MORDKAUL Celebrate New Album Release with Music Video for Latest Single ‘Dead Heart Awake’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 16, 2024
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Belgian death metal heavy weights MORDKAUL celebrate the release of their new studio offering “Feeding The Machine” via Massacre Records. Out now as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats, you can order your album copy of this must-have rager at: https://lnk.to/feedingthemachine

In support, MORDKAUL have just unleashed a video clip for their latest single “Dead Heart Awake”. Singer Tommy Goffin reveals about the track: “Lives are made up of memories. Every one of us has a past, a history that defines him. But his personal mythology can be haunting. The past is not always the old friend that warms our nights, it can also be the vengeful ghost that won’t leave us be. It becomes a nightmare, a terror that stalks, like a burnt witch, that refuses to stay buried.

A song kicking off with an insane drum intro to hit you in the face with a fast up-tempo stomper. Once again, a moshpit igniter.

‘All hope is lost, your gods have failed.'”

“Feeding The Machine” was recorded in two parts. The first half of the album was recorded at Project Zero Studio in the summer of 2022, the second half at the legendary Galaxy Studios in the summer of 2023, while mixing and mastering was handled by Dan Swanö. The band’s new album also features guest appearances from such as James McIlroy (ex-Cradle Of Filth) and more.

Where the 2021 album “Dress Code: Blood” was heavily inspired by the iconic Swedish death metal sound of the 90’s, “Feeding The Machine” goes a step further than that. With wider influences of 90’s death metal acts like Morbid Angel and Death, “Feeding The Machine” hits even harder, and aims to elevate the band to new heights!

[Artwork: Timur Khabirov]

Tracklist:

  1. Crown Of Worms
  2. In Dead Eyes
  3. Welcome To The Sixth Stage Of Grief
  4. For I Am Machine
  5. Beast Of Dread
  6. Dead Heart Awake
  7. They Burn
  8. Shadowlord
  9. Hellspawn
  10. Passage To Oblivion

Album Line-Up:
Tommy Goffin – Vocals
Tim Bekaert – Rhythm Guitars
Vincent Noben – Lead Guitars
Stefan Segers – Additional Guitars, Vocals (Song 1-9)
Jan Rammeloo – Bass (Song 1-5)
Nicholas Gauwloos – Bass (Song 6-10)
Tony Van den Eynde – Drums

Guest Musicians:
James McIlroy (Guest guitar solos on “Shadowlord” and “Passage To Oblivion”)
Maarten Vandenberghe (Piano on “Passage To Oblivion”)
Martijn Debonnet (Samples)

For More Info Visit:
https://mordkaul.com
https://www.facebook.com/mordkaul
https://www.instagram.com/mordkaul
http://www.youtube.com/@MORDKAUL

RAINBOW SKULL PARTY’s Twisted New Single ‘ClownFace’ Out Now

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There’s a storm brewing in the antipodes, and it goes by the name of Rainbow Skull Party. This three-piece psychedelic grunge outfit hailing from Australia has been steadily shaking the rafters of the indie music scene since their debut in 2023.  

Order here: https://gyro.to/ClownFace

Comprised of the irrepressible Cuthbert brothers, Lawrie and Paul, and their partner in crime David James, Rainbow Skull Party has made a name for themselves by blending the raw energy of punk rock with the kaleidoscopic swirls of psychedelic soundscapes. Their journey began with the explosive single ‘Keep It Going, Going, Going, Go!’, a debut that pounded through the speakers with a furious mix of driving rhythms, fierce vocals, and a maelstrom of guitar madness that left listeners gasping for air. February 2024 saw the release of their sophomore single ‘Masquerade‘, a track that further solidified their status as one of Australia’s most promising indie bands—a title officially bestowed upon them by Independent Music Reviews. But if Masquerade hinted at the chaos lurking beneath the surface, their forthcoming single ‘ClownFace’, was released on 13th September, promises to tear the lid off the box entirely. 

“The song began organically from a jam. Lawrie found a new setting on his flanger guitar pedal and it inspired the guitar riffs and sounds for the song. Coupled with the powerful beat and rhythm, the song came together very quickly. From the initial carnival-like flanging guitar sound, it was always going to have a clown element to the lyrics. We even called it “Clown” for a long time before it became “ClownFace”. 
That inspiration shaped the lyrics to explore a clown related narrative. There’s lots of different references in the lyrics, and they can be interpreted in different ways. The underlying theme of the song is misconception, told through the perspective of a clown. The band’s name “Rainbow Skull Party” was meant to inspire multidimensional, perhaps even contradictory styles and approaches. For “ClownFace” there’s a fusion of distinct noise elements, juxtaposed with melodic grooves. Dave takes great inspiration from drummers Dave Grohl, John Bonham and Joey Jordison, and their influence is evident in his thumping rhythms on this track. 
We love playing the song live and it always gets a good reaction from the crowd.”

