THE DAY WE LEFT EARTH has grown from clarity to clarity over their debut year. Latest single together with Dead By April raised the bar and the two bands are leaving for tour together this fall. The album plan for TDWLE is set, and will be released in early 2024. As if this wasn’t enough, The Day We Left Earth have also signed with a bigger booker and have joined the roster along bands like: Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility and Evergrey.
Today, THE DAY WE LEFT EARTH are releasing their 7th single from the upcoming debute album and the new single ‘Paradise‘ is a fierce and emotional metal song with a clear theme of the destruction and change of our planet earth.
“After all these sci-fi movies you would think we would see the warning signs”.
Although this is said with a slight grin on the face from the singer Martin Bjerke, there’s some serious thoughts behind the notion. With hauntingly beautiful lyrics, big range vocals and a smattering metal foundation ‘Paradise‘ is the perfect metal tune.
Hillbilly Vegas announced that they will be hitting the road with Ted Nugent this summer on the ‘Adios Mofo ’23 Tour’. Ted has announced that his 2023 summer tour will be his last! You DO NOT want to miss it!!! The tour will kick off on July 13th at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, FL and conclude on August 20th at Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, OK .
“We are thrilled to be a part of Ted’s Adios Mofo ‘23 farewell tour. Ted is rock royalty and his songs are a huge part of the soundtrack for millions of rock n roll fans all over the world. It’s such an honor to support Ted and to connect with music fans across America this summer,” says Steve Harris, vocalist.
7/13 @ Hard Rock Live in Orlando, FL 7/15 @ Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, FL 7/18 @ City Hall Live in Brandon, MS 7/20 @ Blue Gate Performing Arts Center in Shipshewana, IN 7/22 @ The Mill in Terre Haute, IN 7/23 @ New Barn Theater in Mt. Vernon, KY 7/25 @ Kodak Center in Rochester, NY 7/26 @ Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA 7/27 @ Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA 7/29 @ Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL 7/30 @ RiverPark Center in Owensboro, KY 8/2 @ Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ 8/3 @ American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA 8/6 @ The Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta, OH 8/9 @ The Temple Theatre in Saginaw, MI 8/10 @ Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, OH 8/11 @ Freedom Hill Ampitheater in Detroit, MI 8/12 @ Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, IL 8/13 @ Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL 8/14 @ Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL 8/15 @ Lexington Village Theatre in Lexington, MI 8/16 @ Lexington Village Theatre in Lexington, MI 8/18 @ Ford Arena (Ford Park) in Beaumont, TX 8/20 @ Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, OK
It was never about starting a band. It was just a few old friends getting together to play music for fun. They would meet once a week at a small house deep in the Oklahoma woods they called Ringo Manor. They played old songs, told stories and laughed a lot. Before too long they started writing songs and as the story goes, when you put a bunch of musicians in a room together…they started a band.
Hillbilly Vegas released their first song just a few months after their first jam session at Ringo Manor. A local DJ played that song during his air shift and then it got weird. A Nashville record executive was driving through the area at the very moment that local DJ was playing that first Hillbilly Vegas song. He called the station and just an hour later they were offered a record deal. That fast! Yes, the band is aware that happens to be one of the sub plots in the movie Wayne’s World but it happened. Just like that! Since that wild day the band has charted 5 country singles, along with 2 top 10 and 3 Billboard top 20 rock singles. HOLY CROSSOVER!
Hillbilly Vegas has headlined their own tours as well as a support act for a who’s who in the music world including; Blake Shelton, Travis Tritt, Alabama, Lee Brice, Blackstone Cherry, Wynonna, Kentucky Headhunters, Hellyeah, David Allen Coe, Joe Diffy, Granger Smith, Billy Currington, A Thousand Horses, Insane Clown Posse, Molly Hatchet and many more. And to think it all started in a little house in Oklahoma called Ringo Manor.
COURSE OF FATE are back with the follow-up to 2020’s critically acclaimed Mindweaver. An album heavily colored by the loneliness and insecurities of two years of pandemic lockdowns. “Somnium” hits harder and darker than its predecessor while simultaneously touching deeper with some of the most moving material the band has ever written. Incorporating elements from both contemporary as well as classic Scandinavian metal genres, Course of Fate hits with a wider, heavier and more diverse sound than their prog metal label could ever cover. “Somnium” is dedicated to the memory of Jan Daniel Nygaard.
