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SERIOUS BLACK Announce New Studio Album “Rise Of Akhenaton”, Reveal First Video Single ‘Metalized’

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Ten years SERIOUS BLACK, ten years of melodic power metal, with the license to create anthems! Since their founding in 2014 the band enthuses their fans not only with five studio albums to date (while their last offering, “Vengeance Is Mine”, charted at a phenomenal #16 in Germany), but also at frenetically acclaimed concerts and festival appearances around the globe. To celebrate their decadal birthday in glorious style, SERIOUS BLACK have announced the release of a brand new album, entitled “Rise Of Akhenaton”, to arrive on September 27, 2024 via AFM Records! The album pre-sale has just started at https://seriousblack.bfan.link/rise-of-akhenaton

At the same time, the band will be on tour throughout Europe, with Sonata Arctica and Firewind. To shorten your wait, SERIOUS BLACK will unleash three singles, including video clips, starting today with the uptempo track “Metalized”. With its powerful guitar riffing, the dynamic base of drum and bass and the hymn like catchy tunes this song unites all the band’s excellences!

Band mastermind Mario Lochert comments: “10 years of Serious Black! 10 years was the intro of Akhenaton the first track which blasted like a rolling thunder through the loudspeakers at over 200 concerts worldwide . Now it’s time to bring Akhenaton and his army to life “Rise of Akhenaton” the album. So what would be better to start the journey into the album with a song, that reflects the lifestyle, heart and love to the music of every heavy metal fan – aren’t we all a little “Metalized”?”

“Metalized” is out now on all digital streaming providers via https://seriousblack.bfan.link/metalized

Not only “Metalized”, but any of the eleven tracks on their new album showcase, that SERIOUS BLACK stylistically went back to their roots, but at the same time, due to the modern production by Lochert und Bob Katsionis, “Rise Of Akhenaton” sounds more diversified than ever. The interim focus on progressive directives has now changed to more catchy arrangements. Anno 2024, straight, classic power metal – the style the band once got to be known for – reigns again.

„The return to what characterized us once, was already indicated on “Vengeance Is Mine” “, Lochert explains the natural evolution of the band and adds: „Since his joining three years ago our singer Nikola Mijic has turned out to be a real jewel for us. Because of his expressive voice and his intuitive feeling for great melodies the songs got more clarity and a more direct pace.“

Pre-Order “Rise Of Akhenaton” Here: https://seriousblack.bfan.link/rise-of-akhenaton

Tracklist:

Open Your Eyes
We Are the Storm
Silent Angel
Take Your Life
Shields of Glory
When I´m Gone
United
Rise of Akhenaton
Virtual Reality
I Will Remember
Metalized

SERIOUS BLACK Live
w/ SONATA ARCTICA & FIREWIND:

12.09.2024 – SE – Östersund
13.09.2024 – NO – Trondheim
14.09.2024 – SE – Örnsköldsvik
16.09.2024 – NO – Oslo
17.09.2024 – SE – Karlstad
18.09.2024 – SE – Huskvarna
20.09.2024 – DK – Roskilde
21.09.2024 – DE – Berlin
22.09.2024 – DE – Hamburg
24.09.2024 – NL – Utrecht
25.09.2024 – NL – Tilburg
26.09.2024 – DE – Bochum
27.09.2024 – DE – Aschaffenburg
28.09.2024 – CH – Pratteln
29.09.2024 – DE – Munich
01.10.2024 – FR – Paris
02.10.2024 – FR – Lyon
03.10.2024 – ES – Barcelona
04.10.2024 – ES – Madrid
05.10.2024 – ES – Pamplona
07.10.2024 – IT – Milan
08.10.2024 – IT – Padova
09.10.2024 – HU – Budapest
10.10.2024 – CZ – Zlin
11.10.2024 – PL – Warszaw
12.10.2024 – PL – Poznań

SERIOUS BLACK is:
Nikola Mijic (Vocals)
Dominik Sebastian (Guitar)
Bob Katsionis (Guitar)
Mario Lochert (Bass)
Rami Ali (Drums)

For More Info Visit:
https://www.serious-black.com
https://www.facebook.com/seriousblackofficial
https://www.instagram.com/seriousblack.official
https://www.afm-records.de

RIOT V Celebrate Release of New Studio Album “Mean Streets” with Video for Title Track, Currently Touring in Europe w/ TAILGUNNER

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Photo Credit: Randy Caballero | Doug Julien | Anthony Lopardo

