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THE DEFECT Release New Single ‘Broken Minds’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 21, 2024
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THE DEFECT have released their hard-hitting new single, “BROKEN MINDS”, a haunting exploration of emotional fragmentation in today’s chaotic world, out now from FiXT.

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/brokenminds

The single, complete with an enigmatic and personal official music video, pushes the boundaries of rock and alternative rock, driven by the band’s signature blend of synth, drums, guitar, and bass, creating a powerful, sonic experience that merges raw power with atmospheric depth. The lyrics evoke an eerie sense of isolation, highlighting the fragile nature of the mind in an unraveling reality. This track paints a dystopian landscape where fading dreams and lost connections resonate deeply with listeners by blending hard rock with synth-driven atmospheres. For fans craving a sonic experience that merges raw power with emotive depth, “BROKEN MINDS” is an essential listen.

THE DEFECT is an electronic-rock duo founded by The Browning frontman Jonny McBee and debut singer, Moon, in 2023.

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ENEMY INSIDE Announce New Album “Venom”, Out February 28th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 21, 2024
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Infiltrating fans with infectious tunes since their foundation in 2017, ENEMY INSIDE are set to add a fresh can load of fuel to their heavily rocking fire with their new album “Venom,” which is due out on February 28, 2025 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

Pre-order your copy now exclusively from the RPM web shop [bundle (CD + 3D glasses* + t-shirt), coloured 1LP vinyl, jewelcase-CD; CD & vinyl versions include bonus track ‘Innocent’]: https://enemyinside.rpm.link/shopPR (*to find additional ‘Easter eggs’ in the artwork)

Frontwoman Nastassja Giulia shares: “This album is about evolution. It captures where we are as a band now while staying open to what’s next. “Venom” feels like our most authentic work yet.”

Their most daring and energizing effort delivers eleven tracks and sees the band venture into heavier, more intricate territories, blending metalcore, industrial, and modern rock influences. While ENEMY INSIDE‘s own guitarist Evan K oversaw the members tracking their parts and produced “Venom” at Epsilon Studio, Christoph Wieczorek (Sawdust Recordings; ANNISOKAY) laid his skillful mixing and mastering touches on the record.

“We feel that we’ve really found our sound now but that doesn’t mean it has to be the same on the next album,”Nastassja confirms. “I think it’s important to understand that a band wants to evolve and develop musically and it’s ultimately entitled to make the music they want to make as a creative collective – and that’s what this album stands for: We wanted to keep our catchy melodies while incorporating more breakdowns and harsh vocals without setting ourselves any stylistic limits.”

Starting with its high-octane title track, the highlight-studded album lets the group’s recent singles — their Halloween smash hit ‘Fuck That Party [feat. Zak Tell of CLAWFINGER],’ the sensitising ‘Should Have Known Better,’ the Japan/anime driven power track ‘Sayonara,’ as well as the almost ballad-esque ‘What We Used To Be’ — shine in an even brighter light as part of the “Venom” flow. But that’s not all: With Mirza Radonjica (‘Dirt On My Name’), the singer of Denmark’s SIAMESE, and the very own Davey Suicide (‘I’d Rather Be Dead’), two more outstanding musicians lent their vocals to the majesty that the album is.

“Venom” has become a piece of variety but of uniformity at the same time, and it only waits to be finally discovered by the band’s steadily built fan base. Those who can’t wait for February 28 to arrive can shorten the wait by (re-)visiting ENEMY INSIDE‘s latest music videos:

‘What We Used To Be’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZRhQEpYSKU
‘Sayonara’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhMjROV-Ea0
‘Should Have Known Better’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oPIy0uZM2s
‘Fuck That Party’ [feat. Zak Tell of CLAWFINGER] OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYLjMw2KCMM

“Venom” – Track Listing:

