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WIND ROSE Release Ultimate Dance Remix Of Massive Single “Diggy Diggy Hole”

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With metal shows at a standstill, the dwarven army of WIND ROSE are foraying into yet uncharted territory, leaving their caves to conquer dance halls and the stay-at-home, “solo dance sessions” of those in lockdown. While many bands are coming up with virtual plans to entertain fans, WIND ROSE have flipped the script and taken on a whole new genre!
 
Can’t party with your friends? Feel the beat from your seat! Closed rock clubs and concert venues can’t stop the march of the dwarven army! Expand your musical horizons with the ultimate dance remix of WIND ROSE’s breakthrough single “Diggy Diggy Hole” (over 17.5 million views on Youtube, 9 million on Spotify)! Back in 2019, it was probably the most shouted song on open air festival campgrounds. One year later, the “Diggy Diggy Hole”-Mania enters dancing clubs around the world.
 
“While metal festivals have been cancelled, some disco clubs remain open! We’re not sure why this is allowed, but if we can’t have metal… then… Challenge Accepted!” -WIND ROSE-

Watch the official video for “Diggy Diggy Hole” (Dance Remix) HERE!

After all this is over, the dwarves will take you back where they belong to – straight into the caves through which the rivers of beer, mead and metal flows! Back to drunken nights, tavern brawls, singing and partying until the last dwarf falls. Let them take you to “Drunken Dwarves”:

“We don`t write songs, we smith them against the anvil.” And that`s WIND ROSE in a nutshell! The five-piece that started out in Pisa, Italy in 2009 is no secret to genre connoisseurs thanks to four well-received albums and tours with Gloryhammer, Wintersun, Ensiferum and many more. They have perfected their mixture of heroic steel and folky, mead-drenched anthems in the meantime: party tunes don`t get better than “Diggy Diggy Hole” or “Drunken Dwarves”. Seriously. Counterbalance arrives in shape of epic power metal anthems like “The Art Of War” or “We Were Warriors”, carefully treading the fine line between neck-breaking riffing and dramatic orchestration. Wintersaga is a highly entertaining and unforgettable ride over mountains, snow and ice!

The newest album Wintersaga is available HERE!

KILFEATHER Releases New Single ‘Never Stop’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2020
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K. Kilfeather is an American Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter based out of Las Vegas, NV. He delivers a sound that can best be described as “Psych Garage Punk”.  

Now Kilfeather delivers us a brand-new single Never Stop, out now via  Riot Records. Never Stop has a slight nuance to previous single King Creep by delving into early Corrosion of Conformity territory but still retaining a garage punk vibe with a groove laden edge. 

Kilfeather’s previous single King Creep is an upbeat guitar freak-out spanning a multiverse of punk rock & roll. Adding some dark, deep doomy influences King Creep shifts unpredictably as it winds somewhere in between The Misfits and Black Sabbath.

Stream/buy Never Stop HERE

ABOUT KILFEATHER
Kilfeather is a known multi-instrumentalist but specializes in guitar, vocals, and songwriting. He has written and released over 30 records and counting since 2006 and performs with a power trio under his own name.

Kilfeather’s music has been referred to as “Psych Garage Punk”, a sound that best describes a concoction of Garage Rock & Roll mixed with elements of Punk, Classic Metal, and Pop music.

He has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists and bands all across the west coast such as: Wayne Kramer (MC5), Kyle Gass (Tenacious D), Danny Carey (Tool), Steven Adler (Guns N Roses), HR (Bad Brains), John 5 (Rob Zombie), The Obsessed, Supersuckers, Death Valley Girls, LA Witch, WAAVES, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Vibrators, and many more.

With his latest batch of records, Kilfeather caught the attention of Golden Robot Global Entertainment and was signed to their punk rock division, Riot Records. His new full-length album Island of Forgotten Toys is due out 2020 worldwide on GRGE/Riot.

