After “Blackthorn”, the NWOBHM unsung heroes TRESPASS are back with a new video from the upcoming fourth studio album of the UK collective. “Daggers Drawn” has the urgency of a band hunger for more – even though Trespass has been active, one way or the other, for the last four decades – with a strong, pounding rhythm section and the twin guitars that are the signature of the group.
“”Daggers Drawn” definitely shows my Thin Lizzy influence”, guitarist, vocalist and founding member Mark Sutcliffe says. “It’s about man’s inhumanity to man and the never-ending ways we have found to destroy each other. And the tragic tendency to pass that inbred hate and intolerance onto our children”.
Today Metal Shock Finland has a pleasure to premiere “Daggers Drawn” official video for Finland, join and enjoy it below:
Trespass was formed in 1979 in Sudbury, Suffolk by Mark Sutcliffe (guitar, vocals) and his brother Paul on drums. The band enjoyed success and critical acclaim as part of the New wave of British Heavy Metal in the early 80s, although it has only released a few singles and an EP – the cult “Bright Lights”, from 1981. Songs such as “One Of These Days”, “Stormchild” and “Bright Lights” have made their mark.
In the 90s, Trespass was back in full action and in 1993 the band finally released their long-awaited debut album “Head”, helping keep the NWOBHM flame alive in a dark decade for traditional metal. The second album, self-titled, surfaced in 2015, and the group didn’t need another decade for a follow-up, with “Footprints In The Rock” being released three years after, with reactions, confirming that Trespass music is still enjoyed by rock and metal fans all over the world. While preparing the next full-length release, Trespass is currently rehearsing a set of classics old and new, for UK and European shows next year.
“Wolf At The Door” will be released on LP (black vinyl, limited to 500), CD and digital formats via From The Vaults on May 26th, 2023.
Lineup: Mark Sutcliffe – guitar/vocals Joe Fawcett – guitar Jason Roberts – drums Wil Wilmot – bass
NYC-based modern rock quartet TEMPT’s latest single “Roses”—out digitally nowvia Better Noise Music—is a genuine celebration of the human spirit and the power of positive energy captured through its irresistible groove, catchy chorus and a ripping guitar solo. Stream and/or download it now HERE. “Roses” was produced and mixed by Grammy Award-winner Chris Lord-Alge (Harry Styles, Foo Fighters, Muse) who commended TEMPT’s efforts, stating: “Working with TEMPT was a blast. They are the real deal, with a rare combination of musicality, energy, and heart, which truly shines through in this new single. Their passion for their music and their fans is inspiring, and it was a joy to work with them on this project.”
TEMPT—Zach Allen (lead vocals), Harrison Marcello (lead guitar), Christopher Gooden (bass) and Nicholas Burrows (drums)—showcase their electrifying live performance in the music video for “Roses,” also out today. The video takes viewers on a visual journey reminiscent of a graphic novel, with high-contrast black-and-white silhouettes that explode into vibrant colors. Directed by Emmy-nominated Eric Steinhauser,known for his work on ‘Baileys in Tune: John Mayer and Paul Simon,’ the video captures the song’s concept of embracing people with positive energy and spirit, as social media influencer and choreographer Olivia Alboher playfully and elusively dances around the band, mesmerizing Allen with her vibrant energy. Watch it streaming below or directly via YouTube HERE.
On the song’s meaning, Marcello says: “It’s a tribute to the people who uplift you and bring out the best in you. It’s about embracing their infectious energy, being drawn in by them, and becoming part of their spirit.”
“I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved with ‘Roses,” shares Allen. “It’s a song that truly reflects who we are as a band—high-energy, infectious and unapologetically rock n’ roll.”
TEMPT have already proven their pedigree headlining clubs across the country as well as appearing as openers for Bon Jovi at Madison Square Garden and on arena tours and festivals with iconic acts such as Iron Maiden, Shinedown, Alter Bridge and Theory Of A Deadman.
