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NILE Return with New Album “The Underworld Awaits Us All”, Out August 23rd

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 29, 2024

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World-renowned American death metal icons NILE return in 2024 with their highly-anticipated 10th onslaught, The Underworld Awaits Us All, out August 23 via Napalm Records. Boasting airtight technicality and unrelenting brutality, the new album pushes each member of NILE – founding mastermind/guitarist Karl Sanders, longtime drum master George Kollias, vocalist/guitarists Brian Kingsland and Zach Jeter, and bassist Dan Vadim Von – to their furthest extremes both in artistry and performance.

Once again produced and recorded at Sanders’ own Serpent Headed Studios in Greenville, South Carolina, the band returned to Vile Nilotic Rites engineer Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Whitechapel) for mixing and mastering.

In celebration of today’s announcement, NILE have dropped the album’s first new single, “Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down on a Stake in the Underworld and Made to Eat Feces by the Four Apes”, alongside a new official music video. Topped by killer screams and gutturals, the track is a winding hacksaw of brutal tech-death injections citing the Egyptian Book of the Dead.

NILE’s Karl Sanders comments on the new track and video:
“’Chapter for not being Hung Upside Down’ is one of our favorite tracks on the new record. It’s a lot of fun to play, challenging and unpredictable, but with an infectiously brutal, unrestrained vibe that I am very certain will be a blast in the mosh pit during live shows.

We are super happy to be working with Tom Flynn for the video for this song – he is a visionary with insanely creative ideas and a really cool guy to work with. Very excited for people to see what he has been cooking up with this video.”

Watch below the new official music video for “Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down on a Stake in the Underworld and Made to Eat Feces by the Four Apes”.

Facing the planet’s inevitable end with their diehard fans at their side, NILE waste absolutely no time with histrionics on The Underworld Awaits Us All, distilling their trademark Egyptology driven tempest down to its most streamlined essence. Charging into battle as its namesake depicts, “Stelae of Vultures” makes an immediate impact with dissonant guitar chords and supernatural drumming, teasing the auditory evisceration to come. Topped by impressive screams and gutturals, the track leads into “Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down on a Stake in the Underworld and Made to Eat Feces by the Four Apes”, citing the Egyptian Book of the Dead’s 181st chapter. The album’s most succinct track, “To Strike with Secret Fang”, blends low-end punishment with blackened death metal inspiration, before album standouts such as “Naqada II Enter the Golden Age” and “Overlords of the Black Earth” breathe new life with thrash and fusion experimentation, as well as real human choirs – adding a raw element to the NILE fold. Each track soars as a technical tour-de-force – featuring career-defining extreme drumming from Kollias, as well as razor-sharp soloing from all three active guitarists and palpable bass exploration. A perfect example of this equation is pinnacle burner “Under the Curse of the One God”, combining sinister atmospherics with breakneck pacing and whirlwind, vicious riff acrobatics.

Throughout the remainder of its 11 pummeling tracks and intricate interludes, NILE masters full-tilt speed and ferocious musicality. 30 years into their heavy reign, The Underworld Awaits Us All proves that NILE is marching onward and undoubtedly upward, bleeding metal for their fandom for as long as the sands of time will allow.

Karl Sanders says about the album:
“We are very happy to be sharing with fans Nile’s 10th album. We worked overtime making this record as killer as we could – because we sincerely felt fans deserved our best efforts. The Underworld Awaits us All – and we will see you there.”

Pre-Order The Underworld Awaits Us All HERE

The Underworld Awaits Us All’s mind-bending art was once again envisioned and created by Michał ‘Xaay’ Loranc, with reference to the cycle of life and judgment at its end.

