Messer, the dynamic rock band known for their evocative melodies and powerful anthems, has launched their latest single titled “One More Time.” Available now on all major music platforms, this heartfelt track is set to be featured on the upcoming MESSERDeluxe Edition Album, slated for release on March 15, 2024, in Dolby Atmos.
In conjunction with the single’s debut, Messer has released the music video, also in Dolby Atmos, offering fans a visually compelling accompaniment that enhances the song’s emotional resonance. The music video was filmed, edited and directed by Maddox Messer.
Bassist, Maddox Messer, shared insights into the inspiration behind the song: “One more Time was written about relationships that had regrettably moved on. Personally, we felt that it was about trying to fix things too late. As the years went by we realized it had so much more meaning. Dealing with our own personal losses, wishing to see loved ones again, and wanting to be the person that they could rely on. One more time hits a heavy note of regret and longing for a second Chance to change things for the better.. Realizing the importance of fixing things now instead of putting them off.”
Messer’s ability to encapsulate raw emotion within their music has resonated with audiences, making their releases highly anticipated events. The band’s commitment to authenticity and relatable storytelling continues to solidify their place within the rock music landscape.
Messer is: Dereak Messer, Lead Vocals Bobby Tillotson, Guitar/Vocals Kenn Youngar, Drums/Vocals Maddox Messer, Bass/ Vocals
NDGO, the dynamic Pop/Rock duo comprising Hector Longoria (lead vocalist) and Jeremy Garcia (drummer), have unveiled their much-anticipated single, “Selective Hearing,” marking its release after a five-year hiatus. “The timing couldn’t be more perfect for this comeback”, asserts Hector Longoria, the band’s vocalist.
“Selective Hearing,” the oldest track in NDGO’s repertoire, has finally found its moment to shine. “The timing couldn’t be better,” comments Longoria. “As for the video, well, you know, miracles happened and we had a mansion full of witnesses to corroborate the adventure they were a part of.”
The music video for “Selective Hearing” is now available for viewing on NDGO’s official YouTube channel. Crafted with creativity and imagination, the video promises an immersive experience for fans and newcomers alike. Witness the visual journey that complements NDGO’s signature sound: Watch “Selective Hearing” (Official Music Video), below.
NDGO, pronounced “indigo,” draws from an eclectic blend of influences spanning 90’s pop, R&B, and hard rock to curate an original and unique sonic identity. Hector Longoria’s vision for something innovative and fresh in today’s music landscape birthed the project, with NDGO symbolizing the duo’s individuality and embodying their distinctive melodies.
The band made waves with their debut single, “Empty Room,” and its accompanying music video in 2019, garnering significant attention on YouTube. Throughout the challenges posed by the pandemic in 2020, NDGO remained active, releasing three additional singles, including “Hostage” and “Flicker Fade.” On August 26, 2022, they unveiled “Losing Game” along with its music video on the band’s YouTube channel.
Having graced stages alongside esteemed acts such as Awake at Last, Dayshell, VRSTY, and Famous Last Words,NDGO’s journey has been characterized by musical evolution and a commitment to delivering enthralling live performances.
After a limited number of shows in 2023, NDGO dedicated their time to crafting their forthcoming album, slated for release in 2024.
Italian prog/death metallers The Moor have released ‘Ombra’, the second single and title track from their upcoming third full-length, due 15th March via Inertial Music. The track, sang in the band’s native Italian language, follows initial single ‘The Overlord Disease’. The stunning music video for ‘Ombra’ was produced by Damiano Affinito and the band.
‘Ombra’ embodies the essence of the album, exploring the emotional turmoil and inner struggles that accompany the creative process. The song’s driving rhythm and soaring melodies perfectly capture the band’s signature blend of aggression and beauty, while Enrico “Ukka” Longhin‘s heartfelt lyrics delve into the depths of human resilience and the power of unity in the face of adversity.
Frontman Enrico “Ukka” Longhin comments: “The title track of the album is always a special one. ‘Ombra’ is a culmination of everything we’ve worked on for this record, a fusion of our signature sound with some new twists and orchestral turns. It’s a song that will take you on a journey through the darkness and light of our music, all in our native language.”
By nature, ‘Ombra’ suggests that the music’s emotive power goes beyond language, ensuring that the essence and emotions conveyed can be appreciated and felt by all listeners, regardless of their proficiency in Italian. At Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Fredrik Nordström meticulously crafted a mix that amplifies the album’s depth and raw emotion, promising an auditory experience that resonates with the album’s themes.
Complementing the release is visionary artwork by Niklas Sundin, renowned for his ability to visually encapsulate the essence of musical voyages. As the album’s due date approaches, exclusive pre-order bundles will be available at the Inertial Music website, offering fans an opportunity to delve deeper into The Moor‘s sonic labyrinth.
