Danish epic doomsters ALTAR OF OBLIVION release today their new album. Titled “In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay”, the record is a concept work based on the diary of guitarist Martin Meyer Sparvath’s maternal great-grandfather Jesper Wilhem Meyer, who reluctantly fought for the German Empire during The Great War (1914-1918).
Preparations for this aural endeavour began in 2005, when the band tracked a demo version of what years later would morph into the now completed album, which was originally supposed to be the debut full-length of the early duo incarnation of the band. This album contains some of the band’s first ever creations, and in many ways, it can be regarded as some sort of Altar Of Oblivion-prototype, bringing forth and spewing out their darkest and most traditional epic doom-work to date.
During and since the pandemic, Altar Of Oblivion have been in recording mode, finishing both new and old stuff, including two full-lengths, two EPs and an acoustic album, enabling the band to take a well-deserved studio-break in order to focus on live shows from now on. A number of gigs have been confirmed for 2024, and the collective is now looking forward to hitting the stage again, heavier, older and more invigorated than ever. Time will tell if playing live is the right cure for a severe case of discoloured studio tan.
“In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay” will be released on CD, LP (black vinyl) and digital formats on June 28th, 2024 via From The Vaults. Physical orders are available via this link, while the digital version can be streamed here.
“In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay” tracklist:
1. Nothing Grows From Hallowed Ground 2. The Fallacy 3. Ghosts In The Trenches 4. Mark Of The Dead 5. Altar Of Oblivion 6. The Night They Came 7. Silent Pain 8. Damnation 9. In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay 10. Wind Among Waves
The origins of Altar of Oblivion can be traced back to 2003, when Martin Meyer Sparvath (guitars/vocals) and Allan Larsen (drums) formed a duo called Summoning Sickness. Three years later, this doubtful project was transformed into a four-piece named Altar Of Oblivion, and the entity went from playing simple black/speed/heavy-metal to epic doom metal. The band has so far, apart from a number of demos, EPs and a live album, three full-lengths under its belt.
“In The Cesspit Of Divine Decay” will be released on CD, LP (black vinyl) and digital formats on June 28th, 2024 via From The Vaults.
Lineup: Mik Mentor – vocals Martin Meyer Sparvath – guitars & guitar-synth Jeppe Campradt – guitars C. Nørgaard – bass Danny Woe – drums Jannick Nielsen – keyboards
Norwegian alternative folk band Kalandra are now releasing a new single. “Are You Ready” will be featured on the upcoming album “A Frame of Mind“, which is set for worldwide release on September 13, via By Norse Music.
Listen to the song HERE Pre-orders for the album have started HERE
“We frustratingly thrive on pushing our creative boundaries, and halfway through crafting this song, we discovered its narrative quality, almost like a script, with its arrangement also being playfully serious in a way, adding layers of depth to the composition. Creating this piece was a liberating experience, offering us a much-needed release after spending long winter months locked away in our studio. We’re excited to share it with you, wherever and however you encounter it,” the band states about the new track.
Kalandra will be supporting the release of their second studio effort with a lengthy tour throughout Europe and the United Kingdom this fall. A full list of shows can be found below. Tickets are on sale HERE.
The album artwork is a commission from the visionary contemporary artist Elen Alien. The tracklist of the album can be found below.
