The new album by the Greek mythology-inspired, northern German death band Rise Of Kronos, which was announced before the summer, will be entitled “Imperium” and will see the light of day on October 10th!
The band, who already gained a loyal following between 2011 and 2021 under the name “Surface”, are putting a whopping 13 new songs in the player. Look forward to over 40 minutes of dark, modern and straightforward death metal with influences of progressive, Swedish death and occasional hardcore reminiscences, packed into a bone-dry sound that was forged at Skull Tones Studio in Hamburg by Nino Helfrich (Hiraes, Dark Age, among others).
As a first taste, the song “Separate The Sheep From Goats” is now available as a digital single on all common online platforms, as well as a video on YouTube! Check it out!
Rise Of Kronos Livedates 31-01.09.2024 DE – Hamburg, Tattoo Titans 13.09.2024 DE – Siegen, Vortex 14.09.2024 DE – Ostfildern, Zentrum Zinsholz 27.09.2024 DE – Braunschweig, Kufa 04.10.2024 DE – Dresden, Skullcrusher 05.10.2024 DE – Hannover, Mephisto 19.10.2024 DE – Ahrensburg, Juki42 26.10.2024 DE – Wiesloch, Rnp 08.11.2024 DE – Magdeburg, Factory 09.11.2024 DE – Erfurt, From Hell 15.11.2024 DE – Balingen, Sonnenkeller 16.11.2024 DE – Karlsruhe, Die Stadtmitte 23.11.2024 DE – Naumburg (Saale), Tanks 30.11.2024 DE – Oberhausen, Helvete 06.12.2024 DE – Lübeck, Treibsand 07.12.2024 DE – Bremen, Zollkantine 31.01.2025 DE – Hannover, Cafe Glocksee 01.02.2025 DE – Hamburg, Logo 15.02.2025 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse
SICKRET have release their new single and video ‘Rolling with the Punches’.
SICKRET bring back 90s Nu Metal and hits today’s spirit. Nu Metal is alive and kicking – the most famous Nu Metal band in Switzerland shows this perfectly with their varied songwriting.
Hard and uncompromising: Since their formation in 2010, SICKRET have played more than 200 shows in 10 countries, impressing their fans with their hard-hitting stage presence. SICKRET perfectly combine the Nu Metal crossover and hardcore genres and show how this mixture should sound today.
With three albums, several singles and official chart positions under their belt, SICKRET have shared the stage with bands like SICK OF IT ALL, SKINDRED, BREAKDOWN OF SANITY, JINJER, DOG EAT DOG, MUSHROOMHEAD, CLAWFINGER, JONATHAN DAVIS (KORN), Ill Nino and many more.
In 2021 the band played some shows with Jinjer in Germany and Switzerland. A year later, the band played a 4-week EU/UK tour with American cult band Mushroomhead.
OHRENFEINDT are set to release the new studio studio album “Wenn Der Teufel Anruft” on October 18th on Metalville Records.
They are now almost 30 years old. While most people at this age are thinking about starting a family, a career and building a house, OHRENFEINDT from St. Paul, Hamburg are making a new album and celebrating a round album anniversary at the same time: studio album no. 10 was created at the Hertzwerk @ Chefrockstudios in Hamburg under the trusted wing of Olman Viper and goes by the friendly name of “Wenn der Teufel anruft”.
Hardly any other band in Germany has been on the road for so many years with such a high number of hits. Nevertheless, the three from the Rockstelle have by no means had enough.
OHRENFEINDT are proud of their wrinkles and have not missed a single day in 30 years. With the rock’n’roll patina of an old V8 Ami sled, they continue on their way unimpressed. In 2022, their live album “Krawallgeigensymphonie” entered the Media Control album charts at number 26. An extraordinary success for the Kiezrockers: rarely has a band achieved a top chart position with a live album. But that’s no reason to start thinking about the final spurt.
