MUTANT BLAST Haunt Fans with Horror Inspired Video ‘Final Day’

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Featuring a mix of slightly older, re-arranged tracks alongside new compositions, Finnish thrashers Mutant Blast are set to unleash their new album “Soulsteeler” this coming September 2024 via Rockshots Records. The album has been meticulously crafted over the last year and a half with utmost dedication. The band’s sound is characterized as ‘Metal thrashing death’n’roll – and heavy!’. This defining style is evident throughout “Soulsteeler”, featuring powerful riffs, good melodies, and strong songwriting aimed at engaging listeners.

“The album is full of groovy thrash metal songs blasting away in high gear! It contains both slightly older, re-arranged songs and more recent compositions. We hope that as many fans of heavier music as possible will find the band and get to hear the end result!” adds the band.

Today, Mutant Blast unveils their latest single and accompanying video, “Final Day”. This track stands out as the slowest and most atmospheric on the album, yet remains intensely heavy.

The band comments:

“The slowest and very atmospheric, but at the same time very heavy song on the album. We wanted to do something different this time. This song begins with a spooky horror movieish intro which leads to stomping verses and a melodic chorus. The lyrics are also set in a horror movie environment; lost alone and the dread of the unknown.”

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4fbUIwg

Be prepared for tones of death’n’roll, thrash, and heavy metal, and a little bit of hard rock & death metal as “Soulsteeler” is due out on September 6th, 2024, and available for pre-order at https://shop.rockshots.eu/en/home/6938-mutant-blast-soulsteeler.html

Track Listing:​
1. Satan’s Pawn
2. Alone in the Wasteland
3. Into the Night
4. Black Mass
5. Final Day
6. Acid Rain
7. Mind Control
8. For the Sake of Humanity
9. Prowler (Iron Maiden cover)

More information at

https://www.facebook.com/mutantblastband​
​https://www.instagram.com/mutantblastband/

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Deliver Baroque Metal Masterpiece ‘I Can Never Die’

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Photo Credit: Francesco Esposito

Italian Symphonic Death Metal maestros FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have released the latest single, ‘I Can Never Die’, from the band’s long-awaited 6th studio album, Opera, that’s due out August 23rd from Nuclear Blast Records. Accompanied by the stunning music video by visionary director Martina L. McLean, ‘I Can Never Die’ is a crushing sonic tribute to artists and their enduring works.

Commenting on the song, frontman Francesco Paoli states:
“Memory is the strongest force in the universe, as it’s the one and only that can give us immortality. It can’t be deceived or shaped to our liking as, in the end, we are what we do and what we leave to posterity faithfully reflects what kind of men and women we’ve been. Some people don’t give the right value to their actions, focusing on immediate profit, and forgetting that our choices have a decisive impact on our and other people’s existence. Especially when you are an artist. It’s essential to remember that everything we create outlives us, it has a life of its own and, once it’s brought into existence, it belongs to everyone and we have no more control over it.
Death can occur abruptly any time and there’s no chance to change what it’s done, once we’re gone. As far as I’m concerned, one of my first thoughts when I realized that I could have died was “who have I been” and “what am I leaving behind”. I recollected my whole life and figured out how much determination, sacrifice and honesty I’ve put into art and that made me so proud that I would have died in peace.
That’s why we wrote this song, which is nothing but a glorious anthem for all those who commit their existence to art in the purest possible way.“

Director Martina L. McLean adds about the music video:
“‘I Can Never Die’ is the third video created by me and my team, Sanda Movies, in collaboration with Fleshgod Apocalypse, for the Opera cycle. For a song with such a profound and universal meaning—a true anthem to the value of art and the artist—I wanted to contribute to the visual aspect by creating an experimental video, entirely guided by inspiration, lots of different approaches, techniques, and obviously too many of hours of editing. Drawing from the infernal and chaotic masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch, but ranging through styles and times, the band brings to life infinite, hypothetical paintings. As always, my applause goes to the band, who always give their best, both in the most extreme sets and in those where everything is left to the imagination.”

