Swedish industrial cult act DEATHSTARS recently announced their return with new album Everything Destroys You, which is set to be released on May 5th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Fans have eagerly waited for their first release in over eight years, which brings us back to the good old Scandinavian Deathglam and destructive urban party nights.
Today, the band reveals the second album single, ´Midnight Party´. The track is accompanied by a complimentary video – filmed in Stockholm, it depicts the band attending a packed club show, watching a Deathstars female cover band. Hint: this alternative Deathstars might feature some familiar faces…
Frontman Whiplasher Bernadotte comments on the song:
“I wanted to write a kind of worst slash filthy slash dark yet catchy party song and lyrics; something that was bad in a good way – bringing moral downfall up- to – speed al dente.. It’s about those times when you end up binge partying and don´t go to sleep for days, it’s just constantly midnight with the additional clear and present downward spiral and debauchery that eventually makes you go insane. The party that never stops until you collapse. Very different from David Lee Roth-poolpartyrock, to say the least.”
[Photo Credit: Matteo Vdiva Fabbiani for VD Pictures]
There is no way around the most successful German band in modern heavy metal! Following the overwhelming success of their sold-out debut concerts in North America this past weekend, POWERWOLF returns with the impressive new studio track, “No Prayer At Midnight”. The new single is one of six brand new studio tracks on the upcoming special album, Interludium, which will be released on Good Friday.
The premier quality, cinematic official music video impresses once again with striking imagery and provides the perfect backdrop for “No Prayer At Midnight”. In a gloomy, sacral atmosphere, high priest Attila Dorn watches over his flock before sin awakens at midnight.
POWERWOLF are undoubtedly one of the most celebrated and successful heavy metal bands of the last decade. Multiple #1 album chart entries, nine gold and platinum records, huge sold-out arena shows, as well as headline slots at the biggest festivals have paved their way. In less than 20 years of band history, POWERWOLF has made it to the very highest league of heavy metal.
Just in time for the highest Christian holiday, Easter 2023, another highlight of the band’s discography, Interludium, will be released on April 7, 2023. The new release features six new studio tracks, including the single “Sainted By The Storm”, which was already celebrated on the band’s exhilarating Wolfsnächte 2022 headline tour, as well as one of the most intense tracks in the band’s history, “My Will Be Done”. Interludium also features gems and rarities from the band’s history, such as “Midnight Madonna” and “Living On A Nightmare”.
Tracklisting Interludium: 1. Wolves Of War 2. Sainted by the Storm 3. No Prayer At Midnight 4. My Will Be Done 5. Altars On Fire 6. Wolfborn 7. Stronger Than The Sacrament 8. Living On A Nightmare 9. Midnight Madonna 10. Bête du Gévaudan
One day before the release of Interludium, POWERWOLF will celebrate Easter with their devotees at Palladium in Cologne. The album release show will be a once in a lifetime experience for each POWERWOLF fan!
North America Shows 2023: 20.03.23 US – Dallas, TX / The Factory In The Deep Ellum 22.03.23 US – Denver, CO / The Ogden Theatre 24.03.23 US – San Francisco, CA / Regency Ballroom 25.03.23 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Wiltern
Exclusive “Interludium” Release Show: 06.04.23 DE – Cologne / Palladium
Festival Shows 2023: 02.-04.06.23 CZ – Pilzen / Metalfest 04.06.23 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Open Air 06.06.23 RO – Bukarest / Romexpo 07.-10.06.23 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock Festival 17.06.23 FR – Clisson / Hellfest 22.-24.06.23 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock 28.06.-01.07.23 ES – Galicia / Resurrection Fest 15.07.23 DE – Saarbrücken / SB Open Air 11.-13.08.23 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz 16.-18.08.23 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze 17.-19.08.23 DE – Sulingen / Reload Festival 26.08.23 DE – Gießen / Gießener Kultursommer
POWERWOLF are: Attila Dorn – vocals Falk Maria Schlegel – organ Charles Greywolf – guitar Matthew Greywolf – guitar Roel van Helden – drums
Modern symphonic metal band AD INFINITUM entices its audience with their latest single “From The Ashes”. The track marks the next stunning offering, cut from their upcoming third album, Chapter III – Downfall, set to be released on March 31, 2023. AD INFINITUM has already gained millions of views on their previous videos worldwide, and vocalist Melissa Bonny leads the way in creating a unique, fresh sound that challenges genre boundaries. AD INFINITUM’s music is sure to captivate and thrill listeners with its powerful emotions and exciting energy.
