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SOULS OF DIOTIMA Announce New Album + Reveal First Intriguing Details

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 22, 2024

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Italian female fronted metallers SOULS OF DIOTIMA are excited to announce that their fifth new full-length album is already in the works!

Fabio “The Black Mask” Puddu, band’s guitarist reveals the first interesting details:
“We felt the need to give a new breath of fresh air to our genre, trying to make it more modern with dark sounds, full of power and lower tunings, without abandoning our stylistic imprint which is the one that allowed the band to earn an important place in the panorama of the world metal scene!! We are constantly working on the composition of new songs even before entering the studio to record the latest single ‘Another Day in Paradise’ by our producer Oscar Nilsson!! We already have some tracks ready and we are really satisfied with the work done so far.. we can’t wait to finish the album to leave you speechless!!”

More information to be revealed soon, stay tuned!

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Souls of Diotima is a band with a unique style, characterized by recognizable elements of traditional, progressive and symphonic metal, as well as unconventional elements, woven musically in a new and highly expressive way. The band’s music engages all the senses and conveys a feeling similar to watching an epic film, creating strong visual scenes and almost tangible mental images. The defining characteristic of Souls of Diotima is its style, which recalls Mediterranean atmospheres and traditions. In fact, the band hails from Sardinia, an island in the center of the Mediterranean Sea. This makes its sound and style unique and recognizable.

The band has participated in tours and festivals abroad, headlining and sharing the stage with bands such as Obituary, Hatebreed, Stratovarius, Vision Divine, Dgm, Folkstone, Saurom and others. Souls of Diotima have also worked with many of Europe’s top producers, including Jens Bögren and Oscar Nilsson, who is their current producer. In 2017, the Souls of Diotima founded a record label in London: “Diotima Records Music Management LTD,” and the following year the band with the new label created and participated as headliners in the first edition of the “Diotima Metal Fest” held in downtown Paris in order to raise funds for Parkinson’s research. Soon the band will announce new dates and a new tour, while waiting to re-enter the studio for the production of their fifth album.

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Earlier this year, SOULS OF DIOTIMA released their surprise single for Phil Collins’ ‘Another Day In Paradise’, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their artistic career!

These are the band’s words about the single: “This single is a kind of bonus and will not be contained in our next album, so it is a stand-alone release just to celebrate our 20th anniversary and surprise our fans in the meantime when we are working on our fifth album.”

FROSTBITE Release Third Single ‘Void and Emptiness’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 22, 2024

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Following their 2016 release Etching Obscurity, Canadian blackened death metal band FROSTBITE is back with a darker and heavier album titled Relentless Grief, set for release on November 1st. After a brief hiatus during which members toured the US and Canada with other projects, the timing felt perfect to finalize the album and bring Frostbite back to the stage.

In anticipation of the album, Frostbite has released their third single, “Void and Emptiness,” now available on all major streaming platforms .https://orcd.co/void-and-emptiness

Pre-order CD/digital at https://orcd.co/relentless-grief-album

Watch/Listen to the previous two tracks below

Flagellants – https://youtu.be/f5Qh6tSkafI
Relentless Grief – https://youtu.be/p_oaFNDVsBo

Following its 2016 “Etching Obscurity” release, Frostbite is back and pushing forward with a darker and heavier album entitled “Relentless Grief”. After a couple of years of hiatus during which all members kept busy touring the US and Canada with other projects, the timing felt perfect to finalize and release Frostbite’s next chapter and bring the band back on stage.

