Fresh off their European run supporting VV, which culminated in a transcendent evening at London’s Royal Albert Hall, alternative duo ZETRA have revealed the video for their latest single ‘The Mirror’. The track is the third cut to be taken from their highly anticipated, self-titled debut album, that will be released on 13th September via Nuclear Blast Records.
The wanderers beckon: ‘Movement will take you. The echo of your image shares your fate, your destiny entwined. The reflection mimics every action, but which is the prime mover? Who has control? Break the glass and stumble to me.’
Experience ZETRA in the flesh throughout this year at the below dates. Jul 12th – 2000Trees Festival – Cheltenham, UK Aug 16th – ArcTanGent Festival – Bristol, UK Oct 11th – Soulcrusher – Nijmegen, NL† Oct 12th – Melkweg – Amsterdam, NL† Oct 13th – Gebäude 9 – Cologne, DE† Oct 18th – Opium – Dublin, IE† Oct 22nd – La Machine Du Moulin Rouge – Paris, FR† Oct 23rd – Gaswerk Kulturzentrum – Winterthur, CH† Oct 24th – Backstage Halle – Munchen, DE† Oct 25th – Szene – Vienna, AT† Oct 27th – Fuchs2 – Prague, CZ† Oct 28th – Progresja – Warsaw, PL† Oct 29th – UT Connewitz – Leipzig, DE† Oct 30th – Hole 44 – Berlin, DE†
Celebrated guitarist and vocalist Ana Popovic brings her new musical adventure “FANTASTAFUNK” Big Band Project to prestigious music festivals this summer, including Monterey Jazz Fest, California, Notodden Blues Fest, Norway, Pori Jazz, Finland, and more.
To coincide with the news of the Big Band Project, Ana has released the live single “Queen Of The Pack” on all streaming platforms HERE.
The live performance video of “Queen Of The Pack” is now available on YouTube HERE.
Get your dance, get your groove! FANTASTAFUNK yourself! Indulge in this super exciting powerhouse funk & blues, rock & soul, gospel, and R&B experience. A superb band FANTASTAFUNK merges styles and is a musical fusion of Stax and Motown with contemporary guitar-driven grooves and delivers the sound that you have never experienced from Ana Popovic before.
It’s based on some of Ana’s songs delivered in a new way. It’s also been made for this new project, mixed with some great funk, soul, gospel, and blues sounds and standards – that the audience will love hearing again, great grooves and excellent musicianship. Multiple vocalists, percussionist, drummer, 3 horns, bass, keys, guitar, it’s an 11-piece band that will be a showcase to remember on any of the leading music festivals today.
About the making of FANTASTAFUNK
“I felt ready to form a big band, for quite some time,” explains Ana. “I just felt I knew exactly what I wanted to hear from my live performances, and what instrumentation was missing for that sound in a 6-piece band formation. The final push was the making of my 2023 album, Power.”
Continues Ana, “An album like Power demands a band like this, one that will really be able to fully come to life. That’s the way it was originally thought of and created. I felt ready to give myself a chance to create that kind of a sound. So many new influences, such as gospel, old school funk, soul, R&B, I really wanted to bring that record to life on stage.
“This is how the idea of the big soul funk formation came about. Power was recorded in different cities in Los Angeles, Dallas, Detroit, Orlando. It gave me – exactly what it’s title states – Power to get through most difficult time in my life, being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. It practically infused ‘life’ back to me.”
“Now, four years later, and leaving all that behind, I feel great in my skin, I delivered a positive, inspiring record, and so much fun to play live. Following hundreds of shows since then, as energized as I was after my treatment was done, I was ready to take on, not just touring, but fronting a 11-piece power / jam / groove formation!”
The FUNTASTAFUNK live performance videos were recorded in November ‘23 at the Bloom Recording Studios in Rome, Italy. Engineered by Fabrizio Ludovici, video production by Daniele Chinelli.
