On October 29, 2024, Cathy Rankin will release her debut single “Now You’ve Gone,” featuring renowned musicians David Ellefson (formerly of Megadeth) and Ken Mary (formerly of Alice Cooper). The emotional track, inspired by deeply personal experiences, reflects on themes of love, grief, and ultimately hope, and will be accompanied by an official music video.
Rankin wrote the song as a tribute to legendary drummer Neil Peart, and her nephew, Christian. “Both had a permanent impact on my life,” she shares. “Neil’s music and lyrics were a huge influence for me, and my nephew was a light in this world for the 18 years he was here. The song is my way of expressing the void I felt when they were gone, and connecting with others who have experienced similar feelings of loss.”
The project came naturally as Rankin, Ellefson, Mary, and guitarist John Bronson, were all connected through their music roots in Arizona, and their involvement with the Metal Hall of Fame. They discovered their shared passion for RUSH which led to the development of the song. Rankin explains, “Ken co-wrote and produced the track while John and I have played and performed together for years. David jumped on board, and everything just clicked. The entire process was a fun and smooth experience and we formed lasting friendships.”
Both Mary and Ellefson are proud of the project. “Working with Cathy is amazing,” said Mary. “She’s a total pro, and when I heard her idea for this song, I wanted to get involved right away. She’s an incredible talent, and I feel the song is the most moving tribute I’ve heard to date.” Ellefson added, “She did a fantastic job honoring Neil with this moving tribute. May this song continue to live to honor our prog hero from fans such as us.”
Music enthusiasts will not want to miss the official video. Rankin shares her excitement, stating, “RUSH fans, especially, will catch the subtle metaphors and nods to the Professor, but rock fans in general will appreciate the exceptional musicianship and production.”
Though “Now You’ve Gone” is Rankin’s first original single, she’s been active in the music scene for years, co-hosting the Metal Hall of Fame with Eddie Trunk, the Annual Bubba Bash with YYNOT (honoring Neil) and singing on countless stages with her successful cover bands. This release is the perfect introduction to Rankin as an original artist, and fans can expect more to come. To celebrate the release of “Now You’ve Gone” Rankin is signing a limited amount of “Exit Stage Left” inspired flats and making available the brand-new Cathy Rankin official t-shirt.
Italian death metal titans HOUR OF PENANCE have announced the long-awaited re-release of their masterpiece “Sedition”, available for the first time ever on vinyl, through Time To Kill Records.
Originally released by Prosthetic Records in 2012, “Sedition” showcases HOUR OF PENANCE at their most relentless, delivering some of the fastest and most crushing death metal ever recorded. The album contains nine tracks that highlight the band’s intense and signature blend of apocalyptic soundscapes. A powerful and epic opus, it also marks, in hindsight, a reflection of the grandiose and increasingly technical direction death metal was taking at the time.
The band commented: “’Sedition’ on vinyl, everybody! Our album ‘Sedition’ – originally released in 2012 by Prosthetic Records – will finally be available on vinyl in three different colors, thanks to our friends at Time To Kill Records (they also released our side project Coffin Birth a couple of years ago). ‘Sedition’ is a significant album for us; in many ways, it was our ‘comeback’ album on the scene. Thanks to the great feedback and support from our fans, we toured extensively across the globe, sharing the stage with bands we grew up listening to. For some reason, it’s the only album in our discography that wasn’t released on vinyl… until now. So head to Time To Kill Records and grab your copy! It’s a limited edition, so make sure you get yours before it’s gone”.
Time To Kill Records will release the vinyl edition of “Sedition” on January 6th 2025.
Tracklist:
Side A: 01. Transubstantiatio 02. Enlightened Submission 03. Decimate The Ancestry Of The Only God 04. Fall Of The Servants 05. Ascension
Side B: 06. The Cannibal Gods 07. Sedition Through Scorn 08. Deprave To Redeem 09. Blind Obedience
Prepare for chaos this Halloween as HURRICANE ON SATURN unleashes their brand-new single, “Evil Never Dies,” set to drop on October 31, 2024. Blending elements of black metal, horror punk, and electronica, the track promises to be a fierce and electrifying experience for fans of genre-defying music. Perfect for fans of Falling In Reverse, The Misfits, and Mindless Self Indulgence, this release is sure to make waves in the underground scene.
Known for their unrelenting rebellion against music industry conventions, Hurricane On Saturn is a band that thrives on chaos. Since their formation in 2020, these five unpredictable maniacs have been flipping the script on the traditional music business. From an unknown location with no major backers or corporate support, they’ve built their legion of followers through sheer punk hardcore attitude and a refusal to compromise.
