Gothenburg-based SIX FOOT SIX – led by former Falconer’s frontman Kristoffer Göbel – have released a a video for ‘Tears’, third single taken from the new album ‘Beggar’s Hill’ to be released on December 8th via Scarlet Records.
Pure anthemic heavy metal at its best: ‘Beggar’s Hill’ is the third Six Foot Six record and the most coherent of their works until this date.
Influenced by classic bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Metallica, it’s a guitar and vocal melody-driven album, but still with a powerful up-to-date sound.
The catchy songs take you on a melancholic journey through salt-beaten winding seaside cliffs, medieval battles, decrepitude and abandonment, cinematic glimpses and the general state of the world – a planet of war, love, pollution and wonders!
All drums are tracked by the legendary Snowy Shaw, as a special guest, and he puts his unmistakable mark on the entire album.
special guest drummer on all tracks, Snowy Shaw (King Diamond, Sabaton, Dimmu Borgir, Dream Evil)
produced by Kristoffer Göbel and Christoffer Borg; mixed by Christoffer Borg
artwork by Frode Hovde (Aldaria, Confidential)
‘Raise the Dead’ video directed by Patric Ullaeus (Revolver Film Company)
‘Tears’ video directed by Daniel Wahlström (Heavy Groove Media)
first edition will be released in a 4-panel digipak
for fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Helloween, Accept
SIX FOOT SIX: Kristoffer Göbel – vocals Christoffer Borg – guitar Markus Gustafsson – bass
For The Metal Voice Neil Turbin bowled and reported on this years Bowl For Ronnie James Dio 2023.
Turbin conducted two interviews, one with guitarist Juan Garcia from (Body Count, Agent Steel, EvilDead) and second with singer Sean Killian from Vio-lence.
In the interview with Sean Killian, Killian explains a serious liver medial condition that he had to overcome, he said, “It’s a genetic deal, it’s called alpha 1 Alpha1–antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency and Alpha1–antitrypsin is a protein that cleans your liver cells and your lung cells. I was 51 and I had full-blown Cirrhosis from the disease, it’s a genetic thing and then went through hell for about you know 20 months. Then I got what they call a living donor transplant, somebody gave up 63% of their liver. They went into the operating room before me at 7:00am I went in at 9:00am they were out at noon I was in there till uh I think I got out at like 10:00pm at night. It was something that you didn’t ask for but it was I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. “
Camera by Gustavo Guimaraes
100% of the net proceeds from the BOWL FOR RONNIE event will go to the Dio Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org). The Pinz Bowling Center is located at 12655 Ventura Blvd in Studio City, California.
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund was formed in memory of the legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to gastric cancer in 2010. A privately funded 501(c)(3) charity organization dedicated to cancer prevention, research and education, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised over $2 million in its history. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. For the past seven years, the Dio Cancer Fund has committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which is in keeping with the Fund’s mission of cancer prevention, research and education.
Following their much-acclaimed debut album, Ban The Light ( 2019, AFM Records ) and a series of live tracks, taken off their incredible show in support of JUDAS PRIEST “Live In Dalhalla”, Swedish hard rock trio DEAF RAT has released a brand new single! The song is out now on all digital streaming services via https://deafrat.bfan.link/say-your-lies, a lyric video for “Say Your Lies” is premiering below.
“Say Your Lies” tells a story about the mysterious phenomenon of sleep paralysis and the malicious entity nightmare that has been documented to haunt people in their sleep worldwide since the early 1300s. “In six months time, I had three friends tell me about their experiences of waking up in the middle of the night, unable to move or speak”,frontman Frankie reveals. “They all saw a dark diffuse shadow like character in their room, and all felt like if someone was sitting on top of their chest. Now if that is not a good topic for a hard rock song then I don’t know what is!”
“Say Your Lies” shines as an expertly produced rock anthem that showcases the band’s musical prowess.DEAF RAT have again succeeded in merging lyrics and music into a gripping, pulsating high-energy rock track! Get ready to get dragged into the abyss, and watch the band’s new lyric video for “Say Your Lies” here:
DEAF RAT hails from Dalarna in Sweden, a small region with long traditions of mining, steel industry, music and a healthy dose of DIY attitude. The broad sound of DEAF RAT is built on a strong foundation of classic 70s, 80s and 90s rock packed with influences of the band members different personal favourites. With their massive guitar riffs and strong melodies, this is the band that fills up the cracks in the ageing concrete between old school and modern hard rock.
