SARS is a band from Rzeszów, Poland, active since 2018. The group is known for its unique sound, which they describe as “Blastematicgroove-core.” This genre is a fusion of intense blast beats, intricate mathematical time signatures, and slow, groove-oriented core elements. The result is an experimental and dynamic musical style that pushes the boundaries of traditional metal and core genres.
SARS’ music explores complex rhythms and structures while maintaining a strong focus on groove, offering listeners a fresh and engaging experience.
Music for “Synthetic Domination” album was recorded at BLAStudio. Whole was mixed and mastered by Marcin “Cinek” Jasiewicz. Cover artwork by Maciej Janas from experimental metal band Ketha. “Synthetic Domination” was officially released as digipak CD on December 1, 2024 (buy CD&merch) and will be available for listening at major streaming platforms on March 1, 2025.
Musicians comments: “This release marks a significant evolution of the sound, showcasing growth as musicians and commitment to pushing the limits of their craft. Fans can expect intricate compositions, powerful performances, and thought-provoking themes“.
Tracklist:
1. Submission 2. On Corpses and Ashes 3. We were so used 4. The Race 5. Sinister Roar 6. Dissertation 7. Von Ekelhaften 8. Alpha-Phthalimido Glutarimide
Line-up:
Marcin “Dyvan” Pitorak – vocal Marcin “Cinek” Jasiewicz – guitar Marcin “Baran” Barański – bass Maciej “Surovy” Surowiec – drums
FINAL SIEGE is back with the video for “Psychological Maceration,” taken from their explosive album Nuclear Doom State (out now via Wormholedeath).
If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance to witness the full force of Final Siege’s relentless energy and chaos. This video is a montage of the band’s live performances, capturing the savage intensity that has become their trademark. The video is an immersive dive into the heart of their powerful stage presence.
“Psychological Maceration” is just one of many tracks from “Nuclear Doom State” that embodies the band’s unyielding commitment to themes of rebellion, war, and the psychological toll of living in a world gripped by chaos. Final Siege is known for delivering brutal, aggressive music, and this track is no exception, combining Death, Thrash, and Groove metal for a high-octane, headbanging experience.
Since their formation, Final Siege has shared the stage with legends like Suffocation, Atheist, and Warbringer, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the metal world. Their full-length album “Nuclear Doom State” is a sonic apocalypse, and Psychological Maceration serves as a prime example of the power and intensity that fans have come to expect.
Southern California rock powerhouse Robert Jon & The Wreck are back with their latest high-octane single, “Sittin’ Pretty,” now available on all major digital platforms. The track, recorded in Savannah, GA, and produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Rival Sons), delivers a raw and electrifying energy that showcases the band’s signature grit and swagger.
With its ferocious riffing, searing guitar solos, growling Hammond B3 organ, and relentless rhythm section, “Sittin’ Pretty” is a hard-rocking warning to those who cross paths with someone who’s as captivating as they are dangerous.
“‘Sittin’ Pretty’ was the working title that was birthed from a rocking jam in the writing room,” explains frontman Robert Jon. “It’s a hard-hitting track that warns the next one in line that she’s dangerous. With powerful riffs and scorching guitars, the song references the wild nights that lead to the morning when those ‘church bells are ringing.’”
“This song went through a number of different iterations before we landed on the version you hear today,” adds guitarist Henry James. “I had a heavy rock, call-and-response riff with a vocal melody that we had been jamming on for a while. We built a structure around it, and it quickly became one of our favourite ideas going into the studio. In his own inimitable way, producer Dave Cobb worked his magic on the arrangement, having us shift a few things around and speed the song up a bit. We rolled tape, and in just a few takes, we had our basic track! Then we layered in guitar, vocal, and keyboard overdubs, and the vision for ‘Sittin’ Pretty’ was complete. What we landed on was a rollicking, aggressive banger with furious drums, a flying bassline, and pure vintage guitar pyrotechnics!”
“Sittin’ Pretty” offers the next look into a new chapter for Robert Jon & The Wreck, as the band continues rolling out a slate of fresh material for their new studio album in 2025. Following the release of “Ashes in the Snow”—a stirring track highlighting the band’s reflective side—“Sittin’ Pretty” shifts gears with a more hard-hitting, high-energy approach. Blending vintage influences with a modern edge, the track further showcases the band’s range and dynamic songwriting.