The band even won the praise of Sir Brian May following their recent cover of Queen’s quintessential classic “We Will Rock You,” with proceeds being donated to May’s animal welfare Save Me Trust charity. Says May: “Thanks TEMPT for rockin’ for wild animals. And for playing a damn good rendition of our ancient tune!!!” TEMPT were also featured on the soundtrack for Better Noise Film’s 2022 horror-thriller The Retaliators with their single “Living Dangerous (feat. Dorothy).”
In addition to the release of “Roses,” TEMPT will release two additional new singles over the coming months, giving audiences a taste of what’s to come on their debut album due this summer via Better Noise Music. The band will share further details and upcoming tour plans in the following weeks; stay tuned for more information.
SLEEP TOKEN have released their third studio album, Take Me Back To Eden.
Along with its release, the band have revealed the concluding visualiser in the albums accompanying animated series for title-track, ‘Take Me Back To Eden’. Watch below.
Take Me Back To Eden (an hour-plus of music across 12 distinctive tracks) is Part 3 of a trilogy, a spectacular chapter-closer in the ongoing Sleep Token saga – a saga that kicked off in earnest with debut album, Sundowning (2019).
‘…Eden’ features probably the heaviest moments thus far recorded by Sleep Token (i.e. “Vore” & “The Summoning”), along with some of the most immediate and certainly the most emotional (i.e. “Aqua Regia” & “DYWTYLM”), with a slew of other tones, textures and tangents touched on in-between.
TMBTE sees Sleep Token boldly re-confirming a true love of the epic (the title track is eight minutes plus), whilst further exploring and developing those elements that keep the music removed from any kind of pack, howling at a moon that’s all its own.
TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN TRACKLISTING: 01 Chokehold 02 The Summoning 03 Granite 04 Aqua Regia 05 Vore 06 Ascensionism 07 Are You Really Okay? 08 The Apparition 09 DYWTYLM 10 Rain 11 Take Me Back To Eden 12 Euclid
Various album formats, including limited vinyl pressings and exclusive cassettes are available, HERE.
On the live front, Sleep Token are confirmed to appear as special guests to Slipknot across 2 shows in Hamburg and Berlin, whilst ST’s entire upcoming US tour, in addition to a one-off headliner in Germany, are completely sold-out.
A full list of appearances, including summer festivals, listed below.
SUMMER UK & EUROPE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT APPEARANCES 6.7-10.2023: Mystic Festival, Gdansk, Poland 06.08.2023: Greenfield Festival, Interlaken, Switzerland 06.09.2023: Rock For People, Hradee Kralove, Czech Republic 06.10.2023: Mystic Festival, Gdansk, Poland 06.15.2023: Copenhell, Copenhagen, Denmark 06.17.2023: Graspop Metal Meeting, Dessel, Belgium 06.21.2023: Tons Of Rock, Oslo, Norway 6.23-25.2023: Full Force Festival, Ferropolis, Germany 6.23.2023: Jera On Air, Ysselsteyn, Netherlands 6.30.2023: Resurrectio, Fest, Viverio, Spain 07.15.2023 Ilosaarirock, Joensuu, Finland 7.28.2023: Radar Festival, Manchester, United Kingdom [HEADLINE] 08.03.2023: Rockstadt Extreme Fest, Rasnov, Romania 08.05.2023: Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany 08.17.2023: Summer Breeze Festival, Wittleshofen, Denmark 08.18.2023: Reload Festival, Sulingen, Denmark 08.19.2023: Cabaret Vert, Charleville-Mézières, France 08.26.2023: Reading Festival, Reading, United Kingdom 08.27.2023: Leeds Festival, Leeds, United Kingdom
US HEADLINE RUN 9.8.2023: Alton, VA — BLUE RIDGE ROCK FEST* 9.9.2023: Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer [SOLD OUT] 9.10.2023: New York, NY — Webster Hall [SOLD OUT] 9.12.2023: Worcester, MA — The Palladium [SOLD OUT] 9.13.2023: Baltimore, MD — Ram’s Head Live [SOLD OUT] 9.15.2023: Detroit, MI — The Cathedral at The Masonic [SOLD OUT] 9.17.2023: Minneapolis, MN — The Myth [SOLD OUT] 9.19.2023: Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory [SOLD OUT] 9.20.2023: Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre [SOLD OUT] 9.22.2023: St. Louis, MO — Hawthorn [SOLD OUT] 9.23.2023: Louisville, KY — LOUDER THAN LIFE* 9.25.2023: Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre [SOLD OUT] 9.26.2023: Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex [SOLD OUT] 9.28.2023: Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory [SOLD OUT] 9.29.2023: Boise, ID — Knitting Factory [SOLD OUT] 9.30.2023: Seattle, WA — The Showbox Market [SOLD OUT] 10.1.2023: Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre [SOLD OUT] 10.3.2023: San Diego, CA — The Observatory NP [SOLD OUT] 10.4.2023: Los Angeles, CA — The El Rey Theatre [SOLD OUT] 10.5.2023: Anaheim, CA — House of Blues [SOLD OUT] 10.7.2023 Sacramento, CA — AFTERSHOCK*