With their driving riffs, thundering drum beats, and an electrifying presence, DEAF RAT prove that they are one of the most explosive and dynamic forces in the world of hard rock. The band is currently in the studio, working on the successor album to Ban The Light. Earlier and this recent summer, they have already shared a first track, entitled “Schizophrenic Part Of Me”, which is available on all digital services and on Youtube. Frankie adds: “To be in the studio with the other guys is a dream. I can just sit in the studio and listen to the guys play their guitar parts and enjoy their sheer talent which is over the top!”
Finnish progressive rock masters Von Hertzen Brothers have announced the release of their magical live performance at Tavastia, Finland, recorded earlier this year. Performing songs across their extensive catelogue, Live at Tavastia will be released as a live album on 16th February, and the concert will also be available to watch as an on-demand stream.
To celebrate the announcement, the band have unveiled a wonderful taster of what to expect from Live at Tavastia with a single and video for the live version of ‘You Don’t Know My Name’.
Vocalist / guitarist Mikko von Hertzen commented: “There are a couple of things that we hear a lot on our tours around the world. One of them is, “I really like your studio albums, but now I’ve seen you play live, I get your band on a whole different level.” We have been talking about releasing a live recording for as long as I can remember, and towards the end of our post-pandemic tour we decided to record and shoot a gig at our home venue here in Helsinki. There’s no such thing as a ‘regular VHB gig’, since for us, every night is always different and special. The night at Tavastia in February 2023 was an electrifying one and we hope that you get transported into that magical world through this recording. Play it loud!“
Live at Tavastia will be released as a limited edition (1000) gatefold double vinyl LP, limited edition (1000) gatefold double CD, and on all streaming platforms.
Blu-ray and T-shirt bundles will be available exclusively through the band’s website.
Live at Tavastia is the first release since Von Hertzen Brothers‘ highly acclaimed 2022 album Red Alert in the Blue Forest, which Prog magazine described as “A masterpiece”. Von Hertzen Brothers have consistently achieved top 5 albums including three number 1s in their homeland with Love Remains the Same (2008), Stars Aligned (2011), Nine Lives (2013), New Day Rising (2015), War Is Over (2017) and Red Alert In The Blue Forest (2022).
Their ability to mould complex arrangements into vivid musical landscapes led to an Emma Award (the Finnish equivalent of a Grammy) and a Progressive Music ‘Anthem of the Year’ Award in the UK as well as nominations and plaudits along the way.
This success has made them one of the most important rock acts to have emerged from Finland in recent times. A stunning live force, the band have performed in 22 countries.
The three brothers are joined by one of Finland’s finest drummers, Sami Kuoppamäki, known for the acclaimed Finnish cult band Kingston Wall, and for performing in metal giants Apocalyptica and Stratovarius. Visionary keyboard player, Robert Engstrand, best known for his work with Turisas and the Swedish progressive band The Flower Kings completes the Von Hertzen Brothers line-up.
Next year Von Hertzen Brothers will enter the studio to record their ninth studio album, more news soon.
Von Hertzen Brothers are: Mikko von Hertzen – vocals, guitars Kie von Hertzen – guitars, vocals Jonne von Hertzen – bass, keyboards, vocals Sami Kuoppamäki – drums Robert Engstrand – keyboards, vocals
Progressive metal group Vordona return with their new single, Unspoken, that comes with a statement from their singer, Ali Abu Ali, about the new song.
“Being born into a refugee family of a nation fighting genocide and racism for the last 75 years, ‘Rage’ is one of the first things you become aware of, as it grows and storms endlessly with every new atrocity you witness. Then you quickly come to realize all the complicit parties are benefiting from the ongoing slaughter, while the liberation of the Palestinian people would only benefit the people, who are irrelevant in the game played by world leaders until they force their vote in with real activism. This song is a mere spill from the storm raging in a Palestinian.”
2005 founded industrial influenced metal band Kaos Krew from Finland has returned to its roots as a one man band with its upcoming sixth album “Blackout”. The full length will be released in December 15th 2023. All of the songs are made and performed by the bands founder Ulf Skog accompanied with a number of visiting session musicians.
Ulf Skog tells about the single: “I would rather leave this for the listener to interpret what this song is about, could be about a train journey to the front line and the experiences of war but could also be about a person that feels like an outsider in the society.”
Petter Löf, Lead Vocals Kai Jokiaho, Drums Ulf Skog, Everything else
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
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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