WOLFHEART Release Ferocious New Single & Music Video ‘Evenfall’

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Finnish winter metallers WOLFHEART have released a ferocious new single, ‘Evenfall,’ off their highly-anticipated album “Draconian Darkness,” to be released on September 6, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Hard-charging, memorable riffs lead into a soaring, strikingly melodic chorus, with clean vocals layered under roaring harshes. The song recalls the band’s more stripped-down roots, but with renewed energy that propels the band forward into a new era.

The band comment, “‘Evenfall’ is the most guitar/riff driven and also least symphonic song on the album and creates a perfect link to the old-school WOLFHEART material from the first two albums. With all this energy compressed into four minutes, it is a guaranteed addition to the set list for our Euro tour in November.”

Stream/purchase the track: https://wolfheart.rpm.link/evenfallPR

Pre-order “Draconian Darkness” in your preferred physical format [CD-digipak or coloured vinyl], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to instantly receive ‘Evenfall’ and ‘Grave’ instantly now, here: https://wolfheart.rpm.link/draconiandarknessPR.

The opus was recorded at Deep Noise Studios and produced, mixed and mastered by the band’s long-time collaborator Saku Moilanen; its artwork was crafted by Nikos Stavridakis (VisionBlack).

More from “Draconian Darkness”:
‘Grave’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn1O6aaRMIY
‘Grave’ OFFICIAL VOCAL/GUITAR PLAY-THROUGH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PlAENZ78ME
‘Grave’ OFFICIAL DRUM PLAY-THROUGH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-l5k5FsIfs

Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated and listen to ‘Evenfall’ along with other new tracks in the “RPM New Releases” playlist on Spotify. Subscribe here: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR.

Artwork by Nikos Stavridakis / VisionBlack

WOLFHEART live:

19.07.2024 PT Vila Nova de Famalicão – Laurus Nobilis *NEW*
09.08.2024 FI Helsinki – Hellsinki Metal Festival
30./31.08.2024 DE Tennenbronn – Metalacker

“Draconian Darkness Over Finland 2024”
+ supports
06.09.2024 FI Kuopio – Sawohouse Underground
07.09.2024 FI Pori – MonoMassive
13.09.2024 FI Tampere – Olympia-kortteli
14.09.2024 FI Turku – Utopia-klubi
20.09.2024 FI Lahti – Finlandia-klubi
21.09.2024 FI Oulu – Kantakrouvi
27.09.2024 FI Helsinki – Korjaamo
28.09.2024 FI Jyväskylä – Lutakko
11.10.2024 FI Vaasa – Kulttuuritalo Fanny
12.10.2024 FI Mikkeli – Kulttuuritalo Tempo

“Endtime Signals” – European Tour 2024
w/ DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, HIRAES
Presented by Metal Hammer, musix, metal.de, powermetal.de, eventim & Decibel Touring
31.10.2024 DE Berlin – Astra
01.11.2024 CZ Prague – MeetFactory
02.11.2024 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
03.11.2024 DE Cologne – Live Music Hall
05.11.2024 UK London – O2 Academy Islington
06.11.2024 NL Eindhoven – Effenaar
07.11.2024 DE Munich – Backstage
08.11.2024 CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
09.11.2024 BE Kortrijk – Hell’s Balls Belgium
10.11.2024 FR Paris – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
11.11.2024 FR Toulouse – Le Bikini
13.11.2024 ES Barcelona – Salamandra
14.11.2024 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem
15.11.2024 ES Madrid – Shôko
16.11.2024 ES Santander – Escenario
18.11.2024 FR Villeurbanne – La Rayonne
19.11.2024 DE Lindau – Club Vaudeville
20.11.2024 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
21.11.2024 AT Vienna – Arena
22.11.2024 DE Karlsruhe – Substage
23.11.2024 DE Weissenhäusser Strand/Ostsee – Metal Hammer Paradise
24.11.2024 DK Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
26.11.2024 NO Oslo – Vulkan Arena
28.11.2024 SE Stockholm – Fryshuset Klubben
29.11.2024 SE Örebro – Club 700
30.11.2024 SE Gothenburg – Filmstudion

Info & tickets: https://www.wolfheartmetal.com/

About WOLFHEART

Originated by hardworking multi-instrumentalist Tuomas Saukkonen (BEFORE THE DAWN, BLACK SUN AEON etc.), WOLFHEART stand for a unique combination of sinister atmosphere and intense Northern European metal. Their music is based on sheer strength and poetic depth what generated much appreciation for their work within the worldwide metal community. While WOLFHEART‘s art is mainly inspired by their Finnish surrounding, their albums tell eclectic stories connecting nature and human feelings, and with each and every album, they’ve managed to extend their artistic horizon and to give even more utterance to their music.