‘ClownFace’ is a sonic blitzkrieg that begins with an explosive intro, crashing into a menacing interlude and setting the tone for the chaos that follows. The verse opens with the bold line, ‘I need my night fix, you’ll love my magic tricks,’ leading into a powerful chorus where heavy rock, indie, and psychedelic styles collide. Rainbow Skull Party showcases their knack for fusing diverse elements into a captivating whole. ‘ClownFace’ is crafted for the stage, with fiery interludes and commanding performances that make it a full-blown spectacle, perfectly capturing the band’s chaotic brilliance and raw energy. 

As they prepare for the release of their debut EP in late 2024 and a double album in 2025, Rainbow Skull Party stands poised to explode out of the underground and onto a much larger stage. With ‘ClownFace‘, they’ve thrown down the gauntlet—a challenge to all who dare to follow in their wake. This is a band that thrives on the edge of mayhem, where the only rule is that there are no rules, and the only certainty is that the party’s just getting started.

“rowdy high-energy vibes will draw the biggest mosh pit you’ve ever seen” – Get Some Magazine
“one of Australia’s most promising indie bands” – Independent Music Reviews

https://rainbowskullparty.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rainbowskullparty
https://www.facebook.com/rainbowskullparty
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CjQjtJzzDkGM1fgtkvU84
https://www.tiktok.com/@rainbowskullparty
https://www.youtube.com/@rainbowskullparty8673

FIREWIND Kick Off European Tour Alongside SONATA ARCTICA & SERIOUS BLACK with ‘Talking in Your Sleep’ Music Video

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Following the release of their much-acclaimed studio output Stand United (released in March 2024 via AFM Records HERE!), lauded by both fans and music press alike, hard rock and power metal titans FIREWIND have just kicked off their European tour alongside SONATA ARCTICA, SERIOUS BLACK and TUNGSTEN! In December, they will be also joining forces again with label mates MASTERPLAN.

Now, perfect in time for the tour start (find all upcoming dates below!), the band surrounded by iconic guitarist Gus G is premiering a brand new music video for the song “Talking in Your Sleep”, a cover version of the 80s pop rock classic originally recorded by The Romantics. Gus comments:

“During the recording sessions of the “Stand United” album we all wanted to record a cover song as it had been a while since we’d done that. We all love the classic gem “Talking in Your Sleep” by the Romantics and agreed unanimously to go for it. We gave it the Firewind treatment of course and it sounds bit heavier now!

To celebrate the current European tour we just kicked off, we decided to drop a new video for this track featuring road footage from the first leg of our world tour, taken from our US and Japanese shows earlier this year.

We hope you enjoy and hopefully you’ll catch us on tour, on what will be the last dates in support of this album cycle!”

Make sure to catch the band live at the following dates:

SONATA ARCTICA & FIREWIND & TUNGSTEN & SERIOUS BLACK – remaining shows:

16.09.2024 NO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Vulkan Arena
17.09.2024 SE 🇸🇪 Karlstad, Nöjesfabriken
18.09.2024 SE 🇸🇪 Huskvarna, Folkets Park
20.09.2024 DK 🇩🇰 Roskilde, Gimle

SONATA ARCTICA & FIREWIND & SERIOUS BLACK

21.09.2024 DE 🇩🇪 Berlin, Columbia Theater
22.09.2024 DE 🇩🇪 Hamburg, Markthalle
24.09.2024 NL 🇳🇱 Utrecht, Tivoli Pandora
25.09.2024 NL 🇳🇱Tilburg, 013 KZ
26.09.2024 DE 🇩🇪 Bochum, Matrix
27.09.2024 DE 🇩🇪 Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
28.09.2024 CH🇨🇭Pratteln, Z7
29.09.2024 DE 🇩🇪 Munich, Backstage Halle
01.10.2024 FR 🇫🇷 Paris, La Machine
02.10.2024 FR 🇫🇷 Lyon, La Rayonne
03.10.2024 ES 🇪🇸 Barcelona, Razzmatazz 2
04.10.2024 ES 🇪🇸 Madrid, Wizink Center (La Sala)
05.10.2024 ES 🇪🇸 Pamplona, Totem
07.10.2024 IT 🇮🇹 Milan, Alcatraz
08.10.2024 IT 🇮🇹 Padova, Hall
09.10.2024 HU 🇭🇺 Budapest, Barba Negra
10.10.2024 CZ 🇨🇿 Zlin,Masters of Rock Cafe
11.10.2024 PL 🇵🇱Warszaw, Proxima
12.10.2024 PL 🇵🇱 Poznań, Tama

