LCTRISC Continue Musical Journey with Emotional New Single ‘Can’t Help but Hold On’

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Following their previous successes with “Swords and Serpents” (2020) and “Coming Over” (2021), the dynamic duo of LCTRISC takes yet another bold step forward with their latest single, “Can’t Help but Hold On.” This new track sees them delving even deeper into emotional landscapes while blending nostalgia with contemporary rock influences.

“Can’t Help but Hold On” is a poignant exploration of the aftermath of a breakup, capturing the raw essence of heartache and the struggle to move on. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist’s daily battles with change, attempting to find solace amidst the pain of separation. As the song unfolds, listeners are taken on a journey through the complexities of post-breakup life, where the inability to let go becomes a recurring theme. The encounters with the ex-lover portrayed in the song reveal the internal conflicts of pretending to be okay while still being deeply entangled in emotions.

Listen on all major streaming services here

With “Can’t Help but Hold On,” LCTRISC encapsulates the universal experience of wrestling with heartbreak and the difficulty of truly letting go. Their ability to craft emotionally resonant music while seamlessly merging nostalgic elements with contemporary rock influences sets them apart as true artists.

Having previously secured a significant sync placement for their track “Here Comes The Wizard” with Skoda Fabia in 2014, which aired on TV and radio across Europe, LCTRISC has a proven track record of success. Their past singles have received praise from notable outlets such as Consequence Of Sound and Popjustice, solidifying their position in the music industry.

The duo has also captivated audiences worldwide with their electrifying live performances, from Emmebodafestivalen in Sweden to venues in Tokyo, Japan. “Can’t Help but Hold On” is set to resonate with listeners on a profound level, further cementing LCTRISC‘s reputation as innovative and emotionally compelling musicians.

The single is available on all major streaming platforms today, March 15, 2024. For more information on LCTRISC and their music, see links below.

More from LCTRISC
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2aS4IlhOL11IDPtN2KFDse 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LCTRISC/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lctrisc/

Also check out the beautiful power ballad ‘Coming Over’ from 2023

FOLKRIM Unleash Folk-Infused Metal Fury ‘Suoherran Hovi’, New Full-Length “Embers” Out April 5th

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Folkrim, emerging from the dark solitude of Finland’s Western coast, has evolved from a one-man project to a fully formed folk-infused death metal band. Comprising drummer Eetu Ritakorpi, guitarists Iiro Sarman & Otto Hyvärinen, bassist Viktor Suominen, and frontman Erno Helander, Folkrim is ready to spread fear with their new full-length album, “Embers”.
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​“Embers” tells a twisted tale of descent, from a shipwreck through decaying marshlands to a grand epic of destruction. Songs like “Bottle of Poison” showcase a modern structure filled with violence and speed. Viktor Suominen describes the album as more grounded, sticking to a single theme, with a journey that gets progressively gloomy and dire. The band’s sound has shifted towards less humppa/drinking songs and more towards melodic death and thrash.

Influenced by bands like Ensiferum, Finntroll, Moonsorrow, Children of Bodom, and Nekrogoblikon, Folkrim‘s music blends folk metal with melodic death and black metal elements. “Embers” promises a unique musical journey, reflecting the band’s evolution and commitment to their distinct sound. The future awaits, daring listeners to face the dangers along the way.
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Today, FOLKRIM unleashes folk-infused metal fury with their latest single “Suoherran Hovi” accompanied by an electrifying video that can be seen below.

“What would a Folkrim version of a dingy swamp sound like? The answer comes in the form of SUOHERRAN HOVI, the second single to be released from our forthcoming album ”EMBERS”. Whereas the first single relied on speed to get its violent point across, this song approaches the problem from a different direction. The riffs are fat, chuggy, and groovy against a straight pounding of the drums. Dirty, almost jazzlike instrumentation and arrangement lays a twisted layer into the soup. And finally, a sprinkling of growls in the harsh Finnish language is set on top and the witch’s brew is complete.” adds the band

Digital – https://lnk.to/folhovi

Listen to the previous single “Bottle Of Poison” at the following links:
​Music Video – https://youtu.be/mq2X9xKQW6Y​
​Digital – https://lnk.to/bottleofpoison

Folkrim‘s full-length album “Embers” is due out on April 5, 2024, from Rockshots Records and is available for album pre-order at bit.ly/FolkrimCD

Track Listing:​
1. Bound in Maelstrom ft. Katri Asikainen
2. Bottle of Poison
3. Alcoholyday
4. Grotto of the Damned
5. Swamp Brew
6. Suoherran Hovi
7. Hags’ Hut Lullaby
8. Raise Your Sword
9. Raven’s Cry
10. Spirit of the Forest
11. Virvatulet
12. Embers ft. Katri Asikainen

