TRIBULATION Reveal Music Video for New Single ‘Saturn Coming Down’, to Tour North America with OPETH

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Swedish Metal sensation Tribulation is now unveiling a brand new single, “Saturn Coming Down” along with a haunting music video! The single reveals a new side of the band while staying true to their dark sound and compelling melodies. The clip was created by Brendan McGowan with assistance from Damón Zurawski and can be found at THIS LOCATION.

TRIBULATION guitarist Adam Zaars comments, “‘Saturn Coming Down’ is a song that creeps up on you and that hopefully gets thoroughly under your skin. It’s a taste of the new musical areas we’ve charted that has taken us to places we’ve never ventured into before. It’s an ode to a very old titan who constantly seems to be lurking behind our backs

“As many of you will know we have always strived to push our own musical boundaries and to let the music change and grow with us, and vice versa, and to carve out our own niche in metal in general and in our own musical landscape in particular. ‘Saturn Coming Down’ is the next stage in that ongoing process. It’s a song about Saturn and our various interpretations and imaginings of him throughout the millennia. Helping us with visualizing this we had the pleasure of working with Brendan McGowan who really outdid himself with this video. We also had help from our friend Damón Zurawski who shot us here in Sweden. We couldn’t be happier with the result! Death is the way of the world!”

Stream the new single HERE.

In addition, TRIBULATION is pleased to announce that they will be supporting legendary progressive metal pioneers Opeth on their upcoming North America tour, which will kick off on October 11 in Milwaukee, WI and conclude on Halloween night in San Francisco, CA. this October 2024 with their last show on Halloween in San Francisco. The full itinerary can be found below while the tickets can be found HERE.

Get the tickets at https://www.tribulation.se/live

TRIBULATION North American Tour Dates (Supporting OPETH):
10/11: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club
10/12: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater & Ballroom
10/14: Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
10/15: Montréal, QC @ L’Olympia
10/16: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/18: Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
10/19: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
10/20: Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
10/22: Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
10/23: New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
10/24: Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin
10/25: Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
10/27: Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
10/29: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
10/30: Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
10/31: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield

Tribulation is known for their unique blend of gothic and death metal. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Johannes Andersson (Vocals/Bass), Adam Zaars (Guitar), Joseph Tholl (Guitar) and Oscar Leander (Drums). They have released several captivating albums during their career and are renowned for their theatrical live performances. “Saturn Coming Down” marks the first release of the band after their 2023 EP “Hamartia”, which has achieved critical acclaim after Tribulation’s award-winning last studio album “Where the Gloom Becomes Sound” in 2021.

Lineup:
Johannes Andersson (Vocals/Bass)
Adam Zaars (Guitar)
Joseph Tholl (Guitar)
Oscar Leander (Drums)

More info: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – Apple Music – Spotify

ALAN PARSONS’ Live Project Guitarist JEFF KOLLMAN Drops “2023 A.D.” on Vinyl with 3 Bonus Tracks

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Jeff Kollman is best known for his heavy, melodic electric guitar playing, fusing elements of Jazz harmony and creating his own brand of Rock with his long running prog fusion trio, Cosmosquad, and as member Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats. You can also catch him live with famed producer Alan Parsons (Pink Floyd, Beatles) with The Alan Parsons Live Project and in the studio or on stage with the likes of Japanese legend Eikichi Yazawa, Asia F.J.P., Steel Pulse, Chris Isaak, Jason Mraz, Lou Gramm (Foreigner), and producing rock legends Phil Mogg (UFO), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), and Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow).

Jeff released his latest album 2023 A.D on May 17th which features a guest appearance by Red Hot Chili Peppers and fellow Bombastic Meatbats drummer Chad Smith on the first single “Tongs & Thongs”. Now the Double LP vinyl drop with 3 extra tracks showcasing more of Kollman’s amazing guitar playing, but don’t take our word for it.

