THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will return to the stage this Spring on the Verminous Remnant Tour. The band’s first trek following the tragic death of frontman Trevor Strnad will mark the close of the Verminous touring cycle and introduce a reformed lineup consisting of remaining and returning members of the band.
The journey will commence on April 14th with an appearance at the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and run through May 26th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Support will be provided by Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, and Phobophilic. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 20th at 10:00am local time. See all confirmed dates below.
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER w/ Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, Phobophilic: 4/14/2023 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest – Philadelphia PA * no Terror, Fuming Mouth 4/15/2023 Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA * no Fuming Mouth 4/16/2023 Irving Plaza – New York, NY 4/18/2023 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY 4/19/2023 St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI 4/20/2023 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI 4/21/2023 Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON 4/22/2023 MTelus – Montreal, QC w/ Despised Icon 4/23/2023 Paradise – Boston, MA 4/25/2023 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD 4/26/2023 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH 4/27/2023 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN 4/28/2023 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA 4/29/2023 The Beacham – Orlando, FL 4/30/2023 The Ritz – Tampa, FL 5/02/2023 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX 5/03/2023 Mohawk – Austin, TX 5/04/2023 Vibes Event Center – San Antonio, TX 5/05/2023 Ridglea Theater – Ft. Worth, TX 5/06/2023 Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS 5/07/2023 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO 5/08/2023 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM 5/10/2023 The Nile – Mesa, AZ 5/11/2023 Belasco Theater – Los Angeles, CA 5/12/2023 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA 5/13/2023 UC Theatre – Berkeley, CA 5/14/2023 Ace Of Spades -Sacramento, CA 5/16/2023 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT 5/18/2023 Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA 5/19/2023 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR 5/20/2023 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC 5/22/2023 Union Hall – Edmonton, AB 5/23/2023 Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB 5/25/2023 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB 5/26/2023 Skyway Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER‘s most recent full-length, Verminous, was released in 2021 via Metal Blade Records. Without compromising one iota of heaviness, the record stands among the band’s most dynamic, rousing, and emotional releases to date. Louder Sound crowned Verminous, “absolutely excellent,” while Blabbermouth wrote, “This is a deeper and smarter realization of the Michigan crew’s tried and tested formula, and one blessed with several of the finest songs they have ever written… File next to Nocturnal and Ritual as an unquestionable career peak.” To preview and purchase the record, visit: metalblade.com/tbdm
Italian melodic death metallers EMBRYO are sharing the first glimpse of brutality from their forthcoming fifth album “A Vivid Shade on Misery“, which features the band’s recruitment of international drumming powerhouse George Kollias (Nile) for its recording.
Due out on March 17th, 2023 via Rockshots Records, Embryo shares its first single “Darkest Lights” accompanied by a music video. The track is melodic, but with an unforgettable groove.
“A Vivid Shade on Misery” follows the band’s 2017’s “A Step Beyond Divinity” (Art Gates Records), 2015’s Self-Titled (logic(il)logic Records) that featured Fleshgod Apocalypse’s drummer Francesco Paoli, 2010’s “No God Slave” and their 2006 debut “Chaotic Age“.
Since the band’s inception, Embryo has toured across Europe with Melechesh, Keep of Kalessin, Tribulation, Nile, Immolation, Ragnarok, Monuments of Misanthropy, and Suffocation along with performing on festivals such as Masters of Rock (CZ), and Total Metal Festival (Italy).
Embryo began writing their 5th offering in 2020 with George Kollias and entered the Domination Studio in July 2021 with producer Simone Mularoni, and engineer Simone Bertozzi.
Monolithic, intense, powerful, technical, and melodic this new album features eight brand new tracks and is another concept album like its predecessor “A Step Beyond Divinity”. The band is inspired by historical Italian figures of the Renaissance era and their tormented lives, their absolute genius, and the gifts they gave to the world. While the previous album “A Step Beyond Divinity” was inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci, this new work is totally inspired by Michelangelo Merisi alias Caravaggio, an Italian painter active in Rome for most of his artistic life.
“With “A Vivid Shade on Misery” we want to have listeners dive into our world by giving them brutal and atmospheric music melted together in the way we love to do plus having Kollias drum on this new album, one of the best drummers in the world, is just an absolute honour. Overall, fans will find this album has the “Embryo” matrix, there’s no doubt about that. It will be a more direct record and its songs make up a pattern that takes the listener on a journey through torments and anxieties, but which at the same time gives him pure energy.” adds the band.
From the band’s first album “Chaotic Age” (2006) to today, Embryo‘s music has evolved over the years. On the first record, they were more brutal and messier, now their compositions are much more “thought out” and brilliant. If they had to use one word to describe their compositional evolution they would say “sharp”.
