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THE NEW ROSES Reveal Exciting Title Track ‘Attracted To Danger’ of Upcoming Album

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 21, 2024

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German hard rockers THE NEW ROSES have unveiled the thrilling title track from their upcoming album, Attracted To Danger, out on October 4, 2024 via Napalm Records! “Attracted To Danger” is one of the new album’s absolute highlights, combining smashing guitars with a raging hymn-like refrain and a stunning guitar solo, all topped with frontman Timmy Rough’s unmistakable raspy voice, capturing the essence of classic rock.

THE NEW ROSES’ previous hit album, Sweet Poison (2022), quickly climbed up the German album charts to #13, following their top 10 entry with Nothing But Wild (2019). THE NEW ROSES already received remarkable attention earlier in their career when their song “Without a Trace” was featured in the world-famous US TV series Sons of Anarchy. Regular airplay on international rock radio and the band’s dynamic live performances sharing the stage with legendary acts such as KISS, Scorpions and Aerosmith have further cemented their reputation as a formidable new force in the rock scene. Place your pre-order now and listen to “Attracted To Danger” below for another taste of what’s to come!

Vocalist Timmy Rough states:
“We‘re thrilled to release the second song from our album, and we chose the title track of this record. ‘Attracted to Danger’ is a hard rocking track with a little darker and meaner vibe than the first single ‘When You Fall in Love’, so we get to show the broader spectrum of the whole album. So crank it up and let it roll…”

THE NEW ROSES’ newest onslaught, Attracted To Danger, starts off with the catchy and classy opener “When You Fall In Love”, setting the tone for an album that convinces with a rebellious free spirit, timeless melodies and catchy hooks. Overall, THE NEW ROSES present a heavier, rougher side, as is evident on the stomping “Four Wheels” with its heavy riffs, or closing track “Whiskey In The Backseat”, offering a heavier melody and dramatic audacity, like strong whiskey running down your throat. But still, the quartet stays true to their trademarks, delivering timeless hard rock hymns while unleashing a fiery energy and heavier touch on tracks like “Bring The Thunder”, then hitting differently when Timmy Rough presents the full range of his vocal skills on “This Heart”. Next, “Spirit Of A Rebel” creates a lighter atmosphere and invites listeners to celebrate life together under the sun. There’s room for calmer and more emotional sounds as “Natural Born Vagabonds” creates an authentic bonfire-like atmosphere. A more romantic side manifests often in the lyrics, but culminates in the deeply moving “Hold Me Up” – a duet with Scotland-based lead singer Gill Montgomery (The Hot Damn, The Amorettes). As her soft voice melts tenderly with Timmy’s rough timbre, the track succeeds as an emotional masterpiece of a rock ballad, marking a romantic ending to a wild love story. The album is wrapped up by a cover version by Neil Young’s iconic hit single “Rockin’ In The Free World”, making it their very own – and by that claiming their rightful place in the upper echelons of the international hard rock scene!

Attracted To Danger is an outstanding hard rock album providing everything the band is loved and appreciated for: catchy sounds, true rock anthems, authentic emotions and an incredible rock’n’roll energy that can only be delivered by THE NEW ROSES. Get ready for an outstanding highlight as the Germans turn the intensity up to 11 and beyond, taking no time to rest and delivering a more explosive and rebellious sound than ever before!

THE NEW ROSES on their new album:
“I think ‘Attracted To Danger’ has everything a good rock & roll record needs. We tried to show the whole spectrum of rock & roll emotions. Good times, hard times, the traditional road vibe, a ballad and some harder riffs. So If you wanna have a rock & roll party this record is the soundtrack for it…”

Pre-Order Your Copy of Attracted To Danger NOW

Tracklisting Attracted To Danger:
1. When You Fall In Love
2. Natural Born Vagabonds
3. Attracted To Danger
4. Four Wheels
5. Bring The Thunder
6. This Heart
7. Hold Me Up feat. Gill Montgomery
8. Spirit Of A Rebel
9. Rockin’ In The Free World
10. Whiskey In The Backseat

THE NEW ROSES Live 2024:
THE NEW ROSES “Attracted To Danger UK Tour 2024”
16.10.24 UK – London / The Black Heart
17.10.24 UK – Birmingham / Asylum 2
18.10.24 UK – Norwich / Brickmakers
19.10.24 UK – Newcastle / Zerox
20.10.24 UK – Glasgow / Garage Attic
21.10.24 UK – Manchester / Factory 251
22.10.24 UK – Huddersfield / The Parish
23.10.24 UK – Crumlin / The Patriot
24.10.24 UK – Frome / The Tree House
25.10.24 UK – Exeter / Cavern
26.10.24 UK – Bournemouth / Bear Cave

