With their new album, “Helldorado”, coming March 21st on Century Media Records, SPIRITWORLD reveal the album’s third single, OBLIVION. Featuring guest appearances by Zach Blair (Rise Against) and Sgah’gahsowáh (Blackbraid), OBLIVION is another anthemic slab of the Las Vegas band’s signature sound: thrashing hardcore, laced with Wild West stylings and a supernatural horror storyline.
SPIRITWORLD founder/frontman Stu Folsom gives this statement about the song:
“OBLIVION is one of my favorite songs off “Helldorado”! It was the song that took the most work to finish, but I am so glad that I kept pulling it back out of the dumpster to chip away at. It has a great mid-tempo headbanger groove that reminds me of growing up listening to early Obituary/Six Feet Underrecords full of Alan West riffage in my headphones, walking home from my graveyard shift selling booze and tampons at a 24/7 SAV-ON in East Las Vegas. We also got some help from our friends to polish it off. Zach Blair (Rise Against) tracked a blistering guitar solo and Sgah’gahsowáh (Blackbraid) put down vocals that really lift the song to a whole different level. It is an honor and very flattering to have people from bands I love, willing to collaborate and add their style to this project.”
The third album “Helldorado” cements the band’s brand, while making new moves that show the breadth of the potential in store. Across the album’s ten tracks, SPIRITWORLD indulges in metallic hardcore blitzes, world-weary country-punk stomps, and even a wistful, finger-picked lament.
Nashville heavy hitters ORTHODOX drop their chaotic new single COMMIT TO CONSEQUENCE featuring Comeback Kid vocalist Andrew Neufeld today via Century Media. Orthodox frontmanAdam Easterling tells, “COMMIT TO CONSEQUENCE is about taking accountability for the wrongs you’ve done, and dealing with the fallout; delivered through the extreme metaphor of finding out if your skull is bullet proof.”
The track comes just ahead of ORTHODOX’s two week tour supporting Comeback Kid who are celebrating two decades of their seminal hardcore album Wake the Dead. Easterling who befriended Neufeld on the road reveals “Comeback Kid was an act I kept up with when every new record dropped. They got me into hardcore when I was in high school and Andrew is one of the strongest and most versatile vocalists in hardcore of the last 20 years.” Their run kicks off in Winnipeg this Saturday and includes dates in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Austin and more. For tickets and more info, find ORTHODOX on Instagram.
SWALLOW THE SUN have officially announced SHINING DARK DELUXE, the digital deluxe edition of their latest release, Shining. This special edition offers fans a deeper experience, capturing the essence of the band’s live energy while featuring alternative takes on select studio tracks.
To kick things off, fans can now stream and watch the music video for the first release, “What I Have Become (Live at Hellsinki Metal Festival 2024)”.
Juha Raivio comments on the digital deluxe edition: ” Black album of death/doom finally got it’s black cover! When the music came for this new album I instantly felt that this music is shining bright through it’s thick darkness. I wasn’t sure if I should call the album Shining or Shining Dark, they both felt right. Well now we finally have both versions.”
Mikko Kotamäki adds: “Even though live shows are always challenging and less enjoyable for a Finnish introvert, I have to say that performing these new songs live is actually enjoyable on some level. See you on tour!”
Photo credit: Alex Krauss — Album Artwork by: Zbigniew M. Bielak
On March 21st, avant-death metal trio IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT will release their sixth full-length, “Goldstar”, via Century Media Records. Their most instant and evocative work to-date, “Goldstar” reins in their musical wanderlust with a newfound focus that the band has only hinted at with past works. For a preview of the record, the new single PLEASUREDOME (featuring the ominous spoken vocals of Tomas Haake, plus drumming legend Dave Lombardo) now be heard.
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments: “Journey into sensuality and primal desire, where the flesh becomes a temple, and the hunt for passion unfolds like an ancient ritual. The ‘bell rings out,’ a summoning call to transcend ordinary pleasures and enter the Pleasuredome, a place where the divine and the animalistic merge.”
“Goldstar”is a long cool drag and as intense an urban fever dream as only IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT can deliver. Stay tuned for more coming soon.
Music legend David Ellefson, alongside co-host Joshua Toomey, is thrilled to announce the launch of The David Ellefson Show podcast, a bi-weekly show which will debut Monday, March 3rd on YouTube and major streaming platforms.