“I had three days off, and I almost single-handedly organized the whole thing! Got the studio, organized musicians, cameras, engineers, and chose the songs for the videos. I also play a big part in editing my videos. I have an idea how I want them to sound and look. It was hard work, but also so much joy of getting friends together, enjoying each other’s company, post-recording, in a cosy Italian restaurant, eating great pasta and having great wine and Apperol spritz! Those were perfect three days – such energizing work, with sweet people – family!”
Some of the songs, like ‘Queen Of The Pack’ are from the album Power but done in the big band style and others (to be released) are all-new, never-previously-released tracks that will culminate into my next record that’s being finished as we speak.
There’s a U.S. line-up and a European line-up. I’m very excited to be able to present the band already on 3 major Jazz and Blues festivals, on both sides of the ocean, Monterey Jazz Fest in California, Pori Jazz in Finland, and Notodden Festival in Norway.
The line-up varies but consists of these fabulous musicians:
Ana Popovic – Lead singer, guitar player, band leader (US) Buthel – Bass (EU/US) Jeremy Thomas – Drums (EU/US) Francisco Mendolia – Drums (EU) Michele Papadia – Keyboards (EU) Aaron Mayfield – Keyboards (US) Karl Vandenbossche – Percussion (EU) Jerwayne Maclin – Percussion (US) Noreen Stewart – Background vocals (EU) Jacob Atta Kaakra Eggay – Background vocals (EU) Geraldine Reid – Background vocals (EU) Claudio Giovagnoli – Saxophone (EU) Davide Ghidoni – Trumpet (EU) Evan Knight – Saxophone (US) Jordan Carr – Trumpet (US) Jonathan Mones – Saxophone (US) SueAnn – Background vocals (US) L Young – Background vocals (US) Madam Dee – Background vocals (US) Letitia Dei – Background vocals (EU) Barbara Caldini – Background vocals (EU) Nadia Guelfi – Background vocals (EU)
Musically, Ana Popovic never stands still. She pushes boundaries, challenges genres, and reinvents the music and herself with each new record and each new concept. With her mesmerizing stage personality, the award-winning and hard-touring guitar hero turns her concerts into irresistible experiences. Ana Popovic & “FANTASTAFUNK” Big Band Project is a unique concert that you can’t miss!
As a near-summer revelation to all horror fans, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin will performing the score of George A. Romero’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ along with a screening of the classic film for the last time ever for only three exclusive / surprise U.S. dates this May! To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the classic zombie flick, which saw its return to theaters, drive-ins, and malls last month, the composer and his collective will bring the horrors to life in Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX and New York, NY in just a few short weeks! These will be the only THREE ‘Dawn of the Dead’ performances by Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin worldwide. No further dates will be added. Tickets can be found HERE while they last and as of now, the shows are selling fast with NYC to sell-out at any minute, so hurry up before it’s too late!
New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® recently revealed that George A. Romero’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ is now celebrating the 45th Anniversary of its North American debut with a blow-out celebration event! The definitive zombie classic returns to both Theatresand Drive-Ins for screenings across the U.S. and Canada, with most theaters welcoming the film back to the big screen from now throughout the end of May! In addition, there are very special official anniversary collectables coming from FRIGHT-RAGS and ISH! The previously announced big-screen return has updated and revised the listings, which can be found at THIS LOCATION.
Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential soundtracks in horror, including Dawn of the Dead, Deep Red, Suspiria, Tenebrae, and countless others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day. Simonetti and his collective will perform the haunting and tense score to Demons. The film was produced by master of horror Dario Argento (Suspiria, Tenebrae, etc.) and was directed by Lamberto Bava, son of iconic cinematographer Mario Bava. Enter the screening with caution and don’t touch any props, lest the demons possess you…
CLAUDIO SIMONETTI’S GOBLIN North American Tour Dates:
05/24: Los Angeles, CA @ The Orpheum Theatre 05/27: Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre 05/30: New York, NY @ City Winery
American brutal death metal mavericks PATHOLOGY, spearheaded by Dave Astor of ex-Cattle Decapitation and ex-The Locust, offer the stream of their twelfth studio album “Unholy Descent”, released today on May 17th via Agonia Records.
