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French ODC Announce Signing with BLKIIBLK for Release of Debut Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 10, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: ODC. Leave a comment
Photo Credit: Cédric Le Dantec

BLKIIBLK is thrilled to announce the signing of the French alternative metal band ODC. 

With the upcoming release of their debut album in 2025, ODC is stepping boldly into a new era. The band is ready to push boundaries and make their mark on the international scene. ODC is here to stay. Loud, fearless, and unapologetically hybrid.

Lead singer Celia Do commented on the signing: “We’re beyond excited to join the BLKIIBLK family. Teaming up with a passionate, professional crew who truly lives for music is exactly what we were looking for. A bold new era of ODC starts now – and it’s going to be massive!”

Aldo Lonobile, Head Of A&R Europe at Frontiers Label Group, stated: “ODC impressed me since the first listening, they are the perfect formula between modern alternative metal and a devoted work attitude, and we are ready to bring the band to the highest level!”

ODC is the soundtrack of a hybrid generation. A sonic uppercut, balancing raw power and elegance. It’s also the voice of a generation searching for meaning – standing at the crossroads of styles, cultures, and influences. 

Born in Paris in 2017, ODC is the result of two worlds coming together: the world of Celia Do, a vocalist with a striking identity, and that of a composer driven by the same fire – the desire to create an alternative metal project that breaks free from conventions: bold, modern, and uncompromising. From this spark, a true sonic and visual odyssey emerged.

ODC – named after Celia’s stage name acronym – became a totally creative space, where heavy riffs, catchy melodies, and contemporary electronic textures collide in a unique blend of raw energy and polished aesthetic. ODC is a bold blend of metal, modern rock and immersive electronic atmospheres. 

Inspired by artists such as Devin Townsend, Breaking Benjamin, Linkin Park and BMTH, ODC doesn’t fit in any box. The band asserts its own voice — powerful, hybrid, sharp and emotional.
Their songs are modern mantras, telling stories of freedom, downfall, and resilience. Music that hits hard — and hits deep. A constant dialogue between introspection and explosion. 

The band is built around four distinct artistic personalities: Celia Do (lead singer, founder and producer, the rock frontwoman of the band), Sonny, a.k.a. MX MNK (a bassist with roots in hardcore and black metal, and a trash rapper with visceral energy). Then, Raphaël (an 8-string guitarist blending classic rock, hard rock, and atmospheric textures), and Hector (a drummer forged in the death metal scene, delivering explosive rhythmic power). 

After a well-received debut EP in 2019 (“Ending The Boredom”), ODC carved their path through a series of powerful singles between 2020 and 2023, asserting their hybrid identity and ability to break genre boundaries. In 2024, the project took a major leap forward: writing their first full-length album, produced in Nashville by Kellen McGregor (Memphis May Fire).

Canadian HELIX Celebrate 50 Years with New ‘Best-Of’ Release

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 10, 2025
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Crown X Recordings, Canada’s premier re-issue label, proudly announces the release of Helix 50 – The Best Of, a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada’s most legendary hard rock bands. The compilation features an all-star re-recording of Helix’s multi-platinum hit “Rock You,” alongside international chart-toppers from their major label debut, No Rest For The Wicked (1983), through to Vagabond Bones (2009). An all-new track complete the circle. Using cutting-edge audio technology, every track has been expertly remastered for both CD and vinyl at Iguana Recording Studios in Toronto, ON for a new sonic experience.

Helix’s newest studio track “Stand Up” is released on all streaming platforms Friday, May 18. Followed by a Friday, May 2 streaming and video release of the all-star recording of “Rock You”, featuring founding vocalist Brian Vollmer and longtime bassist Daryl Gray, along with special guests Phil X (Bon Jovi), Brent Fitz (Slash), and Todd Kerns (Slash). The track will be available for streaming in both stereo and Dolby Atmos.

Helix 50 – The Best Of is a definitive collection including the classic remastered hits “Heavy Metal Love,” “Deep Cuts The Knife,” “Wild In The Streets, “Running Wild In The 21st Century,” “Good To The Last Drop (Radio Version)” and “Animal Inside.” Additionally, unplugged versions of “(Make Me Do) Anything You Want,” “The Kids Are All Shakin,’” and  “Dream On” have been remixed for a fresh, updated sound. Released in both CD and LP format, the CD version includes the bonus tracks “That Day Is Gonna Come,” “Sleeping’ In The Dog House Again,” featuring Kim Mitchell, and “Look Me Straight In The Heart,” a duet with Lee Aaron.

Exclusive Releases and Live Events

Fans will be able to order a Deluxe Signed Bundle exclusively through the band’s webstore at rockpapermerch.com/collections/helix starting Wednesday, May 21. This edition is limited to 300 units and comes in a special gatefold format that holds both the CD and 180g marble color vinyl. This hand signed bundle also includes a record slip mat, a Helix 50 guitar pick and a Helix 50 can koozie.