Tracklist 1. I Am (05:32) 2. Untie The Knot (03:52) 3. Are You Ready? (04:31) [WATCH HERE] 4. The State of the World (04:18) [WATCH HERE] 5. Bardaginn (05:33) [WATCH HERE] 6. A Life Worth Living (04:13) 7. I’ll Get There One Day (06:25) 8. Hytta (04:24) 9. Segla (04:58) 10. I Remember A Time (04:20)
KALANDRA Live dates 2024 10/07 – PL Sopot, Opera Lesna – Supporting Heilung TICKET 14/08 – NO Borre, Midgardsblot Festival TICKET 15/08 – UK Bristol, ArcTanGent Festival TICKET 17/08 FR Carhaix-plouguer, Motocultor Festival TICKET
Headliner tour with Lili Refrain 11/09 – DE Cologne, Luxor 12/09 – NL Groningen, Oosterpoort 13/09 – NL Nijmegen, Doornroosje 14/09 – NL Eindhoven, Effenaar 15/09 – FR Paris, La Machine du Moulin Rouge 17/09 – UK Birmingham, Asylum 18/09 – UK Nottingham, Bodega 19/09 – UK Glasgow, Cathouse 20/09 – UK Manchester, Gorilla 21/09 – UK London, Lafayette 22/09 – FR Wasquehal, The Black Lab 23/09 – FR Nancy, L’Autre Canal 24/09 – DE Wiesbaden, Kesselhaus 25/09 – DE Munich, Backstage 26/09 – CH Solothurn, Kofmehl Raumbar 27/09 – CH Zurich, X-TRA Musikcafe 28/09 – FR Lyon, O Totem Live 29/09 – FR Toulouse, Le Rex 01/10 – IT Turin, Ziggy 02/10 – IT Milan, Legend 03/10 – SL Ljubljana, Kino Siska 04/10 – HR Zagreb, Mochvara 05/10 – BU Sofia, Mixtape5 06/10 – RO Bucharest, Quantic 07/10 – RO Cluj-Napoca, Form Space 08/10 – HU Budapest, Instant 09/10 – CZ Prague, Underdogs 12/10 – DE Berlin, Hole 13/10 – DE Hamburg, Bahnhof Pauli 14/10 – DK Copenhagen, Pumpehuset 15/10 – SE Gothenburg, Fangelset 16/10 – SE Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
After releasing their successful 2020 debut album “The Line” and scoring a soundtrack for the game “Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands,” Norwegian alternative folk Kalandra are back with their second studio album effort, “A Frame of Mind”.
Steadily building momentum, Kalandra have toured with Leprous and A.A. Wlliams in 2022 and 2023, played at renowned festivals such as Hellfest and Midgardsblot. The new record showcases the band’s gained experiences and expansive songwriting. As a result, Kalandra is more versatile than ever, without losing touch of the immersive sound the quartet is known and loved for.
“The album can be described as an introspective journey about life’s experiences and how they shape the way we perceive the world. It explores what we put within the frame of our day-to-day lives, but also what is excluded. The band has combed through their memories and written about past traumas, cherished childhood memories, and a wariness about the future and the state of the world.
Equally divided between arena-rock and roots country, singer-songwriter CORY MARKS has released a double serving of new music today, June 28, with the rock-leaning “Guilty” featuring guest vocals from DL of Bad Wolves, and country-oriented summer anthem “Drunk When I’m High.” Both tracks are available digitally via all streaming platforms and will be included on MARKS’ forthcoming solo album due later this year via Better Noise Music.
“Guilty (feat. DL of Bad Wolves)” was produced, engineered and mixed by Kile Odell (Failure Anthem, Nita Strauss). “‘Guilty’ is really all about being unapologetically yourself and being okay with that,” says MARKS. “Having DL of Bad Wolves join me on this track really adds more fuel to this rock song making it even harder and heavier—he sounds great on it. If living my life is a crime, then I’m guilty.” Stream/download “Guilty (feat. DL of Bad Wolves)” here: https://corymarks.ffm.to/guilty.
“This song was a really fun listen from the first time, so when I got the opportunity to sing on it, I was stoked,” shares DL. “This was really enjoying to do, thanks to Cory for having me.”
“Drunk When I’m High” was produced, engineered and mixed by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain) at The Hideout Recording Studio in Henderson, NV. According to MARKS, “This summer anthem is just supposed to make you feel good, happy and upbeat. It’s a great song to turn up and play in your car, on your boat, at a house party, just chilling on a beach or by the pool all summer long. Drunk while I’m high watching days go by…” Stream/download “Drunk When I’m High” here: https://corymarks.ffm.to/guilty.
MARKS has brought his country-rock fusion in front of a diverse range of audiences across Canada and the U.S. alongside acts including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, Toby Keith, and Brantley Gilbert, while also joining Nickelback on the main stage at this year’s Boots and Hearts festival. This summer, MARKS will appear at several festivals in Canada and a handful of headlining shows. See dates listed below and find ticket details at https://www.corymarks.com. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for a special U.S. tour announcement.
MARKS’ 2020 groundbreaking debut album, Who I Am, landed at #1 on several Canadian charts including iTunes’ “Country Songs” and the Canadian Nielsen “Digital Sales Rock Genre” charts. The album featured the hit rock single “Outlaws & Outsiders,” which charted at #1 in the U.S. on Billboard’s “Rock Digital Song Sales” chart and #5 on iTunes “Country Songs. “Outlaws & Outsiders” made history in the U.S. by being the first-ever Top 10 rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act. The single has received over 160 million streams to date while achieving Platinum certification in Canada (MARKS’ home country) and Gold certification in the U.S. MARKS has since released three additional EPs and kicked off 2024 with a new track, “A Different Kind Of Year,” which to date has accumulated 1 million streams and charted in the Top 10 on SiriusXM’s Top of the Country Radio.
