After completing their legendary ‘40 Years Of Destruction’ anniversary tour in 2023 throughout South America, Mexico and Europe, vicious thrash metal pioneers DESTRUCTION are far from slowing things down. Today the quartet releases a hard-hitting new single, “No Kings – No Masters” with an official music video! This surprise release will be available on two track 12’’ vinyl in a very limited fan edition and will contain the new single and a cover version of Accept’s world famous hit “Fast as a Shark”. DESTRUCTION‘s massive career has seen many successes, with the band hitting stages at the world’s biggest festivals around the world like Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Graspop Metal Meeting and México Metal Fest. They are more than prepared for their next milestones – stay tuned for more news about an upcoming album, set for release in early 2025!
DESTRUCTION is known as one of the Teutonic 4, alongside Kreator, Sodom and Tankard, which will be reunited this year at the ‘Klash of the Ruhrpott’ on July 20, 2024 – a show that promises to celebrate thrash metal in its purest form and solidify their legacy in the genre. Don’t miss out on this show promising to become a legend and the rare occasion to witness the Teutonic 4 united!
Mastermind SCHMIER himself on the new track: “The new single starts the countdown for the new album a bit early, but we wanted to show our fans, that we are working on a kick ass new record! Yes it will be worth the wait: ‘No Kings – No Masters’ is a razor-sharp riff monster with tons of crushing guitars and neck-breaking speed! Next Level DESTRUCTION!!! We hope this beast will keep you excited for the new output in early 2025 – PLAY IT LOUD!!!“
“No Kings – No Masters” track listing: 1. No Kings – No Masters 2. Fast As A Shark (Accept Cover)
“No Kings – No Masters” will be available in the following limited formats: 1LP Slipcase Translucent Blue (strictly limited) 1LP Slipcase Solid Gold (strictly limited) 1LP Slipcase Silver (strictly limited) Digital Single
DESTRUCTION are: Schmier – Vocals, Bass Martin Furia – Guitars Randy Black – Drums Damir Eskić – Guitars
SKID ROW annouce first live album ‘Live in London’ and launches the first single ‘Slave to the Grind’ (Live in London), released through earMUSIC.
Welcome to the Skid Row live album 35 years in the making! On October 24th,2022 Skid Row took to the stage at 02 Forum Kentish Town and bottled lightening with ‘Skid Row – Live in London’, their first official live album and concert film that captures unforgettable, definitive performances of their timeless classics including ‘18 and Life’, ‘Monkey Business’ and ‘I Remember You’ as well as new fan favorites like ‘Time Bomb’ and ‘Tear It Down’ from their revered, Nick Raskulinecz-produced album ‘The Gang’s All Here’.A dream for the band and fans – in the heart of the city that so inspired them.
Skid Row crossed the Atlantic to find a fierce crowd awaiting them to experience the power of a band truly committed to rock ‘n’ roll, past present and future. ‘Live In London’ is a classic live album from a band that continues to innovate, grow and fire up audiences around the globe. Set opener ‘Slave to the Grind’ has been chosen as the first single and video. From the moment the band hits the stage, the energy is undeniable. And it just gets more intense from there. ‘Live In London’ is the live album Skid Row fans – old and newhave been waiting 35+ years for… and this show, this instant, is what they’ve delivered.
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Status Quo is releasing thier new single ‘The Wanderer’ from their upcoming album ‘Official Archive Series Vol. 3 -Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ through earMUSIC.
Rousing, energetic, and full of joie de vivre: ‘The Wanderer’ by Status Quo is an unforgettable rock song that gets everyone dancing. Its unique magic can be felt especially in this wonderful live version. This track is the second single release from the upcoming album ‘Official Archive Series Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’, capturing the band’s electrifying performance in a way that transports you right to the heart of the concert. An absolute earworm that stays in your head long after you’ve heard it. Pure cult!
‘Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ was recorded on Sunday 22 June 2008 as part of the ‘In Search Of The Fourth Chord’ UK tour. This was the tenth show of the year, and was part of the ‘Forest Live’ initiative by the Forestry Commission, and in fact was a return to the venue for the band who had performed a short run of ‘Forest Live’ shows as part of the ‘Heavy Traffic’ tour of 2003.
Status Quo will release ‘Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ on 12 July 2024, on strictly limited and numbered 2CD and 3LP vinyl editions, as well as on digital formats. As with each forthcoming release in this series, this official and fully endorsed recording features a carefully curated selection of iconic Status Quo performances, including classic hits spanning their extensive catalogue, deep cuts and fan favourites. Each track is a testament to the band’s enduring popularity and musical prowess.
The ‘Official Archive Series’ will offer exceptional sound quality and great packaging throughout, featuring photography by Christie Goodwin. The Series has been freshly mixed and mastered by Eike Freese and Laurin Halberstadt at Chameleon Studios Hamburg.
SIMONE SIMONS of EPICA fame has revealed the video for the second single to be taken from her debut solo album, Vermillion, that is set for release on the 23rd August via Nuclear Blast Records. Written alongside ARJEN LUCASSEN (AYREON), the new single is titled ‘In Love We Rust’.