The Underworld Awaits Us All track listing:
1. Stelae of Vultures
2. Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down on a Stake in the Underworld and Made to Eat Feces by the Four Apes
3. To Strike with Secret Fang
4. Naqada II Enter the Golden Age
5. The Pentagrammathion of Nephren-Ka
6. Overlords of the Black Earth
7. Under the Curse of the One God
9. Doctrine of Last Things
10. True Gods of the Desert
11. The Underworld Awaits us All
12. Lament for the Destruction of Time

NILE recently announced a full European tour for September 2024, followed by a Japan tour in October 2024. The band was also just confirmed for Maryland Deathfest 2025, and will make two festival appearances this summer. See below for a full list and stay tuned for more tour announcements coming soon!
NILE Festivals:
June 21, 2024 – Dessel, BE @ Graspop Metal Meeting
June 29, 2024 – Clisson, FR @ Hellfest
May 22-25, 2025 – Baltimore, MD, USA @ Maryland Deathfest XX

NILE Underworld Europe Tour 2024:
September 3, 2024 – Essen, GER @ Turock
September 4, 2024 – Amstelveen, HOL @ P60
September 5, 2024 – Bristol, UK @ The Fleece
September 6, 2024 – Glasgow, UK @ Slay
September 7, 2024 – Dublin, IRE @ Opium
September 8, 2024 – Belfast, N.IRE @ Limelight2
September 10, 2024 – Manchester, UK @ Rebellion
September 11, 2024 – London, UK @ Underworld
September 12, 2024 – Drachten, HOL @ Iduna
September 13, 2024 – Uden, HOL @ De Pul
September 14, 2024 – Brugge, BEL @ Het Entrepot
September 15, 2024 – Mannheim, GER @ MS Connexion Complex
September 17, 2024 – Barcelona, SP @ Salamandra
September 18, 2024 – Valencia, SP @ Almassera
September 19, 2024 – Sevilla, SP @ Custom
September 20, 2024 – Lisbon, POR @ RCA
September 21, 2024 – Porto, POR @ Hard Club
September 22, 2024 – Madrid, SP @ Mon
September 24, 2024 – Moncalieri (TI), ITA @ Audiodrome
September 25, 2024 – Rome, ITA @ Largo
September 26, 2024 – Modena, ITA @ Notte Tempio
September 27, 2024 – Aarau, CH @ KiFF
September 28, 2024 – San Dona’ Di Piave, ITA @ Revolver
September 29, 2024 – Munich, GER @ Backstage

NILE Japan Tour 2024:
October 8, 2024 – Tokyo @ Space Odd
October 9, 2024 – Tokyo @ Space Odd
October 10, 2024 – Osaka @ Varon

NILE in Bangkok:
October 12, 2024 – Bangkok, TH @ Mr. Fox Live House

NILE Australia & New Zealand Tour 2024:
October 15, 2024 – Perth, AU @ Milk Bar / Civic Hotel
October 16, 2024 – Adelaide, AU @ The Gov
October 17, 2024 – Brisbane, AU @ The Brightside
October 18, 2024 – Melbourne, AU @ Max Watts
October 19, 2024 – Hobart, AU @ Uni Bar
October 20, 2024 – Sydney, AU @ Crowbar
October 22, 2024 – Auckland, NZ @ Whammy

NILE is:
Karl Sanders – Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards
George Kollias – Drums
Brian Kingsland – Guitar, Vocals
Zach Jeter – Guitar, Vocals
Dan Vadim Von – Bass

NILE online:
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E.S.P. (Engineered Society Project): New Album ‘Deception’ Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 29, 2024

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E.S.P. (Engineered Society Project) unveiled their highly anticipated album, Deception, on May 17th, courtesy of Mindsnap Music/Combat Records. Alongside the album release, the band also debuted a lyric video for the title track, “Deception”.

Every track on the album was meticulously crafted and expertly mixed at Total Access Recording in Redondo Beach, California. Additionally, the two tracks “Undertaker” and “Kamikaze of Love” were recorded at Magic Studios in Houston, Texas. Get ready to immerse yourself in a sonic journey unlike any other.

One of the highlights of Deception is the track “Fade Away,” which features the legendary Glen Hughes from Deep Purple. This collaboration adds a unique and dynamic element to the album, making it a must-listen for fans of both E.S.P. and Glen Hughes.

