From The Vaults is proud to announce the third and final single from STEEL INFERNO’s upcoming speed metal insanity “Rush of Power”. The new song is titled “Electrocuter” and will be out as a digital single and official video.
Death is in the air, strapped to the electric chair! Now come and flip the switch because it is time for ELECTRICAL DEATH.
Join the premiering below:
Steel Inferno has been, slowly but surely, cementing their name in the European speed metal scene in the last decade. Since the band’s formation in 2012, the quintet released three studio albums, each one stepping a bit forward in terms of popularity and intensity: “Aesthetics of Decay” in 2016, “…And the Earth Stood Still” in 2020 and “Evil Reign” In 2022.
The latter, which was Steel Inferno’s debut at From The Vaults, took the band in a slightly different direction. If the Steel Inferno’s early material was akin to European metal like early Accept and Judas Priest, the material in that record was closer to some of the earliest US power metal bands such as Helstar and Jag Panzer – all mixed with a fundamental inspiration from early thrash and speed metal.
With this new-found approach, the band toured like crazy to support “Evil Reign”, until the time came to record new songs again. Angioni Studios was booked, speed riffs, solos were recorded, thunderous rhythms were taped and raging vocal takes were taped. The result is Steel Inferno’s new album, titled “Rush Of Power”. A thunderous monster of a record, which will hit you like a hurricane, adrenaline-pumping and will leaving craving for the next speed metal fix. “Rush Of Power” adds more speed, as well as complexity, to the Steel Inferno arsenal, while retaining a sense of creating good melodies.
Are you ready for “Rush Of Power”?
“Rush Of Power” will be released on CD, LP (black and white vinyl versions available, each limited to 200 copies, plus red vinyl exclusive to Mephisto shop, limited to 100 copies) and digital on November 29th, 2024 via From The Vaults.
Lineup: Thierry Zubritovsky – bass Krzysztof Baran – drums Lars Lyndorff Krelskov – guitars Jens Andersen – guitars Chris Rostoff – vocals
Ten days ahead of its official release, PESTILENT HEX join forces with Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel to unveil a full stream of their magnificent second opus. “Sorceries of Sanguine & Shadow” builds upon the mystical narrative of their debut and takes the Finnish symphonic Black Metal duo into uncharted sonic realms.
Immerse yourself in the seven epic tracks below:
Band-members L. Oathe and M. Malignant provide a glimpse into the creation of “Sorceries of Sanguine & Shadow“:
L. Oathe: ““The Ashen Abhorrence” was something we worked on for a long, long time to get it right. This new album, however, started to build up very fast and we got to a point where we had way more material than would fit properly on the new album. So, writing music itself was effortless but the last part – figuring out what kind of album we really wanted to do using these building blocks was way harder. Cutting many very good songs is always painful, but what will make us be at peace with this though is that those songs will be included on the next, third album anyway. It’s just a matter of finding the right combination of things and I never think of having better or worse songs – just different from each other.“
M. Malignant: “The uniting line in the lyrics is summarized in the album title – “Sorceries of Sanguine & Shadow“. The first album was purely a concept album with a storyline through every song lyric, whereas the second album is not that strict and here the themes are more prevalent and underlying. I have a tendency of explaining my lyrics too much, but I don’t think this does me any favors. So, let’s leave it for each listener to do the work and draw their own interpretations. A strong recommendation is to get the physical album, as the booklet has frames drawn for each song that extend the visual imagery the lyrics convey.“
“Sorceries of Sanguine & Shadow” will be released on CD, vinyl – including an exclusive DMP vinyl edition and specially designed merch – and digital on November 29th. Pre-orders are available via the label’s EU, US, and Bandcamp shops, with bundle options available.
PESTILENT HEX – a curse that claimed our souls and plagued our dreams; a sound that still haunts and possesses us…
PESTILENT HEX is a new band hailing from Finland that drinks deep from the well of the second wave Black Metal tradition – balancing a fine line of symphonic elements but still being firmly rooted in Metal, nevertheless retaining high integrity and artistry.
The band consists of two people, perhaps more well-known from the Death and Doom Metal circles, yet Black Metal is something that has flowed in their veins since the mid-nineties and it constitutes a praxis they grew up with.
The idea of this band was born out of the necessity to pay dues to the genre that formed the musicians and their musical sensibilities. But more importantly, from the ambition to craft a vision of their own what this Art should sound like.
“The Ashen Abhorrence” is the band’s first release. It took them five years of arduous labor and maddening inspiration to complete it. It is a concept album musically and lyrically, that dwells into Faustian aspirations, witchcraft, possession, and the realm beyond – ending in harrowing results.
Building upon the symphonic Black Metal stylings of their masterful 2022 debut “The Ashen Abhorrence“, enigmatic Finnish duo PESTILENT HEX return with second opus, “Sorceries of Sanguine & Shadow“, to herald a new era of malevolent grandeur and melodic aggression, in 2024.
BraveWords Records is excited to share with all the Rhett Forrester fans this amazing footage of Rhett performing live in Red Deer, Canada 1992. This is some of the very last footage of Rhett performing live.
