SIX FOOT SIX have released ‘Fire Will Burn’, second 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 FootSix 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.
third album for the Gothenburg-based band leaded by former Falconer’s frontman Kristoffer Göbel
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)
for fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Helloween, Accept
SIX FOOT SIX: Kristoffer Göbel – vocals Christoffer Borg – guitar Markus Gustafsson – bass
GYPSY PISTOLEROS release the video for their fourth single ‘I’ll Remember you!’ on Thursday 2nd Nov, taken from the new album ‘Duende a Go Go Loco!‘, which is already receiving critical acclaim, out on Friday Nov 3rd
‘I’ll Remember You!’ is a tale of tragedy & loss, where the living can’t let go of the dead. Can love and faith conquer all? Not when you sleep on the grave and disturb the woodland Spirits in this sacred place on all Hallows night! The nearest the Pistoleros ever get to a ballad, but this ballad kicks.
New album ‘Duende A Go Go Loco!‘ is going to be hailed as the band’s masterpiece; an album that brings together all facets of this unique mongrel offspring of fiery flamenco passion and gritty gutter glam Punk.
The Gypsy Pistoleros defy the rules, born roaming somewhere between Zaragoza and Worcester, brought into the world to a soundtrack stack-heeled anthems of sleazy ’70s Glam. The songs span madly in the best rock ‘n’ roll tradition with big hooks, attitude, and sleaze. Yet those flamenco breaks got into your head and refused to leave – this hybrid rocks.
Tracklisting: 1 Duende A Go Go Loco! 2 I Got it all 3 Revolution 4 What’s it like to be a Girl? 5 The Ballad of Tommy Shelby 6 Like Tears in the Rain 7 Thrill Kill Killer Club 8 Maybe Tomorrow 9 I’ll Remember You 10 Come on Eileen
The new album ‘Duende A Go Go Loco! has been recorded, mixed and produced by fast-rising legend Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Nickelback, Kerbdog, Terrorvision, The Professionals) at The Old Cider Press Studios, Pershore.
Live shows: 3rd November – Hard Rock Hell Festival 2023 Album Launch show 4th November – Hard Rock Hell Festival 2023 (Main Stage) 18th November – The Ainsdale Cricket Club, Southport 25th November – Dementia Aware Festival, HMV Coventry 3rd December – Planet Rockstock, Trecco Bay, Wales
2024 Saturday 9th March – HARD ROCK HELL AOR X FESTIVAL, Great Yarmouth
The Gypsy Pistoleros have always had a reputation for danger and played five Rocklahoma festivals 2007-11, in Oklahoma, USA , where they appeared alongside Motley Crue, Guns n Roses, Poison, ZZ top, Twisted sister, Faster Pussycat, Vain, Papa Roach, Whitesnake, Skid Row, Black Label Society. Normally closing each night!
They have toured extensively, playing with the likes of L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Adler’s Appetite, UFO, Motorhead, Ratt, Dogs D’amour, Dirty Penny, Bang tango, Wrathchild, Vains Of Jenna, Twisted Sister, Poison, Vince Neil, Bang Tango, Skid Row, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Dokken and ZZ Top.
GYPSY PISTOLEROS have burst back onto the Rock scene, they have reinvented themselves, bringing Flamenco Punk Glam Rock n Roll to the masses. Their new album ‘Duende a Go Go Loco!’ captures an edgier, punkier and heavier side of Gypsy Pistoleros, whilst retaining the Flamenco Rumba heart and fully embracing their fiery flamenco/rumba passion, staying true to their distinctive crossover of punk rock ‘n’ roll leanings! “Gypsy Pistoleros may be best described as being the ideal house band for the fictitious Titty Twister bar of Rodriguez’s from Dusk Til Dawn. Between the nods to Morricone’s tense, tumbleweed atmospheres and the Gypsy Kings’ manic Mediterranean energy, a New York Dolls raw glam spark and a surplus of prime G ‘n’ R attitude!” – Planet Mosh
“Gypsy Pistoleros are a thrill-a-minute collection of melodic eye-patch swagger that smells of exotic spices and forbidden concubines. The Gypsy Pistoleros sound like Hanoi Rocks, if Hanoi Rocks were sultans and snake charmers” – Sleaze grinder” – Classic Rock Magazine
“This, actually, is as good as sleaze ever got in the last decade. Gypsy Pistoleros was, and still are, a breath of fresh air. You will never hear another band like this. They are the greatest flamenco punk glam band ever. And that’s just a fact. If you don’t believe me, listen to this.” – Maximum Volume Music
GYPSY PISTOLEROS are “The World’s Greatest Flamenco Punk Glam Rock band Ever!”
