PEDRO BOTERO have premiered the video clip for the new version of “Desertor” out from upcoming album “Más saber el diablo” that will be out on December 22, with twelve of his most energetic songs recorded in the studio. This new album stands out for its sound quality and the passion with which each of the group members interprets the songs. Each song has been carefully recorded to transmit the strength and intensity that characterizes Pedro Botero in his live performances.
You can enjoy “Más saber el diablo” on digital platforms, and in a fantastic limited edition in CD digipack format, which includes a graphic report with unpublished photos of the group.Distributed by Demons Records. Rubén Bartolomé is in the band since 1975 on vocals and guitar and Nano Pérez entered the band back in 2015 on bass and vocals, joined by Cesarito Royo on solo guitar also in 2015 and the latest addition Alberto Sánchez (Kaos) on drums. They formed the powerful frontline tougher than ever.
The album has been recorded in “EL GANCHO” in Zaragoza with the same equipment that is used on their lives. Produced by Pedro Botero and Leonardo Gil They reinvent the band’s classics with more and better arrangements than ever.
The veteran electro-metal outfit Rikets have released a stunning new music video to accompany “Infected And Controlled”, the 2nd single from the highly anticipated EP Tales From The Construct Alphaa.
Following the incredible response to “Misery”, the 1st track to emerge from the project in over a decade, “Infected & Controlled” finds the listener immediately in trance with darkwave synth, disco beats and maniacal cyborg vocals, culminating into classic Rikets aggression. Produced, recorded and mixed at Spider Studios outside of Cleveland, Ohio in Spring 2023 by Rikets founder and vocalist Scott Rose, along with longtime collaborator ,as well as, Rikets drummer, former Switched vocalist Ben Schigel (Chimaira, Drowning Pool, Machine Gun Kelly), the track is a pandemic inspired anthem, with Rose warning us to be cautious of how AI is infecting and controlling every aspect of our lives.
Tales From The Contruct Alphaa will be released in Spring of 2024 via Godsize Records, an imprint of Art Is War Records.
The band debuted in 2004 and have released 2 acclaimed albums, the EP Anything For The Devil (2006) and All American Death Cult (2010). In addition to Rose and Schigel, the band is composed of bassist Nic Bell (Primer 55,Left4Dead) and guitarists BG Simpson (Anchored) & Trent Mercer.
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Set to release their debut album “Too Late” on Rockshots Records this coming January 2024,Italy’s Last In Time will be inviting fans to experience a journey through various musical influences. It’s a rock album that combines the melody of AOR, the power of hard rock and metal, with a nod to 90s progressive rock. From the first track to the last, every song exudes energy and emotions, making it impossible to stand still in front of the speakers. The roaring guitars, powerful rhythm section, and charismatic vocals of the frontmen give each track an unmistakable authenticity and intensity. The musical diversions and sonic settings showcase a band that is not afraid to push beyond its limits and explore new sounds, without ever losing the essence of their vibrant rock.
“‘The Way To Rock’ is a celebration of life, the enthusiasm of a twenty-year-old who feels in music the energy to face the adversities of everyday life. The possibility of fighting sadness with something positive, choosing in rock not only a musical genre but a lifestyle.” adds the band.
Today, the band presents their second single “Moonlight Dreamers” featuring guest vocals from Caterina Minguzzi. The song is about two people who meet in a bar. Lost in their thoughts, they get to know each other. They spend the night together, and in the end, when they wake up, they wonder if something more than a mere flirtation will develop.
Last in Time is a project that was formed in 2021 as a studio band, intending to record original songs in the melodic and classic rock/AOR genre. Leading the project is Massimo Marchetti, the songwriter, producer, and arranger of the group’s songs.
The project has a diverse lineup (listed below), as it was managed as an All-star band, to ensure that each song had the right artistic touch. The ability to have multiple voices, including a female voice, greatly expanded the compositional proposal of the songs, allowing for a range of genres and nuances.
However, the group’s sound, while diverse, remains anchored to a common thread, which is a passion for classic rock in its various forms. The presence of experienced and motivated musicians made the album recording process a wonderful journey, which will continue with live sessions and the start of a true project focused on recording more albums in the future.
Recommended for fans of Toto, Whitesnake, Deep Purple, Symphony X, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and Savatage, Last In Time‘s debut album “Too Late” will be released on January 12, 2024.