“Arguably Vegas’ most prolific musician” – Las Vegas Review Journal

“Gritty, breakneck punk rock, taking influence from bands like Motorhead, Misfits and Dead Kennedys” – LV Weekly

DEMONICAL Premiere Music Video “My Kingdom Done”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2020
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Photo credit: Jens Ryden

Swedish death metal tyrants DEMONICAL preview upcoming album  “World Domination” (out October 23rd via Agonia Records) with a new single & music video for album opener “My Kingdom Done”. Watch the video below:

“World Domination” is a gateway to old and new DEMONICAL. The band’s sixth album marks the debut for vocalist Christofer Sätderdal and the return for original drummer Ronnie Bergerstål (2006-2011, 2019-present). There are no major changes to the band’s proven formula of brutal, melodic and insolently Swedish death metal. “World Domination” picks up where 2018’s “Chaos Manifesto” left off, with a touch of extra dynamics and vibrancy that enrich the band’s sound.

DEMONICAL commented: “So here we have it, World Domination; our sixth full-length album and the first one to feature new vocalist. Christofer Sätderdal and new-old drummer Ronnie Bergerstål. World Domination continues the same path as our previous Chaos Manifesto slap, in other words, fierce HM-2 driven Swedish death metal, a ravage combination of brutality, melody and darkness. As always on every album, even this time we tried out some new traces and elements we haven’t explored before and have to say that we are stoked about the final outcome. When it comes to the production, this is clearly our most dynamic and vivid album so far. Not only did we use a different way of recording everything, we went also for a much more energetic and breathing sound closer to how albums were produced in the late 80’s and early 90’s. World Domination was recorded at a few different studios around Sweden, then mixed & mastered by Karl Daniel Lidén – a victorious collaboration we started with on our previous album.”

“World Domination” was recorded in June 2020 at Glashuset and  Sellnoise studios by Johan Hjelm and Jonas Arnberg, with production by DEMONICAL. Mixing and mastering were handled by award winning producer Karl Daniel Lidén (Bloodbath, Katatonia) at Tri-Lamb Studios. The cover artwork was created by Susan Wicher.New band photos were taken by Jens Ryden.

Tracklist:
1. My Kingdom Done 
2. Hellfire Rain
3. Aeons of Death
4. The Thin Darkness 
5. We Stand as One
6. Victorious
7. Slipping Apart
8. Calescent Punishment

Presale: https://agoniarecords.com/demonical

ALESSANDRO DEL VECCHIO Joined VIVALDI METAL PROJECT

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2020
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Alessandro Del Vecchio and Mistheria

Italian top level musician, teacher, songwriter and producer ALESSANDRO DEL VECCHIO has joined All-stars VIVALDI METAL PROJECT.

VIVALDI METAL PROJECT’s mastermind, Mistheria stated:
“Vivaldi Metal Project is truly amazed to feature ALESSANDRO DEL VECCHIO (member in Edge Of Forever, Hardline, JORN), one of the greatest singers, keyboardists, songwriters, and producers, in their second studio album.

Alessandro Del Vecchio has given his contribution, both as singer and lyricist, on the legendary Albinoni’s “Adagio in G minor” as arranged by Mistheria. Alessandro wrote wonderful, passionate, and deep lyrics and, of course, recorded awesome lead and backing vocal tracks.”

Watch below the announcement of Alessandro Del Vecchio on his collaboration with a sneak peek from the studio:

© photos by Alessandro Quadrelli Photography and Melissa Armstrong

Visit https://gogetfunding.com/vmp2 to choose your perk, and to help support the creation of VIVALDI METAL PROJECT’s 2nd studio album.

DORO Releases “Magic Diamonds – Best Of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures” On November 13th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2020
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On November 13th, 2020 Metal Queen DORO proves once again that she literally gives her all when she cares about something. On this November 13, DORO’s own label, Rare Diamonds Productions, will release her long awaited best of album “Magic Diamonds – Best Of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures”.

And that’s what it’s all about: 56 (!) songs on three CDs with a total of almost four(!) hours playing time! An all-around impressive showcase that spans four decades of DORO music and with 20 rock songs, 18 ballads and 18 rare treasures offers everything a fan’s heart desires – and a lot more!