“ARE YOU READY TO RIOT?!” Warriors, if you missed the call, you better put on your armour now as US icons RIOT (V) release “Mean Streets,” their first studio album in 6 years, via Atomic Fire Records. Highly lauded by worldwide hard ‘n’ heavy press and supported by an ongoing European run with label mates TAILGUNNER, the band deliver a 51-minute moment of sheer heavy/power metal glory. RIOT (V) additionally celebrate today’s album release by launching the official music video for its speedy title track whose lyrics nostalgically deal with the group’s New York City origin. The audiovisual result, which was directed by Tom Flynn (LAMB OF GOD, BLACK STONE CHERRY, SUFFOCATION etc.) who was also responsible for RIOT (V)‘s very popular ‘Feel The Fire’ video, can now be viewed over on YouTube.

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Bassist Don Van Stavern shares his thoughts on the new album: “We’re more than proud to finally present “Mean Streets” to the world! It’s an album that we put a lot of passion into for our legacy and fans. Throughout the years, I have learned what the listener expects from the band. We had some time off so we really wanted to make the fans happy with our return. We always write with Mark in mind and what he might have done. This one represents all eras of the band from the rock beginnings of “Rock City” to our last power metal release “Armor Of Light.” We always unleash the fire down under!”

Order “Mean Streets” in the physical format of your choice, stream it on your favourite DSP or get it digitally now, here: https://riotv.afr.link/meanstreetsPR

The album was recorded by Bruno Ravel in New Jersey. Ravel also mixed the album while Bart Gabriel took care of its mastering. Artwork was provided by Gyula Havancsák (ACCEPT, STRATOVARIUS, BRAINSTORM etc.) who captured the galloping style of the new material skillfully – without missing the band’s typical seal style, of course.

More on “Mean Streets”:
‘High Noon’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRtr9BvWdRA
‘Feel The Fire’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouMzyowzzJw
‘Love Beyond The Grave’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxJssIsIA1o

Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated & to listen to ‘Mean Streets’ as well as other new tracks in the “RPM New Releases” playlist on Spotify: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR

RIOT (V) live:

“Mean Streets” Tour 2024 w/ TAILGUNNER , remaining shows: Presented by Dragon Productions, Atomic Fire Records & Gabriel Management 12.05.2024 DE Hamburg – Bambi Galore
15.05.2024 DE Mannheim – 7er Club*
14.05.2024 DE Oldenburg – MTS*
16.05.2024 NL Enschede – Metropool*
17.05.2024 NL Drachten – Iduna*
18.05.2024 BE Bilzen – South Of Heaven*
19.05.2024 DE Gelsenkirchen – Rock Hard Festival

05.06.2024 SE Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival

20.07.2024 JP Kawasaki – Club Citta
22.07.2024 JP Shibuya – Club Quattro

07.09.2024 BR Limeira – Studio Mirage Eventos
08.09.2024 BR São Paulo – Manifesto Bar
11.09.2024 PY Asunción – Absoluto Rock Bar
12.09.2024 AR Buenos Aires – El Teatrito
14.09.2024 CL Santiago – Teatro Cariola
15.09.2024 PE Lima – Yield Rock
18.09.2024 CO Bogotá – Ace of Spades Club
20.09.2024 MX Monterrey – Café Iguana
21.09.2024 MX Mexico City – Circo Volador

04.10.2024 US West Hollywood, CA – Whisky a Go-Go NEW

25./26.04.2025 DE Lauda-Königshofen – Keep It True (50th Anniversary Show) NEW

About RIOT (V)

With the mighty Atomic Fire Records / Reigning Phoenix Music behind the band and with many more releases to come, and with reissues on Sony Music, EMI Records and Metal Blade Records, RIOT (V) are consistantly on radio and metal charts worldwide as well as being a part of ‘New York City’s Top 20 Most Influential Metal Bands,‘ ‘100 Best Metal Albums Of All Time,‘ ‘100 Best Metal Bands Of All Time‘ and numerous mentions on VH1‘s “That Metal Show“ with Eddie Trunk and staff sighting RIOT as one of the innovaters of metal music in America and beyond and 2018 saw RIOT inducted into the “Metal Hall of Fame“ with the likes of Ronnie James Dio, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy Kilmister, BLACK SABBATH just to name a few!

ENEMY INSIDE Release Video for Acoustic Version of ‘Black and Gold’

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Enemy Inside have released their new video for the acoustic version of “Black and Gold”.

