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SMILE EMPTY SOUL Release New Single ‘We All Fall Down’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 7, 2024
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Alt-rock veterans Smile Empty Soul have unveiled their latest single, “We All Fall Down”. The track is a preview of their upcoming EP, Swan Song, which is scheduled for release at the end of the year through TLG|ZOID distributed by Virgin Music Group.

“We all live unique lives, but what we have in common is that life kicks the shit out of us all in various ways. Learning how to overcome that is key to survival and the ability to thrive,” says Sean Danielsen.

The song was written and produced by Sean Danielsen, engineered by Brian Scheffer, mixed and mastered by Eddie Wohl.

Stream “We All Fall Down” at https://ffm.to/ses-we-all-fall-down

SMILE EMPTY SOUL is a hard rock band that originated in Los Angeles, CA in the late 1990’s and has stayed true to their brand of “no bullshit”, “real as it gets” hard rock to this day. The band signed a major label record deal in 2003 to release their self-titled debut album in May of that year. They realized huge success at alternative radio, rock radio, and the music video channels that have since fallen by the wayside or turned into reality show networks.

After 3 very successful singles/videos and a gold record from the debut release, the band ran into trouble with their record company (which was in the midst of turmoil at the top levels) and found themselves working extra hard in the trenches, and signed to indie labels or no label at all from then on.

This would become SMILE EMPTY SOUL’s destiny, as they have gone on to release many more albums and EP’s on various labels, as well as their own company “smile empty music inc”. The band released their 9th full length record Black Pilled on October 12th of 2021 completely on their own.

“Smile” has become known for its constant touring and never wavering honest sound/lyrics. They’ve never changed for anybody, and turned down many opportunities to “sell out” because it’s not who they are.

With a new album, and just as much drive as they had starting out 20 years ago, this band looks to continue to build on the legacy they’ve created as one of the hardest working, and most underrated bands in rock and roll.

The band has recently partnered with TLG|ZOID distributed by Virgin Music Group to release new music. Denny Sanders (The Label Group) and Sean Danielsen previously partnered on the successful release of Consciousness. Released in 2009 the record has become second only to the band’s debut release in popularity.

Upcoming Tour Dates with Trapt

10/18 Wichita KS, Barleycorn’s*
10/19 Tulsa OK, The Shrine*
10/23 Boise ID, Heritage Social Club
10/24 Lewiston ID, Boomtown
10/25 Post Falls ID, Cruisers Bar
10/26 Zillah WA, Perham Hall
10/27 Bend OR, Domino Room
10/29 Sparks NV, Ranch House
10/30 Sacramento CA, Goldfield Trading Post
10/31 Temecula CA, Bastards Canteen
11/1 Anaheim CA, Parish Room @House of Blues
11/2 Glendale AZ, The 44
11/3 Tucson AZ, The Rock
11/6 Salt Lake City UT, Liquid Joes
11/7 Las Vegas NV, Backstage Bar & Billiards
11/8 Fresno CA, Full Circle*
11/9 Modesto CA, Twin Rivers Saloon
11/10 Hollywood CA, The Whiskey*
11/13 Houston TX, Warehouse Live Midtown
11/14 New Orleans LA, Southport Music Hall
11/15 Fort Worth TX, The Rail
11/16 Texarkana AR, Fat Jacks
11/17 Shreveport LA, Bayou Thunder

*SES Headlines

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – Spotify – YouTube – https://www.tlgent.com

ASARHADDON Unleash New Album “Êra”, Out Now And Streaming

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 7, 2024
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Friday, October 4, German atmospheric black metal duo ASARHADDON released their highly anticipated sophomore full-length “Êra” through Vendetta Records! Order your album copy now at: https://vendettarecords.bigcartel.com 

“Êra” marks a significant milestone for the band as they celebrate their tenth anniversary, inviting listeners to embark on a journey through time and emotion.

“Êra”, which translates to “crown” in Old Low Franconian, weaves the tales of four kings, drawing inspiration from true historical events. The record reads like a singing book, transporting listeners to a realm filled with sorrowful melancholy, golden sands, deep forests, enchanting autumn colours, and distant waters. ASARHADDON‘s music serves as a poignant reminder of days long past, inviting a dance of majestic timbre and wailing poetry.