Because: The three CDs will be released in a high-quality box containing a valuable, exclusive DORO perfume called “True At Heart” as well as a “Magic Diamonds” tube scarf!

Doro: “I have been dreaming of my own perfume for many years. Now the time has finally come”.

The fragrance – and therefore also the 3 CD box – is available in two versions: “For Him” and “For Her”.

Of course, vinyl lover DORO makes sure that “Magic Diamonds – Best Of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures” is also available as an official 4 LP version – in colored vinyl.

DORO reveals: “The big vinyl box contains two double LPs and as an encore the “Rare Treasures” bonus CD and a poster. Whichever version of these magical best of boxes you secure, you open a full treasure chest full of mega-hits, powerful off-beat songs, and enchanting ballads with melodies to kneel down; as an encore you will find rare pearls in the form of previously unreleased treasures such as the NYC version of “Prisoner Of Love” or a brand-new re-recording of DORO’s favorite song “Love Me In Black”.

DORO explains: “Since we all miss the concerts so much at the moment, I decided to release great live moments of songs like “Even Angels Cry”, “Rare Diamonds”, “Revenge”, “Raise Your Fist In The Air” as well as a wonderful version of “Make Time For Love” here as well”.

What would a best of album by DORO be without reminiscences of the great friendships DORO has with her colleagues and heroes of heavy metal? And so here DORO delivers fantastic interpretations of Dio’s “Egypt (The Chains Are On)”, Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” and Judas Priest’s “Breaking The Law”. The latter in an orchestral version in duet with Udo Dirkschneider.

In addition, the metal queen presents enchanting duets with her favorite friend Lemmy (“Love Me Forever”), Pete Steele (“Descent”) and Tarja Turunen (“Walking With The Angels”) and serves her great anthems like “Fight” and “She’s Like Thunder”, which she wrote for her friend, boxing world champion Regina Halmich. Not to forget “Warrior Soul”, the movie soundtrack of the movie “Anuk – The Way of the Warrior”, in which DORO played the female lead role, and of which part 2 and part 3 will be released soon.

All in all, an unbeatable package that brings a bright light to dismal November days – true to DORO’s motto in life: “I make music to give people joy, hope and positive energy”. And: “My songs are often based on personal experiences that are also of a spiritual nature – like “1000 Mal Gelebt”, “Undying” or “Fortune Teller”!

You don’t have to be a fortune teller to predict that “Magic Diamonds – Best Of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures” will be celebrated by the fans. And rightly so!

CD 1: Best Of Rock
01. All We Are (“The Fight” Version) 3:00
02. Thunderspell 4:38
03. Burn It Up 2:44
04. I Adore You 3:19
05. Descent (feat. Pete Steele) 4:01
06. You’re My Family 4:14
07. Kiss Me Like A Cobra 3:18
08. Haunted Heart 5:13
09. Raise Your Fist In The Air (New Live Recording “Forever Warriors Forever United” Tour) 3:11
10. Now Or Never (feat. Slash) 3:50
11. The Night Of The Warlock 5:39
12. I Rule The Ruins (Classic Night Orchestra Version) 4:01
13. Fight 4:08
14. Always Live To Win 3:01
15. Breaking The Law (feat. Udo Dirkschneider) 4:21
16. Revenge (New Live Recording “Forever Warriors Forever United” Tour) 4:32
17. Ich will alles 2:24
18. Salvaje 2:46
19. Dedication (I Give My Blood) 3:54
20. Grab The Bull (Last Man Standing) (First Draft – previously unreleased) 4:58

CD 2: Best Of Ballads
01. Für immer (Classic Night Orchestra Version) 4:33
02. Above The Ashes 4:17
03. Love Me In Black (New Recording 2020) 4:48
04. Scarred 4:37
05. Rare Diamond (New Live Recording “Forever Warriors Forever United” Tour) 3:39
06. Make Time For Love (New Live Recording “Forever Warriors Forever United” Tour) 5:24
07. Tausend Mal gelebt (Live) 4:22
08. Fall For Me Again (Live) 4:33
09. Give Me A Reason 4:19
10. Love Me Forever (feat. Lemmy Kilmister) 5:15
11. Angel In The Dark 4:13
12. Walking With The Angels (feat. Tarja Turunen) 4:54
13. Beyond The Trees (New Recording 2020) 2:45
14. Herzblut 4:38
15. Undying (live Unplugged) 3:16
16. Constant Danger (live Unplugged) 3:00
17. Prisoner Of Love (NYC Version – previously unreleased) 4:02
18. Warrior Soul 4:40

