LESBIAN BED DEATH have released a new music video, HEX GIRL, a cover of the HEX GIRLS’ classic from Scooby-Doo.
The band shared: “Consider it our Halloween treat 😊 We’ve made it available as a downloadable single on our BandCamp site (https://lesbianbeddeathband.bandcamp.com/album/hex-girl), and us being us, there’s also a B-Side! The other track is a cover of I Wish You Were A Beer, originally by Cycle Sluts From Hell.”
Furthermore the band has announced their UK tour, see the shows below.
31st October 2024 – Eleven, Stoke-on-Trent (Special Halloween Hometown Headlining show. The band is filming this one. Horror Fancy Dress. Doors 7pm. They’re aiming to finish the show at 10pm for everyone who has work the next day).
2nd November 2024 – 229 Club, LONDON (Supporting Aurelio Voltaire) 3rd November 2024 – Dareshack, BRISTOL (Supporting Aurelio Voltaire) 4th November 2024 – Fuel, CARDIFF (Supporting Aurelio Voltaire) 5th November 2024 – The Chapel, NOTTINGHAM (Supporting Aurelio Voltaire) 6th November 2024 – NAC, WOLVERHAMPTON (Supporting Aurelio Voltaire) 7th November 2024 – Corporation, SHEFFIELD (Supporting Aurelio Voltaire) 8th November 2024 – Rebellion, MANCHESTER (Supporting Aurelio Voltaire) 9th November 2024 – Ivory Blacks, GLASGOW (Supporting Aurelio Voltaire) 15th November 2024 – Rockmantic @Yardbirds, GRIMSBY 23rd November 2024 – Frankie’s Bar @The Malt Shovel, PONTEFRACT (This is an all-dayer but the show ends at 8pm. The band is on at 6:45pm. Support from Phoenix Lake, Not Now Norman, Wailing Banshee, LN, Firmament) 7th February 2025 – Rockmantic @The Brickyard, Carlisle 24th May 2025 – Breaking Bands Festival, Bromsgrove (Headlining the second stage)
Poisoned Rock TV recently sat down with REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS’ powerhouse drummer Terence McCann for an exclusive video interview. They discuss the band’s thunderous new album “Helgafjell”, their epic musical journey, untold stories, and much more!
Watch the interview below.
On August 4th, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS stormed the stage at the legendary Metalland Open Air Arena Festival in Rome, delivering a thunderous performance as the main support for the iconic UK thrash titans, ONSLAUGHT! Now, for those who couldn’t witness the chaos live — or just want to relive the mayhem — the band has unleashed an electrifying recap of their explosive set. Brace yourself for epic riffs, relentless energy, and pure Viking spirit! Watch it all unfold right here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=835559315433569
Renowned for their compelling blend of historical lore and thunderous metal, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are set to bring their unique brand of Irish Viking music wherever they play, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees. REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS, a band that has consistently captivated audiences with their energetic performances and rich storytelling.
Upcoming confirmed shows: November 22nd – Pharmacia, Limerick December 5th – Sandinos Bar/Club, Derry for Yuleblót Celebration.
More shows TBA!
March 29th 2024, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS unleashed their epic new saga “Helgafjell (Holy Mountain)” via Wormholedeath Records, available on all digital platforms at https://orcd.co/helgafjell!
The album came out in Japan on August 31st, and it’s available online and in store in Tower Records Japan, HMV & BOOKS, Diskunion and Amazon Japan.
“Helgafjell,” The Sacred Peak, isn’t just an album; it’s a tribute, a myth, a journey through time and legend. Every track in this album is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, drawing inspiration from the depths of Norse Mythology, with an unwavering commitment to historical accuracy and mythological authenticity. “Helgafjell” is a soul-stirring tribute to Ren’s Father, Micka, who passed away in September 2022. It delves into themes of Life, Death, and the Norse Mythology Afterlife. The track “Holy Mountain” is a powerful homage to Ren’s Dad, a true warrior with a lion’s heart, now residing in the glorious Norse Afterlife, ‘The Holy Mountain’ – a place of eternal bliss for the righteous.
Every aspect of the album, from its evocative artwork by the talented Terence McCann of Blackdog Graphic Design to the captivating photography of Kathleen Curran, has been woven together with precision and passion. Ren Marabou himself has masterfully orchestrated the recording, mixing, and mastering of all tracks at Skåld Studios, ensuring that each note resonates with the spirit of the Norse legends.