STREAM/DOWNLOAD DECEPTION at https://orcd.co/esp_deception

WATCH the lyric video for “Deception”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2M90TSQTEc
WATCH Tim Ripper Owens talk about the new E.S.P. Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPmxYc2dV5I

Deception Track Listing:
1.- Deception
2.- Who Am I
3.- Fade Away
4.- Undertaker
5.- Breathe
6.- Kamikaze Of Love
7.- Profits of The Fire

E.S.P. signed a worldwide deal with the quickly moving indie label Mindsnap Music/Combat Records. Mindsnap Music is owned and operated by Christian F. Lawrence (better known as “Opus”) and is distributed exclusively by Von Artists, Ltd. / The Orchard. Mindsnap Music has put out the likes of Joey Concepcion (solo), Dead By Wednesday, Bomber Alley (members of Dee Snider’s solo band), Howland Hyatt (Metal Church drummer Stet Howland), Joetown, S.O.S. & more!

E.S.P. takes the old school approach, but spins it with a modern twist without sacrificing integrity or respect for the style. E.S.P. consists of seasoned professionals that have extensive touring and industry experience. The band has lead singer Kris Keyes, formerly with GARGANTUA SOUL, appeared at Woodstock 99. Kris’s former band was managed by the RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE team. Jo Jo Brown, the lead guitarist, brings a unique style of Neo Classical Metal coupled with an unmistakable touch of soul that connects with his audience. Timothy Moss, the bass guitarist, is well known in industry circles. Sean Salinas drives the beat on drums and was with the Cirque Soleil KA and Zumanity resident shows in Las Vegas. Together with their original music, this act brings an electric night of music that captures the attention of their audience and provides great entertainment value.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Spotify – Facebook – Instagram

TROPE Release Emotive New Single ‘Callous’

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Alternative progressive rock band TROPE released their latest single ‘Callous’, from their upcoming double album DYAD, due for release Fall 2024.

‘Callous’ was written by Trope’s guitarist/producer Moonhead and Juno-Nominated songwriter Diana Studenberg. The band explains that “Callous is a song about the absence of love, and where you think that love should be, and how we can build up protection against the realization of that, yet we still hope that maybe those who can’t seem to love us will someday. This could be a love from a parent, or someone who we have strong feelings for and have invested in.”

‘Callous’ takes the listener on an emotional journey through different phases with both drastic time, sonic and rhythmic changes and dynamics ranging from acoustic heartfelt breakdowns to instrumental breaks with crashing drums and heavy guitars. The song was produced, mixed and mastered by Moonhead.

TROPE will be on tour in August with Kings X and is currently on tour now in the US supporting Soen in the remaining cities:
05.28 – Austin, TX – Come Take it Live
05.30 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
05.31 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
06.01 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
06.02 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
06.04 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
06.05 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
06.06 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
06.08 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
06.09 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre

About Trope
Trope is an alternative rock band with progressive elements featuring vocalist Diana Studenberg and guitarist/producer Moonhead. The band formed in 2016 and spent the next couple of years writing and recording demos which became their debut album “Eleutheromania”.

In 2022, Trope toured Europe on a 26 date tour in 15 countries supporting The Pineapple Thief and also played 6 shows with The Pineapple Thief in US in April 2022, before embarking on a USA tour with Symphony X and Haken, for 27 dates in May 2022. The band also played with Kings X in the US in 2023, and played select festivals including Maximum Rock Romania and Summerfest in the US. In 2024, Trope will be playing select dates with Kings X and embarking on a 25 date US tour with Swedish Prog Metal group Soen.

With musical contributions from some of the worlds best drummers and musicians including Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief), Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer) and more. TROPE’s sophomore double album DYAD is set for release in Fall 2024.

LISTEN HERE:
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http://www.facebook.com/tropeband
http://www.instagram.com/tropeband
http://www.twitter.com/tropeband
https://www.youtube.com/@TropeBand
Merch Store: http://www.tropemerch.com
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https://tropeband.bandcamp.com/album/eleutheromania

SABATON: ‘The Tour To End All Tours’ Concert Film in Cinemas on October 11th

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This year SABATON releases ‘The Tour To End All Tours‘ concert film in partnership with All Things Live! The film will hit theatres on October 11, 2024, and tickets will be released on August 26, 2024.