Rob Robbins talking about Live in Red Deer 1992, “Of the few live shows we did, this was the only one caught on video for a whole set. We were starting to get tight as a unit by this point. I wish the audio could have been better. This is as raw as you can get. This is some of the last live footage of Rhett in existence. Even with a smaller crowd Rhett treated it like we were playing to a packed arena. I regret not recording more of our shows. There have been copies on YouTube but this is from my original tapes. Hope you enjoy the show.”
Stream or purchase at: https://smarturl.it/RhettForrester
Watch Rhett Forrester Dr. Dirty Live Red Deer, Canada 1992:
Produced by Robbins, this album features Forrester’s distinct vocals accompanied by a talented ensemble of musicians including Rob Robbins on guitar, keys, and vocals, Rod Albon on bass, Brent Gattoni on drums, and Matt Whale contributing keys on the track “Hold On”. Rhett Forrester, known for his powerful voice and stage presence, takes center stage on this album.
‘The Complete Dr Dirty Sessions” offers listeners an insight into Forrester’s musical influences that helped define his style during his “Canadian tenure”… Rhett had cited to Robbins that his biggest influences were Paul Rodgers and Steven Tyler.
The album’s tracks highlight Forrester’s dynamic range and delivery to bring the songs to life. According to producer Rob Robbins, “It was a pleasure to work on and restore these sessions from deep in the archives — it is great that previously unreleased songs are finally seeing the light of day”.
Fans of Forrester will appreciate the opportunity to hear some of his last vocal performances before his untimely death in 1994. ‘The Complete Dr Dirty Sessions’ pays homage to Forrester’s legacy and contributions to the rock music scene, offering a memorable listening experience for audiences old and new. The digital release features numerous exclusive bonus tracks, further pulling back the musical curtain on Rhett’s final years.
Tracklisting:
01 Coming Home 02 Redbone Rock 03 Love Song 04 Rescue Me 05 Too Little Too Late 06 Smokin’ Gun 07 Hold On 08 In And Out 09 It’s A Little Too Much (Unreleased Track) 10 Amazing Grace (Unreleased Track) 11 Rescue Me (Unreleased Clearlake Studios Session) 12 Love Song (Work Tape) 13 Rescue Me (Work Tape) 14 Too Little Too Late (Work Tape) 15 Hold On (Work Tape) 16 In And Out (Work Tape)
Ukrainian metalcore unit SPACE OF VARIATIONS reveals a brand-new song and digital single “LIES”, an emotionally driven track that starts out calm with a beautifully arranged verse that smoothly transitions into a melancholic chorus. The intensity rises to another level when vocalist Dmytro Kozhukhar switches from soothing clean vocals to aggressive shouts. The song is now available on all streaming services worldwide.
Together with an accompanying official music video, “LIES” marks the second output of SPACE OF VARIATIONS in 2024, as the band has released the furiously brutal “TRIBE” earlier this year. Both songs give a feeling of what fans can expect from the gut-wrenching outfit in the near future, as well as currently live on stage. Kicking off earlier this month in Budapest, SPACE OF VARIATIONS are currently touring Europe, smashing stages in various cities.
SPACE OF VARIATIONS about “LIES”: “We don’t usually dive into love songs in our band, but this one’s different. We decided to speak these feelings out loud. It’s about intense emotions on the edge of addiction. We’ve all known this feeling, one way or another. Our hearts have been broken countless times, but it’s still better than feeling nothing at all, lying in the grave. So enjoy. Everything shall pass away.”
SPACE OF VARIATIONS invaded the underground metalcore scene leaving a lasting impression that makes fans instantly hungry for more. Their unique, powerful songwriting skills exceed all expectations, fearlessly merging different genres while captivating with their futuristic style. The unpredictable and emotive atmosphere of their current album, IMAGO (2022), reflects SPACE OF VARIATIONS’ attitude: always on a roll at maximum speed, unapologetically crashing the scene. This band, though rather new, has already released two full length albums, won the title of Ukraine’s best metal band twice and been on tour with modern metal giants Jinjer.
Find “LIES” on all streaming services worldwide –Listen NOW
SPACE OF VARIATIONS Live 2024 21.11.24 BE – Ittre-Virginal / Zik Zak 23.11.24 FR – Amiens / La Lune des Pirates 24.11.24 CH – Lyss / Kufa 26.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Monkeys Music Club 27.11.24 DE – Karlsruhe / P8 28.11.24 DE – Lindau / Club Vaudeville e.V. 29.11.24 AT – Salzburg / Dome of Rock Festival, Rockhouse 30.11.24 CZ – Prague / Bike Jesus 02.23.24 CZ – Ostrava / Barrak Music Club 03.12.24 AT – Graz / Explosiv 04.12.24 AT – Vienna / Viper Room 07.12.24 ES – Badalona / Estraperlo Club 08.12.24 ES – Portugalete / Groove Estudios Y Ensayos 10.12.24 FR – Barberaz / Le Brin de Zinc 11.12.24 FR – Lyon / Rock’n Eat 12.12.24 FR – Carquefou / Black Shelter 13.12.24 FR – Angoulins Sur Mer / Crossroad 14.12.24 FR – Saint-Jean-de-Védas / Secret Place 25.12.24 CZ – Rymarov / Bigbeatove Vanoce 27.12.24 SK – Topcolcany / Tohc Fest
SPACE OF VARIATIONS are: Dmytro Kozhukhar – vocals Olexii Zatserkovnyi – guitar, vocals Anton Kasatkin – bass Tymofii Kasatkin – drums
Tony Childs, guitarist of ELECTRIC TEMPLE, has announced that their debut album, “High Voltage Salvation”, will be released through Eonian Records on December 6th, complete with a newly designed CD booklet and artwork.
