Hailing from the dalecarlia region of Sweden, death metal heavyweights DISRUPTED have announced the release of the band’s third full-length album, entitled “Stinking Death”, set to drop on January 24 via Trust No One Recordings. In anticipation, the band presents the bone-crushing first single “Coffin Breath”, listen to the track below.
Speaking about the track, the band shares: “‘Coffin Breath’ is a straight-forward death metal song with a catchy feel to it. A simple yet memorable guitar lead was the key ingredient when this song was written in the garage of guitarist Thomas Liljekvist on a dull Tuesday evening. Inspired by the cover art of the ‘Death Breath’ album ‘Stinking up the Night’ and with the genius mind of Joakim Antman (LIK) who came up with the title, the lyrics describe a lunatic with an urge to inhale the stench of death from the recently buried.“
Tracklist:
Choke on The Cross
Coffin Breath
True Death
A Grave Ablaze
Vile Impalement
Necromantic Breeding
Funeral Vomit
Deflesh The Dead
Spew
Graveyard Torment
DISRUPTED continues to showcase their signature HM-2-infused Death Metal style, paying homage to the classic sound of the genre with gut-ripping riffs and skull-crushing heaviness. Founded in 2012 by Mikael Hanni and Thomas Liljekvist, the band quickly gained recognition with their debut EP, “Heavy Death”, in 2014, followed by the acclaimed full-length album “Morbid Death” in 2015. Amidst the challenges brought forth by a global pandemic, DISRUPTED persevered and returned with the critically acclaimed sophomore album “Pure Death” (2020). Now the band strikes again with their highly anticipated third album, “Stinking Death”, on January 24, 2025. With the addition of former KatatoniadrummerDaniel Liljekvist and their unwavering dedication to their craft, DISRUPTED is poised to deliver an album that will undoubtedly captivate fans of the death metal genre.
Since its formation WIZRD has proved itself to be a band that is happy to colour outside any genre-defining lines, pushing boundaries and effortlessly blending the more interesting aspects of genres that range from rock and indie to jazz and prog.
And on their upcoming sophomore full-length album “Elements” WIZRD have dived deeper into uncharted musical waters — experimenting with new styles, fresh melodic directions, and both extended and condensed song structures, all the while introducing Norwegian lyrics.
Whilst “Elements” itself is set for release on the 6th December, Karisma Records have today released a double single taken from the album. The single, which comprises the tracks “National Day” and “Eternity’s Breath”, and with artwork by Maja Markegård, can be downloaded or streamed from a variety of services at: https://orcd.co/nationalday
WIZRD explained something of the process that went into recording “National Day”:
“National Day” was a song that came together very quickly. Karl came up with the riff, and while we were jamming on it, I came up with the melody line. We wanted to push ourselves a little and see how “little” is needed to make a song. After all, we are prog fans, and happy with lots of different parts, but here we tried to see how we could rather vary a relatively short idea and get a song out of it. It basically went very well, but in the end we couldn’t quite help ourselves, and added the slightly extended solo part. A little three-minute adventure!
By contrast, “Eternity’s Breath” is a totally different beast, not an original, but a cover, and fans of the MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA will immediately recognise the title. Indeed, WIZRD cite the legendary New Yorkers as one of the great inspirations behind their own music:
One of our favourite bands and greatest sources of inspiration is the Mahavishnu Orchestra. We have had a few concert nights in Oslo where we have had one set of our own songs, and one set of Mahavishnu covers. In particular, we have played a lot of the songs from the album “Visions of the Emerald Beyond”, so this time it was only natural for us to include a Mahavishnu song in the recording process. Eternity’s Breath is one of our favourite songs, it’s an insanely fun song to play. Joining the team this time we also got Rohey Taalah and Nadia Warholm Essahli on vocals, and that lifts it to astronomical heights. We hope the result gives you a real kick!
“Elements” itself was recorded at the legendary Athletic Sound studio in Halden, and the ambiance both within the studio, and within the city itself, left an indelible mark on the album, which, though eclectic, could not be anything other than WIZRD, whose distinctive sound is cohesive and unified.