Standard single CD and LP versions will be available in retail stores this July.

The band will release Helix 50 – The Best Of  with a special unplugged show on Wednesday, May 21, as part of the McBowl Concert Series, an annual charity event in Mississauga, ON. Brian Vollmer and Daryl Gray will be joined by former Helix guitarist Sean Kelly, who will also host a retrospective discussion on the band’s history. Before the performance, Vollmer will launch Helix 50 – The Best Of via a live-stream event, sharing stories from the band’s iconic career.

For McBowl Concert Series tickets: www.classicbowl.com/concerts/mcbowl

Follow Helix social media for the most up to date information on Helix 50 – The Best Of.

HELIX 50 – THE BEST OF :

Rock You (2025)
Heavy Metal Love (2025 Remastered)
Deep Cuts The Knife (2025 Remastered)
Wild In The Streets (2025 Remastered)
Running Wild In The 21st Century (2025 Remastered)
(Make Me Do) Anything You Want (2025 Unplugged)
The Kids Are All Shakin’ (2025 Unplugged)
Animal Inside (2025 Remastered)
Good To The Last Drop (Radio Version)
Stand Up (2025 Remastered)
Dream On (2025 Unplugged)

ADDITIONAL CD BONUS TRACKS
That Day Is Gonna Come
Sleepin’ in the Dog House Again
Look Me Straight In The Heart

About Helix

Helix was formed in 1974 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. In 1976, the twin-guitar attack of Brent “The Doctor” Doerner and Paul Hackman joined the band, helping shape the group’s signature sound. After releasing two independent albums, Helix signed with Capitol Records, launching their major-label career with No Rest for the Wicked (1983), featuring the breakout hit “Heavy Metal Love.” The band gained further international success with Walkin’ the Razor’s Edge (1984), driven by their iconic anthem “Rock You,” which received major MTV airplay, along with a controversial X-rated version of the video.

Throughout the 1980s, Helix continued to release acclaimed albums and tour worldwide, sharing stages with KISS, Alice Cooper, Motorhead and Ian Gillan. Despite the tragic loss of guitarist Paul Hackman in 1992, Brian Vollmer carried the Helix torch forward, working with various top-tier musicians, including members of Brighton Rock, Killer Dwarfs, Harem Scarem, and Crash Kelly.

Helix’s legacy was further cemented in 2003 when they were humorously featured in an episode of the Trailer Park Boys television show sparking renewed interest in their music. In 2005, Vollmer release the book Gimme An R!, documenting his life on the road and in the studio. In 2010, Vollmer released Smash Hits…Unplugged, an acoustic reimagining of Helix classics, some of which are now featured on this latest compilation.

Today, Helix continues to tour and record, with Helix 50 – The Best Of serving as a monument to their enduring legacy.

Follow Helix Online for updates on Helix 50– The Best Of:
Website: www.planethelix.com
Facebook: facebook.com/helixofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/helixband
YouTube: youtube.com/helix
Crown X Recordings: CrownXRecordings.com

TELEPATHY Reveal New Video ‘End Transmission’ Ahead of European Tour Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 10, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: TELEPATHY. Leave a comment
Photo credit: Damien Demolder

Cinematic post-metal quartet Telepathy have today unveiled a new video for their behemoth track ‘End Transmission’, taken from their most recent, and acclaimed, record Transmissions (March 2025, Pelagic Records).

Order Transmissions here: https://orcd.co/telepathy

Telepathy will perform tracks from Transmissions at A Colossal Weekend in Denmark on Thursday 8th May. In addition, they’re touring at the following:

UK 17.04 London – The Black Heart
DE 06.05 Leipzig – Werk2
DE 07.05 Berlin – Neue Zukunft
DE 08.05 Copenhagen – A Colossal Weekend
DE 10.05 Bremen – Zollkantine
DE 11.05 Siegen – Vortex Music Club
NL 23-24.09 Maastricht – Pelagic Festival

The band comment: “We are excited to announce the first European live dates in support of our new album Transmissions, including a stop at A Colossal Weekend festival in Copenhagen. We can’t wait to see you. Welcome to the first Transmission”.

They continue: “‘End Transmission’ was the first song we performed from our new album, way back at the end of 2022. It became THE song in our set on that tour with Oranssi Pazuzu, and we wanted to document that initial excitement with this clip. 

Featuring footage from Euroblast in Germany, Amplifest in Porto, the 2000trees vs ArcTanGent event in Bristol and club dates through France and the UK we present this nostalgic look back at life on the road as we prepare to head back out on the road in support of 
Transmissions.”

