A few days ago, indie punks HIPPIE TRIM accompanied Australian band TROPHY EYES on tour and are now releasing the final single of their new EP “Morbid Orbit”, which will be released digitally and on limited edition vinyl via Supervillain on May 31st. “Dog Days” can be streamed below.
‘Dog Days’ is about leaving the past behind and starting a new chapter in life. Life often forces you to deal with different situations and the song tells the story of the moment you realize that things will never be the same again,” HIPPIE TRIM comment.
Renowned for their distinctive sound, HIPPIE TRIM enlisted the expertise of Jon Markson (DRUG CHURCH, DRAIN, SOUL BLIND) and Adam Chichoki (CASEY, KOYO, LIKE PACIFIC) for mixing and mastering, continuing a successful collaboration that began with their 2022 studio album, “What Consumes Me.”
Reflecting on their journey so far, HIPPIE TRIM’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Following the success of their debut single “Supersonic,” the band quickly gained momentum, selling out their first show and subsequently joining DRUG CHURCH on their German tour. Their debut album, “Cult,” showcased a unique fusion of heaviness and melody, earning them acclaim from both fans and critics.
Despite a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, HIPPIE TRIM returned with a vengeance in 2022, earning praise from international media outlets such as BrooklynVegan for their sophomore album, “What Consumes Me.” Their dynamic live performances have seen them share stages with esteemed acts like FLESHWATER, NARROW HEAD, and TURNSTILE, solidifying their status as one of the genre’s most promising talents.
Electric Callboy are nominated for the Heavy Music Awards 2024 in two prestigious categories: Best International Live Artist and Best International Artist.
Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of Sweden’s masters of aural dissonance and unapologetic heaviness, HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH.
Encompassing elements of Djent, Doom, Deathcore and an apocalyptic sense of atonal atmosphere and calculated chaos, HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH has ushered in the sound of extreme metal at its most startlingly modern.
HLB’s ominous sonic landscapes have taken on their own self-coined definition – THALL.
The brainchild of guitarist and producer Buster Odelholm with vocalist Filip Danielsson, HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH have set the standard for a new level of heaviness over the course of their steady stream of albums: the last two, 2023’s Ashen and 2021’s Valde (both released on the Unique Leader label) are considered genuine breakthroughs and have expanded the lexicon of extreme sounds for metal.
Said Metalsucks in their review of Ashen: “Humanity’s Last Breath is apocalyptic. Beyond the low tunings and filthy growls lies something genuinely scary. That’s the real beauty of THALL. It’s really the whatever these guys need it to be in order to deal maximum damage in just under an hour.”
HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH formed over a decade ago as a creative outlet for Odelholm (who also plays with Swedish progressive metal legends, Vildhjarta and drums with metalcore standard-setters, Thrown). Solidifying a live lineup in 2016, which now also includes guitarist Calle Thomer and drummer Klas Blomgren, HLB began a string scattered touring and appearances at European festivals including Brutal Assault, Euroblast and the UK’s Tech-Fest.
Starting on April 30th Phoenix, Arizona, HUMANITY’s LAST BREATH will make its first-ever stop on US soil on the 2024 Chaos and Carnage Tour with a lineup that includes Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex and Century Media labelmates, Vitriol.
HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH is presently at work on their Century Media debut, due for release in 2025.
Says HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH: “Humanity’s Last Breath is thrilled to announce our signing with Century Media Records. We are excited to join forces with this legendary label! Stay tuned for what’s coming next!”
ADDS Mike Gitter, Century Media VP of A&R: “We’re very excited to be working with HUMANITY’S LAST BREATH. We’ve already been working with Buster in Vildjharta and have long been fans of his work, which is breathtaking in its grasp. HLB encompasses musical extremity and innovation in a way that is utterly unique. It’s a sound-design of hellish proportions.”
German metalcore veterans NEAERA, who are celebrating their twentieth anniversary this year, will release their All Is Dust full-length on June 28th via Metal Blade Records, today unveiling the record’s first single and pre-orders.
On February 28th, 2020, NEAERA released their seventh album – it was their eponymous comeback record after a seven-year-hiatus – which caught everyone by surprise. Despite having been well received, the pandemic impeded the band’s long awaited and already scheduled return to live stages. On February 29th, 2020, NEAERA played a sold-out release show, but it remained the only show for the record in years since Wacken, the Impericon festivals, and other shows were forced to be postponed until further notice.
By 2021, the NEAERA collective decided it was time for new material. With a desire to return to an oldschool writing approach when songs were composed together in a musty rehearsal room, the band started the writing process. By 2022, the band recruited Janosch Rathmer (drummer of long-time friends/German post-rock institution Long Distance Calling) to record their new album, All Is Dust. Mixing and mastering for the record was skillfully executed by Kristian Kohle at Kohlekeller Studios who adorned the songs with a powerful yet organic sound that perfectly fit the band’s vision of their new material and approach.
