German death metal flagship ATROCITY has joined forces with BELPHEGOR, ARKONA and MONASTERY. This colossal live package will embark on an extensive European tour, kicking off today, on Friday December 1, 2023 in Aarburg, Switzerland! Don’t miss this heavy-as-hell tour line-up, and make sure to grab your ticket at https://linktr.ee/belphegor_official
ATROCITY states: “We can’t wait to start our tour together with Belphegor, Arkona and Monastery across Europe! This will be a killer trip and we’ll play a brutal Death Metal set for our fans! Death by Metal!”
ATROCITY, one of the most successful metal bands from Germany, was formed in 1985 and is known as one of the most experimental and varied bands in the history of metal and as the pioneers of German death metal! In their band history ATROCITY was venturing into uncharted terrain, while always delivering top-class productions and milestones of the scene. The band already played on 5 continents, over 50 countries, played hundreds of gigs and had appearances on numerous well-known festivals and headliner shows at Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze, Masters Of Rock, With Full Force, M’era Luna, Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Rockharz, 70.000 Tons Of Metal, Maximum Rock, Chronical Moshers and many more. Their latest album, OKKULT III (released in 2022 via Massacre Records), marked the grand final of ATROCITY‘s OKKULT-album trilogy.
Since November 16th you can order the latest album of the German power metallers SAVAGE BLOOD entitled “Wheels Of Time” on CD and vinyl from the band, the label and selected mailorders. In the meantime, the album has also arrived in stores and is now available at all major retailers.
To celebrate the occasion and in view of the overwhelming press response so far, a video clip of the album’s opener, “Battle Cry”, is now available on the MDD YouTube channel. The footage of the video was recorded at the band’s show on September 1, 2023 in Lübeck at Treibsand. Check it out!
The vinyl edition (in addition to the classic black also as a limited white and orange edition) is available exclusively in the Bandcamp Shop. Otherwise you can find “Wheel Of Time” wherever there is good music!
THE DAMNED are the undisputed, unmatched and unassailable living gods of Punk Rock; and for the very first and final time in 35 years they have reassembled the absolute classic line up of the band, recreating the period in their storied career when they were at their peak creativity and the summit of their influence and swagger.
The Damned have always been brilliant in every iteration, but even then, the combination of Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and Paul Gray represents the best of the best of this fabled and trailblazing band and it is this quartet who will shortly grace Australia with their presence to perform the highlights from their seminal albums, Machine Gun Etiquette, The Black Album and Strawberries, as well as fan favourites like ‘Neat Neat Neat’, ‘New Rose’ and more.
“It seemed like the right time. We wanted to do this while we are all still upright, breathing and capable of doing it at a high level and challenge ourselves and each other for the fans. We will play the best of Machine Gun Etiquette ,The Black Album and Strawberries album and chuck in all the other classics. Paul’s playing great (just did the Professor and the Madmen album thing with him), as is Captain and Dave’s singing great too so it’s going to be amazing to be back” – Rat Scabies
‘New Rose’ is recognised as the very first single by a punk band, coming out 5 weeks before the Sex Pistols ‘Anarchy In the UK’. They were also the first British punk band to tour the United States, inspiring the first wave of west coast hardcore and punk. Their impact on the global punk scene is immeasurable. It’s not often a band gets credit for starting a new genre, let alone three; The Damned were pioneers not only of punk, they also paved the way Goth Rock.
The Damned continue to redefine punk and more, reminding us all that their legacy is not just history – it’s a living, breathing force.”
TOUR DATES Wed, March 20: The Tivoli, Brisbane Thurs, March 21: Enmore Theatre, Sydney Fri, March 22: Northcote Theatre, Melbourne Sun, March 24: Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide Tues, March 26: Astor Theatre, Perth
Presale: Tues, Dec 5 @ 9.00am local Tickets on sale: Thurs, Dec 7 @ 9.00am local
Extreme power metal unit DRAGONFORCE has released a new version of their single “Doomsday Party”, now unveiled as a duet with Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE)! This version will be included as a bonus track on some editions of DRAGONFORCE’s highly anticipated upcoming album Warp Speed Warriors, out on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records. Led by guitarists Sam Totman and Herman Li – the latter also known for his successful Twitch channel – the Grammy-nominated band has gained millions of YouTube views on their music videos and boasts nearly 2M monthly listeners on Spotify. On “Doomsday Party”, 80s rock influences meet captivating retro video game soundscapes and epic guitar solos in true DRAGONFORCE manner, and the original version of the track has already reached over half a million Spotify streams. Elize Ryd’s stunning vocal performance gives the song a new edge.