Recommended for fans of Strapping Young Lad, Meshuggah, Fear Factory, Death, and Dimmu Borgir, Embryo will be sharing singles and videos in the coming months in lead up to the record’s release.
Current Line-Up: Roberto Pasolini – Vocals Eugenio Sambasile – Guitars Simone Solla – Keyboards Gabriel Pignatta – Bass George Kollias – Drums (guest)
A Vivid Shade On Misery album credits: The album was recorded in July 2021 @ Domination Studio – San Marino Technicians: Simone Mularoni, Simone Bertozzi. Mixed and Mastered by Simone Mularoni. Drums recorded @ George Kollias Studio
Progressive doom rock new-comers THE ABBEY, ft. Natalie Koskinen (SHAPE OF DESPAIR), Jesse Heikkinen (HENGET, ITERUM NATA, etc), Vesa Ranta (SENTENCED, THE MAN-EATING TREE), and Janne Markus (THE MAN-EATING TREE), are now revealing another haunting song, “Starless,” along with a music video! The song is the latest single from the band’s forthcoming debut full-length, ‘Word of Sin,’ in which Koskinen’s bone-chilling powerhouse vocals are front and center! The song and video can be found at THIS LOCATION.
THE ABBEY comments on the offering: “It’s the darkest song in the album, both musically and lyric-wise. Composed by guitarist Janne Markus, ‘Starless’ shows the heavier side of the band. The lyrics by singer Natalie Koskinen contemplate the inner emptiness and the loss of will to live.”
In conjunction, THE ABBEY is now launching pre-sales for the CD and digital formats of ‘Word of Sin,’ which are due on February 17, 2023! The vinyl counterpart will be released on July 7 and pre-sales will be revealed at a later date.
Pre-order ‘Word of Sin’ on CD + digital HERE. Pre-save ‘Word of Sin’ on streaming services HERE.
The artwork for ‘Word of Sin’ was created by Alexander Reisfar.
Tracklist: 1. Rat King (4:43) 2. A Thousand Dead Witches (04:35) [WATCH] 3. Crystallion (06:16) 4. Starless (07:53) [WATCH] 5. Desert Temple (04:31) 6. Widow’s Will (04:23) [WATCH] 7. Queen of Pain (05:22) 8. Old Ones (Prequel) (02:35) 9. Old Ones (12:48) Total: 53:06
Lineup: Jesse Heikkinen – Guitar, keyboard, percussions, vocals Natalie Koskinen – Vocals Janne Markus – Guitar Vesa Ranta – Drums Henri Arvola – Bass
Get ready for an apocalyptic journey! March 3, 2023 will see Swedish melodic power/heavy metal act KARDINAL SIN release their forthcoming studio album, entitled “S.A.L.I.G.I.A”, via Massacre Records.
Offering more complex songs as well as darker lyrics about the world situation now and then, and how we push humanity towards the apocalypse through war and environmental destruction – compared to the band’s debut – “S.A.L.I.G.I.A”, promises to feature more elaborate songs and arrangements, and is a musical journey through history from the Middle Ages to present.
Now, the band has shared a music video for their first single, “Siege Of Jerusalem”, featuring Ellinor “Hellinor” Asp on guest vocals! Watch the new clip here:
“This song is about the siege of Jerusalem in the year 1099 and how King Salahadin’s legions gathered outside the walls of Jerusalem and the anxiety of the Knights Templar holding the city. It’s a mid-tempo song with an Arabic kinda sound to it. KARDINAL SIN are very proud to have the amazing voice of Ellinor “Hellinor” Asp as a partner in crime to Daniel Wikerman, who gives the song that extra edge!“
“S.A.L.I.G.I.A” was mixed by Fredrik Folkare at Chrome Studios, and was mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Obey Mastering). Slated to be released as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats on March 3, 2023, the album pre-sale is now available at THIS LOCATION!
“S.A.L.I.G.I.A” track listing:
They Crashed In The Storm
The Beginning Of The End (Wasteland Symphony Pt: 1)
Siege Of Jerusalem
Lost Imperium (Wasteland Symphony Pt: 2)
Reveal The Sinners Soul
S.A.L.I.G.I.A
In The Line Of Fire
Devastation
The Velvet Lies
The Aftermath (Wasteland Symphony Pt: 3)
Album Line-Up: Daniel “Danne” Wikerman – Vocals Sophie Conte – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Growls Joakim “Jocke” Vähätalo – Guitars Hannu Viita – Bass Thomas “Geson” Gustafsson – Keyboards, Backing Vocals Mikael “Aspen” Asp – Drums, Backing Vocals
KARDINAL SIN Live: 10.03.2023 (SWE) Stockholm / Pub Anchor (Record Release Show!)