“Insanely cool tone -chops and originality! Love the tracks and diversity…and man you keep getting better and better!! Your touch and feel is one of a kind. The compositions and playing by all is world class! A must have for all musicians to see how it’s done!” – Steve Lukather

Listen to “Tongs & Thongs” here: https://push.fm/ps/tongs

This expanded Double LP includes 3 bonus tracks which Kollman elaborates on, “‘1979′ was written just a few weeks before the manufacturing of vinyl. The tune starts out with a classical style guitar solo on a Spanish made Ramirez 1A guitar from 1979. This is the year I started playing guitar which makes it fitting for a song title. I sent it over to pianist Guy Allison who started building the song around the solo intro. This song is truly a collaboration between us. ‘Friends’ is an intimate acoustic piece with a bass accompaniment. I love to show the softer acoustic side of my writing. The melody interestingly has a minor 2nd harmony to the melody note. It creates a subtle tension to the melancholy vibe. ‘A Tribute For Tommy’ is a truly inspired solo acoustic guitar piece. They say music is the healer. This song is dedicated to my older brother and only sibling
Tommy who tragically passed away in 2012. Tommy taught me so much about how to play with soul, meaning and attitude. I owe him EVERYTHING!”

This Double LP has 15 tracks in all and features Shane Gaalaas (MSG, Yngwie Malmsteen) Jimmy Johnson (Allan Holdsworth, James Taylor), Guy Allison (Doobie Brothers), Kevin Chown (Steelheart, Sebastian Bach) and Ed Roth (Robbie Krieger). Bassist Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea) makes a special appearance on the bonus Vinyl track 1979.

View video for “Tribal Scream”:

2023 A.D. is available on CD and limited-edition vinyl. Get your copy now and get a limited-edition bundle while supplies last: https://bit.ly/JEFF-KOLLMAN

Bundle Includes:
• One (1) Jeff Kollman “2023 A.D.” CD or LP
• One (1) Jeff Kollman “2023 A.D.” T-Shirt

Tracklist:

2023 A.D.
Tribal Scream
Tongs & Thongs (Feat. Chad Smith)
Layers
Lullaby For My Love
Battle Of The Bulge
Self Reflection
Cosmic Dust (Feat. Jimmy Johnson)
Dark Lord Day
Long Lonely Winter
Two Years Ago Today
Blue For Miles
1979 (LP ONLY)
Friends (LP ONLY)
A Tribute For Tommy (LP ONLY)

ENDLESS CHAIN Announce New Album “Agony”; Release First Single + Video ‘We Are We’

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Finnish melancholic metal act ENDLESS CHAIN has announced the release of the band’s sophomore album, entitled “Agony”, which has been slated for release on August 23. With the track “We Are We”, the band has unleashed the first single today.

Stream the single HERE

The song is accompanied by a brand new music video, which you can watch here:

“‘We Are We’ is a melancholic anthem, the track ranges from a driven & inspirational aggression, to a massive melodic & anthemic chorus“, ENDLESS CHAIN comment. “The song tells a love story with the thought ‘until the last breath we take’. It is generally about loss, its fear and love for another person until the last breath.“

Tracklist:

  1. Intro to Agony
  2. Agony*
  3. Human Race
  4. We Are We
  5. Burn Your Skies Above
  6. Ghost
  7. Until No One Comes
  8. Blind Kings*
  9. Beyond What You Believe**
  10. We Are All Vulnerable*
    *Guest solo by Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator, Waltari)
    **Guest solo by Panu Wilman

With a magnificently dark and Nordic essence, ENDLESS CHAIN burst into the music scene in 2017, paving their way with a series of impactful single releases blending Finnish melancholy with powerful storytelling. Their debut album, “Forthcoming Past”, served as a solid foundation propelling the band into the realms of Finnish metal greatness. Collaborating with renowned figures in the Finnish metal scene like Mikko Heikkilä (Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace), Ville Hovi (Blackstar Halo), Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator), and Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani), the band’s evolution shaped a musical journey rich in depth and emotion.

