Partnering with Wormholedeath, the one-man band NEFARIOUS MASH is gearing up to drop his debut album, “In Memory of Your Hopes”, hitting shelves on February 16, 2024.
Combining the raw intensity of extreme metal with avant-garde creativity, “In Memory of Your Hopes” represents Nefarious Mash’s inaugural offering. Eddy Jaber’s unique approach blends the brute force of extreme metal with the intricate complexities of avant-garde expression.
Eddy Jaber, the visionary behind Nefarious Mash, conveyed his gratitude to Wormholedeath for their unwavering belief in the project. “When I was looking for labels to sign the album « In Memory of Your Hopes » for a physical release, WormHoleDeath was the only label that believed in my music enough to give it a chance. Putting money on an experimental project made by a no-name guy like me shows there are still people who believe in art! A great opportunity for artists!”
The album’s lyrical content, influenced by Nietzsche, navigates the modern psyche’s tangled web—its pitfalls, societal pressures, and internal struggles. “In Memory of Your Hopes” confronts these inner demons, urging listeners to ponder their own existence.
Tracklist:
In Front of the Mirror
The Trap of Rhetoric Virtue
Sin of Intelligence
Fall of Denial
Mourning of Emancipation
The Absolute Relativism Anthem
Nausea of Stagnation
Plague of Social God
Dawn
Formed by Eddy Jaber in late 2021, Nefarious Mash redefines boundaries within the black metal realm. Marrying the high-octane energy of extreme metal with diverse influences from avant-garde and experimental music, the project crafts a sonic experience that blends harmony and dissonance. Jaber’s fusion of contemporary music and jazz elements, interspersed with dynamic polyrhythms, paints a vivid and captivating musical landscape.
Experience the visceral essence of Nefarious Mash through the audiostream video for “In Front of the Mirror”:
“Get ready to rock” is often said, but this time it’s fitting as the legendary hard rock powerhouse, Riley’s L.A. Guns, gears up to unleash their highly anticipated album, ‘The Dark Horse,’ courtesy of Golden Robot Records. After dominating the music scene with their debut album ‘Renegades,’ these rock icons are poised to take you on a wild ride with their sophomore masterpiece.
‘The Dark Horse’ is far from your average album – it’s a sonic revolution. Recorded in the heart of Los Angeles at Stagg Street Studios, this album, led by the incomparable Steve Riley, boldly explores dark and moody melodies that delve deep into the haunting issues of our time.
This isn’t just another album; it’s a testament to Riley’s L.A. Guns’ unrivaled identity and their fearless pursuit of innovation. With each track, ‘The Dark Horse’ invites you on a journey, urging you to embrace the raw intensity of their music. In a world where conformity reigns, this record is a declaration that, for Riley’s L.A. Guns, louder is always better. So, buckle up for a wild ride because ‘The Dark Horse’ is about to hit you like a sonic storm.
Riley’s L.A. Guns has etched a compelling narrative in the annals of rock history. Their meteoric rise began when they signed with Polygram Records in 1987, leading to the creation of their debut album, ‘L.A. Guns,’ which soared to platinum status, selling over a million copies. This marked the outset of their musical journey, establishing them as a formidable force in the music industry and fan favorite.
Following their spectacular debut, the band toured with rock legends like AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Def Leppard, solidifying their rock dominance. Their second album, ‘Cocked and Loaded‘ (1989), continued the success with chart-toppers like ‘Rip and Tear,’ ‘Never Enough,’ and ‘The Ballad of Jayne,’ going platinum and paving the way for a global tour. In 1990, they released ‘Hollywood Vampires,’ another platinum album with the hit ‘Kiss My Love Goodbye.’ Throughout the years, the band’s musical odyssey has evolved, punctuated by memorable albums and electrifying performances that continually capture critical acclaim and foster a devoted fan base. Their journey is a testament to their enduring passion, resilience, and their unwavering commitment to the artistry of rock ‘n’ roll.