Stream ‘I Can Never Die’: https://fga.bfan.link/i-can-never-die

ACT OF CREATION Celebrate “Moments To Remain” Album Release Day with Brand New ‘Agonizing Slumber’ Music Video

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German melodic death metal frontrunners ACT OF CREATION are celebrating the release of their new, fifth studio album entitled “Moments To Remain”. The album is out now on Massacre Records and available as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats, to order your copy visit: 

https://lnk.to/momentstoremain

In support, ACT OF CREATION have premiered a music video for their latest single “Agonizing Slumber”. Vocalist Jess comments: “The penultimate song – and the last one with vocals – is about insomnia and circling thoughts when lying awake in bed. At the end of the song we describe falling asleep.”

Their new offering “Moments To Remain” can be considered as a continuation of the last three ACT OF CREATION albums, but it should still be seen as a stand-alone release.

Lyrically, all the songs revolve around the theme of time, which is also picked up on the cover in the form of a clock slowly dissolving in a lake. The “Moments To Remain” album cover once again depicts the girl who was reborn on “The Uncertain Light”. Now, however, she is already grown up, sitting in front of a lake, and reflecting on life. The whole album is based on the concept of reviewing an entire day and thinking about certain topics while sitting by the water.

At the beginning of the songwriting process, the band decided not to be constrained by past successes and, as usual, began to express their current feelings and thoughts through music. In order to give the album the maximum of energy and intensity, all songs on the album were recorded directly at the intended live tempo for the first time, so that every last bit of energy could be extracted from the material, thus ensuring that “Moments To Remain” reflects the intensity of ACT OF CREATION‘s live shows.

Furthermore, attention was paid to an even finer blend of all the band’s influences within the songs, which increases the progressiveness somewhat, while transporting the listener even more intensely into their musical world. With the new songs, ACT OF CREATION have succeeded in presenting a logical and consistent further progression of the band’s sound.

In close collaboration with audio engineer Dennis Koehne, a massive wall of sound has once again been created which, despite its incredible power, always leaves enough room for the subtle nuances of the band’s signature sound. The result is an album that, despite all its complexity, makes no compromises when it comes to a powerful performance and thus invites the listener on a highly emotional journey through the musical world of ACT OF CREATION! Order “Moments To Remain” HERE!

CD Tracklist:

  1. Awake (Bonus Track)
  2. Come With Me
  3. Under Friendly Fire
  4. Egoist
  5. Moments To Remain
  6. Cry Of A Peacecrow (Bonus Track)
  7. Dying Inside
  8. Confront The Truth
  9. Lost Little Soul
  10. Beyond Reality
  11. Agonizing Slumber
  12. Into Dreams (Bonus Track)

ACT OF CREATION live:
19.07.2024 DE Weil am Rhein – Baden In Blut Metal Open Air
06.-07.09.2024 DE Barleben – Metal Embrace Festival
13.09.2024 DE Siegen – Vortex
14.09.2024 DE Frankfurt – Schöppche Keller
28.09.2024 DE Wermelskirchen – AJZ
11.10.2024 DE Trier – Luckys Luke
12.10.2024 DE Marburg – KFZ
19.10.2024 DE Ahrensburg – Unleash The Kraken Festival
26.10.2024 DE Meinerzhagen – Metal 4 Meinerzhagen Festival
09.11.2024 DE Erfurt – Club From Hell
16.11.2024 De Duisburg – Parkhaus Meiderich
07.12.2024 DE Osnabrück – Bastard Club

ACT OF CREATION is:
Jessica Nicole Kork – Vocals
Carsten Schluch – Guitar
Göksel Hamali – Guitar
Holger Fischer – Bass
Sebastian Nienaber – Drums

For More Info Visit:
https://www.actofcreation.de
https://www.facebook.com/Actofcreation
https://www.instagram.com/actofcreationofficial
https://www.youtube.com/user/actofcreation2007

A FOREST MIGHTY BLACK Release Lyric Video for Second Single ‘The Gambler’

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Italian Stoner Rock/Grunge outfit A Forest Mighty Black has delivered another intense taste of the band’s upcoming sophomore studio album, entitled “The Hedonist”, which will be out on September 6 via Go Down Records. Following the release of the first single “Birdman”, the band follows up today with the brand new track “The Gambler”.

The song is accompanied by a lyric video, which you can watch here:

Stream the single HERE

A Forest Mighty Black about the track:
“The gambler is smart and sensitive but cannot stop pushing his luck. Every roll of the dice brings him closer to the abyss until he loses everything – money, home, friends. He is trapped in a complex mental maze that endangers his own life. We took a risk when creating this song, developing unique harmonic progressions and original sound settings to enhance the story.“

A Forest Mighty Black‘s sophomore studio album, “The Hedonist”, represents the closure of a circle, compared to what was previously produced – the band experiments with new sounds, while remaining consistent with its origins. The lyrics explore universal themes concerning existence, reflecting on the complexity of human nature, society, and emotions. It’s like an introspective journey, with different nuances. 