On February 10, up-and-coming death/thrash metallers SCHIZOPHRENIA will release their brand new tribute EP “Chants Of The Abyss”. “Chants Of The Abyss” is no ordinary EP, instead the new release of the Antwerp four-piece features six cover songs and personal interpretations of timeless classics by cult acts such as Slayer, Judas Priest, Mistfits, Exodus, GBH and Morbid Angel. Bands that paved the way for many out there, shaped an entire scene and whose songs we all know and cherish all too well!
After the release of the first two singles “Maze Of Torment” (Morbid Angel) and “Bullet” (Misfits), the Belgian metallers of Schizophrenia follow up today with the next track – their very own interpretation of “Necrophiliac” by thrash icons SLAYER! The track comes with a brand new music video, which you can watch here:
Vocalist and bassist Ricky Mandozzi comments:
“Slayer has always been one of our main influences so it was an easy choice to pay tribute to them. We did it by covering a song from an album, at times underrated, but that embodies the definition of extreme metal. So here is our take on a song that we feel deserves more recognition due to its morbid lyrics, razor-sharp riffs and pounding drumbeats. Recording this one has been exciting and challenging at the same time, especially for Lorenzo who had the chance to cover another one of the most influential drummers, Dave Lombardo, along with Pete Sandoval from Morbid Angel not simply replicating their drum lines but giving his own take on the drums. We hope you’ll enjoy the outcome!“
“Chants Of The Abyss” will be coming out on February 10th and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
Tracklist:
Necrophiliac (Slayer cover)
Maze Of Torment (Morbid Angel cover)
Metal Meltdown (Judas Priest cover)
Bullet (Misfits cover)
Strike Of The Beast (Exodus cover)
Race Against Time (GBH cover)
Schizophrenia live w/Warbringer and Evil Invaders:
24/03/2023 BE Aalst – Oilsjt Omploft 25/03/2023 DE Essen – Turock 26/03/2023 FR Colmar – Le Grillen 28/03/2023 DE Kassel – Goldgrube 29/03/2023 DE Mannheim – 7er Club 30/03/2023 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 31/03/2023 DE Hamburg – BHF Pauli 01/04/2023 DK Copenhagen- BETA 02/04/2023 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia 03/04/2023 PL Warsaw – Hydrozagadka 04/04/2023 PL Krakow – Kamienna12 05/04/2023 DE Munich – Backstage Halle 06/04/2023 CZ Prague – Modra Vopice 07/04/2023 HU Budapest – Barba Negra 08/04/2023 CH Sursee – Kulturwerk 118 09/04/2023 AT Dornbirn – Schlachthaus 10/04/2023 AT Vienna – Viper Room 11/04/2023 CH Martigny – Cave Du Manoir 13/04/2023 FR Lyon – Rock n Eat 14/04/2023 FR Pau – L’Ampli 15/04/2023 ES Barcelona – La Nau 16/04/2023 ES Madrid – Nazca 17/04/2023 ES Mos Pontreveda – Sala Rebullón 18/04/2023 ES Granada – Sala El Tren 19/04/2023 ES Zaragoza – Sala Lo Intento 20/04/2023 FR Nantes – Le Ferrailleur 21/04/2023 FR Paris – Backstage By The Mill 22/04/2023 NL Arnhem – Willemeen 23/04/2023 NL Helmond – Cacaofabriek 24/04/2023 DE Hannover – Cafe Glocksee 30/04/2023 NL Rotterdam – Baroeg
SCHIZOPHRENIA is: Ricky Mandozzi: Bass & vocals Romeo Promos Promopoulos: Lead & rhythm guitar Marty Van Kerckhoven: Lead & rhythm guitar Lorenzo Vissol: Drums
Kicking off the New Year with their trademark electro-powered rock’n’roll cool, Sweden’s SATAN TAKES A HOLIDAY have shared impressive technicolor visuals for their latest single “All Nighter” featuring the rising queen of electro-clash EMMON. Masterminded by esteemed producer Johan Gustafsson (The Hives, Randy), “All Nighter” will appear on Satan Takes A Holiday’s upcoming new album “Satanism” (due April 2023).
