Grammy nominated rock band, FEVER 333, have released HIGHER POWER – a rally cry to the contributions of Black, Brown, and Asian people to the nation and call for reparations – its chorus reinforces the message of empowerment and unity, encouraging listeners to embrace and share this inherent strength. Its music video invites you to a FEVER Function, hosted in a church in South Central, Los Angeles, led by Jason Aalon Butler.
“There are no diamonds to be produced without pressure,” says Butler on the new song. “No lessons to learn without trials. ‘HIGHER POWER’ revolves around these ideas and reveres the beauty in the adversity induced magic performed by marginalized communities. To exist in a world that challenges your very existence every day to some degree is one of the most magical acts I have ever witnessed. Here is my 2:43 soundtrack offering to that act.”
Following the release of their much-acclaimed, second studio album “A Mass To The Grotesque” (released in May 2024 via Alma Mater Records),Brazilian death metal extremes THE TROOPS OF DOOM have shared a lyric video for album track “The Grotesque”! In support of their recent record release, the band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz, will embark on their first-ever European tour, kicking off this Friday in Cottbus, Germany! Find all upcoming dates listed below.
“We’re super excited for our first European tour with The Troops of Doom! Can’t wait to see how the European fans react, play in some great venues, and really tighten our bond as a band. This is a huge chance to make our mark on the international metal scene, and we’re ready to bring it!”The band writes.
“We also have a really cool lyric video for the track ‘The Grotesque’, created by our talented friend and artist Wanderley Perna. He made an amazing animation of the fantastic album artwork by Dan Seagrave. We hope you enjoy the video as much as you did the album!”
Just exclusively premiered with Powermetal.de, you can now watch the new clip for “The Grotesque” here:
THE TROOPS OF DOOM was formed in 2020, during the pandemic, by the original SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz. He recorded the albums “Bestial Devastation” (1985) and “Morbid Visions” (1986). Jairo left the band in 1987, making way for Andreas Kisser, who continues with the band to this day. THE TROOPS OF DOOM’s lineup also includes other significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, such as guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), a globally renowned graphic artist known for his work with bands like Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and many others. The vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former live guitarist for Matanza, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira, a former member of the band Tianastácia, complete the lineup.
Acclaimed by specialized media as a supergroup, THE TROOPS OF DOOM emerged to revive the classic Death Metal of the 80s, inspired by Sepultura’s early era with Jairo and other influential bands such as Slayer, Celtic Frost, Kreator, and Possessed. It serves as a time machine for those nostalgic for the golden age of Death Metal. In just two years since its formation, the band has released three EPs: “The Rise of Heresy” (2020), “The Absence of Light” (2021), and “Prelude to Blasphemy” (2023), along with their debut album, “Antichrist Reborn”, that was released in 2022 on CD, LP, and Cassette by Alma Mater Records and lauded by both fans and music press alike.
Their sophomore studio offering “A Mass To The Grotesque” was produced by André Moraes, a multi-talented musician known for his work on Sepultura’s “Dante XXI” and the soundtrack of the film “Lisbela e o Prisioneiro,” at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS. The mixing and mastering of the album were done by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, known for producing some of the greatest Death Metal classics of the 80s and 90s.
“A Mass To The Grotesque” was released on May 31, 2024 via Alma Mater Records, the Portuguese label run by MOONSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro! Order your album copy at https://bit.ly/49LaD1x
Make sure to catch THE TROOPS OF DOOM at the following dates this month: 02.08 Cottbus(D)@Muggefug 03.08 Szczecin (PL)@Krzywy Gryf 04.08 Berlin(D)@Maschinenhaus 05.08 Bamberg(D)@Live Club 06.08 Halle(D)@Reil 74 07.08 Den Haag(NL)@Musicon 08.08 Breda(NL)@Sound Dog 09.08 Doetinchen(NL)@Engelenbak 10.08 Wermelskirchen(D)@AJZ 12.08 Charleroi(B)@MCP Apache 14.08 Kassel(D)@Goldgrube 15.08 Chorzów(PL)@Leśniczówka Club 16.08 Nuremberg(D)@Bela Lugosi 17.08 Bielefeld(D)@Drumm Hard 20.08 Göppingen(D)@Zille 21.08 Montpellier(FR)@Secret Place 23.08 Almeria(ES)@The Time Club 24.08 Madrid (ES)@Revi Live 25.08 Milagres(P)@Milagre Metaleiro
THE TROOPS OF DOOM are: Alex Kafer (vocals and bass) Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz (guitar) Marcelo Vasco (guitar) Alexandre Oliveira (drums)
EARTH LUX release “Paths Of Infinity”, the second pre-release single from their self-titled debut album out on August 23rd on Metalville Records.