Music and lyrics written by Nastassja Giulia & Evan K. Audio rearranged, produced, mixed and mastered by Evan K. Filmed and edited by Jonas Sommer. Pictures & Artwork by Apollonia Photography, Dave Hadarik & Ed Torres.

Stream/Download the new single, here: https://bfan.link/black-and-gold-2

Enemy Inside is a non-resting ensemble of talented musicians, always pushing boundaries of their music and keep on surprising the music world with new offerings that are always more mature and developed than their previous works. Now, the band is warming up for their next full-length album that is to come within 2025 and until then, they are offering a new and acoustic version of their song “Black and Gold” that was featured as original on their “Seven” album, released back in 2021. A powerful take on a beautiful and full of emotions ballad!

Follow Enemy Inside:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreEnemyInside
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareenemyinside/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareenemyinside
Official Site: https://enemy-inside.com/
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ynnPeT
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3ye4pJs

DI’AUL Announce New “EP II”, Out June 7th

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“Black trees’re growin’
Branches are thoughts and
Fruits ‘re only thorns where
Beauty is forgotten”

After two years from the acclaimed “Abracamacabra” album, Italian doom band DI’AUL return with a two-track EP on June 7th, which anticipates the new album “EvAAvE,” due out at the end of this year.

The band comments:
“This is the first part of a broader work whose guiding theme revolves entirely around the female and the ‘feminine”’ detached from gender: from mistreatment to redemption, from the relationship with the family to society in general. Because in the deepest nature of man, the ‘feminine’ is the most important part in each of us, which hides within it what Garcia Lorca called Duende. Most of the lyrics are then largely inspired by the poetry of Sylvia Plath, Amelia Rosselli, and Virginia Woolf.“

“Ep II” was recorded and mixed at Vacuum Studio in Bologna by Enrico Baraldi (Collars, Ornaments), while Esben Willems (Monolord, Slower) handled the mastering at Studio Berserk in Gothenburg. Produced and published by MooDDoom Records.

Tracklist:

Azazel
Golgotha

“Ep II” will be available on digital platforms on June 07^th2024.
Pre-save here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/diaul/ep-ii

Watch below the video for “Azazel”

The journey of Di’Aul began in 2010, and from the very beginning it has been characterized by multifaceted musical influences and a penchant for playing slow and heavy music, with particular attention to atmospheres and lyrics. Di’Aul released the EP “GV 12.31” in 2010, followed by the second album “And Then Came The Monsters” (2013), “Garden of Exile” (2015, This Is Core Records), and “Nobody’s Heaven” (2018, Argonauta Records); “EP Split with Mos Generator” (2020, Argonauta Records); “Abracamacabra” (2022, MooDDoom Records).
Di’Aul has played numerous concerts in Italy and Europe, supporting bands such as Crowbar, Messa, Goblin, Jex Toth, The Ossuary, Geoff Tate, Nibiru, Ahab, and many others.

DI’AUL are
MoMo – Cosimo A. Cinieri – Vocals
Lele – Daniele Mella – Guitars
Rex – Andrea Ornigotti – Drums
Jeremy – Carlo Tomaiuolo – Bass

https://diaul.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/diaul111
http://www.instagram.com/diaul111
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nyu1yYsebSDtRmsMFINoQ

Prog Rockers AIRBAG Release New Single + Video ‘Awakening’ from Upcoming Album

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The 14th June 2024 marks the day that Karisma Records will release “The Century of the Self” the sixth full-length album from AIRBAG, one of the most prominent Prog Rock bands to have emerged from Norway in the last few decades.

And, in anticipation of that day, the label has released a second single from the album. Titled “Awakening”, this is what the band had to say about the track:

“Awakening” is one of those songs that reflects on the band’s past, with strong ties to albums like “Identity” and “All Rights Removed”, whilst at the same time venturing into new sonics and production. Lyrically, “Awakening” is a message of hope in a time where se seem to stray away from caring for each other and allowing social media to create a destructive diversion.

“Awakening” can be streamed or downloaded from a variety of services at: https://orcd.co/airbag-awakening

A video for the track “Awakening” by Crystal Media (known for their work with songwriter/producer Steven Wilson, amongst others) can be seen below.

“The Century of Self” is an album that stands as a testament to the artistic vision and enduring creativity that AIRBAG bring to their music. Touching on themes such as cancel culture and the rewriting of personal histories, it is a reflection on modern society’s zeitgeist, and a poignant commentary of today’s world, which is steeped in fear and condemnation.