The new hit, “From The Ashes”, crashes in with a grandiose guitar solo that sets the tone for an epic experience. Melissa Bonny’s captivating vocals in the verses and powerful choruses will undoubtedly charm and energize the audience. The distorted guitars provide an electrifying atmosphere, especially during the intense djent-filled breakdown leading to the mighty finale. Experience the stunning resonance of this song’s modern sound, guaranteed to turn heads and win over legions of new fans. The haunting and heavy ambience of “From The Ashes” is artfully complemented by a powerful and bombastic music video that magnifies the impact of this incredible track. “From The Ashes” is now available for streaming worldwide on all major platforms.
AD INFINITUM on “From The Ashes”: “As the release of our third album Chapter III – Downfall approaches, we are proud to reveal a more progressive creation, together with a video that symbolizes the rebirth of the phoenix, rising again from the ashes. This video definitely warms up the room by a few degrees. Don’t try this at home, kids!”
Chapter III – Downfall bewitches with an innovative sound full of soaring melodic splendor juxtaposed against brooding, dark and even gothic heaviness. Exploring concepts of Ancient Egyptian history and mythology, AD INFINITUM melds a perfect balance of storytelling and technically sophisticated songwriting, spreading their wings in both areas of production and lyricism. Charging instrumentals, pounding drums, chunky, grooving riffs, mind-boggling solos and enchanting orchestrations build the band’s unique world of sound as frontwoman-to-watch Melissa Bonny’s soul-stirring cleans and haunting growls put her incredible vocal range on display – dropping jaws with each line.
Produced by AD INFINITUM and Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Chapter III – Downfall showcases that this up-and-coming quartet can effortlessly turn the genre upside down, gracing it with contemporary vibes without forgoing their signature metal origins, and thrilling all metal fans as they rise to the top!
AD INFINITUM add: “The word is out, Chapter III – Downfall is on its way! For this album, we explored stories and legends of Ancient Egypt with, as star character and main inspiration, Cleopatra. We added some extra dimension and sounds to our signature AD INFINITUM sound to create an extra dimension, transporting the listener to mystical landscapes of another era. We are beyond excited to start to unveil this new record!“
Opening track “Eternal Rains” immediately catches your breath with a captivating chorus, followed by electric “Upside Down”. “From The Ashes” impresses with reminiscence of artists like Meshuggah, proving that AD INFINITUM never fails to deliver surprises. “Under The Burning Skies” directs its haunting vocals towards the horizon, unfolding into an intense mid-tempo ballad shortly after. As a special treat, AD INFINITUM welcomes Chrigel Glanzmann of Eluveitie, who provides his voice for the atmospheric monologue introduction on “Legends”, paving the way for a touch of Middle Eastern-inspired djent flavor.
Tracklist:
Eternal Rains
Upside Down
Seth
From The Ashes
Somewhere Better
The Underworld
Ravenous
Under The Burning Skies
Architect Of Paradise
The Serpent’s Downfall
New Dawn
Legends (Featuring Chrigel Glanzmann)
AD INFINITUM are: Melissa Bonny – Vocals Adrian Thessenvitz – Guitars Korbinian Benedict – Bass Niklas Müller – Drums
ANDRZEJ CITOWICZ– Polish Cairo-based guitarist and songwriter, former recording artist for Down Boys Records (record label belonging to Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon from Warrant band) and also ex-guitarist for T.A.C.E. Project – released unexpected new, very progressive metal title song from the upcoming album: “NeverEnding Storms” (Trickster Mix) (under the moniker CITOVITZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY).
