Psychedelic Prog Folk Rockers TUSMØRKE Release Single ‘”Dwarven Lord’ from Upcoming Album

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Having recently confirmed that “Dawn of Oberon” the upcoming album  from Prog Folk Rockers TUSMØRKE is set for release on the 30th August, Karisma Records have released a track from the album, which, as always with this group of musicians, features mystical beings who don’t quite fit the image  that we’ve come to know through countless fairy tales.
 
In this case that being is a “Dwarven Lord” as the title suggests, and as the band explains:
 
Oberon and Titania pop up in the pastures of the Norwegian cultural landscape! Though dwarven, it is not the size of the synth that matters as we enter the soundscape of certain natural Norwegian influences. This track pays homage to Tyrannosaurus Rex, Joe Meek, Shakespeare and Purcell. Talk about high culture for lowbrows!
 
“Dwarven Lord” can be downloaded or streamed on a number of services at https://orcd.co/dwarvenlord

As to the album itself, “Dawn of Oberon” sweeps us off on a subterranean expedition to the Kingdom of the Fair Folk and is described by TUSMØRKE as a “manifestation of our Peter Pan syndrome, with our aesthetics and ideals having remained unchanged for the last 25 years”.

Once again the highly acclaimed Norwegian artist Sverre Malling has provided the artwork for the album, and tracklisting is as follows:

  1. Dawn of Oberon
  2. Born to be mild
  3. Dwarven Lord
  4. Midsommernattsdrøm
  5. People View
  6. Troll Male

“Dawn of Oberon” will be available in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Milky Clear Vinyl formats and can be pre-ordered now at:

Smartlink to various services:  https://orcd.co/oberon
Bandcamp:  https://tusm-rke.bandcamp.com/album/dawn-of-oberon
Webshop:  https://www.karismarecords.no/shop/
US Webshop:  https://karismarecords.indiemerch.com/band/tusmorke

Having released twelve albums in twelve years TUSMØRKE are not only prolific, they are also highly imaginative, with their work ranging from the creation of entire worlds, to concept-based trilogies aimed at younger music fans.  Their (occasionally risqué) creations, combined with the band’s musical prowess and their lyrical themes, beguile the listener, whilst inserting a cleverly disguised commentary about the times in which we live.

TUSMØRKE is band whose joie de vivre translates extremely well into live performances, and fans will be able to witness it for themselves when the current lineup of Herjekongen on Keyboards, Brennesle on Drums, Krizla on  Flute and vocals, and Benediktator on Bass and Vocals, hit the stage on the following dates (more to come).

15 June:  Kampen Bistro, Oslo
27 June:  Pomorfestivalen, Vardø (Bydyra)
31 August: Release gig (details to be announced)

More information about TUSMØRKE can be found on the band’s Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/Tusmorke/

Below you can see the official video by Aleksander U. Serigstad for the track “Tøyens Hemmelighet” from TUSMØRKE’s 2018 album “Fjernsyn i Farver”.

BLESS THE DEAD Sign with Wormholedeath And Unleash First Single ‘755’ from Upcoming Album

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Get ready for a potent shot of southern groove metal goodness as US metallers BLESS THE DEAD join forces with Wormholedeath for their upcoming album, “We Create This,”  due for release on August 9th, 2024.

With a bottle of whiskey and a love for metal Bless the Dead was established in April of 2013. The band created a southern-feeling Groove metal sound that harnesses all that Rock and Roll has to offer. Drums heavy and pounding like thunder floating across the country. Followed up by Bass that buries itself in your bones. Highlighted by guitars that tear through the atmosphere with awesome heavy southern riffs of old. The harsh gritty Vocals tie it all together with lyrics related to everyday life in the craziness that is our reality. Bless the dead, with their sound and lyrics, celebrate their influences, past and present, the best way they know how. They celebrate the wins in life and relive the losses that have shaped each one of them.

With the signing comes the release of their first single, “755”! This electrifying track is a perfect introduction to the band’s signature sound and is sure to ignite a firestorm in the hearts of groove metal fans everywhere.

“That first taste you knew it was something you have to have 7 days a week for the next 55+…you will not live another day without knowing that feeling and will never let it go.”

“755” is available now on all major digital platforms here: orcd.co/755

“We Create This” cover & tracklist:
01 755
02 DFK
03 Dead Hearts
04 No Clue What For
05 Tracks In The Dust
06 Swinger
07 Slip Away
08 Wander
09 Watching Them Fall
10 Sorry My Dude

Get a sneak peek of the album with this tantalizing teaser:

In the daily chaos that shapes our cities from coast to coast, you will hear Bless the Dead.
In the shadows of moonlit trees swaying in the summer breeze, you will hear Bless the Dead.
In the Silence of the night that fills the deepest parts of the city, you will hear Bless the Dead.

