RIOT ACT, the band led by former Riot guitarist Rick Ventura release a new video, the title track of their debut album “Closer To The Flame“.
The song is an up-tempo hard-hitting rocker that will be sure to please fans of early Riot tunes such as “Swords & Tequila” and “Road Racin‘”
Closer To The Flame – the album, is available now via Global Rock Records, released April 15th as a 2CD set:
Cd 1 featuring the debut studio album, Cd 2 features 12 re-recorded Riot classics, available from music retailers everywhere, including with a limited edition signed card when purchased direct from www.globalrockrecords.com
Ecclectic hard rock band THE LUCID, featuring vocalist Vinnie Dombroski, bassist David Ellefson, guitarist/actor Drew Fortier, and drummer Mike Heller have continued to celebrate the release of their debut self titled album with the official music video for “Hair”, directed by and starring award winning horror icon Hannah Fierman (V/H/S, SiREN, Creepshow).
The Lucid guitarist Drew Fortier states, “It was fascinating to watch Hannah unleash her remarkable creativity for this music video. We are all thrilled and moved by what she was able to accomplish visually with this song. It was an exciting, dark, twisted, collaboration showcasing the band’s irreverence perfectly. We think everyone is going to get such a big kick out of it.”
Director Hannah Fierman states, “The Lucid gave me artistic freedom to do whatever I wanted with the music video but they also had some fantastic ideas of their own once we began brainstorming. We decided on mostly black & white neo noir early on in the process. My background in horror is apparent but works with the energy of the song. It was truly a blast creating this video with such fun and talented artists.”
The Lucid have also announced their live debut via seven intimate shows this May.
They are as follows:
May 20 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz May 21 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault May 22 – Waterford, CT – The Jameson Pub May 25 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle May 26 – West Dundee, IL – Rochaus May 27 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge May 28 – Akron, OH – Empire Concert Club
The Lucid are a four piece hard rock band featuring vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier, Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson, and drummer Mike Heller (Malignancy, Raven, Fear Factory). The band formed in early 2020 initiated by demos from Fortier and Heller which caught the attention of frequent Fortier collaborator David Ellefson who joined the fold along with Sponge frontman Vinnie Dombroski to complete the lineup. The Lucid’s debut self-titled album, was released October 15 and features 9 heavy hitting and emotionally charged tracks showcasing this eclectic quartet’s unique sonic approach.
Hannah Fierman is an award winning actor, director, and singer known for her show stealing breakout performance in V/H/S (2012), a hit horror anthology that spawned a 2016 spinoff, SiREN, which was centered around her acclaimed character, Lily, from the original film. Fierman went on to garner multiple awards and accolades for her performance in the critically acclaimed Hold Me, released in 2016. Apart from her iconic film roles, Fierman has also appeared in multiple Television shows including Creepshow, The Vampire Diaries, Dynasty, and Toast of London. In addition to The Lucid’s music video for “Hair”, Fierman has also directed a segment for the upcoming Dead By Midnight Y2Kill as well as her upcoming feature film directorial debut, Dark Circles, which is due out later this year.
Kick ass Rock ‘n’ Roll music with a true love for Garage sounds, all wrapped up in a 70s’ atmosphere – Italy’s very own MAD DOGS are known for their high energetic and powerful sound, swinging grooves and fuzzy guitar virtuosity. Today the band from San Severino Marche unleashed a brand new music video for the track “No Regrets”, which is a tribute to underground music & culture.
Says the band about the song:
“”No Regrets” is a straightforward, punchy, proto-punk song about how important music is to all of us, a never dormant passion that shapes our lives. We decided to make a tribute video to underground music and culture, which have struggled to survive throughout the pandemic lockdowns in the last two years. We dedicate it to those who never stop believing in their dreams. We involved about 70 bands and musician friends from all over the world because the sense of sharing and belonging is the power of rock’n’roll for ever and ever!”
“No Regrets” is taken from the band’s latest album “We Are Ready To Testify” (October 16th 2020), which is out now on Go Down Records. The album is available HERE
AUDIO REIGN, in conjunction with MR Records, announce the worldwide release of the repackaged “International Deluxe Edition” of their self-titled album Audio Reign with a brand new single “Angel”. In addition, after a world premiere on BraveWords.com, the full length video for “Angel” is now available. Exclusive Magazine described “Angel” as “a truly authentic hard rock ballad.” The video can be viewed below.
“The album boosts some explosive singles.” – Exclusive Magazine
The single “Angel” is seeing success at radio, including charting on Billbaord and 97 Underground.
