International melodic heavy/power metal powerhouse, TIMELESS FAIRYTALE, officially releases their new album, “A Story to Tell”, through ViciSolum Productions.
Founded by Danish vocalist Henrik Brockmann, renowned for his work with Royal Hunt and Evil Masquerade, and Italian guitarist Luca Sellitto from Stamina, TIMELESS FAIRYTALE is a formidable ensemble that delivers a rich tapestry of neoclassical, power metal, symphonic elements, and classic rock influences. With Carmine Vivo on bass and Swedish drummer Viktor Enebjörn rounding out the lineup, the band promises an enthralling melodic experience, appealing to fans who cherish elaborate vocal harmonies, classically-inspired instrumentals, and grandiose arrangements.
Guitarist Luca Sellittoshared his thoughts on the album, stating: “When singer Henrik Brockmann and I decided to form Timeless Fairytale, we settled on creating a very melodic and energetic album, filled with strong and deep melodies, neoclassical/symphonic influences, virtuosic playing, and slightly melancholic lyrics. ‘A Story to Tell’ leads the listener on an evocative journey through multiple facets of human experiences and feelings, offering a dynamic and diverse sound palette that will surely keep attention high from the first to the last note.“
Sellitto further elaborated on the album’s narrative quality, noting, “Henrik acts just like a storyteller. His charming and unique vocal timbre matches perfectly with the underlying ‘arabesque’ musical atmosphere that characterizes most of the tracks. The album also features a few pleasant twists, all while maintaining a cohesive nature. My songwriting pays homage to great melodic, power, and neoclassical metal artists from the 80s and 90s, but we strongly believe we have our own identity and a modern sound. We can’t wait to share what we’ve come up with.“
“A Story to Tell” is now available and is a must-listen for fans of iconic bands such as Royal Hunt, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Masterplan, and Scorpions. Get the album HERE
“A Story to Tell” track listing: 01. Entering the Fairytale (Intro) 02. Forever and a Day 03. New Dawn 04. Master of Illusion 05. Emptiness 06. A Story to Tell 07. The Best Part of Your Life 08. Forsaken Dream 09. The Last Chance 10. Trust Your Heart 11. Farewell Fairytale (Outro)
TIMELESS FAIRYTALE are: Henrik Brockmann – Vocals Luca Sellitto – Guitar, Keyboards Carmine Vivo – Bass Viktor Enebjörn – Drums
The free-wheelin’ rock ‘n’ soul trio DeWolff have announced their new studio album ‘Muscle Shoals’, which was recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, Alabama. The album will be released on 6 December via Mascot Records. Check out the band at FAME studios on the video for their new song, “In Love.”
Nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River, just South of Nashville and to the East of Memphis sits the town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In the 1960s with the help of two recording studios, FAME and the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, it became home to the Soul of America.
FAME Studios saw the birth of Aretha Franklin as the Queen of Soul when she sat at the piano and laid down, “I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)”; There was also Arthur Conley, Wilson Pickett, and Etta James. A little more than two miles up the road is Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, which saw Cher, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Dylan all come through the doors and all the way up to The Black Keys when they recorded the Grammy-winning, ‘Brothers,’ there in 2010.
When the opportunity for DeWolff to head to Muscle Shoals to record it was a dream come true. “Even before we were into Southern Rock, as a kid, Luka got an album of Southern Soul, and most of it was recorded at FAME.” says singer/guitarist Pablo van de Poel of his brother. “Our introduction to Soul didn’t start with James Brown; we started with Wilson Pickett.”
The album kicks off with “In Love,” a swirling funky soul ode to cheating. “It’s about if you’re with someone for a long time and you meet someone else, and they really turn your world upside down by challenging the promises you make to your partner when you have a long term relationship. There’re all these things that you want to do. There’s a line that goes ‘tell me babe why can’t we meet, at the dark end of the street,’ which is a reference to Dark End of the Street, written by Muscle Shoals songwriter Dan Penn.”
In May 2024, they travelled to Muscle Shoals to record their 10th studio album between the two studios with Grammy Award-winning producer Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes). “You can really feel some kind of rock ‘n roll magic in the air there,” Pablo adds. “Right when we played our first notes there, I got goosebumps. This definitely was one of the best recording experiences we’ve ever had. Even the grand piano Leon Russell used was still there, just like the electric Wurlitzer piano that was used on “I Never Loved A Man” by Aretha Franklin!”
The brooding lowdown soul-funk of “Out on the Town” was inspired by the novel, The Man with the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren, recommended to Pablo by The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson. “Let’s Stay Together” is” one of the most personal and direct emotional love songs” Pablo has ever written. “Ophelia” sees them create their own Greek mythological story and “Snowbird” is a gentle but epic 8-minute journey about a person fleeing from a cold place, such as a relationship.