Track Listing: 1. The Way To Rock 2. How Long? 3. Road To Redemption 4. Believer In Love 5. Moonlight Dreamers 6. The Animal 7. Too Late 8. Mr.Fantastic 9. Winter In May
Album Credits: – All songs and lyrics are written, arranged and produced by Massimo Marchetti – Mixed by Mike Suzzi. – Drums recorded at Pri Studio. – Vocals and Guitars recorded by Massimo Marchetti with Execptions of: – Acoustic Guitars, recorded by Mike Suzzi; – Vocals on “The Way”, “How Long” & “Believer”, recorded by Mike Suzzi; – Vocals on “The Animal”, Mr. Fantastic”, recorded by Andrea Lo Verde @ALV STUDIO; – Vocals on “Winter in May “, recorded by Michele Luppi. – Mastered by Giovanni Versari – La Maestà Mastering – Cover Artist: Aberto Zimino
Last In Time are: Massimo Marchetti: Guitars and Choirs (All) Igor Piattesi: Vox and Choirs (1,2,4,6,7,8,9) Caterina Minguzzi: Vox and Choirs (1,2,4,5) Mirko Marchetti: Vox and Choirs (Song Nr. 9) Luca Nicolasi: Bass Guitar (All) Giacomo Calabria: Drums (All) Alessio Mosconi: Keyboards (1,2,4,5) Emanuele Lo Verde: Keyboards (6,7,9) Andrea Lo Verde: Keyboards (8) Special guest, Samuele Benini: Piano solo (5)
Formed in 2011 as Gyze, Samurai Metal band RYUJIN deftly deliver heavy metal and blazing guitar wizardry from Japan with their upcoming self-titled album, RYUJIN, out January 12, 2024 via Napalm Records. Today, the band is thrilled to share their heaviest, fastest folk-infused burner yet, entitled “Gekokujo”, alongside an intense, high production value music video. The track explores shades of death metal, thrash and folk influence, colliding as a riff-fest of head-spinning technique!
Blending both Japanese and English lyricism and featuring production and several guest features by Matthew Kiichi Heafy (Trivium), RYUJIN‘s high speed riffs and breakneck guitar descents pair with traditional Japanese elements on their upcoming self-titled album, delivering a sound influenced by everything from ancient orchestral Gagaku to even modern anime themes.
RYUJIN frontman and mastermind Ryoji Shinomoto says about the new single: “In Japanese history, gekokujo refers to the act of a lower-ranking person politically or militarily overthrowing a higher-ranking person, violating the social order, and seizing power.
I would say the song is Japanese horror folk metal. The music video also depicts Japan’s unique horror. Enjoy the dark side of RYUJIN too!”
After releasing four highly acclaimed albums and appearing at major festivals worldwide, RYUJIN have developed their own identity, expressed with accents of tasteful traditional Japanese instrumentation (i.e. Shamisen, Dragon Flute, Erhu, Taiko), and lead guitar god Ryoji Shinomoto’s incredible shredding technique and ripping vocals!
RYUJIN features production by Matthew Kiichi Heafy and mixing/mastering by Mark Lewis, with guest appearances by Heafy (vocals and conducting on various tracks) and Mukai Wataru of the Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra (cello). Blending both Japanese and English lyricism, RYUJIN’s tracks feature titles based on the words of the Ainu people of Hokkaido (RYUJIN’s home region), as well as famous Japanese paintings and idioms.
Opening instrumental track “Hajimari” sets an ominous stage for blistering burner “Gekokujo” – a tastefully thrash-ified death metal riff-fest colliding with expressive folk-inspired passages and head-spinning technique. Ryoji’s blazing leads are met instantly with the peerless skills of drummer Shuji Shinomoto and bassist Aruta Watanabe. First single “Raijin & Fujin” is an epic power metal storm featuring guest vocal contributions from Matthew Kiichi Heafy, shifting into a swirling tornado of rattling double bass and catapulting solos, while “The Rainbow Song” also features soaring clean vocals by Heafy blended between modern melodic heavy metal and power metal innovation. Tracks like “Dragon, Fly Free” and “Kunnecup” invite the listener to sing-along with RYUJIN as they paint musical canvases of adventure and positivity. “Scream of the Dragon” returns to extreme influences amid uplifting choruses and a story blending English and Japanese lyrics, before “Gekirin” ventures into darker death metal influences – cascading into nautically-inspired melodies (as “Ryujin” is a dragon god of the sea in Japanese mythology, these oceanic musical themes weave seamlessly throughout the album).