Stay connected with Bless the Dead and follow their musical journey:
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JOHN ENTWISTLE‘s “Rarities Oxhumed – Volume Two” Coming in August, Feat. Unreleased, Remixed And Remastered Studio Tracks + Live Recordings

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John Entwistle is best known as the legendary bassist for the Who. Nicknamed the Ox and Thunderfingers, Entwistle’s music career spanned over four decades and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Who in 1990. Renowned for his musical abilities, he was voted as the greatest bassist of all time in a 2011 Rolling Stone magazine readers’ poll and in its special “100 Greatest Bass Players” issue in 2017. Bass Player Magazine named Entwistle at number seven.

Rarities Oxhumed – Volume Two is the second of the series of posthumous releases coming from John Entwistle. This compilation was curated by drummer Steve Luongo, who served as John Entwistle’s producer, bandmate, business partner and good friend for many years. As Luongo states, “When I agreed to do two volumes of John Entwistle rarities, I knew volume two had to be even better than volume one. It is!” The collection of songs on Volume Two are from his years with the John Entwistle Band and include re-mastered versions of studio tracks including “Endless Vacation”, alternate mixes of tracks like “Sometimes”, and live tracks including The Who cuts “Real Me”, “Long Live Rock” and an epic version of “Young Man Blues”. The latest preview track to be released is the Who cut “Had Enough.”

Listen to “Had Enough” here: https://push.fm/ps/hadenough

Rarities Oxhumed – Volume One was quickly embraced by longtime fans as it featured gems like “Bogey Man” featuring Keith Moon, “Where You Going Now” (demo for the Who), and a raw live version of “Trick of the Light” recorded during the John Entwistle Band’s final tour in 2001. Deko Entertainment is thrilled to have been able to bring both volumes of this unearthed music of John Entwistle to the fans and forever solidify him as one of the greatest rock musicians ever.

View video for “Bogey Man” here:

Pick up Rarities Oxhumed – Volume Two and special limited bundles via https://www.dekoentertainment.com/john-entwistle

Product Includes:
– One (1) Rarities Oxhumed – Volume Two CD
– One (1) Entwistle Crest – Necklace or Keychain
Rarities Oxhumed – Volume Two Tracklist:
• Endless Vacation (Video Mix)
• Sometimes (Alternate Mix)
• Rebel Without A Car (Alternate Mix)
• When The Sun Come Up (Single Remix)
• Horror Rock (Steve’s Re-Mix)
• Tommy-Eminence (Live)
• Young Man Blues (Live)
• Real Me (Live)
• Long Live Rock (Live)
• Boris Blues-Extended Version (Live)
• Whiskey Man (Live)
• Had Enough (Live)
• Heaven and Hell (Live)

For more information, visit www.dekoentertainment.com

SOLENCE Release New Track + Video ‘A Banger A Day Keeps The Doctor Away’

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Formed in Stockholm, SE and based out of Los Angeles, SOLENCE have engaged global audiences with their authentic positive vibes[1] , high energy performances, and endless optimism. The world can be cruel, but SOLENCE offers a simple cure: “A Banger a Day Keeps the Doctor Away.” Much like their recent track “F*ck The Bad Vibes, the title represents the band’s way of life. It’s equal parts hypnotic and uplifting with relatable lyrics that listeners can easily sing and bounce along to.

Stream/download “A Banger a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” digitally at https://solencemusic.ffm.to/abangeraday.

“We’re incredibly proud of this song,” exclaims vocalist Markus Videsäter. “It embodies everything we stand for in Solence–powerful choruses, fast solos, and banging beats and riffs. Together with our new style of playful lyrics it is one of our favorite songs we’ve ever made. We’re very excited to get this song out into the world and start playing it live for our amazing fans.”

SOLENCE have revealed the equally uplifting music video for “A Banger a Day Keeps the Doctor Away” which can be seen streaming below.

Lauded as one of PANDORA’s “Rising Rock Artists To Watch In 2023,” SOLENCE have won over audiences worldwide. They were introduced to North American crowds for the first time opening for Electric Callboy’s sold-out tour and have performed across the globe with bands including Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, and We Came As Romans, in addition to festival appearances at Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Blue Ridge Rock Fest, and more. This summer, SOLENCE will join metalcore luminaries Underoath as direct support for two shows in June before appearing on Europe’s largest music festivals including Rock For People Festival (CZ), Graspop Metal Meeting (BE), Resurrection Fest (ES), Tuska Festival (FI), and Nova Rock Festival (AT). See dates listed below.

With over 300 million cumulative streams and nearly 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, SOLENCE—Markus Videsäter (vocals), David Strääf (guitars), Johan Swärd (keyboard), and David “Viking” Vikingsson (drums)–achieved their first Active Rock radio charting single with “Animal In Me.” It was SiriusXM OCTANE’s most-played track in 2020 and taken from their breakthrough sophomore album DIRECTION. SOLENCE will share details on their upcoming debut album via Better Noise Music due this fall in the coming weeks.