CORY MARKS TOUR DATES 7/1 Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake Canada Day Celebration 7/3 Fort McMurray, AB – Kickin Horse Saloon 7/9 Calgary, AB – Zero Hungry Kids Bootleggin’ Breakfast (w/Aaron Pritchett & Matt Lang) 7/10 Calgary, AB – Burwood Stampede Music Festival Calgary 2024 7/27 Temiskaming Shores, ON – Sutton Bay Countryfest 8/2 Nashville, TN – Vinyl Lounge 8/4 Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip (w/ Travis Tritt) 8/23 Northumberland County, ON – Crooks Rapid’s Country Fest 9/6 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Machine Shop
August 2, 2024 will see Swedish modern dark metal act MISTER MISERY release their hotly-anticipated, self-titled studio album via AFM Records. Perfect in time for the band’s much awaited live performance at Wacken Open Air! The album pre-sale is available at: https://mistermisery.bfan.link/mister-misery
To shorten your wait, today, MISTER MISERY shared a new single taken from their forthcoming, third album. “The Doomsday Clock” is now streaming below, while the band tells us:
“This song is quite different from what we usually write about. The Doomsday Clock is about the violent human nature and how we as a society and individuals are so divided. It’s about the observation of the state of the world as it is today, and that is quite different for us to write about. We felt we wanted to step in to that territory as well.”
In support of their upcoming record release, MISTER MISERY will not only debut the album at their upcoming show at WOA, but embark on a headlining tour in October 2024! Find all dates listed HERE, tickets are on sale via: https://www.seaside-entertainment.com/mister-misery-2/
Blending clean and gritty vocals along with high-voltage riffs and anthemic choruses, MISTER MISERY have developed a unique sound and style, and one that captures the essence of all the sub-genres in modern heavy music. Since forming back in 2018, MISTER MISERY have released two critically acclaimed studio albums (Unalive and A Brighter Side Of Death) and several highly praised and top-playlisted singles to date. Paired with an obscene and theatrical appearance, they create an experience that speaks to all senses. MISTER MISERY has become a force that crushes stages on the biggest festival the scene has to offer, such as Wacken Open Air, Master of Rock, Full Metal Cruise, Hills Of Rock to name just a few. MISTER MISERY has played as support of some of the most prestigious bands in metal, such as Nightwish and Dream Theater in front of over 15.000 people. Their upcoming album and live dates will make no exception as one thing is for certain: MISTER MISERY will leave no survivors!
Tracklist: 01 – Root of All Evil 02 – Erzsébet (The Countess) 03 – Eye Of The Storm 04 – Hand of Death 05 – The Doomsday Clock 06 – Crooked Man 07 – Survival of the Sickest 08 – Until The End 09 – Haters 10 – Sinner Or Saint 11 – Ripper 12 – Dark Legacy
MISTER MISERY is: Harley Vendetta – Vocals/Guitar Alex Nine – Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals Rizzy – Drums/Backup Vocals Alex Alister – Bass/Backup Vocals
Rockshots Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Gloria Perpetua for the release of their debut album, “The Darkside We Wanna Hide”. Set to make waves in the heavy metal scene, this first full-length features ten powerful tracks and showcases collaborations with renowned musicians from diverse backgrounds, including Timo Tolkki (ex-Stratovarius), Vitor Rodrigues (Native Blood, Tribal Scream, Torture Squad), Luis Mariutti (Sinistra, Shaman, Angra, Firebox), João Noleto, Vitor Veiga (Aquaria, Endless), Guilherme Hirose (NorthTale, Traumer), Marcelo Kalunga (solo), and Oruam (Deadly Fate). Gloria Perpetua hails from the Amazon rainforest region in Brazil, an area often overlooked in the heavy metal circuit. Despite the challenges, the band is determined to stand out and make an impact. Their sound is best described as heavy, fast, and epic. The album blends diverse influences, appealing to both traditional metal fans and power metal enthusiasts with a killer thrash metal finale that’s sure to please.