01. Venom
02. Should Have Known Better
03. Sayonara
04. What We Used To Be
05. Fuck That Party [feat. Zak Tell]
06. Dirt On My Mind [feat. Mirza Radonjica]
07. Don’t Call Me An Angel
08. Innocent *
09. Unburn
10. I’d Rather Be Dead [feat. Davey Suicide]
11. Let Me Go
* on CD/vinyl only

While announcing first 2025 festival appearances, ENEMY INSIDE aren’t only preparing for launching their highly anticipated third album but also their upcoming European headline tour with support coming from LETTERS SENT HOME. Get your tickets for one of 18 scheduled dates (or even more) now: http://enemy-inside.com/#tourdates

ENEMY INSIDE live:

“Venom” – European Tour 2025
Special Guests: Letters Sent Home
Presented by Seaside Entertainment
20.02.2025 DK Copenhagen – Rust
21.02.2025 DE Hamburg – headCRASH
22.02.2025 DE Berlin – Privatclub
23.02.2025 DE Hanover – Béi Chéz Heinz
27.02.2025 DE Bochum – Rockpalast
28.02.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
01.03.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Club)
06.03.2025 DE Cologne – Helios 37
07.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Studio)
08.03.2025 CH Aarburg – Musigburg
13.03.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
14.03.2025 CZ Prague – Storm Club
15.03.2025 PL Kraków – Klub Zaścianek
16.03.2025 PL Warsaw – Klub Gwarek *MOVED*
21.03.2025 NL Utrecht – De Helling
22.03.2025 NL Maastricht – Muziekgieterij
28.03.2025 FI Tampere – Olympia-kortteli *
29.03.2025 FI Helsinki – On the Rocks *
* w/o LSH

31.03. – 05.04.2025 AT Mayrhofen – Full Metal Mayrhofen *NEW*
11. – 14.06.2025 DE Gardelegen – Metal Frenzy Open Air *NEW*

About ENEMY INSIDE

ENEMY INSIDE have quickly distinguished themselves in the metal scene with their powerful thematic content centered around combating the ‘inner enemy.’ Their energetic, melodic, and emotionally charged music has earned them a loyal fan base. With over 20 million Spotify streams and 3+ million YouTube views, their albums “Phoenix” [2018] and “Seven” [2021] have solidified their status in the music industry. ENEMY INSIDE graced major stages on festivals like Wacken Open Air, Full Metal Cruise, Dynamo Metal Fest, Nummirock, M’era Luna, Rockharz Open Air and many more and have toured extensively across Europe.

ENEMY INSIDE are:
Nastassja Giulia | vocals
Evan K | lead guitars
Dave Hadarik | rhythm guitars
Dominik Stotzem | bass

More on ENEMY INSIDE:
enemy-inside.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | RPM

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX Update Fugazi’s ‘Blueprint’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 21, 2024
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Since banding together in 2004, Crippled Black Phoenix haven’t played around when it comes to shedding light on our troubled existence. This year, Justin Greaves (ex Iron Monkey and Electric Wizard), long-time vocalist Belinda Kordic and their many collaborators are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a new two-part compilation.

While the first side of this compilation offers something slightly different than what long-time fans have come to expect,  the flip side continues the dark progressive rock band’s tradition of haunting homages. Horrific Honorifics Number Two (2) includes all-new covers that range from NoMeansNo to Deep Purple, Built to Spill and Laura Branigan’s Top 10 hit “Self Control”.

Today, CBP are releasing a faithfully ferocious cover of “Blueprint”, which Fugazi included on their widely canonized breakout album Repeater back in 1990.    

Horrific Honorifics Number Two (2) and The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature come out November 29 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

  • https://orcd.co/cbpwolf
  • https://orcd.co/cbphonorifics

The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature revisits many of Crippled Black Phoenix’s beloved endtime ballads. But the first part of this compilation proves that this band stand the test of time. From the extended odyssey “Song For The Unloved” to lost classic “Whissendine”, Justin Greaves (ex Iron Monkey and Electric Wizard), long-time vocalist Belinda Kordic and their trusted collaborators re-imagine their earliest introductions to the world.

