AeSect continue their campaign of face-melting isolated singles with ‘Cease and Assist‘, the third offering, and by far, the most intense…
Following the success of the bands previous new singles, ‘Revolutionary Suicide‘ and ‘Simulacra‘, ‘Cease and Assist’ is a noticeably faster and more aggressive lean towards the bands ‘Thrash’ roots. The electrifying new single from AeSect is finally unleashed today and is a powder-keg of intensity. The band bring the listener on an adrenaline-fuelled sonic journey through the depths of human complicity and societal collapse.
Check out the official video for the track here. Please note, the video contains NSFW scenes of a distressing nature and should be viewed by people 18 years or older.
Speaking of the new single, vocalist / bassist, Aidan ‘Willow’ Williams says; “‘Cease and Assist‘ is based on the idea that we are all complicit in our inevitable destruction, and for the most part, people seem ok with it until it’s at our door step. Civil unrest, genocides, religious wars, media fanning the flames with the promise of hire ratings, meanwhile political and environmental atrocities becoming the day to day normality. The fear is by the time we’ve righted the wrongs it’ll be too late and at that point anarchy. The moral fabric of our society will cease to exist, and we will have assisted in the destruction.”
With a ferocity that leaves no room for compromise, “Cease and Assist“ propels listeners into a whirlwind of relentless Thrash riffs, and pulverising breakdowns. Building upon their signature sound, a melodic intro lulls the listener into a false sense of security as the track quickly ignites with a blistering pace, driving home the band’s unyielding commitment to sonic intensity.
At the helm of this sonic tempest are the band’s dynamic vocal deliveries, seamlessly oscillating between guttural growls and melodic refrains. This juxtaposition adds layers of depth to the lyrical narrative, weaving a tale of Anthropomorphic Destruction and humanity’s role in its own demise.
Driven by a relentless groove that punctuates the track’s explosive verses and cathartic choruses, “Cease and Assist“ stands as a testament to Willow’s uncompromising vision and unwavering passion for their craft. With its unapologetic ferocity and thought-provoking lyricism, the single serves as a rallying cry for the disenchanted and a beacon of hope for those who dare to defy the status quo.
Prepare to be swept away by the sonic onslaught of “Cease and Assist” as AeSect unleashes their latest masterpiece upon the world. Brace yourselves, for the revolution has arrived.
Also check out: ‘Simulacra’ Official Video [Click Here] ‘Revolution Suicide’ Official Video [Click Here]
AeSect are: Aidan ‘Willow’ Williams – Bass/Vocals Luke Peters – Drums Dave Kennedy – Guitars Aidan O’Holloran – Guitars
Swedish heavy rockers GREENLEAF reveal a sparkling lyric video for the groovy ten-ton track ‘Avalanche’ as the next single from their forthcoming full-length “The Head & The Habit”, which is scheduled for release on June 21, 2024 viaMagnetic Eye Records!
In support of “The Head & The Habit”, GREENLEAF have just announced European live dates of the “Habit of the Tundra Tour” with Norwegian desert rockers SLOMOSA and support from PSYCHLONA for autumn 2024. Please see below for all confirmed dates.
“The lyrics of this intense saga narrate a perilous journey through the night, which is plagued by blistered feet and pursued by shadowy figures causing a sense of dread”, vocalist Arvid Hällagård writes. “Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse, there is an impending avalanche that awakens both the characters and the audience. The dramatic escapade includes slipping men, voids of force, and a grave of fears, all set to the ironic background score of an ever-present choir of moaning winds. It’s a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions where even the avalanche has its own wake-up call.”
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
Isle of the Cross, the US-based progressive metal powerhouse led by the multifaceted Je Schneider, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their eagerly awaited second album, “Faustus The Musical”. The album is slated to hit the airwaves and digital platforms worldwide in July 2024.
This groundbreaking album is a metal opera that draws inspiration from the epic 16th-century saga, ‘Doctor Faustus’ by Christopher Marlowe. Led by the visionary Je Schneider, the compositions weave an engaging narrative, accompanied by a powerful vocal delivery from a stellar cast. Daniël de Jongh takes on the role of the lead vocalist, guiding listeners through an exhilarating journey. From symphonic heights to brutal depths, the entire album is masterfully mixed and mastered by the renowned Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon, Powerwolf). “Faustus The Musical” boasts an impressive lineup of talented contributors:
Eric Gillette: Guitar Daniël de Jongh: Lead Vocalist (Faustus) Diane Lee: Vocals (Good Angel) Charles Elliott: Vocals (Lucifer) Matthieu Romarin: Vocals (Mephistopheles) Angela Di Vincenzo: Vocals (Helen) Amrit Sandhu: Vocals (Narrator)
The captivating artwork, crafted by Theopisti Tiftikoglou, adds a visual dimension to the musical opus.