The album nears the end with three heart-gripping, primarily Japanese-language opuses – the rock-opera-like ballad “Saigo No Hoshi”, the powerfully victorious and traditionally-inspired “Ryujin” and a cover of Linked Horizon’s“Guren No Yumiya” – widely known as an opening theme of popular anime series Attack On Titan. The album finishes with a bonus English-language version of “Saigo No Hoshi”, with vocals once again performed by Matthew Kiichi Heafy.
RYUJIN illustrates an exotic sonic experience that will transport music lovers to a world of fantastic adventure and technical extravagance!
RYUJIN track listing: 1. Hajimari 2. Gekokujo 3. Dragon, Fly Free 4. Raijin & Fujin 5. The Rainbow Song 6. Kunnecup 7. Scream of the Dragon 8. Gekirin 9. Saigo No Hoshi 10. Ryujin 11. Guren No Yumiya 12. Saigo No Hoshi (feat. Matthew K. Heafy) (Single Edit)
Emerging Swedish rock band THE GEMS have unveiled their new single, the emotional “Undiscovered Paths”, off of their upcoming debut album, Phoenix, out January 26, 2024 via Napalm Records! With their previous band, Thundermother, the members of THE GEMS stormed the Official German Album Charts (reaching #6 with their last two albums) and commanded international stages – electrifying crowds at renowned rock festivals like Wacken, Sweden Rock, and Alcatraz, while supporting legendary acts such as the Scorpions.
Now, the new trio distance themselves from their past! Having proven their exceptional potential straight from the release of their very first standalone single, “Like A Phoenix”, in summer 2023 (#2 German Rock Radio Airplay Charts), THE GEMS have already been approached by many important festivals and concert agencies for 2024 bookings. With the release of their debut album, THE GEMS are ready to take over the rock scene. Watch the official music video for “Undiscovered Paths” below and make sure to pre-order your copy of Phoenix!
THE GEMS on “Undiscovered Paths”: This song differs from the other songs on our album. It’s a more vulnerable track, very melancholic, yet hopeful. A deeper knowing that it’s all going to be fine, when you feel that you are at a crossroad and everything feels unclear. This is our reminder that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. This is by far the most modern rock sounding track of our album and we love it!
Captivating, chanting intro track “Aurora” allows vocalist Guernica Mancini’s distinctive, strong and bluesy vocals shine, and sets the scene before the catchy rock’n’roll anthem “Queens” roars as a celebration of feminine power. Standing up for oneself, fighting back and rising above are some of the main lyrical themes of Phoenix, which “Send Me To The Wolves” is an outstanding example of. The song’s storyline champions overcoming and not giving in to oppressors. Songs like “Domino” and “Kiss It Goodbye” take THE GEMS’ grooviness to the level of legendary classic rock bands, while high-energy songs such as “P.S.Y.C.H.O.”, “Silver Tongue” and “Force Of Nature” add a playful, feel-good touch to the album. With emotional tracks like “Undiscovered Paths” and “Fruits Of My Labor”, THE GEMS bring significant depth and variety to the album, distancing themselves from their history. Stunning interlude “Maria’s Song”, featuring violinist Maria Jern, fades into the touching ballad “Ease Your Pain” – giving extra space to the exceptional guitar work of Mona “Demona” Lindgren. Following track “Running” shines as a surefire future hit with more impressive guitar work and Emlee Johansson’s hard-hitting drums, before the beautifully stripped-down acoustic version of “Like A Phoenix” – backed with acoustic guitar by producer Johan Randén – wraps up THE GEMS’ debut album. Phoenix was mastered by Plec Johansson (Soilwork, Hank von Hell, Firewind) and its artwork was created by ex-Thundermother member Giorgia Carteri (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra).
It is clear that the seasoned musicians of THE GEMS won’t settle in the shadows of their prior successes. With their fresh, convincing debut offering, THE GEMS take a stand and leave the past behind. Make no mistake – with Phoenix, THE GEMS will conquer the international rock scene in a heartbeat.