Gypsy Lee Pistolero – Vox Shane Pistolero Sparkz – Guitars Kerry Pistolero White – Bass Crag Pistolero Shape – Drums
Heavy Metal music fans are well-known for being some of the most passionate and devout fandoms on the planet. Just ask any metal band or artist and they will inevitably say that it’s the fans who keep them going, making all of the difficulties and struggles of being a road-weary artist worthwhile. So now, in the spirit of the Giving Season, Christmas, some of the metal world’s most renowned vocalists, shredders, and virtuosos are repaying their fans with not one but two volumes of Holiday-themed metal albums that are sure to have the whole family raising the horns and rocking around the Christmas tree!
Perhaps no Christmas song is as inescapable during the holidays as Mariah Carey’s retro pop classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” but rarely is the question asked, what if that song ROCKED? Well, the former Guns N’ Roses axeman Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal along with Kings Of Thrash bassist David Ellfson and perhaps the only vocalist on the planet who could go toe-to-toe with Carey, ex-Judas Priest vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, have the answer. Together, this triumvirate turn in a spine-tingling, superbly epic version of this holiday favorite that deserves to be overplayed this year and every year – just like the original!
A Very Metal Christmas and A Very Metal Christmas II feature brand new recordings from an incredible array of supremely talented metal artists including Rainbow’s Graham Bonnet, Megadeth’s Chris Poland, King’s X’s Ty Tabor, Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy, Bulletboys’ Marq Torien, UFO’s Vinnie Moore, King Kobra’s Paul Shortino, Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, George Lynch, Marty Friedman, Great White’s Jack Russell, Vixen’s Janet Gardner, Angel’s Frank DiMino and many more! Grab your copy today and grab another to give as a gift to the metal fan in your life!
JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE concept, rooted in the idea of musical and spiritual collaborations among artists and friends, has announced a new album, ‘Roots & Shoots Vol.1,’ out January 12th, 2024 on Frontiers Music Srl.
Jim about the album:
“’Roots & Shoots’ is my latest collection of new music by what I consider to be the most iconic artists from the classic rock of the 80’s (the Roots) paired with the most exciting new talents I’ve had the pleasure of discovering. I found the same timeless qualities in the Shoots represented on this album. They are all rising stars!”
The first single, “Dangerous Combination” is cowritten Kevin Cronin and Peterik. The track, which features Cronin backed by REO Speedwagon, is accompanied by a new music video.
Kevin comments on the track:
“Jim Peterik and I have been friends since I booked the original Ides of March to play my high school homecoming in 1968. Jimmie is the hardest working musician/songwriter ever, full of positive energy, and a songwriting machine. I dig how ‘Dangerous Combination’ came together and look forward to sharing it with the fans.”
JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE has spawned a series of extremely well received albums beginning with their legendary self titled debut, featuring partnerships with rock luminaries such as Dennis DeYoung, Kevin Cronin, Johnny Van Zant, Don Barnes, Tom Keifer, and more.
In 2019, the concept reemerged on the ‘Winds of Change’ album, where JIM PETERIK teamed up with legends such as Kevin Chalfant, Dennis DeYoung, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, Kelly Keagy, Mike Reno, Jason Scheff, and others. PETERIK subsequently dedicated an entire album female rockers, resulting in the remarkable ‘Tigress – Women Who Rock the World.’ This album showcased collaborations with outstanding singers and musicians like Jennifer Batten, Chloe Lowery, Rosa Laricchiuta, Chez Kane, and others.
These albums underscore JIM PETERIK’s immense talents, complemented by a roster of renowned singers and musicians. With the new Roots and Shoots album concept, the Chicago-based artist presents two superb albums equally divided between Roots (classic rock stars) and Shoots (emerging rock stars).
In addition to Kevin Cronin and REO Speedwagon, Vol. 1’s notable guests include: Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Don Barnes (.38 Special), Mark Farner (Grand Funk), alongside emerging talents like Colin Peterik (Jim’s son!), Ashton Brooke Gill, Paul Childers, Leslie Hunt, Mark Mackay, and a captivating duet between Dave Mikulskis and Lisa McClowry.