The album cover, adorned with the skulls of four birds, symbolizes the respective countries of origin of the four kings. This striking imagery was captured in a local forest that holds significant meaning for the band, reflecting their roots and the journey they have taken over the past decade.

In their grieving compositions, the collective envelops the listener in a meld of grand atmospheres and a ponderous sadness. Their instruments form choirs chanting mournful hymns, meandering through the gloom of arcane worlds forgotten by time. Accompanied by remarkably poetic calls, the two writers reveal a deep longing for secludedness in nature.

Tracklist:

  1. Der silberne Mond
  2. Im tiefen Wald
  3. Ein letzter Frühling
  4. Die roten Vögel

ASARHADDON are:
Christian Kircher
Christian Koss

Session musicians
Nova (Vocals)
Florian Kunde (Live bass)

For more info visit:
https://asarhaddon.bandcamp.com/
https://vendetta-records.com

PYRAH Drop ‘End Of The Slope’ Video from New Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 7, 2024
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French female-fronted modern metal act PYRAH is thrilled to announce the release of their latest video for the single “End Of The Slope,” taken from the critically acclaimed album Veni Vidi Delevi, available now via Wormholedeath. Known for their powerful blend of aggressive riffs and emotionally charged lyrics, Pyrah delivers a fresh take on modern metal with a fierce, unmistakable edge.

“End of the Slope” takes you deep into the shadows of regret and emotional torment. A relentless cycle of guilt, haunting memories, and suffocating isolation—fear and hope collide in this extreme metal journey. Prepare to face the darkness within.

Veni Vidi Delevi showcases Pyrah’s evolution into a force to be reckoned with. Combining early metal influences with a modern twist, the record is packed with crushing guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and the striking vocals of their powerhouse frontwoman. Fans of Once Human, Jinjer, and Vexed will find much to love in this bold, unapologetic offering. Prepare to lose yourself in the headbanging chaos!

The band’s path to this moment has been anything but conventional. After the success of their 2019 single “Stumble” from Part of the Ghost World, PYRAH embarked on their most ambitious project yet. Despite navigating lineup changes and a self-production journey that tested their limits, their efforts caught the discerning eye of WormholeDeath. The result? Veni Vidi Delevi—a powerful reflection of their growth, infused with a darker, more aggressive edge inspired by their Italian studio surroundings and personal introspection.

Meet the Band:
Vocals: Ivy Brizard
Guitars: Maxime Walchuk
Bass: Clem Artuso
Drums: Lucie Duval

Discover PYRAH:
pyrah.fr
www.instagram.com/pyrah_band
www.facebook.com/pyrahband
www.youtube.com/@PyraH_band
pyrah-band.bandcamp.com

Alternative Rockers THE WRECKS Release New Single ‘Always, Everytime’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 7, 2024
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Following unprecedented independent success earmarked by tens of thousands of tickets sold and over a quarter-billion streams, alternative music’s best-kept secret Los Angeles-based band The Wrecks unveil a brand-new single entitled “Always, Everytime.” The song notably marks their first release since 2022 and premiered with Sirius XM Alt Nation as their official debut for LAVA/Republic Records.

Listen to the single HERE.

About the song, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Nick Anderson commented, “‘Always, Everytime’ is about meeting someone whose brain works just like yours does—someone who makes you feel seen like you’ve never been seen, heard like you’ve never been heard, and who relates to all your idiosyncrasies and loves you for them. It’s a promise to this person that they can always be fully themselves around you, and they’ll be embraced, celebrated, and cherished. I wrote most of this song on the fly in one two-minute voice memo. I was thinking about the people in my life I have felt the most understood by. I worked out maybe 19 different arrangements for this track. The version you hear has bits and pieces from every one of those variations. It was truly a labor of love, but well, well worth it.”
 
As usual, The Wrecks bring unpredictability back to alternative rock. On the track, an off-kilter groove quakes beneath a luminous guitar riff, glistening keyboard line, and warm bass. It builds towards a head-nodding hook, “Come on let’s get moving. If something is wrong, I know we’ll get through it, always, everytime.” Overflowing with energy, “Always, Everytime” climaxes on a soaring guitar solo.

Stay tuned for the premiere for an equally captivating and quirky music video to accompany the track.
 
