In support of its 10th anniversary, German power metal force IRON SAVIOR released a special edition of their 2011-classic albumThe Landingon November 19, 2021. Finally, the record is now also available on Vinyl through AFM Records!
The Landing became one of the most successful albums of the Hamburg-based band and was heralding a kind of resurgence for IRON SAVIOR back then. It contains several classic tracks such as “Starlight”, “Hall Of The Heroes” and – of course – the metal hymn par excellence, “Heavy Metal Never Dies” – a song which was streamed way more than 10.000.000 times until this day.
“We are absolutely thrilled about this very special release.“ Guitarist and vocalist Piet Sielck comments. “It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years already since “The Landing” came out, a true milestone in the history of Iron Savior. This tenth anniversary special edition with its subtile enhancements brings the timeless classics like “The Savior”, “Starlight” or the anthem “Heavy Metal Never Dies” with even more power and sparkle to your ears. Also check out the small changes and improvements of the reworked cover art. And now finally all this is available ON VINAL as well with “only” 5 months of delay.”
Released last year on November 19th, The Landing 10th Anniversary Edition is now also available on Vinyl. Purchase your copy at THIS LOCATION
The anniversary album not only includes 3 bonus tracks, but was also remixed and remastered by Piet himself and comes with a revised artwork by Felipe Machado Franco.
Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS have revealed a teaser for their upcoming new single ‘Brand Of Sacrifice’, which will be unleashed to the masses on April 2nd via United Music Mafia.
Enjoy ‘Brand Of Sacrifice’ teaser below.
As previously announced, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS bassist Michael “Cass” Casserly and drummer Terence McCann have signed the endorsement deals, Cass with Skull Strings and Terence with Fishsticks Drumsticks!
Just recently, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS revealed the cover art of their upcoming full-length “Tales of Rune”.
The band stated: “So as you all may know we have been working hard on our new album. Still quite alot of work to do but as we are well past the halfway mark we thought we’d share the album art. Tales of Rune – Coming soonish through United Music Mafia 🛡⚔️🔥“
Hailing from the Emerald Isle and based in the hills of Co.Donegal these Irish Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rockers, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, deliver their own take on this powerful genre with a high energy stage show and anthemic, contemporary stylings. Endorsed by Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings and Fishsticks drum sticks. Signed to United Music Mafia and Managed by Split Screen Management.
As part of the continued celebration around their 50th anniversary, four-time GRAMMY®-winning and Diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith have announced the return of their Las Vegas residency, AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD at Dolby Live at Park MGM, beginning Friday, June 17, 2022. The incredible show will be the first live concert experience presented in Dolby Atmos® at Dolby Live. Dolby Live is one of the world’s most technologically advanced performance venues for enjoying live music in Dolby Atmos.
“The only rust at Dolby Live is going to be on our van in the lobby! We are locked, cocked and loaded!” said Steven Tyler.
Since opening in April 2019 at Park MGM, AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Variety called the show a “multi-sensory spectacular” while People described it as “an audible history of the group’s five decades.” The Wrap wrote “Aerosmith still rocks, hard, not in spite of their five decades but because of them,” with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution saying that the show “offers fiery spectacle, deep cuts and hits,” and that they “are rock pioneers triumphing in a new environment.”
Members of Aerosmith’s “Aero Force One” fan club will receive access to an exclusive pre-sale beginning Thursday, March 24 at 9 a.m. PT.
Citi is the official card of Aerosmith’s residency at Park MGM. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Friday, March 25 at 10 a.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Members of MGM Rewards, MGM Resorts International’s loyalty rewards program, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will receive access to a pre-sale beginning Monday, March 28 at 10 a.m. PT.
All pre-sales end Wednesday, March 30 at 10 p.m. PT. Tickets starting at $75 go on sale Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/aerosmith. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
The 24 dates going on sale are:
June 2022: 17, 20, 23, 26, 29 July 2022: 2, 5, 8 September 2022: 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29 October 2022: 2, 5 November 2022: 19, 23, 26, 29 December 2022: 2, 5, 8, 11
The centerpiece of AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD is the electrifying 90-minute live performance from the band who continue to deliver one of the most innovative and thrilling performances in music. The band goes beyond the average concert, taking fans on a deep dive of their groundbreaking career with exclusive, unreleased audio and never-before-seen visuals from Aerosmith’s archives featured through a 12-screen media presentation (including a 140 ft x 40 ft high-def screen) produced by Oscar and Emmy-winning global visual effects studio Pixomondo. Using cutting-edge technology, Pixomondo also brings to life Aerosmith’s infamous logo – the wings – which magically unfold to herald the band’s arrival on stage.
