Italian Legendary SADIST to Headline Day 2 of Prog Power Europe 2024

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Italian legendary progressive death metallers SADIST are confirmed as headliners for the second day of the prestigious Prog Power Europe festival to be held in Baarlo (The Netherlands) from October 4 to 6.

SADIST will perform on Saturday, October 5th and will present their new album, the tenth of their career, which will be released this fall via Agonia Records.

Check out the band’s upcoming shows below:
06.07.2024 Genova Summer Live – Genoa (Italy)
20.07.2024 XXI Festiwal Mocnych Brzmień – Deczno (Poland)
26.07.2024 Kaptura Festival – Asti (Italy)
03.08.2024 Vegas Club – Viareggio (Italy)
13.08.2024 Agosto Dita e Draconian Festival – San Cosmo Albanese (Italy)
18.09.2024 Klub Palach – Rijeka (Croatia)
19.09.2024 Viper Room – Vienna (Austria)
20.09.2024 Novi-Sad – Serbia (t.b.c)
21.09.2024 Psychosounds Festival – Bucarest (Romania)
22.09.2024. Albion Club – Chișinău (Moldavia)
05.10.2024 Prog Power Euope 2024 – Baarlo (The Netherlands)
01.11.2024 Druso Club – Ranica (Italy)

Line-up:
Trevor Sadist – vocals
Tommy Talamanca – guitar, keyboards
Davide Piccolo – bass
Giorgio Piva – drums

SADIST on-line:
Website: http://www.sadist.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sadstofficial/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sadist_progdeathmetalband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sadistribe
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dmVTaRcdhzAJR0FOvKCDt

DALI VAN GOGH Drop New Single ‘Wicked Way’

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Hard rock band DALI VAN GOGH is back with their explosive new single, “Wicked way”!

Add electrifying energy to your playlist with Dali Van Gogh’s new single, “Wicked Way.” This powerhouse track blends rock and modern alternative elements, featuring dynamic vocals, captivating guitar solos, and infectious hooks. The polished yet gritty production showcases the band’s growth, making it perfect for both contemporary and classic rock collections. Versatile and resonant, “Wicked Way” appeals to hard rock enthusiasts, alternative rock fans, and those who love powerful female vocals. This track is a must-add for fans of Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Shinedown, and Evanescence. Experience the raw energy and memorable “Wicked Way” melodies and elevate your music collection. Stream it now on all major platforms and follow Dali Van Gogh for more incredible music!

“Wicked Way” is now available for streaming and purchase on all major digital platforms.

For more information please visit www.dalivangoghmusic.com

SICKRET Release New Single ‘Raise Your Fist (Remix)’

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SICKRET bring back 90s Nu Metal and hit today’s spirit. Nu Metal is alive and kicking – the most famous Nu Metal band in Switzerland shows this perfectly with their varied songwriting.  

Check out their new single ‘Raise Your Fist (Remix)’ below.

Hard and uncompromising: Since their formation in 2010, SICKRET have played more than 200 shows in 10 countries, impressing their fans with their hard-hitting stage presence. SICKRET perfectly combine the Nu Metal crossover and hardcore genres and show how this mixture should sound today.  

With three albums, several singles and official chart positions under their belt, SICKRET have shared the stage with bands like SICK OF IT ALL, SKINDRED, BREAKDOWN OF SANITY, JINJER, DOG EAT DOG, MUSHROOMHEAD, CLAWFINGER, JONATHAN DAVIS (KORN), Ill Nino and many more.  

In 2021 the band played some shows with Jinjer in Germany and Switzerland. A year later, the band played a 4-week EU/UK tour with American cult band Mushroomhead.  

Website: https://sickret.com
Bandcamp: https://sickret.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickretmusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sickretmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zI5PvVqjRXMGgJoiMUh9V

DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS Drop New Single & Video “Bleed” from Upcoming Album

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A few months ago, the Finnish rock band Darkness Is My Canvas was announced as a new addition to the Rockshots Records roster with the release of the first single from their upcoming album called “The End of Times” which is scheduled to debut in October 2024. Today, they are excited to unveil their newest single “Bleed”.

