Experience the extraordinary force and captivating stage presence of YLISIA in their stunning performance of “Pain” at Nobel Leiden.
The band has once again proven they are a powerhouse of live performance! Liesbeth is emerging as one of the most exciting talents in symphonic metal, captivating audiences with every note. She is brilliantly backed by the sensational George van Olffen on keyboards, the electrifying riffs of Martijn de Zeeuw on guitar, the thunderous grooves of Tim Hoogervorst on bass, and the unstoppable energy of Eva Levina on drums. Together, they create an unforgettable live experience!
“Pain” is a track taken from the band’s album “Underneath” out via Wormholedeath.
Ylisia’s music is a clever blend of powerful vocals, catchy melodies, and driving rhythms, drawing inspiration from legendary acts like The Gathering, Evanescence, Within Temptation, and Kate Bush. Since their formation in 2021, the band has captivated audiences with their dynamic live shows, performing at renowned festivals like FemME, Bevrijdingfestival Wageningen, and Nieuwveen Live.
“Underneath” is more than just a symphonic metal album—it’s a deeply personal expression of emotion. Built around the compositions of keyboardist George van Olffen, the record captures two decades of musical ideas, coming to life with the current lineup formed in 2021. Tracks like “September,” “Pain,” and “Underneath” showcase different sides of the band: from heavy rock to catchy choruses and atmospheric bridges. Meanwhile, songs like “Free,” written by vocalist Liesbeth Cordia after the tragic loss of her brother, bring raw emotion to the forefront of the album. “Underneath” was meticulously mixed and mastered by Daan Janzing, ensuring a sound that strikes the perfect balance between heaviness and melody. The stunning artwork of Gogo Malone completes the package.
Poland’s pioneering and leading Progressive Rock band RIVERSIDE have recently announced their definitive live album release, “Live ID.”. Recorded on June 1st, 2024 at COS Torwar in Warsaw, “Live ID.” culminates the “ID.Entity” album cycle with a massive live rendition of 12 songs across over 110 minutes playing time and will be released worldwide via InsideOutMusic on January 24th, 2025.
RIVERSIDE’s vocalist/bass-player and main songwriter Mariusz Duda comments about the upcoming live release as follows:
“I would argue that RIVERSIDE always come across better in concerts than on studio albums. In fact, it’s only during live performances that our songs gain their full potential. What’s more, some song arrangements are much better in live versions than in studio recordings. There are a lot of nuances, quirks, and, above all, explanations of what RIVERSIDE’s music is all about. That’s why “Live ID.” is not just an ordinary live album. It’s an album that reveals the band’s true identity.“
“Live ID.” not only contains thrilling performances of songs off RIVERSIDE’s latest and much acclaimed 2023 studio album “ID.Entity”, but also re-visits catalogue favourites in a compelling way, once more stressing the band’s unique stance and relevance within the current progressive music scene.
For a next taste of “Live ID.”, check out the release’s second single “Friend Or Foe? (Live ID.)” out now across all digital platforms, or check out the live-clip taken from the live Blu-ray, directed by Paul Green, here:
The video for the release’s first single “Landmine Blast (Live ID.)” can also still be seen here: https://youtu.be/zJJC7QysRp0
“Live ID.” Will be made available as Ltd. 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak (With 24page booklet and the Blu-ray comes with stereo and 5.1 audio options for the live-show, plus a special “Behind the Scenes” feature), Gatefold 3LP on 180g vinyl with 8page LP-Booklet or as Digital album.
