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INNERWISH Sign to Reigning Phoenix Music + Unveil Standalone Single ‘Cult Of The Blind’

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 23, 2024
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Photo credit: Dimitiris Marinis

Continuing to expand its territory around the globe, today Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) announces the signing of Greek outfit INNERWISH today, and to celebrate the event the Hellenes launch their brand new single ‘Cult Of The Blind.’

Stream/purchase the track: https://innerwish.rpm.link/cultPR

INNERWISH comment, “We think we can say that INNERWISH went thrashy up to a point here! It’s one of our heaviest tracks ever: it features some thrashy riffing and drumming, but it’s yet melodic through the vocals and a combination of influences that actually turned out great…at least for us! The lyrics are about the modern society where social media, ‘influencers’ and the control of media offer a reality far from the actual one. They all create a world where the important has become unimportant and lows of life become number one. As if we were in a cult, deprived of individuality and thought led to destruction.”

Joining the RPM ranks offers the group a wide range of new opportunities and makes them look even more forward to the common future which is up to a promising start with their sixth studio album which is due later this year.

Manolis Tsigos (guitars) states, “Thank you RPM! It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn, the beginning of a very beautiful artistic journey full of tales and music!”

“The stars have aligned and RPM will be the beacon of our new and excting adventures!” adds vocalist Giorgos Eikosipentakis.

RPM managing director Jochen Richert enthuses, “The Eastern European metal scene unlucky flies under radar level every now and then, but it definitely offers some real diamonds, with INNERWISH leading the way. That’s why we’re even more proud to welcome the group to the RPM family – to increase their well-earned recognition outside of Greece and to move this wrongly overseen market into the spotlight. “Ash Of Eternal Flame” is around the corner, and we’re very curious to present this infectiously melodic opus to the worldwide metal community.”

About INNERWISH

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.

INNERWISH are:
Giorgos Eikosipentakis | vocals
Manolis Tsigos | guitars
Thymios Krikos | guitars
Antonis Mazarakis| bass
George Georgiou | keyboards
Franki Samoilis | drums

More on INNERWISH:
innerwish.gr | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | RPM

GF:U + MARTILA Join Forces on New Single ‘Trace The Demon’

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 23, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Alf Wold, GF:U, Groove Factory:Unknown, MARTILA, Nils Ivar Martila. Leave a comment

Groove Factory:Unknown is Alf Wold’s (KRAKEN/ASHOWA) studio project. In early 2024 he joined forces with vocalist Nils Ivar Martila (CLAYMORDS/MARTILA) for this single release. The first song out with this cooperation is ‘Trace The Demon’.

All music is composed, recorded all instruments, mixed and mastered by Wold in his studio in Bergen, Norway. Lyrics and vocals are by Nils Ivar Martila.

Wold and Martila has shared stages in Bergen since 2007 with their different bands, but it’s the first time they do a production together, and more songs are in the making.

Song: TRACE THE DEMON
Date: Aug.23rd, 2024
Where: All streaming services

More information: https://martilaproductions.com/gfu

ALF WOLD

Alf Wold has been in rocking the Bergen music scene for a substantial amount of time. He started out with establishing Kraken in 2004 to 2014. In between there he also brought to life Ashowa from 2006 to present date.

After years of playing gigs in and out of Norway, Wold decided to make his studio project his main focus. In 2014 he started up the project called RIPTIDE, that later in 2017 changed name to GROOVE FACTORY : UNKNOWN(GF:U). With GF:U he has invited different vocals from different styles, with the main focus on metal. Wold is self-sufficient in the recording process, he composes, plays all instruments, programming and do the mixing and the mastering himself.

ALF WOLD on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JUHvBjAKYj9L8oi82iKCm

Photo by Stig Pallesen

NILS IVAR MARTILA

Nils Ivar Martila with his 31 years in CLAYMORDS and 7 years in MARTILA has set a footprint with hundreds of gigs internationally. Martila has been co CEO on the WACKEN METAL BATTLE Norway, and judge on the international battle at Wacken Open Air, Germany(2014-2022). He has been the festival organizer of MARTILA METAL FEST TOUR in different cities as well as organizing the GIGSWAP ROCKFEST.

Martila on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SWByGerf13vwyg9QeAoQr

YESTERDAZE Release New Single ‘Make My Day’

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 23, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: YESTERDAZE. Leave a comment
photo: Ingrid Slettemoen

Yesterday, August 22nd Oslo based YESTERDAZE released their fourth single from their upcoming album Sentences, and this time around they are rocking it just a little bit harder!

