Multinational All Star Death Metal Kings SIEGE OF POWER have set February 17th as release date for their new full-length “This Is Tomorrow“!
The band has now released the 2nd single of the album, please surf over to: youtu.be/3DlvlsQsPcM – to check out the visualizer for ‘The Devil’s Grasp’!
Make sure to check out the visualizer for the first single ‘Force Fed Fear’ which can be viewed at: metalblade.com/siegeofpower– where “This Is Tomorrow” can also be pre-ordered in various formats.
Siege Of Power consists of Chris Reifert (Autopsy) on vocals, Paul Baayens (Asphyx) on guitars, Theo van Eekelen (ex-Hail Of Bullets) on bass and Bob Bagchus (ex-Asphyx) on drums.
“We still like the debut ‚Warning Blast’ a lot but after a few years we started talking about doing another album and then we realized we had to be more serious. So we started writing 11 songs – all killers, no fillers!“, comments drummer Bob Bagchus. “Most of our inspriation on this album came from old school bands like Venom, Bathory, Slayer and even Black Sabbath. Combined with our own personal style we have for decades, of course.”
“This Is Tomorrow” is a tad darker than “Warning Blast” and that’s not all. Chris Reifert’s vocals are a lot more diverse giving each song it’s own identity. It’s a straight forward, rough metal album with good, old 80s vibes and reflects the dark times we are living in these days.
The album was recorded at Toneshed studios and mixed/mastered by Erwin Hermsen. The stunning artwork was created by Roberto Toderico.
Siege Of Power started in 2013 -under the moniker First Class Elite – as a project without any expectations. Shortly after releasing a split album it was left for dead, buried and almost forgotten until the rotten corpse was exhumed in 2017. This resulted in 19 no-nonsense extreme metal tracks mixed with several doomdozers and the debut album “Warning Blast”.
“This Is Tomorrow” track listing 01. Force Fed Fear 02. Sinister Christians 03. Scavengers 04. Zero Containment 05. Ghosts of Humanity 06. As the World Crumbles 07. Oblivion 08. Deeper Wounds 09. The Devil’s Grasp 10. No Salvation 11. This Is Tomorrow
Today, the three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25x Billboard chart-topper JOE BONAMASSA has announced Tales Of Time, a sprawling and expansive live concert film and album featuring material from his latest #1 studio album, Time Clocks. Filmed at the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in August 2022, with a stunning visual backdrop that served to highlight the beauty of the music, Tales Of Time captures a stratospheric performance by the blues-rock titan, as his virtuoso guitar style and unique technique and flair elevate the evening to an almost heavenly high.
This incredible undertaking is produced by long-time collaborator and producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Journey). Tales Of Time will be released April 14th worldwide via Bonamassa’s J&R Adventures in CD/DVD, CD/BR, vinyl, and digital formats. To Pre-order, please visit https://lnk.to/joebonamassa. Watch the official music video of the first single “The Loyal Kind” below.
“This live show represents our most progressive and largest production to date focusing on my most ambitious studio album to date “Time Clocks.” The iconic Kevin Shirley once again has produced both wonderful music and a wonderful visual. My band was a force of nature on this show and it truly was a special night.” – Joe Bonamassa
Cited by Guitar World as “arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa is known for taking risks and venturing into uncharted territory throughout his wide-ranging career. His latest studio album ‘Time Clocks’ marked his most raw, rocking studio album yet, with American Songwriter sharing, “Bonamassa pushes into fresh territory while staying within a blues-based framework,” and “there is more than enough proof in this sprawling set that Bonamassa doesn’t intend to rest on his laurels or take his star status in the blues-rock genre for granted.”
The announcement of ‘Tales Of Time’ comes on the heels of Bonamassa’s U.S. Spring Tour 2023, which kicks off in Charleston, West Virginia on February 15th before winding its way throughout the Midwest and East Coast. The Spring tour will conclude with Bonamassa’s sold out Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea VIII, set for March 13-17, 2023, departing from Miami, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The festival line-up includes legendary artists like Little Feat, Dion, Bobby Rush, Robert Randolph Band, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Jimmy Vivino, and more. KTBA at Sea is one of the largest fundraisers for Bonamassa’s Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation, aiding in its mission to promote music education by providing grants and resources to schools and musicians in need.
Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman also recently announced the launch of Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Journeyman provides the infrastructure needed to jumpstart the careers of exceptional independent artists, who are too often overlooked by the major labels or concert promoters while circumventing the resistance of typical “gatekeepers” who don’t support indie acts. “I wanted to take what I’ve had to learn the hard way to create a company that could make navigating this process a little easier,” Bonamassa explains.
For more information on ‘Tales Of Time’ and to purchase tickets to Bonamassa’s upcoming tour, please visit https://jbonamassa.com
TODD LA TORRE sends a new video message to his fans, talking about the various formats of the upcoming European release of his debut album “Rejoice in the Suffering”! In this video, the Queensrÿche front-man showcases different physical format variations that will be released by ROAR! Rock of Angels Records on April 21st, 2023!
Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of Italian doom/black outfit PONTE DEL DIAVOLO!
The band was born in Turin in the winter of 2020 and offer a Doom/Black metal sound with old school roots blended with a modern and outside of the box background. The female voice, with strong dark wave influences, is the lyric corpus of this heavily esoteric influenced project. For a glimpse of things to come, check out the band’s previous EP’s HERE.
PONTE DEL DIAVOLO comment on the signing: “We are honoured and proud to join the Season of mist family. Three years from the start of this adventure we have closed a trilogy of EPs that was well received beyond our expectations and gave us a lot of satisfactions. We are determined to keep our musical concept with real demonic connotations, in the purest and freest sense of the term. On our first record you will hear something new, authentic, and truly profound.”
PONTE DEL DIAVOLO was born in Turin in the winter of 2020. The band proposes a Doom/Black metal sound with old school roots blended with a modern and outside of the box background. The female voice, with strong dark wave influences, is the lyric corpus of this heavily esoteric influenced project. The solid presence of two basses creates the massive foundation for the rhythmic guitar while everything is marked by a raw and dynamic drumming. This odd and rare combination builds the unique atmosphere of PONTE DEL DIAVOLO.
“Mystery of Mystery / Secret live session” is the quintet’s debut EP, recorded live and without editing at Dracma Studio with L’Ossario in Turin, March 6, 2020.
“Sancta Menstruis” is the second EP, recorded at Deepest Sea Studio in Turin, by Danilo Battocchio, December 2021. The first song published is “The Unborn”, on February 21, 2022.
“Ave Scintilla!” is the third EP, recorded at L’Ossario Studio in Turin, July 31, 2022.
In February 2023 the band started the recordings of the first full length album which will be released by Season of Mist.
PONTE DEL DIAVOLO Live 18 Mar 23 Torino (IT) Bunker (Burning Tower Feast) 10 Apr 23 Treviso (IT) Maximum Festival 10 Jun 23 Vicenza (IT) Revolution Live Club (+Gaerea) 11 Jun 23 Torino (IT) Ziggy Club (+Gaerea)
Ozzy Osbourne has issued, via his official Facebook-page, the following statement:
“This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine.
My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak.
I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn’t deal with the travel required. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really FUCKS ME UP, more than you will ever know.
Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country.
I want to thank my family……my band…….my crew……my longtime friends, Judas Priest, and of course, my fans for their endless dedication, loyalty, and support, and for giving me the life that I never ever dreamed I would have.
I love you all…”
Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase.
As the harsh winter days finally begin to get longer, that means more time to party – and who better to jam with than party-polka masters RUSSKAJA! The band promises to put some major pep in your step with their new studio album, Turbo Polka Party, out this Friday, February 3, 2023 via Napalm Records. Delivering a wild mixture of ska, punk and polka, the new album is also infused with unbridled metal beats as they return to heavier sounds.
With their new single “Paschli“ [ENG: let’s go], RUSSKAJA will have you dancing in no time! Together, the multitalented musicians blend energetic ska and reggae influences driven by head-bopping metal riffs. The Austrians with Ukrainian and Russian roots not only demonstrate their linguistic skills, but also unload all the energy they captured on Turbo Polka Party in the official music video!