Co-produced, recorded, and mixed by Dag Erik Johansen alongside the band, WIZRD are keen to stress that his contribution was vital to shaping the final sound of “Elements”. Working closely together this formidable team has created an album that feels organic yet unpredictable. With a mix of carefully crafted and spontaneous elements, it is clear that every decision that was taken in the making of the album influenced its outcome. Change one single thing and “Elements” would have been something entirely different.
With album cover art by Steph Hope and layout by Maja Markegård, and featuring additional vocals by Sara Fjeldvær, Rohey Taalah, Rikke Normann & Nadia Warholm Essahli, “Elements” will be released in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Red Vinyl formats, and is now available to pre-order from:
WIZRD was formed when Hallvard Gaardløs (SPIDERGAWD, DRAKEN) on bass and lead vocals, Karl Bjorå (MEGALODON COLLECTIVE) on guitar and vocals, Vegard Lien Bjerkan (SOFT FFOG) on keyboards and vocals, and Axel Skalstad (KROKOFANT, SOFT FFOG) on drums attended the Jazz Conservatory in Trondheim. Together, they form a diverse and dynamic unit marked by a fearless creativity.
A video of WIZRD in the studio, rehearsing the track “All Is As It Should Be”, from their 2022 album “Seasons”, by Norwegian film score composer and JAGA JAZZIST drummer Martin Horntveth, can be seen below.
Finnish hair-metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left are back with a bang with the release of their highly anticipated new album, Neon Inferno, out today via Arising Empire. The album is a high-octane blend of the band’s signature sound with fresh, electrifying elements, including a guest feature from Olli Herman of Reckless Love.
In celebration, One Morning Left have released a thrilling new music video for the single, ‘Tokyo Love’, adding to the excitement surrounding the album. The track, with its infectious energy and bold sound, perfectly showcases the band’s dynamic fusion of 80s influences and modern metalcore.
Founded in 2008 in Vaasa, Finland, One Morning Left are well known for their unique blend of electro, hardcore and metalcore influences, as well as their entertaining and energetic live shows where absolutely anything can happen.
One Morning Left‘s fourth album, Hyperactive, marked their first new material in five years and began a whole new chapter in their story. Drawing inspiration from retro electronic and video game music, as well as 80s hard rock, the band stayed true to their heavier roots while exploring fresh musical territories.
Now, the band are set to continue this evolution with their upcoming album, Neon Inferno. This new album promises to build on the foundation laid by Hyperactive, further blending their eclectic influences into a high-energy, genre-defying sound.
Changes have occurred not only in their musical style but also in their lineup. Returning from the cast of 2016’s Metalcore Superstars are frontman Mika Lahti, singer-guitarist Leevi Luoto, and drummer Niko Hyttinen. Additional firepower is provided by new members Tuukka Ojansivu on guitar and Miska Sipiläinen on bass guitar, along with the return of keyboard player Touko Keippilä from the band’s original Panda ❤ Penguin lineup.
With Neon Inferno, the band invite fans to join them on their quest to make the world a bit more epic.
Neon Inferno track list: 01. Emerald Dragon 02. Tonight 03. Ride Till I Die 04. Neon Inferno (Paradise) 05. Maverick 06. Reunion 07. 3,2 1 GO! 08. Summerlovin (featuring Reckless Love) 09. Michael, The Knight 10. Toyko Love 11. Beat It 12. Ruby Dragon (Van Derand Remix) 13. Summerlovin_ (Van Derand Remix)
One Morning Left live: 30/10/2024 Frankfurt, DE @ Nachtleben 31/10/2024 Cologne, DE @ MTC 01/11/2024 Sittard, NL @ Volt 02/11/2024 Paris,FR @ Backstage by the Mill 03/11/2024 Solothurn, CH@ Kofmehl Raumbar 04/11/2024 Munich,DE @ Backstage Club
One Morning Left are: Mika Lahti | Lead Vocals Leevi Luoto | Guitar & Lead Vocals Tuukka Ojansivu | Guitar & Backing Vocals Miska Sipiläinen | Bass & Backing Vocals Touko Keippilä | Keyboards & Backing Vocals Niko Hyttinen | Drums
The free-wheelin’ rock ‘n’ soul trio DeWolff have revealed the official video for new single “Natural Woman.” which is taken from their new studio album ‘Muscle Shoals’ – recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Alabama. The album will be released on 6 December via Mascot Records.