“NeverEnding Storms is about hitting rock bottom again and again. It is about the illusion and delusion. Well… Life is the biggest trickster but… so am I. Also with my music-“ says Citowicz. ”Title song also starring… my Wife as background voiceover”.
Stream the single here:
Music / Guitars/ Drums : Andrzej Citowicz Keys & FX: Andrzej Citowicz Bass: Patryk Szymański Voiceover: Shereen Shoukry-Citowicz Mixed & Engineered by Andrzej Citowicz
You can find the new Citowicz single (under moniker of Citovitz and The Fireflies of February) on all leading streaming portals (Spotify, Amazon, etc.) and also on Youtube Music.
New album should be release in the middle of this year.
Just recently CITOVITZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY released earlier 80s vibes single “I’d Die For Her, She Lives For Me”, in case you missed, stream it at https://youtu.be/DQFtq5x-BZ0
Earlier Citowicz revealed on the new album, “It will certainly be a continuation of the already chosen musical path. Maybe more organic playing, longer songs… Also the new Album will be without any embellishments nor polishing. A journey to the 80s but with a taste of grunge”-Citowicz continues “Without a plan, without knowing whether the song will appear in a finalized version in the new album. It appears that I just write a lot. A gift and a curse perhaps!”
In December 2022, CITOVITZ AND THE FIREFLIES OF FEBRUARY released their special “Winter Songs” EP featuring 5 guitar, instrumental songs, available worldwide on all digital platforms!
Prior to their upcoming guest slot with Glenn Hughes in the UK this October, celebrated Montreal rock’n’roll band THE DAMN TRUTH are pleased to announce they will embark on an 8-date UK Tour in July and August 2023, including a special performance at Steelhouse Festival on Saturday 29th July.
The band consisting of Lee-La Baum (vocals, guitar), Tom Shemer (guitar), PY Letellier (bass) and Dave Traina (drums) will play London O2 Islington Academy (July 21), Shoreham Ropetackle (July 22), Leicester Musician (July 25), Buckley Tivoli (July 27), Leek Foxlowe Arts (July 28), Steelhouse Festival(July 29), Sheffield Greystones (July 30), and Milton Keynes Stables (August 1).
Photo by Mikael Theimer
“The Damn Truth’s ‘This Is Who We Are Now’ single is a powerful statement with a chorus bigger than a bus and a guitar solo that absolutely soars.” – Classic Rock
In 2021, the band released their critically acclaimed album “Now or Nowhere.” Produced by legendary Grammy Award winning Bob Rock (who will also be at the helm of their next release), the album is available from www.thedamntruth.com.
The Damn Truth have experienced considerable success at radio airplay in the UK including ten weeks of high rotation for their previous single “This Is Who We Are Now” on Planet Rock and a spot play on BBC Radio 2’s Rock Show with Johnnie Walker. On several occasions, the band won Tracks of the Week on Classic Rock’s Louder Sound.
The band have been championed by the British music press with extensive magazine coverage in Classic Rock, Blues Matters, Guitarist, Powerplay, Guitar Techniques, Record Collector, Fireworks, Blues in Britain, Hard Rock Hell, MNPR, Rolling Stone (France), and R’N’R Magazine.
“Don’t get me wrong, it’s an honour to open for rock and roll royalty but the magic of The Damn Truth is best experienced uncut, in our full set,” says TDT’s lead singer and guitarist, Lee-La Baum. “Our connection with our audiences is the most important thing so don’t miss us in these intimate headline settings!”
“The Damn Truth are a fresh revivalism of the psyche music scene from the mid 60’s,” says Jeff Laufer, editor of the Californian website, Rock Bands of LA. “Critics and fans alike praise their regeneration of the hard rock sound and values.”
“Bob Rock found a spirit within the band that he hadn’t experienced for many years,” continues Jeff. “He saw something special… an artist with burning talent that needed the right direction to break wide open…like lightning in a bottle.”
