SERAINA TELLI: Release of Acoustic Album “Black “n” White Sessions” Postponed to December 6th

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Unfortunately, the release of the new SERAINA TELLI album ‘Black’n’White Sessions’ has been postponed by three weeks to 6 December. The pre-release single ‘I’m Not Sorry’ (unplugged) feat. Clémentine Delauney will be released on 22 November.

With ‘Black ‘n’ White Sessions’, SERAINA TELLI is releasing a very special album on Metalville Records.

‘Black ‘n’ White Sessions’ shows where Seraina’s musical roots lie: she has reduced her music to the essentials and almost completely freed herself from electricity. She has always sung, written songs in her head and always has an acoustic guitar in the boot of her car for emergencies.

After her #1 album ‘Addicted To Colour’, the artist presents herself in a completely new light. It showcases Seraina’s talent and the captivating songs from her first two albums without any harsh and heavy-sounding instruments in the background.

The album was produced in early 2024 by Rico Horber and Seraina Telli herself. For the songs on the second CD of the double album, she was supported by a number of great musicians, such as Anna Murphy (ex-Eluveitie, Cellar Darling), rock legend Lee Aaron, Chris Boltendahl (Grave Digger), Clementine Delauney (Visions Of Atlantis) and many other well-known artists. Together they created captivating and emotional duet versions of the songs.

Seraina and Rico Horber had had the idea for the ‘Black ‘n’ White Sessions’ for some time, as they wanted to show the world the intimate and vulnerable side of the otherwise hard-rocking woman.

And from black to white, there is no lack of colour here. On the contrary, there is even more to discover between the shades.

TRACK LISTING

CD1
01 Black ‘n’ White
02 Addicted to Color
03 Wish You Well
04 I’m Not Sorry
05 Not one of your Kind
06 Left Behind
07 Dreamer
08 Song for the Girls
09 Remedy
10 Harder Way
11 Medusa
12 Hit Shit
13 Take Care
14 Think!
15 My Way

CD2
01 Black ‘n’ White feat. Anna Murphy (ex Eluveitie, Cellar Darling)
02 Addicted to Color feat. Britta Görtz (HiRaes)
03 Wish You Well feat. Chris Boltendahl (Grave Digger)
04 I’m Not Sorry feat. Clementine Delauney (Visions Of Atlantis)
05 Not one of your Kind feat. Deer Park Avenue
06 Left Behind feat. Rapture Boy
07 Dreamer feat. Kärbholz
08 Song for the Girls feat. Lee Aaron
09 Remedy feat. Marc Amacher
10 Harder Way feat. Alexander “Lex” Wohnhaas (Megaherz)
11 Medusa feat. Calico Cooper
12 Hit Shit feat. Violet Greens & One Man Rocks
13 Take Care feat. Tete Novoa (Saratoga)
14 Think feat. Ohrenfeindt
15 My Way feat. John Diva and the Rockets Of Love

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“Maiden Japan” Cover w/ Ex Singer Paul Di’anno’s Severed Head Explained By Eddie Creator Derek Riggs

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In celebration for Iron Maiden’s current tour, The Man on the Street Kenny Kessel for The Metal Voice caught up with Artist and Eddie Creator Derek Riggs in an exclusive One on One interview.

In the interview Riggs walks through all of his Maiden and non Maiden artwork and explains the age old questions about the alternate Maiden Japan cover with original singer Paul Diann’s head cut off.

Derek Riggs said,” They wanted to call it Maiden Japan cuz it’s a take from Deep Purple (Live Album) ‘Made in Japan’ so it was a pun. So they wanted a cover. The manager (Rob Smallwood) was off with the band somewhere in America and so he phones up and says, ‘I’ll let you get on with it.’ So I thought well the obvious thing was to put Eddie chopping off Paul Di’anno’s head. And so I did that. It’s not a bad portrait for two days work actually, considering all the other things I had to do. So I got it (artwork) down to the record company and then they got a call from the manager and the manager said destroy all of those cuz they printed 250,000 single covers he says. I don’t want to ever see one again. So they destroyed them and I painted a new cover.

And later on when the manager came back he said you know that cover that I had destroyed and I had you repaint the second. He (explained why) said that Paul Di’anno’s voice was giving him problems and he was doing one day in three one day in four you know sometimes one day a week singing. And Maiden just couldn’t deal with that and they couldn’t function under those conditions. So they had to find a new singer. They found Bruce Dickinson in the end but the manager said they’ve been auditioning new singers at this point and he was (Paul Dianno) getting wind of something going on he knew something was happening. And he if he’d (Paul Dianno) have seen that cover at that point we would have freaked out. They’d have been left without a singer for the rest of the tour, potentially. So they had all those destroyed I had to do a different cover and and that’s the story behind that.