THE NEW ROSES “Attracted To Danger Continental European Tour 2024”
31.10.24 NL – Heerlen / Nieuwe Nor
01.11.24 NL – Den Bosch / Willem 2
02.11.24 DE – Osnabrück / Rosenhof
06.11.24 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann
07.11.24 DE – Bochum / Zeche
08.11.24 DE – Hanover / Musikzentrum
09.11.24 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
14.11.24 DE – Cologne / Kantine
15.11.24 DE – Jena / F-Haus
16.11.24 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
21.11.24 CZ – Prague / Club Storm
22.11.24 DE – Berlin / Hole44
23.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Fabrik
28.11.24 AT – Vienna / Szene
29.11.24 AT – Wörgl Komma
30.11.24 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk
06.12.24 CH – Pratteln / CH Z7
07.12.24 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal

THE NEW ROSES are:
Timmy Rough – vocals
Dizzy Daniels – guitar
Norman Bites – guitar
Hardy – bass
Urban Berz – drums

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ARMORED SAINT to Join W.A.S.P. on Upcoming North American Fall Tour

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 21, 2024

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ARMORED SAINT will join W.A.S.P. on their upcoming North American trek this Fall. The Album One Alive Tour commences on October 28th in Portland, Oregon and makes its way through over three dozen cities across the US and Canada. The journey comes to a close on December 14th in Los Angeles, California. Additional support will be provided by Unto Others.

Comments vocalist John Bush, “ARMORED SAINT is super excited to be joining W.A.S.P. again on another North American tour where we’ll be playing Canadian cities like Vancouver and Quebec City, which we haven’t played since 1985, and Calgary (Go Flames!!), which we’ve never played! It’s also been years since we’ve played awesome cities like Minneapolis, Salt Lake, and Wichita and we can’t wait to hit places like Little Rock, Boise, and Spokane for the first time ever!

“Alas, let’s not forget to mention amazing venues like the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City and the incredible Hollywood Palladium. Thanks to [W.A.S.P.’s] Blackie [Lawless] and the guys for taking us out again. We’ll be punching the sky every day!“

Tickets, including VIP upgrades, are available now at: armoredsaint.com. See all confirmed dates below.

ARMORED SAINT w/ W.A.S.P., Unto Others:
10/28/2024 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
10/29/2024 Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA
10/30/2024 Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC
11/01/2024 The Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB
11/02/2024 Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
11/03/2024 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
11/04/2024 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT
11/05/2024 Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO
11/07/2024 The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN
11/08/2024 The Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL
11/09/2024 The Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL
11/10/2024 Royal Oak Music Theatre – Detroit, MI
11/11/2024 History – Toronto, ON
11/13/2024 MTELUS – Montreal, QC
11/14/2024 Theatre Capitole – Quebec City, QC
11/15/2024 Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA
11/16/2024 Hammerstein Ballroom At Manhattan Center – New York, NY
11/17/2024 Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA
11/19/2024 The Agora Theater – Cleveland, OH
11/20/2024 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
11/21/2024 The Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA
11/22/2024 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
11/23/2024 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
11/24/2024 The Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
11/26/2024 Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
11/27/2024 The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
11/29/2024 House Of Blues – Houston, TX
11/30/2024 Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
12/01/2024 The Factory in Deep – Ellum Dallas, TX
12/03/2024 The Hall – Little Rock, AR
12/04/2024 The Cotillion – Wichita, KS
12/06/2024 REVEL – Albuquerque, NM
12/07/2024 The Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
12/09/2024 The Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
12/10/2024 House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
12/11/2024 Grand Sierra Resort And Casino – Reno, NV
12/12/2024 Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV
12/13/2024 The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
12/14/2024 Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA

Earlier this Summer, ARMORED SAINT unveiled a brilliant rendition of “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison).” The classic track was originally written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter and was first released by People in 1970. Additional covers include The Four Tops (1974), Sanatana (1978), and The Doobie Brothers (1989).

