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THUNDERMOTHER Share Brand New Video Single ‘Can’t Put Out The Fire’ from Upcoming Studio Album

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February 7, 2025 will not only see Swedish hard rock force Thundermother embark on an extensive European tour, but celebrate the release of their much-awaited and critically acclaimed, new studio album Dirty & Divine! Two years on from the release of their success album Black & Gold, the rock quartet will release their sixth studio offering as CD, Vinyl and Digital formats through AFM Records; to pre-order your copy visit: https://thundermother.bfan.link/dirty-divine

After a series of auspicious and anthemic single-releases, today, Thundermother premiere a music video for their new album single “Can’t Put Out The Fire”. Singer Linnea Vikström Egg says about the song:

“Can’t Put Out The Fire” is Thundermothers love letter to rock n’ roll and more specifically – KISS! It’s a trip down nostalgia lane to the time where our childhood rock n’ roll dreams were made. You wanted the best, and you got it – THUNDERMOTHER!”

Listen now on all digital streaming services at: https://thundermother.bfan.link/can-t-put-out-the-fire

Dirty & Divine is the perfect, pugnacious showcase for a new, improved Thundermother. As all of the previously-released singles prove, every one of the album’s ten, sweat-soaked gems will turn out to become an instant anthem. Meanwhile, the decision to record the new material live in the studio has reaped its own rewards. Dirty & Divine is the sound of a kickass rock ‘n’ roll band doing it for real, and loving every raucous second!

Thundermother have always been committed to the electrifying euphoria of real, organic rock ‘n’ roll. Over the course of 15 years and five widely acclaimed studio albums, they have firmly established themselves as one of the most vivacious and vital hard rock bands around, with a never-say-die spirit and collective charisma that underpin everything they do.

A blistering onslaught of loud, proud and groovy hard rock, their upcoming studio offering Dirty & Divine marks the start of a new era for Thundermother and the recorded debut of two new members: frontwoman Linnea Vikström Egg and drummer Joan Massing. Dirty & Divine also welcomes back bassist Majsan Lindberg to the fold. Bigger, bolder and more dynamic than ever before, the Swedes return as an upgraded and remotivated force! These women are rock ‘n’ roll diehards, and Dirty & Divine takes that ethos through to its logical conclusion. The new Thundermother album crackles and fizzles with gritty authenticity and unstoppable passion.

Not just a triumphant return but a complete rock ‘n’ roll reset, Dirty & Divine is the exhilarating masterpiece that Thundermother have long threatened to make. It is an adrenalin-soaked salute to the magic of big riffs and razor-sharp melodies, performed by an electrifying, four-woman force with joy in their hearts and world domination still firmly on the agenda. In support of Dirty & Divine, Thundermother will embark on an extensive European tour, kicking off in Hamburg, Germany on the album release day (find all upcoming shows listed below!). Ready to rock? You fucking bet!

Pre-Order Dirty & Divine HERE

Dirty & Divine track listing:

So Close
Can’t Put Out The Fire
Speaking of the Devil
Feeling Alright
Take The Power
I Left My License in the Future
Dead Or Alive
Can You Feel It
Bright Eyes
American Adrenaline

Dirty & Divine Tour 2025:
07.02.2025 DE Hamburg, Große Freiheit 36
08.02.2025 DE Cologne, Essigfabrik
09.02.2025 BE Sint-Niklaas, Antwerp the Casino
11.02.2025 UK London, The Garage
12.02.2025 UK Manchester, Rebellion
14.02.2025 FR Paris, Petit Bain
15.02.2025 FR Lyon, Le Marché Gare
16.02.2025 IT Milano, Legend Club
18.02.2025 DE Saarbrücken, Garage
19.02.2025 DE Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
21.02.2025 AT Dornbirn, Conrad Sohm
22.02.2025 DE Memmingen, Kaminwerk, Kulturzentrum Memmingen e.V.
23.02.2025 DE Nürnberg, Hirsch
21.03.2025 DE Leipzig, Hellraiser
22.03.2025 DE Berlin, Festsaal Kreuzberg
23.03.2025 PL Warszawa, NIEBO
25.03.2025 CZ Prague, Storm Club
26.03.2025 HU Budapest, Barba Negra Blue Stage
28.03.2025 AT Wien, Szene Wien
29.03.2025 DE München, Backstage
30.03.2025 CH Pratteln, Z7 Konzertfabrik
01.04.2025 DE Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
02.04.2025 DE Bochum, Zeche
04.04.2025 DE Obertraubling, Airport-Eventhall
05.04.2025 DE Hannover, Capitol
06.04.2025 NL Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg – Pandora

