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VICTORY Premiere Music Video for New Single ‘American Girl’

Posted by metalshockfinland on June 29, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Victory. Leave a comment
[photo: Guido Thomasi]

September 13, 2024 will see hard rock titans VICTORY strike back with their brand new studio album, entitled ‘Circle Of Life’, slated for a release on AFM Records. The album pre-sale is available at: https://victory.bfan.link/circle-of-life

‘Circle Of Life’ sees the five-piece surrounding founder and iconic guitarist Herman Frank not only effortlessly build on earlier feats, but also sounds stronger than ever. Frank describes the release with its first-rate production as “even more grown-up and mature than its predecessor, we’ve taken the new songs to a whole new level in every respect.” He knows what this optimised performance is due to: “The group operates as a tight unit, based on the experience of the many live shows we’ve played together. ‘Circle Of Life’ brings together what has grown together and belongs together.” ‘

Following the previously-released first album appetizer, “Count On Me”, today, VICTORY are premiering a music video for their latest single “American Girl”! The song is now streaming on all digital providers at https://victory.bfan.link/american-girl

Naturally, the excellent reputation of a successful hard rock act such as VICTORY is based – among other things – on the superb achievements of their long-standing career. The early days of the Hanover-based group date back to the 1980s and include immortal album classics and successful tours around the globe. However, none of this would account for much or would indeed be classed as anything but nostalgia if their present accomplishments weren’t on a par with the band’s impressive past. 

All of the ten new album tracks were recorded by Herman Frank together with vocalist Gianni Pontillo, rhythm guitarist Mike Pesin, bassist Malte Frederik Burkert and drummer Michael Stein at Hanover’s famous Horus Sound Studios, featuring a mix courtesy of sound engineer Arne Neurand.

The album title and matching cover artwork, into which graphic designer Oleg (Voodoo) Shcherbakov has incorporated a philosophical “maths problem” by German artist Rune Mields, also deserve an explanation: They’re about the cycle of life mentioned in the moniker and what people leave behind at the end of their earthly existence. As far as Herman Frank is concerned, it’s pretty obvious that ‘Circle Of Life’ will be VICTORY’s powerful statement for posterity which their fans will continue to enjoy. He says: “For us, this recording is also the perfect ticket for even more and even more passionate Victory concerts.” Rest assured that there will be plenty of those in autumn 2024 and early 2025, find all upcoming dates listed below, with many more to follow!

‘Circle Of Life’ Tracklist:
Tonight We Rock
American Girl
Count On Me
Surrender My Heart
Unbelievable World
Moonlit Sky
Falling
Money
Reason To Love
Virtual Sin

VICTORY Live:
26.09.2024 – GER – Dortmund, Musiktheater Piano
27.09.2024 – GER – Bensheim, Musiktheater Rex
28.09.2024 – GER – Trier, Mergener Hof
29.09.2024 – GER – Munich, Backstage
02.10.2024 – GER – Gera, Comma
03.10.2024 – GER – Regensburg, Eventhall Airport
04.10.2024 – CH – Biberist, P9
06.10.2024 – GER – Nuremberg, Hirsch
16.01.2025 – GER – Siegburg, Kubana Live Club*
17.01.2025 – GER – Munich, Backstage*
18.01.2025 – GER – Glauchau, Alte Spinnerei*
23.01.2025 – GER – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann*
24.01.2025 – GER – Hamburg, Markthalle*
25.01.2025 – GER – Andernach, JUZ Live Club*
26.01.2025 – CH – Pratteln, Z7 Konzertfabrik*
30.01.2025 – GER – Nuremberg, Hirsch*
31.01.2025 – GER – Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal*
01.02.2025 – GER – Memmingen, Kaminwerk*
02.02.2025 – GER – Mannheim, 7erClub*
06.02.2025 – GER – Berlin, Hole 44*
07.02.2025 – GER – Neuruppin, Kulturzentrum*
08.02.2025 – GER – Essen, Turock*
(* w/ Grave Digger)

VICTORY is:
Gianni Pontillo (Vocals)
Herman Frank (Guitar)
Mike Pesin (Guitar)
Malte Frederik Burkert (Bass)
Michael Stein (Drums)

For More Info Visit:
https://www.victory-band.com
https://www.facebook.com/victorybandofficial
https://www.instagram.com/victorybandofficially
https://victory.bfan.link/circle-of-life

BIG SUN’s Debut Album “Rite De Passage” Out Now

Posted by metalshockfinland on June 29, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: BIG SUN. Leave a comment
Photo credit: Søren Schnoor

We are Big Sun. We only serve ourselves, our order and the big sun. 