As 2021 drew to a close, ENDLESS CHAIN returned to the studio, driven by the creative genius of Timo Mölsä, to conceive their second opus. The result, “Agony”, will be released on August 23 2024 and was recorded and mixed by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Before The Dawn, Wolfheart, Waltari) and mastered by Svante Forsbäck (Rammstein, Volbeat, Hypocrisy, Ville Valo). Teaming up with some of the best engineers in the industry, ENDLESS CHAIN is geared up to deliver one of the strongest releases of 2024, in the style of Insomnium, Swallow The Sun and Amorphis.

Thematically encapsulating the delicate balance between dream and reality, escapism, light and shadow, and the intrinsic emotions of loneliness and isolation, “Agony” dives deep into ten soul- stirring compositions. Musically, a darker direction unfolds, merging atmospheric melodies with heavy & aggressive riffs to craft a captivating and unique sound. With a profound focus on the interplay of dark beauty, “Agony” promises to captivate listeners with its depth and intensity.

After exploring various options for releasing the album, the band ultimately decided to take matters into their own hands and self-publish the album. Guiding them through this process is the esteemed Tuomas Saukkonen (Wolfheart, Before the Dawn), whose expertise and support have proven to be invaluable in bringing their vision to life. The cover art for “Agony” was skillfully crafted by Finnish artist Kalle Pyyhtinen, resonating with the album’s essence and vision. 

“Agony” is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

Endless Chain are:
Ville Hovi: Vocals
Aki Salonen: Vocals
Timo Mölsä: Guitar
Aleksanteri Kuosa: Guitar, Bass
Samuli Mikkonen: Drums

For more info visit:
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WORSHIPPER Drop Lyric Video ‘Windowpane’ from Forthcoming Album

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WORSHIPPER drop a lyric video of the heavy grooving and radio compatible track ‘Windowpane’ as the final advance single taken from the Boston psychedelic hard rockers‘ forthcoming third album “One Way Trip” which is chalked up for release on July 19, 2024 via Magnetic Eye Records. Pre-order your copy at: http://lnk.spkr.media/worshipper-onewaytrip

“The track ‘Windowpane’ is our imaginary Heaven and Hell deep cut, with a little nod to Cheap Trick’s ‘Heaven Tonight’,” guitarist and singer John Brookhouse explains. “The song is an ode to everyone who feels like an outsider and that the world is passing them by while they watch. I know that I’ve felt this way a lot, especially during the pandemic, which was when this one came about. Of course, I had to throw a little psychedelic reference in there, too. It is also one of our more ‘groove’ driven songs, which is something we explored a lot on this record and never really focused on much in the past.“

With their third full-length, “One Way Trip”, Boston, MA psychedelic hard rockers WORSHIPPER have perfected their grand balancing act between classic hard rock and old school heavy metal that is empowered to soar high with the injection of a healthy dose of psychedelia. Rock and metal are all about the hooks and riffs, and the American quartet serves out those catchy delicacies in more than generous helpings.

Although the album title “One Way Trip” and some of the record’s songs could be interpreted as relating to drug culture, things aren’t so literal here, as WORSHIPPER take a more kaleidoscopic view of the human condition through a psychedelic lens. During the making of the album, three band members suffered personal loss. The opening track, ‘Heroic Dose’ for example revolves around the choice of a father who had realised in a ‘psychedelic epiphany’ that he faced a choice between either enlisting or being drafted and sent to the front lines of the Vietnam war. This is also reflected in the order of the tracks being influenced by the psychological horror thriller “Jacob’s Ladder” in which a Vietnam veteran is plagued by flashbacks and monstrous visions, and which added a loose circular concept to the entire album.