The podcast offers listeners a front-row seat to captivating conversations, insightful stories, and entertaining anecdotes from Ellefson’s remarkable 40-plus-year career. The show will feature a wide array of guests, including notable musicians, celebrities & industry professionals from inside the exciting world of music and entertainment.
You can now join the podcast’s Patreon account to see the debut episode featuring Frank Bello (Anthrax). Patreon members will receive each episode a week early, merch store discounts, exclusive live stream Q&A sessions and a unique David Ellefson Pick Card. Join the Patreon here: Patreon.com/tdes
“I’ve been a guest on countless podcasts over the years, and they’ve become essential in connecting artists with audiences, replacing much of traditional media,” says Ellefson. “I’m excited to build a community where we can dive into discussions about music, entertainment, lifestyle, and everything in between.”
The podcast also serves as a platform for the David Ellefson Bass Coalition, a global network of bass enthusiasts. The Coalition provides a space for fans to connect, share insights about their favorite musicians, discuss gear, take lessons, and celebrate all things bass.
Co-host Joshua Toomey, a seasoned podcaster known for Talk Toomey and multiple Knotfest podcasts, is a bassist himself & member of the Nu-Metal band Primer 55. He brings his extensive experience in music and a dynamic voice to the show. Together, Ellefson and Toomey aim to create a fun, creative, and informative experience for listeners.
Says Toomey, “David has always been a must-listen guest on podcasts, so it’s only natural that he’s now hosting his own. He’s a wealth of knowledge—not just about his own career, but the music industry as a whole. I’m excited to share these episodes with rock and metal fans around the world!”
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring exciting guests from the world of music and entertainment.
ARTHUR BROWN has announced an impressive string of live appearances in Europe for 2025 with more to follow in due time. The much admired and iconic British singer is currently working on the release of his forthcoming new album, which will follow his acclaimed current masterpiece “Long Long Road” that was released on his 80th birthday on June 24,2022.
Arthur Brown writes: “People of Earth, I am the God of Hellfire, and I bring you… THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN tour in 2025!”, the rock pioneer exclaims. “We are setting forth on a blazing journey through the UK and beyond, conjuring visions, bending reality, and summoning the eternal fire that fuels our crazy world. Prepare yourselves for an odyssey of sound and spectacle! But wait! Beyond the veil of the known, deep within the ancient, echoing cavern of the Balver Höhle, we shall descend into the abyss of myth and mystery at Prophecy Fest! There, where shadows dance and time itself distorts, we will channel the primeval forces that have whispered through the stones for millennia… and unleash a performance unlike any other! But this, dear seekers of fire and revelation, is only the beginning! More dates shall be revealed… “
ARTHUR BROWN live 24 JAN 2025 Carlisle (UK) The Temple Of Prog 02 FEB 2025 Blackpool (UK) Winter Gardens 13 MAR 2025 Southampton (UK) The 1865 14 MAR 2025 Penzance (UK) The Acorn 15 MAR 2025 Ashburton (UK) Arts Centre 28/29 MAR 2025 Nottingham (UK) Karma Weekender Festival 13 APR 2025 Reichenbach (DE) Art Rock Festival 17 MAY 2025 Savigny-le-Temple (FR) Grand Paris Sludge 06 JUN 2025 Gdańsk (PL) Mystic Festival 19 JUN 2025 Milton Keynes (UK) The Craufurd Arms 19-23 JUN 2025 Bromsgrove (UK) Sonic Rock Solstice Festival 10-12 JUL 2025 Fredericia (DK) Metal Magic Festival 31-01 JUL/AUG 2025 Inverness (UK) Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 02 AUG 2025 Glasgow (UK) Slay 6-9 AUG 2025 Josevof (CZ) Brutal Assault Festival 15 AUG 2025 Cambridge (UK) The Portland Arms 16 AUG 2025 Faversham (UK) A New Day Festival 05 SEP 2025 Huddersfield (UK) Parish 06 SEP 2025 Grimsthorpe (UK) Nene Valley Rock Festival 11-13 SEP 2025 Balver Höhle (DE) Balve, Prophecy Fest 22 NOV 2025 Hartlepool (UK) The Studio
“Long Long Road” is streaming in full on digital platforms at this location.
Tracklist 1. Gas Tanks 2. Coffin Confession 3. Going Down 4. Once I Had Illusions (Part 1) 5. I Like Games 6. Shining Brightness 7. The Blues and Messing Round 8. Long Long Road 9. Once I Had Illusions (Part 2)
Artwork by Laurie Avon
WHO IS ARTHUR BROWN?