Mysterious musical sect known as BIG SUN have released their debut album. Drawing an imaginary line between old-school heavy metal, hard rock and pure rock’n’roll, the Tue Madsen-produced “Rite De Passage” holds no barriers regarding good composition and musical tribute to the members’ influences.

Big Sun is a heavy rock force of nature driven by the vision of a tribute to creation. Knife-sharp precision and heaviness make up the Big Sun’s enormous musical powerhouse. The musical lodge creates a melodic expression with sky high ambitions, while staring into the abyss and the animal impulses are given free rein. Big riffs, melodic choruses and virtuosic instrumental passages consistently seek to compliment  the vocals and the songs’ messages. 

“Rite De Passage” is out now in every digital streaming service, via Mighty Music. Check it out in this link. 

“Rite De Passage” tracklist:

1. The Sun 
2. I Was Loving You 
3. Stronger Than Anyone 
4. Directions 
5. Maiden Sacrifice 
6. Lovers Die At Midnight 
7. You Know You Want It 
8. Ra Horaktus 
9. The Totem 

The origin of Big Sun goes back to the beginning of the 19th century, and refers to a secret lodge founded by Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte, also known as Karl Johan the 14th of Sweden, who before he ascended the throne of Sweden, was field marshal under Napoleon. After much internal strife, Jean Baptiste and Napoleon were reconciled in 1804, and he swore allegiance to Napoleon’s famous quote: “If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god”. 

After the Swedish coronation, Karl Johan created a secret lodge for Scandinavian and North German nobles, powerful lords and future industrial magnates – Loge du Grand Soleil, which over a number of years held secret meetings in castles and manors throughout Scandinavia. The Lodge sought to be a kind of shadow cabinet and exercise their power on a political, cultural and artistic level. The lodge was ruled with a heavy hand by a Grand Master who was the guardian of the lodge’s secrets and who was given “carte blanche” to protect and spread the message of The Big Sun to the chosen ones. 

Big Sun’s members are all direct descendants of the absolute pinnacle of the Loge du Grand Soleil’s heyday, and are now ready to lift the lodge’s vision of a return of the big truth and true art – borne forth in the essence of music – under the new lodge name Big Sun.

“In the beyond, when the sun goes out – music, the invisible thread of the universe, continues in eternity” 

Digital: https://bfan.link/rite-de-passage

Web:
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Instagram
Spotify
TikTok
Apple Music

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FALLEN ARISE Drummer Posts Online ‘Heart of the Damned’ Drum Cam from Their Performance at Seawolves Bike Fest

Posted by metalshockfinland on June 28, 2024
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Athenian symphonic metal titans FALLEN ARISE recently performed at Seawolves Bike Fest in Romania. The band’s drummer Anastasis Katsos has posted a drum cam video for the song ‘Heart of the Damned’ on his YouTube channel.

Watch it below.

FALLEN ARISE are currently deep in the creative cauldron, cooking up their upcoming full-length masterpiece. More details TBA.
FALLEN ARISE released their latest effort “Enigma” in 2020, get your copy at https://smarturl.it/enigmafallenarise

Previously FALLEN ARISE announced a special show to celebrate their 15th anniversary at KYTTARO Live Club in Athens on September 13th, 2024! Support acts include NightKill and Varras.

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1217301966296988 – Get your tickets at: https://www.123tickets.gr/el/events/fallen_arise__nightkill__varras.html

FALLEN ARISE were formed in 2009, combining a theatrical atmosphere with a progressive approach and a heavy-metal-alike heaviness. So far, FALLEN ARISE have toured across Europe and Russia with established acts including: Nightwish, Fates Warning, Paradise Lost, Destruction, Sepultura, Skindred, Moonspell, Serenity, Leave’s Eyes, Xandria, Katatonia, Pain of Salvation, Ihsahn, Aephanemer + more.