FIREWIND & MASTERPLAN

05.12 BG 🇧🇬 Sofia, Joy Station
06.12 GR 🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Principal Club
07.12 GR 🇬🇷 Athens, Gagarin
08.12 GR 🇬🇷 Larissa, Circus
10.12 TR 🇹🇷 Istanbul, IF Performance Hall

Tickets are available at https://bnds.us/663bll

Since more than twenty years, FIREWIND enthrall heavy music fans with their exciting blend of hard rock and power metal. Razor-sharp riffs by Gus G, big hooks and solos meet the incredible vocal skills of charismatic singer Herbie Langhans (Avantasia, Radiant, Seventh Avenue, amongst others).

Their latest album Stand United features nine songs produced with Dennis Ward (Magnum, Unisonic), as well as the cover of ‘Talking in Your Sleep’. The critically acclaimed studio offering also bears testament to the band’s sheer enthusiasm and lyrical topics that could not be more relevant. “This world seems to be getting more and more out of balance, what with environmental disasters, the pandemic, the wars currently raging all over the globe,” Gus said earlier. “In such times, it’s more important than ever for mankind to stand close together instead of fighting each other. That’s what ‘Stand United’ is about!”

FIREWIND is:
Gus G. (guitars)
Herbie Langhans (vocals)
Petros Christo (bass)
Jo Nunez (drums)

For More Info Visit:
http://www.firewind.gr
http://www.facebook.com/firewindofficial
http://www.instagram.com/firewindofficial
https://bnds.us/663bll
http://www.afm-records.de

RAUHBEIN Sign to Reigning Phoenix Music + Release New Single ‘Adrenalin’

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RAUHBEIN have just released their new single, ‘Adrenalin,’ bringing the electrifying energy of their live performances straight to listeners’ homes. This latest track perfectly captures what the band is all about: raw, handmade music, relentless energy, and lyrics with real depth. The release comes just before the band embark on an extensive arena tour in November and December, where they’ll be performing alongside IN EXTREMO, whose new album features RAUHBEIN‘s lead, Henry M. Rauhbein, and KORPIKLAANI. RAUHBEIN have been on a non-stop journey, following a highly successful spring tour with many sold-out shows and a summer packed with performances. Now, as they prepare for a spectacular end to the year, the band show no signs of slowing down, continuing to keep their fans on their toes, both on stage and in their music.

Stream/purchase the track: https://rauhbein.rpm.link/adrenalinPR

The group state, “This is the first appetizer from our new album, a real banger! It’s gonna be more rocking, stronger, and more powerful – and we’re just at the beginning of a new chapter…”

Following the release of ‘Blau & Weiss,’ a powerful anthem for the German ice hockey team Kassel Huskies, through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), ‘Adrenalin’ marks RAUHBEIN‘s second collaboration with their new label. Riding high on a wave of excitement, both the band and RPM are poised to deliver even more impressive projects in the months and years to come, promising great things for the future.

“We’re proud to announce that we’re a part of the RPM family now. We could already feel their unique support during the ‘Blau & Weiss’ campaign, that’s why we’re even more excited about this promising deal with one of the top-notch players of the industry,”RAUHBEIN comment on the signing.

RPM label strategist Nils Wasko adds, “We’re very happy about the fact that RAUHBEIN have found their way from the North Sea coast to Baden-Wuerttemberg, and that they call RPM their new home. They’re a perfect example that hard work, creativity and passion pay off. Their previous success cements their sense for hit songs, and the whole RPM team is sure that RAUHBEIN are nothing but an upcoming national top act, ready to sell out big venues in the near future.”

