Teenage Thrashcore Band TORTURED DEMON Announce UK Headline Tour

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The hotly-tipped teenage thrashers Tortured Demon have announced their UK headline tour. 

The band – already famed for playing their Bloodstock festival set so hard that they broke the stage – will be appearing across the following dates:

Nov 05: Edinburgh Bannermans
Nov 06: Newcastle The Cluny 2
Nov 07: London The Black Heart
Nov 08: Bridgwater Cobblestones
Nov 09: Bournemouth Bear Cave
Nov 10: Plymouth The Junction
Nov 11: Swansea The Bunkhouse
Nov 12: Southampton Joiners
Nov 13: Nottingham Salt Box
Nov 14: Leeds Boom
Nov 15: Birmingham Devil’s Dog
Nov 16: Manchester Rebellsion
Nov 17: Glasgow Audio

Get tickets from: http://tortureddemon.com/tour-dates

Watch the video to the band’s single ‘Rise of the Lifeless’ here:

Still precociously young, Tortured Demon have already opened for Evile and Xentrix in 2022, and, at Bloodstock 2021, such was their performance, the Jagermeister Stage fell down around them.
 
Drawing the largest crowd ever seen on that stage, Tortured Demon were since been invited back to perform at Bloodstock 2023.
 
Releasing their debut in 2021, recorded when all bandmembers were still at school, Tortured Demon have moved up a gear with their new record, Rise Of The Lifeless.
 
Rise Of The Lifeless was self-released by the band worldwide, except for Japan, where they’ve already inked a deal with Spiritual Beast/Universal Music Japan. Tortured Demon’s debut – In Desperation’s Grip – was DiskUnion (Tokyo’s leading record store)’s best-selling international metal record on release week. Again, no mean feat for a band so young.

Tracklisting

1: An Empire Condemned
2: Rise Of The Lifeless
3: Virtual Death
4: Global Threat
5: Disfavour
6: Conflict Of Interest    
7: Erase Your Life
8: This War Will Come To You
9: Eyes In The Fire
10: The Damage Is Done

Since 2018, Oldham brothers Jacob and Joe Parkinson have been launching a full-scale assault on the UK thrash scene. The band have built a loyal live following nationwide thanks to their impressive history of high-octane shows for a band at such an early stage in their career, culminating in their first headline tour – the Tour Of The Lifeless – in October 2023. Packing venues nationwide, Tortured Demon cemented themselves as a legitimate UK headliner, despite having no agent, management or record label at the time. This is a testament to the hard work and extreme dedication that Jacob and Joe Parkinson continue to pour into their craft, even after 5 years on the road.

Now partnered with Route One Booking, the band welcomed fresh blood in the form of guitarist Rory Marsland-Smith and bassist Luke Entwistle in 2024, launching into their most extensive touring year to date.

For more information:

facebook.com/t0rtureddem0n
instagram.com/tortureddemon
youtube.com/channel/UCpQa93uA8p-Pg1DN3ZWOm6g
open.spotify.com/artist/0AW5c3Fi90qaIBNU35VpCb
twitter.com/tortureddemonuk

ALBERTO RIGONI’s New Masterpiece Single ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, Out Now

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The wait is over! Italian bassist and composer ALBERTO RIGONI has unveiled his new masterpiece, the single ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, out now via Sliptrick Records! The single is taken from Alberto’s upcoming album “Unexpected Lullabies”, set to captivate audiences on June 4th, 2024!

This is not just another cover; it’s a profound homage and a bold reimagining of the beloved classic that pays tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra, infused with the unique artistry and emotion only Rigoni can deliver.

The single is now available at

With ‘Fly Me To The Moon,’ Rigoni invites us on a musical venture that begins with the soft, enchanting tones of a xylophone, crafting a lullaby that gently cradles the listener’s soul. But the journey doesn’t end there; it escalates into a powerful rock saga, showcasing Rigoni’s electrifying prowess and innovative spirit. This rendition is a delicate balance of grace and energy, a bridge between the serene and the dynamic, all while maintaining the integrity of the original piece.

The narrative of this song is further enriched by Rigoni’s choice of instrument—the fretless bass. This choice is not incidental but deeply intentional, allowing for a fluidity and expressiveness that breathes new life into the classic tune. The fretless bass sings, it cries, it celebrates, encapsulating the essence of Sinatra’s timeless appeal with each note.

