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ROBERT JON & THE WRECK Release New Single ‘Boss Man’ + Drop “Red Moon Rising Deluxe Edition”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2024
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Southern California’s modern rock  torchbearers, Robert Jon & The Wreck,  have just released their powerful new single, “Boss Man,” alongside the Red Moon Rising Deluxe Edition, now available on all digital platforms. This Deluxe Edition features the original  tracks from the band’s 2024 album, Red Moon Rising, the two CD Bonus  Tracks “Hate To See You Go” and “Rager” along with two brand new songs, “Boss Man” and “Life Between The Lines,”  making this a must-have for long-time fans and newcomers alike.

“’Boss Man’ is an anthem calling for unity and  awareness amongst all people,” guitarist Henry  James explains. 

“It’s a cautionary tale involving environmental,  humanitarian, and political concerns. It asks for us all to consider that all  people in power (and those vying for political office) do not necessarily have our best interests at heart and to be wary of the potential for deceit. It asks  the listener to stand together and care for their neighbours, families, and  friends.” 

The new single, produced by legendary producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa), embodies the band’s trademark southern rock sound while incorporating poignant, socially aware lyrics, giving listeners a fresh perspective on the band’s ever-evolving musical journey.

Red Moon Rising features a blend of powerful storytelling and diverse musical influences, with standout tracks such as “Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man,” which has hit over 1 million views on YouTube, “Give Love,” “Dragging Me Down,” and “Worried Mind” showcasing the band’s ability to connect deeply with their audience. With its dynamic range and emotional depth, Red Moon Rising set a new standard for the Southern California rock genre.

Building on their standout performances at Americanafest and ahead of a packed Fall 2024 European Tour, Robert Jon & The Wreck are gearing up for their highly anticipated headlining dates across the U.S. in 2025. Fans can expect the band’s signature blend of powerful storytelling, dynamic musicianship, and electrifying guitar solos – elements that have solidified them as one of the most exciting live acts in modern rock today. For ticket info and tour dates, visit robertjonandthewreck.com.

Since their debut in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck have captivated audiences worldwide, turning the Southern rock sound on its head and making it distinctly their own. With Robert Jon Burrison’s lead vocals and guitar, Andrew Espantman on drums and vocals, Henry James Schneekluth’s lead guitar and vocals, Warren Murrel on bass, and Jake Abernathie on keyboards, the band’s synergy on stage is undeniable. As they embark on this next phase with Red Moon Rising, they invite both long-time followers and new listeners to join in the celebration of their ongoing evolution and the indomitable spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.

Red Moon Rising Deluxe Digital Edition Tracklist:
1. Stone Cold Killer
2. Trouble
3. Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man
4. Red Moon Rising
5. Dragging Me Down
6. Hold On
7. Down No More
8. Help Yourself
9. Worried Mind
10. Give Love
11. Rager*
12. Hate To See You Go*
13. Life Between The Lines^
14. Boss Man^

*Previously only available on CD
^Brand new deluxe exclusive

2024 Fall Tour Dates
October 30 – Tivoli – Utrecht, NL
October 31 – Roma – Antwerp, BE
November 1 – Bosuil – Weert, NL
November 2 – Ziegelei – Twistringen (Bremen), DE
November 3 – Harmonie – Bonn, DE
November 5 – Kreuz – Fulda, DE
November 6 – Lido – Berlin, DE
November 7 – Burgerweeshuis – Deventer, NL
November 8 – Blues Garage – Isernhagen, DE
November 9 – Blues Heaven Festival – Frederikshavn, DK
November 10 – Nochtspeicher – Hamburg, DE
November 12 – Airport Hall – Regensburg, DE
November 13 – Zentrum Altenberg – Oberhausen, DE
November 14 – Piano – Dortmund, DE
November 15 – DasHaus – Ludwigshafen, DE
November 16 – Trabendo – Paris, FR
November 17 – Bolwerk – Sneek, NL
November 20 – The Appleyard – Sittingbourne, UK
November 21 – Komedia – Brighton, UK
November 22 – Komedia – Bath, UK
November 23 – The 1865 – Southampton, UK
November 25 – Boiler Shop – Newcastle, UK
November 26 – St Luke’s – Glasgow, UK
November 27 – Junction – Cambridge, UK
November 28 – Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK
November 29 – Planet Rockstock – Porthcawl, UK
November 30 – O2 Academy 2 – Oxford, UK
December 1 – Rock City – Nottingham, UK
December 31 – Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium (Opening for Blackberry Smoke)