The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature
1. We Forgotten Who We Are (11:17)
2. You Put The Devil In Me (6:18)
3. 444 (7:23) [LISTEN]
4. Goodnight, Europe (Pt2) (8:37) [WATCH]
5. (-) (4:39)
6. Song For The Unloved (14:22)
7. Whissendine (6:58)
8. Blizzard Of Horned Cats (4:43)
Total runtime: 1:04:21

Horrific Honorifics Number Two (2)
1. Vengeance (4:16)
2. Self Control (5:23) [LISTEN]
3. Blueprint (4:03) [LISTEN]
4. And That’s Sad (6:52)
5. Hammer Song (4:52)
6. When A Blind Man Cries (3:22)
7. My Pal (3:51)
8. Goin’ Against Your Mind (8:53)
Total runtime: 41:36

The thread that binds CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s bold and towering discography — a dozen studio albums, a half-dozen mini-albums, a handful of compilations and swaths of bootlegs — could not be more apropos circa 2022. Since its 2004 creation by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Justin Greaves, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX has served as the voice for the voiceless, whether it be animals, the unequal and the different. Greaves and longstanding vocalist and lyricist Belinda Kordic have often proffered that these beings cannot fend for themselves. Henceforth, CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s mission has been to shed light on the human condition and the inequalities that befall humankind and its creatures. Their battle marches on with their latest studio album, Banefyre.

Banefyre follows 2020’s Ellengæst — an effort that found CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX employ a series of notable guest vocalists alongside Kordic, prompting Metal Hammer to describe it as their “most cohesive and emotionally devastating record.” Kordic is now paired with Swedish vocalist Joel Segerstedt, who made his CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX debut last year via the “Painful Reminder/Dead is Dead” single. Piano, synth and trumpet player Helen Stanley and additional guitarist Andy Taylor complete the lineup. Greaves says Stanley and Taylor “fit so well creatively,” which has made CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX feel like a band when making plans and decisions.

Also central to this is Segerstedt. According to Kordic, the vocalist and lyricist lives a mere five minutes from her in Sweden and has quickly integrated himself into the band. “What I like about Joel is that he’s a good person,” she says. “There’s no fakeness with him; he has cajones. He’s not a bitch-talker, either. I can’t handle people who don’t have a backbone, but Joel is real and can speak his mind.”

“I like how Joel has come in and spoke for himself,” adds Greaves. “He’s in the band for the right reasons. I see him the same way as Belinda — she took an interest in the whole artistic thing behind CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, like the vocals, lyrics, artwork and aesthetic. It’s the same with Joel. He has taken an interest in all of those things. In the past, we had people who didn’t contribute artistically and only cared about what they got out of the band. But Joel is really proactive and takes the initiative.”

Greaves assembled 13 songs (including “No Regrets,” a bonus track for his new project with Kordic, Johnny the Boy) imbued with the depth and introspection that will reinforce CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s standing as a band that defies genre. The album was tracked at Chapel Studios in South Thoresby, Lincolnshire, with vocals cut at Monolith Studio and Kapsylen Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. Kurt Ballou handled mixing in GodCity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts — a pivotal move in determining the album’s overall sound.

“I love the album so much because it was a different approach with the production,” says Greaves. “For my part, it was a little bit of a reaction. I didn’t want to do the same warm, safe CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX album. I’m aware that when we did [2012’s] I, Vigilante, everyone wanted I, Vigilante again. As it so often happens with this band, people complain about the next one, then grow into it. Ellengæst is like I, Vigilante. It’s a shorter album. It hit the mark and was done really well, but everyone will expect another Ellengæst. I feared that, but I care enough not to make another Ellengæst. It’s the right thing to do. That’s why we got Kurt to mix it — we wanted that analog, raw power. Even though the album has mellow moments, those are edgy as well. We just didn’t want to do the same album twice. We’re never going to be a band that people can rely on.”