Next up, The Wrecks will set out on the Super Half-Marathon Fall 2024 Tour. They notably sold out the entirety of this run in 12 hours, and they’ll be rolling through intimate venues such as Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, NY on November 13 and The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on November 21. This tour follows last year’s Half Marathon Tour, which not only sold out in 3 LA venues, but was sold out on day one of pre-sales.

Maintaining this momentum into the next year, they embark on their biggest headline run to date INSIDE: OUTSIDE Tour in 2025 It kicks off on April 18 in Berkley, CA at UC Berkeley, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and concludes on May 31 in Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern. Tickets are on sale HERE.

THE WRECKS SUPER HALF-MARATHON FALL 2024 TOUR DATES
(ALL SOLD OUT!)

Nov 12 – Sinclair – Cambridge, MA
Nov 13 – Baby’s All Right – Brooklyn, NY
Nov 16 – Cobra – Chicago, IL
Nov 19 – Globe Hall – Denver, CO
Nov 21 – The Roxy Theatre – Los Angeles, CA

THE WRECKS INSIDE : OUTSIDE Spring Headline Tour 2025
April 18 – UC Berkeley – Berkeley, CA
April 20 – Aladdin Theater – Portland, OR
April 22 – Hollywood Theater – Vancouver, BC
April 23 – The Showbox – Seattle, WA
April 25 – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
April 26 – The Grand @ The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
April 27 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
April 29 – The Truman – Kansas City, MO
April 30 – The Hawthorn – Saint Louis, MO
May 1 – First Ave – Minneapolis, MN
May 3 – Majestic Theater – Madison, WI
May 4 – Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL
May 7 – Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
May 8 – St. Andrews – Detroit, MI
May 10 – Velvet Underground – Toronto, ON
May 11 – Bar Le Ritz PDB – Montreal, QC
May 12 – Royale – Boston, MA
May 14 – Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn, NY
May 16 – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
May 17 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC
May 19 – Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
May 20 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
May 22 – House of Blues – New Orleans, LA
May 23 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
May 24 – Emo’s – Austin, TX
May 25 – Echo Lounge – Dallas, TX
May 27 – Meow Wolf – Santa Fe, NM
May 28 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
May 30 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
May 31 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

More information: INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE

UNDEATH Celebrate New Album Release with Music Video for Title Track ‘More Insane’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 7, 2024
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Photographer credit: Nick Karp

Rochester, NY death metal band UNDEATH has released their new album today, titled More Insane, via Prosthetic Records. Accompanying the album release, UNDEATH has also shared a music video for the title-track. More Insane arrives in the midst of their ongoing North American headline tour dates, with the group making good on their promise of “the biggest, baddest, nastiest UNDEATH record yet.”

Stream More Insane via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify.
Order More Insane here.

Speaking on the title-track, UNDEATH vocalist Alexander Jones comments: “We were on tour back in 2022 and had just played a show in Manhattan. Kyle (Beam, guitar) and I were drinking at a bar nearby post-set and he goes, “‘I’m writing this new song right now and I think I’m gonna call it MORE INSANE.” I didn’t even need to hear the song or read any of the lyrics to know that it absolutely needed to be the title track of the
record too. And what a track it is! It channels so many of our classic death metal influences while feeling 100% like ourselves the entire time. When we were recording it with Mark he told us “you guys are going to be playing this song for the rest of your lives”, and I sincerely hope he’s right. It’s one of my personal favorites in our whole fetid catalogue.”

Previous album It’s Time… To Rise from the Grave caught a wave of acclaim on TheNeedleDrop’s YouTube channel, earned Best New Music from Pitchfork, and, most impressively, rocketed to the top of Decibel Magazine’s Top 40 Albums of 2022, along with a coveted cover feature. On More Insane, UNDEATH – featuring Kyle Beam (guitars), Alexander Jones (vocals), Tommy Wall (bass), Jared Welch (guitars), and Matt Browning (drums)—feast on the rotten flesh of brutality, complexity, and depravity.

If the gross-out teenage hallucinations of It’s Time… rattled death metal’s caved-in cranium, More Insane explodes with even sicker vistas. Lyrically, UNDEATH pick up, in part, where Necrobionics and Enhancing the Dead left off. Indeed, the undead armies (from space) cause more carnage in Sutured for War and Dead from Beyond. Elsewhere, the New Yorkers summon nightmares from video games (Bloodborne, etc.) on Cramped Caskets (Necrology), turn to high fantasy on Brandish the Blade, and man-eating laboratory demons on Disattachment of a Prophylactic in the Brain. Unifying themes of murder, weirdos, psychotic people (who kill others), and more lunacy prevail on More Insane. Browning’s eye-catching cover art of a splayed head atop an optic white background engulfs all in graphic, blood-soaked glory.