Influenced by bands like Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Helloween, Stratovarius, and Accept, Gloria Perpetua’s music offers a thrilling mix of Heavy and Power Metal. Their lyrics focus on themes of self-responsibility, positive change, and fighting for a better world.
“The Darkside We Wanna Hide” is set to be released on CD on August 30th, 2024 from Rockshots Records. https://bit.ly/GloriaPerpetuaCD
Track Listing: 1. Let There Be Darkness (Daniel Fuchshuber) 2. Beyond The Darkness Portal (Daniel Fuchshuber feat. Luís Mariutti, Christian Passos, Raphael Dantas) 3. Have You Forsaken The Cross? (Daniel Fuchshuber feat Marcelo Kalunga) 4. Mothers of Jerusalem (Daniel Fuchshuber) 5. The Angels Are Calling (Daniel Fuchshuber feat.Vitor Veiga) 6. The Rape of Gaia (Daniel Fuchshuber feat. Guilherme Hirose) 7. The Architect (Daniel Fuchshuber feat. Timo Tolkki & Vitor Veiga) 8. The Key of Life (Rogério Byron) 9. The Way of a Warrior (Rogério Byron feat. João Noleto) 10. The Sick Cycle To The Death (Daniel Fuchshuber feat. Vitor Rodrigues)
Southern rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck are thrilled to announce the release of their latest album, Red Moon Rising, available NOW on CD, 180-gram coloured vinyl, and on all digital platforms via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley, the album offers a fresh take on Southern rock with its funk-infused rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics, signaling the band’s evolution into a new musical era with a rapidly growing fanbase.
The band has also unveiled a music video for their latest single, “Down No More,” a joyful, breezy, acoustic-driven, country-pop leaning track that showcases their versatility and knack for storytelling. “‘Down No More’ is a song we co-wrote with Dylan Altman (Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean) during a trip to Nashville,” Robert Jon adds. “This song reveals that you can be down on yourself or down on your luck but there’s always a bright side and you don’t have to be down no more.”
“Red Moon Rising is a new chapter for Robert Jon & The Wreck,” shares frontman Robert Jon. “We as a band are very excited for its release and for everyone to hear it! We want to thank Kevin Shirley, all the co-writers on this record, and everyone at Journeyman Records for helping us in making this record.”
Red Moon Risinghas already garnered critical acclaim. Planet Moshpraised it as “ground-breaking” and awarded it 5 stars, highlighting the band’s consistent delivery of innovative music since their formation in 2011, while Vintage Rock noted that “the album captures the essence of the band’s transformative years, setting a new course for their musical odyssey.”
Red Moon Rising features a blend of powerful storytelling and diverse musical influences, with standout tracks such as “Ballad of A Broken Hearted Man,” which as hit over 1 million views on YouTube, “Give Love,” “Dragging Me Down,” and “Worried Mind” showcasing the band’s ability to connect deeply with their audience. With its dynamic range and emotional depth, Red Moon Risingsets a new standard for the Southern rock genre.
To celebrate the album release, Robert Jon & The Wreck graciously donated autographed signs from their “Give Love” music video to support Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), a501(c)(3) non-profit, which funds music education programs in schools. The signed posters featured in the music video, packaged with their newest album, is the perfect gift for fans to add to their music collection! All proceeds raised from the “Give Love” auction will go directly to KTBA. The auction is live now and will end on Monday, July 8 at 11:59pm EST. BID HERE!
RED MOON RISING – ROBERT JON & THE WRECK
1. Stone Cold Killer 2. Trouble 3. Ballad Of A Broken Hearted Man 4. Red Moon Rising 5. Dragging Me Down 6. Hold On 7. Down No More 8. Help Yourself 9. Worried Mind 10. Give Love 11. Rager (CD Bonus Track) 12. Hate To See You Go (CD Bonus Track)
Since their debut in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck have captivated audiences worldwide, turning the Southern rock sound on its head and making it distinctly their own. With Robert Jon Burrison’s lead vocals and guitar, Andrew Espantman on drums and vocals, Henry James Schneekluth’s lead guitar and vocals, Warren Murrel on bass, and Jake Abernathie on keyboards, the band’s synergy on stage is undeniable. As they embark on this next phase with Red Moon Rising, they invite both long-time followers and new listeners to join in the celebration of their ongoing evolution and the indomitable spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.