Lyrically, NEAERA shifted their focus a bit and put the individual, its survival, and sanity in these testing times center stage alongside lyrics that tackle global and social clamor – a shift that was arguably pandemic-related.
Comments guitarist Stefan Keller on first single, “Pacifier,” “‘Pacifier’ is a rather typical NEAERA song containing the trademarks the band is renowned for. The lyrics deal with a way to come to peace with oneself, leaving behind regrets, old pain and banishing thoughts that impede you.“
Additionally, a limited album/ticket bundle will be available at Kingsroad and Impericon for an exclusive NEAERA record release show in Münster, Germany on September 14th. Direct support for that show comes from Breakdown Of Sanity.
All Is Dust Track Listing: 01. Antidote to Faith 02. Pacifier 03. All Is Dust 04. Swords Unsheathed 05. Per Aspera 06. Edifier 07. In Vain 08. Render Fear Powerless 09. Dividers 10. Into the Hollow
NEAERA Live: 6/28/2024 Vainstream Rockfest – Münster, DE 8/16/2024 Summer Breeze Festival – Dinkelsbühl, DE 8/17/2024 Reload Festival – Sulingen, DE 9/14/2024 Skaters Palace – Münster, DE * Record Release Show
NEAERA: Benny Hilleke – vocals Stefan Keller – guitars Tobias Buck – guitars Benjamin Donath – bass Sebastian Heldt – drums
Swedish rock ambassadors NESTOR embrace influences from the 80s with a sense of nostalgia and authenticity on their brand new single “Caroline“! With glossy production, NESTOR takes you straight back to the golden age of rock music – openly displaying their influences ranging from Bon Jovi and Journey to Aerosmith. The new anthem, “Caroline”, convinces with a catchy melody and passionate vocals, while Wemmenstedt demonstrates his insane skills once again as he tops the song with a stunning solo proving that NESTOR have never been on fire like that before.
As one of the hottest newcomers of modern rock music, NESTOR turns back time by gathering millions of streams on Spotify and hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube. They’ve shared stages with the almighty Alice Cooper, greats like Def Leppard and Europe, and were even supporting the legendary KISS in Stockholm on their 2022 stadium tour. Their new album, Teenage Rebel, is a rebellious and energetic onslaught that convinces with enormous hit density while invoking the spirit of youth. Get ready to crank up the volume!
NESTOR about “Caroline”: “’Caroline’ is about time and motion wrapped up in a story of young hearts. The video takes place on an old train from mid 50’s which symbolizes the inner journey of a young weary soul. “
Having formed in 1989 only to fall into hibernation over three long decades, NESTOR emerged stronger than ever in 2021 with their debut album, Kids in a ghost town, marking the band’s triumphant return to the spotlight and captivating fans with their timeless sound and unmatched energy.
The new album, Teenage Rebel, sets off with a captivating intro-monologue spoken by Danish voice actress Freya Miller, creating a retro, rebellious atmosphere that sets the mood for the album and prepares the stage for the opening track “We Come Alive” – a true blast of an opener. Rhythmic guitars create an exciting backdrop for the gripping vocals of frontman Tobias Gustavsson, leading towards an incredible guitar solo by guitar hero Jonny Wemmenstedt. The album’s title track, “Teenage Rebel”, convinces with tight riffing and an anthem-like chorus honoring the tradition of 80s hard rock. “Victorious” is an anthemic masterpiece combining powerful vocals with dynamic instrumentals, promising to creep in the listener’s head and reign as a fan favorite at their energetic live shows, while “21” is a wild ride celebrating the ease of youth. Touching ballads like “Last To Know”, “Daughter” and “The One That Got Away” present an even more vulnerable facet, reaching straight for the listener’s heart with yearning lyrics, while tracks like “Addicted To Your Love” and “Unchain My Heart” celebrate love, youth and the joy of being naïve.
NESTOR on their new masterpiece: “The album Teenage Rebel takes place in the glory days when we were young, confident and the future was filled with endless possibilities but also how we reflect on these days today. In many ways it’s the sequel to Kids in a ghost town and we can’t wait for you to hear it.”