Greaves’ summation of his band notwithstanding, his distinctive guitar playing and enduring knack for immersive songwriting is the propellent behind the haunting, chant-laden “Ghostland,” pensive “The Reckoning” and forlorn “Everything is Beautiful but Us,” the band’s spot-on analysis of the retreat of humankind indoors during the pandemic that revealed nature’s priceless beauty. The album is also stocked with no less than four ten-minute-plus cuts (“Rose of Jericho,” “Down the Rabbit Hole,” “I’m Okay, Just Not Alright” and “The Scene is a False Prophet”) that are intermixed with drama and melancholy.

It all ties into Banefyre’s central theme of the persecution of people who are deemed “different” by society. The album title is a play on the song “Bonefire” that Kordic named and wrote lyrics for. In classic CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX fashion, Greaves turned it into the Olde English translation to represent the bonfires that engulfed witches and politicians through the 15th and 18th centuries, hence, the name Banefyre.

The album begins with “Incantation for the Different,” which was written and orated by Chicago-based witch, artist, author and occultist Shane Bugbee, who, according to Greaves, “brought us some positive, dark energy.” Banefyre then delves into the Salem Witch Trials (“Wyches and Basterdz”), fox hunting in Great Britain (“The Reckoning”), politicians of an unscrupulous and dishonest kind (“Bonefire”) and the New York City Blackout of 1977 (“Blackout77”).

Greaves says Banefyre’s topics may have a decidedly negative and pessimistic tone, but a glimmer of hope and joy remains. “There’s always the random bits, but overall, Banefyre is about the people who have suffered because they are different. The album covers inequality and oppression, like ‘Incantation for the Different,’ which is about overcoming when you’re put down because you’re not like everyone else.”

In true CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX fashion, the Lucy Marshall-created Banefyre cover leaves plenty to the imagination, depicting four animals seated at a table — interacting and dressed like human beings. “It’s sort of like Planet of the Apes showing what animals could do to humans,” says Greaves. “The cover was specially commissioned and is unique to the album. It’s incorporating all the classic CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX elements with the love for animals and twisting the narrative around.”

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s reputation was built on the back of their studio albums and live shows. The pandemic prevented the band from supporting Ellengæst, but it did provide them additional time to bring in new members to their live configuration.

“We’ve done one show since 2019,” says Greaves. “We are going to do something in Europe this year. Hopefully, we can get back on track. We’re also going to do something in the States — that’s not just talk, we’re actually going to do it. It’s well overdue. The live band is fucking amazing. We have the five of us and now we have Jordi [Farré] on drums, Paco [Fleischfresser] on synth and a really good friend of mine, Matt Crawford on bass.

“We did the Leipzig show and even though the rehearsals were better than the show itself, that lineup, our live band, is so good. Because we haven’t been under pressure to put a live band together since 2019 and spent so long talking to people, we’ve got a better band from those results. Out of disaster, we’ve got quite a good, positive thing.”

The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature & Horrific Honorifics Number Two(2) are a double album celebrating the 20 year existence of CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX.

Original Credits:
All tracks on Horrific Honorifics Number Two(2) are covers of various artists.

Vengeance
Originally recorded by New Model Army, Written by: Sullivan/Morrow

Self Control
Originally recorded by Laura Branigan, Written by: Giancarlo Bigazzi, Raffaele Riefoli, Steve Piccolo

Blueprint
Originally recorded by Fugazi, Written by: Canty, Lilly, MacKaye, Picciotto

And That’s Sad
Originally recorded by NoMeansNo, Written by: NoMeansNo

Hammer Song
Originally recorded by Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Written by Alex Harvey

When A Blind Man Cries
Originally recorded by Deep Purple, Written by: Gillan, Glover, Blackmore, Lord, Paice