Titled ‘Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours‘, this concert film holds a special place in SABATON´s hearts. It was recorded at the sold-out Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, where thousands of fans gathered to watch the band. For those who know SABATON well, you’ll understand the profound significance of this concert. When they first performed in the Netherlands six years after the formation, they played to a small crowd – only a handful of people. Reflecting on this incredible contrast from then to now truly blows SABATON´s minds!

Now, SABATON invite you to embark on a heavy metal journey like no other and celebrate the largest tour to date! ‘Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours‘ will throw you straight into the heart of their explosive live performance. If you’re looking for energy, pyrotechnics and heavy metal with a side of history, look no further! SABATON´s got you covered.

Watch the trailer for ‘Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours‘ here:

Pär Sundström says: “In 2023, we embarked on our biggest tour ever, and in Europe alone, we covered over 50,000 kilometres with a dedicated team of 170 amazing people, 9 buses, 12 trucks, and even a tank! “The Tour To End All Tours” was an unforgettable journey for each of us – unique, thrilling, and deeply eye-opening. We wanted to share this extraordinary experience with everyone, especially those who couldn’t attend our live shows for whatever reason.”

“Coming from humble beginnings, performing at the sold out Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam was a surreal and monumental achievement for us. We hope you enjoy the Sabaton experience and we’re confident you won’t be disappointed! October 11th. Mark that date on your calendar,” Pär adds.

Gather your fellow metalheads, and prepare for the metal event of the year!
For more detailed information on this project, visit www.sabaton.film!

ABOUT SABATON
In the more than two decades since their launch, Swedish metallers, SABATON, have achieved quadruple-platinum sales, headlined major festivals and sold-out arena concerts across the globe, and earned a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in rock. SABATON combines standout stage design and production with epic concept albums, linking real-life historical war events with classic kick-ass metal. To date, the band has released ten studio albums, amassed six Gold, two Platinum, and one four-times-Platinum awards, seen eight of its albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. The band has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for “Breakthrough Artist” in 2011 and “Best Live Band” in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. GRAMMY) as Best Heavy Metal band. SABATON has also accumulated more than two billion streams across all streaming platforms.

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE Release Third Single + Video ‘The Devil is A Woman’

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Chart-topping German rock stars KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have released “The Devil is A Woman”, the third single from their upcoming new studio album, Back With A Bang, out July 5, 2024, via Napalm Records! The devilish track features heavy drums and driving guitars, as the band undeniably heralds the return of stadium rock.

After reaching #2 on the Official German Album Charts with their 2022 full-length, Not The End Of The Road, and regularly topping the Rock Radio Airplay Charts, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are truly Back With A Bang with an exciting new album. Tickets for the band’s autumn tour are selling fast, but fans will get to experience some of the new songs live already this summer, when KISSIN’ DYNAMITE takes the stage at a number of summer festivals. Check out the official music video for “The Devil is A Woman” below, and don’t forget to pre-order your copy of the upcoming album!

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE on “The Devil is A Woman”:
„The Devil Is A Woman! That’s a sexy imagination, isn‘t it? We simply had to highlight this sexiness with a guitar driven, ball-shaking Stadium Rock Anthem, delivering the well known KISSIN’ DYNAMITE-trademarks in it’s pure form! Enjoy!“

Pre-Order Your Copy of Back With A Bang NOW

Tracklisting Back With A Bang:
1             Back With A Bang
2             My Monster
3             Raise Your Glass
4             Queen Of The Night
5             The Devil is A Woman
6             The Best Is Yet To Come
7             I Do It My Way
8             More Is More
9             Iconic
10           Learn To Fly
11           When The Lights Go Out
12           Not A Wise Man

German stadium rockers KISSIN’ DYNAMITE return with their eighth full-length, the aptly entitled Back With A Bang, out July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records! Founded as a teenage school band in 2007 and equipped with an authentic 80s stadium rock attitude, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have performed at countless major festivals internationally, opened for acts such as L.A. rockstars Mötley Crüe and played massive sold-out headline tours.

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE’s booming career has seen several high chart entries, with the latest studio album and Napalm Records debut Not The End Of The Road (2022) impressively climbing to #2 on the Official German Album Charts. Moreover, the rock formation’s catchy hits have made it to #1 on the Rock Radio Airplay Charts several times, and the multi-million-times streamed band has gained over a million views on each of their most popular music videos. Now, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE release their promising new offering Back With A Bang, once again recorded and produced by singer Hannes Braun (Südland Music). The album was mastered by Grammy-nominated mastering engineer Robin Schmidt (24-96 Mastering).

