Finnish Heavy Rock Veterans STUD to Release Fifth Album, First Single for Title Track ‘Under Silver Sky’ Out Now

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“Under Silver Sky” is the title track from STUD‘s upcoming fifth album, showcasing the band’s signature heavy rock sound. This Finnish band has created a song that speaks to the themes of renewal and freedom. The lyrics describe the feeling of shedding past burdens and embracing new dreams, with vivid imagery of waking up to a fresh start and feeling reborn under a serene, silver sky. Fans of STUD can look forward to this song as a highlight of their new album. The album will be released early 2025.

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

  • Composed by Mika Kansikas
  • Lyrics by Mika Kansikas

STUD is a Finnish heavy rock band known for their powerful sound, blending classic hard rock with melodic heavy metal. Formed in 1986, the band initially made a strong impact on the Finnish rock scene before taking a break in the early 1990s. 

After a period of inactivity, STUD made a triumphant return in 2011, reigniting their passion for music and reconnecting with their fans. Their debut album, “Out of the Darkness,” was released in 2013 and included a mix of new tracks and re-recorded songs from their early days. This album received international acclaim, with radio airplay in over 20 countries, and marked the beginning of a new era for the band.

Building on the success of their debut, STUD have released several albums further establishing their sound for delivering melodic hard rock with a modern edge. The band’s last album, “War of Power” came out in 2020, showcasing their continued evolution and commitment to their craft. The album is their best yet, and the upcoming “Under Silver Sky” will continue with the same path.

The current lineup features Ari Toivanen on vocals, Mika Kansikas on guitar, Lauri Leno on bass and Stenda Kukkonen on drums. All others but Lauri are original members of the band.

STUD’s discography includes:

  1. Out of the Darkness (2013)
  2. Rust on the Rose (2014)
  3. Circle of Lies (2017)
  4. War of Power (2020)
  5. Under Silver Sky (2025, upcoming)

For more information about the band, their discography, and upcoming tour dates, visit their official website at www.stud.fi and the Facebook-page www.facebook.com/STUDofficial

THANATOS Share ‘Global Purification’ Video from Anniversary DVD

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Hollands’ oldest death metal band THANATOS is premiering a video from the group’s upcoming anniversary album & DVD “Four Decades Of Death”, set to celebrate the 40th year of the band’s existence on November 15th via Agonia Records. Watch “Global Purification”, taken from the DVD, here:

“From beyond the grave we bring you this album with unreleased stuff from the past four decades plus a cool live registration of our last show ever,” comments THANATOS‘s founder, Stephan Gebédi (Hail Of Bullets). “Filmed at the Baroeg Open Air festival in our hometown Rotterdam on September 10th 2022, the band played songs ranging from the early demo days to our final album «Violent Death Rituals» in front of about 8000 people. This is a posthumous celebration of our 40th anniversary. Releasing this rare, unreleased stuff on CD/vinyl and our final show on DVD feels like a great way to end things or, to put it more bluntly, put the last nail in our coffin!”

“Four Decades Of Death” consists of previously unreleased songs and a DVD, which captures, on a multi-cam recording, the band’s last live show from 2022. The album will be released in CD, LP (both formats to include the DVD) and digitally. The cover artwork was drawn by Toni Hietomaa.

Album tracklisting:
01. A-Thanasia (2021 remake, originally recorded in 1989)
02. Putrid Existence (2021 remake, originally written in 1988)
03. Thou Shalt Rot (2021 remake, originally recorded in 2000)
04 Tied Up, Sliced Up (2021 new vocals, original recording 1992)
05. Violent Death Rituals (2018 studio demo)
06. Corporate Indoctrination (2018 studio demo )
07. The Silent War (2018 studio demo)
08. They Feed On Fear (2006 studio demo )
09. Destruction. Chaos. Creation. (2006 studio demo )                       
10. Justified Genocide (2006 studio demo )
11. March of The Infidels (2006 studio demo )
12. Unholy Predators (2023 version feat. Michelle Nocon)*

*CD bonus track

DVD tracklisting:
Filmed at Baroeg Open Air, Rotterdam (NL) on September 10, 2022
01. Intro
02. Dawn Of The Dead
03. The Murder Of Innocence
04. Violent Death Rituals
05. And Jesus Wept
06. Unholy Predators
07. Angelic Encounters
08. Feeding The War Machine
09. Outward Of The Inward
10. Global Purification
11. War
12. Credits
+ Bonus clips.

Thanatos is:
Stephan Gebédi – vocals, guitars
Paul Baayens – guitars
Martin Ooms – drums
Mous Mirer – bass

Pre-orders:
https://www.agoniarecords.com
https://linktr.ee/thanatos.nl

Follow Thanatos:
Website: https://www.thanatos.info/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thanatos333/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ThanatosDeathMetal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanatos_official/

Cranked Up Records Announces Global Distribution Partnership with TLG/Virgin Music Group

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Cranked Up Records is thrilled to announce their distribution partnership with Virgin Music Group and TLG, bringing the label’s roster of rock, country, and genre-blending artists to listeners across the globe. With this new alliance, Cranked Up Records amplifies its reach, delivering its cutting-edge sounds to a worldwide audience.

