HELLGUARD, the rising stars of the Italian heavy-power metal scene, are thrilled to unveil the official lyric video for their latest single, “The Fall of Lucifer.” The new video captures the powerful energy and thematic depth of the song, bringing their music to life in a visually stunning way.
Hellguard is an Italian band that sinks its roots in heavy and power metal, while seeking a dark, aggressive and modern sound.
“Red Skies of Hate” was their first single, released in June 2023, followed by songs like “Firework” and “The Fall Of Lucifer”, alongside covers like “Kill The King” by Rainbow and “The Last In Line” by Dio as a side project.
The band is currently self-producing and is focusing on releasing new songs. You can listen to their music on all streaming platforms.
Line up: Gianluca Ronco – Guitars, Production and Bass Giulio Galamini – Vocals Michele Maraldi – Bass Giacomo Ferretti – Drums
German high-speed power metallers SCULFORGE are making us happy this Christmas with their new single “Towers” – and no, it’s not just any old single release. Singer and guitarist Polly T. Wood sums it up: “This song is a collection of superlatives! It’s our fastest and shortest track ever. But that’s not all because we’ve got an extra gimmick to take even more of your precious time! Our guitarist Fabz, normally lazier than a rock, has taught himself how to program a video game! This means that not only do you get a classic Sculforge DIY video, but you also get to play the very first Sculforge videogame. Cheers, legends!”
So get ready to have your ears blown off and master a few levels! You can get into the mayhem at http://www.sculforge.org/towers. The video is available on YouTube and the song itself on all common streaming platforms. Horns up!
Former HADES and current PATRIARCHS IN BLACK guitarist Dan Lorenzo will host Ultimate Sinner December 25th at 12 noon EST on Sirius/XM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard. Lorenzo will be spinning music and talking about his love of Aerosmith/Kiss/Judas Priest and more. The broadcast will replay on Sunday December 28th at 11PM EST and Monday December 29th at 6PM EST.
“I’m honored and thrilled that I get to talk and spin some of my favorite music in the world for half an hour. Mega-thanks to Ozzy’s Boneyard and Sirius/XM”, Lorenzo said.
PATRIARCHS IN BLACK his project with former TYPE O NEGATIVE/DANZIG drummer Johnny Kelly and multiple singers and bassists are set to release their fourth album in June on MetalVille Records.
TRICK OR TREAT will release the new album “Ghosted” on April 25th through Scarlet Records.
Following the success of their previous campaign for “Creepy Symphonies”, culminating in the release of the live album “A Creepy Night (Live)”, the band is ready to haunt their fans with more vibrant and infectious power metal anthems.
Produced by the legendary Simone Mularoni (Domination Studio), “Ghosted” promises to deliver their signature mix of spooky themes and melodic power metal energy. Adding to the excitement, the record will feature a special guest vocalist yet to be revealed.
Stay tuned for more updates from your favorite spooky metal neighbors!
Iconic American Rock Guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star line-up whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound at Ronnie Montrose Remembered (RMR). This celebratory concert highlighting Montrose’s legacy is one of the most talked about shows at NAMM, featuring his greatest hits from Montrose, Edgar Winter, Van Morrison, Gamma and more.
Hosted by Marci Wiser from KLOS and KITS Live 105, the show performers at time of press include: David Ellefson, Megadeth; Stacey Blades, L.A.Guns; Troy Luccketta, Tesla; Brad Lang, Y&T; Doug Aldrich, Whitesnake/Dio/Dead Daisies; Lorraine Lewis, Vixen, Femme Fatale; Keith St John, Montrose; Mitch Perry, Edgar Winter Group; Tony Montana, Great White, Slash; Sean Mcnabb, Dokken, Great White; Matt Starr, Mr Big, Ace Frehley; Jimmy Degrasso, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper; Randy Jackson, Zebra; Robbie Lochner, Jack’s Great White; Andrew Freeman, Last In Line/ Offspring; Jimmy Paxson, Stevie Nicks; Ed Roth, Glenn Hughes Band / Robby Krieger, Les Warner, The Cult; Miles Schon, Puddle of Mudd; Katja Rieckermann, Rod Stewart; Rick Brandt, L.A. Philharmonic; Myke Grey, UFO, Bruce Dickenson; Mike Vanderhule, Y&T: with still more to be announced. New top-tiered names are being added to the line-up literally every day.