The Aerosmith: DEUCES ARE WILD Residency at Dolby Live is the world’s first performance in Dolby Atmos bringing fans face-to-face with America’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in one of the most immersive, state-of-the art audio experiences ever. Dolby Atmos is an immersive audio experience that brings people inside their favorite entertainment. At Dolby Live, Dolby Atmos brings live performances to the next level by taking listeners inside the music to reveal details with unparalleled clarity and depth. Whether it’s hearing the layers of instruments move all around, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics, or being enveloped in a wave of melodies, nothing compares to hearing music live in Dolby Atmos.
In addition to their Las Vegas residency, the rock legends are also gearing up to release Aerosmith – 1971: The Road Starts Hear (UMe) on CD and digital formats on April 8. This rare recording from 1971 was recently discovered in Aerosmith’s Vindaloo Vaults and was originally only available as a limited-edition cassette and vinyl release for Record Store Day in 2021. The heavily sought-after RSD release quickly sold out and debuted on the Billboard 200, hitting No. 2 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, No. 12 on the Top Rock Albums chart, No. 13 on the Vinyl Albums chart, and No. 19 on the Top Album Sales chart. The Road Starts Hear can now be preordered/presaved, HERE. In addition, the band’s official online store features a new 1971 collection of exclusive merchandise, available HERE.
Aerosmith – 1971: The Road Starts Hear includes previously unseen archived photos, images of the original tape box, and liner notes written by Rolling Stone’s David Fricke with new interviews and comments from the band about this long-forgotten recording. With seven extraordinary tracks, this historic document showcases the early, unbridled talent of the future Hall of Fame members including a nascent version of “Dream On,” which they would later record and release on their 1973 eponymous major label debut. The Road Starts Hear also features early recordings of gems such as “Somebody,” “Movin’ Out,” “Walkin’ The Dog,” and “Mama Kin” all of which would also later be recorded for their landmark debut. Other tracks include “Reefer Head Woman,” which would later be recorded for their 1979 album Night In The Ruts, and “Major Barbara,” a song that would be featured on their 1986 release Classics Live.
It is time! Norwegian metal titans ABBATH are now streaming their brand-new album ‘Dread Reaver’ in advance of its release this Friday, March 25! Listen to the record in its entirety at THIS LOCATION.
Moreover, ABBATH has recently landed the cover of Outburn Magazine’s 96th issue! The issue features an exclusive, in-depth interview as well as a limited edition bundle that features autographed prints and other ABBATH memorabilia.
The cover image was taken by Jeremy Saffer while the signed, limited edition prints were taken by Ester Segarra.
The issue is out NOW. Limited edition bundles can be ordered exclusively via Outburn HERE.
ABBATH has recently announced a co-headlining European tour this September along with WATAIN, in which the bands will be supported by TRIBULATION and BÖLZER. The full run of dates can be found below!
Pre-orders for ‘Dread Reaver’ are available in the Season of Mist shop HERE. Pre-save the album on streaming services HERE.
The album artwork for ‘Dread Reaver’ was created by Bjørn Stian Bjoarvik.