“The Hedonist” invites the listener to consider the relative essence of good and evil, which are not absolute concepts but rather linked to the context of our individual lives. Each track represents a leg of the journey, where characters’ stories and situations have highly blurred and ambiguous boundaries between right and wrong. 

“The Hedonist” will be coming out on September 6 via Go Down Records and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

Tracklist:

  1. Animals & Warriors
  2. Birdman
  3. Mental Maze
  4. Ocean Beats
  5. The Gambler
  6. Mantra Chant
  7. The Night The Stars Went Off
  8. Grave Digger

A Forest Mighty Black are:
Costin Bursuc | vocals
Enrico Romeo | guitars
Gabriele Manna | guitars
Nicola Frigo | bass
Sebastiano Cavazza | drums

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/aforestmb/
https://www.instagram.com/aforestmightyblack/
https://www.facebook.com/GoDownRecords/

DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS Release New Single + Lyric Video ‘Day Zero’

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A few months ago, the Finnish rock band Darkness Is My Canvas was announced as a new addition to the Rockshots Records roster with the release of the first single from their upcoming album called “The End of Times” which is scheduled to debut in 2024. Today, they are excited to unveil their newest single “Day Zero”.

Darkness Is My Canvas seamlessly blends elements of rock with modern prog sounds, offering at the same time a melodious, immersive and lively musical experience. 

Drawing inspiration from the complexities of everyday life, Darkness Is My Canvas infuses their music with themes of resilience, introspection and hope.

Their latest single “Day Zero” marks a significant evolution in their musical journey blending familiar elements with heightened melodic creativity. Positioned as the seventh chapter of the album, “Day Zero” symbolizes new beginnings amidst endings. Pete Erkintalo, the band’s lyricist, describes the song as nuanced and open to individual interpretation. This song has been created spontaneously during a studio session, it showcases Pete’s emotive vocals and Panu’s intricate guitar work. At the same time the song’s compelling melodies and relatable narratives resonate deeply with listeners reflecting the band’s distinctive style. 

Two different versions of “Day Zero” will be released: one featuring an up-and-coming indie artist and another as a shortened radio edit. The song’s strong melodies, emotional depth and intricate arrangements highlight Darkness Is My Canvas’s ability to evolve while staying true to their core sound.

Listen to “Day Zero” at lnk.to/RGdDYW

For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

Darkness Is My Canvas is:
Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass Guitar
Juza – Drums

For more info: 
Rockshots.eu 
https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/
https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/

OUR NOISE Drop ‘Blackmail’ Single & Video

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Female Fronted Indie-Rock Power sensations OUR NOISE are proud to unleash their single and video for “Blackmail”. “Blackmail” is a track taken from the band’s self-titled album Our Noise, out via Epictronic worldwide.

“Blackmail” is a powerful song about shattering illusions and rising from the ashes of betrayal. With Di Santo’s soaring vocals and the band’s infectious blend of post-hardcore, grunge, and 90s alt-rock, it’s a journey from innocence to understanding, a celebration of claiming your strength. When you listen to “Blackmail” think Beck meets PJ Harvey with a dash of bombastic rock n’ roll!

“Blackmail” single is available on all digital platforms here.

“Our Noise” album showcases their amazing creative chemistry. It started with an impromptu jam session in NYC’s Funkadelic Studios, and Cornelius and Fall continued to meet up, driven by their love for innovative rock and punk. They found inspiration during walks around NYC and turned these ideas into late-night guitar sessions at Cornelius’ apartment. They sent these recordings to Di Santo in Toronto, who added bass and vocals based on their shared experiences. It was recorded in Florida and Toronto.

Their electrifying sound blends post-hardcore/punk, heavy rock/grunge, old-school funk bass grooves, and 90s college-rock. Compared to artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Nirvana, PJ Harvey, and Tool, the band’s chemistry is undeniable.

Connect with the band:
onmusic.ca
www.theonstore.com
www.facebook.com/onband.ca
www.instagram.com/ournoisemusic
twitter.com/ournoisemusic
www.youtube.com/@ournoisemusic