2025 U.S. Winter Tour Dates
January 26-31 – Miami, FL – The Rock Boat XXIV
January 31 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center
February 1 – Bonita Springs, FL – Arts Bonita
February 2 – Orlando, FL – Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater
February 4 – Birmingham, AL – Woodlawn Theatre
February 5 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar
February 6 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre
February 7 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
February 8 – Elkin, NC – The Reeves Theater & Cafe
February 11 – Stuart, FL – The Lyric Theatre
February 13-17 – Miami, FL – Rock Legends Cruise XII
March 21-26 – Miami, FL – Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X Cruise

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DUSTBORN Release New Single ‘Předzvěst’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2024
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Czech DUSTBORN have released a new single ‘Předzvěst’, taken from “Unconcealed Atrocities” album. Listen to the single below.

DUSTBORN is a Czech band, originally playing symphonic death metal, thematically influenced by post-apocalyptic and hard sci-fi stories. The band emerged from the ashes of the band Desire for Sorrow, with founding members Jon, Johny and Vlajda (ex. DfS), Dan (Arthemion), Aaron and Venca (ex. Of the Woods, Pyromann).

In 2018, DUSTBORN recorded its first EP in the SONIDOS studio in Brno, entitled MMXVIII. The EP saw initial release only as digital download in form of individual singles, but in 2019 it was also released as a physical CD under the Narcoleptica Productions label. The CD version includes an instrumental bonus track in addition to the original digital release. MMXVIII also features two music videos for the singles Mind Astray and Depths, produced by Marek Frodys Pytlik (Postcards from Arkham).

Just before the recording of the debut album Dethroned, guitarist Aaron and vocalist Venca left the band, which greatly complicated the recording process. Guitar recording was largely taken over by the talented guitarist Marek Ciml and the position behind the microphone was taken over by Johny, who has remained behind the microphone permanently ever since. The album Dethroned, released in 2019 under the czech label Metalgate, has garnered positive reactions from fans and critics alike. The album also appeared in the Ceny Britva nominations in the Album of the Year category, for example.

Shortly after the release, Tom (ex. Marked As An Enemy) came on as a guitarist. The band, oxygenated with new blood, released the third official music video for the opening single River Stained Red, directed by Mejla Basel (Mejla Prod. – Machine Head, Krabathor, Hypnos)

With new material and a new show, the band hit the road to support Dethroned. They went on to play several successful shows at clubs and festivals in the Czech Republic and abroad, followed by a lull caused by the global pandemic.

At the end of 2022, DUSTBORN reappeared with two singles, The Sun God and Hodina, recorded live at Ambit 1084 studio in Český Krumlov. Both singles suggested a certain retreat from symphonic death metal, yet retained the band’s distinct personality.

In 2023, the band returns to the concert stage while preparing new material for a second full-length album, much of which was written during the pandemic. Given that our previous collaboration with the Ambit1084 studio had been fruitful, the second LP has been produced there as well. The new material moves a bit more into the black metal waters and nods in the direction of older Norwegian black metal records. Nonetheless, both the sound and the music of the album had been approached in a less orthodox manner, with frequent entries from other metal sub-genres. Album comes out on October 10th, 2024 digitally on all main streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, …) and a month later on a physical CD as well.