This single serves not just as a tribute but as a redefinition of what a cover can be—a novel experience that transcends generations and genres, inviting listeners to explore familiar melodies through a fresh, innovative lens. Available on all major streaming platforms, ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ is a precursor to Rigoni’s eagerly anticipated album, Unexpected Lullabies, set to captivate audiences on June 4th, 2024, through Sliptrick Records.

Anticipation for this musical journey can be satiated with pre-orders for Unexpected Lullabies now open. This album promises to be a collection of auditory wonders, each track a testament to Rigoni’s genius and his ability to transcend musical boundaries. Featuring a symphony of guest musicians alongside Rigoni’s virtuosic bass, Unexpected Lullabies is poised to be a beacon for lovers of music, an invitation to explore the depths of creativity and emotion.

What makes ‘Unexpected Lullabies’ even more exciting is the assembly of musical titans. The album features the legendary bassist Michael Manring, the keyboard wizardry of Alessandro Bertoni (of the Graham Bonnet Band) and Vitalij Kuprij (known for Artension and Trans-Siberian Orchestra), and many more yet-to-be-revealed guest artists.

Prepare for takeoff with Alberto Rigoni’s ‘Fly Me To The Moon,’ a single that not only honors Frank Sinatra but elevates the classic to new heights of musical brilliance. This is not just a song; it’s a journey across the cosmos of sound, a fusion of past and present, and a celebration of music’s power to connect, soothe, and inspire. Join us on this unforgettable expedition, where every chord is a discovery, and every rhythm is a heartbeat of the universe.

Unexpected Lullabies | Released June 4th, 2024 via Sliptrick Records
Unexpected Lullabies is now available on pre-order from Shop Sliptrick at https://deadpulse.com/product/alberto-rigoni-unexpected-lullabies/

Alberto Rigoni is:
Alberto Rigoni – Bass | Plus various guest musicians

More information at:
BAND: http://www.albertorigoni.net | http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com | http://www.facebook.com/albertorigonimusic | https://www.badas.rocks
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com

Genre-Defying Duo LETHE Release New Single ‘Éternel’ from Upcoming Album

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When they first got together in 2012, Tor-Helge Skei (MANES, MANII etc.) and Anna Murphy (CELLAR DARLING, ex-ELUVEITIE) had it in mind that LETHE would act as a home for their musical and artistic aspirations.  Which is precisely what happened.  And now, two much-admired albums later, the Swiss/Norwegian duo are ready with  their third full-length album “Alienation”.
 
Ahead of its release on Dark Essence Records on the 26th April, a second track from “Alienation” has been released.  Titled “Éternel” the single can be downloaded or streamed from a variety of services at: https://orcd.co/eternel

Introducing the single, LETHE had this to say:
 
The album is pretty varied, and it’s difficult to select a few songs to represent it as a whole.. but, trying to show some different sides of it, here’s a slightly ‘sharper’ and more energetic song this time, featuring the usual suspects – Eivind Fjøseide on guitars, Tor Arne Helgesen on drums, plus Pierre Ripka on vocals… enjoy! Become Alienated!
 
Named after one of the five rivers of Hades in Greek mythology, LETHE was built on the premise that the music created by the duo would follow only one rule, and that is that there would be no rules, no expectations and no compromises, thus allowing the band to experiment with their sound at every possible level.

LETHE’s music is therefore quite unique and very personal.  A melting pot of dark rock, pop, electronic, experimentation and metal, filled with an atmosphere that is cold and harsh and interwoven with beautiful melodies and mesmerizing grooves. 
 
It is a sound that has variously been described as “genre-bending”, “style-bastardization”, “eclectic”, and even “just plain weird”, resulting in LETHE being able to straddle a variety of disciplines, without having to fit themselves into any one in particular.  Something that has drawn fans of all kinds of genres to the band.

“Alienation” itself took longer to appear given the circumstances that affected so much new music over the past few years,  and it continues to explore LETHE’s  idiosyncratic soundscapes, whilst at the same time giving Tor-Helge and Anna the freedom to explore new avenues, as they explain:

The 3rd chapter of the Lethe saga is, as always, an eclectic blend of expressions and atmospheres and moods, and not many defined borders, styles or rules.. Lyrically it’s about being outsiders, outcasts, and alienated in various forms, mentally, physically,  ideologic(ally).. and musically.. (hence the album title).. So, join us on another journey, a personal and alternate one..