SIMONE SIMONS & ARJEN LUCASSEN comment:
“The video was filmed in just one take to keep it as pure and raw as possible. We opted to keep it in black and white so as not to distract from the song or the performance. In Love We Rust is quite different from our first single Aeterna, which shows how diverse this album is. This is one of our favourite songs. We hope you love this as much as we do.”
For more than 20 years, ever since she was a teenager, SIMONE SIMONS has been carving her own path as a woman within the world of metal. As a lead singer, icon, and role model for a whole generation of female metalheads, the Epica lead singer remains one of the most prominent key figures in all things metal. After eight albums and countless global tours with her band, SIMONE SIMONS finally found the time to release her first solo album – a moment 15 years in the making! Her breathtaking debut Vermillion is a stunning feat chronicling her storied past as well as her rise to fame, and showcasing her many different influences ranging from prog rock to film scores to metal to electronic elements.
Of the timing for her eagerly awaited foray into the realms of a solo career, the Dutch singer says with a disarming grin: Epica has my priority and I always have the liberty to do other musical projects besides my career in Epica. Yet, I never had the time to dive into a project to this extent. Some endeavors require patience and time, and rightly so. Simone chose not to rush her solo project, opting instead to thoughtfully consider how she wanted to present herself. Enter stage right Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Her musical partner and longtime collaborator is no stranger to her soaring operatic voice. Together they have crafted a sonic universe that befits the influential figure she is. And while many would use their solo effort as a radical, even provocative departure from everything they stood for, SIMONE remains true to her love for epic melodies, huge choruses and monumental, intelligent music.
DEEP PURPLE releases their new song ‘Pictures Of You’ of their upcoming album =1 through earMUSIC.
Deep Purple’s latest song, ‘Pictures Of You’ is now available for streaming and as instant gratification track with all digital download pre-orders for =1. Additionally, the single is offered as part of a four-track bundle which features two previously unreleased live recordings from 2022 in Milan, Italy: ‘When A Blind Man Cries’ and ‘Uncommon Man’.
For collectors, the excitement continues as the physical pre-sale of ‘Pictures Of You’ begins today. The single will be released on CD and 12” vinyl on June 28th, 2024, with each format being strictly limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide, and each copy being numbered by hand.
The first music video for ‘Portable Door’, featuring the band performing live on stage, quickly surpassed one million views. In this new video, fans will once again see Deep Purple in their element, performing together.
The enigmatic album title ‘=1’ encapsulates the band’s philosophy of unity amidst complexity, promising an album that resonates deeply with their five decades spanning hard rock legacy. Produced once again by iconic Bob Ezrin, ‘=1’ captures the purest classic Deep Purple sound, without relying on nostalgia.
In celebration of the new album, Deep Purple will perform more than 60 concerts worldwide this year during their ‘=1 MORE TIME’ tour.
With three consecutive No.1 albums in their back pocket and a resurgent new energy powering them forward, this is Deep Purple at their pinnacle. ‘Now WHAT?!’ (2013), inFinite’ (2017), and ‘Whoosh!’ (2020) have sold over one million copies worldwide, making Deep Purple one of the most successful rock bands currently active. The latest studio album, “Whoosh!”, reached #1 on the album charts in 7 countries and charted in the top 10 in another 12.
‘=1’ will be released on July 19th via earMUSIC as Ltd. CD+DVD (Digipak), CD (Jewelcase), 2LP Gatefold (black, 180g), Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g), Ltd. Crystal Clear 2LP (180g) and Ltd. Box Set (CD+DVD Digipak, 2LP black Gatefold, 3x exclusive 10” vinyl editions feat. live recordings from Deep Purple’s 2022 tour, exclusive Collector’s T-shirt, 2x exclusive guitar picks, 1x exclusive art print, 1x exclusive lanyard, and the chance to win a Golden Ticket giving access to every show on the Deep Purple ‘=1 MORE TIME’ tour).
All LPs include a rich 12-page LP sized booklet – exclusively in the first print run!
The bonus DVD features the approx. 60min documentary ‘Access All Areas’ joining Deep Purple backstage on tour and providing an exclusive look behind the scenes.
Further exclusive items are available via the official album store: Ltd. 2LP Picture Disc, Ltd. Cassette, strictly limited canvas signed by all band members – limited to 150 items only and various other merchandise items.
Tickets for the ‘=1 MORE TIME’ tour are available HERE
About Deep Purple
There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution Deep Purple has made to rock music. Having sold more than 100 million albums and filled global arenas for decades, there’s little wonder that the respected British radio station Planet Rock named the group the ‘5th Most Influential Band Ever’. The band were also presented the ‘Legend Award’ at the 2008 World Music Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Deep Purple truly are ‘rock royalty’.