Currently, amid their Winter U.S. Tour, Robert Jon & The Wreck continue to bring their electrifying live show to audiences across the country. Following a monumental year that included the release of Red Moon Rising Deluxe Edition and a triumphant European tour, the band is keeping the momentum going with a run of high-energy headline performances. The tour will lead into their upcoming appearances on the Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea X in March before they head back to Europe for a string of Spring 2025 tour dates. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit robertjonandthewreck.com/tour.
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK UK SPRING 2025 UK TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM ROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM, ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC, THEGIGCARTEL, PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL
LIQUID ROOM, EDINBURGH SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2025 Tickets: ticketmaster.co.uk 9C Victoria St, Edinburgh, EH1 2HE http://www.liquidroom.com
PICTUREDROME, HOLMFIRTH SUNDAY 27 APRIL 2025 Tickets: thegigcartel.com Market Walk, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7DA https://www.picturedrome.net
THE WELLY CLUB, HULL TUESDAY 29 APRIL 2025 Tickets: alttickets.com 105-107 Beverley Rd, Hull, HU3 1TS https://www.giveitsomewelly.com
GUILDHALL, PORTSMOUTH SATURDAY 10 MAY 2025 Special Guest: Brave Rival Tickets: Portsmouth Guildhall Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB http://www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk
Robert Jon & The Wreck – 2025 U.S. Winter Tour Dates February 7 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre February 8 – Elkin, NC – The Reeves Theater & Cafe February 11 – Stuart, FL – The Lyric Theatre February 13-17 – Miami, FL – Rock Legends Cruise XII March 21-26 – Miami, FL – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea X
Robert Jon & The Wreck – 2025 Spring Tour Dates April 15 – Hengelo, NL – Metropool April 16 – Verviers, BE – Spirit of 66 April 17 – Affalter, DE – Zur Linde April 18 – Seewen, CH – Gaswerk Eventbar April 19 – Lyss, CH – Kufa April 20 – Nürnberg, DE – Hirsch April 24 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival April 26 – Edinburgh, UK – Liquid Room April 27 – Holmfirth, UK – Picturedrome April 29 – Hull, UK – Welly Club April 30 – Norwich, UK – Epic Studios May 1 – Folkestone, UK – The Quarterhouse May 2 – Venlo, NL – Grenswerk May 3 – Groningen, NL – Groningen Rhythm & Blues Nights Festival May 6 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham May 7 – Gloucester, UK – Guildhall May 8 – Chester, UK – The Live Rooms May 10 – Portsmouth, UK – Guildhall Studio June 13 – Naches, WA – Chinook Fest 2025
Summer 2025 European Dates June 20 – Vitoria, ES – Askena Festival June 21 – Le Thor, FR – Sonograf June 25 – Aschaffenburg, DE – Colos-Saal June 26 – Herschbach, DE – Haus Hergispach June 27 – Torgau, DE – Kulturbastion Torgau Open Air July 1 – Wurzburg, DE – Posthalle July 2 – Marburg, DE – KFZ Marburg July 3 – Weert, NL – Bosuil July 4 – Diepenbeek, BE – Hookrock Festival July 5 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
The Zac Schulze Gang are back with the stomping new track “I Won’t Do This Anymore” released on Friday 7th February and is available to stream on all digital platforms HERE.
Watch the official “I Won’t Do This Anymore” music video for the single on YouTube HERE.
Known for their old-school blend of 70s classic blues rock and modern alternative influences, the Kent-based blues rock trio return with an outrageously catchy, raw-to-the-bone riff rock anthem.
“I Won’t Do This Anymore” channels the manic energy of guitar legend Rory Gallagher whilst injecting the Blues-Pop sensibility of Huey Lewis and the News, combining rebellious lyrics, trail-blazing bass riffs, crashing drums, and an infectious guitar/harmonica play-off that showcases the band’s songwriting potential and ability to flex between massive melodies and ricochet rhythms.
With their feet firmly on the accelerator, “I Won’t Do This Anymore” finds the power trio storming the UK blues scene with a track for the working-class. Combining a classic British R’n’B sound with punk bravado, hi-octane energy, and bundles of aggression.
The new single follows last year’s hectic touring schedule which featured the boys supporting Samantha Fish and Eddie 9V and coincides with their upcoming April 2025 UK headline tour topped off with a sold-out show at The Grace in London. The Gang are also bringing new upcoming rock bands on the road with them.