DRAGONFORCE recently finished their massively successful North American headline tour, which featured a brand-new setlist and stage production, as well as special guests AMARANTHE, NANOWAR OF STEEL and EDGE OF PARADISE on several sold out dates! Now, DRAGONFORCE is preparing for their epic European co-headline tour with AMARANTHE and special guests INFECTED RAIN. Kicking off in February 2024 in Hamburg, the tour is selling out fast with shows already sold out months in advance. Get your tickets while they last! Check out the music video for the new version of “Doomsday Party” (feat. Elize Ryd) below!!
Herman Li on “Doomsday Party” (feat. Elize Ryd): “I’ve been a big fan of Amaranthe since their DEMO release. After our mini collab on my Twitch livestream to produce the track ‘Cyber Sausage Fest’, we were thrilled when Elize was able to create this special duet version of the song with DragonForce. I just love listening to her incredible singing, and Elize’s power dynamic performance on Doomsday Party is pure eargasm. I am sure both DragonForce and Amaranthe fans will adore this version of the song too. I’m eagerly anticipating sharing the stage together on our upcoming European co-headline tour!”
Elize Ryd on the collaboration: “One of the most crazy and fun collaborations since the Cyber Sausage Fest Song. What a banger Doomsday Party is! This song makes every cell in my body hyped, that’s what I love about DragonForce’s music. I was extremely happy when I received the request to join in on this track. The vocal recording took place in Stockholm with Jona Tee from H.E.A.T. Finally, I wanna say that it is a huge honor for me to officially take part in DragonForce’s history. Thank you so much for having me. It was incredibly fun to tour with you in the USA and Canada. Can’t wait to see you again on Tour in the UK and Europe!”
Herman Li on Warp Speed Warriors: “After four years of creative incubation, we are beyond excited to release what we believe to be our most ambitious and grandiose record yet. This album showcases multiple facets of our artistic abilities, and we invite metal aficionados from every corner of the genre to discover something captivating within its layers. We can’t wait to share this chapter of our musical journey with you, it’s going to be EPIC!”
Breathtaking opening track “Astro Warrior Anthem” lives up to DRAGONFORCE’s reputation as the world’s fastest band, captivating the listener from the very beginning and stunning with guitar solos delivered at an extreme speed. Following Zelda inspired track “Power of the Triforce” keeps the volume high before DRAGONFORCE temporarily slows it down for the ballad ”Kingdom of Steel”. Rapid drum patterns and thrilling guitars carry the catchy “Burning Heart”, while chanting “Space Marine Corp” features a strong and uplifting chorus. Electronic influences on grandiose power metal anthem “The Killer Queen” hypnotize, as singer Marc Hudson’s vocals reach for the skies. The last original track onWarp Speed Warriors, “Pixel Prison”, is followed by DRAGONFORCE’s unexpected yet brilliant cover of Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” as a bonus track that wraps up the epic adventure as a bonus track on some formats.
Warp Speed Warriors was produced, mixed and mastered by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited in Los Angeles, California with Sam Totman and Herman Li. This album is a matchless, innovative listening experience that continues the band’s legacy with songs that will, without a shadow of a doubt, become instant classics in and beyond the DRAGONFORCE canon.
European Tour 2024 Co-headline w/ Amaranthe & Special Guest Infected Rain 21.02.24 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36 22.02.24 DE – Berlin / Huxleys Neue Welt 23.02.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee 24.02.24 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 25.02.24 NL – Tilburg / 013 Poppodium 27.02.24 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio 28.02.24 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene 29.02.24 SE – Gothenburg / Trädgår’n 03.03.24 LV – Riga / Melna Piektdiena 04.03.24 PL – Warsaw / Progresja 06.03.24 CZ – Brno / Sono Centrum 07.03.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer 08.03.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Red Stage 09.03.24 DE – Munich / TonHalle 10.03.24 IT – Milan / Live Club 12.03.24 ES – Madrid / Sala La Riviera 13.03.24 ES – Barcelona / Sala Apolo I 15.03.24 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof 16.03.24 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457 17.03.24 BE – Brussels / AB Box 19.03.24 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn 20.03.24 FR – Paris / Bataclan 22.03.24 UK – Bristol / O2 Academy 23.03.24 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy 24.03.24 UK – London / The Roundhouse
Formed in 1999, DRAGONFORCE has captivated audiences worldwide with their highly successful records and iconic singles, including the platinum-selling hit “Through the Fire and Flames” – the ultimate challenge for gamers on the legendary “Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock”. Renowned for their epic compositions that expand the boundaries of heavy metal, on their highly anticipated new full-length, DRAGONFORCE explore a wider range of varying musical styles than ever before, evolving their sound throughout the exciting musical journey.