*FESTIVAL DATES
Meanwhile, album tracks, “Chokehold”, “The Summoning”, “Aqua Regia”, “Granite” and “Vore” have collectively amassed over 85 million streams, whilst standout single, “The Summoning”, has generated some 40 million streams alone, causing the track to trend on Twitter and take the #1 song spot on a host of international Spotify viral charts, as well as being selected as a ‘YouTube Trending Artist On The Rise’, featuring on YouTube’s home page, viewed by millions of people every day.
The unprecedented accolades keep rolling in, between the fact that ST has never played a headline show in the UK that didn’t sell out (a trend now following them around the world), “Aqua Regia” picking up consistent airplay on the Radio One ‘Future Sounds’ show hosted by Clara Amfo, plus huge popstar Demi Lovato sharing Sleep Token’s music with her 153 million Instagram followers, Sleep Token consistently smash boundaries that they refused to acknowledge in the first place.
And even though Sleep Token notoriously do not speak to the press (out of necessity, not ego or gimmick), media can’t help but write about the phenomenon, reporting on the band’s every move; NME note, “Sleep Token offer their fans an entire world to immerse themselves in if they so wish. It’s a place of escapism, and the foundation of a huge fan community that’s dedicated to studying the band’s creativity. While they have the same fervour as any other fandom, there’s still a notable difference.” Whilst Metal Hammer called them “the most exciting band in metal right now.”
Sludge/Death Metal sensations HALFLIGHTED have released a new lyric video for “This Winding Path,” a track taken from their upcoming album Obloquy, which is set to be released via Wormholedeath worldwide.
The song features the words of Virgil’s Aeneid, “Whence is this sudden sheen of weather?”, which explores the human experience of facing unexpected and uncertain situations, and struggling to find meaning and purpose in the face of adversity. Through the track, Halflighted brings to light the vulnerability and fragility of human beliefs and faith, and the ways in which they can be both empowering and deceptive.
The five members of Halflighted are known for their unique blend of musical tastes, which fiercely clash to spawn Sludge-infused songs that explore Gothic undertones, Death Metal forces, Progressive tints, classic Rock drumming, a fair amount of Psychedelia, and many more influences.
The new lyric video for “This Winding Path” is a powerful visual representation of the song’s message, crafted by the talented team at Volume Agency.
Follow Halflighted on Instagram at www.instagram.com/halflightedbandfor updates on their upcoming album release and future performances.
“Obloquy” promises to deliver a truly unique and unforgettable listening experience. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting upcoming release.
The album art has been masterfully designed by Óskart, the band’s guitarist.
Hailing from the Irish capital, NEBULARIS is a three-piece Technical Metal project that encapsulates the essence of Sci-Fi, cinematic film scores, with powerhouse progressive arrangements that exceed expectations.
The band’s debut single, ‘Cataclysm’ is a precursor to their full-length album, currently getting the finishing touches by engineer/producer/musician Ben Wanders [The Enigma Division].
Following the welcoming introduction to the bands debut single in April, Nebularis continue to push the boundaries of expectations with the their latest single, ‘Subnautica’, which flows seamlessly in line with futuristic concept linked to ‘Cataclysm’.