DENIGRATE Release Final Single ‘Sesame and Lilies’ from Upcoming Fourth Album

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Helsinki-based doom metal band Denigrate has released the final single from their upcoming fourth full length album titled To the Goddess Unknown to be released on November 29th 2024via Inverse Records. The title of the single Sesame and Lilies is a quotation from John Ruskin (1819-1900) and the song narrates and shakes in the spirit of Pre-Raphaelitism. The versatile soundscape that is both extremely heavy and fragile. Like a demolition ball with extremely thin glass surface or a sonata layered with death metal.

Denigrate’s singer Galzi tells about the song:

“Sesame and Lilies is a story of an artists suffering from the lack of spirituality. He blames everyone but himself of that situation. He blame his muse, quills, the ceiling, the walls, his premises. It’s a lament that is easy for all of us to identify with. But it’s always much harder to face your deficiencies and lift yourself up from that swamp. There is only the way up and the way down. Staying still isn’t an option. What is your choice?”

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/denigrate-sesameandlilies

  • Composition: Seppo Nummela, Teemu Riekki & Timo Kallio
  • Lyrics: Timo Kallio

Since Denigrate was found back in ’96, the inevitable vibe of the band was to be dark, melancholy, tormented, observative.

The quantity of albums released is really not the thing in this band. From the first released album in 2003 to the latest 4th one in 2024 called “To The Goddess Unknown”, decades has changed and so has the band.

After no more than three albums released, after big-time local momentum with a finnish cover song, after mandatory hiatus, after some line-up changes, Denigrate 2024 introduces their absolutely greatest masterpiece to date and shows what only truely experienced bunch of members can achieve. 

To the Goddess Unknown Tracklist/ISRC-codes:

  1. Crystal Rest – FI3FC2449301
  2. The Ethics of Loss – FI3FC2449302
  3. Under Ether – FI3FC2449303
  4. The Apparition of One – FI3FC2449304
  5. One who holds the balance – FI3FC2449305
  6. Sesame and Lilies – FI3FC2449306
  7. In the Light – FI3FC2449307
  8. Semidiapente – FI3FC2449308

DENIGRATE:
Galzi Kallio: Vocals
Pekka Pyrhönen: Bass
Seppo Nummela: Guitar
Teemu Riekki – Guitar
Tipi Toivanen: Drums

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WEAPON OF PRIDE Drop Spine-Chilling New Single ‘Axeman’

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WEAPON OF PRIDE have unleashed their second single, “Axeman”. Inspired by the notorious Axeman of New Orleans, who instilled fear in the Crescent City in the early 20th century, this track will take you deep into the mind of a chaotic force that thrives on fear.

Stream the single: orcd.co/axeman

“Axeman” is the second single from the band’s upcoming album, Beneath the Surface, which is due for release on December 13th, 2024.

So, as you’re carving pumpkins or getting your Halloween on, crank up “Axeman”: it’s heavy, it’s haunting, and it’s here to stay.

Weapon of Pride, a power trio from Phoenix, Arizona, has captivated audiences with their heavy riffs, thrashy tempos, and old-school vibe. Their discography includes the debut EP Retribution (2021) and the full-length album Taking Over (2023). Now, they’re gearing up to release their second album with WORMHOLEDEATH Records later this year.

Inspired by Stoner and Thrash Metal giants, Weapon of Pride blends Heavy, Thrash, Progressive, and Stoner Metal. The band features brothers Ryan Arnold (bass/vocals) and Logan Arnold (guitar), with Adam Duplack on drums.

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REDMOON ONE Unleash New EP “Hell Hath No Fury”

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Rock powerhouse REDMOON ONE releases their highly anticipated EP, Hell Hath No Fury, today. This three-song collection dives into raw emotions, intense rock riffs, and deeply personal lyrics by lead singer and guitarist, Riley Baxter.

Listen to EP here.

The EP’s title track, Hell Hath No Fury, reimagines the classic saying, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” This intense song explores a painful breakup from the perspective of a man who’s left heartbroken, still in love, and haunted by memories. With gripping lyrics and a fierce musical breakdown, it captures the struggle of letting go and the pain of moving on.