My Pal
Originally recorded by God, Written by: God, Joel Silbersher)

Goin’ Against Your Mind
Originally recorded by Built To Spill, Written by: Doug Martsch, Jim Roth, Brett Nelson, Scott Plouf

Lineup:

Vengeance
Ryan Patterson – Vocals
Justin Greaves – Drums, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Belinda Kordic – Backing Vocals
Wesley J. Wasly – Bass

Self Control
Belinda Kordic – Vocals
Justin Greaves – Drums, Guitars
Andy Taylor – Baritone Guitar
Helen Stanley – Synth
Wesley J. Wasley – Bass

Blueprint
Ryan Patterson – Vocals
Justin Greaves – Drums, Guitars
Helen Stanley – Piano
Wesley J. Wasley – Bass

And That’s Sad
Justin Greaves – Drums, Guitars, Vocals
Wesley Wasley – Bass, Vocals

Hammer Song
Belinda Kordic – Vocals
Justin Greaves – Drums, Guitars
Andy Taylor – Guitar, Acoustic guitar
Helen Stanley – Synth, Hammond
Wesley J. Wasley – Bass

When A Blind Man Cries
Belinda Kordic – Vocals
Justin Greaves, Drums, Guitars
Andy Taylor – Guitars
Helen Stanley – Piano
Kostas Panagiotou – Hammond
Wesley J. Wasley – Bass

My Pal
Belinda Kordic – Vocals
Justin Greaves – Drums, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Wesley J. Wasley – Bass

Goin’ Against Your Mind
Justin Storms – Vocals
Justin Greaves – Drums, Guitars
Andy Taylor – Guitar
Wesley J. Wasley – Bass

Recorded in 2023 at:
Chapel Studios, Lincolnshire
Engineered by Pieter Rietkerk

Additional Vocal Sessions at:
Kapsylen Studio, Stockholm
Engineered by Jörgen Jugglo Wall.
House Of Foto, Louisville, KY
Engineered by Ryan Patterson

Additional Production Credits:
Mixed by Pieter Rietkerk
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg
Produced by Justin Greaves

Cover Art:
Erebus Art (Thanasis Stratidakis)

Follow Crippled Black Phoenix:
Official Website: https://www.crippledblackphoenix.net/
Bandcamp: https://crippledblackphoenixsom.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBP444/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbp_444/
Twitter (X): https://x.com/cbp_official/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WEyPcf9ezhNLm1xOBjbwH
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/crippled-black-phoenix/251718934
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/391823
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3607159

Iranian Metalcore Pioneers SATURA Release New Single + Lyric Video ‘Under My Skin’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 21, 2024
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Photo by Yasaman Jonoud

Iranian metalcore band Satura makes a bold comeback with their new single, “Under My Skin,” embracing modern elements to deliver a powerful message of defiance against external pressures. The song encourages listeners to push through adversity and rise above societal limitations.

Stream/Download the song here: https://tunelink.to/satura-ums

Satura dives straight into a chaotic sonic landscape with “Under My Skin,” featuring punchy, aggressive riffs courtesy of band founder Ashkan Safapour, that establish a dystopian, bleak atmosphere while underlying electronic synths add a futuristic edge to the overall soundscape. The song’s mood shifts as vocalist Hamoon Moradiyan takes on the role of narrator, passionately alternating between lamentation and intense screams that embody the angst of his world. Safapour’s signature songwriting takes the song’s chorus in a melodic and nostalgic direction, paying homage to early metalcore and resonates with fans of the genre’s roots. A spoken-word interlude intensifies the song’s emotional weight, building up to a hard-hitting, groovy breakdown before gracefully returning to the chorus. With its layered textures and dynamic structure, “Under My Skin” captures both the band’s raw power and its evolving sound.