THE GEMS on Phoenix: “Phoenix marks the beginning, the rise of THE GEMS. This album takes you on a journey through one of our toughest times. Through this creative process we were able to really dig deep and let go of a lot of emotional baggage, and find true happiness in music again. The new found freedom our band has been given us shines through on this album. We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished, and the true Rock n Roll Sisterhood and community we’ve built through these few months of our existence. Phoenix is the perfect album for anyone going through a tough time, having the rug pulled out under you and somehow finding the strength to rebuild. You’ll get the full range of emotions, masterfully produced by our dear friend Johan Randén, who we also wrote some of the songs with. We hope people will love Phoenix and really enjoy the epic ride this album will take you on.”
Tracklist Phoenix: 1 Aurora – Interlude 2 Queens 3 Send Me To The Wolves 4 Domino 5 Silver Tongue 6 Undiscovered Paths 7 Maria’s Song – Interlude 8 Ease Your Pain 9 Running 10 Renaissance – Interlude 11 Like A Phoenix 12 P.S.Y.C.H.O 13 Kiss it Goodbye 14 Force Of Nature 15 Fruits Of My Labor 16 Like A Phoenix – Acoustic Version
THE GEMS are: Guernica Mancini – Vocals Emlee Johansson – Drums Mona “Demona” Lindgren – Guitar, Bass
Modern rock rising stars BASTION ROSE are now part of the Epictronic family, and the world is about to feel their electrifying energy. The band has officially signed with Epictronic for the release of their highly anticipated EP, “Fade To Blue,” set to hit the airwaves on February 23, 2024.
Bastion Rose’s story is nothing short of extraordinary, a testament to the resilience and creative fire that fuels their music. In just two years, frontman Austin Frink has transformed from a musician battling the uncertainty of ever regaining his singing voice after a life-altering surgery into the driving force behind Bastion Rose. The band’s name itself embodies the transient nature of existence and the significance of cherishing every moment.Their debut EP, “Fade To Blue,” is a testament to their unwavering spirit and artistic passion.
Produced by the three-time Grammy award-winning maestro, David Bottrill (known for his work with Tool, Rush, Godsmack, Mastodon, Muse, Coheed and Cambria) and mastered by the skilled engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Dream Theater, Meat Loaf, Eric Gales), “Fade To Blue” stands as an unfiltered outpouring of raw emotion and unapologetic rock energy. It artfully blends ethereal soundscapes with powerful guitar riffs, all anchored by Bastion Rose’s unique fusion of soulful vocals, intricate guitar craftsmanship, and a dynamic rhythm section. Their ensemble, featuring John Donlon on drums, Steve Pierce on bass guitar, Barrett Abraham on keyboards, and Austin Mudd on guitar, brings together a symphony of talents that define Bastion Rose’s electrifying sound.
Inspired by a diverse range of musical legends, from timeless classics like Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and Lynyrd Skynyrd to contemporary giants like Tool and Foo Fighters, Bastion Rose crafts anthems that resonate with rock enthusiasts worldwide.
The EP’s lead single, “Coming For You,” debuted in May 2023 as a resounding statement of intent. This electrifying track premiered on all major streaming platforms and quickly amassed over 25,000 streams on Spotify alone. With its irresistible hooks, soaring guitar solos, and impassioned vocals, the song firmly established Bastion Rose as a formidable presence in modern rock. It led to an international management partnership with Deadfall Artist Management, a team with decades of experience working with renowned acts like Nickelback, Judas Priest, Disturbed, Scorpions, and many others.
This partnership with Deadfall Artist Management adds a new dimension to Bastion Rose’s journey, promising a future filled with incredible possibilities. Bastion Rose’s journey continued to unfold with the release of their second single, “Halo Devil.” September 2023 marked a pivotal moment as the band signed with Epictronic Records, following their international management deal with Deadfall Artist Management. Their forthcoming EP, “Fade To Blue,” will proudly bear the Epictronic Records insignia, underscoring the label’s commitment to nurturing exceptional talent.
1. Fade To Blue 2. Halo Devil 3. Fever 4. Coming For You
Lineup:
Austin Frink Steve Pierce John Donlon Barrett Abraham Austin Mudd
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