Telepathy are:

Piotr Turek
Albert Turek
Krystian Turek
Richard Powley

For more:
https://www.instagram.com/telepathybanduk
https://www.facebook.com/telepathyband
https://telepathyband.bandcamp.com/album/transmissions

Finnish Rockers SHIRAZ LANE Unveil New Single + Visualizer ‘Bullshit’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 10, 2025
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Photo Credit: Lana Gonch

Finnish rockers SHIRAZ LANE are pleased to unveil their new single and official visualizer video “Bullshit”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

The band will be touring in the upcoming months, performing in Tampere (FI) on April 18th with support from Block Of Flats, and appearing at Wildfest in Belgium on May 24th.

In June, Shiraz Lane will perform at the Lisää Löylyä Festival in Finland, before embarking on a UK tour, with support from XIII Doors, starting on June 19th in Bornemouth, and wrapping up on June 27th in Wanclockhead. More dates will follow after the summer.

Stream “Bullshit” HERE

The band commented: “Our second single, Bullshit, dives deep into a hypothetical future of Orwellian dystopia along with the degeneration of society. The song carries a strong message about cutting through deception, hypocrisy and provokes debate on the current direction of the modern world”.

“The creative approach in the soundscape and production of Bullshit expands our sonic boundaries and elevates the means of our expression on another level. Bullshit will prove to be a cornerstone of the upcoming album and a fundamental piece of music that will surely stand the test of time”, they added.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES – GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:

April 18th – Olympia – Tampere (FI)
May 24th – Wildfest (BE)
June 14th – Lisää Löylyä Festival (FI)
June 19th – Love Rocks Festival – Bornemouth (UK)
June 20th- The Northern Club – Pontefract (UK)
June 21st- Rock Vibes – Nottingham (UK)
June 22nd – Cart And Horses – London (UK)
June 23rd – The Giffard Arms – Wolverhampton (UK)
June 26th – Waterloo Music Bar – Blackpool (UK)
June 27th – Wildfire Festival – Wanclockhead (UK)
August 29th – Ripollet Rock (ES)
September 6th – ÅlvikRock (NO)
November 9th – Lion Rock (ES)

Hailing from Vantaa, Finland, Shiraz Lane started their musical journey in 2011. Their vision of a perfect blend of sonic combustion and elegant delicacy started to blossom and reach its potential when the current line-up was solidified in 2014 and the band released their first EP “Be The Slave Or Be The Change”.

The band gained great international attention from the very beginning, and soon the young Finns
were flying from Japan to South America, playing in Europe’s coolest clubs & summer festivals and had their warm first contact also with the US audience on the Monsters of Rock cruise.

Shiraz Lane resonates through their double-edged guitar sound (provided by Jani Laine and Miki
Kalske), percussive ground-pounding clockwork (Ana Willman, drums & Joel Alex, bass) and the
supersonic melodies chanted by lead singer Hannes Kett. They are one of the most intriguing and entertaining bands in the current Hard Rock scene, bringing in a fresh breeze in terms of both compositions and live performance. 

In addition to their debut EP, other most notable releases include the albums “For Crying Out Loud”, “Carnival Days”, “Vibration I”, “Forgotten Shades Of Life” and “Acoustic Archives’’.

Although wearing inspiration and paying homage to their predecessors, the sound and style of Shiraz Lane is unique, bold and contemporary. This has manifested in collaborations such as extensive international touring (sharing stages with bands such as KISS, Deep Purple, H.E.A.T & Crashdïet), national TV appearances, the gaming world and, most importantly, an exponentially growing & dedicated fanbase around the world.

Line Up:
Hannes Kett – Vocals
Jani Laine – Guitar
Miki Kalske – Guitar
Joel Alex – Bass
Ana Vilkkumaa – Drums

Follow SHIRAZ LANE:
Website
Instagram
TikTok
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ALL FOR METAL to Embark on European “Battle Of Metal” Co-Headline Tour w/ GRAILKNIGHTS in Autumn 2025

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 10, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: ALL FOR METAL, GRAILKNIGHTS. Leave a comment

Warrior horde ALL FOR METAL are definitely among the hottest current acts of the metal circus: Within a short period of time, they’ve released two studio albums (with their sophomore album “Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon)” hitting position 12 of the official German album chart!) and played countless shows in several countries. Evening after evening, ALL FOR METAL gained new fans performing strongly alongside other leading bands of the genre such as WINDROSE, LORDI, ORDEN OGAN, and most recently DIRKSCHNEIDER. But now it’s time for the group to step up: in autumn 2025, ALL FOR METAL will return to European stages as headliners. GRAILKNIGHTS, a collective of superheroic musicians, will be joining the line-up of the tour as co-headlining act. And those who were attentive at school should know: where forces collide, the result is nothing but a big bang – in this case sonic fireworks! Aptly titled “Battle Of Metal,” this tour is not to be missed by heavy/power metal worshippers and all those eager to witness a clash of two highly entertaining bands. Better sharpen your swords & get your tickets!