Radio Success: FOUNDATIONS – #8 MOST ADDED BILLBOARD – #169 MAINSTREAM ROCK CHARTING TOP 10 AT 97 UNDERGROUND – WORLDWIDE ONLINE (#9) WPJX [W223CN] – CHICAGO, IL WPJX-AM – CHICAGO, IL KGRR – DUBUQUE, IA KSSI – PALMDALE-LANCASTER, CA KFML – LITTLE FALLS, MN 95.7 THE PANTHER [WPNT-DB] – WORLDWIDE ONLINE BOSTON ROCK RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE BREWS RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE DIGITAL REVOLUTION RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE GOOD N PLENTY RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE ICED OUT RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE LUCKY STAR RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE MUD RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE REBEL RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE RIPPER RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE ROCK RAGE RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE SPIDEWEB RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE TATTOO METAL RADIO – WORLDWIDE ONLINE
Although Audio Reigns’ self-titled debut album release was well received in Australia, MR Records believed this album was a powerhouse and deserved world recognition. As such, the album has been completely redesigned and repackaged as an ‘International Deluxe Edition’ with some brand-new bonus tracks for world release 2022.
The album already boasts some explosive singles like ‘Betrayal’, a hard rock tour de force. Hard-hitting and relentless, it sets a musical and lyrical tone that is abundant throughout the album: raw emotion and undiluted power. Vivisecting an act of treachery, the song casts a stark light on a shadowy deception, delivered by the unmistakable voice of frontman/guitarist Jake Fleming. Driving his vocals like a battering ram; the irreplaceable legion of Alek Dyrynda (lead guitar), Ash Lovett (bass) and Dieter Schoell (drums).
The release of Audio Reigns ‘International Deluxe Edition’ sees a brand-new single emerge into the light. ‘Angel’ is a truly authentic hard rock ballad which begs an answer to a declaration of love. This heartfelt offering once again harnesses the raw emotion of the band and delivers the dynamics and spine-tingling heights that you would expect from such a song. Although the ‘International Deluxe Edition’ will release a radio edit of ‘Angel’, the band are currently working on another album which will contain the full album version.
Track Listing
Betrayal
Pill
Senses
One Way
Broken
The Portrait
Shining Light
Make Me Feel
Falling
Breaks Me
Jezebel
Bonus Tracks
Relentless [Radio edit]
Angel [Radio edit]
Forgotten You
All songs written by Audio Reign // Lyrics by Jake Fleming
All songs recorded by Jarred Nettle at House of SAP // Co-produced by Audio Reign and Jarred Nettle // Engineered, mixed and mastered by Jarred Nettle // ‘Angel’ and ‘Forgotten You’ vocals recorded by Jack Hartley at Interim Studios.
AUDIO REIGN was formed in 2011 with the vision of creating an inimitable Australian Rock sound, molding driving heavy guitars with melodic vocals and harmonies.
The band’s debut EP ‘Find Your Way’, mastered by the iconic Jens Bogren (Dragonforce, Opeth) was released to coincide with their unforgettable festival debut at the Big Day Out in Australia in 2014 with an audience of over 15,000 die-hard rock fans. Following on from their breakthrough single Find Your Way, Audio Reign released their first full-length album to Australia which offered a proper taste of what they are capable of: a monster storm of huge, driving guitars, soaring melodic vocals and an unstoppable rhythm section. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jarred Nettle, the album delivered a flurrying combination of writing, performance and production – capturing epic hooks and supercharging them with the ferocity of the band’s live sound. From their heaviest song to their most ethereal, Audio Reign wield an immense level of energy.
This energy has been instrumental in the rise of Audio Reign and securing the band many memorable shows and festivals including supporting some of the world’s biggest acts like Skillet and Pop Evil.
In 2020, Audio Reign were asked to support Kip Winger in Australia which saw the band perform an intimate stripped back acoustic show which was an absolute treat for both Audio Reign and Winger fans alike.
This performance alone captured the attention of MR Records and saw a partnership forge between band and label.
Audio Reign’s first official release with MR Records was the 2021 single ‘Relentless’. A song about overcoming the devastation of the music industry during the pandemic and a statement; the pledge of the band to never give up, to always have a bullet in the chamber, to be Relentless. This release was complimented with a very current and topical music video that was nominated for several international awards.
Seasoned performers since forming in 2011, this line-up is adept and versatile – able to switch from high octane tracks like Betrayal to intense slow-burners like the emotionally-charged Senses. With an incredible live show, a loyal and growing fanbase, and a repertoire of their most electrifying material to date, there is so much potential coursing through Audio Reign that their future could very well be to preside at the top echelon of Australian rock. That journey, long and arduous as it may be, starts right here with one of the best hard rock debut albums of the year.
Sweden’s MOLOKEN launch a music video for “Hollow Caress”. Released as a single from their 2020 studio album “Unveilance of Dark Matter”, “Hollow Caress” offers modern hardcore influenced metal combined with overloads of melodies and despair. The single is now available with a video, made by 3D artist Josefin Jonsson/ Pastelae. Besides the new video, Moloken also present new shows in Scandinavia, dates below.