From a lyrical point of view, “Under My Skin,” dives into the struggles of individuals striving to find their voice in a world that often stifles ambition and creativity. The song’s protagonist stands defiant, resisting forces that seek to hold them back—symbolizing the experience of those forced to confront societal barriers. The lyrics are woven with fierce metaphors of fire and rebellion, reflecting an unyielding determination to escape suppression and reclaim freedom. This journey isn’t just about breaking free from external confines; it’s a deeply personal battle to overcome self-doubt, shaped by years of imposed limitations.

From a musical point of view, “Under My Skin” embraces the raw intensity of metal, making the track a powerful expression of resilience and defiance. Dark yet empowering, the song channels a rebellious spirit, embodying the drive to break through cultural and social constraints. Through its blend of heavy riffs and evocative lyrics, the track becomes a call to arms for those who feel unseen or confined, inviting them to rise, release their inner strength, and tear down the barriers that hold them back. With “Under My Skin,” Satura captures the resilient spirit of those who refuse to be silenced, giving voice to anyone yearning to be truly free.

Artwork by Hamoon Moradiyan

Satura bio:
Audacious metalcore revitalized by modern soundscapes, Satura has led Iran’s metalcore scene for over a decade. Founded by guitarist Ashkan Safapour and friends in 2008, Satura soon began composing original music. Unlike other Iranian bands of the time, Satura drew influence from 2000s metalcore acts like Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, and Trivium. In 2013, Satura released “Resentment”, their second album, featuring new vocalist and producer Mahbod Fard, marking a turning point in the band’s sound.

In 2017, after the release of its EP “Rotten Creation” with new vocalist Hamoon Moradiyan, Satura performed live shows in Tehran, reenergized by the global modern metalcore movement. With two albums and an EP to its name, Satura has consistently evolved, each release raising the bar. Embracing contemporary metal elements while honoring classic metalcore roots, the band continues to redefine its sound.

Lyrically, Satura explores the depths of the human experience, channeling themes from sorrow to anger. The lyrics address personal and societal issues, tackling subjects like mental health, military conflicts, and environmental concerns. Satura’s mission to merge classic metalcore with today’s modern metal enables the band to resonate with new generations, pushing genre boundaries while staying true to its roots.

Satura are:
Ashkan Safapour: Founder/Composer/Guitarist
Hamoon Moradiyan: Vocalist/Lyricist
Shayan Bahiraei: Guitarist
Shayan Ahmadiyan: Bassist
Ronnie Markarian: Keyboardist
Arshiya Safaraei: Drummer

“Under My Skin” Credits:
Composer: Ashkan Safapour
Co-composer: Mehbod Fard
Lyricist: Hamoon Moradiyan
Producer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer: Mehbod Fard
Video by: DeadHead
Artwork by: Hamoon Moradiyan

Satura Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satura.official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaturaOfficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@satura.official

TALIA HOIT Release New Single ‘Stolen’ from New Album “Oceans”, Out Today

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 21, 2024
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The contracting rhythm of the low and high tides plays its archaic game of hide and reveal with us, sometimes making even long gone things reemerge. For those with an open mind and an explorative eye, however, it bears the chance for great gifts – the most precious one being its rough-natured ways of feeding directly into our very own power of creation. One perfect example of this cycle of inspiration at work is just as deep as it is playful and enjoyable: TALIA HOIT‘s brand new album Oceans. Are you ready to dive into the multi-faceted soundscapes that lead into the heart of the sea?

Oceans will see the light on November 21st, 2024, and is Talia’s first official album release as a solo artist. The album features ten deep and personal songs, on which the soprano siren is displaying her artistic talent to the fullest, taking you on a fascinating journey through the different facets of symphonic metal. On the record, she’s being accompanied by top-notch studio musicians like Mat Plekhanov on guitar (DRAGONY), Roland Navratil on drums (ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES, EDENBRIDGE), and Max Stoner on bass and rhythm guitar. All songs on the album were produced by Talia in cooperation with Frank Pitters (VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, DEEP SUN, EDENBRIDGE), all are thematically linked to the nautical theme, and all lyrically emerged from her quill.