In the year 2020, Riley’s L.A. Guns underwent a monumental rebirth, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to the pulse of rock ‘n’ roll. The band proudly embraced its roots with the return of original member Kelly Nickels on bass, fortified by the rhythmic force of the late Steve Riley on drums, the guitar mastery of Scott Griffin, and guided by the commanding lead vocalist, Kurt Frohlich.
This rebirth marked a significant moment in the band’s trajectory, coinciding with a robust multi-album partnership with Golden Robot Records. As they stand on the cusp of yet another triumphant chapter in their storied career, ‘The Dark Horse’ emerges as the inaugural step on this exhilarating journey. Fans can anticipate nothing short of the high-octane rock ‘n’ roll prowess that Riley’s L.A. Guns has long been celebrated for.
With the sad loss of Steve Riley, this album is a testament to his passion and love for rock and roll and his rich music legacy left behind.
Joanne Shaw Taylor, the chart-topping British blues-rock guitarist, is set to enchant the music world with her latest single “A Good Goodbye”, produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith). The single is taken from Joanne’s forthcoming studio album that will be released later this year.
“A Good Goodbye” is a soulful composition that masterfully encapsulates the bittersweet essence of parting ways in a relationship. The single is now available for streaming – listen HERE. Watch the official music video HERE.
Joanne Shaw Taylor, recognized for her exceptional guitar skills and powerful songwriting, continues her ascent in the music world with this new release. Her journey, which began at the age of 16 when discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, has seen her garner accolades from music icons like Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox. Following the success of albums like Reckless Heart, The Blues Album, and Nobody’s Fool, Joanne’s highly anticipated forthcoming album is poised to be another landmark in her illustrious career.
Her new single, “A Good Goodbye,” co-written with Carmen Vandenburg, resonates with Joanne’s emotive vocals and rich guitar riffs. Joanne says, “This song is about knowing when it’s time to leave a relationship and that it will actually be a blessing.”
The single showcases her skill in blending traditional blues with dynamic rhythms and melodies.
Fans can also look forward to Joanne’s February 2024 European and U.K. tour, and her Spring U.S. 2024 tour, where she will treat audiences to her latest hits and classic anthems.
The U.S. tour, spanning across the East Coast and Southeast, starts in Virginia Beach, VA, on March 29th, and concludes in Skokie, IL, on May 3rd.
For more information about the new album, single, and tour dates, visit joanneshawtaylor.com.
OANNE SHAW TAYLOR – 2024 EUROPEAN AND UK TOUR DATES
Wednesday, February 14 – Paradiso – Amsterdam, NL Saturday, February 17 – Royal Northern College of Music – Manchester, UK Sunday, February 18 – Queen Margaret Union – Glasgow, UK Monday, February 19 – City Varieties Music Hall – Leeds, UK Wednesday, February 21 – The Fire Station – Sunderland, UK Thursday, February 22 – Indigo at The O2 – London, UK Friday, February 23 – The Wulfrun – Wolverhampton, UK Sunday, February 25 – The Waterfront – Norwich, UK Monday, February 26 – De La Warr Pavilion – Bexhill, UK Wednesday, February 28 – The Apex – Bury St Edmunds, UK Thursday, February 29 – Palace Theatre – Southend, UK
Friday, March 29 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Sandler Center Saturday, March 30 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center Monday, April 1 – Franklin, TN – The Franklin Theatre Thursday, April 4 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre Friday, April 5 – Macon, GA – Capitol Theatre Tuesday, April 9 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – The Parker Thursday, April 11 – Cornelius, NC – Cain Center for the Arts Friday, April 12 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage Saturday, April 13 – Riverhead, NY – The Suffolk Monday, April 15 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer Tuesday, April 16 – Old Saybrook, CT – The Kate Thursday, April 18 – Portsmouth, NH – Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club Friday, April 19 – Great Barrington, MA – Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Saturday, April 20 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater Tuesday, April 23 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel Thursday, April 25 – State College, PA – The State Theatre Friday, April 26 – Hagerstown, MD – The Maryland Theatre Sunday, April 28 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre Monday, April 29 – Kent, OH – The Kent Stage Wednesday, May 1 – Pittsburgh, PA – Byham Theater Thursday, May 2 – Frankfort, KY – The Grand Theatre Friday, May 3 – Skokie, IL – North Shore Center in Skokie
ABOUT JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
Joanne Shaw Taylor, discovered at 16 by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, quickly ascended as one of the world’s leading rock guitarists. Championed by legends like Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, and Joe Bonamassa, her powerful songwriting, and distinct vocals first captivated audiences with her 2009 debut, White Sugar. Over the years, Joanne has released numerous acclaimed albums, including the UK Top 20 hit Reckless Heart and the #1 Billboard Blues Chart toppers The Blues Album and Blues From The Heart Live. Her most recent studio album, Nobody’s Fool, launched under Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records in 2022, showcases collaborations with industry icons and highlights her continually evolving artistry. Currently on tour, Joanne remains an influential force in blues rock, eagerly anticipating her next album release.