The beat, the bass, the drums, the vocals – on Make My Day they all seem closer to the breaking point.
Fuming with energy, force and anger. This tune will have you marching into the dawn of the fall, ready to attack all new frontiers with attitude and new energy.

Listen to the single here: https://ffm.to/mmdyesterdaze

The band elaborates: “Make My Day is the antagonist’s anthem. Our society is messed up and the world is burning – Make My Day is about leaning into the fire and embracing the madness of our superficial society. Every so often, instead of worrying about things, you want to be the problem”

As influence for this song Yesterdaze mention indie rock giants such as Muse and Royal Blood as well as heavier and more hard-hitting punk acts like Idles, Frank Carter and Viagra Boys. Something you can truly hear when Yesterdaze seamlessly combine their melodic guitars with thundering and driving bass lines and hefty drums. All tied together by the raw and almost shaky vocals.

This is not a love song – it’s a battle cry!

About Yesterdaze:
Yesterdaze are self proclaimed punch-rock pioneers who seamlessly weave together a sound that is both fresh and familiar, and leaves you with a black eye from the live pit and in your soul. Their music is a fusion of catchy melodies, relentless riffs, and lyrics that resonate with the complexities of life.

With influences ranging from rock giants like Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Biffy Clyro, to the uncompromising spirit of IDLES, Yesterdaze crafts a sonic experience which is impossible to not like.

The young and dynamic rock band signed with the renowned Norwegian rock and metal label Indie Recordings in 2021 before they released their debut EP “Act U All” late 2022.

Yesterdaze have become known for their captivating concerts, paving their way through Norway’s various venues and stages, opening for acts like De Staat. The band’s singles “Don’t Bother” and “Know No Better” quickly gained over 100.000 views on YouTube, and their last single “F.M.K.” gave the band a boost in SoMe.

As Yesterdaze now gears up for a new era in their musical journey, their story unfolds with every riff, lyric, and electrifying performance. Their debut album is set to release on October 25th of 2024. Keep an eye on them as they continue to punch their path through the rock landscape, promising an exhilarating ride for fans old and new alike.

Yesterdaze consist of:
Armann Ingthorson – Vocals
Torje Antonsen – Drums
Lars Stray – Bass
Øyvind Lunde – Guitar

More information: Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

Rock Legend BRIAN WHEAT Teams Up with Rising Star AleX to Form New Band VIOLET BREED, Debut Single ‘Awake’ Out September 13th

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 23, 2024
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Brian Wheat, the founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling band Tesla, has announced an exciting new musical venture with AleX, an emerging singer/songwriter from the U.K. The duo has joined forces to create a new band called Violet Breed, with their debut single, “AWAKE,” set to be released on all major platforms on September 13, 2024.

Violet Breed represents a powerful collaboration between Wheat, a seasoned rock icon, and AleX, a fresh and dynamic voice in the music industry. The pair have spent the last five years meticulously crafting an album that draws from their own life experiences, creating music that resonates with listeners of all ages. With honest and emotive lyrics, Violet Breed’s sound blends rich rock and pop influences, promising a unique and compelling listening experience.

The debut album, which features Tesla’s own guitarist Dave Rude on guitars, will showcase the musical prowess of the duo. Fans of both Tesla and AleX will be eager to hear the new material, as Violet Breed looks to make a significant impact on the global music scene.

“AWAKE,” the lead single, will give audiences a taste of what’s to come from Violet Breed, delivering a track that’s both musically engaging and lyrically profound.

STREAM “AWAKE” at https://linktr.ee/violetbreed

Brian and AleX are able to tap into experiences from these diverse generations, which add to the depth of the music they produce. Their passion and inspiration for music is born from a shared love for records by The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Queen, and My Chemical Romance. Influences from these bands is subtly interwoven into their music.

Over his successful forty years in the music industry, Brian has crafted an enviable music career. Performing live, author to autobiography – ‘Son Of A Milkman’ and managing the multi-platinum selling rock band Tesla, alongside side projects such as SouL MotoR and now Violet Breed. Brian has maintained an impressive consistency in the music industry over multiple decades resulting in an abundance of sell-out tours across the US and world.

Over the last ten years, Brian has acted as a close mentor and peer to AleX. Notably being a huge influence in the studio, producing and co-writing songs. His oversight has helped refine the music AleX creates and brought priceless industry for AleX to further improve his craft. With his own individual success on active rock radio, numerous successful tours and festival appearances, and constantly performing to a demanding live schedule, Brian notices the potential of AleX’s talents and commitment, and recognizes snippets of his younger self in the artist. Having displayed a unique range of vocal performances, heavily inspired by Freddie Mercury, plus a natural talent for song writing, the opportunity to form a new band seemed inevitable.