Robert Jon & The Wreck are currently on an expansive tour across Europe, bringing their dynamic live performances to fans around the world. Known for their electrifying stage presence and incredible synergy, their live concerts are immersive experiences filled with high-energy performances, soulful guitar solos, and powerful vocal harmonies. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit robertjonandthewreck.com.
Summer EU Dates: Saturday, June 29 – Sala Fanatic – Sevilla, ES Sunday, June 30 – La Trinchera – Málaga, ES Wednesday, July 3 – Loco Club – Valencia, ES Thursday, July 4 – Enscenario Santander – Santander, ES Friday, July 5 – Cognac Blues Folies Festival – Cognac, FR Saturday, July 6 – Puistoblues Festival – Jarvenpaa, FI Monday, July 8 – Spirit of 66 – Verviers, BE Tuesday, July 9 – Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE Wednesday, July 10 – Die Kantine – Köln, DE Thursday, July 11 – Tolhuistuin – Amsterdam, NL Friday, July 12 – Bospop – Weert, NL
Summer-Fall US Dates: Tuesday, July 30 – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille – Warrendale, PA Wednesday, July 31 – Don’t Tell Shirlee Concert at The Pines – Sherman, NY Thursday, August 1 – Lima Crossroads Festival – Lima, NY Friday, August 2 – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA Saturday, August 3 – The Iridium – New York, NY Sunday, August 4 – Daryl’s House – Pawling, NY Monday, August 5 – Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club – Portsmouth, NH Wednesday, August 7 – Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH Thursday, August 8 – Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI Friday, August 9 – Smoke & Irons Music Festival – Bartlett, IL Saturday, August 10 – Old Rock House – St Louis, MO Sunday, August 11 – Knuckleheads – Kansas City, MO Tuesday, August 13 – Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE Wednesday, August 14 – xBk Live – Des Moines, IA Thursday, August 15 – 7th St Entry – Minneapolis, MN Friday, August 16 – Summer Sounds – Cedarburg, WI Saturday, August 17 – Big Bull Falls Festival – Wausau, WI Friday, September 6 – Big Bender Blues Festival – Las Vegas, NV Saturday, September 7 – Big Bender Blues Festival – Las Vegas, NV Tuesday, September 10 – Marquis – Denver, CO Wednesday, September 11 – The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO Friday, September 14 – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival – Telluride, CO Saturday, September 15 – Telluride Blues & Brews Festival – Telluride, CO Tuesday, September 17 – TempleLive Wichita – Wichita, KS Wednesday, September 18 – The Vanguard – Tulsa, OK Friday, September 20 – Bourbon & Beyond 2024 – Louisville, KY Saturday, September 21 – Americana Fest – Nashville, TN Friday, October 4 – Mempho Music Festival – Memphis, TN
Fall EU Dates: Wednesday, October 30 – Tivoli – Utrecht, NL Thursday, October 31 – Roma – Antwerp, BE Friday, November 1 – Bosuil – Weert, NL Saturday, November 2 – Ziegelei – Twistringen (Bremen), DE Sunday, November 3 – Harmonie – Bonn, DE Tuesday, November 5 – Kreuz – Fulda, DE Wednesday, November 6 – Lido – Berlin, DE Thursday, November 7 – Burgerweeshuis Deventer, NL Friday, November 8 – Blues Garage Isernhagen, DE Saturday, November 9 – Blues Heaven Festival Frederikshavn, DK Sunday, November 10 – Nochtspeicher – Hamburg, DE Tuesday, November 12 – Airport Hall – Regensburg, DE Wednesday, November 13 – Zentrum Altenberg – Oberhausen, DE Thursday, November 14 – Piano – Dortmund, DE Friday, November 15 – DasHaus – Ludwigshafen, DE Saturday, November 16 – Trabendo – Paris, FR Sunday, November 17 – Bolwerk – Sneek, NL Wednesday, November 20 – The Appleyard – Sittingbourne, UK Thursday, November 21 – Komedia – Brighton, UK Friday, November 22 – Komedia – Bath, UK Saturday, November 23 – The 1865 – Southampton, UK Monday, November 25 – Boiler Shop – Newcastle, UK Tuesday, November 26 – St Luke’s – Glasgow, UK Wednesday, November 27 – Junction – Cambridge, UK Thursday, November 28 – Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK Friday, November 29 – Planet Rockstock – Porthcawl, UK Saturday, November 30 – O2 Academy Oxford – Oxford, UK Sunday, December 1 – Rock City – Nottingham, UK
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