That a band from Boston takes inspiration from the dark side of art is probably no coincidence as New England is home to such grandmasters of horror as H. P. Lovecraft and Stephen King. Coincidentally, the rebellious city that sparked the American War of Independence and the region are also sizzling hotspots of the East Coast rock scene.

When WORSHIPPER were founded in 2014, it was clear to singer and guitarist John Brookhouse, drummer Dave Jarvis, bass player and backing vocalist Bob Maloney, and guitarist Alejandro Necochea that their new band had to stand out given the high concentration of like-minded and talented local peers. With the mission statement of bringing something exciting and fresh to the table, the still intact original line-up has cranked out impeccable heady and heavy stuff with an emphatic focus on real songs with hooky melodies, creepy vocal harmonies, and twin guitar heroics from the moment of inception.

WORSHIPPER‘s gift for catchy epic songwriting did not go unnoticed, and soon a record deal established the band globally with the albums “Shadow Hymns” (2016) and “Light in the Wire” (2019) receiving worldwide praise. Their quick success also opened doors for heading out on the road, and WORSHIPPER gladly accepted offers to tour with WEEDEATER in the US and THE SKULL in Europe as well as sharing stages with kindred spirits and heroes such as ELDER, LUCIFER, ACE FREHLEY, and MONSTER MAGNET among many others.

With “One Way Trip”, WORSHIPPER not only fulfil the high expectations their third full-length was saddled with, but the Americans are obviously enjoying doing exactly what they’re best at: writing damn great songs for an album that has only killers and no fillers!

Tracklist:

  1. Heroic Dose
  2. Keep This
  3. Windowpane
  4. Only Alive
  5. Acid Burns
  6. James Motel
  7. The Spell
  8. Onward

Line-up:
John Brookhouse – vocals, guitar, synth
Dave Jarvis – drums
Bob Maloney – bass, backing vocals
Alejandro Necochea – guitar, synth

For More Info Visit:
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NE OBLIVISCARIS: Dual Epoch Unfolds on EU & UK 2024 Tour, Presenting CITADEL + EXUL in Full

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In the dark, expansive universe of progressive extreme metal, a luminous event horizon approaches. Ne Obliviscaris, Australia’s emissaries of the genre, have declared a pilgrimage that transcends mere terrestrial bounds. Venturing forth with the most grandiose of announcements, they invite you to immerse in a celestial alignment of their monumental works: EXUL and CITADEL. This tour not only celebrates these two classic releases in their triumphant discography but marks a saga of perseverance and audacity that defines Ne Obliviscaris‘s journey through the cosmos of metal.

“Here in 2024 we have much to celebrate as a band. Last year saw the release of our most successful album to date, EXUL, and with it a return to the road that saw us performing to ever increasing crowds wherever we went. So many new people have discovered our music through EXUL and we are so incredibly proud of what we created with this album.“

“2024 however also marks the 10th anniversary of our second album, CITADEL, the record that launched us into the international scene back in 2014. Citadel took us from our little corner of the world in Australia to stages across the world for the first time.“

You can register for the Patreon pre-sale at https://www.patreon.com/neobliviscaris. Patreon pre-sales start today, June 27th at 10 A.M. local time.

Ne Obliviscaris: CITADEL & EXUL in EU & UK:
09 October: Athens, GR @ Temple
10 October: Istanbul, TU @ Dorock XL
12 October: Helsinki, FI @ House of Culture
14 October: Stockholm, SE @ Bar Brooklyn
15 October: Oslo, NO @ John Dee
17 October: Copenhagen, DK @ Pumpehuset
18 October: Hamburg, DE @ Logo
19 October: Prague, CZ @ Rock Cafe
20 October: Warsaw, PL @ Proxima
24 October: Budapest, HU @ Instant Club
25 October: Zagreb, HR @ Mochvara
26 October: Milan, IT @ Slaughter Club
28 October: Zurich, CH @ Dynamo
29 October: Paris, FR @ Petit Bain
30 October: Cologne, DE @ Kantine
31 October: Eindhoven, NL @ Effenaar
01 November: London, UK @ The Garage
02 November: Manchester, UK @ Damnation Festival
04 November: Wasquehal, FR @ The Black Lab
05 November: Nantes, FR @ Le Ferrailleur
06 November: Lyon, FR @ Rock’N’Eat
07 November: Colmar, FR @ Le Grillen