Folkrim:​
Erno Helander – Vocals / Main Songwriter
Iiro Sarman – Lead Guitars
Otto Hyvärinen – Rhythm Guitars
Viktor Suominen – Bass
Eetu Ritakorpi – Drums

For more info: Roc​kshots.eu | Facebook.com/Folkrim | Instagram.com/folkrimband

VINTERSEA Release Video for Latest Single ‘Devil’s Churn’

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VINTERSEA are pleased to bring you the fifth music video from their current album, Woven Into Ashes. The latest track is one of the top streamed songs from the album so the band gives you a powerful visual accompaniment. Check out “Devil’s Churn” below.

“As soon as the album dropped, we knew ‘Devil’s Churn’ was an instant fan favorite. Jeremy’s crazy drumming, combined with Jorma’s nasty riffing, kicks the song off in a brutal fashion before we pull the rug out and switch to Avienne’s hauntingly beautiful chorus,” explains bassist Karl Whinnery, who also shoots all of the band’s music videos. 
 
“The video for ‘Devil’s Churn’ needed to capture the brutal energy of the song and showcase melancholic beauty all at the same time. What better place to capture some of Oregon’s beauty than at the wreck of the Peter Iredale? Its skeletal frame drops hints of what’s to come… ‘Devil’s Churn’ lures you in, and then you’re ours. Forever.” 
 
“‘Devil’s Churn’ is a beast of a song – one that always generates huge energy and impassioned responses when we perform it live,” furthers guitarist Riley Nix. “It hits hard and fast from the first note and only lets up to take your breath away with a melodic and atmospheric moment. The heaviest and nastiest song on Woven Into Ashes needed a nasty video, and Karl really delivered with some incredible footage of Oregon paired with high-energy band shots.“

“Devil’s Churn” follows four previous music videos culled from Woven Into Ashes from the creative and visionary band including “Lonesome Tide” https://youtu.be/XohTI06z-GU, “Into the Horizon,” https://youtu.be/je7hjjwrGug,  “Unveiling Light” https://youtu.be/dmWX0Fm8ttE and “At the Gloaming Void” https://youtu.be/y-ztBVt8xXg giving a broad sample of the majesty and breadth of the group’s third opus harnessing progressive, melodic and blackened tendencies into a profoundly unique vision.
 
Woven Into Ashes has been greeted with strong sales, high critical praise and support from metal radio nationally. The follow-up to the band’s 2019 release, Illuminated, was released on CD, Digital and 2LP ltd colored vinyl version. Physical and digital link HERE www.lnk.to/wovenintoashes
 
Woven Into Ashes again features cover art by Ne Obliviscaris’ singer Xenoyr and is engineered by Gabe Johnston (Unto Others, Silver Talon), while mixing was handled by the team of Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland (Rivers of Nihil, Lorna Shore, Black Crown Initiate) with mastering courtesy of Troy Glessner (Devin Townsend, Underoath, Moonsorrow).

VINTERSEA will perform at this year’s Mad With Power Fest, the annual power metal/heavy metal festival with a gaming element that takes place in Madison, WI. This year’s lineup includes Japan’s Anthem and England’s Fellowship alongside Oceans of Slumber, Starkill, Magic Sword, Lords of the Trident and more.
8/2 – 8/3         Mad With Power Fest – Madison, WI
 
VINTERSEA create a unique fusion of majestic progressive metal with harsh blackened death and post-metal beauty which draws inspiration from the darkened skies of their Pacific Northwest home. From haunting vocal melodies to fierce growls, VINTERSEA delivers heavy, emotionally powerful and technically intriguing music that is undeniably inspired by the majesty of their surroundings. The group built an organic and devoted following through impeccable and illustrious music videos (with combined views of over 3 million), social media outreach and tours with Moonspell, Eleine, Oceans of Slumber, Dawn of Ouroboros, Graveshadow, Voices of Ruin and Cyber Octopus, as well as playing regionally opening for Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura, Thulcandra, Wolfheart, Ne Obliviscaris, Jinger, The Ocean, Arkona and Sirenia.