Founded by Curtis McKinney, Cranked Up Records has quickly become a player in the music industry, known for its commitment to artist development and dedication to high-energy, genre-defying music. The partnership with Virgin Music Group and TLG unlocks new resources and distribution channels, setting the stage for expanded marketing and promotional opportunities and helping to introduce Cranked Up Records’ artists to diverse international markets.

“Teaming up with Virgin Music Group and TLG marks an exciting chapter for us,” said Curtis McKinney, owner of Cranked Up Records. “Our mission has always been to give a platform to unique voices in music. Now, with Virgin’s unparalleled global reach, and label services, we’re able to elevate our artists to new heights and share their music with fans worldwide.”

With this expansion, Cranked Up Records artists will now be available on major digital platforms internationally, reinforcing the label’s vision of growing its talented roster and introducing bold sounds to a broader audience.

About Cranked Up Records:

Cranked Up Records (based in Carlsbad, New Mexico) is committed to bringing fresh rock, country, and diverse music genres to fans around the world. Founded by Curtis McKinney, Cranked Up Records prides itself on innovative sound and a passion for music that challenges the ordinary. Now, with global distribution and label services powered by Virgin Music Group and TLG, the sky is the limit!

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website

WICKED to Unleash New Single ‘Hellraiser’ on Halloween, Announce Opening Show for METAL ALLEGIANCE in January

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WICKED is ready to raise some hell this Halloween with their latest single, “Hellraiser”! Digging into their sleazy, hard rock roots; the single feeds off a dark hard hitting arena vibe laced with punk rock intensity. Twin harmony guitars will put you in a trance for haunting and Chad Michael will command head banging till the bitter end. And catch WICKED emerging from the depths of darkness in the “Hellraiser” music video as they summon red hot rock n roll mischief! 

The pre-save link for the single: https://lnk.to/hellraiserpresave

WICKED is extremely honored and excited to be bringing “Hellraiser” and all their high energy rock n’ roll to the Anaheim, CA House Of Blues, as they take the stage along the laundry list of legends that make up Metal Allegiance, as well as OTTTO and Lost Legacy on January 23rd. If you haven’t seen the WICKED boys live this past spring on their North American Tour with Raven, you won’t want to miss this thunderous set of the new wave of hard rock!

House of Blues show tickets, here.

“We’re bringing all our firepower out for the House of Blues show. Come experience it live and in person!” – Scotty V
 
Comprised of members singer/guitarist Chad Michael, guitarist Scotty V, bassist Danny, and drummer Gunnar, Wicked hails from Rochester, New York, and issued their full-length sophomore album, ‘Sunburn’ (available on all digital music providers, CD, and vinyl via SBMG Global and The Orchard) on March 1, 2024. 
 
Thus far, several other singles and videos have been issued form the album, including “Gorgeous,” “Summer & Sun,” “Cali,” and “Lost in the Dark.” And all of these party metal anthems – and more – will certainly be performed on January 23rd at the House of Blues show!
 
“Guitar driven music has never been so fun! Go crank up “Hellraiser” Turn It Up!” – Chad Michael 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
https://linktr.ee/wickedrocknroll
https://www.wickedrocknrollofficial.com

INTO ETERNITY: “Buried In Oblivion” Album Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Vinyl Reissue

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“Imagine Death crossed with Dream Theater and ‘Painkiller’-era Judas Priest, and you have INTO ETERNITY” – Metal Injection

It might seem hard to fathom in a post-djent era, but once upon a time, it was unthinkable to mix progressive metal and technical death metal, two decidedly distinct subgenres of heavy metal whose disparate fan bases overlapped little, if at all. The pioneering “extreme progressive metal” group INTO ETERNITY, however, showed that it was not only possible, but inconceivable that no one had done so sooner. Bridging the gap between Death and Dream Theater, the influential Canadian band – founded by guitarist Tim Roth – paved the way for scores of today’s genre-agnostic acts. True extreme music pioneers, INTO ETERNITY showed the world just how limitless metal could be – and also how glorious it could sound in the process.
 
This Friday, Nov. 1st, M-Theory Audio is proud to honor INTO ETERNITY’s continued legacy by reissuing another of their most significant albums. The 20th Anniversary edition of ‘Buried In Oblivion’ – the group’s 2004 classic heralded by many as their breakthrough album. We’re reissuing a limited-edition (400 copies) pressing on Splattered in Oblivion colored vinyl, and an exclusive (webstore and bandcamp) direct-only 100 copy pressing on Marbled in Oblivion, each includes newly-written liner notes by Tim Roth and drummer Jim Austin in an expanded layout.

“’Buried In Oblivion’ is one of my very favourite albums. It’s album number 3 and it’s the album that really put us on the metal map. We started touring all the different countries and got to play with all of our favourite bands. The tour that really stands out was the Opeth/Nevermore/Into Eternity USA Tour and we were out supporting ‘Buried In Oblivion,’” recalls Tim Roth. “This is an album worth spinning again for the 20th anniversary. It’s one of our best albums with some of our best songs. There’s a lot of ear candy going on as well as some great instrumental music with brutal death vocals but also excellent vocals/harmonies. Thanks to M-Theory Audio for releasing this very special album in our band career!”