Tracklist

Unearthing Dread
Death Omen
Flagellants
Void And Emptiness
Echoes Of Eldritch Past
Ravenous Possessions
Relentless Grief
Omnia Perit
Existence Forlorn

Max Allard: Guitars and Vocals
Stef Deschênes: Bass
Kévin Lampron: Drums

With Special Guests:
Tony Collin: Lead Guitars (Track 2,3,4,5)
Ophélie Gingras: Keyboards and Orchestrations (Track 1, 5, 9)
Branislav Panic: Lead Guitars (Track 6)
David Gagné: Guitar solo (Track
Simon Gauthier: Bass solo (Track

Guitars, Bass and vocal recording: David Gagné
Drums recording: Rémi LeGresley at The Grid Studios
Mixed and mastered by: Honza Kapák

Original Artwork by: Mark Erskine
Album layout by: Max Allard
Band logo by: Moonroot Logos

Video by Andrea Mantelli Productions
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DARKYRA to Release Third Album “Life Force” in Early 2025, Video Teaser Posted

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 22, 2024

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Australian symphonic metal band DARKYRA has announced the release of their third album ‘Life Force‘ in early 2025. A brand new video teaser can be viewed below.

“Life Force” is the third release from Gina Bafile under the Darkyra brand and the third involving drummer and producer, Garry King. Life-Force is a collection of songs based around both the light and dark aspects of human nature, It is a walk through an eclectic mind. Cinematic storytelling driven by the push pull of good and evil, the inner and outer demons, slaves to a virtual world yet there are those still willing to give it all for a Celebrity Smile.

Tracklist:

Breathe
All in Good Time
Life Force
Tomorrow Without You
Take me Far Away
Celebrity Smile
Quiet the Mind
Foot in the Grave
Leap While You’re Alive
Tested the Water (Bonus Track)

The cover art features the beautiful Raven and Dove Yin Yang created by American Airbrush Artist Fern Gadd.

“Life Force” we see it fade slowly in the sick as they slip away. We feel the vibrancy of the youth who have time and energy to play… and within our memories the fallen. Forever loved, sometimes felt as if they still remain. “Life Force” flows within us all. It is the unity of strangers across the globe, the creation of magic in the form of music. The spirit within that speaks volumes and Darkyra, abscent for some time has not forgotten how, for she has much to say….after all…THE WORLD’S A STAGE!

Featuring a long cast of extraordinary musicians and collaborators from around the globe and solely produced by Garry King (Jeff Beck/Joe Lynn Turner Tours) at La Foret Groupe in the South West of France.

Main Collaborators on the recording of the album:

Gina Bafile – Vocals, Backing vocals
Garry King – Drums, Backing vocals, Production
Gus Mansur – Guitar
Fab Jablonski – Keyboards / Synth
Lucio Manca – Bass

Guest Musicians:

Kristen Sanfead – Guitar (Leap While You’re Alive)
Maaz Manik – Bass (Celebrity Smile, Take Me Far)
Vinni Bafile – Guitar (Quiet the Mind)

The story about DARKYRA

Darkyra – Something special, something you have never heard before! “Upon first listen you may liken it to industry greats such as Within Temptation or even Tarja (ex-Nightwish) but in doing so you wouldn’t even come close. Very few women in the industry are able to weave music in such a way as Darkyra and make music her own muse.” – EvilG, Metal Rules

Dragon Tears…

It was through the company ‘Online Recording Masters’ based in Athens, Greece that vocalist and songwriter, Gina Bafile found the musicians for what was to become her very first record called ‘Dragon Tears’. Owner/musical arranger (Online Recoding Masters) George Boussounis formed an introduction with drummer/producer Garry King (Jeff Beck, Joe Lynn Turner) and Gina’s ideas for her very first concept under the Darkyra pseudonym started to evolve.

Three additional session musicians were brought in to join the Darkyra team for the 2013 recordings, guitarist Paul Jupe, Betovani Dinelli, and keyboard player Fab Jablonski. The first Darkyra track prior to the full album release came out on an official video for the single ‘Tears by Candlelight’ in 2013 generating much interest in the full record. “Dragon Tears” a concept album based on a Gothic interpretation of a geisha like tale that ends in tragedy, love, loss, lust, betrayal and revenge, was released in February 2014.