KISSIN‘ DYNAMITE Live 2024:
w/ Massive Wagons
20.06.24 DE – Ulm / Ulmer Zelt
04.10.24 DE – Munich / TonHalle
05.10.24 DE – Cologne / E-Werk
06.10.24 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
08.10.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Blue Stage
09.10.24 AT – Vienna / Szene Wien
11.10.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
12.10.24 CZ – Brno / Sono Centrum
13.10.24 DE – Berlin / Kulturbrauerei Kesselhaus
25.10.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
26.10.24 DE – Geiselwind / Music Hall
27.10.24 NL – Enschede / Metropol, HJ Zaal
29.10.24 FR – Paris / Trabendo
30.10.24 FR – Villeurbanne / La Rayonne
01.11.24 BE – Antwerp / Trix
02.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36
28.12.24 DE – Balingen / Volksbank Messe

Festivals:
21.06.24 DE – Fulda / Kultur Findet Stadt
05.07.24 DE – Ballenstedt / Rock Harz Festival
06.07.24 DE – Empfenbach / Festival Holledau
07.07.24 DE – Tuttlingen / Honberg Sommer
28.07.24 DE – Bremen / Seebühne rockt
23.08.24 DE – Haddeby / Baltic Open Air
25.08.24 PT – Pindelo Dos Milagres / Milgare Metaleiro

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are:
Hannes Braun – vocals
Ande Braun – guitar
Jim Müller – guitar
Steffen Haile – bass
Sebastian Berg – drums

KISSIN‘ DYNAMITE online:
HOMEPAGE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
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GREENLEAF Release Mockumentary Video ‘Different Horses’ from Upcoming Album

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Swedish heavy rockers GREENLEAF release a quite unusual video in a tongue-in-cheek style mockumentary for the track ‘Different Horses’ as the final single from their forthcoming full-length “The Head & The Habit”, which is chalked up for release on June 21, 2024 via Magnetic Eye Records! The album pre-sale is available at http://lnk.spkr.media/greenleaf-head-habit

GREENLEAF have previously announced the “Habit of the Tundra Tour” with SLOMOSA and support from PSYCHLONA in Europe for autumn 2024. Please see below for all confirmed dates!

“With ‘Different Horses’, I am trying to paint a metaphorical picture of impending troubles represented by ‘hell’s horses’ in the lyrics”, vocalist Arvid Hällagård reveals. “The act of analyzing and taking a test only leads to confusion and paralysis, highlighting the challenge of understanding internal changes and doubts. A sickness growing inside the body and your mind’s way to handle it. You need a reset but it’s hard knowing what is on your doorstep. This song is inspired by actual events that were close to me.”

With their ninth full-length “The Head & The Habit”, GREENLEAF have reached the pinnacle of a long evolution. The musical handwriting and well-honed mastery of guitarist Tommi Holappa, who has been a pioneer and pillar of the European stoner rock scene for more than 25 years, shines clearly through. This is perfectly complemented by the soulfulness, intuitive sense of melody, and depth of character that the vocals of classically-trained singer Arvid Hällagård brings to the sound of GREENLEAF.

Apart from world-class vocal lines and massive riffs with electric fuzz-power, GREENLEAF have put extra thought into the themes of “The Head & The Habit”, which lift its lyrics far above much of the often cliché-ridden genre. As the album title implies, the new songs resemble symbolic short stories that revolve around emotional struggles and even mental illness. Written by the vocalist, the lyrics reflect real life experience as Hällagård works with people who suffer from problems with drug abuse and psychological health.