Bandcamp: https://dustbornofficial.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DUSTBORNofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustborn_official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dustborn
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mXyprY2jn61WFlvJaWrxb

ENTHEOS Reveal ‘Return to Me’ Video, New EP Out Today

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2024
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Photo by Lizzy Livingston

“Return To Me” is the latest video from progressive death metal duo ENTHEOS. The ferocious new track comes off the band’s An End To Everything EP, out through Metal Blade Records!

Comments vocalist Chaney Crabb, “Lyrically, ‘Return To Me’ is a song about the anxiety of watching someone that you love throw their life away while also gaining the perspective that no matter how our lives are lived, we will all inevitably face death. Musically, the simple melodic idea in the intro is what spawned this entire song. We really wanted this song to have a dark, almost black metal vibe while still maintaining our own heavy and progressive spin.”

directed by My Good Eye Visuals

Watch the band’s previously released videos for “An End To Everything” HERE, “Life In Slow Motion” HERE, “All For Nothing” HERE, and “A Thousand Days” HERE

“An End To Everything’s title and lyrics are significant on a personal level and depict an era in my life that ended with the death of a close friend because of addiction,” notes Crabb. “This person had thrived in life against many odds, but ultimately succumbed as a result of their own poor decisions. An End To Everything is about the nature of the darkness of life and the human experience.“

Writes Dead Rhetoric of the release, “ENTHEOS continues to be one of the most creative and interesting forces in extreme music. An End To Everything offers a huge platter of diversity without feeling like a smorgasbord. If you want something that can manage to be absurdly heavy yet intellectual, technical yet cinematic, as well as being gripping and cinematic, ENTHEOS provides a certain thrill that other groups just can’t seem to capture.”

ENTHEOS‘ An End To Everything EP was mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Whitechapel) and features artwork by Zac Shiffer (Nine Inch Nails, Behemoth, Soundgarden).

Order yours today at: metalblade.com/entheos

An End To Everything Track Listing:
01. An End to Everything
02. All for Nothing
03. Life in Slow Motion
04. A Thousand Days
05. Return to Me
06. Absolute Zero (Live in Nashville) *
07. In Purgatory (Live in Nashville) *
08. I Am the Void (Live in Nashville) *
* Vinyl Only Track

ENTHEOS:
Chaney Crabb – vocals
Navene Koperweis – drums, guitar

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PHILIP SAYCE Releases Explosive Single ‘Hole In Your Soul’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2024
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Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter Philip Sayce is pleased to announce the release of his upcoming single “Hole In Your Soul” on Friday, October 25th. The single is released by Atomic Gemini Records with distribution by Forty Below Records and is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

The new single dovetails Sayce’s UK tour, which starts Thursday, November 21st, at Leeds Brudenell Social Club. Tickets for all concerts are available from www.philipsayce.com/tour.

Stream the YouTube official audio of “Hole In Your Soul” HERE.

“Hole In Your Soul” is a heavy blues track screaming to be turned up loud. It is sure to inspire every guitar player to sit down with their favourite guitar and get lost in the song’s hypnotic groove. This new recording is a timely sneak peek into Sayce’s upcoming album, slated to be released in 2025.

“Hole In Your Soul” was tracked live at Noble Street Studios in Toronto, Canada, by producer and engineer Brian Moncarz and features the legendary Fred Mandel on Wurlitzer. This fresh recording and arrangement breathe new life into this reclaimed song, making it available to blues rock lovers, new and old.

From the moment Philip Sayce first put his hands on a guitar neck, he never let go. Malcolm Gladwell theorized that “greatness” requires 10,000 hours of practical training. A teenage Sayce had easily surpassed this threshold when his hometown hero, legendary guitarist and multi-platinum artist Jeff Healey, caught Sayce playing a ferocious show in downtown Toronto.