WOLFHEART are:
Tuomas Saukkonen | vocals, guitars
Vageliss Karzis | guitars, vocals
Lauri Silvonen | bass, vocals
Joonas Kauppinen | drums

More on WOLFHEART:
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Pretoria’s CRASH AND THE VOID Release Electrifying New Single ‘Love Me To Death’

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Heavy rock powerhouse Crash and the Void, renowned for their thrilling blend of raw rock and roll with the flair of B-grade horror and sci-fi, is excited to announce the release of their latest single, Love Me To Death via Mongrel Records. Emerging from the vibrant rock scene of Pretoria in 2019, the band is fronted by the dynamic Schutte brothers – Marius, a powerhouse vocalist with a music theory degree, and Lumar, a renowned session drummer. They are joined by the fiery guitar work of Waldo Van Der Linde and the dynamic bass and sound engineering of Dillon Van Heerden.
 
Love Me To Death draws inspiration from the complex intersections of love and hate, exploring the intensity and duality of these emotions. “The track is inspired by unconventional love, specifically how passion can swing both ways,” explains Marius Schutte. “It captures the fear and exhilaration experienced when you encounter these powerful feelings for the first time.”

The message of Love Me To Death is clear: love is multifaceted, encompassing both terror and bliss. “Humans aren’t designed to love in just one way,” Marius continues. “Love can be terrifying yet sweet, sometimes both at the same time.”

Buy and stream the single at https://orcd.co/love-me-to-death

The creation of the song marked a departure from the band’s usual approach. “This track was written to incorporate a different sound than our usual Crash and the Void style,” Marius shares. “We aimed for simplicity, focusing more on the vibe and vocals rather than layering numerous moving parts.”
 
Recording the track was an intimate and in-house affair, taking place in the home studios of Marius Schutte and Waldo Van Der Linde. “The entire process, including mastering, mixing, and recording, was done ‘in the box’,” adds Waldo. This approach ensured a cohesive and polished final product that stays true to the band’s vision.
 
Love Me To Death can be described in just five words: “Love exists in many forms.” This single promises to resonate with fans and newcomers alike, delivering the energy and raw emotion that Crash and the Void is known for.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/crashandthevoid

Finnish NOBODY to Release New EP “Neurotic Age” on August 15th, First Single + Music Video ‘Stronger Than Dead’ Out Now

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Finnish one-man dark folk band Nobody is set to release a new EP Neurotic Age on August 15th 2024 via Inverse Records. The first and only single Stronger Than Dead is released today and music video is available below.

The man behind Nobody, Tuomas Kauppinen comments the single:
“Stronger than dead is an account of madness and murder that took place decades ago but still resonates among the angry youth who have grown disenfranchised with the status quo, and about the ability of sociopathic narcissists to control such people according to their own murderous strategies.” 

Listen to Stronger Than Dead on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/nobody-stronger – Cover art by: Don Artvaara

Neurotic Age EP is mixed by Jaakko Luomanen (ex-Lähiöbotox)

Track list:

  1. Stronger Than Dead
  2. Bullies
  3. Dwarves of Bremen
  4. Godslayer

Cover art by: Don Artvaara

Line-up:
Tuomas Kauppinen – vocals, guitars, bass & drums

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KISSIN’ DYNAMITE Debut at #1 on the Official German Album Charts for the First Time

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Stadium rockers KISSIN’ DYNAMITE top the Official German Album Charts and celebrate their first ever #1 album, fittingly titled Back With A Bang! Having previously hit the Official German Album Charts at #2 with their 2022 offering Not The End Of The Road and regularly topping the Rock Radio Airplay Charts with their singles, the band now takes the next step!
 
With a brand-new #1 charting record under their belts and a fast-selling world tour on the horizon in autumn 2024, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are back and better than ever, taking their mission of bringing back stadium rock to all new heights.

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE states:
“ Friends, we did it together! :gesicht_mit_zurückgehaltenen_tränen:
We hold the number #1 award of the official German album charts in our hands! :champagner: We dedicate this award to all of you out there! :herz: We’re all setting an example for real rock music together! :gitarre:Rock is NOT dead, as some claim. We are all proof of that! :feuer:17 years you have been loyally by our side and this trophy is the result of this great journey! You were the reason, you are the reason and you will always be the only reason why we make music. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for your incredible support!Yours,
Hannes, Ande, Jim, Steffen and Sebbes :kuss::feuerwerkskörper:And now: RAISE YOUR GLASS!!! :partygesicht::anstoßen:#kissindynamite #backwithabang #bringbackstadiumrock“

Get Your Copy of Back With A Bang NOW

Tracklisting Back With A Bang:
1             Back With A Bang
2             My Monster
3             Raise Your Glass
4             Queen Of The Night
5             The Devil is A Woman
6             The Best Is Yet To Come
7             I Do It My Way
8             More Is More
9             Iconic
10           Learn To Fly
11           When The Lights Go Out
12           Not A Wise Man

German stadium rockers KISSIN’ DYNAMITE return with their eighth full-length, the aptly entitled Back With A Bang! Founded as a teenage school band in 2007 and equipped with an authentic 80s stadium rock attitude, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have performed at countless major festivals internationally, opened for acts such as L.A. rockstars Mötley Crüe and played massive sold-out headline tours.
 