Darkness Is My Canvas seamlessly blends elements of rock with modern prog sounds, offering at the same time a melodious, immersive, and lively musical experience. 

Drawing inspiration from the complexities of everyday life, Darkness Is My Canvas infuses their music with themes of resilience, introspection and hope.

Musically, “Bleed” embodies the classic Darkness Is My Canvas sound, traversing from enchanting melodies to surprising rhythmic complexities. Melodic guitar passages by Panu lead the listener toward anthemic choruses, while robust drumming provides a sturdy foundation for the song’s narrative, brought to life by Pete’s impassioned vocals.

“Originally featured on Darkness Is My Canvas’ debut EP, “Monsters,” in 2022, “Bleed” quickly ascended to become a staple in our live performances. However, as we embarked on the recording journey for our upcoming album, “The End Of Times,” slated for release in October 2024, it became evident that “Bleed” justified a new perspective. With detail oriented re-recording, the song gained new life during this process, and now it sounds like what we originally envisioned. We added more grit to almost every part of it, re-vamped guitars, bass and drums. We created the soundscape more on the par with other songs to be released from the album”.  adds the band.

LISTEN – https://lnk.to/fDfmFo

“Bleed” is a song filled with beautiful guitar melodies and airy synthesizers. The chorus is epically melodic and easy to sing along to. Then, in the middle of the track, it ventures into some really bizarre musical territories – some might even find references to Radiohead’s Kid A album… Before it returns to a stadium-sized chorus as if nothing weird happened. The biggest differences in the remake are in the vocal harmonies towards the end of the song where there’s also a subtle nod towards Def Leppard. The theme of the song is self-harm, based on experiences within the band’s close circle. 

The Video of the song was created with super-talented Anita Emphis who is the master-mind behind the “Bleed” video. 

For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost, and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

Darkness Is My Canvas is:

Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass Guitar
Juza – Drums

For more info: 
Rockshots.eu 
https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/
https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/

Brazil’s AURO CONTROL Unveil New Album “The Harp”, Out Now

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Auro Control is a new Brazilian band dedicated to excellent Prog/Power Metal, today they released their debut album titled “The Harp”. Led by vocalist Lucas de Ouro, the band comprises a talented lineup including bassist Thiago “Bonga” Baumgarten, guitarist Lucas Barnery, drummer Davi Britto, and guitarist Diego Pires. With their fast, precise, melodic, virtuous, and energetic sound, Auro Control delivers an amazing auditory experience that leaves a lasting impression.
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​“The Harp” is an ambitious album, uniting the greatness of Power Metal with the depth of Prog Metal and the richness of percussion from Bahia-Brazil, resulting in a unique and surprising sound. The album, recorded at Estúdio Fusão in São Paulo and produced by Thiago Bianchi, will feature the participation of Bianchi himself (Noturnall, ex-Shaman), Aquiles Priester (W.A.S.P., ex-Angra), Felipe Andreoli (Angra), Bahian singer Aiace, and Metal icon Jeff Scott Soto. In its Japanese version, the album will feature the exclusive bonus track: Inside the Mirror.
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The album is full of songs showcasing their main influences and delivering energizing anthems with messages that encourage introspection and reflection. As the album unfolds, listeners are taken on a journey through the subjectivity of the human soul, with moments of power and complexity interspersed with Brazilian percussion and Northeastern rhythms.

The lyrics draw inspiration from dark moments and overcoming difficulties, serving as reflections and invitations to find one’s spotlight in life. Metaphors of battling loneliness and transformation resonate throughout, emphasizing the importance of willpower and courage.