SOLENCE European upcoming Tour Dates:
6/15 Hradec Kralove, CZ – Rock For People
6/16 Nickelsdorf, AT – Novarock
6/17 Munich, DE – Feierwerk
6/18 Karlsruhe, DE – Die Stadtmitte
6/20 Dessel, BE – Graspop
6/21 Haarlem, NL – Patronaat
6/22 Summerside Festival, Grenchen, CH
6/26 Viveiro, Galicia, ES – Resurrection Fest
6/29 Helsinki, FI – Tuska Festival

Connect with SOLENCE: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | TIKTOK

SHOTGUN MISTRESS’ New Album “Kings Of The Revolution” Out Now

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SHOTGUN MISTRESS, the vanguard of Australian rock, continues its meteoric rise after the release of singles Jude Judas and Shot Down, with their eagerly awaited sophomore album, ‘Kings Of The Revolution’. 

Order the album HERE

Since their inception in 2020, Shotgun Mistress has been nothing short of a revelation, reshaping the Australian rock music landscape with their incendiary blend of blistering, unparalleled musical skill, and dynamite live performances. Riding the tsunami wave of success from the new album’s first single Jude Judas, which rocketed to the pinnacle of the iTunes Rock Chart and clinched a spot as the #9 Best Selling Indie Single, Shotgun Mistress is now poised to eclipse their previous triumphs. With Jude Judas garnering acclaim on national platforms such as THE PROJECT, TRIPLE M, and the REBEL NETWORK, Shotgun Mistress has firmly cemented their status as the new preeminent force in rock music. 

Fresh off the GLAMFEST tour, where they shared the stage with legends like LYNCH MOB and SLAUGHTER, the band is gearing up for a whirlwind promotion of Shot Down, including a landmark performance alongside THE POOR at The Bendigo Hotel, Melbourne, on April 24th, 2024, and a headlining slot at WRESTLEROCK at The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, on April 27, 2024. Additionally, a 10-date tour of Japan from June 17 to July 3 underscores the global demand for their electrifying sound. 

“Concise, incendiary stuff.” Classic Rock Magazine
“Man this album is a blast to listen to. Doesn’t let up. There’s not a bad song on here.” Chris Holland, Music Director for TRIPLE M – SOUTHERN CROSS AUSTEREO

Embarking on their electrifying journey in 2020, Shotgun Mistress embodies uncompromising, explosive rock rooted in the quintessential Australian tradition. Forged from the supreme talents of the globally celebrated virtuoso Matt Wilcock on guitars and the percussive maestro ‘Diamond’ Dave Lee on drums, Shotgun Mistress found its sonic equilibrium with the exceptional additions of bassist Ben Curnow and the charismatic, magnetic frontman Glenn Patrick.
 
The band’s self-titled debut album erupted onto the iTunes Album Charts at an impressive #16, solidifying an ever-growing fanbase and affirming their position as torchbearers of modern Australian hard rock. With mesmerizing live performances across the nation, streaming platform milestones, and nationwide radio play, Shotgun Mistress has become an unforgettable phenomenon.
 
Now poised to take the rock world by storm again, Shotgun Mistress is ready to unveil its eagerly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Kings Of The Revolution’. This exciting new collection promises a renewed dose of the band’s signature high-octane, feverishly intense style. Their unyielding, spirited approach to rock is ready to impact on the global music scene. They aren’t just making noise; they are part of a musical evolution, bringing a fresh perspective to the rock genre. So, gear up for the next chapter of Shotgun Mistress, a band set on carving out their unique place in the vast landscape of rock music history.

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GHOSTS OF SUNSET Release New Single ‘Hide Her Heart’

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Ghosts of Sunset, the dynamic duo of John Merchant and Todd Long, are thrilled to announce their triumphant return to Golden Robot Records with the release of their new single, ‘Hide Her Heart‘. The single is a standout track from their recent album ‘Breathe,’ a collection that has already captivated fans with its homage to the 1980s hard rock and “hair metal” that defined their youth.
 
Buy/stream here: https://orcd.co/hide-her-heart

Ghosts of Sunset have always been more than just a band; they are storytellers of their own musical journey. ‘Breathe’ is a testament to their 30+ year friendship and musical partnership, seamlessly blending the sounds that inspired them as teenagers with their evolved artistry. The album invites listeners to reconnect with their musical roots while enjoying meticulously crafted songs that resonate on a deep, emotional level.

‘Hide Her Heart‘, the latest single, encapsulates the essence of Ghosts of Sunset’s sound—tight, literate, and full of the rock energy that has become their hallmark. Fans old and new will find themselves drawn to its powerful lyrics and memorable melodies, a perfect reflection of the band’s dedication to their craft.

Golden Robot Records is proud to welcome Ghosts of Sunset back to their roster. “Ghosts of Sunset continue to impress with their dedication to their art and their ability to evolve while staying true to their roots,” says Mark Alexander-Erber, CEO of Golden Robot Global Entertainment. “We’re excited to support them as they release ‘Hide Her Heart’ and share more of their incredible music with the world.”

Ghosts of Sunset’s ‘Hide Her Heart’ is available on all major streaming platforms now. Don’t miss the chance to experience the next chapter in the band’s musical legacy.

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https://goldenrobotrecords.com/golden-robot-records/ghosts-of-sunset/
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