Track listing on “Alienation”, which features guest appearances by members of ATROX, MANES, THE 3RD and THE MORTAL, and artwork by Tom Korsvold. is as follows:

  1. Anhedonia
  2. Brighter
  3. When it’s Over
  4. Éternel
  5. Crossroads
  6. Sedator
  7. Erosion
  8. Worm

“Alienation” will be released in CD, Digital and Limited Edition Purple Vinyl formats, and is now available to pre-order from:
 
Webshop: https://darkessencerecords.no/shop/
Bandcamp:  https://lethemetal.bandcamp.com/album/alienation
US Webshop: https://darkessence.indiemerch.com

A video for the previously released single “Erosion”, comprised of clips taken from  ‘Point of Return’ (University of Oklahoma), can be seen below.

More information about LETHE can be found on the band’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LetheProject or on their website at https://torhelgeskei.com/lethe

LOCH VOSTOK Premiere Captivating New Single ‘The Great Wide Open’

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Swedish progressive metal veterans Loch Vostok are gearing up for the release of the band’s upcoming full-length record, entitled “Opus Ferox II – Mark of the Beast”, which will be coming out on April 19 via ViciSolum Productions. Following the release of the first single “Distant Assistance”, Loch Vostok have shared the next intense glimpse of the soon to be released album today.

Listen to the new single “The Great Wide Open” HERE

Guitarist and vocalist Teddy Möller about “The Great Wide Open”:
“One song closer to release. Designed to make you dream. From the opening sequence to the final chorus, a late night drive thru the rain to a concert with friends. From minimalistic to huge. The Great Wide Open“.

The highly anticipated new album by Loch Vostok is the second part of the band’s ongoing ‘Opus Ferox trilogy’ and promises to deliver the same level of intricate modern progressive metal that fans have come to love.

“Opus Ferox II – Mark of the Beast” builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, “Opus Ferox – The Great Escape” (2021), with catchy chorus lines and dynamic songwriting that showcases Loch Vostok‘s signature style. The album is filled with a fantastic implementation of raw energy, presenting strong new songs that are sure to captivate listeners.

“Opus Ferox II – Mark of the Beast” will be released worldwide via ViciSolum Productions on April 19. The album is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

Tracklist:

  1. Distant Assistance
  2. Cult Status
  3. The Great Wide Open
  4. Children of Science
  5. Senses
  6. Drastic Measures
  7. Rebel Command
  8. Just Like That
  9. Lords of the Inanimate
  10. Ancient Body Switching Ritual

Loch Vostok are:
Jonas Radehorn – Lead Vocals
Teddy Möller – Guitars and Vocals
Niklas Kupper – Guitars
Patrik Orwald – Bass
William Parkstam – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.lochvostok.com
https://www.facebook.com/lochvostok
https://www.instagram.com/lochvostokofficial
https://www.vicisolumrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions/

LAMENTARI Unveil Cover Art + Music Video ‘Dolorum Memoria’ from Debut Album “Ex Umbra In Lucem”

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Copenhagen -based extreme metallers LAMENTARI have announced the release of the band’s highly anticipated debut album “Ex Umbra In Lucem“, which will be coming out on May 24th.

The Danish sextet is a force to be reckoned with in the realm of symphonic black metal, seamlessly blending the darkness of metal with the grandeur of a roaring orchestra. Drawing inspiration from cinematic maestros such as Howard Shore and John Williams, LAMENTARI crafts a sonic tapestry that is both dark and majestic. Influenced by the virtuosity of Yngwie Malmsteen and the atmospheric depth of Dimmu Borgir, this band creates a haunting yet captivating musical experience that transports listeners through ethereal and infernal sonic realms. Their intense and mesmerizing sound has already earned them opportunities to perform at renowned festivals such as Wacken and Copenhell, as well as sharing stages with bands such as Moonsorrow and Tsjuder.