Guitarist, songwriter and producer Engel Mayr about “Paschli“: “Get on the desk, clap your hands and shake like crazy! “Paschli” rocks from start to finish and fires up the Turbo Polka Party with a mix of polka, metal & ska in three languages. Horns up everybody and scream “yeees”!!!!!”
Although they are one of the most entertaining bands in rock, RUSSKAJA have never strayed away from clear political statements. The band, known for utilizing Soviet imagery as a nod to their cultural background, sends a clear sign against war – calling for peace and humanity on Turbo Polka Party. This message is particularly emphasized on “No Borders” – reflective of the cries for peace RUSSKAJA stated in the wake of the Ukrainian/Russian tensions flaring in the beginning of 2022.
The band has also produced a special “No Borders” shirt, and will donate 100% of proceeds earned from its sale to the charity organization “Volkshilfe”, benefitting Ukrainian refugees. The shirt is available together with the Special Edition autograph card “No Borders”, which is signed by the entire band, and can be purchased via RUSSKAJA’s website.
Olga von der Wolga (feat. Micha Rhein – In Extremo)
Paschli
New Life
Vozdukh (feat. Benji Webbe – Skindred)
Senales (feat. Le Fly)
Last Christmas
Baila
Turbopolka
RUSSKAJA undoubtedly master the tightrope act between clear messages and entertainment. With “Russki Style”, they show themselves on well-tread paths. But a party can’t happen without friends! Micha Rhein from In Extremo finds a place on the wistful “Olga von der Wolga”, while Skindred singer Benji Webbe supports the rousing reggae metal track “Vozdukh” and Hamburg dance act Le Fly convinces with exotic groove on the German-Spanish song “Senales”. Even the Wham hit “Last Christmas” is not safe from RUSSKAJA.
RUSSKAJA live: Touring relentlessly while still rocking stages on TV as the house band on the prestigious “Willkommen Österreich” – RUSSKAJA’s Turbo Ska Punk is unstoppable and develops with each new album! It’s time to dance and toast to an unforgettable time together with RUSSKAJA.
On release date, February 3, 2023, RUSSKAJA will celebrate with an exclusive release party, taking place at vinyl pressing plant and event space Austrovinyl in Fehring, Austria. In addition to enjoying a concert from the polka-party masters, the new album can be purchased there, directly from the pressing plant, and singer Georgij Makazaria will set the tone with a special DJ set! Get your tickets for the release party HERE!
Turbo Polka Party Release Party: 03.02.23 AT – Fehring / Austrovinyl Werk2
Turbo Polka Party Tour 2023 w/ Paddy & The Rats, Bloodsucking Zombies from outer Space 23.02.23 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch 24.02.23 DE – Munich / Backstage 25.02.23 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik 26.02.23 AT – Dornbirn / Conrad Sohm 28.02.23 DE – Leipzig / Werk 2, Halle D 01.03.23 DE – Jena / F-Haus 02.03.23 DE – Hanover / Musikzentrum 03.03.23 DE – Cologne / Kantine 04.03.23 DE – Hamburg / Grünspan 05.03.23 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater 08.03.23 AT – Linz / Posthof 09.03.23 DE – Bochum / Zeche 10.03.23 DE – Frankfurt am Main / Batschkapp 11.03.23 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann 23.03.23 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse 24.03.23 AT – Graz / PPC 25.03.23 AT – Vienna / Arena 30.03.23 UK – London / Omeara 01.04.23 UK – Manchester / Deaf Institute 02.04.23 UK – Glasgow / Stereo 03.04.23 IE – Dublin / The Grand Social 04.04.23 UK – Bristol / Lost Horizon 06.04.23 FR – Villeurbanne / CCO 07.04.23 FR – Fontenay-le-Compte / Festival On N’a Plus 20 ans 08.04.23 FR – Paris / Petit Bain 09.04.23 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat
RUSSKAJA are: Georgij Makazaria – Vocals Engel Mayr – Guitars, Vocals Hg Gutternigg – Potete, Tuba Mario Stübler – Drums Nico Loro Ravenni – Sax Dimitrij Miller – Bass Lea-Sophie Fischer – Violin
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