Pretty much everyone into rock music knows ARTHUR BROWN. Be it via listening to or watching The Who’s rock opera “Tommy” or spending time with The Alan Parsons Project’s classic debut album “Tales of Mystery and Imagination”, most people have encountered Arthur – even if they might not have realised it.
Yet when it comes to THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN’s iconic, career-defining 1968 transatlantic hit single ‘Fire’, everybody knows that this is Arthur – the self-proclaimed God of Hellfire!
But, we are getting ahead of ourselves, when we really ought to start with Arthur’s new full-length masterpiece “Long Long Road”.
Wild, vibrant, and crammed with rich musical textures, his new album is quintessentially ARTHUR BROWN, and can easily be construed as the apex and summary of a fascinating career that has spanned no fewer than seven decades.
Scheduled for release on Arthur’s 80th birthday on June 24, “Long Long Road” effortlessly shifts from progressive rock and soul to pristine blues rock, with the much-loved singer summoning his full vocal range with a mature mastery that comes only with the experience of a lifetime.
Make no mistake, ARTHUR BROWN is a true rock legend – luckily, one whose star still burns very brightly, making audiences’ jaws drop whenever he takes to the stage.
Born in 1942, this outstanding vocalist and pioneering performer has recently been experiencing a renaissance. Arthur’s ground-breaking work over several decades was honoured at the 2019 Prog Awards, when he received the Visionary Artist Award. In 2021, Arthur was given an HRH Legend Award that celebrates the best of British rock music. Prior to these, Classic Rock magazine bestowed a “Showman Award” on Arthur in 2005. This renewed attention by fans, media and peers in the autumn of his artistic endeavours can be recognised as a long-overdue tribute to an iconic musician, similar to that enjoyed by JOHNNY CASH late in his expansive career.
ARTHUR BROWN‘s legacy has been long appreciated by fellow musicians, writers and dedicated rock fans far beyond the vast shadow cast by his gigantic number 1 hit single ‘Fire’. The iconic track from his 1968 album “The Crazy World of Arthur Brown” still maintains its mesmerising power with audiences and peers today. At the same time, it could be argued that the omnipresence of ‘Fire’ has partly obscured Arthur’s many outstanding accomplishments over the 54 years since its release.
To understand the massive impact and influence of ARTHUR BROWN‘s wild stage persona, flamboyant theatrical performances, and charismatic multi-octave voice, one only needs to listen to these rock icons:
“Without Arthur Brown there would be no Alice Cooper.” ALICE COOPER “Now there’s a man who was ahead of his time.” ELTON JOHN
“Arthur Brown was a big influence of mine… Arthur Brown has the voice of death.” Bruce Dickinson, IRON MAIDEN
“Arthur Brown is as much a dancer as he is a singer.” Pete Townshend, THE WHO
ARTHUR BROWN is widely recognised as a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock, and a significant influence on heavy metal. His live performances include iconic classics, dance, poetry, visuals and a subliminal soundtrack of new electronic music. Whenever he plays, Arthur still brings the dramatically elegant and always extravagant style that he established as the gold standard onstage.
During his long and distinguished career, Arthur has been the lead singer of various groups, most notably THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN and KINGDOM COME, along with a cameo in the cult film “Tommy”, in which his dramatic vocals were backed by ERIC CLAPTON and THE WHO. Collaborations include the debut album of THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT, DAVID GILMORE, THE PRODIGY, BRUCE DICKINSON, THE STRANGLERS, KULA SHAKER, DIE KRUPPS, and many more.
With each note on “Long Long Road”, ARTHUR BROWN makes the impressive statement that he remains as authentic, challenging, creative, and compelling as he was at his career’s fiery beginning. This record is not a swansong, but the thrilling beginning of the final phase of an utterly singular career.
ARTHUR BROWN is currently preparing the release of his next full-length.
Artist: Arthur Brown Album: Long Long Road Style: Psychedelic Bluesrock Label: Prophecy Productions Release date: June 24, 2022
Recording line-up Arthur Brown – vocals, guitars, piano Rik Patten – multiple instruments
Recording at Sonic Scoops Studios UK Produced by Arthur Brown with Rik Patten Arrangements by Arthur Brown and Rik Patten Mix&engineering by Rik Patten Mastering by Marc Urselli
Artwork by Laurie Avon Photography and imagery by Harvey Waller Layout & design by Jean Valnoir Simoulin
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