Today, LAMENTARI has revealed the cover art and a poignant new music video for their most ambitious release yet: “Ex Umbra In Lucem” [Latin, Translation: From Shadow Into Light]. Watch the video for the first single “Dolorum Memoria” here:

“Dolorum Memoria is a ballad that explores the intense emotions of loss and grief when someone dear passes away“, the band comments. “It reflects on the lengths we go to in order to hold onto the pain of their absence.“

Tracklist:

  1. Spiritus Noctis
  2. Tenebrae
  3. Tragoedia in domo Dei
  4. Intra Muros Mentis
  5. Appugno
  6. Dolorum Memoria
  7. Spiritus Diurnus
  8. Arcanum Ignis Animae

The release of “Ex Umbra In Lucem” will encompass even deeper dives into the devious sounds of the grand orchestra with brass, woodwind and string parts recorded at the legendary AIR Studios in London (known for scores such as ‘Dune’, ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and used by artists such as Coldplay, Radiohead, Paul McCartney and Adele).

“Ex Umbra In Lucem” will be released by LAMENTARI on May 24th. The standard edition first pressing will be released on marble vinyl. Limited editions will include a handmade wooden oxidized patina sleeve. Pre-orders will be available in April. More details to be announced.

LIVESHOWS 2024 (so far):
23/5 – Aarhus – VoxHall (DK)
24/5 – Odense – Posten (DK)
25/5 – Copenhagen – Hotel Cecil (DK)

LAMENTARI are:
Vocals by Daniel Lønberg
Guitars, Emil Holst Partsch (lead) and Michael Møller
Bass guitars by Jamie de la Sencerie
Keys and orchestrations by Max Uldahl
Drums by Thomas Mascagni

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/lamentari
https://www.instagram.com/lamentari_band/
https://cult-of-lamentari.bandcamp.com
https://hyperfollow.com/lamentari

In-Your-Face Riff Based And Gritty Metal: JORDSJUK’s “Råtner På Rot” EP Out Now

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The groundbreaking new voice in black metal Jordsjuk drops their debut EP “Råtner På Rot”, and proves why the band is on everyone’s lips! Jordsjuk plays fierce, deliciously primitive and groovy black metal with their feet planted in both death and corruption.

Their debut EP “Råtner på Rot” was unleashed yesterday, and the band has the following to say:
“Råtner på Rot is four tracks of in-your-face riff based and gritty metal, without any nonsense. Primal music for primal people!”

Listen to the EP here: https://orcd.co/raatner

Watch their recently released performance video for ‘Viva la Apocalypse’.

Despite being a new band, Jordsjuk’s members are no strangers to the scene. In fact, the band consist of veterans from renowned bands such as Djevel, Nordjevel, Urgehal, and Koldbrann, to name a few.
The band immediately grabbed the attention of both fans and media with the release of their first two singles earlier this year, and Metal Injection has already recognized them as one of the best new bands in the scene!

The Norwegian paper Dagsavisen was also impressed:
“This could quickly become one of the year’s hardest sensations, a trio playing dirty, sneaky, and devilishly obsessed black metal”. – Dagsavisen

Jordsjuk will perform at the Indie Recordings stage at the Inferno festival, make sure you get a glimpse of the next big thing in black metal.

Track list – EP – Råtner På Rot:
1. Stein Til Byrden
2. Siste Skanse
3. Råtner På Rot
4. Viva La Apocalypse

About Jordsjuk:
Jordsjuk are embodying the future of Norwegian black metal, and you can expect catchy and effective songs combined with introverted lyrics about mental burdens, doomsday, and the general discomfort plagues the human mind.

Their extreme and raw sound immediately grabbed the attention from the renowned metal label Indie Recordings, known for working with bands like Gaahls WYRD, Kampfar, 1349 and Carpathian Forest.

Erlend Gjerde, Managing Director at Indie Recordings states:
“Finally! I`ve been waiting for this sound and feeling for years now. Cold and blackened rock-metal at its finest giving you that thumbs-down feeling we all love”.

Besides landing a recording deal with Indie Recodings, Metal Injection also recognized Jordsjuk as one of Norway’s most promising new groups, solidifying their potential as torchbearers for the future black metal scene.

The band states:
“Nekro times needs nekro music..! We’re here to bring you death and doom with a groove!”

Jordsjuk is:
Sagstad – Guitar
Mannevond – Vocals
Renton – Drums and bass