WORLD STAGE embodies JIM PETERIK’s outstanding musical legacy, a testament to his songwriting prowess as one of the true icons of melodic rock.
‘Roots & Shoots Vol.1’ Track List 1) Dangerous Combination (feat Kevin Cronin & REO Speedwagon) 2) Before Anyone Knows We’re Gone (feat Colin Peterik) 3) Last Dream Home (feat Don Barnes) 4) Forever’s the Last Place You Look (feat Paul Childers) 5) Mend Fences (feat Kelly Keagy) 6) As I Am (feat Ashton Brooke Gill) 7) Friends Forever (feat Jim Peterik and Mark Farner) 8) Suddenly (feat Leslie Hunt 9) I Found Me (feat Mark Mackay) 10) Fire and Water (feat Lisa McClowry and Mike Mikulskis) 11) Fire and Water (Acoustic Version) Bonus Track Japan
Throughout his career, JIM PETERIK has penned some of rock’s most unforgettable songs, including “Vehicle” by The Ides Of March (where he served as lead vocalist), hits such as “The Search Is Over,” “High On You,” “I Can’t Hold Back,” and classics for .38 Special like “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” and “Rockin’ Into The Night.” Peterik also wrote the stellar and well loved song “Eye of the Tiger,” for which he garnered a Grammy win and Oscar nod. He’s also contributed to “Heavy Metal” with Sammy Hagar, among other projects.
Presently, PETERIK is a vital part of Pride of Lions alongside vocalist Toby Hitchcock, enjoying high esteem in the recording artist and songwriting community, not only on the Frontiers Music label, but within the broader melodic rock scene as well.
International Metal Project AMALGAMA have Premiered “In The Middle Of Nowhere” Video at BraveWords, Fourth Single from Back to the 80’s Album – Out Now.
“This song has a specific message, focusing on how simple it is to lose touch with reality and fall into the abyss of decadence when caught up in life’s illusions. On the other side, you realize how much you’ve missed out on in life. Don’t miss out on the brand new hard rock madness – follow us now!” – AMALGAMA
Amalgama (CZ/NL/UA) is an international metal project started by Vlad “Graf” Ivoilov, which was later joined by Timo Sommers and Joey Martin De Boer (both formerly of Dutch Symphonic Metal Band Delain). Roman Valeryev and Clown (official mascot and fifth member) round out the line-up. The band has released five studio albums as well as numerous singles.
Amalgama has played approximately 450 concerts in countries such as Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine. The band has also shared the stage with iconic bands like as Sonata Arctica, Judas Priest, Lordi, Blind Guardian, Dirk Schneider, Dragonforce, Grave Digger, Ross the Boss, W.A.S.P., Steel Panther, U.D.O., Airbourne, Hammerfall, Uriah Heep, Scorpions, and others.
Amalgama attracted audience attention and garnered great popularity after performing at the Czech festival Winter Masters of Rock. In the summer of 2022, Amalgama released the album Brothers in Rock, which featured tracks made in collaboration with U.D.O. guitaristAndrey Smirnov. This productive collaboration came after a successful tour with U.D.O. in 2018 as part of the “Steel Factory Tour.” The album Brothers In Rock launched the band into a new era of success. Its hits “Dark Knight” and “Lonely Voice” were the band’s defining tunes for a new audience, who soon embraced their style and became passionate fans.
In the same year, the band performed at several major European festivals, including Metal Fest, Masters Of Rock, and Rock Castle, and frequently shared the stage with Judas Priest on their
summer tour in 2022. To promote the album, Amalgama embarked on a European tour with the band Lordi, establishing their status in the European metal scene.
Fueled by their popularity and fan support, the band began work on a new album, Back to the 80s, which was released in September 2023. It was preceded by two singles: the eponymous “Back to the 80s” and the ballad “Save Me,” both of which had music videos.
AMALGAMA is: Vlad “Graf” Ivoilov – vocals Timo Sommers – guitars Joey Martin DeBoer – drums Roman Valeryev – bass (plus Clown, the official mascot of the band)
THE MONARCH have released “When Death Finds You” Video, via Decibel, watch it HERE. A Moment to Lose Your Breath Album Drops November 17. Featuring Former Soulfly, Current Ill Niño/Static-X/ Fear Factory Members.