The album ‘Helgafjell’ features an epic tracklist that reads like a saga:
Hailing from the mystical landscapes of Co.Donegal, Ireland, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are more than a band; they are a force of nature, blending the power of Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rock with high-energy performances and anthemic melodies. With endorsements from Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings, Iron Age Guitar Accessories, and Blackstar, and serving as Ambassadors for Ulster Mead Co., these warriors are unstoppable. Managed by the astute minds at Split Screen Management, the band has already made waves with their album ‘Tales Of Rune’ under United Music Mafia. And after touring across Scandinavia with the likes of VADER and HATE in September 2022, they are now ready to conquer new realms with Wormholedeath. 2023 was just the beginning of their saga, as they recorded ‘Helgafjell’ and stormed stages across Ireland, sharing their powerful music and stories. And 2024? It’s going to be legendary, with RMATB embarking on a tour across the UK and Europe to celebrate the release of their new album. Keep your eyes on their social media for the upcoming dates!
REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are:
Ren Marabou (Vocals and Guitar)
Terence McCann (Drums)
Michael Casserly (Bass)
If you’re a fan of mythology, electrifying Norse tales, and rock-metal powerhouses, then Marabou and The Berserkers are your ultimate musical calling! Dive into the world of Ren Marabou and The Berserkers – where every chord strikes like thunder, and each lyric tells a tale as old as the gods themselves. Get ready to be part of a thrilling, mythological adventure with a modern metal twist. This isn’t just music; it’s a legendary experience! Join the journey, feel the power, and let the saga of ‘Helgafjell’ resonate with your warrior spirit. The stage is set, the legends await – are you ready to join the ranks of the Berserkers?
Quebec-based melodic symphonic metallers TROLLWAR have just released “Bane of the Underworld”, the first single from their upcoming EP “Tales from the Frozen Wastes”.
The EP is the sixth studio record from the band, and the first in six years. It boasts increased technicality and a new direction with the sound. The band shares their thoughts on the release:
“This is a song that we worked on pretty recently. We previously had a skeleton for this song, but it went into a major facelift. We introduced progressive metal breakdowns with guitar-tapping melodies, and even a catchy piano melody to create a very enjoyable, yet technical layer on the song’s melodic breakdown. All of that mixed with a solid chorus.”
As if it was not enough, some brutal old-school death metal-sounding riffs were introduced, and mixed with some heavy symphonic elements, creating an intricate-sounding end to the song. “Bane of the Underworld” is a song about warriors sending their foes to their end. Thus being sent to the underworld.
The single offers listeners a taste of the darker, more complex soundscape the band has crafted for their new EP. It’s a journey into the realm of the dead, where epic melodies clash with intense rhythms, creating a sonic experience that will resonate with their fans and new listeners alike. It is recommended for fans of Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, and Kalmah.
Listen to “Bane of the Underworld” being premiered exclusively on NoCleanSinging, HERE.
Photo by Flarescape – Cover artwork, logo and layout by Mattias Norén
Rockshots Records and Lay Of The Autumn are excited to announce the release of their next single, “Lost In Your Eyes” from their highly anticipated album “Of Love And Sorrow” due out on October 25th, 2024.
This powerful and energetic track blends orchestral and electronic elements, capturing the moment when you look into someone’s eyes and get lost in a universe of stars.
Lay Of The Autumn is a new Symphonic Power Metal band led by Davide Scuteri (Ravenword, Choirs Of Veritas) featuring Iryna Boyarkina (ERIA, Mysterya), Michele Olmi (Chronosfear, Embrace Of Souls), Cesare Ferrari and Davide Lovecchio. Their debut album, featuring 10 emotionally charged tracks, merges the intensity of Power Metal with the grandeur of Symphonic Metal creating a deeply evocative listening experience.
Each track on the album has been meticulously crafted to deliver an epic and melodic experience reminiscent of the golden era of bands like Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, and Nightwish. With influences spanning Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Melodic Death Metal, and cinematic Soundtracks, the album offers a rich and diverse sonic landscape, highlighted by fast keyboard and guitar solos, catchy choruses, and stunning melodies.