Public ticket sales go live on July 1st at 10 A.M. local time via:
www.neobliviscaris.com.au

Tracklist:
1. Equus (12:13)
2. Misericorde I – As The Flesh Falls (7:33)
3. Misericorde Ii – Anatomy Of Quiescence (9:22)
4. Suspyre (10:09)
5. Graal (8:53)
6. Anhedonia (3:43)
Total runtime: 51:53

Order ‘Exul’ here: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NeO-exul

Cover artwork: Xen

Drum tracking for Exul, the fourth long-player from Australian extreme progressive metallers Ne Obliviscaris, started in March 2020. There is an ominous tone to that date: March 2020. The pandemic demarcation line. That month, Daniel Presland laid down his drums in Nashville, Tennessee, with American producer Mark Lewis. As flight cancellations increased and borders shuttered, Presland made it home literally hours before Australia closed theirs. Lewis, guitarist Benjamin Baret and bassist Martino Garattoni weren’t as lucky. They were due to land in Australia in the days that followed to continue tracking, but were forced to remain overeseas indefinitely. With recording studios shuttered throughout Melbourne, a slow, tedious, life-altering two-year grind to complete Exul ensued for Ne Obliviscaris.

Seven additional studios and three more countries later, Exul was finally mixed and mastered in July 2022.

The album personifies Ne Obliviscaris’s distinctive, boundary-pushing ethos. The band’s trademark blend of emotion and beauty is as towering as ever, if not even more compelling, particularly how Charles’s violin lines carefully weave their way around Baret and fellow guitarist Matt Klavins’ riffing. The duality of Charles’s clean vocals and Xenoyr’s growls remains the narrative anchor, elevating songs that emanate sophistication and are a masterclass in composition.

Touring will factor heavily into Ne Obliviscaris’s 2023 plans. The band will embark on headlining tours worldwide that will hit new territories. As luck would have it, the return to live show activity will coincide with the release of Exul and the band’s 20th anniversary. As one of Australia’s leading extreme metal exports, there is a distinct sense of gratitude from Charles and his bandmates. They’re looking forward to sharing it with fans when they resume touring.

Lineup:
Xenoyr – Harsh Vocals
Tim Charles – Violin & Clean Vocals
Benjamin Baret – Lead Guitar
Matt Klavins – Guitar
Martino Garattoni – Bass

Biography:
David E. Gehlke

HIGHSOCIETY & BVLVNCE Release New Alt Rocker ‘Echoes’

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HIGHSOCIETY unites with EDM artist BVLVNCE to unleash a brutal cyber metalcore crossover single “Echoes.” From bone-crushing breakdowns to bass-heavy drops, HIGHSOCIETY & BVLVNCE push rocktronic music to its absolute limit.” The track banger delivers a relentless onslaught of sonic mayhem, punctuated by anthemic hooks and glitchy vocal layers. 

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/echoes

Featuring a powerful ensemble of synthesizers, drums, guitar, and bass, “Echoes” immerses listeners in a whirlwind of electrifying soundscapes. The single is a testament to the innovative spirit of both artists, blending the aggressive intensity of metalcore with the pulsating rhythms of dubstep and the dynamic edge of alternative metal. With a raw vocal performance from BVLVNCE that oscillates between brutal to ethereal this track crashes over listeners like waves in a hurricane, creating an unforgettable auditory deluge. The track’s fierce and energetic mood is perfectly captured through its relentless pace and fiery instrumentation, showcasing the unique talents of HIGHSOCIETY and BVLVNCE. It’s a perfect match made in a chaotic maelstrom, and we’re here to ride it out. 