“Evil Never Dies” arrives as a Halloween gift to fans, just in time to rip open the gatekeeper’s boundaries and redefine what’s possible in metal, EDM, rap, punk, and post-hardcore. Their genre-bending sound is not on the industry’s agenda, but Hurricane On Saturn’s wild party is far from over.
Brace yourselves—Hurricane On Saturn is back, and they’re not playing by anyone’s rules.
Release Date: October 31, 2024
For Fans Of: Falling In Reverse, The Misfits, Mindless Self Indulgence
Stay tuned for more updates, and be ready to join the legion when “Evil Never Dies” drops this Halloween!
Modern progressive leaders JINJER have announced their powerful, long-awaited fifth studio album, Duél, set to be released on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records! Technical grooves and heavy progressive passages, brutally clear vocals and skillful growls by matchless vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk have garnered the Ukrainian outfit millions of cross-platform streams and views worldwide, as well as revered renown with fans and critics alike. JINJER have traversed glorious paths of tireless touring and extremely successful album releases, including their most recent chart-topping studio album, 2021’s Wallflowers. Duél showcases the band at the very top of their game and marks yet another matchless milestone in the world of modern metal!
After releasing their breathtaking single and video “Someone’s Daughter”, followed by the heavy-hitting single “Rogue” earlier this year, JINJER now unleash another untamed beast with their new track “Kafka”. Dominated by Tatiana’s remarkably clear vocals, “Kafka” is a heavy and slow tamper, digging deep under one’s skin just to break right through with venomous growls in the end.
Tatiana Shmayluk on “Kafka”: “Being an artist is sometimes beautiful but most of the time it’s brutal… as our art is dissected word for word and ripped apart note by note, we‘re expected to be on point all-the-time … and when we aren’t, we are scandalized. A true artist is vulnerable but the crowd is most often plagued with vultures who pick at every single move you make. It’s a slippery slope when music means the world to us but how quickly praise turns into prosecution… We are all Kings and Queens for a day but most of the time it feels like a Kafka novel for a lifetime. It‘s exciting but surreal and absurd at the same time …”
While JINJER’s previous album, Wallflowers, was slightly more alluring and contained noticeably more clean vocals, Duél now takes on a much more aggressive tone. This is proven by songs like “Rogue”, “Green Serpent” and “Dark Bile”, with their brutal and hefty breakdowns. Fans of super-talented vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk’s clear vocals also get their moments, as tracks such as the opener “Tantrum” show the potential of the frontwoman’s outstanding vocal prowess. Duél presents itself way more cruelly – and JINJER are more vicious than ever before. “Fast Draw” is a wild death metal beast with grooving drums from Vlad Ulasevich, Roman Ibramkhalilov’s one-of-a-kind riffs and Eugene Abdukhanov’s trademark bass wizardry – showing what this band does best: brilliant state-of the-art modern metal.
On Duél, JINJER continue their long-lasting collaboration with accomplished producer Max Morton, who co-produced, mixed and mastered the album. This new masterwork lives up to JINJER’s reputation as metal visionaries, once more showing that the band refuses to follow any set rules in their genre, but choose their own path of creativity.
Eugene Abdukhanov, JINJER bassist on the new album: “First of all, it‘s hard to believe that we’re about to release our fifth full length album! After all the releases we’ve made, finally having Duél in our hands and ready to be shared with the world, makes us very proud that our band still hasn’t run out of creativity and inspiration. The fact that we still challenge ourselves to release the best music we have ever made with each new release, is what keeps JINJER moving forward. This upcoming album was the longest songwriting process we’ve ever had and it took almost two years to complete. We worked very hard with every free minute we weren’t on tour, recording demos over and over again and always searching for the perfect sound for guitars, bass and drums. It was also the first time that Tatiana did vocal pre-productions, so it’s safe to say that none of our releases were so well thought out and calculated as this one. It pulverizes the boundaries of the modern progressive metal genre but still remains sophisticated, exciting and extreme all at the same time. We took up the challenge to expand our musical horizons even wider than before in order to cement Duél to be the next step in JINJER‘s musical growth and hopefully the evolution of metal music in general.”
DUÉL tracklisting: 1. Tantrum 2. Hedonist 3. Rogue 4. Tumbleweed 5. Green Serpent 6. Kafka 7. Dark Bile 8. Fast Draw 9. Someone’s Daughter 10. A Tongue So Sly 11. Duél
JINJER LIVE 2024/25
Over the past 15 years, JINJER has attained remarkable milestones, touring globally and captivating millions at prestigious festivals like Wacken Open Air and Download UK. They’ve headlined sold-out shows across Europe and North America, and have thrilled audiences in destinations like Dubai, Philippines, Türkiye, Japan and South Africa. As they continue their journey this year, JINJER is set to make a major impact on the music scene. Having previously shared stages with the likes of Arch Enemy and Cradle Of Filth, they are ready to kick off as support of Sepultura’s farewell tour in Europe, and conclude their tour with a headline run through Latin America.