Said Bush, “[Bassist] Joey [Vera] came up with the idea of doing the song. We’ve always been huge fans of old school soul and R&B music so it was a no brainer. It’s got a great groove, perfect for our rhythm section, and Jeff [Duncan]’s and Phil [Sandoval]’s guitars are screaming. Plus, the cool lyrics make it ideal for the ‘SAINT style. Levi Stubbs [The Four Tops] was such a rad singer; I just tried to do him justice. I think this would make him a metal fan!“

Watch ARMORED SAINT‘s video for “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)“ at THIS LOCATION.

“One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)“ was produced by Joey Vera, mixed by Jay Ruston, and mastered by Maor Applebaum.

Preview and purchase the track at: metalblade.com/armoredsaint

ARMORED SAINT:
John Bush – vocals
Jeff Duncan – guitars
Phil Sandoval – guitars
Joey Vera – bass
Gonzo Sandoval – drums

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Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel: “Upcoming King Diamond North American Tour & What the fans can look forward to”

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 21, 2024

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The Metal Voice recently spoke to Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel about the two classic King Diamond albums, Fatal Portrait and Abigail.

Slagel also gave a quick update on the upcoming King Diamond Tour on what fans can expect.

When asked if Slagel can give any King Diamond Spoilers on the upcoming Tour
“The hope is that we’ve got something new to release (Music) before the tour but that’s really up to them getting it finished and recorded so that’s the hope. But I will tell you, that obviously he’s known for especially in the last like 10- 15 years for having these elaborate stage shows for both Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. And some of the things that he’s attempting to do on this tour just stage of production wise I don’t think anybody’s ever done before.”

He (King Diamond) kind of told me about what they’re doing and how they’re going to do it and all these Concepts and it looks like they’re going to pull it all together to be able to do all this stuff. And for him you know, I think it’s expected now (elaborate stage set up) that you need to see something over the top production wise because he set that bar. After they played that Sweden rock festival, kind of his first comeback after the heart attack and ever since then you know they are constantly raising the bar production wise and this one’s going to be some pretty insane stuff that’s going to go on production wise. So I can’t give you the details but I can tell you it’s going to be more than likely something you’ve probably never seen before.

When asked if there will be any new music
“We’re hoping that we’ll get a song or two and yes and then the record will come out uh you know hopefully fairly shortly after that, it just takes time you know it just and art takes time.”

KRILLOAN Release ‘Return Of The Heralds’ Single

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 21, 2024

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KRILLOAN have released “Return Of The Heralds”, second single and titletrack taken from the new album to be released on September 20th by Scarlet Records.

“Return Of The Heralds” – featuring Evermore‘s Johan Haraldsson & Johan Karlsson – is a tribute to the mighty “The Stormlight Archive” series by Brandon Sanderson. They swore the Oathpact to always return to mankind’s aid in face of the devastation of the Desolations of Odium, to die and live again. To endure torture in hell, until they finally would break, causing another desolation to ravage the world. Or so it was, until one man was betrayed and left to suffer torture alone in hell. He gave mankind four thousand years to rebuild, to live – for he did not break.

ETERNAL CHAMPIONS OF POWER METAL

sophomore record for the 2022 Swedish classic metal revelation;
hammering power-speed metal with a flair for storytelling and big melodic lines to get you pumping;
cover & artwork by Alvaro Valverde/AV Art Ilustracion (Elvenking, Unanimated, Verikalpa);
guest appearances by Johan Haraldsson & Johan Karlsson (Evermore), Jack Reynolds & Tom O’Dell (Battle Born) and Magnus Holmström (Swedish folk master and HammerFall live guest);
for fans of Judas Priest, Blind Guardian, HammerFall, Helloween, Lost Horizon, Evertale;

“Return Of The Heralds” will be released in the following formats: digipack CD, vinyl LP (limited 300 marbled red copies), digital

artwork by Alvaro Valverde/AV Art Ilustracion

“Return Of The Heralds” tracklist:
1 Atlantean Sword
2 Kings Of The Iron Hill (feat. Battle Born’s Jack Reynolds & Tom O´Dell)
3 Blood & Fire (Born On A Battlefield)
4 Hammer Of Wrath
5 Avenging Son
6 The Oathpact
7 Return Of The Heralds (feat. Evermore’s Johan Haraldsson & Johan Karlsson)
8 The Kingkillers Tale (feat. Magnus Holmström, Swedish folk master and HammerFall live guest)
9 We Burn
10 Beyond The Gates

Following the success of the blazing debut album “Emperor Rising”, “Return Of The Heralds” delivers yet more fast melodic tunes living and prospering in the realm of traditional power-speed metal.

