MAJESTICA are back with their first new music of 2024! The swedish power metal quartet proudly presents their latest single ‘A New Beginning‘, which is the band’s first release since 2021. Therefore, the song name not only fits in relation to this, but also speaks about a new beginning and letting things come to an end. Paired with musical elements reminiscent of the 80s, MAJESTICA unleashes a new catchy tune upon their fans that puts the band back on the radar.
As if the release of this brand new single wasn’t enough, MAJESTICA have also delivered a brand new music video for their single, which you can watch here:
Tommy Johansson comments: “When Majestica finally returns with a new song it couldn’t have been a better one than ‘A New Beginning’. Not only is it a heavy power metal song with a catchy sing-along chorus, it’s also very melodic in the style of Stratovarius, 80’s rock and Helloween with some hints of Gary Moore. The song reflects on (as the title says) to start over, but also of something that comes to an end. But the end isn’t always a bad thing. It feels great to finally release some new music with Majestica again and to show that we’re back – back with a new beginning.”
“Hell Is Full Of Fire” is the new single from South Carolina hell bringers, DEMISER. The apocalyptic new hymn comes by way of the band’s Slave To The Scythe full-length, set for release on August 23 via Blacklight Media/Metal Blade Records.
The DEMISER collective features Demiser The Demiser (occult liturgic blasphemy), Gravepisser (six-stringed Satanic fukklord), Phallomancer (abysmal rhythm of death), Defiler (dismal baritone curator), and Infestor (purveyor of percussive bile). The nine-track Slave To The Scythe is a devastatingly intense slab of work; an aural harbinger of hellish intent that sees the band blend ’80s thrash, first-wave black metal, death metal, and a healthy dose of NWOBHM.
Latest album teaser, “Hell Is Full Of Fire,” is an epic tale of a demonic war, featuring the lines, “Call in the hordes, prepare for victory; The vermin Christ and his servants; Will soon plead as their blood spills; By the will of my steel.” The band further elaborates, “This was one that started with a riff Phallomancer brought to practice and we all jumped in and got it fleshed out. Lyrically, we were making up dumb song titles we thought Demiser The Demiser would write and somehow he dropped this gem out of his ass. We ran with it. We still regret it.”
Watch DEMISER‘s video for “Hell Is Full Of Fire” at THIS LOCATION.
Watch the band’s previously released video for “Infernal Bust” HERE.
Slave To The Scythe was recorded in the summer of 2023 with Chase McGuckin at Seaboard Recording Studio in West Columbia, South Carolina. “We record one at a time with scratch tracks and clicks and all. We recorded with minimal AC so it was hot as fucking shit.” The band sees Slave To The Scythe as the perfect followup to Through The Gate Eternal. “We feel like it’s a continuation of our first album and upholds the same ripping sound,” they say.
Slave To The Scythe will be available CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in “Carbureted Fire.” Find pre-orders at: blacklightmediarecords.com/demiser
For the uninitiated, DEMISER formed in 2017 with the mission of “getting big enough to get a free bar tab,” they say, with no trace of irony. The five men want to drink and play brutally heavy music. They describe the DEMISER sound as, “Fast-ripping black thrash with some dirty rock ‘n’ roll influence at times. As we’ve continued writing, we’ve come more into what DEMISER’s sound is rather than setting out to sound like a specific genre.”
The band’s influences include the likes of Venom, Bathory, Slayer, Motörhead, and Destroyer 666, plus movies like Terminator 2, Commando, and Predator (“pretty much anything Schwarzenegger really”). The overarching themes on Slave To The Scythe are essentially “hell, fire, and hellfire.” There are no ballads, no love songs – this is devilish music for devilish people that was largely written on the road.
Australian cinemetal outfit Ammify pulls back the curtain on societal greed with the captivating music video for their track “Fluffy Little Rats,” featured on their acclaimed album “Lost, Not Hiding,” released via Wormholedeath Records.
Fluffy Little Rats is a tale of greed, control, the pursuit of money and power – this rat race that leads us to a false paradise. There are clowns around to make you feel happy to be alive. Are you a performer in this crazy, creepy circus? Or are you paying the fee to keep the circus going?
Directed and produced by Peter Renzullo, the music video for “Fluffy Little Rats” is a visually stunning exploration of the song’s themes. Astonishing visuals and Ammify’s signature cinemetal soundscape create a captivating experience.