RAUHBEIN live:
02.11.2024 DE Moringen – Stadthalle *NEW*

“Wolkenschieber” Tour – Winter ’24
w/ IN EXTREMO, KORPIKLAANI
15.11.2024 DE Saarbrücken – Garage
16.11.2024 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7 *SOLD OUT*
22.11.2024 DE Rostock – Moya *SOLD OUT*
23.11.2024 DE Dortmund – Winterlights *NEW*
29.11.2024 DE Berlin – Columbiahalle
30.11.2024 DE Bremen – Pier 2
06.12.2024 DE Nuremberg – Kia Metropol Arena
07.12.2024 AT Vienna – Gasometer
12.12.2024 DE Bielefeld – Lokschuppen
13.12.2024 DE Hanover – SwissLife Hall
14.12.2024 DE Dresden – Alter Schlachthof
20.12.2024 DE Leipzig – Haus Auensee
21.12.2024 DE Stuttgart – Porsche-Arena

26.12.2024 DE Waldkappel – Bürgerhaus (End-Of-The-Year Show)

“Wolkenschieber” Tour – Winter ’24
w/ IN EXTREMO, KORPIKLAANI
27.12.2024 DE Munich – Zenith
28.12.2024 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
29.12.2024 DE Erfurt – Messe
30.12.2024 DE Cologne – Palladium

Info & Tickets: https://rauhbein.de/#Tour

About RAUHBEIN

With a healthy dose of irony and a much-needed wink, Henry M. Rauhbein and his band take their own lives on an adventurous ride, weaving stories of love, lust, and pain. RAUHBEIN embodies the image of a tough guy shaped by life’s highs and lows, yet with a soft core and his heart in the right place. Their music, driven by powerful guitars and pounding drums, reflects Henry‘s rugged and hard-edged persona. But there’s still room for melancholy and romance, introduced through strings that add depth to their sound.

At the center of it all is Henry‘s unmistakable voice, which is truly the icing on the cake. It carries the weight of a life far from easy, warm and rich like a 20-year-old single malt whisky, yet raw and weathered, reminiscent of ancient oaks standing tall on the highlands. When these elements come together on stage, RAUHBEIN set off a musical explosion, blending Irish folk with rock, turning every performance into a raucous celebration full of energy and spirit.

RAUHBEIN are:
Henry M. Rauhbein | vocals
Godi Hildmann | guitars
Olli Schmidt | bass
Justin Ciuche | violin
Louis Schaden | drums

More on RAUHBEIN:
rauhbein.de | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | RPM

OUR HOLLOW OUR HOME Release New Single ‘The Worst In Me’

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Photo Credit: Oli Duncanson

Southampton metalcore juggernaut Our Hollow, Our Home have released their newest single ‘The Worst In Me’, another glimpse of their upcoming album – their last – Hope & Hell (27th September, Arising Empire). 

The latest single returns to their roots with a dynamic and intense sound, spotlighting the raw emotional depth and technical prowess that the band is known for. This release is a stark contrast to their more subdued tracks, offering listeners a powerful, cathartic experience that reaffirms their status in the metalcore scene.

The single will be available on their forthcoming album Hope & Hell, available as CD and limited coloured vinyl – and is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Pre-order Hope & Hell here: https://arisingempire.com/hopeandhell

The level of relatability, coupled with their relentless touring with the likes of A Day To Remember, Asking Alexandria and Blessthefall and high profile slots at festivals like Graspop, Nova Rock, Summerblast and Jera On Air, has seen the band command an ever growing army of highly dedicated followers; they have over 115,000 monthlies and 50M streams on Spotify, have been viewed over 9 million times on Youtube and have over 29,000 Instagram followers and 107,000 on Facebook and 2017’s debut album Hartsick reached the top spot of the Itunes chart for rock and metal in the UK, as well as placing in the top ten in the USA, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Italy and Germany.
 
They were also boosted by their hugely popular cover of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ in 2017, which was picked up by BBC Radio One’s Greg James and subsequently topped the iTunes UK rock and metal chart, and racked up over 300,000 plays on YouTube on its first week of release.
 
For a band who have handled their own operations internally without the help of major label or industry backing till today, that is a mightily impressive number, and testament to the devotion Our Hollow, Our Home have to their craft. But it’s more than just the numbers that are impressive, it’s the way in which those people have connected with the band. Be it their lyrical content, their staunchly DIY approach, their high energy live shows or their down to earth attitude, Our Hollow, Our Home have connected with their audience in a way that cannot be forced or faked.