According to Keith St John, who is the heart behind the show, this year brings RMR to a beautiful new venue with a more intimate VIP-style reserved seating. The Ronnie Montrose Remembered VIP NAMM JAMM is set for Friday Jan. 24 th at House of Blues in Anaheim, Calif. at 400 Disney Way. Doors open at 6 p.m. with opening acts at 6:00 and RMR at 7:30. Tickets will range from $75 to $225, depending on location and package chosen. With limited seating, this show will sell out. Tickets are available on the House of Blues website through Ticketmaster with fees included. Full ticket and package information can be found at RonnieMontroseRemembered.com.
“I want to give those who appreciate Ronnie the chance to get together in a loving dynamic concert setting where we can all really dig in and enjoy each other through the commonality of Ronnie’s music,” St John says. “Our past memorial concerts have been the highlight of many folks’ NAMM experience, where so many top-billed musicians really love to perform these songs that helped shape their own style and sound.”
Montrose influenced many of the musicians on stage today. Brad Gillis of Night Ranger says that Ronnie’s soulful tasty rendition of Town Without Pity was over the top with the debut Montrose album “Extraordinary” and “one of my favorite all-time records”.
David Ellefson of Megadeth chimes in calling Ronnie “a feisty and fiery guitar player, who had many textures to his artistry.” He goes as far to say “the first Montrose record was one of the greatest hard rock albums to identify that the ‘70s were here. For me and my generation it’s a staple of our record collections, and it was a real pleasure to play with Ronnie in Montrose from 2007 to 2009.”
Sharing the stage with Ronnie Montrose for the last 13 years of his life, Keith St John strives to bring the essence of Ronnie’s music back to the 1970s, when Montrose was on top of the charts with Sammy Hagar as vocalist, and tunes such as Rock Candy, Bad Motor Scooter and Rock the Nation were first hitting the airwaves. When St John teamed up with Montrose, they continued to entertain until right before his passing, performing at festivals, arenas and clubs around the world. St John wrote many unreleased tunes with Montrose. He is also known as a lead performer with the popular Raiding the Rock Vault residency in Las Vegas and as a member of the bands Burning Rain, Kingdom Come and Lynch Mob.
RMR will feature surprise cameos, speakers, video clips and other raw footage, showcasing Montrose’s career. The show aids struggling musicians through the non-profit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, providing financial assistance to career musicians facing illness, disability and age-related problems.
Tickets can be found at Home | Ronnie Montrose Remembered or on the House of Blues Anaheim website. Different packages include sound check, meet and greets, signed posters, back stage photos, guitar pics, T-shirts and more. For up-to-date performer lists go to the Ronnie Montrose Remembered Facebook page and visit St. John’s Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/keith_st_john
EUPHROSYNE will release their follow-up to the much-acclaimed debut EP Keres, on March 21st 2025 Morus will see the light of day!
Setting a stride in the artistically unbalanced year 2021 has been, Efi Eva (vocals) and Alex Despotidis (guitar) united forces under the banner of Euphrosyne. Based in Athens, Greece they shared a common vision for creating dark and adventurously melodic music, constantly breaking the barriers of what post-black metal presumably is.
Morus is an experiential concept album inspired by the true story of the loss of Alex Despotidis’s Mother from cancer in 2017. The narration begins with the realization of death and the feelings surrounding it until the final embrace, continues with the existential question “What happens after all comes to pass” and the depiction of pain and suffering. It moves forward towards the acceptance of the image of the person who is losing the battle and the last journey forward to the Asphodel Meadows, the section of the ancient Greek underworld where the majority of souls were sent to live after death. The music has been written by Alex Despotidis and the lyrics by Efi Eva, the mixing and mastering by Psychon (Septicflesh), and the artwork, as well as the photoshooting of the band, by Dimitris Tzortzis.zis.zis. zis.
Morus is an experiential concept album inspired by the true story of the loss of Alex Despotidis’s Mother from cancer in 2017. The narration begins with the realization of death and the feelings surrounding it until the final embrace, continues with the existential question “What happens after all comes to pass” and the depiction of pain and suffering. It moves forward towards the acceptance of the image of the person who is losing the battle and the last journey forward to the Asphodel Meadows, the section of the ancient Greek underworld where the majority of souls were sent to live after death. The music has been written by Alex Despotidis and the lyrics by Efi Eva, the mixing and mastering by Psychon (Septicflesh), and the artwork, as well as the photoshooting of the band, by Dimitris Tzortzis.
Track list 1. Morus 2. July 21th 3. Valley Of White 4. Eulogy 5. Funeral Rites 6. Mhtera 7. Asphodel 8. Lilac Ward
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