The album, mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia Mundi) at The Metal House Studios, ensures a flawless sound that captures the melancholic and powerful essence of the band. Lay Of The Autumn offers a fresh yet familiar energy for fans of Symphonic and Power Metal, making this album a must-listen for anyone who values music that resonates deeply with the soul and stirs profound emotions. The band invites all fans and metal enthusiasts to join them on this musical journey through the seasons of life, where they explore and celebrate both the light and the darkness.
“Of Love And Sorrow” album will be available as a Digipak CD / Digital Release from October 25th!
Track Listing: 1 – When It Rains – 2:27 2 – Flowing Tears – 5:52 3 – Lost In Your Eyes – 5:51 4 – After All This Time? Always – 5:44 5 – Thrown Away – 5:53 6 – Undergo Deconstruction – 5:55 7 – Love You To Death – 6:20 8 – Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie – 5:02 9 – Of Love And Sorrow – 5:59 10 – Who Is To Blame – 5:39 Album Credits (music, cover/art, production) Lay Of The Autumn are: Iryna ERIA Boyarkina – Vocals Davide Scuteri – Keyboards / Composer Cesare Ferrari – Bass Guitar Davide Lovecchio – Guitars Michele Olmi: Drums
Additional musicians Andrea Gambaro – Growl Vocals in “Thrown Away” and “Of Love And Sorrow” Album recorded at Davide Scuteri Music Studios All music and lyrics by Davide Scuteri All arrangements by Davide Scuteri and Lay Of The Autumn Voice and back volcals recorded by Iryna ERIA Boyarkina at Ivan Boyarkin studios Growl voice recorded by Andrea Gambaro at Andrea Gambaro Studios The album has been mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti at Ettore Rigotti Studios Instrumental track “Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie” mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studios
Polish black metal icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) return with a clear and fresh vision as they unveil their new concept album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), out on January 3, 2025. The Napalm Records debut unveils eight new compositions and immerses the listener in the true story of Eliasz Klimowicz, the titular Prophet Ilja, set in the 1930s and 40s. Following the success of their critically acclaimed album, Hospodi (2019), and relentless touring around the globe, the new band looks towards a bright future! Firmly grounded in Eastern Orthodox traditions and music, PATRIARKH blends black and doom metal with haunting, dark religious concepts.
Today, PATRIARKH unveils their first single, “ВЕРШАЛИН III” (Lat. WIERSZALIN III), accompanied by a visually striking official music video, capturing an Orthodox mass. “ВЕРШАЛИН III” showcases the band’s signature blend of Orthodox sacredness with melodic folk instruments, infused with towering doom metal elements in which harsh vocals unite with rising choirs (featuring A. Strug & M. Maleńczuk). This crushing, colossal-sounding blend creates an instantly distinctive sonic experience.
PATRIARKH on the new single “ВЕРШАЛИН III”: “‘WIERSZALIN III’ is the first single that announces our new release PROROK ILJA (Lat.) and it probably best reflects the diversity and musical multidimensionality of this album. Just as the titular Prophet Ilja built New Jerusalem in Podlasie, we are building our new identity and showing our new musical face. Listen and share your impressions…“
ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ details a true story that happened in the band’s home area of Podlasie, in the village of Grzybowszczyzna, in the 1930s and 40s. The album takes the listener into the world of Eliasz Klimowicz, the titular Prophet Ilja, an illiterate peasant who was the leader of the Orthodox Grzybowska Sect, active until the 1960s, cultivating and transmitting the history of the self-proclaimed prophet. PATRIARKH spread their gospel by using an arsenal of folk instruments, such as tagelharpa, mandolin, mandocello, hurdy gurdy and stringed dulcimer, and worked with a symphony orchestra and choirs to give their new creations the most organic and vivid feeling possible. As is trademark with PATRIARKH’s music, Orthodox sacredness is mixed with black and doom metal, now largely enriched with folk music, neo dark folk, and even film music. The band utilizes the entire palette of Orthodox music, venturing into the areas of Byzantine monody, liturgical chant and Russian polyphony, neatly adapting folk and liturgical melodies to their own style.