You can check out the official video for “Natural Woman,” HERE.
The band will also be touring Sweden in December, playing the following shows:
13 December – Gothenburg, Valand 14 December – Uppsala, Katalin 15 December- Stockholm, Debaser
Set to the backdrop of a vintage animation video, the band talk through the swirling soulful new song, saying, “Natural Woman is another one of these songs that basically wrote itself: the big guitar riff, the verse and the chorus melodies came to us all at once, as if tapped from some kind of ancient rock ‘n roll well. The lyrics are about natural beauty, not having to hide or change to be accepted. There’s satisfaction in imperfection; the plastic dream was a lie.”
The album was recorded at the world-famous FAME and the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios with the band embedding themselves in the home of Soul. The studios have seen the legendary likes of Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Etta James, Cher, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bob Dylan record between the two.
Track List
1. In Love 2. Natural Woman 3. Out On The Town 4. Let’s Stay Together 5. Ophelia 6. Truce 7. Hard to Make A Buck 8. Book of Life 9. Winner (When It Comes to Losing) 10. Fools & Horses 11. Snowbird 12. Ships in the Night 13. Cicada Serenade
They have already released the album’s opening track “In Love,” which was filmed at FAME. “It’s about if you’re with someone for a long time and you meet someone else, and they really turn your world upside down by challenging the promises you make to your partner when you have a long-term relationship. They’re all these things that you want to do. There’s a line that goes ‘tell me babe why can’t we meet, at the dark end of the street,’ which is a reference to Dark End of the Street, written by Muscle Shoals songwriter Dan Penn.”
In May 2024, they travelled to Muscle Shoals to record their 10th studio album between the two studios with Grammy Award-winning producer Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes). “You can really feel some kind of rock ‘n roll magic in the air there,” Pablo adds. “Right when we played our first notes there, I got goosebumps. This definitely was one of the best recording experiences we’ve ever had. Even the grand piano Leon Russell used was still there, just like the electric Wurlitzer piano that was used on “I Never Loved A Man” by Aretha Franklin!”
Over the past 18 months, the enchanting psychedelic soul ‘n’ rollers have preached their Electric Gospel on a cruise, in a castle, sold out countless headline tours across Europe and transformed festival crowds into their own disciples. They’ve toured with The Black Crowes and have previously played shows with Blues Pills, Deep Purple, TOTO, and count Seasick Steve as a fan.
Muscle Shoals, follows their previous #1 studio album Love Death & In Between (2023) and since then they have celebrated a Edison Award nomination (The Dutch Grammy’s), released Live & Outta Sight III, and also received the live music award, the ‘Gouden Notekraker.’ In June 2023, they produced the world’s fastest Studio-to-store record – 2 hours, 59 minutes, and 38 seconds for “Rosita Rápida”, beating the record previously held by Jack White.
Formed in the Netherlands’ Deep South of Geleen as teenagers, Pablo van de Poel (guitar/vocals) and Luka van de Poel (drums/vocals), alongside Robin Piso (Hammond/Wurlitzer), have carved out a place for themselves as carefree adventurers; prolific in the studio and well-worn road-rovers.