Thundermother is:
Linnea Vikström Egg (vocals)
Filippa Nässil (guitar)
Majsan Lindberg (bass)
Joan Massing (drums)

For More Info Visit:
http://www.thundermother.com
http://www.facebook.com/thundermother
http://www.instagram.com/thundermother

GRAVE DIGGER Celebrate “Bone Collector” Album Release with Music Video for Title Track + Tour Kick Off with VICTORY

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2025 does not only see German iconic metal institution Grave Digger celebrate its 45th anniversary, but the release of their critically acclaimed 23rd studio album “Bone Collector”, that is out now on ROAR! In support of “Bone Collector”, the band has just kicked off an extensive album release tour with very special guests VICTORY. Find all current and upcoming dates listed below!

“Bone Collector” is available as a CD digipak, picture vinyl, colored marbled vinyl, RPM exclusive splatter vinyl and digitally. At the RPM & ROAR Mailorder Shop, the limited splatter vinyl and the digipak are also available as a bundle with the exclusive “Old School” shirt. To order your copy of this must-have gem, one that belongs into every well-sorted heavy metal record collection, visit: https://gravedigger.rpm.link/bonecollectorpr

Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck, they set out to conquer the world; who would have thought that 45 years later Grave Digger would be one of the most important, consistent and influential metal bands from Germany. With the release of their ground-breaking debut “Heavy Metal Breakdown” in 1984, an unprecedented career began that will find its logical continuation more than four decades later with the band’s much-waited new masterpiece “Bone Collector”, an album that sees the band going back to their old school roots.

Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Boltendahl, optically set in scene by Brazilian artist Wanderley Perna, “Bone Collector” marks a work of art that heralds a new Grave Digger era.

“Here it is at last, our new studio album, true to the motto: #gravediggeroldschool. With Tobi Kersting in the band, we have focused on the essentials of our sound again after many years with numerous concept albums: Concise straightforward metal songs that burn themselves into your brain stems after the first listen. “Bone Collector” doesn’t sound like off-the-shelf stuff, but highly energetic, fresh and you’ll notice that we had a lot of fun with the songs. We’re looking forward to your reaction and 45 years of Grave Digger live with you,” Boltendahl recently said.

“Bone Collector” Tracklist:

Bone Collector
The Rich The Poor The Dying
Kingdom Of Skulls
The Devil’s Serenade
Killing Is My Pleasure
Mirror Of Hate
Riders Of Doom
Made Of Madness
Graveyard Kings
Forever Evil & Buried Alive
Whispers Of The Damned!

GRAVE DIGGER Live!

Tickets & Facebook Events: https://bit.ly/grave_digger_live

45th Anniversary Tour:
17.01.25 · (DE) München // Backstage
18.01.25 · (DE) Glauchau // Alte Spinnerei
23.01.25 · (DE) Stuttgart // Im Wizemann
24.01.25 · (DE) Hamburg // Markthalle
25.01.25 · (DE) Andernach // JUZ Live Club
26.01.25 · (CH) Pratteln // Z7 Konzertfabrik
30.01.25 · (DE) Aschaffenburg // Colos-Saal
31.01.25 · (DE) Nürnberg // Hirsch
01.02.25 · (DE) Memmingen // Kaminwerk
02.02.25 · (DE) Mannheim // 7er Club
05.02.25 · (DE) Hannover // MusikZentrum
06.02.25 · (DE) Berlin // Hole 44
07.02.25 · (DE) Neuruppin // Kulturhaus
08.02.25 · (DE) Essen // Turock

17.04.25 · (DE) Blieskastel-Bierbach // Pirminiushalle
03.05.25 · (DE) Wilferdingen // No Playback Festival
10.05.25 · (DE) Gladbeck // Metal Bash Open Air
30.05.25 · (DE) Oberscheidweiler // Resäcker Open Air
11.07.25 · (DE) Bissingen // Wisdom Tooth Festival
12.07.25 · (DE) Balingen // RVBang Festival
18.07.25 · (IT) Cremona // Luppolo In Rock
30.07. – 02.08.25 · (DE) Wacken // Wacken Open Air
29.08.25 · (DK) Næstved // Næstved Metalfest