Je Schneider expresses his excitement, stating, “Faustus The Musical is one I’m very excited about. The finished product came out well-polished and solid. It was an honor to feature the wonderful vocals of the cast and have Joost at the helm of the mix. This album is the best representation of Isle of the Cross.”
Get ready to experience the world of ‘Faustus The Musical’ with the debut single, ‘Ghost At The Feast’.
The new FALCON TRAILS studio album “Coming Home” will be released on July 19th on Metalville Records.
FALCON TRAILS is a Vintage classic Rock styled three piece band featuring Finnish composer / lyricist Mika Grönholm, U.K based vocalist Lee Small, & Finnish drummer & percussionist Tom Rask.
Their music sails you deep into the seventies with a distinct vintage rock, soul and funk style. Lee and Mika share the same influences in music and in various bands from that period, building the foundation for FALCON TRAILS.
Mika say’s: ‘’It was the music we first heard as children and it stayed in our hearts and minds forever. We heard and saw those big time bands making their mark in our generation, and in our own way, we respect that spirit with our music. We take our hats off to those great acts such as Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Pink Floyd and many others.”
All the Music from “Coming Home” was written and recorded around years 2018 and 2019 and was completed in 2024, but the material has never has been released until now.
Mika and Lee are no strangers to the music industry. Both recorded albums and there involved in many differnet music projects before, showing their natural musical understanding.
Mika continues: ” When we were writing the tracks for the album, I did rough vocal guide melodies. Then I sent those onto Lee, and he changes what he needs to suit him and his very soulful vocal style, lifting the songs and taking them to where I wanted them to be. Both of us having such a similar style & thinking which makes the creative process very enjoyable andeasy.”
TRACK LISTING Fastlane Feel The Way We Want Soul Satisfaction Devotion Caught Winter’s Blues Last Hearts Of Fire Safe In My Arms Stars Coming Home Sapphire Sky
LINE UP Nika Grönholm – guitars, bass, keyboards Lee Small – lead & backing vocals Tom Rask – drums Michelle Lynch – backing vocals on tracks 1, 5, 9
“Given just 1-year to live, Ozzy Osbourne’s troubled drummer-Lee Kerslake, takes on the challenge of completing his bucket list before the cancer clock strikes.“
As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents ‘Not On The Heep : the heavy metal saga of Lee Kerslake’, a feature length documentary, revealing the remarkable, inspirational and previously untold story, behind the powerhouse drumming legend.
At the dawn of Heavy Metal, the sun rose to the beat of Lee Kerslake’s drums. And if you grew up in the seventies and eighties, he rocked your soundtrack.
The film features Ian Paice from Deep Purple, Joe Elliott from Def Leppard, Mick Box from Uriah Heep, Nicko Mcbrain from Iron Maiden, and Kiss. This is Lee’s tribe, and they come together for his final triumphant year.
In addition to being a fresh insight into key classic rock moments, this is an inspiring and joyful story about a man facing the end of life while succeeding in fulfilling a number of long cherished goals.
For reminder, THE PIT is and available right now through the following link and your best ISP.
The world’s most prominent bass-driven instrumental rock act, Australia’s The Omnific, return with their second album, The Law Of Augmenting Returns, an audacious and magnificent triumph – to be released on 7th June 2024 via Wild Thing Records.
The trio have just released their brand new face-melting track ‘Matrices’.
To the contrary, ‘Matrices’ is simplistic in its ideas than the usual thoroughfare of The Omnific, with the majority of the song based off one theme. Influenced by pop and hip hop, the track has many singalong sections, while still incorporating the complexity and technicality that The Omnific are renowned for. The Omnific’s art guru Josh Saunders lends his guitar abilities to the track, but using a Bass VI, sticking true to the fact that The Omnific’s musical realm is yet to feature a guitar.