Childs enthusiastically stated, “Eonian Records is the perfect match for Electric Temple! Stephen and Ryan have vast experience in promoting bands in our genre, along with an extensive global distribution network. This ensures that metal fans everywhere can join Electric Temple’s ‘rock is religion’ congregation. We’re thrilled to be working with a label that has a proven track record of working with great bands and a hands-on approach for making our worldwide debut album release a success!”
Ryan Northrop of Eonian Records, “We hope music fans will really enjoy this new ELECTRIC TEMPLE release. I have known Tony for a long, long time dating back before the Shanghai days! He is a brilliant musician and an even better person! To bring together musicians of this caliber is something special. After the first listen of the masters, I was completely blown away! It completely brought me back to classic Dio, Judas Priest, Ozzy, and Black Sabbath. The chemistry with these guys is undeniable. Eonian Records is proud to be part of such a great release!”
“This one rocks! BIG BLACK HOLE is an amazing rock track that gives a nostalgic sound to me with its heavy guitar riffs and vocal quality. The production and instrumental is perfectly crafted and is really commendable.” – The Gatekeeper Space
“These guitars are SO HEAVY, but in a vintage metal way instead of a modern death or black metal way. The bass and the guitars feel warm but BEEFY. It’s got a great riff and groove, and the vocals are EPIC. This feels like a modern take on what made the 70s and 80s such a good time for rock. You won us over, guys. Well done!” – Provo Music Magazine
In their quest to keep the flames of rock burning bright, Electric Temple champions the belief that “Rock is Religion”. Tony Childs explains “I was going through a rough patch in my life the last few years where a lot of dark things were happening around me, to loved ones, as well as myself. I needed a cathartic way to deal with it. So almost by osmosis I started creating music in a proper old school metal style that I loved but rarely heard anymore. It was quickly evident that it brought me back to my youth when hard rock/metal became my religion and helped me cope with teenage problems. This genre of rock still has the same impact on me today and still has the healing power that “saves my soul”. Electric Temple was born out of the need to express myself artistically, go to a place where I could “worship” freely and be able to share my mantra “Rock is Religion”. “ This mantra fuels their relentless pursuit of sonic excellence and their mission to ignite passion in the hearts of all who embrace that old school rock and roll spirit. Who Said Rock Was Dead?
Band Members: Matt Starr (drums) Mike Duda (bass) Tony Childs (guitar) Andrew Freeman (vocals)
Production Details “High Voltage Salvation” was recorded from November 2023 – July 2024. Arranged, produced, & engineered by Tony Childs. Mixed & mastered by Chris Collier at CMC Productions, Las Vegas, NV. Guitars, bass, & backing vocals were recorded at the Rocker Room, Meriden, CT. Drum tracks were recorded at On Deck Sound Studio, Litchfield CT. Lead vocals were recorded at JCat Studios, Las Vegas NV. All songs written & arranged by Tony Childs, except Big Black Hole, Doomed, Streets of Pain by Tony Childs & Andrew Freeman.
About Electric Temple Electric Temple was formed in 2024 by guitarist Tony Childs and features Andrew Freeman (Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Offspring) on vocals, Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big, KIX) on drums. Guitarist/songwriter/producer Tony Childs was formerly in the band Shanghai. Their combined forces deliver a sonic experience beckoning flavors from modern rock, post grunge and that magic era when bands like Sabbath, Dio and Judas Priest established themselves as the Godfathers of the “hard rock/metal” genre.
In their quest to keep the flames of rock burning bright, Electric Temple champions the belief that “Rock is Religion”. This mantra fuels their relentless pursuit of sonic excellence and their mission to ignite passion in the hearts of all who embrace that old school rock and roll spirit.
ANOMIC have revealed a lyric video for the title track of the band’s upcoming EP “Opacity”, set to be released on November 22nd via Epictronic Records.
After leaving the German thrash metal band War Agenda in August 2023, Raaf launched his new thrash/death metal project, Anomic, in September 2023, composing three tracks that became their debut EP, Opacity. Raaf aimed to blend a wide range of thrash and death metal influences into Anomic’s sound. Once the music and lyrics were written, he recruited bassist and second vocalist Fadi Massamiri, who also mixed and mastered the EP. Raaf then hired drummer Krzysztof Klingbein (Vader, Belphegor, Hate) for session drums. The EP’s three songs explore themes of conformity, war, madness, and apocalypse.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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