Listen to the album in full, here:
“Unholy Descent” is a sinister hybrid of unflinching and delightful aural punishment. The album is replete with razor-sharp guitars and brutish, frog-edged vocals, clipped together by a hard-slamming cascade of tight & taut drumming. With drops of melody seeping into the crevices of PATHOLOGY‘s unremitting charge, these thirteen tales of ancient aliens, demonic powers and social issues, will leave your hearing beaten and bruised in the best way possible.
The relentless wave of sonic devastation of “Unholy Descent” was carefully designed, recorded and mixed at Sharkbite Studios by Zack Ohren (Aborted, All Shall Perish, Decrepit Birth) in June 2023, and aptly mastered by the capable hands of Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Origin, Cannibal Corpse, Cattle Decapitation). The painting which adorns the cover artwork was created by Pär Olofsson (Exodus, Abysmal Dawn, Immolation).
“Unholy Descent” is PATHOLOGY‘s third consecutive album with the same personnel, comprising a proven set of talented death metal mavericks, in the shape of said Dave Astor on drums, Daniel Richardson on guitars, Richard Jackson on bass, and Obie Flett on vocals. The line-up was portrayed in photography by Nikki Astor.
“We are very happy to release this album to the world,” Dave Astor comments. “It delves into conspiracies and ancient mythos, while incorporating new elements to the music. Making this album was incredibly enjoyable, and we hope our fans appreciate it as much as we do.” On the fast-approaching concert dates, Dave adds: “Pathology is thrilled to announce our upcoming spring tour alongside NecroticGoreBeast and Aethereus. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we hit the road again. Secure your tickets now and join us for an epic night of metal!”
PATHOLOGY is renowned for their unyielding death metal assault on the ears, fueled by a relentless hunger to produce bludgeoning music with profound themes that set them apart from others in the genre. Formed in 2006 by Dave Astor, ex-cofounder of bands like The Locust and Cattle Decapitation, the band has evolved into its strongest lineup, creating a perfect combination of talent. Their music is an intense amalgamation of brutal riffs, crushing drums, and dark imagery, making it impossible to divert one’s attention from their blood-soaked and twisted world of death metal. Their live performances, filled with guttural growls and rumbling grooves, leave both old and new fans captivated by the sheer force of PATHOLOGY‘s music. The band left a trail of triumphant performances across North America, Mexico, Canada, and Europe, sharing the stage with renowned acts (such as Obituary, Deicide, Nile, Vader, Immolation, and Grave, among others). Their impressive fan base of over 225,000 followers on social media is a testament to the fervor they ignite among their supporters.
“Unholy Descent” tracklisting: 01. Intro 02. Cult of the Black Triangle 03. Hermetic Gateways 04. Psychotronic Abominations 05. Summon the Shadows 06. Whispers of the Djinn 07. Archon 08. Malevolent Parasite 09. Diabolical Treachery 10. Demons in the Aether 11. Punishment Beyond Comprehension 12. Apostles of Fire 13. A World Turned to Ashes
Upcoming show: 10/19/24 Manchester, England | UK Slam Fest
Line-up: Dave Astor – drums Daniel Richardson – guitars Richard Jackson – bass Obie Flett – vocals
No Clean Singing is hosting the exclusive premiere of “Deleterious“, a merciless track from FEED THEM DEATH‘s new album “The Malady“. This latest preview from the band’s new effort is now streaming HERE.
“The Malady” is the fifth release by Death-Grind project FEED THEM DEATH, and it will be released via Brucia Records on June 20th, 2024 on digital and a special limited edition containing CD, Tape with low-fi one take rehearsals, a personalized notebook and a pin all placed inside a black mortuary bag.
3 years exactly after the critically acclaimed “Negative”, FEED THEM DEATH are back with another slab of fast, dissonant and chaotic anti-music.
Eleven new tracks eccentrically fusing Grindcore, Death Metal, D-beat, Sludge, 80’s Crust-Punk / Thrashcore and Noise Rock with a deconstructed and improvisational jazz sensibility.
FEED THEM DEATH was formed in 2017 by Void, and have so far released 3 full length albums and 1 EP, building a reputation for their fiercely experimental and dissonant approach to extreme music.