Recorded at Subsonic Society, Airbag Studio, and Riis Studio, and expertly produced, mixed, and mastered by Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes, “The Century of Self” features guest appearances by Kristian Hultgren on bass on “Dysphoria” and “Tear it Down”, Ole Michael Bjørndal on guitar on “Dysphoria”, “Tyrants and Kings” and “Tear it Down” and Simen Valldal Johannessen on keyboards on “Tear it Down”.

With artwork by Asle Tostrup, track listing on “The Century of the Self” is as follows:

01. Dysphoria
02. Tyrants and Kings
03. Awakening
04. Erase
05. Tear It Down

“The Century of the Self” will be released in CD, Limited Edition Digisleeve CD and Digital formats, as well as three different LP version -Black Vinyl LP, Limited Edition Red Vinyl LP and Limited Edition Black and Red Splatter Vinyl LP.

It is now available to pre-order from:

Bandcamp: https://airbagsound.bandcamp.com/album/century-of-the-self
Webshop: https://www.karismarecords.no/shop/
US Webshop: https://karismarecords.indiemerch.com/

With this latest album, AIRBAG’s lineup of Asle Tostrup on vocals, keyboards and programming, Henrik Bergan Fossum on drums, and Bjørn Riis on guitars, bass, keyboards and backing vocals, lead the listener on a sonic journey through introspection and intensity.

Opening with the track “Dysphoria”, with its mesmerizing depths, “The Century of Self” is filled with the irresistible vocal hooks and virtuoso lead guitar work for which AIRBAG has become synonymous the world-over.

From the haunting crescendo of “Tyrants and Kings,” to the introspective balladry of “Awakening” we are led towards the foreboding depths of the single “Erase” that builds from a hypnotic bass line into a powerhouse of heavy refrains, setting the stage for the epic conclusion of “Tear it Down”, a 14 minute opus that goes from serene moments of reflection towards the heaviest musical landscapes AIRBAG has ever produced.

AIRBAG has been confirmed to play three shows in Poland in October and two shows in the Netherlands in November. More shows will be announced in due course.

Poland
17 Oct: Stary Manez, Gdansk
18 Oct: Klub Progresja, Warsaw
18 Oct: Klub Kwadrat, Krakow

Netherlands
01 Nov: De Cacaofabriek, Helmond
02 Nov: Poppodium, Boerderij

More information about AIRBAG can be found on the band’s website at http://www.airbagsound.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/airbagsound

A lyric video for the track “Erase” by Crystal Media (known for their work with songwriter/producer Steven Wilson, amongst others) can be seen below.

JD MILLER Unleash New Album “Empyrean”, Out Now

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The wait is over. JD MILLER finally releases its fourth studio album, titled “Empyrean”. After hitting the airwaves with singles such as “Inside the Night”, “Enemy”, “Out Of Control” and “The Butterfly”, the stakes were high for the Swedish four-piece. But, then again, JD Miller has always been on top of their game – and it’s no different in “Empyrean”. In fact, quite the contrary.

With guitar player Tommy Timonen (ex-State Of Drama) back in the lineup and Jonny Trobro (Hydra, Find Me, ex-First Signal) as a permanent new bassist, the foursome from Borås spread their sound, to a heavier sound scope (just listening to the opening track “The Butterfly” and you’ll get a view of the heaviest JD Miller ever), but also more accessible, modern tracks such as “Out Of Control” or “Alive”.

“Empyrean” is a ride that totally justifies the ”Heaviest AOR around” proclamation done by Sweden Rock Magazine, with a twist. JD Miller is now a mature band, keeping however the fresh approach to composition and lyrics. “The songs and album focuses on a story about the complex minds of people considered to be at the wrong side of the law in the universe”, the band states. “The story is accompanied by the music we love in JD Miller, drawing influences from hard rock, metal, AOR and anything that’s get’s us going melodically”.

The album was mixed and mastered by Mikael Andersson at MRG Production/Studio Soundport, in Sweden, to give it the extra punchy sound that the melodies require, making “Empyrean” the dark horse of 2024, no matter what angle you look at it: hard rock, metal, AOR or whatever.

“Empyrean” is out today on CD and digital formats via Mighty Music. Stream and order it here.

“Empurean” tracklist:

1. Prelude Of the Empyrean
2. The Butterfly
3. Inside the Night
4. Out of Control
5. I’ll Never Give Up
6. Awake (We Are the Machines)
7. One In a Million
8. Call the Police
9. Enemy
10. Alive