Tracklist:

Breathe, Breathe Out
Avalanche
Different Horses
A Wolfe in My Mind
That Obsidian Grin
The Sirens Sound
Oh Dandelion
The Tricking Tree
An Alabastrine Smile

GREENLEAF Live
05 JUN 2024 London (UK) Stoomfest
12 JUN 2024 Erfurt (DE) Stoned from the Underground
31 AUG 2024 Aarschot (BE) Down the Hill

with SLOMOSA & PSYCHLONA
30 SEP 2024 Leipzig (DE) Werk2
01 OCT 2024 Berlin (DE) Lido
02 OCT 2024 (DE) Hamburg (DE) Gruenspan
03 OCT 2024 Köln (DE) Club Volta
04 OCT 2024 Bielefeld (DE) Forum
05 OCT 2024 Leeuwarden (NL) Into the Void
06 OCT 2024 Pratteln (CH) Up in Smoke
07 OCT 2024 Innsbruck (AT) PMK
09 OCT 2024 Wien (AT) Arena
10 OCT 2024 Zagreb (HR) Vintage Industrial Bar
11 OCT 2024 Graz (AT) PPC
12 OCT 2024 München (DE) Keep It Low

Heavy rock afficionados GREENLEAF were initially formed as an informal project by friends that were already playing in other bands including such notable names as DOZER, LOWRIDER, and DEMON CLEANER. The Swedes simply wanted an outlet for their mutual love of ’70s-era hard rock and proto-metal while being free from the expectations and pressures of their main bands.

Despite intentions to keep GREENLEAF purely for pleasure, the undiluted joy of creating catchy songs led to everyone demanding that material be recorded. This eventually resulted in the release of a self-titled debut EP in 2000, which was quickly followed by first full-length “Revolution Rock” only a year later.

With guitarist and founder Tommi Holappa firmly at the helm, the sound of GREENLEAF remained remarkably consistent throughout the years and releases that followed, even through a variety of personnel changes.

Inspired by growing popularity and the success of “Secret Alphabets” (2003) and “Agents of Ahriman” (2007), they began to shift gears in 2010, moving from “the side project that refused to die” toward something closer to a band with the release of fourth album, 2012’s “Nest of Vipers”.

Having turned from an on and off fling to a full-time love affair, the years of rotating line-ups ended and GREENLEAF‘s newfound focus and stability was crowned by their fifth album “Trails & Passes” (2014), which featured new permanent vocalist Arvid Hällagård. This milestone also marked the beginning of a new phase of the band.

Their next two full-lengths, 2016’s “Rise Above the Meadow” and 2018’s “Hear the Rivers”, won the band prime performing slots on European festival stages, while “Echoes from a Mass” (2021) reached the global streaming and European album charts – reflecting the quartet’s ever-growing popularity.

Weaving together psychedelia, hard rock, and metallic blues in a warm, serpentine mélange that leaves behind none of the punishing immediacy of their earlier recordings, today’s GREENLEAF merge road-tested tightness, swirling guitar-driven soundscapes, and captivating blues-laden vocals into one of the most reliably mesmerizing acts pushing the sonic horizons of desert rock to new frontiers.

With “The Head & The Habit”, GREENLEAF combine an awareness of past triumphs with mature craftsmanship, showcasing their confidence in how to rock stronger, harder, and more to the point than ever before. The Swedes melt thunderous riff-magic, enrapturing and soul-heavy vocals, frenetic rhythms and driving attacks into a ear-catching, sparkling alloy of hard rocking anthems!

“The Head & The Habit” will be available as a 48-page CD artbook, a digisleeve CD, and as a transparent red vinyl LP, an opaque cream white vinyl LP, and a marbled black, white & transparent green vinyl LP. Pre-order HERE!

Recording with Karl Daniel Lidén at Studio Gröndahl, Stockholm (SE)
Additional vocals recorded by Arvid Hällagård at Studio Baking Cabin
Mix by Karl Daniel Lidén in Tri-lamb Studios, Stockholm (SE)
Mastering by Karl Daniel Lidén in Tri-lamb Studios, Stockholm (SE)

Artwork by Arvid Hällagård
Layout by Arvid Hällagård & Lili Krischke

GREENLEAF is:
Arvid Hällagård – vocals
Tommi Holappa – guitars
Sebastian Olsson – drums
Hans Fröhlich – bass

For More Info Visit:
http://www.facebook.com/greenleafrocks
http://www.instagram.com/greenleafband
http://lnk.spkr.media/greenleaf-head-habit