PATRIARKH on the new album: “With this new release, we are starting a new chapter in our history – not only is our name changing, but our music is also undergoing a natural evolution. The story on the album encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone, we reached for means that we had not used before in our music. Many of you will wonder if this is still black metal? Or is it even metal? Radio play, audiobook, theater, film soundtrack, folk music, performance… All these terms will fit here. Some will hate, others will love…”
The lyrical side of ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ is an interesting mix of theater and pastoralism. PATRIARKH uses fragments of texts from the theater play “Prorok Ilja” and draws from the messages contained in the works of Włodzimierz Pawluczuk, combining it with folk and liturgical texts. On ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, listeners can hear various languages – and Polish for the first time ever! The album was recorded in January and May 2024 at Tall Pine Records (Behemoth, Zalewski, Afromental), Heinrich House (Behemoth, Vesania, Hate), Wem Studio (Kasa Chorych, Lukasyno, Cira) and Radio Białystok studio. Mixing and mastering was handled by Wojciech Wiesławski at Hertz Studio (Vader, Behemoth, Decapitated), and production was helmed by band mastermind and leading vocalist Bartłomiej “Варфоломей” Krysiuk. “ПРОРОК ИЛИЯis an album full of emotions, sentimentalism and folklore. It’s pastoral, lyrical, epic, multidimensional and multicolored, just like my Podlasie is multicolored,” says Варфоломей. Dive into the deepest of all shadows with this black metal masterpiece and join PATRIARKH on this intriguing ride!
ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ tracklisting: 1. WIERSZALIN I (Lat.) – ВЕРШАЛИН I (Cyrillic) 2. WIERSZALIN II (Lat.) – ВЕРШАЛИН II (Cyrillic) 3. WIERSZALIN III (Lat.) – ВЕРШАЛИН III (Cyrillic) 4. WIERSZALIN IV (Lat.) – ВЕРШАЛИН IV (Cyrillic) 5. WIERSZALIN V (Lat.) – ВЕРШАЛИН V (Cyrillic) 6. WIERSZALIN VI (Lat.) – ВЕРШАЛИН VI (Cyrillic) 7. WIERSZALIN VII (Lat.) – ВЕРШАЛИН VII (Cyrillic) 8. WIERSZALIN VIII (Lat.) – ВЕРШАЛИН VIII (Cyrillic)
PATRIARKH are currently on their Epic Prophecy For Europe tour, so don’t miss the chance to attend and experience the spirit of true patriarchs and dark Orthodox sacredness live!
PATRIARKH Live 2024 Epic Prophecy For Europe 2024 w/ Vltimas & God Dethroned 17.10.24 UK – Glasgow / Slay 18.10.24 UK – Sheffield / Corporation 19.10.24 UK – Birmingham / Castle And Falcon 20.10.24 UK – London / Underworld 21.10.24 UK – Milton Keynes / Craufurd Arms 22.10.24 NL – Eindhoven / Dynamo 23.10.24 NL – Zwolle / Hedon 24.10.24 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk 25.10.24 NL – Ulft / Dru 26.10.24 DE – Bochum / Turock Fest
Asia & Australia Prophecy 2024 29.11.24 TH – Bangkok / Mr.Fox Livehouse 01.12.24 HK – Hong Kong / MOM Livehouse 03.12.24 CN – Shanghai / MAO Livehouse 04.12.24 CN – Beijing / Omnispace 06.12.24 KOR – Seoul / West Bright Hall 07.12.24 TW – Taipei / Jack Studio 09.12.24 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya Club Asia 12.12.24 NZ – Auckland / Tuning Fork 13.12.24 AUS – Melbourne / Max Watts
NOWY WIERSZALIN Poland 2025 03.01.25 PL – Łódź / Wytwórnia – SINFONIA ORTHODOXIA w/symphonic orchestra and male choir 22.02.25 PL – Krosno / Rock Klub Iron 07.03.25 PL – Wrocław / Transformator 08.03.25 PL – Zabrze / CK Wiatrak 09.03.25 PL – Kraków / HYPE PARK 14.03.25 PL – Lublin / Fabryka Kultury Zgrzyt 15.03.25 PL – Olsztyn / Scena Zgrzyt 16.03.25 PL – Warszawa / Klub Proxima 17.03.25 PL – Białystok / Zmiana Klimatu 21.03.25 PL – Gdynia / Podwórko.art 22.03.25 PL – Szczecin / Kosmos 23.03.25 PL – Poznań / 2progi
Italian power metal force FROZEN CROWN have released their guitar-driven new single,“I Am The Wind”, taken from their upcoming studio album and Napalm Records debut, War Hearts, out this Friday! Dominated by the dynamic vocal duo of frontwoman Jade and guitarist Federico, bold guitar riffs and flawless drumming once again underscore their passion for modern power metal together with a gripping official music video.