Ombra track list:
1. Intro – Il Tema dell’Ombra 2. The Overlord Disease 3. Illuminant 4. Ombra 5. This River Spoke 6. Lifetime Damage 7. Withered 8. Our Tides 9. Passage 10. Vitreous 11. Thirst
The Moor are a progressive metal band with ever-evolving facets of sound, hailing from Venice, Italy. Since their debut release in 2012, they have distinguished themselves through their innovative, atmospheric sound, incorporating elements of progressive rock, death and thrash metal, while retaining recognisable melodies and memorable choruses.
The band has collaborated with artists such as Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity), Niklas Isfeldt (Dream Evil), and BjörnStrid (Soilwork). The quartet is now composed of members of acts like Time and the Hunter (feat. NiklasSundin), Folkstone, and historical underground acts like Bleed In Vain and Ensoph. The Moor are set to release their highly anticipated new album, mixed and mastered at Studio Fredman by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Architects, Dimmu Borgir, Obscura…) in early 2024. The Moor sound explores a mix of progressive metal, electronica, and melodic death metal influences.
The Moor are: Enrico “Ukka” Longhin – vocals, guitars, synths Davide Carraro – lead guitars Massimo “KKTZ” Cocchetto – bass Edo Sala – drums
Operatic black metal rising stars FOLTERKAMMER are pleased to announce their first ever U.S. tour! The rising powerhouse will be embarking on an East Coast headliner with support from WITCHERY, which kicks off on March 22 in Baltimore and will circle back to the band’s hometown of Brooklyn, NY on March 30. The full itinerary can be found below!
Folterkammer guitarist Zac Ezrin comments, ““Folterkammer is thrilled to finally embark on their debut tour. We are honored to share the stage and the road with our good friends in Witchery. We hope to see you all out there very soon. This will certainly be the first of many tours.”
FOLTERKAMMER U.S. TOUR DATES (w/ WITCHERY): 03/22: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery 03/23: Richmond, VA @ Another Round 03/24: Columbus, OH @ The Summit 03/25: Chattanooga, TN @ Dark Roast 03/26: Nashville, TN @ The End 03/27: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle 03/28: Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge 03/29: Cleveland, OH @ No Class 03/30: Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland
During an XXX-mas shopping excursion in NYC, members Andromeda Anarchia, Zac Ezrin, and Brendan McGowan raided the iconic Purple Passion Sex Shop in New York City and showcased their exciting finds with a spicy “What’s in My Bag” feature. You can watch the NSFW video at THIS LOCATION.
Folterkammer recently announced their new union with Century Media Records and unveiled a BDSM inspired new single, “Das Peitschengedicht,” which celebrates the female empowerment of whip-wielding Femdoms. The powerful track can be found along with a lyric video, which was created by Folterkammer drummer and video director Brendan McGowan, at THIS LOCATION.
The single is taken from the band’s forthcoming album, which serves as a counterpart to their 2020 debut, ‘Die Lederpredigt.’ The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia’s dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos. More information will be revealed soon – stay tuned!
“Das Peitschengedicht” is now available on all streaming services and can be heard HERE.
Speaking on the empowering themes of the “Das Peitschengedicht” and forthcoming record, Andromeda Anarchia eloquently explains, “This song is our kinky ode to the whip as a torture instrument, and a celebratory hymn to the practices of BDSM, particularly, Femdom. The whip, a symbol of domination, pain and humiliation, is described here not only as playful and kinky, but as a poetic enactment of pain through the depiction of female ferocity on a submissive man, whose back the Domme uses like a canvas.
“It is about this sensual overdrive of stimulation and literally describes the lustful use of a whip as a kind of ‘calligraphy brush’ to write a poem. The dominatrix verbally humiliates her subject while blood runs down his spine; his blood is the ink with which she paints and signs her artwork of pain and ecstasy.
“The song bridges both musically and thematically the old album (regarding a vicious, violent, and abusive ‘Bad Domme’ goddess) and the new one (featuring a badass, erotic ‘Good Domme’). This opens a new chapter with a change defined not only by the expanded instrumentation and new songwriting styles, but also by the way the described dominant female protagonist treats her subordinates and has refined her skills in humiliation games. It’s no longer about being a vicious, exploitative deity, but about being a sensual, naughty, self-confident, kinky lady who knows exactly what she wants, who celebrates female power, who sometimes flirts and cleverly provokes with historical and mythological anecdotes, and even more with her charm and sass.
“This bridging of the debut album and the new album is also reflected in the aesthetics of the video. In the words of our drummer and music video director Brendan McGowan: ‘The ‘Das Peitschengedicht’ video sets the dominating lyrics to footage from the 1922 classic ‘Haxan’ – whose famous images of devils and demons often overshadow the wicked women within it and their blasphemous behavior.'”
Album Credits: Producer: Zachary Ezrin Recording: Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios in NJ Additional Recording: Laurent David and Antoine Delecroix Mixing: Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves, in NY Mastering: Fred Kevorkian
Cover Art: Eliran Kantor Album Layout: Brendan McGowan Photography: Alex Krauss Logo Design: Mister Kams
Hotly tipped Derbyshire rock n’ rollers These Wicked Rivers have announced details of a new UK headline tour kicking off in May, as well as a third single, ‘The Riverboat Man’, taken from their highly anticipated new album ‘Force of Nature.’ The new track, released on January 12th, is a barnstorming tale which celebrates the underdog spirit, and champions those who dare to be different.