Within a year, Sayce was touring internationally with Jeff Healey’s band and performing at prestigious festivals. Since that time, Sayce has put in multiples of that 10,000 hours, recording and touring for four years with musical icon Melissa Etheridge, then launching a solo career and establishing a rabid fan base in Europe and beyond, opening shows for the likes of ZZ Top and Deep Purple. Sayce is a rare artist, a combination of outstanding songwriter, unparalleled guitarist, soulful singer, and electrifying performer.

Sayce’s most recent album, The Wolves Are Coming (2024), was recorded at Station House Studios in LA with Grammy-award-winning engineer Mark Rains. The sessions were produced by Sayce, mixed by Brian Moncarz (Toronto) and Mark Rains (LA), and released on Sayce’s label, Atomic Gemini, with distribution through Forty Below Records. Sayce contacted his long-time collaborators, drummers Michael Leasure, Aaron Sterling and Fritz Lewak, Fred Mandel on piano and organ, and vocalist Bernie Barlow.

Born in Wales, raised in Toronto, and Los Angeles-based, Sayce’s love of the guitar started at an early age when his parents introduced him to many of the influential greats including Albert King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, Jeff Healey, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck. Sayce performed on Uncle Kracker’s album No Stranger to Shame, which featured the single “Drift Away,” a song that topped the Billboard charts for 28 weeks. He toured and recorded with Melissa Etheridge, and during this time, Sayce found time to record his first solo album, Peace Machine, with co-producer Michael Nielsen. 

In 2015, Sayce made his major label debut with Influence (Warner Music). Recorded with Grammy award-winning producer Dave Cobb, the album spawned strong press notices, a top 20 radio track, and expanded his global audience. The release was followed in 2016 by Scorched Earth, Volume 1 (Warner Music), a captivating live performance documented at Toronto’s Silver Dollar Room. Sayce’s electrifying live performances leave fans awestruck — a devastating house-shaking appearance at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festivalin New York City was heralded as one of the top performances of the event.  

In 2020, during the global pandemic, Sayce released his seventh full-length album, Spirit Rising (Warner Music). The self-produced recording quickly became his most successful album without the support of tour dates or traditional promotion. Undaunted, Sayce turned his attention to social media and saw his fan base grow by over 300%. To date, Spirit Rising has eclipsed 131 million streams on Spotify.

With The Wolves Are Coming, Philip Sayce has surpassed expectations, intensifying the anticipation for his forthcoming album. “Hole In Your Soul” is an embodiment of Sayce reclaiming his power, reconnecting with and reimagining his songs so they can be released and available to audiences on Sayce’s terms.

Says Sayce, “The title of this song draws inspiration from an Albert King quote. It addresses the toxic obsession with material wealth and the relentless pursuit of external validation, often at the expense of one’s intuition and inner truth. The lyrics explore the futile attempt to fill an internal void with fleeting approval, leaving one perpetually unsatisfied. I’m thrilled to share this song with you. Feel the music — crank up the volume!”

PHILLIP SAYCE NOV/DEC 2024 UK TOUR

SPECIAL GUEST: TROY REDFERN

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THEGIGCARTEL.COM & PHILIPSAYCE.COM

LEEDS, BRUDENELL
THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER

GATESHEAD, GLASSHOUSE ICM
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER

GLASGOW, ORAN MOR
SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER

MANCHESTER, BAND ON THE WALL
MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER

NOTTINGHAM, METRONOME
TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER

BRISTOL, FLEECE

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER

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SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER

COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER

LONDON, ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY
WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER

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INBORN TENDENCY Release New Single ‘Exiled’ from Upcoming Debut Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2024
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Photo: Liljalahti Photography

Finnish death metal band Inborn Tendency has been quietly working on new material and now presents a track even tighter than their previous singles for listening.

The latest single is titled “Exiled” and it is the band’s third track produced in collaboration with Juho Koskinen, who also handled the mixing and mastering of the songs. The cover art was created by Henri Tervapuro.

The band is also officially announcing for the first time that they are working on their debut album, which is set to be released in 2025.