Over the past 18 months, the enchanting psychedelic soul ‘n’ rollers have preached their Electric Gospel on a cruise, in a castle, sold out countless headline tours across Europe and transformed festival crowds into their own disciples. They’ve toured with The Black Crowes and have previously played shows with Blues Pills, Deep Purple, TOTO, and count Seasick Steve as a fan.
Muscle Shoals, follows their previous #1 studio album Love Death & In Between (2023) and since then they have celebrated a Edison Award nomination (The Dutch Grammy’s), released Live & Outta Sight III, and also received the live music award, the ‘Gouden Notekraker.’ In June 2023, they produced the world’s fastest Studio-to-store record – 2 hours, 59 minutes, and 38 seconds for “Rosita Rápida”, beating the record previously held by Jack White.
Track List
1. In Love 2. Natural Woman 3. Out On The Town 4. Let’s Stay Together 5. Ophelia 6. Truce 7. Hard to Make A Buck 8. Book of Life 9. Winner (When It Comes to Losing) 10. Fools & Horses 11. Snowbird 12. Ships in the Night 13. Cicada Serenade
Formed in the Netherlands’ Deep South of Geleen as teenagers, Pablo van de Poel (guitar/vocals) and Luka van de Poel (drums/vocals), alongside Robin Piso (Hammond/Wurlitzer), have carved out a place for themselves as carefree adventurers; prolific in the studio and well-worn road-rovers. “It sounds like a fantasy story,” Pablo reflects. ” 17 years ago, my mind would have never dared to go there to think of all the things we’ve done and places we’ve seen.”
Tour dates DEC 07: NL – Utrecht, DEWOLFFEST 2 – Album release DEC 12: SE – Malmo, Babel DEC 13: SE – Gothenburg, Valand DEC 14: SE – Uppsala, Katalin DEC 15: SE – Stockholm, Debaser JAN 03: NL – Alkmaar, Victorie JAN 04: NL – Groningen, Oosterpoort JAN 10: NL – Rotterdam, Maassilo JAN 11: NL – Nijmegen, Doornroosje JAN 24: NL – Eindhoven, Effenaar JAN 25: NL – Maastricht, Muziekgieterij JAN 30: NL – Amsterdam, Concertgebouw FEB 01: BE – Antwerpen, Trix FEB 06: FR – Paris, Trabendo FEB 07: FR – Laval, 6PAR4 FEB 08: FR – La Roche sur Yon, Quai M FEB 09: FR – Bordeaux, Le Rocher Club FEB 11: ES – Barcelona, La[2] de Apolo FEB 12: ES – Zaragoza, Las Armas FEB 13: ES – Madrid, Sala BUT FEB 14: ES – Bilbao, Santana 27 FEB 25: DE – Berlin, Hole 44 FEB 26: DE – Dresden, Beatpol FEB 27: DE – Munich, Backstage FEB 28: AT – Innsbruck, PMK MAR 01: CH – Zurich, Mascotte MAR 02: IT – Milan, Santeria MAR 08: NL – Steenwijk, De Meenthe APR 12: UK – Glasgow, Stereo APR 13: UK – Manchester, Deaf Institute APR 15: UK – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms APR 16: UK – Bristol, The Fleece APR 17: UK – Oxford, O2 Academy APR 18: UK – London, Garage MAY 14: DE – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann MAY 15: DE – Frankfurt, Das Bett MAY 16: DE – Cologne, Kantine MAY 17: DE – Münster, Sputnikhalle MAY 18: DE – Hamburg, Übel & Gefährlich
Loneliness, the second single from the upcoming album Reflections, sees Andrea Palmieri in reflective mood; “Loneliness is a autobiographical tale about how I couldn’t forgive someone who hurt me in the past. It’s about the remorse that comes with it.”
Andrea Palmieri tries to alternate rock pieces with powerful riffs to heart-breaking and melancholic ballads. The main influences are Black Sabbath and Black Label Society with Andrea writing intimate lyrics.
The album Reflections will be released on October 22nd, 2024 via Sliptrick Records in both digital and CD format.
Andrea Palmieri are: Andrea Palmieri – Guitars | Alessandro Cersa – Bass
Swedish metalcore act Awake The Dreamer unveil their brand new single ‘Tides’, which is taken from their upcoming album Holocene, due on 27th September via Arising Empire.
‘Tides’ showcases a masterful blend of haunting melodies and powerful riffs, accompanied by dynamic vocals that delve into a narrative of inner conflict and emotional upheaval. This track not only sets the stage for the album but also highlights the band’s evolved sound, effortlessly combining raw post-hardcore energy with melodic intricacies.
‘Tides’ is available now on all major streaming platforms and serves as a compelling introduction to what fans can expect from Holocene. The upcoming album promises to explore deeper themes and showcase Awake the Dreamer‘s firm hold on the metal scene, with their innovative sound and powerful storytelling.