CD 3: Rare Treasures
01. THE QUEEN 3:36
02. METAL TANGO (CLASSIC NIGHT ORCHESTRA VERSION) 3:58
03. I RULE THE RUINS (Live) 5:04
04. HELLBOUND (Live) 3:03
05. EVEN ANGELS CRY (Live) 4:32
06. THE FORTUNETELLER (Live) 5:09
07. SAVE MY SOUL (Live) 3:45
08. EGYPT (THE CHAINS ARE ON) 6:10
09. SHE’S LIKE THUNDER 3:50
10. BAD BLOOD (live – feat. Blaze Bayley) 3:29
11. WHENEVER I THINK OF YOU (Live) 4:36
12. MY MAJESTY (Live) 4:22
13. HELLRAISER (Live) 4:20
14. ALLES IST GUT (Live) 4:00
15. LET LOVE RAIN ON ME (Live) 3:54
16. Chained 4:16
17. BLACK ROSE 3:41
18. NOTHING ELSE MATTERS 5:47

HARLOTT Reveal Details For New Album ‘Detritus of the Final Age’, Launch New Single “As We Breach”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2020
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On November 13th, HARLOTT will release their new album, Detritus of the Final Age, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Detritus of the Final Age, the first single, “As We Breach”, can be heard now at:  metalblade.com/harlott – where the record can also be pre-ordered in various formats.

More than 30 years after its inception, thrash refuses to die, and with Australia’s Harlott stoking the fires, the genre is in very good hands. Returning with the follow up to 2017′s mighty Extinction, Detritus Of The Final Age sees them continuing to fight the good fight, delivering a collection of serrated riffs, rampant rhythmic battery and bilious lyrics, hitting hard in all the right places. “For the first time ever, I went into this album with a blank slate,” says vocalist/guitarist Andrew Hudson. “No ideas or requirements, just an empty record ready to be filled with whatever took me. Obviously thrash metal is the wheelhouse of what we do, and it came out pretty thrashy, but it was great to be able to set that aside and explore other avenues.” The result is perhaps the band’s most dynamic release, while holding on tight to that signature Harlott sound that has drawn in a legion of fans from around the world.

Helping to realize the new record, the band’s ranks were refreshed with two new members, Glen Trayhern on drums and Leigh Bartley on guitar. “Both bring their own skills and abilities as well as fresh enthusiasm and ideas. Glen is an absolute machine on the kit and lays a rock solid foundation for us to play to, and Leigh is a weapon on the guitar and such a unique lead writer. I couldn’t have had a better ensemble for this release, and the live show is as violent as ever.” Spending longer writing the record than any of its predecessors, for more than a year Hudson worked on it, experimenting with ideas and styles. Determined to make a record that he would want to listen to – and proudly drawing inspiration from the many bands that have shaped the genre ahead of them – it was integral that he was proud of everything included on the record, and he focused on every aspect of the songs. “Whether its lyrics or riffs or breakdowns, I always make sure that every song has at least one bit that makes you go ‘fuck yeeeeah’. I don’t like the idea of thinking a song or line is ‘good enough’, so I try to make sure the elements of the song are strong enough for them to stand alone outside of the ensemble that they are part of.” The result is “thrash metal with a bit of darkness, a bit of sorrow, a bit of melody and a few hooks thrown in for good measure,” something that Harlott fans will recognize while surely drawing in new listeners.

Detritus of the Final Age track-listing
1. As We Breach
2. Idol Minded
3. Bring on the War
4. Detritus of the Final Age
5. Prime Evil
6. Nemesis
7. Slaughter
8. Grief
9. Miserere of the Dead
10. The Time to Kill Is Now