“We’re still really keen to rock the clubs and festivals of the republic. And with the new album, we’ve once again got a load of chic Roggenrohl anthems in our luggage. The first songs have already been played to our fans in spring 2024 – fresh from the live stage to your eardrums!”, grins mastermind, bassist and screamer Chris Laut. Meanwhile, riotous violinist Keule Rockt fiddles one riff after another from his gifted fingers – in the studio as well as on stage with the joy of movement of a Duracell bunny: “I have so much energy in me, I wouldn’t know what to do with it otherwise. A gym would be completely superfluous for me.”
There’s also a new Mr. Scott in the engine room. So: new with a view to the upcoming album. Robert ‘Jöcky’ Jöcks has been on tour for three years now. “I’ve already had a lot of fun at the previous shows with OHRENFEINDT. But now I’m playing songs on the album that I was involved in from the very beginning. That’s a whole different ball game.”
As always, without a net, double bottom and working brakes, but with wide legs, squealing tires and a proper rock’n’roll motorization: The lights go out – the full throttle rock goes on! Leather jacket on and fag out, fists in the air and off you go!
Always without a helmet, without a seatbelt and without safety briefs: nothing comes out of a can, everything is done by hand in the full-throttle rock circus from the Waterkant. Disclaimer: After listening to the album, you might hear a little worse than before. But you will multiply your happiness hormones. You want it too! Roggen rooooooooool!!!
TRACK LISTING Rakete Auch schon egal Wir spielen Rock’n’Roll Yeehaw Sturm Wenn der Teufel anruft Alien-UFO-Mensch-Sexperiment Südlich von Mitternacht Ich singe Dir den Blues Im Namen des Rock 1-2-3 Freifall
LINE UP Robert ‘Jöcky’ Jöcks – drums & vocals Keule Rockt – guitars & vocals Chris Laut – bass, harp & lead vocals
Continuing on her track of crushing boundaries Izzy Reign returns cracking open “Pandora’s Box” an enigmatic fusion of metalcore, alternative pop, and metal, out now from FiXT.
“Pandora’s Box” is a fusion of stability and chaos, blending synthesizers with thrashing guitars, with a dichotic vocal performance that traverses from sensual to brutal. Izzy Reign‘s aloof and enigmatic vocal style adds a layer of depth to the song, drawing listeners into the provocative and raw narrative. In her own words, Izzy Reign explains, “In this song, I wanted to bring in a wave of different emotions of instability. So i wanted to reflect that musically by adding different music styles, starting with a hard EDM drop as the first chorus, giving the ‘ignore the problems, just have fun’ vibe. and surly turning into the heavy alt choruses , which give the same feeling but more aggressive and chaotic. All while mixing in the “breaking point of feeling the truth.”
The track features a diverse array of instruments, including synth, drums, guitar, and bass, seamlessly weaving together different musical styles to reflect a range of emotions. A fusion of pop elements with metal, the track showcases Izzy Reign’s versatility and innovative approach to music. This dynamic song offers a raw, emotional journey through the complexities of mental health and personal struggle, marking the next chapter in Izzy Reign’s highly anticipated debut album, slated for release in early 2025. “I wanted to write about my personal experiences with seeing the same mental qualities that are unhealthy in myself , in others. Seeing signs in people who either have specific motive or are simply masking their emotions just to deal with what ever is going on. Regardless of the pain, still putting forward a happy excitable personality, and then most of the time, gets covered with bad life choices. ‘You don’t know me, But I know you.'”
Bold. Eclectic. Rebellious. Izzy Reign thrives on originality and thinking outside the box. Her music is nothing short of a reflection of this. Her father was an avid drummer and she grew up singing to Alanis Morissette, Jewel, and Madonna with her mother. Inspired by Enter Shikari’s music video “Sorry You Are Not A Winner” and the musical stylings of Imogen Heap, Izzy took the plunge into the industry and played her first live show when she was 15 years old. Since then she’s taken a deeper dive into production, songwriting and performing, working with a variety of artists that come through the production house she shares with producers Jon Eberhard (I Prevail, Skillet, Sleeping With Sirens) and Nick Matzkows (Wind Walkers, Until I Wake, ENMY, Attack! Attack!). Over the past four years she has released a myriad of covers, originals and music videos on her YouTube channel racking up millions of views. She has received notable attention for her popular The Nightmare Before Christmas cover of “This Is Halloween”, which has over 10 million streams across Spotify and YouTube along with 73,200 videos using the sound on TikTok.