“Paths Of Infinity” is one of the catchiest songs on the album and emphasises the musicians’ above-average songwriting qualities. Catchy hooks are combined with a great chorus to create an absolute highlight of the melodic hard rock genre.
EARTH LUX is a new band formed by French composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Steph Honde and Brazilian composer and drummer Fred Mika.
Both musicians had previously worked together in the band Sunroad.
In early 2023, Steph and Fred decided to form a parallel band focussing on melodic hard rock, but also incorporating some 70s influences.
Shortly after songwriting began, Fred contacted his German friend, singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Voss (Michael Schenker Group, Mad Max, Casanova) to take over the bass guitar for Earth Lux.
And, close to the other musician partnerships, such as the British musician and producer Steve Mann (Eloy, Lionheart and also M.S.G.), who lives in Germany, for keyboards lines recordings, and the last member was completed by the Irish singer Robin McAuley (Grand Prix, Survivor, Black Swan and also M.S.G.).
A short time later, McAuley was suddenly called to rejoin M.S.G. as the definitive singer, replacing Ronnie Romero, who decided to leave the group to pursue a solo career.
Fred contacted another friend, American composer, singer and bassist Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen, Ring Of Fire, Uli Jon Roth) to replace Robin (who had even completed one of the album’s lyrics). So by mid-2023, EARTH LUX was fully formed and hungry for the first album.
The album artwork was created by well-known British designer Tristan Greatrex, who has already worked for Lionheart, MSG, UFO and many other artists.
LINE UP Mark Boals – vocals Steve Mann – keyboards Michael Voss – bass Fred Mika – drums Steph Honde – guitars
Italian veteran Hard Rockers DANGER ZONE will release their new album “Shut Up!” via Pride & Joy Music on September 20th, 2024!
The first single for the track “Evil” is now available. Watch the video below.
Danger Zone, one of the most popular, veteran Italian Hard Rock bands, began their musical journey in the early 1980s. After releasing several demos and undergoing numerous line-up changes, they debuted with their EP, “Victim Of Time,” in 1984 and four more studio albums to follow (“Line Of Fire” recorded in 1989 but released in 2011); “Undying” (2012), “Closer To Heaven” (2016) and “Don’t Count On Heroes” (2019).
The pandemic in 2020/21 hindered the band’s ability to fully promote their album, leading to a temporary hiatus. They reconvened in 2022, resuming live performances and writing sessions. During this time, they decided to return to a sound reminiscent of the golden era of American melodic hard rock, characterized by catchy choruses, loud guitars, pounding drums, and dreamy keyboards. This new chapter in their musical journey is encapsulated in their upcoming album, “Shut Up!,” set for release on September 20, 2024, by Pride & Joy Music.
The album’s first single, “Evil,” precedes the release, showcasing the band’s commitment to standing out while staying true to their unique style and was released on July 26th, 2024!
Brazilian horror metal band ALCHEMIA has released a live video of “Ashes”, recorded at the Summer Breeze Open Air Brazil festival, which took place last April at the Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo.
“We decided to record this video at the festival to capture this extraordinary moment in our career this year. On August 16th, we will be playing at Summer Breeze Germany and we will also be recording the show there. Two Summer Breeze festivals in the same year is memorable for the band and marks a new phase, in which we are expanding our music in Europe,” commented Victor Piiroja, vocalist and founder of the band, who is currently based in Germany.
Watch the video, captured by the Summer Breeze Brazil team, with direction and editing by Luiz Casadio (Dark Dragon Studio), below:
“Ashes” is part of the repertoire of the band’s debut album, “Inception” (2021), released in the Brazilian market by Shinigami Records and abroad by Italian label WormholeDeath Records. The album, mixed and mastered by Danish Tue Madsen, was critically and publicly acclaimed and led the band to an international tour that passed through Europe and Latin America.
The horror metal band Alchemia, which blends elements of symphonic music, and horror soundtracks with heavy metal, symphonic metal, gothic, industrial, black, and death metal, is currently producing its second album, “Become Human”.In addition, Alchemia has shows planned in China in the second half of the year and Latin America.