Celebrating Life Through Death – European Farewell Tour 2024 JINJER as special guest for Sepultura w/ Obituary (Main Support) & Jesus Piece (Opener) 30.10.24 FR – Paris / Zenith Paris 31.10.24 DE – Offenbach am Main / Stadthalle 01.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark Arena – SOLD OUT 02.11.24 DE – Cologne / Palladium – SOLD OUT 03.11.24 NL – S-Hertogenbosch / Sepulfest 05.11.24 BE – Brussels / AB Box – SOLD OUT 06.11.24 LU – Esch-Sur-Alzette / Rockhal 08.11.24 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy – SOLD OUT 09.11.24 IE – Dublin / Olympia Theatre – SOLD OUT 10.11.24 IE – Belfast / The Telegraph Building – SOLD OUT 11.11.24 UK – Glasgow / Barrowland – SOLD OUT 12.11.24 UK – London / Hammersmith Apollo 14.11.24 CH – Zurich / The Hall 15.11.24 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena 16.11.24 DE – Munich / Zenith 17.11.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Red Stage 19.11.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee 20.11.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer 21.11.24 PL – Katowice / Spodek 22.11.24 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle – SOLD OUT 23.11.24 CZ – Prague / O2 Universum – SOLD OUT 24.11.24 CZ – Prague / O2 Universum
Latin America Tour 2024 + special guests: HEAVEN SHALL BURN 30.11.24 BR – Porto Alegre / Opiniao 01.12.24 BR – Curitiba / Tork and Roll 03.12.24 BR – Belo Horizonte / Mister Rock 05.12.24 BR – Brasilia / Toinha 07.12.24 BR – Rio De Janeiro / Circo Voador 08.12.24 BR – Sao Paulo / Terra SP 10.12.24 AR – Buenos Aires / Teatro Flores 12.12.24 CL – Santiago / Teatro Caupolican 14.12.24 CO – Bogota / Calle 13 15.12.24 CR – San Jose / Pepper’s Club 18.12.24 MX – Guadalajara / C4 * 19.12.24 MX – San Luis Potosí / Centro de las Artes * 20.12.24 MX – Mexico City / Circo Volador * *no Heaven Shall Burn
Tourdates 2025: 19.-25.01.25 US – Miami, FL / Shiprocked 12.02.25 JP – Tokyo / ReNY Alpha 13.02.25 JP – Osaka / Meta Valley 14.02.25 JP – Aichi / ReNY Limited 16.02.25 TW – Taipei / Legacy 18.02.25 PH – Manila / SM Sky Dome 21.02.25 AU – Brisbane / Fortitude Music Hall 23.02.25 AU – Sydney / Hordern Pavilion ** 25.02.25 AU – Melbourne / Festival Hall ** 26.02.25 AU – Adelaide / Hindley St Music Hall ** 28.02.25 AU – Perth / Metro Freo ** 02.03.25 NZ – Wellington / San Frap 03.03.25 NZ – Auckland / Powerstation ** plus support: KITTIE
Festivals 2025 06.-08.06.25 DE – Nuerburg / Rock am Ring 06.-08.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock im Park 25-28.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock … to be continued …
JINJER is: Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass Vlad Ulasevich – Drums
Prepare for an unparalleled sonic experience as Finnish melodic death metal project MAGNADUR releases their highly anticipated new single, “Hunt for Desire”. This explosive track showcases Magnadur’s signature blend of heavy, intricate riffs and gripping, story-driven lyrics, further solidifying their place in the world of melodic death metal.
“Hunt for Desire” highlights the exceptional vocal prowess of frontman Tomis, whose distinct and powerful voice cuts through the chaos with precision and emotion. His vocal performance, raw yet controlled, delivers the song’s narrative with an intensity that resonates deeply with listeners. Accompanying Tomis’s vocals is a breathtaking guitar performance by Magnadur’s mystical guitarist, who brings the band’s sound to new heights with his technical mastery and atmospheric melodies.
Magnadur continues to evolve their artistic identity by fusing intense melodic death metal with lyrical storytelling, and “Hunt for Desire” is a perfect example of their growth and innovation. This song is set to captivate fans of the genre, offering a compelling combination of aggression and melody that lingers long after the final note.
Cast from deep within the mist of Bordeaux, France, The Great Old Ones weave the chilling tales of H.P. Lovecraft into otherworldly black metal. With four albums under their cloaks, the band are masters of the unknown, the unseen and the unconquerable.