For the first time since its inception featuring a full line-up, with “The Malady” the band delivers an unrelenting, unhinged, full frontal assault to the senses, creating something raw, sometimes flawed, but always viscerally real.
The lyrics are once again central to delivery of Feed Them Death message, in continuity with both the punk hardcore early scene and the project’s own ethos of utilizing a vast array of counter-cultural references to engage the listeners in a fierce critique of the world around us.
A “fuck you all”, however spelt with literacy and intelligence, borrowing from George Orwell’s 1984, or from classical references like the paraboles of Sisyphus and Icarus, to reflect upon universals such as hate, guilt or human frailty, towards a possible redemption offered by the power of individuality and the freedom of thought: because yes, “People are a malady” and what we think we know is often “Deleterious”, but “Above All… and so below – tumult is the only thing aglow!”
Credits: Music by Void and Nige Lyrics by Void Recorded by Jake Saunders at Clang Studios Mixed and Mastered by Giorgio Barroccu (Evokaos) Produced by Void and Giorgio Barroccu Band pictures by Asia Cavalera Artwork, layout and artistic supervision by Evokaos (Brucia Records)
Ayreon reveals the spectacular live video for “Fate of Man” which you can watch HERE. The song is taken from ‘01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves‘ which is released today, via Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group.
An Ayreon live event is a monumental occasion where the highest-calibre musicians and an enormous production come together to forge a bombastic spectacle. In September 2023, Arjen Lucassen’s ‘01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves‘ sold out five performances at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Today, the concert is available on 3LP, 2CD+DVD, Blu-ray, Earbook, and digital formats.
Talking about Fate of Man, Arjen Lucassen says, “And here’s the final preview video from Ayreon’s ‘Live beneath The Waves’ DVD/BluRay’: Fate of Man. Maybe it’s weird to not pick a song from the 01011001 album, but this song really stood out for me… such energy on stage! The band is just amazing as we all know, I’ll never know how they manage to play this complicated song with such unflappable ease. And what about these breath-taking vocals from Brittney Slayes? She’s unbelievable, right? Let me know if you agree… thanks and enjoy!”
You can pre-order ‘01011001 – Live Beneath the Waves‘ here.
This live production, based on the critically acclaimed 2008 concept album ‘01011001,’ was performed in its entirety, followed by a number of encore songs. The stage came alive with an imposing backdrop, LED screens showcasing fantastic visuals, lasers, pyrotechnics, special effects, and a unique live surround sound experience – a setup that would be at home on Broadway or London’s West End.
Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen, alongside keyboardist Joost van den Broek, assembled a remarkable lineup, featuring many original cast members from the 01011001 album and various special guests such as Simone Simons (Epica), Damian Wilson (Threshold), Anneke van Giersbergen, Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Tom Englund (Evergrey), Daniel Gildenlow (Pain of Salvation), Marcela Bovio (MaYan), Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers), Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), John Jaycee Cuijpers (Praying Mantis), Maggy Luyten (Beautiful Sin), Michael Mills (Toehider) and Wudstik, among other incredible musicians.
The band featured top instrumentalists from the genre – Ed Warby (Drums), Johan van Stratum (Bass), Timo Somers (Guitar), Marcel Coenen (Guitar), Joost Van Den Broek (Keyboards) and more. The enigmatic Lucassen himself made an appearance, marking this as the largest cast in Ayreon’s live show history, which is no mean feat. ‘Live Beneath the Waves‘ vividly brings to life the water planet Y, immersing audiences in this technological underwater world.
Track List 01 March Of The Machines 02 Age of Shadows 03 Comatose 04 Liquid Eternity 05 Connect the Dots 06 Beneath the Waves 07 Newborn Race 08 Ride the Comet 09 Web of Lies 10 The Fifth Extinction 11 Waking Dreams 12 The Truth is In Here 13 Unnatural Selection 14 River of Time 15 E = MC2 16 The Sixth Extinction 17 Speech 18 This Human Equation 19 Fate of Man 20 The Day That The World Breaks Down
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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