“I Won’t Do This Anymore is a song of rebellion against the big bad bosses of today’s world,” explains Zac. “The lyrics relate back to our old lives where we used to mop McDonald’s kitchens and stack shelves during the night shift at Iceland.”
“When it came to the vocals and over sound of the track, we drew inspiration from Huey Lewis and The News. Then we mixed it with a Rory Gallagher-esque riff that we thought would work well with a bit of energetic harmonica over the top. We brought in our friend Nigel Feist AKA the mayor of Broadstairs to live-track the harp. On the second take we said, that’s the one! Nigel’s one of the best harp players in Kent. We’re super proud to have him featured on the song.”
Continues Zac, “The harmonised instrumental bridge with the guitar and harmonica in sync happened out of nowhere during the recording. It sounds like something you’d hear on a Lynyrd Skynyrd or an Eagles track. That part glued the whole song together and the result is something that we thought was strong. We hope it will become a favourite live track. We can’t wait to play it on the upcoming tour.”
The highly anticipated debut album (currently untitled) slated for release in 2025 marks the first steps for the band’s relationship with producer Ian Sadler at Really BIG Audio. Ian has captured the band’s raw-to-the-bone live energy whilst pushing them to their absolute limits especially when it comes to Zac’s signature ripping solos and the band’s songwriting ability as heard on “I Won’t Do This Anymore.” Sadler is also responsible for the production on the band’s previous single “Woman” which garnered 15-consecutive weeks of airplay on Planet Rock.
Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Zac Schulze and backed up by bassist Anthony Greenwell and drummer Ben Schulze; The Zac Schulze Gang’s sound and work ethic harks back to the much-loved live dynamic and relentless touring schedules of 70s blues rock acts like Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood. At the same time, their unique sound also embodies elements of heritage classic rock acts including AC/DC and Thin Lizzy, while giving a firm salute to contemporary influences like Royal Blood and Queens of the Stone Age.
The Gang have made lasting impressions at esteemed festivals including Eric Clapton’sCrossroads Festival in Los Angeles, Planet Rock’sWinter End Festival in 2023, Fairport’sCropredy Festival, and the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon where the band first exploded onto the scene.
The Zac Schulze Gang recently won UK Emerging Artist of the Year at 2024’s UK Blues Awards. Newly sold-out shows in Netherlands, Germany and London, are proof of the Gang’s rising popularity around the world as well as newly announced headline festival slots at the 2025 Rory Gallagher Festival in Ballyshannon, Ireland, and the UK’s Broadstairs Blues Bash.
THE 7TH GUILD has released a video for “Glorious”, third single taken from the debut album “Triumviro” to be released on February 21 by Scarlet Records.
A cinematic heavy metal ballad full of powerful will and a bit of a melancholic spirit, “Glorious” is an amazing tale about the meaning of life and that everlasting desire to push your limits and reach for something else. A truly motivating track able to defeat any negative feeling.
video by Mattia Antonelli
debut album for the brand new Italian operatic metal supergroup conceived by Skeletoon’s leader and frontman Tomi Fooler;
featuring Giacomo Voli (Rhapsody Of Fire) and Ivan Giannini (former Vision Divine, Derdian) on vocals, forming the three metal tenors;
featuring Michael Ehré (Gamma Ray, The Unity), Simone Mularoni (DGM), Francesco Ferraro (Freedom Call, Bloodorn), Daniele Mazza (Ancient Bards), Alessio Lucatti (Vision Divine, Deathless Legacy);
produced, mixed and mastered by Tomi Fooler, Simone Mularoni and Simone Bertozzi at Domination Studio;
cover artwork by Thomas Everhard (Edguy, Avantasia, Therion);
1 Holy Land 2 The 7th Guild 3 Glorious 4 La Promessa Cremisi 5 In Nomine Patris 6 Time 7 Guardians Of Eternity 8 The Metal Charade 9 Fairy Tale (Shaman cover)
Total running time – 47:51
FFO: Rhapsody Of Fire, Luca Turilli, Angra, Andre Matos, Avantasia, Helloween
The 7th Guild saw the light in 2021 as side-project of Skeletoon’s frontman and songwriter Tomi Fooler. The idea at its base was to put together a powerful trio of singers in the vein of the legendary Three Tenors (Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo & José Carreras).