“The production by the legendary Bob Rock capturing the essence of what the band have without damaging the humanness at its core. The drums thunder, the bass throbs, the guitar alone could wreak havoc to the solar system and the vocals of Lee-La Baum control the storm, a commanding presence over the hurricane.” – Metal Planet Music
Six tracks on the new album “Now or Nowhere” were produced by legendary Grammy Award winning Bob Rock (Metallica, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, The Cult, The Offspring) at Bryan Adams’ recording studio “The Warehouse” in Vancouver.
“Now or Nowhere” chronicles the band as they navigate life, love, and everything else in a world gone seemingly upside down and sideways during the past year they were unable to finish the album with Bob because of COVID-19 restrictions, the band recorded the remaining three songs with help from Juno Award-winning producer Jean Massicotte who mixed “Everything Fades”; and the rest of the mixing was done by Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton), Nick DiDia (Bruce Springsteen, Rage Against The Machine), and Mike Plotnikoff (Van Halen, Cranberries).
The Damn Truth have extensively toured Europe and North America and opened tours for Z.Z.Top (and partied with Billy Gibbons in his pyjamas), the Sheepdogs, Styx, and Rival Sons, and were also special guests on Joe Bonamassa’s worldwide 2021 Keeping The Blues Alive Stream-A-Thon.
They sold out the legendary Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles, sold out the Corona Theatre in their hometown of Montreal, and had one of their videos featured on the official Janis Joplin Facebook page. It’s a culmination of a lot of blood, sweat and tears that’s come fruition with “Now or Nowhere”.
On April 7, 2023, HEATHEN FORAY will release their new album Oathbreaker via Massacre Records. Following a previously-shared album single “Leben”, today, the neo-pagan death metal band revealed a second song taken of their forthcoming offering!
The band comments:
“The third track on our album “Ahnenreih” (Eng.: Line of ancestors) might be the most personal track the band has ever recorded. We collected stories and quotes from passed away relatives and combined them into a heart-wrenching song that shows us that we all stand on the shoulders of giants. We have used our native local dialect of Styrian-German to express our emotions as undiluted as possible. Musically we also look back at our roots and deliver the folkiest song on the whole album.”
HEATHEN FORAY began their journey with the ambition to blend the heaviness of death metal with lighthearted and catchy melodies that will stay in your mind long after you heard them. This authentic mix, seasoned with folk music elements, paid off as the band’s sing-along themes and skull splitting riffs earned them a following of underground metal fans and media taste-makers.
Whereas other bands in the general vicinity of this genre mix tend to dress up in medieval clothing or play Vikings on stage, HEATHEN FORAY made a clear statement that their kinship with the Pagan ways is a modern interpretation of them. What else is a modern Pagan than an activist for a cleaner environment, sustainable living, and social solidarity? This led to their music often being described as “neo pagan metal” and their songs being advocates against climate-change and oppression.
The band’s new album Oathbreaker embraces these ideas both lyrically and musically. The album sees the band return to their melodic and uplifting musical roots that will remind fans much more of earlier albums like “The Passage” and “Armored Bards” rather than the much darker “Weltenwandel” from 2020. Oathbreaker was produced by Jürgen Brüder & Adam Train, and was mixed/mastered by Adam Train. Slated for a release on April 7, 2023, the album pre-sale is available via Massacre Records at THIS LOCATION!
Oathbreaker track listing:
Oathbreaker
Leben
Ahnenreih
Heimdalls Spross
Allvoll
1000 Years Of Human Flesh
Raiment
Covenant Of Swords
HEATHEN FORAY Live: 18.-19.05.2023 AT Wien – Viper Room (Heathen Gathering) 23.-24.06.2023 SI Trbovlje – Cahn Fest
HEATHEN FORAY is: Robert Schroll – Vocals Jürgen Brüder – Guitars Alex Wildinger – Guitars Max Wildinger – Bass Markus “Puma” Kügerl – Drums
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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