Porter & Davies is delighted to announce that Till Lindemann’s drummer Joe Letz has recently purchased a TT6 Equipped Throne.
Joe Letz is a multi-talented drummer and DJ. He was drummer with the Norwegian electro-industrial band Combichrist for more than thirteen years during which time they toured as support for metal legends Rammstein. More recently this versatile player has joined Rammstein’s frontman, Till Lindemann in his solo project Lindemann. His hard hitting style ensures the driving atmosphere of Lindemann’s music is forced into every cell of the listeners body.
On the recent 2023 European tour he used the Porter & Davies TT6 Equipped Throne. Its bespoke 1000TW super-transducer sends high-quality audio over a full range of tactile frequencies to a drummer allowing them to literally feel everything they play through their body. The highly sensitive throne which can be driven by a stage amp from the monitor desk has a wide, powerful dynamic range with no latency. It is particularly suited to fast double bass drum and / or double pedal players in high volume situations.
Talking about the TT6 Letz said: ‘Every once in a while you stumble upon a piece of gear that you simply do not know how you functioned so long without….This throne is EVERYTHING! To think that just a couple of months ago I required what was basically an entire PA system to be sitting next to me on stage….This thing is never leaving my side again!’
To find out more about replacing the PA system sitting behind the drum kit please go to porteranddavies.co.uk/.
Rising from the fog and smog in Milan Italy Beatdown/Deathcore band Gravery emerged to set a new standard in violent and straight forward aggressiveness.
The outfit formed in mid 2023 immediately started to write no compromise tracks addressing uncomfortable topics such as the analysis of the destructive potential of the human mind.
Gravery decided to use a rough, direct and disturbing sound to outline these themes giving birth to 6 songs that hit straight in the stomach leaving no breathing space for the listener who is further stunned by the aggressiveness of the low tones and the merciless breakdowns leaving no room for interpretation as can be easily understood from the title chosen for the EP by the band: “Everything that is Born must Die”
The EP was recorded in late 2023 at the MK2 Recordings Studio by Davide Billia (Antropofagus, Hour of Penance), vocals fury were unleashed at the Rudimental Studios by Davide Panigada (Jorelia, Omens Before Hysteria) while the mixing was delivered by Steph “Orkid” Santi (Lacuna Coil, Lvcifyer) at the SPVN Studios.
The final touch was given by Chris Whited (Bodysnatcher, Traitors) at the 1776 Recording Studio assuring to this malevolent masterpiece a dose of pure adrenaline fear.
Gravery decided to unleash “Hate is now the Answer” as their first official single, listen to it HERE.
This is what the band has to say about their new single “Hate is now the Answer” and their first official video:
“Hate is now the Answer it’s a very intimate song that we particularly care about. It also reflects our musical expression and beyond. The mix of Beatdown, Deathcore and Death Metal that can be found in the song make it perhaps one of the most representative of our entire upcoming EP. We are extremely happy to have worked with so many talented producers in the making of this song. We knew that working with 4 different producers was a gamble but every single one of them gave a specific touch in the area in which he was asked to operate, and the final result was incredible. To work with Nicola (Belotti) on the video was an intense and fulfilling experience. He understood immediately what the song was about and how we wanted to express the message with the visuals. It’s like we have known each other since ages. We think we will work with him also on the second video as the message will be even more controversial … .but hey…no spoilers.”
