK LISTING
2-CD Digipak CD 1 1 Requiem 2 Deus ex Machina 3 In the Heart of Juliet 4 3 a.m. 5 Waves of Green 6 Take Good Care 7 Huldra Part I 8 Portrait: Ei Tulle med Øyne Blå 9 Good Vibes Bad Vibes 10 Outro
CD 2 1 In the Heart of Juliet (Forever Mix) 2 Huldra Part II 3 Good Vibes Bad Vibes (Dance on Mix) 4 3 a.m. (Late Night Version) 5 3 a.m. (Club Mix) 6 3 a.m. (Radio Mix) 7 3 a.m. (Single Edit) 8 3 a.m. (No Loop Mix) 9 Deus ex Machina (Alternative Remix) 10 Deus ex Machina (Guitar Extended) 11 Deus ex Machina (Remix) 12 Sun in the Stream 13 Sun in the stream (Demo 1999) 14 Inamorata (Live) 15 Inamorata (Demo 1999)
Vinyl LP A-Side 1 Requiem 2 Deus ex Machina 3 In the Heart of Juliet 4 3 a.m.
B-Side 1 Waves of Green 2 Take Good Care 3 Huldra Part I 4 Portrait: Ei Tulle med Øyne Blå 5 Good Vibes Bad Vibes 6 Portrait: Ei Tulle med Øyne Blå (Darksynth Remix 2023) 7 Outro
SLOPE, the dynamic quintet steering clear of the nine-to-five life, released their new album, “Freak Dreams,” on February 2nd, 2024!
The album boasts eleven tracks that dive deep into funk, delivering a fusion of weird timings, monstrous grooves, resonating basslines, and colossal riffs. The band shared the single and video, „WHY SAD,“ offering a taste of their diverse influences and experimental elements within the record.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Beastie Boys, Rage Against The Machine, and early Red Hot Chili Peppers, SLOPE infuses their music with infectious energy, hooks, and thought-provoking lyrics, addressing personal struggles and societal dissatisfaction.
The band comments on their new long-player as follows: “‘Freak Dreams‘ is a mix of all our individual influences and by far our most divers album. On some songs we did a lot of experimental elements that gives the record a different vibe and we couldn’t be more happy with the outcome! The whole process of writing felt like evolving to a new chapter for Slope and we are proud to share it with the world!”
“Freak Dreams” featuring limited edition vinyl variants and a CD Jewelcase with a poster booklet are available now. Order the new Album here.
Stay tuned for more updates from this genre-defying group, and catch them live on their 2024 tour across Europe!
‘Other Side‘ is the Friday night Rock n’ roll sing along you’ve been waiting for, with a chorus to contrast the aggressive verses punched out by the band. Other Side is driven by a smooth yet sizzling slide guitar line, one that wouldn’t be out of place on a Stones record, the band follows suit with a rhythm section pounding like an adrenaline filled heart and that signature Silveroller sound of organ, screaming for mercy from beyond its Leaslie speaker, topped with a no-nonsense vocal that charges like a bull through the verses, to find itself in singalong harmony come the chorus. ‘Other Side’ just goes to prove what the live reviews of Silveroller reported, this is the band to watch out for in 2024, fans of The Black Crowes, Bad Company, The Faces and Stones keep your eyes peeled and ears open, for Silveroller, “the future is bright and it’s patchouli-scented”.
Introducing the sound of Silveroller. Hi-energy rock n’ roll played with heart and soul, played tight but loose, with the kind of swagger you just don’t hear anymore. Their songs act as a rallying call for those that believe that the most important thing in life is the freedom to be free, with subtle undertones of protest songs from days gone by.
With their own inimitable blend of high energy, rock n roll stylings, Silveroller throw their music out with a low slung, loose hipped swagger that is seriously infectious and utterly irresistible. The evolution of Silveroller is here, and every bit as fabulous as expected from these hugely talented musicians!
We’re so proud to present our debut record to the world. For one reason or another, this collection of songs hasn’t been easy to get out to you, like many bands before us, a lot has stood in the way. But now, without restraints, we’re glad that you’re finally able to hear them. We hope you dig what you hear, and that you come with us on the ride! We wanted to record a snap shot of who we were at the time we went into the studio and we can’t wait to get out on the road and play these songs live. With love, Silveroller
Tour Dates Supporting DEWOLFF: Mar 13, The Cluny, Newcastle Mar 14, The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh Mar 15, The Tunnels, Aberdeen Mar 16, Hug & Pint, Glasgow Mar 17, Night & Day, Manchester Mar 19, The Louisiana, Bristol Mar 20, The Bullingdon, Oxford Mar 21, Bodega, Nottingham Mar22, Black Box, Hastings Mar 23, Omeara, London
Jonnie Hodson-Vocals Aaron Keylock-Guitar Joe Major–Drums Ross Munro–Organ Jake James Cornes-Bass
EMBRACE OF SOULS are thrilled and proud to present their first single, ‘Tame my Storm,’ from the upcoming album ‘Forever Part Of Me’, set to be released in March 2024 via Elevate Records.
A new and powerful sound has been crafted over these years, a truly beautiful story that will touch your heart and be revealed to you gradually. Close your eyes and let yourself be guided by the music. Are you ready for this new and wonderful journey with us? Enjoy!
With an immense honor GÅTE announce that they won the Norwegian Eurovision final with ‘Ulveham’ Song.
Gåte comment:
“It is really amazing to see all the support for us and Ulveham! Thank you so much for giving us your vote! Our mission has always been to shine a light on the amazingly rich treasures of folklore and traditional music from Norway. This gives us the best opportunity to show them to the world!”
With Gunnhild’s powerful vocals and a mesmerizing live performance, Ulveham, has unleashed an avalanche of positive feedback worldwide. With their captivating blend of traditional folk and modern rock, this unique cultural gem was quickly crowned favorites by the Norwegian press.
Ulveham has clearly stirred up something fundamental in souls across borders and generations, calling forth an inner primal strength.
The performance is also an astonishing portrayal of raw female energy where Gunnhild Sundli excels in her role as lead vocalist.
The song itself is based on a thousand year old tale of ” Møya i Ulveham”, where a young maiden undergoes a series of injustices, but by upholding justice and goodness, even in the toughest trials, she triumphs over evil forces and breaks the curse placed upon her.
Lyrics and Music: Sveinung Eklo Sundli, Ronny Graff Janssen, Gunnhild Sundli, Magnus Børmark, Jon Even Schärer and Marit Jensen Lillebuen.
About Gåte:
Gåte emerged in the early 2000s, seamlessly blending traditional Norwegian folk music with explosive rock, catapulting them from the confines of a practice space to grand stages in record time!
With this unique take on folk/trad rock and their triumphant live shows the band has managed to captivate massive audience.
The critically acclaimed band took a 12-year break before making a much-anticipated comeback in 2017, where Gåte again experienced enormous success with lauded live shows, two critically acclaimed studio albums, two EPs, and a mesmerizing live record.
Gåte’s music is a dark, mesmerizing and stunningly beautiful take on Nordic folk. Where they flirt with elements from traditional Norse and pagan music as well as from more modern genres like rock and industrial.
photo: NRK
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