About Alchemia
Alchemia is a Brazilian horror metal band formed in São Paulo in 2018. The band’s debut album, “Inception,” was released in 2021 by Italian label WormholeDeath Records and helped Alchemia become one of the most promising horror metal bands in the world. The band’s music is dark and cinematic, with lyrics that explore themes such as reflection, consciousness, mental imprisonment, phobias, and psychological disorders.
Photo L to R: Simon Brierley, Vic Florencia, Andy Curran, Glenn Milchem, Sean Kelly @ Studio A Metalworks Ontario Canada – Photo credit: Jaden D
Fans of vintage Canadian melodic rock, prepare to expand your record collections. Andy Curran‘s 1990 debut solo album, Whiskey and the Devil, has been reissued as a limited-edition 30th-anniversary release exclusively through SING.
This premium release includes a vinyl and a digital package, priced at US $89.95. The vinyl package features a cherry red double 180-gram audiophile LP, including the original album remixed with two previously unreleased tracks and live performances from Vancouver. Additionally, the digital package offers exclusive extras only available in digital format- every purchase on Sing includes lifetime access to digital collectables, including the first look at exclusive content, archival images and items and high resolution audio files.
The highlight of this release is the newly recorded 2024 version of “Lookin’ For Love,” a track originally meant for Curran’s debut album but never recorded until now. Curran, alongside Simon Brierley, Glenn Milchem, and Sean Kelly, revisited Metalworks Studios with Juno Award-winning engineer Vic Florencia to bring this track to life. “Lookin’ For Love” is now available on all streaming platforms.
The album release was about digging into the archives and celebrating the decades of memories that the album created, as part of that, Andy discovered unreleased music, lyric sheets and archival footage that eventually drove him back into the studio to record an unreleased track, Lookin For Love, time back in the studio inspired a mini documentary that shares just a few of the amazing stories this record has to tell.
Andy Curran: Lookin For Love: Short Film Documentary here:
Reflecting on the reissue, Curran (the founder of Coney Hatch and Envy of None with Rush’s Alex Lifeson), shared, “Working on my solo album decades later was a trip down memory lane. I completely forgot about two songs we recorded during those sessions that weren’t included in the original release, so now they are part of this reissue. This was also my first time producing a record, which was quite the experience! Winning a Juno Award that year was the icing on the cake. It was only ever released in Canada, so I’m excited to shine the spotlight back on this one.”
Steve Harris, bassist for Iron Maiden/British Lion, expressed his admiration for Curran’s solo record, stating, “I’ve been listening to this album for 30 years and it still sounds great!”
The new package includes serial-numbered digital collectables, registered using blockchain technology to ensure unique ownership. SING guarantees fans ownership and artist-authorized proof of authenticity. No knowledge of cryptocurrency is needed —just a love for great music.
Available now for immediate purchase on SING:
Andy Curran – Whiskey and the Devil 30th – Click Here to Purchase
INCLUDES:
• Cherry red double 180-gram audiophile LPs (Original album remixed with two previously unreleased tracks, plus live performances from Vancouver) • Whiskey and the Devil Tattoo Kit • Andy Curran Vintage Tour Pass • Andy Curran Fantoons-designed mini cereal box • An 8 x 10 gloss photo • Exclusive re-print of Andy’s infamous private biker gang show ticket (VIP CARD) • Whiskey and the Devil 30th album art sticker • Golden ticket entry to win a Fender Precision Bass Guitar (Classic 60’s), autographed by Andy Curran
AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DOWNLOAD:
• All the above vinyl tracks plus two additional “studio” out-takes, newly remixed by Vic Florencia • Original 1990 record re-mastered • Music videos for “No Tattoos” and “License to Love” singles • Five pre-recorded deal demos (the actual demos that secured Andy his first record deal!) • Original track sheets from the Metalworks sessions
Curran has enhanced this release by partnering with SING for physical manufacturing and distribution. “Many of my friends in the business now control the rights to their older records, and they’ve contacted me to ask how to get it re-released. I’ve spread the word that SING is the perfect vehicle to help them put it all in one place for their fans. It’s a great scenario and very artist-focused.”
SING, founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, focuses on prioritizing fans by offering beautifully designed, limited-edition audiophile vinyl records from their favorite artists. Each SING Record includes exclusive high-definition audio and video content unavailable anywhere else.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Andy Curran on his most iconic albums,” says SING CEO Geoff Osler. “This exclusive release gives fans a unique opportunity to own Andy’s record in both vinyl and digital formats, complete with exclusive digital bonus material available for immediate download.”
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