Speaking of ‘Subnauticia’, guitarist Mó Sheerin says: “The intergenerational crew of the colony-ship Sigma have awakened to a harsh reality. The ship’s navigational system Voyager has foreseen the need to refuel, and has chartered a course to a suitable celestial body. Upon awakening, the initial euphoria of reaching a possibly habitable world is crushed; the planet is an ocean world with no land in sight!”
Listen here. Watch official video here. Video by Very Metal Art. Cover art by Mainstagedesign.com
‘Subnautica’ is the second single from Nebularis and is taken from a full-length album which will be released later this year.
Also watch the official video for ‘Cataclysm’ here.
Nebularis are: Vocals: Hytham Martin Guitars: Mó Sheerin Drums: Damian Dziennik Session Bass by Terry McHugh
FROM ASHES TO NEW’s upcoming album BLACKOUT, due July 28 via Better Noise Music, conceptually acts as a prequel to their 2016 debut album DAY ONE and encapsulates the distress of a pre-apocalyptic world; it mirrors the frame of mind the world felt during the 2020 pandemic at which time it was written. The genre-blending group have today (May 19) unveiled a powerful new single from BLACKOUT: “Armageddon,” which focuses on the current state of the world and how the fighting and the division is leading to some of the worst social times in recent history. Stream/download “Armageddon” across all digital platforms HERE.
Watch the apocalyptic-themed music video for “Armageddon,” directed by JOSIAHx (Disturbed, Skillet) below.
FROM ASHES TO NEW deliver a distinctive blend of hard rock, hip-hop, electronic and alternative music which has seen them achieve four Top 10 singles, over 600 million all-time streams and more than 75 million video views to date. The Lancaster, PA-based group recently wrapped up a month-long tour supporting Shinedown and Three Days Grace across the U.S. and will next join Bullet For My Valentine on a week-long jaunt (5/21–28) surrounding their appearance at Sonic Temple festival on May 27 in Columbus, OH. The quartet will continue to hit stages across the country, joining In This Moment, Motionless In White and Fit For A King from July 8 to August 19. Find all upcoming dates and tickets at https://www.fromashestonew.com/tour.
A lucky winner will have the chance to spend the day gaming with FROM ASHES TO NEW and walk away with their own autographed Xbox or Playstation (flights and hotel included), plus receive a pair of VIP tickets to a future From Ashes To New U.S. show of their choice (subject to venue availability) by entering Better Noise’s “Fan Love” fundraiser supporting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund’s “Music’s Mental Health FundHERE.
BLACKOUT Track Listing: 1.Heartache [WATCH] 2. Nightmare [WATCH] 3. Hate Me Too [WATCH] 4. Hope You’re Happy 5. Barely Breathing 6. Dead To Me 7. Monster In Me 8. Echoes 9. Armageddon 10. Legacy 11. Until We Break (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis Mayfire) [WATCH] 12. Broken By Design
FROM ASHES TO NEW Tour Dates: 5/21 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz ^ 5/22 Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live ^ 5/24 Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom ^ 5/27 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple * 5/28 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore ^ 7/8 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena & 7/9 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks & 7/11 Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum & 7/15 Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival * 7/17 East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt & 7/18 Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena & 7/19 Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premiere Center & 7/21 Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center & 7/22 Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark & 7/23 Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewing Company & 7/26 Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort & 7/27 Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles & 7/29 Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park & 7/30 Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park & 8/1 Wichita, KS – Hartman Arena & 8/2 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion & 8/4 Council Bluffs, IA – KIWR’s Rockfest – Westfair Amphitheater & 8/5 Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater & 8/6 Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena & 8/8 Memphis, TN – The Soundstage at Graceland & 8/9 Mobile, AL – Mobile Civic Center Arena & 8/11 Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena & 8/12 Asheville, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Center & 8/13 Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena & 8/15 Evansville, IN – Ford Center & 8/16 Fort Wayne, IN – Allen County War Memorial Expo Center & 8/18 Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion & 8/19 Albany, NY – MVP Arena & *Festival Date ^with Bullet For My Valentine &with In This Moment, Motionless In White & Fit For A King
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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