GRAVE DIGGER is:
Chris Boltendahl (Vocals)
Jens Becker (Bass)
Tobias Kersting (Guitar)
Marcus Kniep (Drums)

Visit GRAVE DIGGER Online:
Official Homepage: https://www.grave-digger.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravediggerofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravediggerband

GOTTHARD Unleash New Single & Video ‘Thunder & Lightning’

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Swiss hard rock legends GOTTHARD have kicked off the new year with the release of their second single, ‘Thunder & Lightning,’ from their upcoming 12-track studio album “Stereo Crush.” As the world remains blanketed in snow, this new track spreads spring fever with its uplifting leads and emotionally charged storyline about love, quickly capturing the hearts of fans and heightening anticipation for the band’s eagerly awaited new album.

Secure your copy [digipak-CD, jewelcase-CD, red marbled vinyl, digital] or pre-save “Stereo Crush” now, here: https://gotthard.rpm.link/stereocrushPR

Alongside the worldwide launch of pre-orders, GOTTHARD are also excited to reveal the cover artwork for “Stereo Crush,” set to hit the shelves on March 21, 2025 via RPM. The artwork, designed by Thomas Ewerhard, who has previously collaborated with the band, perfectly encapsulates the album’s themes of honesty, rawness, and a broad spectrum of emotions.

“Freddy [Scherer; guitars] came to my house with the musical idea for this song. We started there and came up with the structure and the vocal melodies together and recorded the demo there. I then spent quite some time figuring out lyrics. The sound of the chorus riff somehow sounded electric to me, and I was thinking of words like ‘lighting,’ ‘thunder’ etc…and then I thought of the concept of how lighting never strikes twice but in this case it does, using this as a metaphor for love. Also in French, which I’m fluent in, you can say that ‘love at first sight’ is like getting hit by a bolt of lighting,” singer Nic Maeder sheds light on the track’s creation.

Listen to ‘Thunder & Lightning’: https://gotthard.rpm.link/thunderPR

After releasing two singles, there’s no really doubt that GOTTHARD are more than ready for the future with “Stereo Crush”! Decorated with a powerful and contemporary production, the album delivers a series of big anthems but also a few surprises which help the Swiss icons to improve their DNA fresh and to spice up the essence of their trademark sound in an exciting way. It’s clear like Swiss glacier water: 2025 belongs to GOTTHARD!

“Stereo Crush” – Track Listing:

01. AI & I
02. Thunder & Lightning
03. Rusty Rose
04. Burning Bridges
05. Drive My Car
06. Boom Boom
07. Life
08. Liverpool
09. Shake Shake
10. Devil In The Moonlight
11. Dig A Little Deeper
12. These Are The Days

Produced, recorded and mixed by long-time producer Charlie Bauerfeind, who’s known for his work with the likes of HELLOWEEN and BLIND GUARDIAN, alongside co-producer and founding member Leo Leoni at Yellowhouse Studio, and mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren (TrueBusyness), with artwork once again provided by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA etc.), “Stereo Crush” promises to set new standards which will additionally come to shine on the band’s forthcoming touring cycle: GOTTHARD will be touring in May, accompanied by special guests Y&T, rounded off by select festival and headline dates during the course of the year. The band’s current live schedule and ticket info can be found below!

More from “Stereo Crush”:
‘Boom Boom’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vKHkfiegtg

GOTTHARD live:

“Stereo Crush” Tour 2025

21.05.2025 DE Saarbücken – Garage (w/ ECLIPSE) *NEW*

Special Guests: Y&T
Presented by Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, musix,
Rock Antenne, powermetal.de, RPM & Bottom Row
23.05.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress
24.05.2025 DE Geiselwind – Music Hall
25.05.2025 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
27.05.2025 DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
29.05.2025 DE Munich – Circus Krone
30.05.2025 DE Filderstadt – FILharmonie
31.05.2025 AT Telfs – Rathaussaal

14.06.2025 ES Zamora – Z! Live Rock
27.06.2025 CH Basel – Summerstage (w/ KROKUS)
28.06.2025 DE Ehingen – Martkplatz (w/ KROKUS) *NEW*
20.07.2025 CH Locarno – Moon&Stars (“Steve Lee – The Show”) *NEW*
22.07.2025 DE Regensburg – Piazza im Gewerbepark
06.08.2025 CH Zofingen – Heitere (w/ Orchestra) *NEW*
10.08.2025 DE Tettnang – Schlossgarten (w/ KROKUS) *NEW*
19.12.2025 CH Bern – Festhalle (w/ KROKUS)
20.12.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall (w/ KROKUS)