When it came to making the video for “All Nighter ” the band enlisted long time collaborator Johan Lundsten. Speaking on how the video came together, Johan said, – “The instant I heard the guitar solo I knew we’d have to do stylized ultra-violence. There was no other way. When I made the first tentative pitch of this to Fred, I believe I somehow could hear him grinning from ear to ear. Not sure how that works, but I swear I heard it. Revenge movies have a special place in our hearts and culture. The fantasy of life handing us a worthy and all-encompassing goal, as well as the tools to realize it right away. As a matter of fact: that very same night. “
Fred Burman explains the process behind “All Nighter”: – “We searched far and wide for that other voice to tie in to the themes of the lyrics and when Swedish electro queen Emmon was suggested to us we leapt at the massively intriguing opportunity. Our vision for the personality and sound for this song required a level of engineering skill and with Johan Gustafsson’s (Sahara Hotnights, Fireside, Viagra Boys) track record, the choice was obvious. It goes from a cool retro synth strut to an explosive and massive rock chorus and back again and we are beyond pleased with his work on this album and on this song in particular. Visually we took heavy inspiration from printed gig posters from bands in the punk and doom/stoner scenes throughout the decades, juxtaposed with early sidescroller fighting games. Emmon is a friggin’ beast, one of the few people with the gravitas to match the singular energetic presence of Satan Takes A Holiday. Both actors made fantastic and unexpected contributions to the film, it’s such a treat when everyone instantly grasps the concept and starts exploring.”
Fred added, “To get Emmon on board in the first place was a big win for us and to also have her front and center in the video is a pure delight. This is our third time collaborating with Johan and as usual we accepted the pitch without any hesitation and went where his mind took us. Being kids of the 80s and 90s, we love B-movies and video games and we were excited to see it take form. We are over the moon with the end result.”
Listen to the single on all major streaming services here
Last month, Satan Takes A Holiday announced details of their upcoming album “Satanism” which is set for release in Spring 2023 on Swedish label Despotz. The Swedish stalwarts headed into the revered Studio Ingrid with Johan Gustafsonn (The Hives, Randy) and long-time collaborator Alexander Idfalk to reignite the flames behind their mix of rock’n’roll and 60’s garage with their love for dark contemporary pop.
“All Nighter” and “Feel My Love” will appear on “Satanism” – the follow-up to 2019’s “A New Sensation” album and 2017’s “Aliens” album, both of which saw them pick up TV soundtracking credits with the singles “Set Me On Fire” (as recognised on Netflix’s Lucifer) and “The Beat” (on Fox’s Gotham). These two previous releases saw Spotify support in the form of additions to All New Rock, New Noise, Rock Rotation, The Rock List, Most Wanted Rock and New Music Friday.
A spectacular addition to Satan Takes A Holiday’s impressive back catalog, “Satanism” is the band’s most upfront and arresting album to date, dealing with topics of grief, sleepless nights, parenting, violent confrontations and final showdowns while inviting you to dance, riot and reflect. It is quite simply, Satan Takes a Holiday distilled into their purest form, making for one hell of a soundtrack. The new album sees the likes of artists Emmon, (Patrik) Von Arfve, Andreas Hourdakis and David Park jump on board and join Satan Takes A Holiday on this crazy new trip.
“Satanism” track listing: Follow Me To The Desert All Nighter Feel My Love FBL MND Sky And Me You You You No Friends In High Places The Sound I Like Make A Boy A Man Traps! I Am Become Island Is Man
As the world went into hibernation, sprawling Swedish rock outfit Satan Takes A Holiday had to find opportunity in isolation – to open every window while doors were slamming shut. The band hunkered down and meditated, reflected on where they had been, where they were and where to go next. The lemons were turned into lemonade, spiked with Jack and sweat. Aesthetically, conceptually, tonally; where there previously had been artistic boundaries, suddenly none remained. Songs, sounds and grooves that had seemed off limits and intimidating were now temptingly calling to be explored. Intoxicated, frustrated and ready to dance, the stage was set for the bands most playful yet sincere, thoughtful yet utterly audacious album to date.
Satan Takes A Holiday grabs you by the neck and doesn’t let go until you shake your butt to the point of beverage spill. With their mix of rock’n’roll, 60’s garage and 70’s groove as well as a clear love for the darker sides of modern pop Satan Takes A Holiday will make you move, and then move some more. In addition to the TV credits, Satan Takes A Holiday have enjoyed recognition from radio stations such as BBC 6 Music with godfather of Punk Iggy Pop and consistent playlisting from Sweden’s P3, earned praise from press outlets such as Classic Rock/Louder Sound, Ghost Cult Magazine, Rock Hard etc. and have played alongside legends such as the likes of Kiss, the Sonics, Mustasch, Juliette Lewis, Backyard Babies and Imperial State Electric all while holding their own.
Satan Takes A Holiday is now firmly held as one of the best live bands in Sweden, a fixture at festivals and venues around Europe and a phenomenon few have missed.
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