With a body of work spanning seven decades, Deep Purple has helped pioneer and define the hard rock genre while progressively moving into new areas, both keeping their sound fresh and attracting new fans to the legions who have remained loyal since the band’s inception. The celebrated MKII line up of Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore were responsible for creating many of the defining rock albums of the early 70’s, including ‘Made In Japan’, universally accepted as one of the most important and influential live albums of all time.
Known as one of the hardest working bands ever, Deep Purple has continued to release No.1 albums and tour globally since forming in 1968, with little rest. In 2007 (almost 40 years after being formed), the band performed 40 dates in France to an award-winning audience, and they continue to spend much of their year on the road selling out arenas across the globe.
Deep Purple has stayed true to its musical roots taking from an eclectic mix of styles to create a distinctive sound that defines the band today, but which in turn, has created a legacy that very few bands could ever hope to replicate. The band has written and produced so many “classic,” well-known songs, that its audience range widely in age and background – something the band has readily embraced.
Deep Purple’s recent studio album, ‘Whoosh!’ (2020), followed their worldwide chart-topping albums ‘inFinite’ (2017) and ’NOW What?!’ (2013). 2024 sees the release of their brand-new album ‘=1’. On all albums, Deep Purple joined forces with producer Bob Ezrin, who has worked with the likes of KISS, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed and Alice Cooper.
Furthering their collaboration with Ezrin, in 2021 and during the pandemic the band recorded a collection of cover songs from their own homes (normal for most bands nowadays, revolutionary for a band that records everything together in the studio), creating an eclectic and celebratory history of their roots in music, in the shape of ‘Turning To Crime’.
In 2022 came the sad news of Steve Morse’s departure due to personal circumstances. Moving forward, Deep Purple sought out the masterful skills of guitarist Simon McBride and played the year out in style, exciting crowds with a new energy and excitement.
Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride continue with renewed vitality, pushing the boundaries of hard rock to audiences around the globe, proving that Deep Purple are very much here to stay.
Swiss metal pioneers ELUVEITIE are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated ‘ÁNV RISING – EUROPE PT I‘ tour, set to electrify stages across Europe in early 2025. The tour will feature, Moldovan metal sensation INFECTED RAIN and the modern metal powerhouseAD INFINITUM.
ELUVEITIE, renowned for their unique blend of melodic death metal and traditional Celtic music, have consistently captivated audiences worldwide with their rich musical heritage and dynamic live performances. Following the success of their critically acclaimed album, Ategnatos, and their recent single releases, ‘Aidus‘ and ‘Exile Of The Gods‘, Eluveitie are set to bring an unforgettable experience to their European fans.
ELUVEITIE frontman Chrigel Glanzmann comments: “We are beyond excited to return to the road and share our music with our fans,” says Eluveitie frontman Chrigel Glanzmann. “ÁNV RISING – EUROPE PT I’ tour is not just a concert series; it’s nights of celebration and of good we‘ll have all together braving troubled times!”
Supporting ELUVEITIE on this epic tour are Infected Rain and Ad Infinitum, two bands that have rapidly risen in the metal scene.
INFECTED RAIN, hailing from Moldova, are known for their powerful, energetic performances and unique fusion of metal genres. Led by the charismatic vocalist Lena Scissorhands, the band has made waves with their latest album, TIME, which showcases their evolution and bold experimentation within the metal sphere.
Joining them is AD INFINITUM, fronted by the versatile and captivating vocalist Melissa Bonny. AD INFINITUM has quickly garnered a dedicated following with their sophisticated modern metal sound, as highlighted in their recent album Chapter III: Downfall. Their music blends heavy riffs, orchestral arrangements, and hauntingly beautiful vocals, promising a spellbinding performance.
The ‘ÁNV RISING – EUROPE PT I‘ tour promises a night of high-energy performances, intricate musical storytelling, and a celebration of metal’s diverse genres.
Tickets will be available starting Friday, June 7th, at 10:00am CEST, via the official ELUVEITIE website and major ticketing platforms.
‘ÁNV RISING – EUROPE PT I‘ tour dates: 23.01.25: DK, Copenhagen – Amager Bio * 24.01.25: SWE, Gothenburg – Pustervik * 25.01.25: NO, Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall * 26.01.25: SWE, Stockholm – Klubben Fryshuset * 28.01.25: FI, Helsinki – House Of Culture 29.01.25: FI, Turku – Logomo 30.01.25: FI, Kuopio – Sawohouse Underground 01.02.25: EST, Tallinn – Helitehas 02.02.25: LV, Riga – Palladium Riga 04.02.25: PL, Krakow – Klub Studio 07.02.25: GR, Thessaloniki – Principal Club Theater 08.02.25: GR, Athens – Gagarin 205 09.02.25: BG, Sofia – Joy Station 11.02.25: SLO, Ljublijana – Kino Siska 12.02.25: IT, Trezzo sull´Adda – Live Club ** 13.02.25: AT, Wörgl – Komma VZ 14.02.25: DE, Würzburg – Posthalle 15.02.25: DE, Jena – F-Haus 16.02.25: DE, Hannover – Capitol * wihout INFECTED RAIN ** without AD INFINITUM
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