Following the powerful opening, the second track, Funeral Fire, shifts the focus to a burning love. This heartfelt song is filled with passion and vulnerability, featuring lines like, “I look into the eyes of fate; there is no compromise, I want you close so I can hear your whisper close to mine.” In Riley’s words, it’s “a sweet little love song” that fans will find both tender and intense.

The final track, High Life, brings a message of positivity and motivation. With an uplifting beat and the memorable line, “Don’t let life go by,” the song encourages listeners to seize the moment and live fully.

Each track on Hell Hath No Fury offers a unique soundscape – from heavy bass and powerful guitar tones to intricate drum patterns, courtesy of bassist Dean Koch and drummer Jackie Burton. REDMOON ONE, known for its high-energy performances, has created an EP that captures their dynamic stage presence while showcasing Riley Baxter’s lyrical depth and musical versatility.
 

For rock fans and newcomers alike, Hell Hath No Fury promises an unforgettable listening experience that’s as emotive as it is explosive. This Halloween, join REDMOON ONE on a journey through heartbreak, love, and inspiration.

About REDMOON ONE

REDMOON ONE hails from Las Vegas, Nevada, with a lineup of seasoned musicians who bring years of experience and passion to the stage. Led by Riley Baxter, whose contributions to notable rock acts like Tracii Guns’ Killing Machine and Space Age Playboys have earned him a respected reputation, the band includes bassist Dean Koch, known for his powerful grooves, and drummer Jackie Burton, a master of rhythm and dynamics. Together, they form a formidable rock trio that’s ready to take listeners on an electrifying ride.

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DONELLA DRIVE Release New Single + Animated Video ‘Simian Transmission’

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San Antonio-based alternative rock band Donella Drive has just released their latest single, “Simian Transmission”, alongside an animated video. “Simian Transmission” is available now on all streaming platforms, and the music video can be found on Donella Drive’s official YouTube channel.

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Aidan Escalante describes the meaning behind “Simian Transmission”:

“The song ‘Simian Transmission’ is the first single from their upcoming full length album “AXON” set for a February 2025 release. ‘Simian Transmission’ delves into themes of mental chaos and societal disconnection. It portrays a sense of frantic expression and inner turmoil, with imagery of static and fragmented signals reflecting a struggle to find clarity. The repeated emphasis on ‘failure’ highlights feelings of defeat and hopelessness. The title suggests a primal form of communication that has been disrupted, symbolizing a loss of connection and isolation. Overall, the lyrics explore the search for meaning in a chaotic world.”

Andrew Salazar comments on the making of the video:

“Aidan discovered the artwork of James Quigley, aka Gunsho, through the hip hop group Malibu Ken, a project by Aesop Rock and Tobacco. Other artists Gunsho has done work for include the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Andrew W.K. Intrigued by his unique style, Aidan reached out to Gunsho online, and they immediately hit it off. Gunsho then created the artwork for the video and collaborated with his friend Peter Karpick, a former creative director for Adult Swim and freelance designer who brought the images to life through animation. This collaboration resulted in a music video that we feel, perfectly complements the mood of the song.”

Combining elements of alternative metal, post hardcore, and progresssive rock, San Antonio outliers Donella Drive cannot be categorized by a singular label. Consisting of Aidan Escalante (lead vocals/guitar), Andrew Salazar (bass), Steven Rodriguez (Drums). Donella Drive has expanded upon the previous boundaries of their work since their inception in 2012.

Brothers Escalante and Salazar originally formed the band with the desire to create a sonically engaging music that pushed the rock medium in a new direction. In 2015, Donella Drive released their first album Anomalous, followed by Diy tours, opening for legendary acts such as Megadeth, Deftones, and Scorpions. The band has also toured and supported contemporary bands such as Dead Poet Society, The Callous Daoboys, Protest The Hero, Hail the Sun , He Is Legend, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and more.

Noteworthy changes such as Escalante’s shift to lead vocals, amplified their sound and led them to create Bloomer in 2020.  Donella Drive remains tenacious in challenging themselves in their pursuit to elevate their music and diverge from commercial endeavors, which is evident in their EP release, Ozell, and the work on their first full length album “AXON” they are currently producing. Their single “Keep You Waiting” peaked at #24 on The Billboard Rock Indicator chart as well as peaking at #10 on The Foundations Chart. The band was also a finalist for The Battle For Wacken Festival and performed at The Viper Room in West Hollywood in 2022.

Donella Drive is:
Aidan Edward Escalante: Vocals/ Guitars
Andrew Salazar: Bass/ Vocals
Steven Edward Rodriguez: Drums

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