Here is the complete tracklisting of the show and release formats:
RIVERSIDE – “Live ID.”:
CD1 (48:04): 1. #Addicted (Live ID.) (07:51) 2. Panic Room (Live ID.) (04:40) 3. Landmine Blast (Live ID.) (07:28) 4. Big Tech Brother (Live ID.) (08:11) 5. Lost (Live ID.) (06:56) 6. Left Out (Live ID.) (12:53)
CD2 (64:20): 1. Post-Truth (Live ID.) (06:40) 2. The Place Where I Belong (Live ID.) (15:45) 3. Egoist Hedonist (Live ID.) (11:12) 4. Friend or Foe? (Live ID.) (08:46) 5. Self-Aware (Live ID.) (09:45) 6. Conceiving You (Live ID.) (12:07)
Blu-ray (140:04): – Live Show (125:02): 1. #Addicted (Live ID.) (07:50) 2. Panic Room (Live ID.) (07:21) 3. Landmine Blast (Live ID.) (07:26) 4. Big Tech Brother (Live ID.) (08:18) 5. Lost (Live ID.) (09:51) 6. Left Out (Live ID.) (15:52) 7. Post-Truth (Live ID.) (06:43) 8. The Place Where I Belong (Live ID.) (15:47) 9. Egoist Hedonist (Live ID.) (11:10) 10. Friend or Foe? (Live ID.) (08:28) 11. Self-Aware (Live ID.) (11:12) 12. Conceiving You (Live ID.) (11:36) – Behind The Scenes Documentary (15:02)
“Live ID.” will also be available as Gatefold 3LP on 180g vinyl with 8page LP-Booklet in the following variants: – Gatefold black 3LP / Unlimited – Gatefold lilac 3LP / Limited to 400x copies, available from JPC & Burning Shed – Gatefold blue 3LP / Limited to 500x copies, available from insideoutshop.de & various other retailers
And the vinyl will come with the following track-listing:
RIVERSIDE’s latest, 8th studio album “ID.Entity” was released in early 2023 and achieved outstanding international sales chart entries upon release as follows: Germany: # 4, Poland: # 2, Switzerland: # 6, The Netherlands: # 9, Finland: # 14, Austria: # 22, Belgium: # 97, France: # 155, UK: # 89, UK / Rock Charts: # 3, USA / Top New Artist Albums: # 7, USA / Current Album Sales: # 61, USA / Hard Music Albums: # 9, USA / Current Rock Albums: # 20.
You can check out the singles/videos off “ID.Entity” here:
THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA is a swing band formed in 1992 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer. Their debut self titled album was released in 1994, and was followed up in 1996 with Guitar Slinger. In 1998, for their breakout album The Dirty Boogie, the group covered Louis Prima’s “Jump, Jive An’ Wail”, which originally appeared on Prima’s 1957 album The Wildest! and found themselves with a runaway hit! The album’s success led to a massive tour which ran from fall of 1998 through the summer of 1999, including a performance at the infamous Woodstock 1999. The Dirty Boogie’s success was capped off with a Grammy win for Brian’s version of “Sleepwalk” for Best Pop Instrumental in 1999. That would just be the first Grammy that Brian would bring home with the Orchestra.
With the success of the recent Guitar Slinger and The Dirty Boogie reissues from the Brian Setzer Orchestra we are now excited to announce for the first time on vinyl since 2000, Vavoom!. Remastered on 180g vinyl in two amazing Limited-Edition Colors. There are only 300 of The Americano and 700 of the Caravan Yellow. Vavoom! is the fourth release from the Brian Setzer Orchestra featuring “Pennsylvania 6-5000” and “Getting’ In the Mood”. Setzer uses his Rock-a-Billy style in league with some of the best standards from the big band era to produce some very cool finger snapping, get-up-and-dance tunes.
Watch “Getting’ In the Mood” here:
Vavoom! continues Setzer’s interpretation of the swing era, and he has made classic songs of a bygone era accessible again to a new audience, with classics like “Mack The Knife”, and “Caravan” which won him a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 2001 for his arrangement.
Tracklist: 1 Pennsylvania 6-5000 2 Jumpin’ East Of Java 3 Americano 4 If You Can’t Rock Me 5 Gettin’ In The Mood 6 Drive Like Lightning (Crash Like Thunder) 7 Mack The Knife 8 Caravan 9 The Footloose Doll 10 From Here To Eternity 11 That’s The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes 12 ’49 Mercury Blues 13 Jukebox 14 Gloria
By Norse Music is happy to announce a new partnership with Norwegian indie folk rockband MÍO!
The 6-piece collective is known for their ability to blend atmospheric soundscapes with captivating melodies. Their music is deeply emotional, drawing on the introspective qualities of Scandinavian folk while infusing it with the raw energy of modern rock. With a unique sound that resonates with listeners on a personal level, Mío continues to carve out their own space in the music scene, captivating fans both at home and internationally.