French metalcore quintet LANDMVRKSreturn with a video for their brand new single ‘Creature’, out now via Arising Empire.
The band teamed up with cinematic genius Pavel Trebukhin (Trivium, Imminence) in collaboration with Le Turk for the music video, which has a distinct Stranger Things feel, blending eerie mystery with LANDMVRKS‘ explosive energy.
After dedicating time to honing their craft, LANDMVRKS emerge with what they confidently call their “best ever result.” ‘Creature’ is more than a song; it’s an experience that encapsulates the essence of the band’s evolution and their relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The single confirms their commitment to pushing boundaries and delivers a unique, immersive experience for their fans.
The band comment:
“‘Creature’ is the first single from LANDMVRKS‘ new chapter, which explores the fears we bury deep inside ourselves instead of exploring and facing up to them. They end up resurfacing even stronger. The creature taking possession of the body is a metaphor for this.”
LANDMVRKS will embark on a European/UK headline tour later this year, with special guests The Devil Wears Prada and Like Moths To Flames. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.
»LANDMVRKS Europe / United Kingdom Headline Tour 2024« Special Guests: The Devil Wears Prada, Like Moths To Flames 16.04.24 Switzerland Zürich Dyanmo 17.04.24 France Lyon La Rayonne 18.04.24 France Strasbourg Laiterie low tickets 19.04.24 France Reims Cartonnerie 20.04.24 France Paris Cigale low tickets 22.04.24 France Lille Splendid selling fast 23.04.24 France Rouen Le 106 24.04.24 France Nantes Warehouse 25.04.24 France Angoulême La Nef 26.04.24 France Toulouse Bikini 27.04.24 France Nimes Paloma 30.04.24 Germany München Backstage Werk low tickets 01.05.24 Czech Republic Prague Meet Factory selling fast 02.05.24 Hungary Budapest Akvárium low tickets 03.05.24 Austria Wien Simm City 04.05.24 Germany Leipzig Felsenkeller low tickets 05.05.24 Germany Berlin Huxley selling fast 07.05.24 Denmark Copenhagen Pumpenhuset 08.05.24 Germany Hamburg Grosse Freiheit 36 low tickets 09.05.24 Germany Nürnberg Löwensaal selling fast 10.05.24 Germany Frankfurt Batschkapp low tickets 11.05.24 Netherlands Tilburg 013 – SOLD OUT! 12.05.24 UK Manchester Academy 2 low tickets 14.05.24 UK Birmingham Xoyo low tickets 15.05.24 UK Leeds Stylus selling fast 16.05.24 UK London Electric Brixton selling fast 17.05.24 Belgium Antwerp Zappa low tickets 18.05.24 Germany Köln Essigfabrik – SOLD OUT! 19.05.24 Germany Köln Essigfabrik low tickets 21.05.24 Netherlands Tilburg 013
Formed in 2014, LANDMVRKS signed a record deal with Arising Empire in 2018 to release their second studio albumFantasy. The record followed the band’s independently released debut album Hollow in 2016, which was entirely produced by FlorentSalfati (vocals) and NicolasExposito (guitar).
Continuing to build their name with their own fresh take on metalcore, the release of Fantasy saw LANDMVRKS travel the world, playing in Japan, embarking on several headline tours and supporting While She Sleeps and Stray From The Path on a UK/European tour.
While on the road, LANDMVRKS focused on writing material for their third album Lost In The Waves, released in 2021 via Arising Empire. Recorded at Salfati‘s studio (Homeless Records), the production of Lost In The Waves was the band’s most accomplished and organic to date, showcasing their highly distinctive and uncompromised sound.
LANDMVRKS are: Florent Salfati – vocals Rudy Purkart – bass Nicolas Exposito – guitar Paul C. Wilson – guitar Kévin D’Agostino – drums
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