“Unlike so many of their contemporaries in the current black metal scene, they morph the stale post-black aesthetic into something monumental and individualistic, a sound that re-imagines post-black metal through an uncommonly aggressive lens”, Angry Metal Guy wrote about their last collection of cosmic tales.
Now, five years after Cosmicism, The Great Old Ones are back with a new dark and mountainous album that blurs the line between fantastical wonder and horrifying dread. Kadath opens with its lead single and opening song “Me, The Dreamer”, a two-part epic that tosses and turns like an accursed bout of insomnia.
Kadathcomes out January 24th, 2025 on Season of Mist. Pre-save & Pre-order at https://orcd.co/tgookadath
Watch below the harrowing visualizer for lead single “Me, The Dreamer”.
“Me, The Dreamer” follows Lovecraft’s strapping young hero and fictional stand-in Randolph Carter. Always one to keep his head in the clouds, Carter embarks on a mind quest through the treacherous Dreamlands. But, as the divine gods of old would have it, his night time journey is barred by unspeakable perils that push him closer to brink of sanity.
Tracklist:1. Me, the Dreamer (10:55) [WATCH] 2. Those from Ulthar (9:10) 3. In the Mouth of Madness (7:11) 4. Under the Sign of Koth (8:46) 5. The Gathering (1:19) 6. Leng (15:00) 7. Astral Void (End of the Dream) (8:54) 8. Second Rendez-Vous (Bonus Track Box & Vinyl) (11:32) Total runtime: 1:12:49
Cover Art was created by Jakub Rebelka.
A name is whispered which chills the spine and quickens the pulse – THE GREAT OLD ONES. Like phantoms emerging from the fog, they have haunted the world of Lovecraftian Black Metal with their sonorous, foreboding melodies and eldritch tales. Descending once more into the abyss of H.P. Lovecraft’s enigmatic universe, they have unearthed their latest opus, Kadath – an album that promises to be a journey of both magnificent dreams and unspeakable horrors.
THE GREAT OLD ONES emerged in 2009 from the old parts of the ancient Aquitanian harbour city of Bordeaux, France, a city famed for its secrets and deep red wine. After releasing their first album, Al Azif, the reactions of critics and fans were unanimously positive.
The band followed up with their second full-length, Tekeli-li, which garnered even higher praise. As a result, THE GREAT OLD ONES played a show at the acclaimed Roadburn festival, opened for BEHEMOTH in their homeland, played at Hellfest, and supported label mates SHINING and DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT.
The third full length, EOD – A Tale of Dark Legacy, (2017) marked another big step in the band’s fast rising career. The five-piece took the road with the legendary GAAHLS WYRD and embarked on a successful European co-headline tour with AUÐN from Iceland. THE GREAT OLD ONES also appeared on the billing of respected festivals, such as Brutal Assault and Eindhoven Metal Meeting, in front of a gigantic crowd of cultists.
THE GREAT OLD ONES have been crafting sonic landscapes that echo with the cries of ancient, cosmic deities and the whispers of forgotten realms. Their discography masterfully showcasing the sheer power of atmosphere and narrative, and has guided listeners through the darkest corners of Lovecraft’s mythos, earning them a devoted following among both metal aficionados and acolytes of the macabre. With their unique blend of harrowing intensity and sombre beauty, they have captured the essence of the otherworldly, marrying it with the raw, blackened heart of metal.
Kadath marks a bold departure from the oceanic depths of the Cthulhu mythos, venturing instead into the Dreamlands. It is here that we follow the protagonist, Randolph Carter, as he seeks the fabled city that haunts his visions. The album resonates with his longing and determination, embodying the treacherous path he treads amidst the capricious gods and monstrous entities that dwell within this twilight realm. Through seven tracks, THE GREAT OLD ONES tortuously narrate Carter’s odyssey, transcending the boundaries of music to evoke a world where fantasy intertwines with terror.
Recorded under the vigilant eye of Francis Caste at Studio Sainte-Marthe, Paris, Kadath‘s production is nothing short of sorcerous. Each note and whispers are imbued with the power to transport the listener, offering an escape into an epic, immersive universe. Benjamin Guerry’s haunting vocals and guitars, alongside the mesmerizing contributions of Aurélien Edouard and Alexandre Rouleau on guitars, the deep resonance of Gregory Vouillat’s bass, and the relentless assault of Julian Deana’s drums, forge an album of unmatched emotional depth and technical prowess.
Thus, behold the latest chapter in their eldritch saga, Kadath – their unyielding quest to explore the outer margins of reality and imagination. An invitation to journey beyond the familiar, into a world of cosmic dread and awe-inspiring beauty, where the ancient gods still roam and dreams bleed into reality.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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