Teenage Rebel track listing: 01. The Law Of Jante (featuring Freya Miller) 02. We Come Alive 03 Teenage Rebel 04. Last To Know 05. Victorious 06. Caroline 07. The One That Got Away 08. Addicted To Your Love 09. 21 10. Unchain My Heart 11. Daughter
Europe & Special Guests Nestor: 11.05.2024 SE – Huskvarna / Folkets Park 09.07.2024 SE – Borkholm / Borkholms Slottruin
Festivals 2024: 26.04.2024 BR – Summer Breeze / São Paulo 07.06.2024 SE – Sweden Rock Festival / Norje, Sölvesborg 22.06.2024 ES – Rock Imperium Festival / Parque el Batel, Cartagena 05.07.2024 SE – Sthlm Fields / Stockholm 06.07.2024 DE – Rock Harz Festival / Ballenstedt 09. – 10.08.2024 SE – Nestor Fest / Falköping 16.08.2024 DE – Summer Breeze Open Air / Dinkelsbühl 17. – 18.08 NL – Dynamo Metal Fest / Eindhoven
The Teenage Rebel Tour: 26.10.2024 DE – Bahnhof Pauli / Hamburg 27.10.2024 DE – Matrix / Bochum 29.10.2024 DE – Kleine Freiheit / Osnabrück 30.10.2024 DE – Club Volta / Cologne 31.10.2024 DE – Das Bett / Frankfurt am Main 02.11.2024 CH – Gaswerk / Winterthur 03.11.2024 DE – Kaminwerk / Memmingen 04.11.2024 DE – Nestor Backstage / Munich 06.11.2024 AT – Nestor Viper Room / Vienna 07.11.2024 DE – Nestor Hirsch / Nuremberg 08.11.2024 DE – Nestor Moritzbastei / Leipzig 10.11.2024 DE – Nestor Hole 44 / Berlin
Due to high demand, a limited number of additional VIP seats are now available for sale for this year’s ROCK FOR RONNIE “Year of the Dragon” Concert Celebration, set for Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11AM to 6PM. The afternoon of rock music and fun for the entire family will take place at a new location, the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, CA. Headlining the ROCK FOR RONNIE event will be heavy metal veterans Quiet Riot.
ROCK FOR RONNIE will benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), founded in memory of the late singer who succumbed to gastric cancer in 2010. This year’s event will be general admission/open to the public with a limited number of first come, first served VIP seats located in front of the stage on sale now at www.diocancerfund.org/events. Only available in advance, these VIP tickets are $60 each and will also include access to the VIP bar for attendees who are over 21.
Radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, who is heard on SiriusXM’s 103 Faction Talk channel, will once again host. Also on the bill will be Dio Disciples, southern rock band Jason Charles Miller, Billy McNicol, X-COMM and a surprise-filled jam by Eddie Trunk’s All-Star Band. Already planning to participate are noted musicians including vocalists/guitarists Lita Ford, Abby Gennett (Slunt), Brett Scallions (Fuel); guitarists Doug Aldrich (Dio, Dead Daisies, Whitesnake), Marc Ferrari (Keel), Tracii Guns (LA Guns), Patrick Kennison (Lita Ford), Bill McBride, Robert Sarzo (Hurricane); bass players Martin Anderson (Lita Ford), Julia Lage (Vixen) and Marty O’Brien (Daughtry, Lita Ford); vocalists Andry Lagiou, Keith Saint John (Montrose, Kingdom Come), Patrick Stone (Budderside), Neil Turbin; keyboard player Dennis Atlas (QRST, Rock the Vault), drummers Ronnie Ciago (BrandX, Circa), Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), Daniel Bermudez (Wilt) and Brian Tichy (Whitesnake) and sax player Scott Page (Pink Floyd, Toto, Supertramp), among others.
In an effort to make full use of the abundant space at this new location, this year’s will be open to all, with on site donations to the 501c3 charity welcomed. To RSVP and/or make a donation, visit www.diocancerfund.org/events.
There will be ample opportunities to support to the Dio Cancer Fund at the ROCK FOR RONNIE via a silent auction and raffle, beverage, food and merchandise sales, artist meet and greets, a specially-created Garden of Hope and, of course, direct contributions on site. There will also be food trucks and assorted vendor booths selling unusual crafts and other items to round out an afternoon of live music and fun for the entire family and open to everyone. Ronnie James Dio’s love of dragons and their association with his on stage persona will also be reflected in the events’ “Year of the Dragon” designation, a nod to this year on the Chinese calendar.
Sponsors for this year’s ROCK FOR RONNIE include the Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Ivy in Ojai, Christine Cardoso-Moore/Keller Williams Realty, McBride Wealth Management, Liquid Death, HOP WTR and Smart & Final with more added every day.
ROCK FOR RONNIE Year of the Dragon Celebration Concert in the Park Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park 21820 Califa Street, Woodland Hills CA 91367 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to gastric cancer in 2010, is the subject of the acclaimed documentary film DIO: DREAMERS NEVER DIE, which is streaming on SHOWTIME and on the SHOWTIME app at: https://www.sho.com/titles/3519882/dio-dreamers-never-die It is also available on DVD and Blu-Ray+4K and can be ordered at: https://shop.bandwear.com/dio
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org) was founded in memory of the late singer. A privately funded 501(c)(3) public charity, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised over $2 million since its inception. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. Since 2016, the Dio Cancer Fund has committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer.
100% of the net proceeds from the ROCK FOR RONNIE will go to the Dio Cancer Fund, which is now in its 14th year of raising awareness and much-needed funding for cancer prevention, education and research for a cure. The organization also hosts the annual Bowl for Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, which will be held on November 14.
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