The new Krilloan record is once again a heartfelt homage to the “good ol’ times” of classic heavy metal and sword & sorcery entertainment that shaped them. Epic and fierce battle hymns about Conan the Barbarian, Elric of Melniboné, “Warhammer 40.000” and those never-ending days spent in a world beyond our own: this is the conceptual foundation of the Swedish band led by guitarist Klas Holmgren, with a clear focus on a well-crafted and always well-balanced songwriting as well.

One thing is for certain: you will never be bored listening to a Krilloan album!

Krilloan:
Alex VanTrue – vocals
Klas Holmgren – guitar
Steve Brockmann – guitar
Marco Toba – bass
Christoph Brandes – drums

KNIFE Unleash Second Single + Visualizer Video ‘Metalized Blood’

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 21, 2024

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Just in time for the release of their upcoming EP, Live Leather Hounds, up-and-coming German blackened speed metal unit KNIFE have unleashed a ferocious cover of “Metalized Blood”, originally by blackened thrash metal band Desaster, together with a visualizer video! Accompanied by the vocalists of Desaster and Sacred Steel, this track guarantees the authentic sound of raw extreme metal for any metal maniac!

The band’s electrifying upcoming EP, Live Leather Hounds, drops this Friday, August 23, 2024 via Napalm Records. Recorded during the “Evil Obsession Tour” with the iconic Sodom in 2023, this new offering captures the powerful and captivating live performances of KNIFE and is the successor of the album Heaven Into Dust, which German Rock Hard described as “one of the strongest (black)-speed albums of the year”. Catch KNIFE’s unyielding live spirit during their festival run or on their “Deutschland Into Dust Tour”. Order your tickets here!

KNIFE comment the single “Metalized Blood”:
“This rendition of the true metal gem that is ‘Metalized Blood’ is our tribute to one of the most influential and best German extreme metal bands: DESASTER. This track summarizes what extreme music is all about. It is a song for the true maniacs. We are more than proud to have DESASTER’s very own Guido “Sataniac” Wissmann and SACRED STEEL’s Gerrit P. Mutz delivering shredding vocals on our version of this masterpiece! Brothers of Metal, Warriors of Steel!”

Formed in 2019, the band overcame the challenges of the pandemic and cemented their presence in the scene once more with their recent studio album, Heaven Into Dust (2023), which German Rock Hard described as “one of the strongest (black)speed albums of the year”. In the same year, KNIFE also demonstrated their raging live performance at major festival shows like Wacken Open Air and Rock Hard festival, and just impressed with their furious set at Rockharz Festival in 2024.

Recorded at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen and the Obertraubling Eventhalle Airport in Regensburg, Live Leather Hounds showcases an energetic and organic mix of KNIFE’s discography. The EP opens with the demonic “White Witch / Black Death”, followed by the swift transitions of dark, throbbing punk chords and dual tracks that sustain the tension on “Inside The Electric Church”, while “Black Leather Hounds” offers rough vocals infused with furious elements of heavy and black metal. Next track, the latest raging album title track, “Heaven Into Dust”, delivers the sharpest speed metal and is topped by the dashing punk attitude of “I Am The Priest”. The EP wraps up with the studio track and cover “Metalized Blood”. Accompanied by the vocalists of Desaster and Sacred Steel, the track guarantees the authentic sound of raw extreme metal.

Live Leather Hounds captures KNIFE‘s raw energy and relentless intensity, promising an electrifying experience for fans of extreme metal. Get ready to be blown away!

KNIFE on the release of their EP Live Leather Hounds:
“With the release of the Live Leather Hounds EP, we want to say thank you to all our fans for the support for the past five years. After the pandemic, we played many shows and met so many great people, so we thought that capturing these moments was a fine way to raise the KNIFE to the true Black Leather Hounds. The EP gives you the true raw KNIFE experience, no bullshit.