ALL FOR METAL state: “Today, we’re more than proud to announce our first co-headline tour with the mighty GRAILKNIGHTS! Thank you for all your heavy support on the road, the countless amazing talks at the merch booth, and the beautiful energy you always spread at our shows! We promised to return with our full metal package and so we shall see each other again this autumn across Europe! It’s ALL FOR METAL and METAL FOR ALL!”

“Battle Of Metal” Tour 2025
ALL FOR METAL & GRAILKNIGHTS
w/ special guests
Presented by Rock It!, musix, metal.de, Tasmanian Devil Agency, RPM & PERCEPTION

17.10.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
18.10.2025 DE Berlin – Lido
19.10.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
21.10.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
22.10.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
23.10.2025 DE Bochum – Matrix
24.10.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk)
25.10.2025 DE Schirnding – Gemeindehalle
26.10.2025 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café
27.10.2025 HU Budapest – Analog Music Hall
29.10.2025 AT Vienna – Viper Room
30.10.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann

More dates in other countries & special guests to be announced soon.

Tickets: https://rpm.link/battleofmetal2025PR – General On-Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

More upcoming ALL FOR METAL live dates:

06.06.2025 CZ Pilsen – Metalfest Open Air
26.06.2025 CH Grenchen – Summerside Festival
05.07.2025 DE Irslingen – Wolfweez Open Air Festival
07.08.2025 UK Walton-on-Trent – Bloodstock Open Air
16.08.2025 FR Carhaix-Plouguer – Motocultor Festival

Order/stream “Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon)”: https://allformetal.rpm.link/godsofmetalPR

More from ALL FOR METAL:

‘Gods Of Metal’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A04DZNtH-w

‘Valkyries In The Sky [feat. Laure Guldemond & Tim Kanoa Hansen]’
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGsKrvlPSMk

‘The Way Of The Samurai’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F4Ns4Ij-EA

‘Path Of The Brave’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDm_ikUjgBA

‘Year Of The Dragon’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocYEBKfJddU

‘Temple Of Silence’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd5d1j2hdpM

‘All For Metal Is Coming To Town’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAZGJuk7IXE

Photo credit: Christina Schmoger – Editing: Smilla Heidmann

ALL FOR METAL are:
Antonio Calanna | vocals
Tetzel | vocals
Jasmin Pabst | guitars
Ursula Zanichelli | guitars, backing vocals
Florian Thoma | bass
Leif Jensen | drums

More on ALL FOR METAL: allformetal.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | RPM

NASCITURUS Unleash New Single ‘O Czudca powstaniu’ from Upcoming Debut Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 10, 2025
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Nasciturus is a post/sludge metal band founded in 2011, reactivated in 2020 as a result of the fascination with black metal, traditional polish music and local folk fairy tales. Maintained in the convention of a power trio, the band is trying to introduce its own form to the black metal tradition – dressed in lyrics based on an old local stories and legends. In 2021, Nasciturus recorded the first live demo “Faber ferrarius“, in 2023 two songs from the demo were included in the compilation “Outsider Metal Kompilace (Scény Slezských Jurodivců)“.

The time has come to show raw and dinginess of black metal!

“Fabulae” is an album created out of devotion to local stories, in particular the legends and tales of the Beskid Mountains. Musically, it circulates between genres, staying in none for long, but always fitting the definition of black metal. The texts are inspired by more or less fantastic events – they are mainly based on stories collected and edited by Andrzej Potocki. Three instruments, three voices, seven poems, seven songs – recorded and produced as organically as possible, so that the atmosphere of uniqueness accompanies each listening session.

Debut album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Dominik Cynar at Dirty Sound Studio. The album features two guests: Michał Barszcz (solo in “Pomirki“) and Łukasz Sarkowicz (solo in “Pokuta“). Cover artwork and inside graphics was done by Rafał „Czarnuch” Chruścicki. Graphic design by Jakub Dyrkacz. “Fabulae” will be released April 30, 2025 in digital format and jewelcase CD by Polish label Via Nocturna (pre-order here)

TRACKLIST:

1. Pomirki
2. Ogniem uzdrowion
3. Potrójnie przez ziemię wypluty
4. O Czudca powstaniu    
5. Pieklisko we Wróblowej
6. Silva Populo
7. Pokuta 

Listen to the song “O Czudca powstaniu“:

LINE-UP:

Rafał „Czarnuch” Chruścicki (Kalt Vindur, Wesele, ex-Pandrador) – vocal, drums, synths
Wojciech Bosek – vocal, bass
Marcin „Martens” Miziołek (ex-Misteria) – vocal, guitars

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