The recording of More Insane was hearsed over to American studio wizard Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder) at Mark Lewis Audio in Nashville, TN. UNDEATH and Lewis met after a gig in Alabama. They became fast friends. With the basics out of the way, the group set up a month-long residency at Lewis’s studio to nail down More Insane. UNDEATH and Lewis co-produced, while Lewis handled engineering, mixing, and mastering. Brandish the Blade, Disputatious Malignancy, Dead from Beyond, and the title track are pure, unyielding death brought to horrifying reality by a kick-ass production.

Expect UNDEATH to take More Insane to their diehard fans around the world. Expect more bloodshed, crazier merch, and a ton of fun. In life, there’s only UNDEATH. Only this time, it’s More Insane!

More Insane tracklisting

  1. Dead From Beyond
  2. More Insane
  3. Brandish the Blade
  4. Disputatious Malignancy
  5. Sutured For War
  6. Cramped Caskets (Necrology)
  7. Bounty Hunter
  8. Wailing Cadavers
  9. Disattachment of a Prophylactic in the Brain
  10. Bones Clattering in the Cave

More Insane is available on multiple physical formats including various vinyl variants as well as on cassette and CD. Orders are live now – CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

DYING HYDRA Release Captivating Video for ‘Grasping Stone’, New Album Out November 1st

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 7, 2024
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November 1 will mark the highly anticipated release of “Strange and Beautiful Things”, the brand new album by Danish atmospheric sludge metal heavyweights DYING HYDRA, set to be unleashed through Black Grain Records! In anticipation of this upcoming release, the band has unveiled a music video for the intense single “Grasping Stone”.

The band comments: “Behold and brace yourself for the sounds of the deep, the track ‘Grasping Stone‘ will swallow you whole and pull you into the universe of Dying Hydra.” 

Arisen from the undergrounds of Copenhagen, Denmark, this beyond-heavy and intense trio has set out to paralyze the hordes with their distorted and immensely dirty soundscapes supported by mesmerizing visuals that swallows even reality itself. 

Formed in early 2018 by Lars Pontoppidan (guitar/vocals), Patrick Fragtrup (guitar/vocals), and Tejs Kyhl (drums), DYING HYDRA consists of members with extensive experience in the Danish underground metal scene, having previously played together in a now-defunct band. Upon playing together, as a trio with no bass but instead with octave pedals added for low end, the trio’s efforts spawned a new vigor and inspiration materializing in what has now become the band’s own unique heavy, atmospheric and sludgy sound. 

Despite the relatively short period of existence, the band has already shared stages with luminaries such as Bongripper (US), Hatesphere (DK), Orm (DK), Alkymist (DK), and Primitive Man (US), leaving an indelible mark on the underground circuit.

“Strange and Beautiful Things” delves into the mysteries of the great oceans, exploring themes of human impact on the environment, the awe-inspiring marine life, and the profound vastness of the abyss. Each track encapsulates these narratives both lyrically and musically, delivering a relentless onslaught of crushing heaviness, dynamic shifts, and atmospheric compositions unique to DYING HYDRA‘s sonic universe.

The album was recorded and mixed by Lasse Ballade at Ballade Studios and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Stunning cover artwork by Kacper Gilka, with additional artwork/graphics and layout by Soares Artwork & Gargantula Creations.

“Strange and Beautiful Things” makes its debut through Black Grain Records, in collaboration with distributing partners minoRobscuR, Virkelighedsfjern, Vinyl Trolden, and Quebranta Records offering physical formats for enthusiasts to fully experience the band’s aural journey.

The album is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

Tracklist:

  1. Lithification
  2. Aurelia
  3. Abyssal Clocks
  4. Grasping Stone
  5. Into Existence
  6. Ancestral

Dying Hydra is:
Lars Pontoppidan (guitar / vocals)
Patrick Fragtrup (guitar / vocals)
Tejs Kyhl (drums)

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/dyinghydra
https://www.instagram.com/dyinghydraband
https://dyinghydra.bandcamp.com

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