Tour dates DEC 07: NL – Utrecht, DEWOLFFEST 2 – Album release DEC 12: SE – Malmo, Babel DEC 13: SE – Gothenburg, Valand DEC 14: SE – Uppsala, Katalin DEC 15: SE – Stockholm, Debaser JAN 03: NL – Alkmaar, Victorie JAN 04: NL – Groningen, Oosterpoort JAN 10: NL – Rotterdam, Maassilo JAN 11: NL – Nijmegen, Doornroosje JAN 24: NL – Eindhoven, Effenaar JAN 25: NL – Maastricht, Muziekgieterij JAN 30: NL – Amsterdam, Concertgebouw FEB 01: BE – Antwerpen, Trix FEB 06: FR – Paris, Trabendo FEB 07: FR – Laval, 6PAR4 FEB 08: FR – La Roche sur Yon, Quai M FEB 09: FR – Bordeaux, Le Rocher Club FEB 11: ES – Barcelona, La[2] de Apolo FEB 12: ES – Zaragoza, Las Armas FEB 13: ES – Madrid, Sala BUT FEB 14: ES – Bilbao, Santana 27 FEB 25: DE – Berlin, Hole 44 FEB 26: DE – Dresden, Beatpol FEB 27: DE – Munich, Backstage FEB 28: AT – Innsbruck, PMK MAR 01: CH – Zurich, Mascotte MAR 02: IT – Milan, Santeria MAR 08: NL – Steenwijk, De Meenthe APR 12: UK – Glasgow, Stereo APR 13: UK – Manchester, Deaf Institute APR 15: UK – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms APR 16: UK – Bristol, The Fleece APR 17: UK – Oxford, O2 Academy APR 18: UK – London, Garage MAY 14: DE – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann MAY 15: DE – Frankfurt, Das Bett MAY 16: DE – Cologne, Kantine MAY 17: DE – Münster, Sputnikhalle MAY 18: DE – Hamburg, Übel & Gefährlich
Renowned Finnish rockers FLUSH are set to shake the music scene once again with the announcement of their much-anticipated second full-length album, “Noises,” slated for release on 29 November 2024. This promising album marks the band’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a vibrant community for those seeking solace in their resonating music amidst the chaos of the modern world.
Flush draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of legendary punk acts and profound thinkers such as Charles Bukowski, infusing their music with a captivating blend of punk, grunge, alternative rock, and metal. Their lyricism delves into the depths of human experience, delivering raw narratives that touch upon societal reflections and personal struggles. From tales of adversity encompassing domestic violence, loss, and existential turmoil to whimsical anecdotes about space satellites and days by the seaside, Flush’s sonic landscape is as diverse as life itself.
The band wanted ‘Noises’ to be a sanctuary for the misfits, a reflection of our reality, including the struggles and the moments of joy. Life isn’t monochrome, and neither are their songs.
The album was recorded in June 2024 with sound engineer Owe Inborr at Wolfthrone Studios. Flush has also collaborated closely with visual designer Pedro Bergamo for the band’s new visual appearance, music videos, and promotional photographs. AD Tuomo Heiti makes the album cover art. Wormholedeath Records (Italy) distributes the album globally, and Flush also works with PR agencies Ginger Vine Management & PR (Finland) and Rogue PR (UK).
“Noises” will see a global release through Wormholedeath Records, solidifying Flush’s reach across continents. The band has also engaged PR powerhouses Ginger Vine Management & PR and Rogue PR to amplify their message to a wider audience.
“Headspinner” is available for streaming and download on all major digital platforms HERE
Leading the charge for the album release is the single “Headspinner,” a grungy punk track, filled with pop references, that suddenly goes into strange places. At its core, it’s a blues song about waking up one morning, but then nothing feels right, time isn’t working as it should, and questions arise about what matters. The song inspired director Pedro Bergamoto to create a music video where everything happens backward, and the video was recorded in one single shot only.
Flush Lineup:
Lasse Girs: Vocals, Guitars Janne Kontiokorpi: Guitars, Backing Vocals Eero Luukkonen: Bass Börje Stén: Drums
NOTHING MORE will celebrate their acclaimed self-titled album’s 10-year anniversary with NOTHING MORE – 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION via Endurance Music Group and Better Noise Music due November 22. The anniversary edition will include the original album’s track listing along with bonus remixes and acoustic versions in refreshed packaging and artwork. Pre-orders are available now on CD, 2LP (translucent orange variant) along with throwback merch in the bands official store HERE, and streaming and digital downloads HERE. View the track listing for each option listed below.
The band released yesterday (October 25) a remixed version of their current Top 5 Billboard Mainstream Rock radio single, “ANGEL SONG” featuring Disturbed vocalist David Draiman by Justin “JD” deBlieck (Motionless In White, Sevendust, Bad Wolves). Stream “ANGEL SONG” feat. David Draiman (JD Remix) across all digital platforms HERE.