Tracklist: 1. Acid Haze (04:51) 2. Scarred Core (03:29) 3. Dream Cull (04:15) WATCH HERE 4. Myrmidon (04:33) 5. The Deep Unbound (04:05) 6. Septentrion (04:30) 7. Trapped Under Ice (03:59) 8. The Book of Breath (04:35) LISTEN HERE 9. Dread Reaver (04:43) LISTEN HERE 10. Make my day (04:16)
ABBATH European Tour Dates (co-headlining w/ WATAIN w/ support from TRIBULATION + BÖLZER) 09/15: Paris (FR) @ Elysee Montmartre 09/16: Oberhausen (DE) @ Turbinenhalle 09/17: Munich (DE) @ Backstage 09/18: Milan (IT) @ Live Club 09/20: Toulouse (FR) @ Le Bikini 09/22: Lisbon (PT) @ Lisboa Ao Vivo 09/23: Madrid (ES) @ La Riviera 09/24: Barcelona (ES) @ Apolo 09/25: Lyon (FR) @ Transbordeur 09/27: Zurich (CH) @ Komplex 457 09/28: Filderstadt (DE) @ Filharmonie 09/29: Tilburg (NL) @ 013 09/30: London (UK) @ Earth 10/02: Antwerp (BE) @ Trix 10/04: Hamburg (DE) @ Markthalle 10/05: Copenhagen (DK) @ Amager Bio 10/06: Oslo (NO) @ Rockefeller 10/07: Stockholm (SE) @ Fallan 10/09: Helsinki (FI) @ Vanha
April 22, 2022 will see Bergen-based heavy rock outfit, AUDREY HORNE, release their much awaited new album, entitled Devil’s Bell. Four years after their critically acclaimed Blackout record, the band’s seventh studio album will drop on April 22, 2022 via Napalm Records!
As with every AUDREY HORNE album, there are no duds or misfires as the songs flow together seamlessly, making Devil’s Bell a delight to play from the first note straight to the end. Devil’s Bell offers nine fist-pumping songs that will shake concert venues worldwide. Frontman Toschie once again proves that he has one of the most charismatic and energetic voices in rock, and the kinetic guitar-work of Ice Dale (Enslaved) and Thomas Tofthagen (ex-Sahg) underlines an outstanding genre-warp of 70s and 80s rock via NWOBHM, keeping the music rocking and the listener locked in. The band is tight, the music is festive, and the songs stick upon first listen – that’s how a modern hard rock album should sound!
After the band just recently premiered the album title track, today we’ll get to hear a new song taken of the Devil’s Bell! “Danse Macabre” proves to be real rock anthem with big arena choruses, showcasing the Norwegian band in the top shape they are known and loved for.
Frontman Toschie says about the new song: “May we have the next dance? We are happy to present the second single “Danse Macabre”, from our upcoming album and we hope you will enjoy it while you wait for the bell to ring.”
What started back in 2002 soon took the Norwegians and their expertly executed, riff-soaked fury all the way to the top of the rock scene. Toschie adds:
“20 years into our career, we are proud to say we have made probably our strongest album so far.It was made during a time of lockdown and isolation, so it became a very focused album, and an album on our own terms, even more than previously. It is 100% homegrown as we recorded it ourselves, Arve produced it and our long time ‘secret’ member Herbrand Larsen mixed it.”
We are really happy with the way the whole album turned out and we feel that we kept the essence of the AUDREY HORNE but with a few new flavors added. Hope you’ll have as much fun listening to it as we had making it!”
Left-field metal luminaries ENSLAVED are proud to reveal their single and video for ‘Bounded by Allegiance – Live‘. The track, which originally comes from their ground-breaking album Isa (2004), sees a live recording of a new avant-garde interpretation, with nuanced accompaniment by fellow psychedelic Norwegian prog band Shaman Elephant. This extraordinary performance took place on last year’s Winter Solstice, via the stunning streaming event ‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience‘.
Frontman Grutle Kjellson stated, “So here’s a little memory from last year’s musical endeavor. Our ‘Big Band’ collaboration with Shaman Elephant was such a trip! It felt like, and indeed it was, an avalanche of locked up energy just bursting out. The streamed concert plus a small tour in Norway was pretty much the only shows we did in 2021, so the energy level was pretty much turned to 11, on all of us. All nine of us!
‘Bounded By Allegiance’ was one of the first songs we thought would fit being dressed for a nine man outfit, with its natural percussive nature. We hope we were right, enjoy!”
‘The Otherworldly Big Band Experience‘ was an Enslaved show like none other, their biggest, boldest project to date – a colossal, kaleidoscopic stage show featuring a stellar setlist covering their career, both past and present. Including some tracks never previously performed live.
Enslaved‘snew EP Caravans To The Outer Worlds was released unto the universe last month. It is a tale of departure, about leaving behind a barren and desolate world, travelling boldly into the future. It signaled the end of an era for the psychedelic Norwegians, hinting at new pastures.
Order Enslaved‘s new ep Caravans To The Outer Worlds here: HERE
Watch the video forRuun II – The Epitaph HERE Watch the video for Caravans To The Outer Worlds HERE
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