“As early champions of the “rocktronic” movement, BVLVNCE and I found common ground years ago through our mutual fascination with merging metalcore and bass music,” explains  HIGHSOCIETY. “Following numerous discussions about joining forces on a project, fate intervened, paving the way for ‘Echoes.’ This track serves as a testament to our musical kinship, capturing our shared passion for crafting aggressive, uncompromising compositions that seamlessly fuse the raw intensity of metal with the sophisticated production of electronic bass music.”

“HIGHSOCIETY and I have been talking about making a track together for about 4 years now. We share a similar background as metalcore band guys that moved into the EDM space with their solo projects,”BVLVNCE adds. “I feel like him and I share the same brain when it comes to music production. I was so happy to finally collaborate with him on something, and really excited that it’s releasing via FiXT. 

The track itself is about attachment styles within relationships. The song is written from the perspective of a person with an avoidant attachment style, while they are with someone who has an anxious attachment style. It highlights the tough dynamic these two attachment styles can have when they are in a romantic relationship together. I don’t have all the answers, but my hope is that the lyrics could shed light on other peoples struggles within their relationships or within themselves.”

The ascending bass music talent that is known as HIGHSOCIETY has been on a rapid rise as of late, thanks to his addictive blend of stadium-crushing future bass, metallurgic dubstep, and blazing trap. With a seemingly endless torrent of releases across standout labels from FiXT, Barong Family, and Universal Music, to Red Bull Records and Lowly Palace/Trap Nation, HIGHSOCIETY has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting new acts in electronic music. 

In the past HIGHSOCIETY worked with respected labels such as Dim Mak, Red Bull Records,  Island Records, Lowly Palace, Welcome Records, Barong Family,  Universal, and now FiXT. He’s also worked with many high-profile artists including AWOLNATION, Attack Attack!, Celldweller, Teddy Killerz, The Anix, Big Shaq, Reid Speed, Palisades, Jade, and Le Castle Vania as well as earned sync placements with HBO, MTV, MTV2, ABC Family, Freeform, and Oxygen. He’s performed live with Knife Party, Kill The Noise, Slushii, Modestep, GTA, and Elohim at many live festivals including but not limited to Live 105 BFD Festival, Bottlerock Festival, Amsterdam Dance Event, and many headline shows across the US. 
 
BVLVNCE (pronounced balance), is a vocalist and producer who is crossing genres by making EDM with an emo and metalcore influence. With over 15 years of experience in the music industry, two EP’s, and a concept album under his belt; BVLVNCE brings an energetic and emotional sound that is uniquely his.
 
BVLVNCE spent many years as a vocalist in metalcore bands, sharing the stage with acts such as We Came As Romans, Our Last Night, The Color Morale and more. Now, he focuses on creating a cutting edge blend of electronic metal.
 
Listeners connect to BVLVNCE on a personal level, as his lyrics touch on topics such as depression, trauma, abuse, mental illness, and more. He has personally struggled with many mental and physical issues, and aims to remove the stigma around self disclosing these troubles.

He has established himself in the scene, by releasing on some of the most well respected EDM labels, and garnered support from some of the genres’s largest acts. 

High Society Online:
https://www.facebook.com/HIGHSOCIETYofficial?ref=hl
https://twitter.com/HIGHSOCIETYsays
https://www.instagram.com/thisisHIGHSOCIETY/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/32MQN2sITkJGNQN40QLPEa
https://soundcloud.com/highsocietyofficial
https://www.thisishighsociety.com/
BVLVNCE ​online:
https://www.facebook.com/BVLVNCEMUSIC/
https://x.com/bvlvncemusic
https://www.instagram.com/bvlvncemusic
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https://www.youtube.com/c/Bvlvncemusic