The album built instant critical acclaim internationally as a fine blend of symphonic/gothic metal with powerful vocal performances and progressive/classic rock elements of traditional pentatonic music with an overall ‘Cinematic’ sound and feel. “All eleven numbers here are different but are very fluent and offer up musical highlights galore, too numerous to mention, ensure you keep the CD in the player to the VERY end.

To summarize, Darkyra is Dark, Passionate and Edgy and demonstrating fine vocal prowess” – Ravenheartmusic Review (6th February 2014)

Of Fools and Gold Now…

With the first record under her belt and amazing reviews it was time to set the scene and start the next stage of creating songs and music for a second follow up album and plan ahead for live shows and touring. In January 2014 even before Dragon Tears was officially released.

Darkyra had already started work on 15 new track ideas ready for an April studio sessions deadline in the historic city of Athens. With George and Garry being based in Europe plans were laid for the three with guitarist Betovani and Keyboard player Fab Jablonski to start work recording drums, guitars, guide keys and main vocal parts for what should be the most amazing and powerful follow up record.

A new vision…

By the end of 2014 and prior to completion of the new ‘Fool’ album, Gina made the decision to convert Darkyra from a studio project to a performing band recruiting musicians from her hometown Perth, Western Australia. The first ever Darkyra performance was in April 2015 where songs from both the debut ‘Dragon Tears’ and ‘Fool’ were played live for the very first time.

‘Fool’ was released mid 2015 and features the guest bass work of Tony Dolan (M-Pire of Evil, X Venom) on the track titled, Truth or Dare. With a very strong story line and searing string sections, Darkyra’s memorable melodies and passionate vocal performances throughout all 11 songs once again set a standard very hard to beat and certainly hard to ignore both lyrically and musically.

Twist of Fate…

Sadly, Darkyra’s scheduled European tour secured March 31st – April 10th, 2016, through TJ Concerts was cancelled due Gina’s unexpected cancer diagnosis and the band had put plans on hold indefinitely.

Back With a Vengeance…

In 2024, after a 8-year long hiatus, Darkyra began again with Gina’s collaboration with both International and Australian musicians for what would become her third release, titled ‘Lifeforce’ and scheduled for completion sometime early 2025.

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GATES OPEN Release Second Single ‘Preys And Predators’ from Forthcoming EP

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 22, 2024

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Photo by Tatu Neejärvi/Tatu Neejärvi Productions

Finnish death/thrash metal band GATES OPEN is set to release new EP ‘Black Clouds Over The World’ on October 4th 2024 via Inverse Records.

The second single Preys And Predators is unleashed today and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/gates-open-preys

The band comments:
“Darkness descends.
Beasts come out of hiding.
The choice is yours: are you the prey or the predator?
There is no mercy.
You can also stay silent or go with the flow.
You may be able to avoid both of these, but it’s not always possible.”

Composed and lyrics by Jere Neejärvi.
Artwork by Gates Open

LISTEN to the first single Nightmares Coming True single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/gates-open-nightmares

Black Clouds Over The World (EP 2024) Track list:

Nightmares Coming True
Black Clouds Over The World
Poison Nurse
Gates Of North
Preys And Predators
Gates Of Rock

Artwork by Gates Open

Gates Open is a Finnish blackened death/thrash metal band. Gates Open is a band founded in early 2023 by two men, the band includes Jere Neejärvi, in the role of guitarist/composer, and Tommi Manninen as singer.

The members’ united history began already in 2007 during the previous band’s time. Our band moved to the distribution of the Inverse Records label in June 2023. The first official single “The Awakening” under Inverse Records was released in June 2023. The second official single “Let The Night Become Your Guide” was released in October 2023. Our third single, by the band name “Gates Open” was released in December 2023. Our full-length debut album “Voice After Silence” was released on February 9th 2024 via Inverse Records.

New Black Clouds Over The World is set to be released on October 4th 2024 via Inverse Records.

Line-up:
Tommi Manninen – Vocals
Jere Neejärvi – Guitars, Bass, Drums

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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

THE NEW ROSES online:
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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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