So, join the pack! The Leather Hounds are still on the prowl! See you on the road.
Ferli, Gypsy, Laz, Vince Nihil“

Live Leather Hounds tracklisting:
1. White Witch / Black Death
2. Inside The Electric Church
3. Black Leather Hounds
4. Heaven Into Dust
5. I Am The Priest
6. Metalized Blood feat. Guido “Sataniac” Wissmann, Gerrit P. Mutz

KNIFE live 2024:
Festivals:
23.08.24 DE – Wörrstadt / Neuborn Open Air Festival
31.08.24 DE – Rheinfelden / Nordrock Schwaben Festival
06-07.09.24 CH – Hüttikon / Meh Suff!
27-28.09.24 DE – Villingen / Black Forest Fest
05.10.24 DE – Gießen / Muk

Deutschland Into Dust Tour 2024
w/ Phantom Corporation
15.10.24 DE – Freiburg im Breisgau / Crash
16.10.24 DE – Cologne / Club Volta
17.10.24 DE – Stuttgart / Der Schwarze Keiler
18.10.24 DE – Essen / Don’t Panic
19.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Bambi Galore
20.10.24 DE – Osnabrück / Bastard Club

KNIFE are:
Ferli Coltello – Drums
Laz Cultro – Guitars
Vince Nihil – Vocals
Gypsy Danger – Bass

KNIFE online:
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VALKYRIE’S FIRE Drop New ‘Warrior of the Night’ Music Video & Single

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 21, 2024

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Valkyrie’s Fire are a symphonic power metal band from Nashville, Tennessee, born of true emotional passion that ignites our hearts and unlocks the deepest mysteries of the soul. The band just premiered a new music video titled “Warrior of the Night” which is the first single & music video taken from their upcoming EP album Ascension which will be released on November 8, 2024 via Eclipse Records. The album was produced and mixed by Joey Grimaldi, and mastered by Jack Kosto (Firewind, Seven Spires). The music video for “Warrior of the Night” was directed by Austin Dellamano at Weems Creative.

“Warrior of the Night is a special song to each of us because of the meaning behind the lyrics”, says bass guitarist Dave Hale. “This song is dedicated to the fans who tirelessly support musicians every night, and also to the musicians around the world who endlessly pour their heart and soul into the music they create. Just like any true warrior, the musicians fight the ongoing battle to bring exposure to their music, and the fans also fight the battle by showing their support for those musicians.” Vocalist Adam Sanders adds, “The album, and this song, is steeped in Norse mythology, and as such, the lyrics also hint at that, while keeping their relevance to the fans and musicians. Each of us fights a battle in the field of music, and each of us must remain strong and give our all for those things we fight so valiantly for.” Vocalist Bettie Floyd concludes, “Our goal with this debut music video is to reach into the hearts and souls of fans worldwide and deliver to each of them the epic power and symphonic metal that we are so proud to have created. We want to show the world that Valkyrie’s Fire is not only just a new band on the scene, but a force to be admired in the music scene among our peers, fellow musicians, and fans around the world. We truly love the music we create, and we are grateful to be doing what we love!”.

Valkyrie’s Fire are a symphonic power metal band from Nashville Tennessee, and their debut album titled Ascension, is a magnificent and unique blend of soaring vocals, blazing guitar licks, and a signature low-end bass attack in the rhythm section. This band has been hailed as the symphonic metal powerhouse of the American south, and the key word here is “power!” First, the band offers us a dual power vocalist approach, male and female, often in harmony, other times in unison, switching solos and trading octaves so effortlessly that they seem to be a unified, magical being. As for the power-guitar, the verse-tracks have enough chock-n-gravel “chunk” to satisfy the heaviest of head bangers, and the lead solos are simply red hot and blistering. Last but certainly not least, the power-bass and power-drums are just as complex and upbeat as they are lush and heavy and deep, dark and daring. Ascension is not just an EP, but more a bold statement. While many of the lyrics are drawn from Norse Mythology, which is a common trait for the genre, one cannot help but admire the record’s modern relevance, the lyrics that have us “outpacing the light” and suffering the scars cut so deep they lead to confession. Our hearts break when the band takes on the idea of emptiness, reminding us of toxic relationships and those who struggle just to live through the day. We drink and smoke and lie and rationalize, fooling ourselves into thinking there will be little cost, when it is our own “tomorrows” we have stolen from ourselves, and finally, when we fall, we must “rise up once again.” Ascension will be released on November 8, 2024 by Eclipse Records.

Pre-order / Pre-save Ascension at https://ffm.to/vlkasc

Valkyrie’s Fire tour dates (tickets & info)
October 27 – Nashville, TN @ Grand Ole Opry House (Josie Awards)
November 9 – Manchester, TN

Valkyrie’s Fire lineup
Bettie Floyd (vocals), Adam Sanders (vocals), Joey Grimaldi (guitar), Ryan Metroka (drums), Dave Hale (bass)

For more information about Valkyrie’s Fire and their ‘Warrior of the Night’ music video, please visit them on their official website, and connect with the band on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, and follow them on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Deezer now!