Our Hollow, Our Home are:
Gaz | vocals
Tobias | guitar/vocals
James | guitar
Matt | bass
Kieran | drums

Our Hollow, Our Home online:
https://www.facebook.com/ourhollowourhome
https://www.instagram.com/ourhollowourhomeuk
https://www.tiktok.com/@ourhollowourhome
https://twitter.com/ohohofficialuk
https://hollowsupply.co/

VICTORY Release ‘Tonight We Rock’ Lyric Video, New Studio Album Out Now

Posted by metalshockfinland on September 15, 2024
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Iconic hard rock band VICTORY celebrates the release of their brand new, critically-acclaimed studio offering ‘Circle Of Life’, that is out now on AFM Records! Order your copy of this must-have banger at: https://victory.bfan.link/circle-of-life

A lyric video for their latest single, “Tonight We Rock”, is now premiering here:

Naturally, the excellent reputation of a successful hard rock act such as VICTORY is based – among other things – on the superb achievements of their long-standing career. The early days of the Hanover-based group date back to the 1980s and include immortal album classics and successful tours around the globe. However, none of this would account for much or would indeed be classed as anything but nostalgia if their present accomplishments weren’t on a par with the band’s impressive past. 

‘Circle Of Life’ sees the five-piece surrounding guitarist Herman Frank not only effortlessly build on earlier feats, but also sounds stronger than ever. Frank recently described the release with its first-rate production as “even more grown-up and mature than its predecessor, we’ve taken the new songs to a whole new level in every respect.” He knows what this optimised performance is due to: “The group operates as a tight unit, based on the experience of the many live shows we’ve played together. ‘Circle Of Life’ brings together what has grown together and belongs together.” ‘

All of the ten new album tracks were recorded by Herman Frank together with vocalist Gianni Pontillo, rhythm guitarist Mike Pesin, bassist Malte Frederik Burkert and drummer Michael Stein at Hanover’s famous Horus Sound Studios, featuring a mix courtesy of sound engineer Arne Neurand.

The album title and matching cover artwork, into which graphic designer Oleg (Voodoo) Shcherbakov has incorporated a philosophical “maths problem” by German artist Rune Mields, also deserve an explanation: They’re about the cycle of life mentioned in the moniker and what people leave behind at the end of their earthly existence. As far as Herman Frank is concerned, it’s pretty obvious that ‘Circle Of Life’ will be VICTORY’s powerful statement for posterity which their fans will continue to enjoy. He says: “For us, this recording is also the perfect ticket for even more and even more passionate Victory concerts.” Rest assured that there will be plenty of those in autumn 2024 and early 2025, find all upcoming dates listed below, with many more to follow!

‘Circle Of Life’ Tracklist:
01.Tonight We Rock

  1. American Girl
  2. Count On Me
  3. Surrender My Heart
  4. Unbelievable World
  5. Moonlit Sky
  6. Falling
  7. Money
  8. Reason To Love
  9. Virtual Sin

VICTORY Live:
26.09.2024 – GER – Dortmund, Musiktheater Piano
27.09.2024 – GER – Bensheim, Musiktheater Rex
28.09.2024 – GER – Trier, Mergener Hof
29.09.2024 – GER – Munich, Backstage
02.10.2024 – GER – Gera, Comma
03.10.2024 – GER – Regensburg, Eventhall Airport
04.10.2024 – CH – Biberist, P9
06.10.2024 – GER – Nuremberg, Hirsch
16.01.2025 – GER – Siegburg, Kubana Live Club*
17.01.2025 – GER – Munich, Backstage*
18.01.2025 – GER – Glauchau, Alte Spinnerei*
23.01.2025 – GER – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann*
24.01.2025 – GER – Hamburg, Markthalle*
25.01.2025 – GER – Andernach, JUZ Live Club*
26.01.2025 – CH – Pratteln, Z7 Konzertfabrik*
30.01.2025 – GER – Nuremberg, Hirsch*
31.01.2025 – GER – Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal*
01.02.2025 – GER – Memmingen, Kaminwerk*
02.02.2025 – GER – Mannheim, 7erClub*
06.02.2025 – GER – Berlin, Hole 44*
07.02.2025 – GER – Neuruppin, Kulturzentrum*
08.02.2025 – GER – Essen, Turock*

(* w/ Grave Digger)

VICTORY is:
Gianni Pontillo (Vocals)
Herman Frank (Guitar)
Mike Pesin (Guitar)
Malte Frederik Burkert (Bass)
Michael Stein (Drums)

For More Info Visit:
https://www.victory-band.com
https://www.facebook.com/victorybandofficial
https://www.instagram.com/victorybandofficially
https://victory.bfan.link/circle-of-life