In 2023 Izzy came to the attention of the US-based record label FiXT, through the discovery of her independent release, “Broken By Design”, which showcased a new edge to Izzy’s sound. Signing on for a multi-album deal, Izzy Reign is now set to release her debut album with FiXT in 2025.
In his own words The Anix explains, “‘Sinking Alone‘ is a nod to some of the early 90’s bands like HUM, Weezer, Failure and STP. You have these super intimate and quiet parts where it feels like it’s just the vocalist in a room with a guitar, then it goes into full-send with this explosion when the full band clocks in for work. I used vintage fuzz pedals and several overdubs of bass guitars and Fender Bass VI to get this juggernaut massive tone. Phil Collins is one of my favorite drummers, so I took inspiration from GENESIS for some of the drum parts, but this is intended to be a modern song when it comes to the lyrical theme. I find it odd that in a time where we are more connected than ever before in human history, the majority of us feel more alone than ever.”
A captivating nod to ’90s grunge, “Sinking Alone” embraces both the past era and our modern world exploring themes of isolation in a world where communication is at our fingertips. The single showcases a masterful blend of grunge, alternative rock, and modern rock, bringing a fresh yet nostalgic sound to listeners worldwide. The Anix‘s ability to translate emotional depth through haunting melodies and intricate guitar work coupled with his engaging vocal performance and compelling lyrics creates an emotional journey for the listener, reflecting the complexities of modern solitude.
The Anix is the alternative / electronic-rock project of Los Angeles artist/producer Brandon Smith. Known for pushing creative boundaries with his genre-blending mix of alternative rock with dark melancholic undertones drenched in an array of synthesizers, The Anix’s music has captured the attention of global editorial curators with prominent features across official playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Yandex Music, and more. The Anix has received press support from outlets like Revolver, Substream, and Outburn magazines as well as features in TV and video game franchises including Call of Duty, Destiny, Mass Effect, and WWE.
Norwegian metalcore band ATENA is back with new music and exciting news for their fans! On August 23rd, the band will release their long-awaited new song, “Full Force to the Heart”, and prepare for two extensive international tours this fall.
After the success of their latest album “Subway Anthem”, ATENA felt it was time for a musical renewal. They wanted to explore new territories within rhythms and breakdowns. The result? The powerful single “Full Force to the Heart”, which gives an exciting preview of the band’s future sound.
“After completing our last album ‘Subway Anthem’, we felt we were done with that sound and wanted to try something new,” says the band. “We’ve had a lot of fun finding new approaches and writing styles.”
With this song, ATENA takes their unique metalcore expression to new heights. Fans can expect an energetic, powerful, and innovative experience, showcasing the band’s ability to continually renew and experiment.
On September 12, 2024, ATENA embarks on a tour alongside renowned bands One Morning Left, Cabal, and Aviana. This tour, called the “Nordic Invasion Tour”, will take them through 9 dates in Scandinavia and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all metalcore fans. Right after thistour ends, ATENA will continue on a new European tour with Dead Like Juliet and Awake the Dreamer.
About ATENA With five albums to their name, ATENA has established itself as a leading force in Norwegian metalcore. Their unique combination of heavy guitars, electronic elements, and urban references has earned them a solid fanbase and international recognition. ATENA draws deep inspiration from classic metalcore and hip-hop, and their love for heavy riffs shines through in their music, which often explores the darker sides of life.
“Atena’s willingness to push boundaries needs to be applauded” – Metal Hammer UK
“Grand metalcore with deep nods to British bands like Bring Me the Horizon and Architects” – Dagbladet
ATENA: Vebjørn Iversen Ulrik Linstad Fredrik Kåsin Jakob Skogli
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