NOTHING MORE’s track listing includes popular singles such as their #1 Mainstream Rock track “This Is the Time (Ballast)”, “Mr. MTV” (which peaked at #12), “Here’s To The Heartache” (peaking at #4), and the emotionally charged #3 charting hit “Jenny”—which sparked a viral global initiative with the #IKnowJenny campaign via the popular social networking site Tumblr. The campaign saw the band partner with mental health organizations including To Write Love on Her Arms, Young Minds, and The Jed Foundation to dissolve the stigma around emotional health issues and share their stories. Its impactful music video (seen HERE) has received over 26 million views and it has garnered over 100 million streams globally.
NOTHING MORE came out on June 24, 2014 via prominent independent rock label Eleven Seven Music, now Better Noise Music. It unleashed their soaring vocal melodies, meticulous atypical rhythmic structures, huge anthemic choruses, and lyrical content that embraced the art of storytelling. The album debuted at #33 on Billboard’s Top 200 charts while landing at #3 on US Hard Rock Albums, #8 onUS Independent Albums, #11 on US Rock Albums, and #19 on US Digital Albums. Cryptic Rock praised it as “a phenomenal offering with a unique sound that is nothing short of well-crafted and stunning…without a single disappointing track on the entire record, Nothing More has raised the bar for modern hard rock.”
The San Antonio, TX-formed band—JonnyHawkins (vocals), MarkVollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—have since become one of the genre’s most cherished acts achieving three Grammy nominations, three #1 radio singles (“Go to War,” “This Is The Time,” and “IF IT DOESN’T HURT”), and an RIAA Gold-certification for “Go To War.” Lauded as one of Kerrang!’s “22 Artists Shaping the Future of Rock,” NOTHING MORE have established a dedicated global fanbase with their immersive and non-stop energetic live performances having toured alongside rock heavyweights including Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, and Papa Roach, in addition to various sold-out headlining tours and worldwide festival appearances such as Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Welcome To Rockville, Inkcarceration, Hellfest, and Download Festival—just to name a few.
NOTHING MORE are currently on the final stretch of dates with rock legends Godsmack across the U.S. until October 26 and recently announced a Spring 2025 U.S. tour supporting multi-platinum selling rock act Disturbed. They will also appear as a headlining act for Shiprocked 2025 cruise and are currently running a donate-to-win contest via Fandiem to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for an exclusive trip to join the band on the cruise. Donate to win before December 11 HERE. Find tickets and see all upcoming tour dates at https://nothingmore.net.
NOTHING MORE – 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION DIGITAL TRACKLIST
“Ocean Floor”
“This Is the Time (Ballast)”
“Christ Copyright”
“Mr. MTV”
“First Punch”
“Gyre”
“The Matthew Effect”
“I’ll Be OK”
“Here’s to the Heartache”
“If I Were”
“Friendly Fire”
“Sex & Lies”
“Surface Flames”
“Take a Bullet”
“Jenny”
“God Went North”
“Pyre”
“This Is the Time (Ballast)” REMIX
“Jenny” ACOUSTIC
“This Is the Time (Ballast)” ACOUSTIC
“Here’s to the Heartache” PIANO VERSION
“Mr. MTV” LIVE ON SIRIUSXM
NOTHING MORE – 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION VINYL TRACKLIST SIDE A
“Ocean Floor”
“This Is the Time (Ballast)”
“Christ Copyright”
“Mr. MTV”
“First Punch”
“Gyre” SIDE B
“The Matthew Effect”
“I’ll Be OK”
“Here’s to the Heartache”
“If I Were”
“Friendly Fire” SIDE C
“Sex & Lies”
“Surface Flames”
“Take a Bullet”
“Jenny”
“God Went North” SIDE D
“Pyre”
“This Is the Time (Ballast)” REMIX
“Jenny” ACOUSTIC
“This Is the Time (Ballast)” ACOUSTIC
NOTHING MORE – 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION CD TRACKLIST
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