KISSIN’ DYNAMITE’s booming career has seen several high chart entries, resulting in the first ever #1 entry with Back With A Bang, after the latest studio album and Napalm Records debut Not The End Of The Road (2022) climbing to #2 on the Official German Album Charts. Moreover, the rock formation’s catchy hits have made it to #1 on the Rock Radio Airplay Charts several times, and the multi-million-times streamed band has gained over a million views on each of their most popular music videos.

KISSIN‘ DYNAMITE World Tour 2024:
w/ Massive Wagons
04.10.24 DE – Munich / TonHalle
05.10.24 DE – Cologne / E-Werk
06.10.24 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
08.10.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Blue Stage
09.10.24 AT – Vienna / Szene Wien
11.10.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
12.10.24 CZ – Brno / Sono Centrum
13.10.24 DE – Berlin / Kulturbrauerei Kesselhaus
25.10.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
26.10.24 DE – Geiselwind / Music Hall
27.10.24 NL – Enschede / Metropol, HJ Zaal
29.10.24 FR – Paris / Trabendo
30.10.24 FR – Villeurbanne / La Rayonne
01.11.24 BE – Antwerp / Trix
02.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36
17.11.24 JP – Osaka / The Live House Soma
18.11.24 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya WWW
28.12.24 DE – Balingen / Volksbank Messe
 
Festivals:
28.07.24 DE – Bremen / Seebühne rockt
23.08.24 DE – Haddeby / Baltic Open Air
25.08.24 PT – Pindelo Dos Milagres / Milgare Metaleiro

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are:
Hannes Braun – vocals
Ande Braun – guitar
Jim Müller – guitar
Steffen Haile – bass
Sebastian Berg – drums
 
KISSIN‘ DYNAMITE online:
HOMEPAGE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
NAPALM RECORDS

DOG EAT DOG to Re-Release Long Lost Studio Album “Walk With Me” on September 20th

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DOG EAT DOG‘s album “Walk With Me”, released by Nuclear Blast in 2006, is an impressive testament to the band’s creative power and musical versatility. Although it was only available for a short time, it has left a lasting impression and is one of the hidden gems of rock music.

Dog Eat Dog, known for their innovative blend of rock, punk and funk, experienced a period of intense creativity in the early 2000s. After several successful albums and tours, the band decided to create an album that would reflect their musical development and experiences of the last few years. Work began on “Walk With Me” and the band members spent countless hours in the studio perfecting their musical ideas.

In 2003 they found a new management company, Vibra, and came into contact with Claus Grabke. They worked with him on songs such as “M.I.L.F.”, “Hell Yeah”, “Cannonball” and “Undivided” for their new album. Marta Jandová from Die Happy sings guest vocals on the latter.

The album was recorded with a lot of passion and dedication. Each song on “Walk With Me” tells its own story and reflects the band’s personal and collective experiences. The powerful rhythms, catchy melodies and profound lyrics show Dog Eat Dog at the peak of their creativity.

“Walk With Me” is packed with energetic tracks that perfectly showcase the band’s unique blend of rock, punk and funk. Songs like “Undivided” and “Walk With Me” are bursting with dynamics and showcase the band’s musical diversity. Particularly noteworthy are the powerful guitar riffs and the lead singer’s distinctive voice, which give each song a special touch.

The production of the album is first class, with a clear and dynamic sound that perfectly captures the energy and passion of the band. The careful mixing and well thought-out song structure make “Walk With Me” a pleasure to listen to, both at high volume and in quiet moments.

Despite the high quality of the album, “Walk With Me” was only available for a short time. This was due to internal problems at Nuclear Blast and unexpected legal complications, which meant that the album had to be withdrawn from the market after a short time. These unfortunate circumstances meant that many fans were unable to purchase the album, making it a coveted collector’s item.

“Walk With Me” is an outstanding album that captures the creative essence of Dog Eat Dog at their best. The combination of catchy melodies, powerful rhythms and a fascinating origin story makes it an essential part of any music collection. Now fans finally have the chance to buy this masterpiece again as a CD digipack and Ltd. edition orange vinyl – and it’s also available digitally for the first time.