Formed through childhood and high school friendships in 2015, Stockholm-based quartet Awake The Dreamer released their Grow EP the following year, leading to tours in Europe and Asia alongside bands including Ice Nine Kills, Northlane, Adept and Crystal Lake.
In 2019, Awake The Dreamer released their debut album Damaged Souls via Arising Empire. The 10-track release featured guest appearances from Adept‘s Robert Ljung (‘Vigilant’) and Crystal Lake’sRyo Kinoshita in (‘Atmosphere’).
Building on their robust musical journey, Awake The Dreamer are set to elevate their artistic expression with the release of their upcoming album Holocene. This new record promises to deepen their exploration of intense emotions and complex themes, setting a new benchmark for their signature sound in the metal scene.
Live dates: Awake The Dreamer / Dead Like Juliet Co-Headline Europe Tour 2024 with special guests: Atena 30.09 Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia 01.10 Leipzig, Germany @ Hellraiser 02.10 Den Bosch, Netherlands @ W2 04.10 Bochum, Germany @ Die Trompete 08.10 London, UK @ New Cross Inn 10.10 Mainz, Germany @ Schon Schön 11.10 Prague, Czech Republic @ Cross Club 12.10 Vorchdorf, Austria @ Metalnight Outbreak 13.10 Vienna, Austria @ Flex 14.10 Munich, Germany @ Backstage
Awake The Dreamer are:
Max Andrén | Vocals Victor Sandberg | Guitar Johan Norsander | Guitar
In an increasingly fast-paced world that appears to be interested only in the latest innovations, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM continue to be the proverbial rock in turbulent waters. For almost forty years, the thrash metal act from Phoenix, Arizona has released new albums on a regular basis and toured successfully around the globe. The band has never shown any loss of form or weaknesses to speak of, on the contrary: Since the arrival of their 1986 debut “Doomsday For The Receiver”, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have delivered an impressive number of influential records.
Alongside their latest single, “The Head of the Snake”, today the band is celebrating the release of their much awaited, 15th studio album “I Am The Weapon”, which is out now on AFM Records. The album, that more than deserves its self-confident title, not only takes up seamlessly where its two outstanding predecessors “The End Of Chaos” (2019) and “Blood In The Water” (2021) left off, but even doubles down on all expectations. Voted “Album Of The Month” by several prestigious music magazines such as Rock Hard Germany & France, Metal Hammer Germany and Aardschok Magazine in the Netherlands, Rock Hard (GER) writes “‘I Am The Weapon’ is one of the best Speed/Thrash Metal records of the year so far!”Metal-Rules.com recommends “Every metal fan should own this album”, while Metal Hammer Germany finds it “simply magnificent!” “Arizona thrashers still deliver!” says Fistful Of Metal in the UK, and Time For Metal (GER) reviews the album as “versatile metallic sophistication. Whether Thrash, US Power Metal, Heavy Metal or Progressive Metal: Flotsam And Jetsam have it all!” To sum it up in the words of Aardschok Magazine: “If you like quality heavy metal, you’ve come to the right place and you can buy ‘I Am The Weapon’ blindly!”
“I Am The Weapon” was composed and produced by the whole band and the eleven new songs were recorded at SonicPhish Productions, Gnome Lord Studios, Wayne Manor Studios, and Seventh Spike Studios. The cover artwork was again created by Andy Pilkington. Order your copy of this must-have album, one that belongs into every well-sorted metal record collection, now at: https://flotsamandjetsam.bfan.link/i-am-the-weapon
“This entire record was special to us, and we did our best to make music that inspired us first and foremost,”the band comments.“We all genuinely love this record, and every song on the record, so hopefully our listeners feel as strongly as we do.”
“Thank you so much for your support, your love, and your encouragement for the last 40 years. You are the reason we continue to tour and to make music! You are the best, and we will continue to fight for the music as long as we have breath!
Dive into a world of intense emotions and raw passion with NO-NE latest single & music video release!
Capturing the essence of love’s intricate dance, the track for “Only Mew” is a mesmerizing journey through the complexities of human connection. Set against a backdrop of evocative visuals and powerful lyrics, viewers are invited to explore the depths of a relationship marked by its unique blend of madness and devotion.
Get ready to be swept away as “Only Mew” takes you on an unforgettable ride through the tangled web of the heart.
“Only Mew” is a track taken from no-ne’s album “Daisyland”, out via Epictronic.
“Daisyland,” the brainchild of Hervé Rico, stands as the second album and the inaugural offering by no-ne, his solo venture. Written, composed, arranged, recorded, mixed, and produced entirely by Hervé from 2020 to 2023, this album represents a return to English songwriting, captivating enthusiasts of Indie Pop, Alternative Rock, and 90’s Shoegazing.
Spanning ten soul-stirring tracks, “Daisyland” presents an intimate soundscape oscillating between melancholic and jubilant, all interwoven with the theme of human connections. It’s an emotional mosaic, from subtly somber to sharply sardonic—a genuine slice of life.
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