DRAGONFORCE is: Herman Li – Guitar, Backing Vocals Sam Totman – Guitar, Backing Vocals Marc Hudson – Vocals Alicia Vigil – Bass, Backing Vocals Gee Anzalone – Drums, Backing Vocals
Agonia Records is delighted to announce the signing of American brutal death metal mavericks PATHOLOGY, spearheaded by drummer Dave Astor (ex-cofounder of Cattle Decapitation). PATHOLOGY has finished work on its new album, follow-up to 2021’s “The Everlasting Plague”, and is fresh off signing a booking deal with Continental Touring for the US territory.
Commented by PATHOLOGY: “We are excited to announce our collaboration with Agonia Records for the release of our 12th studio album. The label hosts an array of immensely talented and heavy bands, and we’re honored to join their esteemed roster. Our latest album is fully complete and we can’t wait to unleash this powerful creation to our fans.”
PATHOLOGY is renowned for their unyielding death metal assault on the ears, fueled by a relentless hunger to produce bludgeoning music with profound themes that set them apart from others in the genre. Formed in 2006 by Dave Astor, ex-cofounder of bands like The Locust and Cattle Decapitation, the band has evolved into its strongest lineup, featuring Dave Astor on drums, Daniel Richardson on guitar, Richard Jackson on bass, and Obie Flett as the vocalist, creating a perfect combination of talent.
Their music is an intense amalgamation of brutal riffs, crushing drums, and dark imagery, making it impossible to divert one’s attention from their blood-soaked and twisted world of death metal. With heavy grooves and an unyielding style, PATHOLOGY delivers compelling brutality that is not for the faint of heart. Their live performances, filled with guttural growls and rumbling grooves, leave both old and new fans captivated by the sheer force of PATHOLOGY‘s music. PATHOLOGY stands as a formidable force in the death metal realm, leaving a trail of triumphant performances across North America, Mexico, Canada, and Europe, sharing the stage with renowned bands like Obituary, Deicide, Nile, Vader, Immolation, and Grave, among others. Their impressive fan base of over 225,000 followers on social media is a testament to the fervor they ignite among their supporters.
The band’s authenticity shines through their hard-working and down-to-earth demeanor, as they have earned their place in the music scene through dedication and persistence, rising from the underground. Their commitment to honing their craft knows no bounds, pushing the limits of their sound and captivating both new and younger fans with their relentless and powerful music. PATHOLOGY’s ability to transcend genres and resonate with diverse audiences solidifies their status as an undeniable force in the world of death metal.
Line-up: Dave Astor – drums Daniel Richardson – guitars Richard Jackson – bass Obie Flett – vocals
Photo by Sanna Vihervuori Photography – Single cover by Valtteri Limnell
Forever cursed – a dark path through hate and self-destruction towards forgiveness
ASHES OF PERISHING, a Helsinki-based modern metalcore group released the single “Waste of Life” along with a music video. The single is taken from their upcoming debut EP “FRVR / CRSD”. The EP is releasing February 29th, 2024, through Inverse Records.
Composed by Valtteri Limnell, lyrics by Petteri Ylitalo
The band comments:
“Waste of Life is an intensive experience, a journey to humanity and its dark side. Words and deeds of others are like knives and the wounds they leave behind fester without treatment.”
EP cover by Joonas Makkonen & Valtteri Limnell
Track list: 1. Waste of Life 2. Forever… 3. …Cursed 4. Burdens
Line-up: Petteri Ylitalo –Vocals Valtteri Limnell – Guitar & backing vocals Joonas Makkonen – Guitar & backing vocals Philipp Kashin – Bass Olli Laine – Drums
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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