Ammify’s debut album, “Lost, Not Hiding,” crafted by the dynamic duo of Ammy Phoenix and Pete Renzullo, delves deep into the realms of CineMetal, intertwining cinematic lyrics with crushing soundscapes. Despite its darkness, the album resonates with a resilient spirit, reflecting themes of anguish, anger, and hope. The collaboration between Ammy and Pete began serendipitously in 2018 and blossomed into a full album project in 2022, despite the physical distance between them. The remote collaboration allowed for a seamless creative process, resulting in 13 tracks that challenge traditional genre boundaries. Each song is a jewel in its own right, from the raw emotion of “Evaporate” to the operatic wonder of “Grief.” With plans for accompanying videos, live presentations, and acoustic renditions, the journey of Ammify is just beginning, promising a spirited and meaningful collaboration for years to come.
Deathgrind band K.Y.M.I. from Finland releases their debut album this autumn via Inverse Records. The band’s brutal lyrics are about everyday life during the busy adult years and the mid-life crisis. The songs are a result of emotional outbursts packed into a form of brutal deathgrind.
The first single, RAATELIJA, is a story of a father suffering from a constant lack of sleep. The few mornings when it would be possible to sleep are repeatedly shattered by the relentless pet cat who wake its master in its hunger for food. It stalks and corrupts!
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc): https://push.fm/fl/kymi-raatelija – Composition & lyrics: Kalle Ylönen
K.Y.M.I. is a one-man project by Kalle Ylönen, that will in the future also produce Viking jewelry and other artistic craftwork under the name K.Y.M.I.paja (smithery). Tuukka Ojansivu, a strong supporter of the project, is responsible for arranging the songs and recording the instruments for the upcoming album LIHA. The vocal recording, mixing and mastering of the album was done by Pasi Löfgren at Inka Studios.
German 80s-inspired stadium rock band THE NEW ROSES make a triumphant return with their upcoming new album, Attracted To Danger, scheduled for release on October 4, 2024, via Napalm Records!
The band has already proven their ability to captivate a broad audience, especially with their latest album, Sweet Poison (2022), which reached #13 on the German charts, and with its predecessor, Nothing But Wild (2019), the band entered the top 10 in Germany. Over the years, they have solidified themselves as a staple and listener favorite on international rock radio, but the best way to experience their incredible and untamable rock’n’roll energy is during their famous live shows. They were not only the first German band to perform at KISS Kruise in 2018 and 2019, but they also supported the living legends on their German shows and shared stages with immortal Aerosmith, Foreigner and the German rock icons Scorpions. In 2023, they welcomed back guitarist Norman Bites and united as a quintet.
Today, the band has revealed the catchy, classy opening track, “When You Fall In Love“, together with an official music video. This romantic single is not only destined to win over a gorgeous girl, but is also sure to capture the hearts of listeners everywhere. “When You Fall In Love“ sets the tone for an album that convinces with a rebellious free spirit, timeless melodies and catchy hooks. Check out the music video below, and make sure to pre-order your copy of Attracted To Danger!
THE NEW ROSES comment: “When I wrote ‘When You Fall In Love’, I just played around with that riff and then imagined us in the middle of a live show. I thought, ‘what should happen now to put a smile on everybody’s face, but make them wanna rock out at the same time?’ After that, the song kind of wrote itself and I just had to pick it like a flower…“
Title track “Attracted To Danger” is one of the album’s absolute highlights, combining smashing guitars with a raging hymn-like refrain and a stunning guitar solo, all topped with Timmy Rough’s incredible vocals. Overall, THE NEW ROSES present a heavier, rougher side, as is evident on the stomping “Four Wheels” with it’s 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…”
Attracted To Danger Tracklisting: 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
Wanikiya Records is proud to announce the release of DARK ARIES PROJECT‘s new album, titled “Echoes Of Oppression,” available since July 15th, on all top music platforms worldwide. This work represents a significant milestone in the project’s discography, offering an aggressive and melodic sonic experience that explores deep and provocative themes.
“Echoes Of Oppression” is an album that springs from the imagination of the fantasy-scientific character Ilinx, a central figure of the Dark Aries Project. Ilinx returns with a bold, dystopian vision: imagining himself in the power of humanity and zeroing in on its cognitive capabilities. This concept is reflected in every track on the album, through powerful sounds, fast-paced rhythms and enveloping melodies.
The musical journey of “Echoes Of Oppression” is characterized by a unique emotional intensity that captures the listener from beginning to end. The project blends elements of various genres, creating a distinctive and innovative sound that reflects the complexity of the subject matter. The edgy lyrics and elaborate compositions make this album a must for music fans looking for something new and challenging.
Availability
The album “Echoes Of Oppression” is now available for streaming and download on all major music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and many others. Don’t miss your chance to discover this musical masterpiece and add it to your collection.
Check out the latest single “0%” below.
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