Dive into the heart of symphonic metal where every chord strikes deeper and every melody soars higher with FALLEN ARISE:
From “Enigma” (Roar 2020)
‘Embers’ Official video – https://youtu.be/Bdn7DbvcGc0
‘Reborn’ Official Video – https://youtu.be/ecXbypIMGec
‘Enigma’ Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/fTaWaGbNAcg
‘Forever Winter’ Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/R6jjJzcpcLs

FALLEN ARISE line-up:
Fiona C. – vocals
Vlasis K. – vocals
Gus Dibelas – keyboards
Spyros Vasilakis – guitar
Jason Ioakeim – bass
Anastasis Katsos – drums

More information at:
BAND: https://www.fallenariseofficial.com | https://www.facebook.com/fallenarise | https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rx1k6B3Q15kCImdfccZ8o
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com
LABEL: https://roar.gr

JINJER Partner with Audiotree for New ‘From Nothing’ Studio Performance + Interview

Posted by metalshockfinland on June 28, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: JINJER. Leave a comment

This week, Ukrainian modern progressive metal icons JINJER, Audiotree and Napalm Records have partnered up to present a very special edition of “Audiotree From Nothing”. The brand new segment features raw, intense performances of fan favorite tracks “Vortex”, “Wallflower” and “Dead Hands Feel No Pain” amid in-depth interview footage touching on themes of social anxiety, isolation, cancel-culture, self-realization and more.

Recorded at Audiotree Studios in Chicago, IL on August 31, 2023, JINJER‘s Audiotree From Nothing session is available to watch and stream now! Learn more via the Audiotree website here: https://audiotree.tv/fromnothing/jinjer

Audiotree is a Chicago-based music discovery platform producing high quality studio sessions and live performance recordings from artists all around the world. Discover your next favorite band at audiotree.tv.

Stream JINJER | Audiotree From Nothing HERE

Experience more live JINJER performances and grab your copy of the band’s first official live DVD/BluRay, Live in Los Angeles, NOW

Filmed on December 22, 2022 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Live in Los Angeles not only honors their endurance through recent challenges, but also celebrates their triumphant 15-year journey. During these years, JINJER attained remarkable milestones, touring globally and captivating millions at prestigious festivals like Hellfest, Rock am Ring, Graspop Metal Meeting, Download Festival and Rocklahoma USA. Moreover, their latest triumph, the acclaimed studio album Wallflowers, broke charts worldwide, soaring to #1 on both the US Billboard Top New Artist Album charts and Canadian Hard Music album charts, #2 on the US Hard Music album charts, #5 on the official UK Rock & Metal album charts and #7 on the official German album charts.

Live in Los Angeles was a spontaneous decision by the band, recorded as raw as possible, to emphasize the passion that can come from a live show. This release is an explosive mixture of JINJER’s discography – featuring fan favorites like “Sit Stay Roll Over”, “Call Me A Symbol” and the game changing “Pisces”. The live album contains 16 songs in various audio formats, with some strictly limited: the Deluxe Digipack features not only a DVD, but also two more songs, “Wallflower” & “Disclosure!”, recorded in Paris in 2023.

[Photo credit: Lina Glasir]

You can find more formats and specials, as well as new merch in the 
official JINJER merch shop 
HERE

JINJER international live dates:
 
Additional Festivals 2024
08/03/24: Rasnov, RO @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08/05/2024: Istanbul, TR @ Freedoom Metal Festival
08/08/24: Villena, ES @ Leyendas del Rock
08/09/24: Jaromer, CZ @ Brutal Assault
08/10/24: Cercoux,FR @ Festival 666
08/11/24: Kortrijk, BE @ Alcatraz
08/15/24: Dinkelsbühl, DE @ Summer Breeze
08/17/24: Carhaix, FR @ Motocultor
08/18/24: Vallamand, CH @ Rock The Lakes