Performances shot and edited by Alex Zarek & Brian Olivo
Narrative directed and shot by Marco Martell
Lighting design and programing by Brian Olivo
Production assistance by Austin Armstrong
“When Death Finds You” storyline by Dave Kinkade & Marco Martell
Featuring Vjollca Kinkade & Victoria Kinkade
“This is a perspective of death…from deaths perspective if death were really a figure. Death knows all and is the only one true certain fact of life. All of us, no matter how good, bad, rich, poor…will all face death eventually. The element of fate is already deep inside of all of us. Death lives inside every living breathing being. It’s just a matter of how you live your life and how you choose to welcome death that determines when the element of fate will manifest itself. We shouldn’t fear death. Otherwise, life is just a waste as death is certain and final. In the video, “Death” is portrayed by the beauty. She is strong and all-knowing. “The innocent” meets and is welcomed into the arms of death. The current “element of fate” has served her time on the black horizon and now it is time to name a successor. This being of “Death” crowns “The Monarch” and is given her final task…a ride to the end, with wide open arms. “The Monarch” now helms life’s process. It’s all a metaphor and it’s your job as the listener to make it your own.” – THE MONARCH
About THE MONARCH:
Formed in 2003, The Monarch is the brainchild of drummer Dave Kinkade. Although not quite commonplace having a band crafted by a drummer, that is just one of the many qualities that makes The Monarch stand out when it comes to modern day heavy metal. Kinkade’s sonic vision derives from the combining of elements from inspirational bands like Metallica, Pantera, Dissection and Opeth, and has turned The Monarch sound into a progressive, melodic form of timeless heavy metal with an “always epic” approach. Every song needs to live in its own world. Starting with that perfect “hook” riff for the verse and giving it a monumental chorus that will burn its way into the humming minds of even the most casual of listeners.
Although drafted 20 years ago, the project was always placed on the back burner for Kinkade to focus on already established bands including Soulfly, Borknagar, Arsis, Council of the Fallen, Divine Empire and Malevolent Creation. In 2012, Kinkade took an 8-year hiatus from music after his tenure as the drummer for Soulfly during their Enslaved album era so he could focus on family and eventually have lower back surgery, which plagued him for the years leading up after a bicycling injury when he lived in The Netherland in 2007.
In 2020, he decided to come back to playing music and chose to make The Monarch, his musical priority. 2021 saw the release of debut album “All the World’s Pain”, a collection of material that Kinkade had been writing since the formation of the band. Soon after the first release, writing for a follow-up album began. It was decided to continue with musicians not only of the highest caliber, but guys who had been around the block and know what months on end of touring feels like. Granted there were some talented players on the first album, but you cannot expect a guy with a career as an EMT and a family to put his life on hold to go touring.
As the crafting of new material progressed, Kinkade’s former Soulfly bandmate, guitarist Marc Rizzo (Ill Niño, Soulfly) approached him about playing music together again. It was agreed that The Monarch would be the ideal collaborative project, as Rizzo‘s aggressive, yet soulful, guitar style would be the perfect complement to the band’s sound. Soon after, bassist Tony Campos (Static-X/ Fear Factory) was invited into the fold as Kinkade, Rizzo and Campos had all previously worked together in Soulfly. Campos provides a punishing low end and would prove to be another perfect fit for The Monarch sound. Guitarist Marco Martell also joined the band shortly before the studio sessions began. Martell and Kinkade played together in Malevolent Creation (2005-2006) and share many similar influences. Topping off the lineup would be vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Clancy (Mutiny Within) who had previously been approached by Kinkade about singing in the early 2000’s. Clancy’s experience and exceptionally well-rehearsed talent was welcomed to the band, and he is proving himself as one of the best singers on the planet through his performance on the album. The album was mixed and mastered by legendary producer Chris Collier (KoRn/ Whitesnake/ Prong). Now in the end of 2023, the band intends on supporting the release of the album by planning the live debut for 2024.
The Monarch’s new album A Moment to Lose Your Breath will be released November 17, 2023.
The album was recorded by producer Vincent Ippolito (guitarist-Glacier) at Swift Road Studios in Arlington Heights Illinois and mixed & mastered by producer Chris Collier at CMC21 Productions in Las Vegas Nevada.
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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