‘The Riverboat Man’ is supported by a brand new video and sees the band continue the upward momentum generated by their recent December 2023 headline tour, which saw them sell out shows around the country and add yet more converts to the ever growing ‘Rivers Family’.
Vocalist/guitarist John Hartwell says of the new single: “On the surface it’s a story but, as always, it goes much deeper than that. Rich in metaphor, it explores the darkness and light within us all. It’s a blast to play live and it’s been great to see such positive audience reactions to it at our recent shows.”
Guitarist Arran Day is similarly excited about getting backon the road for the UK headline dates, which the band have dubbed the ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades Tour’: “‘The ‘Force of Nature’ tour was such a massive success for us in terms of getting out and playing for new faces in new places, so we really wanted to hit the road as soon as possible and do it all over again.
Fresh from the release of our second album ‘Force of Nature’ we’ll be bringing our signature stage show up and down the country, decorating each room as if it were 1974 and your nan’s just put the kettle on. In times of greed, turmoil and darkness let yourselves escape by joining us for a celebration of peace, love and of course… lampshades.”
Collectively These Wicked Rivers are aiming for the top. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “The sound of what might’ve happened if Clutch got a bit stoned with Audioslave and Zakk Wylde – and then jammed late into the night”, the band blend subtle blues touches with a hard rock edge, adding soulful vocals to create a sound that is as dramatic as it is exhilarating.
Preaching a simple gospel of ‘peace, love and lampshades’ (a reference to the bands intimate stage set up), These Wicked Rivers have toured the length and breadth of the UK with the likes of Hayseed Dixie, Those Damn Crows, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons and Kira Mac, building a devoted fanbase and gaining new fans in every town and city they play. Now signed to the freshly minted Fat Earth Records label, the band are also setting their sights beyond the UK, with a debut European tour set for April
THESE WICKED RIVERS FULL TOUR DATES 2024 Feb 04 Huddersfield The Parish Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (‘Force of Nature’ Album Celebration Show)
These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ 2024 Headline UK Tour Dates May 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill May 19 Manchester Night & Day May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival May 31 Leicester 02 Academy June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social
Pre-order new album ‘Force of Nature’ (out 1st March 2024) HERE
GENTLE GIANT release their video for ‘Two Weeks In Spain’, album ‘The Missing Piece‘ remixed by Steven Wilson is released on 16th Feb on Chrysalis Records.
In 1977 Gentle Giant recorded their ninth studio album “The Missing Piece”. It was a time of change. Punk, disco and rap were altering the musical landscape and even this well-established progressive rock band were willing to explore new directions. Side one saw them experimenting with quirky pop (“Two weeks in Spain”), a grandiose power ballad (“I’m turning around’), syncopated funk (“Who do you think you are?”) and even the punky aggression of “Betcha thought we couldn’t do it.” Meanwhile the call and response soul shouting of “Mountain Time” hearkened back to the “big sound” of their Simon Dupree R & B revue days.
Normal service was resumed on side two with some of their most sublime and intricate progressive stylings to date. The breezily baroque “As old as you’re young” led into the yearningly elegiac “Memories of Old Days” with a particularly heartfelt vocal from Derek Shulman. The percussive tour de force of “Winning” then set up the blazing finale of “For Nobody,” another mind blowing complex collection of driving intertwining riffs that the band would nonchalantly thunder through with apparent ease.
It remains a polarizing effort amongst fans to this day, some bemused by its diversity, others enchanted by its versatility and sense of humor. “The Missing Piece” certainly proves that Gentle Giant could play anything they set their minds to. It was the last Gentle Giant album to chart in the USA.
Award winning producer and musician Steven Wilson continues his association with the band, remixing the album in Dolby Atmos, Stereo and 5.1 surround sound. In addition, the digipak CD/Blu-ray version also contains an instrumental mix, the original 1977 stereo mix and videos for each track. All remixes except the Atmos contain a bonus track, a previously unreleased outtake of “Winning.”
Gentle Giant’s “The Missing Piece” Steven Wilson remix will be released on CD, 5.1 Blu-Ray and 180g vinyl on February 16, 2024.
Personnel: Derek Shulman – Lead Vocals Kerry Minnear – Keyboards, Vocals Ray Shulman – Bass Guitar, 12 string Guitar Gary Green – Electric and Acoustic Guitars John “Pugwash” Weathers – Drums and Percussion
Track Listing: SIDE A 1. Two Weeks in Spain 3:04 2. I’m Turning Around 3:58 3. Betcha Thought We Couldn’t Do It 2:16 4. Who Do You Think You Are? 3:37 5. Mountain Time 3:21 SIDE B 1. As Old As You’re Young 4:21 2. Memories Of Old Days 7:22 3. Winning 4:15 4. For Nobody 4:09 5. Winning (Outtake) 3:31 (Bonus Track)
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