For fans of bands like Angra, Stratovarius, Helloween, Symphony X, and Dream Theater, “The Harp” offers a refreshing and mature debut album that combines technical prowess with beautiful melodies and melodic ideas. It’s a compelling fusion of Power Metal classics and the rhythmic traditions of northeastern Brazil, marking Auro Control as a band to watch in the metal scene.

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/aurocontrol​
​​ALBUM ORDER – https://bit.ly/4aDZjol​

Music Video – feat. Jeff Scott Soto – Not Alone – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBJmcrLavSg​
Music Video – feat. Aquiles Priester – Rise of the Phoenix – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUeWfxZNBKg

Track Listing:
1 – Aurum Regium
2 – Feel The Fire
3 – Not Alone (feat. Jeff Scott Soto)
4 – Rise of the Phoenix (feat. Aquiles Priester)
5 – The Harp (feat. Aiace & Felipe Andreoli)
6 – Afterglow
7 – Head Up High
8 – Conception
9 – Runner
10 – Breaking Silence (feat. Thiago Bianchi)

Auro Control is:
Lucas de Ouro – Vocals
Lucas Barnery – Guitars
Diego Pires – Guitars
Thiago Baumgarten – Bass
Davi Britto – Drums

For more info:​
​Rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/aurocontrol | https://www.instagram.com/aurocontrol/

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS Celebrate 50th Anniversary with New Album “Struck Down”, Out June 28th

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“The strength of this band has inspired me to be more creative. This band really allows me to do anything I want to do: modern, traditional, anything in between. They are masters of it all. And as for what’s next…“I’m far from finished.” — Kim Wilson

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS is a familiar name for anyone into contemporary blues and blues rock. This is the band that created classic albums like T-Bird Rhythm and Tuff Enuff, powered by hits like the title track and “Wrap It Up,” Tuff Enuff went platinum, selling more than one million copies. Led by founding member Kim Wilson, the Fabulous Thunderbirds have been nominated for Grammy Awards six times and for Blues Music Awards more than 20 times.

Formed in 1974, the band celebrates their 50th anniversary with the release of their first new studio album in eight years – Struck Down. Struck Down features 9 original new songs co-written by Hamilton bluesman Steve Strongman & Kim Wilson and a stellar cover of Memphis Minnie’s song “Nothin’ in Ramblin. The album was produced by Kim Wilson, Steve Strongman & Glen Parrish, recorded in New Jersey and Hamilton, and mixed by Shelly Yakus (John Lennon/U2/Tom Petty). Guests include Billy Gibbons on the first single “Payback Time”, and Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ and Mick Fleetwood on the sole cover song on the album, Memphis Minnie’s “Nothing In Rambling.” Stand out tracks include the opening track “Struck Down By The Blues” featuring Steve Strongman on guitar, the Cajun-flavored “Don’t Make No Sense” featuring Terrance Simien on accordion, “Watcha Do To Me” featuring Elvin Bishop, and the wistful closing track “Sideline.”

The album is set to be released on June 28th.

The band continues to tour internationally selling out venues and headlining festivals with the current line-up of Kim Wilson on vocals and harmonica, Johnny Moeller on guitar, Bob Welsh on keyboards & guitar, Rudy Albin on drums, and Steve Kirsty on bass.

STRUCK DOWN – Track Listing

  1. Struck Down By The Blues (featuring Steve Strongman), 3:41
  2. Don’t Make No Sense (featuring Terrance Simien), 2:47
  3. Payback Time (featuring Billy Gibbons), 3:35
  4. Nothing in Rambling (featuring Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal & Mick Fleetwood), 3:55
  5. Won’t Give Up, 3:35
  6. The Hard Way, 4:06
  7. Whatcha Do To Me (featuring Elvin Bishop), 3:09
  8. I’ve Got Eyes, 4:07
  9. That’s Cold, 2:18
  10. Sideline, 4:03

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/fabulousthunderbirds
https://fabulousthunderbirds.com