Info & Tickets:https://www.gotthard.com/tourdates/

About GOTTHARD

With 16 number one albums, a Diamond Award for selling over one million units in Switzerland, and multiple platinum records, including their quadruple platinum album “Homerun,” and several double and triple platinum albums, GOTTHARD have an unmatched legacy of successes, rounded off by over 3.5 million units sold worldwide and more than 2,000 live performances. Their tracks like ‘Heaven,’ a platinum single, and seven top 10 singles have cemented the band in the international music scene.

WARDRUNA Release New Video for ‘Heimta Thurs’ (Live at the Acropolis)

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Norwegian world music collective Wardruna is now releasing a live video for the song “Heimta Thurs”. The video is a part of the band’s ‘Live at the Acropolis’ show, which will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray alongside Wardruna’s new album Birna on January 24.

Originating from Wardruna’s debut record ‘Runaljod – Gap var ginnunga’, the song “Heimta Thurs” has grown into one of the group’s most iconic songs and a fan favorite. Set against the backdrop of the world heritage site Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, the composition and visual experience reach new heights.

The connection between the old and ancient, deeply human and natural at the same time, can be felt at every live performance of Wardruna, resounding equally on stage and throughout the audience. ‘Live at the Acropolis’ is a testament to that.

Captured for all eternity by Kolibri Media, Wardruna now presents the DVD and Blu-Ray ‘Live at the Acropolis’, featuring the full show, additional interviews and impressions of the meet and greet at the Underflow Record Store.

Birna – the she-bear in Old Norse – is a work of art dedicated to the warden of the forest, nature’s caretaker, and her battles here on earth. Slowly driven out of her habitat by modern day societies, she has entered a stage of permanent hibernation. As a result, the forest is gradually dying, longing for its pulseand heart – its shepherd. Birna calls for her return.

Birna nurtures the insight that has been at the core of Selvik’s philosophy right from the start: sowing new seeds whilst strengthening old roots. Instruments and wisdom from ancient times, coupled with modern day soundscapes and recorded sounds of nature, provide a rare opportunity to tell us something valuable about ourselves. It works as a reminder that we are part of nature, not above it, and it offers a way of remembering, not for memory’s own sake, but to gain both new and forgotten insights.

Along with the new album comes the recorded show of Wardruna’s unique equinox performance at the world heritage site Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens.
Spanning over two hours, the show featured outstanding live performances of songs from the group’s discography, such as Helvegen, Kvitravn, Heimta Thurs and Lyfjaberg.

Tracklist:
1. Hertan
2. Birna [WATCH HERE]
3. Ljos til Jord
4. Dvaledraumar
5. Jord til Ljos
6. Himinndotter  [WATCH HERE]
7. Hibjørnen [WATCH HERE]
8. Skuggehesten
9. Tretale
10. Lyfjaberg [WATCH HERE]

Birna was written and recorded between 2021 and 2024. Shop Birna Merch at https://wardrunashop.com/en/

Music by Einar Selvik and Lindy-Fay Hella.
Lyrics by Einar Selvik.

Birna is performed by Einar Selvik, Lindy-Fay Hella, Eilif Gundersen, HC Dalgaard, Sondre Veland, John Stenersen, Arne Sandvoll.

The album features guest appearances by: Koret Artemis (Choir), Jonna Jinton (vocals and field recordings), Hans Fredrik Jacobsen (willow-bark flute), Kenneth Lien (Jaw-harp), Iver Sandøy (backing vocals).

Mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios.