“Somnium” will be released on August 25, 2023 as Digipack CD, Violet Vinyl limited to 300 copies worldwide and digital streaming/download format.
• Produced by Course of Fate • Mixed and mastered by Arnold Lindberg at Sound Industry GTB AB winter 2022-23 • Guitars, bass and vocals recorded at Red Valley Garage, Drums recorded at PMB Studio, Keyboards recorded at Studio Saugstad • All music by Kenneth Henriksen except “Wintersong” by Per-Morten Bergseth, Kenneth Henriksen and “Valkyries” by Marcus Lorentzen, Kenneth Henriksen • Lyrics by Eivind Gunnesen, Kenneth Henriksen • Cover art and booklet layout by Stan W Decker • Photos by Terje Metaworks Johansen
Course of Fate: Eivind Gunnesen – Vocals Kenneth Henriksen – Guitars Marcus Lorentzen – Guitars Daniel Nygaard – Bass Carl Marius Saugstad – Keys Per-Morten Bergseth – Drums
Guests on the album: Jeanette Heidenstrøm – Backing Vocals Stephan Hay – Backing Vocals Catharina Damman – Backing Vocals
Course of Fate also celebrate the ten-year anniversary of their first EP “Cognizance” by re-releasing it on August 25, 2023!
Originally released by Fateroom Records back in 2013, this 4 track EP was Course of Fate’s introduction to the world of music. After this first CD edition was completely out of stock and without being listed on the digital platforms, it was about time to celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a full pack and a slightly updated and refreshed front cover artwork without massively changing the original! Available again via ROAR! Rock of Angels Records as Digipack CD and for the very first time as digital streaming / download and more importantly as Purple vinyl, limited to 300 copies world-wide!
TRACK LIST: 1. Paralyzed Mind 2. Perpetual Entity 3. The Last Day 4. Premonition
Cognizance EP line-up: Eivind Gunnesen – vocals Kenneth Henriksen – guitars Marcus Lorentzen – guitars Carl Marius Saugstad – keyboards Daniel Nygaard – bass Kenneth Tårneby – drums
DUSK takes listeners on an introspective journey with their release, “Karma Will Find You,” accompanied by a visually stunning official music video. The track, taken from DUSK’s upcoming album “Spectrums,” delivers a powerful message of love triumphing over hate and encourages empathy and understanding in a world filled with negativity.
“Karma Will Find You” embodies DUSK’s mission to inspire positive change through its music. The lyrics express frustration with those who spread negativity and project their fears onto others, urging individuals to open their eyes to love and reject hate. The track’s thought-provoking nature encourages listeners to envision a better world characterized by compassion and understanding.
Watch the official music video for “Karma Will Find You” here:
DUSK, led by the talented Musician/Songwriter Meshari Sangora, is known for its mastery of Modern Metal sounds. “Spectrums,” the debut full-length album, showcases Sangora’s exceptional musical vision and features collaborations with both local and international artists. With influences ranging from Currents and Born of Osiris to Novelists and Deftones, DUSK seamlessly blends elements from the progressive djenty core metal realm into a captivating sonic experience.
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OSLO ESS, Norway’s sensational platinum selling punk rock powerhouse, is thrilled to announce the release of their explosive new single, “Ikke la dem dra deg ned” (“Don’t Let Them Bring You Down”). As one of Norway’s most streaming and selling rock bands, Oslo Ess aims to captivate international audiences with their raw energy, infectious melodies, and empowering lyrics.
“Ikke la dem dra deg ned” is an anthemic track with driving guitar riffs, pulsating rhythm, and powerful vocals, the song serves as a rallying cry for those who refuse to be brought down by adversity. Sung in Norwegian, the band’s native language, the track showcases Oslo Ess’s ability to connect with audiences, transcending language barriers with its infectious energy.
About Oslo Ess: Hailing from the heart of Norway, Oslo Ess has become a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, earning widespread acclaim and an impressive list of accomplishments. With two Norwegian Grammy nominations under their belt and the record for the most live shows in a year in Norway, Oslo Ess has solidified their reputation as a powerhouse live act and a band with an unrivaled work ethic.