For More Information Please Visit: Facebook – Instagram

WALFANG Release New Single + Video ‘Probably Sand’

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 23, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: WALFANG. Leave a comment
Photo Credit: Camille Mortier

With their second single ‘Probably Sand’, noise rock outfit Walfang invite you to step into the shoes of total apathy. Based around the concept of not caring about the consequences of your actions, this song explores new, previously unexplored territory for the band as well as dark themes of nonchalance, despair and self-destruction. 

The accompanying music video (made by Walfang themselves) aims to recreate chasing an seemingly endless destination while already being at your lowest point. Will the protagonist ever reach a place of rest and safety? The answer is unclear, but that doesn’t mean that giving up is an option.

‘Probably Sand’, along with previously released single ‘No Season‘, only scratch the surface of the new album and its genre-deyfing, raw sound. Be prepared for an eclectic mix of sounds on their upcoming album Trigger the Short-Fuzed, which releases 8th November 2024 on Barley Records.

We do nothing but dwell on doom, knowing that our future generations will eventually perish, a fact that fills us with dread. But what does that accomplish?

Purifying, subdued, and strangely beautiful in equal measure. The themes, ingrained in the DNA of Trigger the Short-Fuzed, allude to the complex state of modern society, the fear of premature extinction, and the hope of someday living in harmony.

Each member of the band has contributed to the vibe of the record, which can clearly be heard. From the jazz-inspired drum lines to the harmonised vocals of ‘Odiel’ and ‘Burny’, to the Pink Floyd-esque break in the middle of ‘No Season’. 

Album releaseshow: 20/11/2024 – De Casino, Sint-Niklaas – w/ Ronker. 

Walfang are:
Odiel Oosterlinck – guitar, vocals
Burny Roose – bass, vocals
Taco Bals – guitar
Charlie Buyse – drums

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/WALFANGBAND
https://www.instagram.com/walfang_be

https://www.youtube.com/@BarleyRecords
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sq7265cobmLVY0wfpgUVn

DECIMATOR Sign with Wormholedeath for Crushing New Album “Til The Enemies Are Gone”

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 23, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: DECIMATOR. Leave a comment

Prepare for sonic warfare! Australian heavy metal juggernaut Decimator has inked a deal with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their earth-shattering album “Til The Enemies Are Gone”, dropping on October 4th, 2024.

Decimator, founded by Lance Holland-Keen and Mike Le Macchia in January 2021 out of their mutual love for thrash and old-school metal, originates from South/West Sydney, Australia. Despite navigating COVID lockdowns and lineup changes, the band played their inaugural live show in September 2022 with Lance on guitar and vocals, Mike on guitar, Bon Lowe on drums, and John Montibeler on bass.

Shortly after their debut, John faced a medical issue, leading to Kim Ross briefly filling in before Coen Winchester joined permanently, mastering the set in just one month. The lineup of Lance, Mike, Bon, and Coen went on to perform shows in October and November 2022. By December, Ethan Reeves replaced Mike on guitar.

Their album “Til the Enemies Are Gone” was recorded in a day session at Powell Lane Studios, Coogee, NSW, Australia in September 2023, yielding nine tracks. Originally intending “Warriors” as their debut single in 2022, the band opted for “Killdozer” as their 2024 release, featuring songs composed by a lineup that initially performed together only once.

Embracing a DIY ethos akin to old-school metal, Decimator’s album explores themes of human emotion, suffering, mental health, loss, historical references, and contemporary events through Lance’s lyrics.

The band returns to the studio in July for a double single, featuring an early composition and a new recording of “Warriors.” They plan to record a full album of fresh material in late 2024/early 2025 for release in early 2025, showcasing the current four-piece lineup exclusively.

Tracklisting:

  1. Burn The Truth
  2. The Rock
  3. Legions
  4. Phantoms
  5. Blackened Skies
  6. The Blade
  7. Decimator
  8. Killdozer

Join the Decimator legion and witness the crushing power of “Killdozer” Music Video:

The narrative is loosely based on the events leading to Marvin Heemeyer’s suicide after the “Killdozer” episode in the town of Granby. The story became quite well known and there are plenty of other musical tributes – but this one is ours and ours alone!

Decimator Line-Up:
Lance Holland-Keen – Guitars/Lead Vocals
Bon Lowe – Drums/Backing Vocals
Coen Winchester – Bass/Backing Vocals
Ethan Reeves – Guitars/Backing Vocals

Stay connected with Decimator:
www.facebook.com/DecimatorBandAustralia
www.instagram.com/decimatorbandaustralia
decimator1.bandcamp.com/music
www.youtube.com/@decimatorbandaustralia568

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