“We are proud to announce that we’ve been working on other tracks over the past year, and now we can officially say that the release of our debut album is approaching! The album will be released in 2025,” states the band’s guitarist Mika Hänninen.

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

Credits:

  • Mixing and Mastering: Juho Koskinen
  • Cover Art: Henri Tervapuro
  • Composition: Inborn Tendency
  • Lyrics: Ville Herranen

Inborn Tendency:
Mika Hänninen, Guitar
Hugo Tiitinen, Drums
Ville Herranen, Vocals

More information at https://lnk.bio/Inborntendency

VIRTUAL SYMMETRY Unveil New Single + Official Video ‘Canvas Of Souls’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 25, 2024
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Today Italian-Swiss progressive metal masters VIRTUAL SYMMETRY unveil ‘Canvas Of Souls,’, the first single taken from their fourth album, “Veils Of Illumination”, which will be released on December 6th, 2024.

“‘Canvas Of Souls’ is the first single from our new album ‘Veils Of Illumination’. I think it represents very well both the whole album and the band, which now features a new line-up that sees Ruben Paganelli on keyboards and Andrea Gianangeli on drums. The song perfectly embodies the new life of the band and the soul of the album,” comments band’s guitarist and mastermind Valerio Æsir Villa.

Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni (DGM), the eight tracks feature captivating melodies, driving rhythms, including also an epic 20-minute suite.

The album will not be available on digital platforms immediately, but a new song will be monthly released until July 2025.

Pre-order your physical copy now, here: www.virtualsymmetry.com

“Veils Of Illumination” track listing reads as follows:
Heart’s Resonance
Canvas Of Souls
Blades Of Inner Battles
The Quest Within
Echoes Of Silence
Whispers Of The Ancients
Altar Of The Self
Eightfold Path

Early November VIRTUAL SYMMETRY will embark on their European tour supporting EVERGREY.

VIRTUAL SYMMETRY live:
02.11.24 NL – Apeldoorn / Brain Storm Festival
03.11.24 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk
05.11.24 DE – Bochum / Zeche
06.11.24 DE – Siegburg / Kubana
07.11.24 CH – Sarnen / Urrock Musik Festival
08.11.24 CH – Monthey / Pont Rouge
09.11.24 ES – Barcelona / Sala Boveda
10.11.24 ES – Madrid / Revi Live
11.11.24 PT – Lisbon / RCA Club
12.11.24 PT – Porto / Hard Club Room 2
13.11.24 ES – Mos / Sala Rebullion
14.11.24 ES – Valladolid / Porta Caeli
15.11.24 ES – Vitoria-Gasteiz / Urban Rock Concept
16.11.24 FR – Nantes / Le Ferrailleur
17.11.24 FR – Paris / Petit Bain
19.11.24 DE – Würzburg / Posthalle
20.11.24 DE – Hanover / Musikzentrum
21.11.24 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
22.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli
24.11.24 DE – Berlin / Lido
25.11.24 PL – Poznan / 2Progi
26.11.24 PL – Krakow / Kwadrat
29.11.24 BG – Sofia / Mixtape 5
30.11.24 GR – Thessaloniki / Principal Club Theater
01.12.24 GR – Athens / Kyttaro Live

VIRTUAL SYMMETRY is an Italian-Swiss progressive metal band founded in 2009 with influences ranging from classical music to contemporary metal and a style characterized by epic suites, rich in cinematic elements and a balance between melody and technique, that lead listeners through a dynamic and emotional journey in each track.

VIRTUAL SYMMETRY are:
Marco Pastorino – Vocals
Valerio Æsir Villa – Guitars
Ruben Paganelli – Keyboards
Alessandro Poppale – Bass
Andrea Gianangeli – Drums

VIRTUAL SYMMETRY online:

www.virtualsymmetry.com
www.facebook.com/VirtualSymmetryOfficial
www.instagram.com/VirtualSymmetryOfficial
www.youtube.com/virtualsymmetry
www.twitter.com/virtualsymmetry

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