Toby Peterson-Stewart (Bass) comments, “‘Matrices’ weaves modern cascades of thumping and slap, while embracing a futuristic soundscape. This is one of the harder songs to play for all of us respectively, it’s a great example of a song that makes us all better musicians from playing it. Also, many djent.”
The band linked up with long time associate Miki Simankevicius (Director Of Photography – Polaris, Thy Art Is Murder) to direct the stunning music video. The band’s original wild concept consisted of the group being an MP3 file on a USB stick, with Simankevicius taking things one step further – “We took the whole concept literally by leveraging new Unreal Engine 5 technology. This allowed us to physically have the band performing on a circuit board, and resulted in a completely unique and fun viewing experience.”
The Omnific will be trailblazing their way through Europe & the UK, heading on their first ever summer festival run, alongside their most extensive array of headline shows in Europe to date. They’ll be making highly anticipated debut appearances at festivals; RADAR (UK), Vagos (PT), Brutal Assault (CZ), Arctangent (UK), and Fekete Zaj (HU). Led by their two other-worldly intertwining bassists, Matt Fack & Toby Peterson-Stewart, and backed by flamboyant drummer Jerome Lematua, The Bass Boys will be bringing a full tank of charisma, showmanship, and unbelievable technical performances from down under.
Tour Dates: 28-Jul – United Kingdom – Manchester – Radar Festival 30-Jul – Germany – Oberhausen – Druckluft 01-Aug – Spain – Barcelona – Razzmatazz 3 02-Aug – Spain – Madrid – Wurlitzer 03-Aug – Portugal – Vagos – Vagos Metal Fest 04-Aug – Spain – Portugalete – Groove 06-Aug – Italy – Milan – Slaughter Club 08-Aug – Slovakia – Bratislava – Pink Whale 09-Aug – Czech Republic – Josefov – Brutal Assault Festival 10-Aug – Poland – Warsaw – Chmury 12-Aug – Germany – Hamburg – Hafenklang 14-Aug – Netherlands – Nijmegen – Merleyn 16-Aug – United Kingdom – Bristol – Arctangent Festival 18-Aug – Hungary – Gyöngyös – Fekete Zaj Festival
The Omnific are a breathtaking progressive instrumental trio, hailing from Melbourne, Australia.
Following the release of three groundbreaking EPs – Sonorous (2016), Kismet (2017), The Minds Eye (2019) – the band attracted interest, and fans from all corners of the globe. Their 2021 debut album Escapades achieved international critical acclaim – landing #3 on the Australian AIR Independent Album Charts, and cementing their status as torchbearers of the next generation of progressive rock and metal. Clay Gober of Polyphia featured on the single ‘Antecedent’, exceeding a combined 1 million plays on YouTube & Spotify. In 2023, the group went from strength to strength; supporting Polyphia in Australia, and Ne Obliviscaris in Europe and North America, capping off with a landmark 46-date world tour in support of single ‘Phat Mackerel’ – including festivals Euroblast (DE), Reeperbahn (DE), and Bigsound (AU). The group kickstarted 2024 with Mongolia’s The HU in Australia, profiling their outrageous musical versatility – which dives through prog, metal, djent, funk, synth-driven soundscapes, and more. The Omnific have also toured with renowned artists such as Between The Buried And Me, Intervals, Galactic Empire, Twelve Foot Ninja, and Cog.
The Law Of Augmenting Returns explores the notion that the more effort you invest in your artistry, the greater the rewards you reap. This powerful trinity of bass and drums pushed their creative boundaries to unprecedented heights; a tremendous body of work transpired, traversing the intense, the emotionally charged, and the humorous, appealing to a wide range of musical palates.
Bassist Matt Fack explains, “The Law Of Augmenting Returns is the culmination of the experience and knowledge learnt and embodied in the 8 years of our existence as a band. With our creative mindset to incorporate new ideas adhered to the core principle of bass, this album paints the story of the band’s past, present, and beyond.”
01. The Omnific ≈ Bass (Ft. Tim Waurick and Luke Taylor of Heartline) 02. The Law Of Augmenting Returns (Ft. Charles Berthoud and Kai den Hertog) 03. Matrices 04. Base Camp 05. Will-O’-The-Wisp 06. Phat Mackerel 07. Butterfingers 08. Double Malt Ditty (Feat. Rohan Sharma)
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