The band’s chart-topping success continues to soar, with two number one hits on the Norwegian VG-list, firmly establishing Oslo Ess as one of the country’s most beloved and influential rock bands. With a sound that blends the raw intensity of punk rock with infectious melodies and relatable lyrics, Oslo Ess has carved out a unique space for themselves in the music landscape.
As Oslo Ess prepares to conquer international stages, they are also gearing up for an electrifying tour across Norway. With a series of highly anticipated live performances at renowned venues and festivals, fans can expect an unforgettable live experience this fall, filled with the band’s signature energy and punk rock spirit.
For more information about Oslo Ess, their new single, and upcoming tour dates, please visit www.osloess.com.
Oslo Ess are: Åsmund Lande – Lead Vocals, Guitar Peter Larsson – Guitar, Vocals Knut-Oscar Nymo – Bass, Vocals Eivinn Arctander – Drums Simen Nyutstumo Stensland – Keys
JOHNNY THE BOY are now streaming their debut album! All eight tracks can be listened to on the Season of Mist YouTube channel HERE. ‘You’ was released yesterday, June 9, 2023 via Season of Mist.
Personal note from JOHNNY THE BOY: “We are Johnny The Boy. Here’s our debut album “YOU”. No fancy trickery or bluff was used on making this album. It features Neanderthal riffs and Necro vocals. We play music we wanna play and sing about stuff we need to say.”
Formed by current and former members of CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, JOHNNY THE BOY have emerged with a vile yet heartfelt spike of black metal. ‘You’ opens with “Die Already”, a gloomy surge of industrial rock that’s pierced by the pissed-off shrieks of Belinda Kordic.
‘You’ 1. Die Already (05:12) 2. Grime (04:10) 3. He Moves (04:44) 4. Endlessly Senseless (06:13) [WATCH HERE] 5. Crossings (08:05) [WATCH HERE] 6. Druh (02:52) [WATCH HERE] 7. Wired (02:47) 8. Without You (07:16)
Born from a simple idea, and eventually coalescing over the last couple of years into a fully-formed entity, JOHNNY THE BOY make music that fucking hurts. Armed with a scabrous but sculpted blend of ice-cold black metal, excoriating sludge and sinewy, white-knuckle rock’n’roll, the trio’s musical identity has arrived, perfectly imperfect and ready to eviscerate. Formed around a creative core of vocalist Belinda Kordic, guitarist Justin Greaves (both members of Crippled Black Phoenix) and bassist Matt Crawford (CBP alumnus and live bassist), JOHNNY THE BOY began life as an instinctive grab for something darker and nastier.
“It began at a rehearsal with Crippled Black Phoenix many, many years ago,” says Greaves. “We were rehearsing down at Arthur’s, where CBP used to practice, and it was during one of those rehearsals that I just got on the guitar, someone else got on the drums and we were just fart-arsing about, with Belinda doing her necro vocals! Then we posted a little clip online and people starting asking, ‘Oh, is this legit?’ Like always, it took fucking years to even think about doing anything, but it was always going to happen.”
“In the background, there’s the fact that in the first band I was ever in, I sang that way,” adds Kordic. “I really missed doing that. We both missed that whole Iron Monkey, Varukers, aggressive side of music. That’s the first way of singing that I loved, and I’ve missed doing it. So we always wanted to do this.”
Brought together by a love of dark, twisted and extreme music and energized by an opportunity to return to the full-bore hostilities of their earlier creative years, JOHNNY THE BOY‘s debut album ‘You’ is the final proof that the best ideas cannot be stopped. A collaborative effort that brought the evil best out of everyone involved, it’s an album that has been stewed in real blood, sweat and tears. But mainly sweat.
Recording Studio: Chapel Studios, Lincolnshire UK, Kapsylen Studio, Stockholm Sweden Mixing: Kurt Ballou @ GodCity Studio, Salem MA. USA. Mastering: Magnus Lindberg – Magnus Lindberg Productions, Stockholm, Sweden. Artwork: JOHNNY THE BOY Biography: Dom Lawson
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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