Kristoffer Bäckström on “Hollow Caress”: “Hollow caress is a song about my feelings of constant defeat and trying to reach the surface but always knocked further down, making me drown mentally over and over again. But where there is death, there is new life. Some struggles are ment to be lost… it was the beginning of the end.“
Moloken Live: 18/5 Stockholm @ klubb fredagsmangel, Se 19/5 Oslo @ Vaterland, NO (w Conjurer, Stiu Nu Stiu) 20/5 Göteborg @ Belsepub sticky Fingers, SE (w Agrimonia) 21/5 Köpenhamn @ Colossal Weekend festival, DK 25/5 Umeå @ Klubb berlin, SE 14-16/7 Gävle @ Gefle Metal Festival, SE
Moloken’s latest album “Unveilance of Dark Matter” was released on The Sign Records in 2020.
Photo by Maurice Nunez
Taken on October 5, 2021 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Denver, CO)
Enigmatic world music collective HEILUNG is proud to announce that their song “Hakkerskaldyr” has been featured in the latest trailer for the upcoming Robert Eggers film, ‘The Northman!’ The epic trailer that features the song can been seen at THIS LOCATION!
Following the enormous success of HEILUNG‘s sold out appearance at the historic Red Rocks venue in Denver, CO in October 2021, the enigmatic world music collective will be returning to North America later this year! The first ceremony will take place on the evening of August 26 in Atlanta, GA and the final curtain will draw on October 1 in Dallas, TX. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, December 10 @ 10:00 A.M. local time and are available HERE. The full run of dates can be found below. For each ticket purchased, a tree will be planted.
HEILUNG‘s ritual is neither a performance nor a concert; it is a fully immersive ceremony that connects its listeners with the elements of nature through music, dance, and mysticism. For a glimpse of what to expect at an evening with HEILUNG, watch ‘LIFA,’ which was recorded live at Castlefest 2017, HERE.
HEILUNG will be supporting their 2019 release, ‘Futha,’ which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Heatseeker charts and #4 on the Billboard World Music Charts, placing on a total of seven Billboard charts within the first week of its release.
HEILUNG North America 2022: 08/26/22: Atlanta, GA @ Cobb Energy Center [TICKETS] 08/28/22: Asheville, NC @ Thomas Wolfe Auditorium [TICKETS] 08/30/22: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE [TICKETS] 09/01/22: Toronto, ON @ Meridian Hall [TICKETS] 09/03/22: Montréal, QC @ MTELUS [TICKETS] 09/06/22: New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom [TICKETS] 09/08/22: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium [TICKETS] 09/10/22: Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre [TICKETS] 09/13/22: Chicago, IL @ Radius [TICKETS] 09/15/22: St. Paul, MN @ Myth Live [TICKETS] 09/20/22: Seattle, OR @ The Paramount Theatre [TICKETS] 09/22/22: Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium [TICKETS] 09/24/22: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield [TICKETS] 09/27/22: Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre [TICKETS] 09/29/22: Phoenix, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre [TICKETS] 10/01/22: Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum [TICKETS]
Last year, HEILUNG shared their first ever music video for the Independent Music Award-winning song “Norupo,” which is taken from 2019’s critically-acclaimed release, ‘Futha!’ The video was shot at the Neolithic standing stones at Les Menhirs de Monteneuf in France. You can watch the stunning video at THIS LOCATION.
“Norupo” is composed around the ancient runic poem with the name ”The Norwegian Rune Poem”. The poem was preserved in a 17th-century copy of a now lost 13th-century manuscript and gives a complete description of all sixteen runes of the younger Futhark.
During 2020’s Game Awards, HEILUNG announced that they will be working with U.K.-based gaming company Ninja Theory on the soundtrack for their upcoming game, ‘Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.’ The announcement trailer for the new game features HEILUNG‘s song ‘In Maidjan,’ which is taken from their debut album, ‘Ofnir.’ Watch the trailer HERE.
In addition, they secured another video game collaboration with MY.GAMES and Booming Tech for the new season of the ‘Conqueror’s Blade’ video game, ‘VII: “Wolves of Ragnarok.” The trailer for the game, featuring the track “Galgaldr,” can be found HERE.
With lyrics recorded in Old Norse and inspired by Völuspá – a prophecy of Ragnarok from the Poetic Edda – HEILUNG’s atmospheric sound will immerse players in a dark new era for ‘Conqueror’s Blade.’ HEILUNG will also see their name being eternalized in one of the new combat map locations, which is now officially called ‘Heilung Fjord,’ and serves as a place for healing. More info on the game can be found HERE.
The band’s music was featured in a trailer for the final season of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ series. It can be viewed HERE.
HEILUNG’s music was also previously featured in season 10 of the television show ‘Vikings’. Episode 10 of Season 6 features multiple fragments of the tracks ‘Fylgija Ear’, ‘Hamrer Hippyer’ and ‘Alfadhirhaiti’. A snippet of the music use in one of the ‘Rus Army’ scenes can be found HERE.
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