JINJER in North America
w/ Hanabie. and Born Of Osiris

09/20/24: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
09/21/24: Brooklyn, NY @ Metal Injection Fest
09/22/24: Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
09/23/24: Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
09/24/24: Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
09/26/24: Harrisburg, PA @ HMAC
09/27/24: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
09/29/24: Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
10/01/24: Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
10/02/24: Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
10/03/24: Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House Of Blues
10/04/24: North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
10/06/24: Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
10/07/24: San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theatre
10/09/24: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
10/11/24: Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
10/12/24: San Bernardino, CA @ Mayhem Festival
10/13/24: Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival

Celebrating Life Through Death – European Farewell Tour 2024
JINJER as special guest for Sepultura,
w/ Obituary (Main Support) & Jesus Piece (Opener)
10/03/24: Paris, FR @ Zenith Paris
10/31/24: Offenbach am Main, DE @ Stadthalle
11/01/24: Hamburg, DE @ Inselpark Arena
11/02/24: Cologne, DE @ Palladium
11/03/24: Den Bosch, NL @ Sepulfest
11/05/24: Brussels, BE @ AB Box – SOLD OUT!
11/06/24: Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal
11/08/24: Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy – SOLD OUT!
11/09/24: Dublin, IE @ Olympia Theatre – SOLD OUT!
11/10/24: Belfast, IE @ The Telegraph Building
11/11/24: Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom – SOLD OUT!
11/12/24: London, UK @ Hammersmith Apollo
11/14/2024: Zurich, CH @ The Hall
11/15/24: Ludwigsburg, DE @ MHP Arena
11/16/24: Munich, DE @ Zenith
11/17/24: Budapest, HU @ Barba Negra Red Stage
11/19/24: Leipzig, DE @ Haus Auensee
11/20/24: Vienna, AT @ Gasometer
11/21/24: Katowice, PL @ Spodek
11/22/24: Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle
11/23/24: Prague, CZ @ O2 Universum – SOLD OUT!
11/24/24: Prague, CZ @ O2 Universum

Latin America Tour 2024
+ special guests: Heaven Shall Burn
11/30/24: Porto Alegre, BR @ Opiniao
12/01/24: Curitiba, BR @ Tork and Roll
12/03/24: Belo Horizonte, BR @ Mister Rock
12/05/24: Brasilia, BR @ Toinha
12/07/24: Rio de Janeiro, BR @ Circo Voador
12/08/24: Sao Paulo, BR @ Terra SP
12/10/24: Buenos Aires, AR @ Teatro Flores
12/12/24: Santiago, CL @ Teatro Caupolican
12/14/24: Bogota, CO @ Calle 13
12/15/24: San Jose, CR @ Pepper’s Club
12/18/24: Guadalajara, MX @ C4 *
12/19/24: San Luis Potosí, MX @ Centro de las Artes *
12/20/24 Mexico City, MX @ Circo Volador *
*no HSB
 
… to be continued …

About JINJER:   
Through their relentless hard work, non-stop touring and critically acclaimed, chart-breaking releases gaining millions of streams/views across all platforms globally, JINJER are truly one of modern metal’s hottest and most exciting bands around today. The band has become synonymous with doing things their own way and breaking every rule in the heavy metal handbook – which they proved loud and clear on their hugely successful fourth studio album, Wallflowers. The four-piece progressive groove metal wrecking machine known as JINJER have carved their very own place in the metal landscape. JINJER was formed in 2009, but consider the official start of the band to have happened with the addition of incredible vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk in 2010.   

JINJER is:           
Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals         
Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars 
Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass       
Vlad Ulasevich – Drums
 
JINJER online:  
FACEBOOK
X
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
NAPALM RECORDS

PSSR Release New Single ‘Mystery To Me’

Posted by metalshockfinland on June 28, 2024
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NYC rockers PSSR are back with a bang, releasing their latest single, ‘Mystery to Me’, out now on Golden Robot Records. This track marks the first release for PSSR in 2024 and promises to captivate fans with its relentless energy and raw emotional power.

Order here: https://orcd.co/mystery-to-me

Featuring Frank Ferrer, the legendary drummer from Guns N’ Roses, ‘Mystery to Me‘ is a tale of deception and breakdown, set to a frantic pace that evokes the spirit of Motörhead and the Stooges. The song’s intense lyrics and dynamic instrumentation capture the desperation and chaos of a love gone wrong.