The original album was released in 2004 on Century Media, who graciously once again agreed to license us the band’s backcatalogue — we pressed the vinyl firsts of the Into Eternity’s self-titled debut and the classic ‘Incurable Tragedy’ in 2020. The artwork for ‘Buried in Oblivion’ was created by Mattias Noren (Epica, Kamelot, Evergrey) and the album was produced by then-bassist Scott Krall and Chris Gasparic (Hazzerd). It features the music video for emphasis track “Spiraling Into Depression”:

Order now at HERE http://lnk.to/buriedinoblivion
Album in stores Friday, Nov. 1st.
 
In the meantime, INTO ETERNITY are back at work on their next album which includes the return of beloved vocalist Stu Block.

“The seventh Into Eternity album is currently being recorded. The production is being handled by Mitch Fraser @ MF Studios and Justin Bender @ Divergent Sounds,” announces Tim. “Justin recently sent me a mix of a new song and it is a neck snapper! Can’t wait to release these new Into Eternity songs. Right now there is no ETA, but album 7 is on the way! It’s going to be worth the wait.”

www.facebook.com/intoeternityweb
www.instagram.com/into_eternity_official
www.m-theoryaudio.com

Chilean ATER Reveal New Video for ‘Through The Portal’

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Chilean metal extremists ATER have revealed a haunting new video for their doom  laden single “Through The Portal,” from the band’s new album, ‘Somber,” that’s out now from Torque Records.

Commenting on the song and video founding vocalist/bassist Fernando Bühring says: 

“This is a very special video for me personally and also making it means I realized one of my dreams true. I once had a vision of making a video exactly like this one when visiting the mystic Araucanía region of my home country Chile many years ago. This place has a very special energy and the nature features are extremely unique. The Araucaria trees make you feel like you are in a different planet. We chose the base of the Lanín Volcano to shoot this video as this mountain is so epic. We got lucky with the only open sky day of the entire winter season and faced extreme cold weather of around -7 Celsius average for two days, wearing only thin fabrics. It took us to the very edge of what we can do physically and mentally.

It was also very challenging to bring the crew and equipment to such a remote location. The end result I’m extremely proud of and I hope the rest of you enjoys it as well!”

Released earlier this year, ATER’s 2nd full-length album, ‘Somber’, is a cataclysmic melding of black, death, progressive and thrashing groove for one of the year’s devastating heavy metal records, featuring stand out tracks like “Descending” and “Ignis Immortalis.”

ATER recently wrapped up a tour with BATUSHKA/PATRIARKH, VLTIMAS and GOD DETHRONED and a performance at TUROCK FESTIVAL. As the year winds down, the band will return to the writing and recording of their next brutal masterpiece.

Stream ‘Somber‘: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ater/descending-2

‘Somber’ Tracklisting:

  1. Striges
  2. Descending
  3. Somber
  4. Through The Portal
  5. Ignis Immortalis
  6. Shrine
  7. Sæculi Fine
  8. Solitude

About ATER:

ATER is an enigmatic band that was born in Santiago, Chile in 2010, out of the mind of Fernando Bühring @fernando.ater. Originally named ¨Aeons Collide¨ to later be re-named ¨ATER¨ in 2013. 

ATER went on to become an international band lead by funding member, Chilean multi-instrumentalist Fernando ¨Feroz¨ Bühring.

After meeting at a Meshuggah show in Los Angeles, days after the release of their debut album ‘Eternal Gray Spiral,’ ATER was joined by the talents of Josh “Sol” Seguin and Stephan “Kalani” Seguin, playing guitar and drums, respectively. 

With a new lineup and a new vision, Fernando took the lead on songwriting for their new album titled ‘Somber,’ combining sounds from black and death metal to progressive and heavy Meshuggah-inspired syncopated grooves. Pushing the boundaries of the instrumentation by bringing the tuning down to low earth-shattering frequencies, all topped with demented-sounding low growl vocals, reminiscent of bands like Septicflesh, Hate and Belphegor, plus the heavy ambience and clean sections that became ATER´s signature with the first album ‘Eternal Gray Spiral.’

‘Somber‘ was recorded during the Covid pandemic and was mixed by Fernando in a temporary studio in Mexico City where he was quarantined during restricted times. The album was then mastered by non other than Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound (Mastodon, Gojira, Korn).

Tagged by fans —who already have seen them live— as “Blackened Thall,” the new album ‘Somber‘ can be described as one of the heaviest, darkest and most extreme works ever created in metal. Every song on the album carries a story, creating an immersive experience for the listener from beginning to end, thanks to the album’s clever songwriting, unique structuring and heavy, dark ambience.

ATER’s sophomore album ‘Somber‘ is ready to see the light in 2024. The band worked closely with renowned artist Erik Burton Kirchner who created the artwork for the album. He managed to portray the darkness of the music and brought the entire work to newheights.

Follow ATER: 
https://www.facebook.com/atermetal/
https://www.instagram.com/ater_dark/
https://www.youtube.com/@atermetal
https://atermetal.bandcamp.com