Tracklist for Oceans:
1. Castaway
2. Unanchored
3. Ocean
4. Beautiful
5. Stolen
6. Abyss
7. VastDeep
8. Island of Hope
9. Infinity
10. Significance

Dive into Oceans here: https://orcd.co/oceans3

If you’re now filled with anticipation and don’t want to wait another day, then you can breathe easy and rejoice, because the lyric video for the single Stolen (which will also be featured on the new album) has just been released! This enchanting song is about disillusionment with people who try to control and manipulate others through lies, shame, and guilt for their own personal gain. Dive into the metaphorical, mythological setting of Talia’s new single, and let her captivate you with her alluring voice, which tells of Orpheus’ melody, harps, thieves, and windows to the soul, while acting as an echo of hopeful euphoria in these approaching gloomy times. With the single Stolen, Talia provides a delicate taste of what her album has to offer – emotionally moving symphonic metal with lots of catchy melodies and outstanding vocal performances!

For Talia Hoit from Colorado, who has been classically trained to play the piano since the age of five, her early musical education has definitely paid off. Now she writes original songs, performs on vocals and keyboards, and composes orchestra scores for symphonic metal. For many years, she has also had a passion for writing songs outside of any formal band situation, and is now working with talented producers and musicians to bring her most personal and intimate songs to life to share with the world.

For five years, Talia was the keyboardist and a songwriter for the band AnaDies. Presently she is the lead singer, orchestrator and co-songwriter in the symphonic metal band BEYOND FORGIVENESS and the keyboardist for the metal band OB NIXILIS.

As a solo artist, she recorded two original home studio albums for personal purposes, Fate’s Too Small (2007) and A Little Longer (2012), which had a limited physical CD release only, mostly just for friends and family. Back in 2019, she recorded the single Angel (produced by Jarek Musil), which just recently received a new master, and after the experience of working with a professional producer she decided to pursue her solo project, to professionally produce and commercially release as many of the personal songs she had written over the years as possible. In 2023, she released two more singles: Abandon and Whispers in the Storm. Her extensive experience in the music industry and understanding of classical music are quite audibly reflected in these works, which show a high level of quality and expertise. Talia’s music is definitely a treat for symphonic metal fans and heavy music lovers, showing influences of bands such as WITHIN TEMPTATION, NIGHTWISH, EVANESCENCE, and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS.

https://www.taliahoit.com/
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MELANIE’S CHILDREN Launch Debut Online Concert

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 21, 2024
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Melanie’s Children, the act formed by the three children of the late Melanie Safka, have made their concert debut.

Accompanied by Melanie’s two eldest grandchildren, Annalisa and Christiana, the trio of Beau Jarred, Jeordie and Leilah came together to celebrate their mother’s all-in-one holiday season ChristMaHannaValloWeen with a vibrant performance, now viewable on the streaming platform Anywhereseat.com.

Happy ChristMaHannaValloWeen will be streaming until after the Thanksgiving break.

The one hour concert includes material from many of their mother’s recent Cleopatra Records rereleases, including the albums Ragamuffin, The Lost 1979 Album, Central Park 1974, Reimaginings, Silver Anniversary and the upcoming Ace o’Diamonds. It includes such timeless hits as “Candles In The Rain,” “Brand New Key,” “What Have They Done To My Song, Ma” and Melanie’s unique reinterpretation of the Rolling Stones’s “Ruby Tuesday.”

Another highlight is their performance of “Aloha Lucifer,” a later Melanie composition that recently gained a whole new audience in the hands of goth duo Charming Disaster.

Hear it here:

The show can be seen, too, as an icebreaker ahead of Melanie’s Children’s recording debut, accompanying their mother on her forthcoming children’s album Lullabies from Heaven, work on which commenced shortly before Melanie’s sudden death in January of this year. The group’s own first album will follow later in 2025.

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