The line-up of the band on “Walk With Me” was John Connor (vocals), Dave Neabore (bass, vocals, guitar), Brandon Finley (drums) and Sean Kilkenny (guitar, vocals). The album was recorded at Claus Grabke Studios, Gütersloh, Germany and produced by Claus Grabke and Dog Eat Dog.

“Walk With Me” Track Listing

  1. Showtime
  2. Hell Yeah!
  3. Undivided
  4. M.I.L.F.
  5. Walk With Me
  6. All Night
  7. ESB
  8. My Frustration
  9. Summertime
  10. Cannonball
  11. Dark Secret
  12. Fun Lovin

Tourdates

25.09.2024 CZ Prag Palac Akropolis
26.09.2024 AT Wien Flex
27.09.2024 CZ Ostrava Barrak
28.09.2024 PL Warsaw Progresja
29.09.2024 PL Wroclaw A2
01.10.2024 DE Hamburg Kaiserkeller
02.10.2024 DE Bochum Rockpalast
03.10.2024 NL Tilburg 013
04.10.2024 FR Paris La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
05.10.2024 BE Hasselt Bootstraat
06.10.2024 CH Langenthal Old Capitol
08.10.2024 DK Kopenhagen Pumpehuset
09.10.2024 DE Berlin SO 36
10.10.2024 DE München Backstage
11.10.2024 DE Freiburg Crash
12.10.2024 DE Köln Essigfabrik

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Michael Sweet: “We’ve evolved, we’re not the Stryper of 86, this is Stryper 2024”

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The Metal Voice recently spoke to Front man Michael Sweet of Stryper about the bands upcoming studio album ‘When we were kings’ which will be released on Sept 13, 2024 via Frontiers Records.

Excerpts for the chat
When asked about the new studio album
“We really listen to the fans. I like to post questions and get fan response and not only get it but actually give the fans what they want. Let’s face it, if it wasn’t for the fans no band would have a career. The fans make you who you are. It’s a balancing act trying to appease the fans and appease yourself. It’s really difficult. We want to please the fans and we want to please ourselves, so we want to feel good about the music and be happy too. We’ve evolved. We’re not the Stryper of 86 we never will be ever again and we’re not ashamed of that. We just won’t be that. We’re a new band. Now this is Stryper 2024 and hopefully everyone’s still on board and there’s new people coming on board now with the new sound. There’s little bits of modern music in there you can hear the little things here and there but not too much. We’re not a modern rock band we don’t want to be but we want to step into 2024 and not sound like 1986 again. “

 When asking some people not liking his voice
“There are still the haters out there that don’t like my voice or who say my voice is demonic (laughs) and that’s ok. I understand I have a very interesting voice, it’s very unique. Love it or hate it, that’s fine. If you don’t like it I get it. If I was not in Stryper I might hate my voice too. It’s very operatic, it’s very over dramatic Not everyone loves Dio’s voice either. I have friends that can’t stand Dio’s voice because they thought he was over dramatic and I’m like to each his own. I have friends that can’t stand Rob Halford’s voice. They can’t listen to Priest because of his voice. I get it but I’m not here to please everybody I’m here to please the fans. I’m here to please myself and at the end of the day I’ve been successful and nobody can take that away from me.” 

When asked if the new album is the best Stryper album of all time?
“Here’s the thing, I do. I absolutely do and I’ll tell you why I do because I really believe that it is. Here’s the deal, when I listen to this latest Stryper album I’ll go back and listen to older Stryper albums. I’ll listen to something from ‘Fallen’ and then from ‘Goddamn Evil’. I’ll listen to something from ‘Even the devil believes’ or ‘No more hell to pay’ and then I’ll listen to something from ‘Final battle’ and that all sounds really good and cool. But this (album) has a little extra special sauce on it. I’m not sure what it is but it may be just because it’s fresh and new I don’t know but I really think that we certainly haven’t gone backwards. We haven’t gone down a step or a level. I think we’re certainly right there with all those other albums but I think maybe even a little beyond those albums and time will tell if fans agree. The goal is for me and the band to make our best album. I don’t think we have yet. I think we’re getting better as we go. I think all these recent albums blow away the past. I know people get mad at me for saying that that’s okay because those people have memories that are tied to those albums and Nostalgia that’s tied to those albums but we blew away uh To hell with the devil and In God We Trust three or four times already. 

When asked about his thoughts on how the state of Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom Bill HB71
“I don’t really know a lot about that, it’s something I’ll have to research and read up on. I do know this, just about everything else is allowed in schools right now. Children basically pledging allegiance to a rainbow flag you know, that’s okay, that’s perfectly acceptable. I mean so why can’t the Ten Commandments be in there? Why can’t the Bible be in there you know?  That’s where I have a problem. If we’re going on to allow everything else, then you have to allow everything else, or not.”