Rhapsody Of Fire’s Giacomo Voli and Vision Divine/Derdian’s Ivan Giannini joined Tomi Fooler to create this magic trio. The band has been completed with a strong line-up that includes the blazing drumming of Michael Ehré (Gamma Ray, The Unity), who forms a granitic rhythm section with Francesco Ferraro (Freedom Call, Bloodorn) on bass. Simone Mularoni (DGM), who also produced the album at his Domination Studio, is the genius man behind the guitars, while the cinematic orchestration are vividly painted by Daniele Mazza (Ancient Bards) and Alessio Lucatti (Vision Divine, Deathless Legacy) is the majestic chief keyboard wizard.
Catchy power metal melodies are melted with a symphonic music style, giving the perception of an operatic composing process. Emerging sound passes through classic orchestral arrangements with bombastic cinematic patterns, resulting in a wonderful choral result. References to the sounds of early Rhapsody Of Fire, Andre Matos and latest Helloween appear here and there among the unique style developed by Tomi Fooler & Co.
The 7th Guild are:
Tomi Fooler – vocals Giacomo Voli – vocals Ivan Giannini – vocals Simone Mularoni – guitar Francesco Ferraro – bass Daniele Mazza – orchestras and arrangements Alessio Lucatti – keyboards and piano Michael Ehrè – drums
After two consecutive new Jethro Tull album releases in 2022 and 2023, a new studio record – ‘Curious Ruminant’ – was recently announced and will be released on the 7th March 2025. Consisting of nine new tracks varying in length from two and half minutes to almost seventeen minutes, this is an album of mostly full band music. Amongst the musicians featured are former keyboardist Andrew Giddings and drummer James Duncan, along with the current band members David Goodier, John O’Hara, Scott Hammond and, making his recording debut with the band, guitarist Jack Clark.
Following the launch of the album’s title track in January, they are now pleased to reveal the second single ‘The Tipu House’. Watch the video, once again directed by Costin Chioreanu, here:
Ian describes ‘The Tipu House’ as a song of aspiration in adversity, and comments: “Our societies are filled with those who have risen from relative poverty to positions of greatness in the world and their successes are a beacon of hope for the rest of us, even if ‘greatness’ is a relative concept at the end of it all.”
‘Curious Ruminant’ will be available on several different formats, including a Ltd Deluxe Ultra Clear 180g 2LP + 2CD + Blu-ray Artbook & Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook. Both of these feature the main album, alternative stereo mixes & a blu-ray containing Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Sound (once again undertaken by Bruce Soord of The Pineapple Thief), as well as exclusive interview material. The Ltd Deluxe vinyl artbook also includes 2 exclusive art-prints. The album will also be available as a Special Edition CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g LP + LP-booklet & as Digital Album (in both stereo & Dolby Atmos). Pre-order now here: https://jethrotullband.lnk.to/CuriousRuminant-Album
The full tracklisting is as follows: 1. Puppet And The Puppet Master 04:04 2. Curious Ruminant 06:00 3. Dunsinane Hill 04:17 4. The Tipu House 03:31 5. Savannah of Paddington Green 03:13 6. Stygian Hand 04:16 7. Over Jerusalem 05:55 8. Drink From The Same Well 16:42 9. Interim Sleep 02:33
Ian Anderson had been saying for months following the release of RökFlöte that he would embark on a new project in late 2023. He waited only a few weeks before the first notions began to solidify into some drafted words of intent and in May 2024, some unfinished music recorded earlier with John O’Hara, David Goodier and James Duncan became the starting point for the new songs as they took shape.
Writing the lyrics and melodies for all the newly written material came very quickly once he began in earnest during June and just seemed to slot right in to the musical feel and styles of the earlier recordings.
Anderson’s writing here is often on a more personal level of lyric content than we are used to hearing. Interspersed with his usual observational descriptions are the slightly more heart-on- sleeve moments of soul-baring – albeit not on the topics more often paraded by the usual I-me lyric merchants of pop and rock.
Some of the songs are developed from unfinished instrumental demos made some years ago although this does not result in a huge stylistic divide to jump out at the listener. Apart from the signature flute solos and melodies, accordion, mandolin, acoustic and tenor guitars feature on several tracks too, so the subtle backdrop of acoustic and folk rock serves to remind of the Tull heritage of the 70s.
The band consists of:
Ian Anderson – Flutes, vocals, acoustic guitar, tenor guitar, mandolin, odds and sods, bits and bobs David Goodier – Bass guitar John O’Hara – Piano, keyboards, accordion Scott Hammond – Drums Jack Clark – Electric guitar The album also features: James Duncan – Drums, cajón, percussion Andrew Giddings – Piano, keyboards, accordion
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 