Cover photo by Tuukka Koski.
Cover artwork by Øivind A. Myksvoll

Photography by Morten Munthe
Biography by Oda Malmin
Proofreading by Lauren Barley

Wardruna live in 2025

Australia& New Zealand 2025:
23 Jan – Melbourne – Palais Theatre
25 Jan – Sydney – Enmore Theatre
27 Jan – Brisbane – Fortitude Music Hall
30 Jan – Auckland – Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

UK & Ireland 2025:
With special guest: Jo Quail
17 Mar – Liverpool –Philharmonic
18 Mar – Birmingham – Symphony Hall
19 Mar – London – Royal Albert Hall
21 Mar – Bristol – Beacon
22 Mar – York – Barbican – SOLD OUT
23 Mar – Dublin – Olympia Theatre
25 Mar – Glasgow – SEC Armadillo

Norway 2025:
26 Apr – Oslo – Operaen – SOLD OUT
27 Apr – Oslo – Operaen – SOLD OUT
29 Apr – Trondheim – Olavshallen – SOLD OUT
02 May – Kristiansand – Kilden – Low on Tickets
03 May – Stavanger – Konserthuset – Low on Tickets
04 May – Bergen – Grieghallen – SOLD OUT

Europe & United States 2025:
07 June – Reyjavik, IS – Harpa
25 – 27 July – Read Eagle, US – Fire In The Mountains
30 Jul – 3 Aug – Rasnov, RO – Rockstadt Extreme Fest

13 – 16 Aug – Dinkelsbühl, DE – Summer Breeze Open Air

Tickets at https://wardruna.com/tour-dates/

PESTILENT SCARS’ Debut Album “Meadows of Misfortune” Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 18, 2025

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Pestilent Scars is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band’s central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.

The band released their debut album Meadows of Misfortune on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.

LISTEN to the album: https://push.fm/fl/pestilent-scars-meadows

The band comments:
“Well, here it is.

We’ve been waiting for this moment like the rising sun, and we’re more than happy to finally let you all listen to our day’s work!

We’re talking of course about our just released debut album entitled ‘Meadows Of Misfortune’. A collection of raw, young emotion scattered across 10 songs that showcase northern melancholy, rage and loss through fast riffs, blast beats and horrid screams.

We really hope you enjoy the album and maybe find something you can relate to!”

WATCH earlier released Golden Maiden music video: https://youtu.be/_Up67XRlgsk

Track list:

01. Into The Meadows
02. Internal Torment
03. Golden Maiden
04. Deceitful Phoenix
05. Unreality
06. A Reaching Hand
07. Democide
08. All On My Own
09. In Search Of Reason
10. False Messiah

Album cover by Topi Ilmola

Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single “Deceitful Phoenix” in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix” was followed by “All On My Own” in the autumn of the same year.

The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band’s overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album “Meadows Of Misfortune”. The album will be released in early 2025.

Strictly limited CD available on HERE

Line-up:
Pasi Matinolli – Vocals
Elias Vierimaa – Guitars
Artturi Kauppi – Drums
Sampo Jylhä – Bass
Topi Ilmola – Guitars

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https://pestilentscars.bandcamp.com

AVRALIZE Release New Single And Video ‘Wanderlust’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 18, 2025

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German metalcore band AVRALIZE have released their latest single, ‘wanderlust’, a high-energy anthem for restless souls. The track captures the band’s journey into uncharted territory, fueled by a deep yearning to break boundaries and explore new horizons.

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/wanderlust

With its explosive sound and bold message, ‘wanderlust’ offers fans a thrilling taste of the band’s evolving direction and a glimpse of what lies ahead in their musical journey.

Catch Avralized live:
17.01.25 DE-Leipzig, Täubchenthal (SOLD OUT)
18.01.25 DE-Berlin, Huxleys
23.01.25 CH-Solothurn, Kofmehl
24.01.25 DE-München, Backstage (SOLD OUT)
25.01.25 AT-Wien, Szene (SOLD OUT)
30.01.25 DE-Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
31.01.25 DE-Köln, Essigfabrik (SOLD OUT)
01.02.25 DE-Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn (Low Ticket)
06.02.25 DE-Hamburg, Markthalle (SOLD OUT)
07.02.25 DE-Bremen, Schlachthof (SOLD OUT)
08.02.25 DE-Münster, Sputnikhalle (SOLD OUT)

13.11.25 – DE-Leipzig, Neues Schauspiel
14.11.25 – DE-Berlin, Badehaus
15.11.25 – DE-Hamburg, Bahnhof Pauli
21.11.25 – AT-Vienna, Chelsea
22.11.25 – DE-Munich, Backstage
29.11.25 – CH-Zurich, X-TRA Musikcafe
30.11.25 – DE-Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
04.12.25 – DE-Hanover, LUX
05.12.25 – DE-Cologne, MTC
06.12.25 – DE-Frankfurt, Nachtleben