Vocalist Dionisia from MÍO states: “We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with By Norse – a record label we deeply respect. It is an honor to work together and represent a label that shares the passion for Nordic music and a team that works to bring folk music out to the rest of the world. We have always felt like outsiders in many ways, but now that we have become part of the By Norse family – it feels like coming home to people who truly understand us, our musical vision, and our identity. This marks the beginning of an amazing partnership!”
MélanieDuperrex, Label Director of By Norse adds: “It is with great pleasure that we welcome MÍO to the By Norse Family! Their unique and inspired blend of Punk, Rock and Folk music took us all by storm, and there is very little doubt that the raw energy and force emanating from their music will let anyone indifferent. We are very proud to collaborate with talented and forward-thinking underground artists such as MÍO and to be the home of their boundaries-pushing art!“
MÍO will release their album this spring via By Norse Music.
Members: Dionisia Fjelldalen (vocals) Maja Hveding Styffe (fiddle, Hardanger fiddle) Hennie Hagen Johnsen (piano, accordion, key harp, flute and more) Jakob Nome (guitar) Marianne Friisberg Larssen (bass) Eilif Hallingstad Finnseth (drums, percussion)
APOCALYPSE ORCHESTRA release their third single ‘Saint Yersinia’, taken from upcoming new album “A Plague upon Thee” to be released February 14th 2025 via Despotz Records.
Apocalypse Orchestra is a Swedish metal band that masterfully blends medieval melodies with the crushing power of doom metal, creating an epic and atmospheric soundscape that transports listeners to a distant past.
Formed in Gävle, Sweden 2013, the band is known for fusing traditional folk instruments, such as the hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, and mandolas, with heavy, distorted guitars and thunderous drums. With their debut album “The End Is Nigh” (2017), Apocalypse Orchestra quickly established themselves as a unique force in the metal scene. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to storytelling, weaving together history, mythology, and existential themes.
The band is now back with a third single called “Saint Yersinia”, taken from their upcoming new album “A Plague upon Thee”.
With their second release, ”A Plague upon Thee”, they unearth new stories from the past, with tales of walled in zealots, religion and science in medieval times, and the ransacking of hell! Apocalypse Orchestra delivers memorable live shows where the band utilizes theatrical performances, sometimes actors and dancers, fire and projected animation, thus enhancing the experience, giving the show a feel of classic storytelling.
Their new single “Saint Yersinia is released January 17th via Despotz Records. Their new album “A Plague upon Thee” will be released 14th of February 2025.
AUTØNE release their fabulous new single ‘Medusa‘ on 31st January. An up tempo rocker with soaring melodies, this is definitely a song to showcase the talents of this up & coming North Wales band, & is definitely one for fans of the likes of Halestorm, Tonight Alive & Paramore.
Autøne was founded by lead singer and songwriter Jasmine Roberts. At the age of 19, Jasmine wrote and fully funded the first EP which was recorded in 2016 at the motor museum studios in Liverpool. Producer Al Groves (Bring Me The Horizon) beautifully tied together 3 songs along with Jasmine to create the ‘Emerge’ EP. Upon self release, the leading single ‘Accentuate And Determinate’ reached a rather fabulous 17th position on the iTunes rock charts and the song received airplay from BBC introducing and stations in America and Australia.
In 2023, the first single of the new era ‘Home’ was released. This song showcased a softer side to Jasmine’s writing, but fuelled her desire to write a full album. In April 2023 Autøne gained the attention of Youth, a Grammy award winning producer and bassist for Killing joke and the band were offered an opening slot on his North West tour. Autøne are now recording their full length album in Stiwdio Sain in North Wales, working with Aled Hughes who produced their last single ‘Home’.
Medusa is the first single from the upcoming album and will be released on January 31st. Punchy guitars, a hard hitting rhythm section and anthemic melodies topped off with catchy hooks, ‘Medusa’ represents what is to come with the upcoming summer release.
Autøne is: Jasmine Roberts, Sion Jones and Sam Green.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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