‘Mystery to Me‘ opens with a punch, featuring heavy guitars, banging drums, and an undertone of despair that sets the stage for its story of heartbreak. The track explores the all-too-common narrative of sacrificing everything for a lover, only to be left out in the cold. Through its powerful sound and evocative lyrics, ‘Mystery to Me’ embodies the complex, beautiful, and vile emotions that come with a broken romance.

PSSR continues to push the boundaries of rock music, delivering a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. ‘Mystery to Me‘ is a testament to the band’s ability to blend classic rock influences with their unique edge, creating a song that resonates with listeners on multiple levels.

https://twitter.com/PSSRonline
https://www.facebook.com/PSSRNYC2020/
https://goldenrobotrecords.com/golden-robot-records/pssr/
https://www.instagram.com/pssr.online/

GROZA Reveal Details of Upcoming Third Album “Nadir”, Out September 20th

Posted by metalshockfinland on June 28, 2024
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German black metal collective GROZA has returned, unveiling details of their long-awaited 3rd album, ‘Nadir‘, that will be released on September 20th with AOP Records. Following two critically lauded releases, extensive touring in over 20 countries and a worldwide cult fanbase, GROZA continues their path as one of the fiercest bands in the dark metal realm.

Conjuring a sound that melds intense atmospheric soundscapes and enraged melodic vocals with blistering blast beats and catastrophic riffs that invoke powerful emotions of anger and sadness, GROZA has crafted six songs that defy boundaries and create a new benchmark for modern black metal.

Today, the band has revealed the first of those tracks, “Dysthymian Dreams.” Watch the video here:

Pre-Save/Pre-Order ‘Nadir‘: https://save-it.cc/aop/nadir

‘Nadir’ Tracklisting:

  1. Soul: Inert
  2. Asbest
  3. Dysthymian Dreams
  4. Equal. Silent. Cold.
  5. Deluge
  6. Daffodils feat. J.J. & M.S. // Karg & Harakiri for the sky

GROZA Tour Dates: 
Oct 2 – Munchen, DE – Backstage
Oct 3 – Essen, DE – Turock
Oct 4 – Hamburg, DE – Kronensaal
Oct 5 – Berlin, DE – Badehaus
Oct 6 – Copenhagen, DK – Stengade
Oct 7 – Arnhem, NL – Willemeen
Oct 8 – Wasquehal, FR – The Black Lab
Oct 9 – Paris, FR – Glazart
Oct 10 – Aarburg, CH – Musigburg
Oct 11 – Bologna, IT – Arcanum Fest
Oct 12 – Vienna, AT – Vienna Metal Meeting
Oct 13 – Ljubljana, SI – Orto Bar
Oct 14 – Zagreb, HR – Mocvara
Oct 15 – Belgrade, SR – Zappa Baza
Oct 16 – Budapest, HU – A38
Oct 17 – Ostrava, CZ – Barrak
Oct 18 – Dresden, DE – Blauer Salon
Oct 19 – Poznan, PL – 2Progi
Oct 20 – Krakow, PL – Kamiennal2

About GROZA:
GROZA (“storm”, “terror”) is a black metal band from Bavaria, Germany. Their sound is driven by emotion, anger and sadness, combining searing melodies, raging blast beats and melancholy induced clean guitar passages into a melodic, dynamic blend.

Founded as a one-man project by singer / multi-instrumentalist P.G. in 2016, the band gradually grew towards a full band in the following two years, culminating in the self-release of their first effort – “Unified In Void” (2018) – which almost instantly gained attention and interest, leading to the signing to AOP Records shortly after. After 3 years of writing and intense live activity followed the release of the 2nd full length album “The Redemptive End” (2021), that was met with critical acclaim and overwhelming reception of fans alike, entering #78 of the German album charts consequently.

Between releases, the band has extensively presented their craft live on stages all across Europe during various club shows, festivals and full-fledged tours across Europe. To date, GROZA has played 120+ shows in over 20 countries. Continuing to do so in the fall of 2024, the band will again tour Europe in support of the new album.

GROZA is:
P.G. – lead vocals, bass (live), guitars
U.A. – backup vocals, guitars
T.H.Z. – drums
S.R. – guitars (live session)

Follow GROZA:
Bandcamp / Facebook / Instagram
AOP Records / District 19 (EU booking)

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