Founded in 2017, FROZEN CROWN has released four critically acclaimed albums, garnering significant media attention and cultivating a dedicated fanbase with their dynamic live performances. Currently on tour with Kamelot across Europe and the UK, the band is thrilled to showcase songs from their upcoming album, War Hearts, live, as this offering elevates their sound to new heights, marking their debut as a six-piece band and delivering a vibrant mix of powerful riffs, unforgettable melodies, and raw energy.
FROZEN CROWN on the new single “I Am The Wind“: “‘I Am The Wind’ marks the return of “the Tyrant” and serves as a spiritual successor to our popular song, with Federico once again sharing lead vocalist duties with our frontwoman Jade. Running at a slower speed than the other songs on the album, this track depicts the inexorable march of a threatening army and the relentless fury of elements.”
Founded in 2017, the relentless band has performed at several festivals like Sabaton Open Air, Metal Fest Plzen and Rock Imperium Festival, headlined two Japanese tours and followed extensive European touring with significant bands such as DragonForce and Nanowar Of Steel – topped by an upcoming tour with Kamelot this fall! Joined by their newest member, 18-year-old guitar prodigy Alessia Lanzone, the band’s characteristic sound has been expanded by her skills, adding depth and complexity to their performances.
Featuring all members on the recording for the first time, War Hearts symbolizes a fresh start and pays homage to the legendary Children Of Bodom with its album title, a band that inspired FROZEN CROWN‘s youthful, raw and passionate approach to metal. Addressing themes of self-improvement, awareness, personal growth and inner struggles, album opener and title track “War Hearts” is about fighting for your dreams in the darkest of nights and creates a powerful and uplifting message of always staying strong, making it through the storm as war angels. Carrying on this powerful message, the fast-paced “Steel And Gold” creates an uplifting atmosphere with energetic harmonies. To wrap up the album, tracks like “Edge of Reality”, inspired by the ’86 Highlander movie, and “Bloodlines”, referencing the Vampire: The Masquerade series of board and video games, showcase the band’s colorful storytelling.
FROZEN CROWN constantly define and refine their sound, pushing their trademark elements to new levels of complexity without forgetting the characteristic catchy hooks. War Hearts exceeds their previous successes and solidifies their place in the global metal scene!
FROZEN CROWN on their new album: “War Hearts is our fifth album, but it’s also the first one as a 6-piece band and the first one on Napalm Records. It’s also the first album where all members actually make their appearance on the recording. For these reasons, War Hearts represents a new beginning, a fresh start, and it may be considered the first episode of Frozen Crown “reboot”. We wrote and arranged this album acting like we had no history at all, never afraid to repeat some of our trademark stylistic features. On the contrary, we highlighted and gave more value to them, to make our new songs sound 100% like us. We worked hard on the material to cut away all the useless parts and make the songs as catchy and straightforward they could be, and to make them sound like quintessential FROZEN CROWN.”
War Hearts tracklisting:
War Hearts
Steel And Gold
To Live To Die
Night Of The Wolf
On Silver Wings
Edge Of Reality
Bloodlines
I Am The Wind
King Of The Sky
Ice Dragon
FROZEN CROWN Live 2024
Awaken The World Tour 2024 FROZEN CROWN as special guest for Kamelot w/ Ad Infinitum & Blackbriar 12.10.24 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg 13.10.24 DE – München / Backstage Werk 15.10.24 DE – Berlin / Kesselhaus 17.10.24 SK – Bratislava / Majestic Music Club 18.10.24 CZ – Zlin / Rock Cafe 19.10.24 SI – Ljubljana / Kino Siska 20.10.24 IT – Milan / Live Club 22.10.24 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27 23.10.24 ES – Madrid / La Riviera 25.10.24 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne 26.10.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik 27.10.24 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinhalle 29.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle 30.10.24 BE – Antwerp / Trix 01.11.24 UK – Wolverhamption / KK’s 02.11.24 UK – London / Kentlish 03.11.24 UK – Manchester / Ritz
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