VINTERSEA is:
Avienne – Vocals
Riley Nix – Guitar
Jorma Spaziano – Guitar
Karl Whinnery – Bass
Jeremy Spencer – Drums

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vintersea
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintersea/
Bandcamp: https://vintersea.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/vintersea
Label: http://www.m-theoryaudio.com

NOCTURNA Release Video for Second Single ‘Strangers’

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Photo Credit: RKH Studio

Nocturna have released a video for “Strangers”, second single taken from the new album “Of Sorcery And Darkness” to be released on April 19th by Scarlet Records.

video by RKH Studio
  • Recorded, mixed and mastered by Andrea Fusini at Fusix Studio (Frozen Crown, Volturian, Be The Wolf);
  • illustrated by frontwoman Rehn Stillnight;
  • FFO: Nightwish, Powerwolf, Within Temptation, Winds, Unleash The Archers, Ghost, Epica;

“Of Sorcery And Darkness” will be released in the following formats:

  • digipack CD
  • vinyl LP
  • digital

The sophomore record of the band founded by the formidable frontwomen Grace Darkling and Rehn Stillnight – featuring the Frozen Crown/Volturian/Be The Wolf mastermind Federico Mondelli as songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist – was recorded, mixed and mastered by Andrea Fusini at Fusix Studio; Rehn Stillnight took care of the delightfully grim artwork and illustrations.

After the success of the 2022 mesmerizing debut album “Daughters Of The Night” (which mixed gothic-symphonic and power metal elements, alternating between fast & heavy neck breaking episodes and intense, piano-oriented ballads), Nocturna once again delves into the meaning of the term ‘duality’ and all its more morbid connotations.

The romantic inspiration of the lyrics of “Of Sorcery And Darkness” combines harmoniously with the band’s sophisticated sonic approach, and the celestial voices of Grace Darkling and Rehn Stillnight paint mysterious and sensual portraits of an ancestral time (yet so close to us).

Embrace the night.

“Of Sorcery And Darkness” tracklist:

  1. Burn The Witch
  2. Sapphire
  3. Noctis Avem
  4. Creatures Of Darkness
  5. Midnight Sun
  6. First Disobedience
  7. Seven Sins
  8. Through The Maze
  9. Strangers
  10. Last Day On Earth

Nocturna:
Grace Darkling – vocals
Rehn Stillnight – vocals
Hedon – guitar
Antares – bass
Deimos – drums

BLAZE OF PERDITION to Release “Upharsin” Full-Length Album on April 19th, New Track Streaming

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Existing at the forefront of the Polish black metal movement, BLAZE OF PERDITION returns in 2024 with their sixth full-length, Upharsin, set for release on April 19th via Metal Blade Records.

A step back from the somewhat unusual direction the band followed on their previous offering — 2020’s The Harrowing Of Hearts — Upharsin takes on a dark and pessimistic tone reflected by its appropriately oppressive music. Haunting and melancholic melodies rooted in traditional black metal meet unforgiving blastbeats and solemn marches, while emotional yet feral vocals aim to bring a proper sense of rage and disgust.

“With Upharsin, we aimed to open the wounds of humanity as a collective,” the band notes. “The album reflects on how humans tend to gravitate towards conflict and strife. How religions and politics as well as other aspects of our everyday life are tainted and driven by our lower instincts as we willingly refuse to learn from our own history, as we choose to ignore and neglect the shadow aspect of our psychic reality, which in turn takes us further and further in the everlasting cycle of violence. It’s probably the most realistic concept we’ve taken on, with noticeably less spiritual leanings and a much more grounded approach.”

Opening track and first single, “W Kwiecie Rozłamu” (English translation: “In Rupture’s Prime”) hits hard from the very first second. “We wanted to begin the album with something striking and punishing, hence why there is no intro to set the mood first. However, most of our songs rarely keep the same mood for the entire duration and this one is no different. It’s probably the most varied composition on Upharsin and what starts with fury and flames, soon transcends into a somewhat sludgy, almost psychedelic abyss to shift once again into fiery blast-driven inferno. Lyrically, it talks about our struggle to keep up with the pace and temptations of our collective, destructive nature. To understand, accept and learn from it instead of suppressing it and allowing it to expand.”

Stream BLAZE OF PERDITION‘s “W Kwiecie Rozłamu” at THIS LOCATION.

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/blazeofperdition

Upharsin Track Listing:
01. W kwiecie rozłamu
02. Przez rany
03. Niezmywalne
04. Architekt
05. Młot, miecz i bat

BLAZE OF PERDITION:
S. – vocals
XCIII – guitars
M.R. – guitars
VZN – drums
Wyrd – bass (session)

https://www.facebook.com/blazeofperdition
https://www.instagram.com/blazeofperdition
https://blazeofperdition.bandcamp.com

KORPIKLAANI Release New Single + Video ‘Oraakkelit’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 14, 2024
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Today, Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI are happy to unveil their newest single and music video ‘Oraakkelit‘. It’s the third single from their upcoming new studio album, Rankarumpu, which is due to be released on April 5th, 2024.

KORPIKLAANI‘s twelfth studio album is once again full of tasty folk metal and its different flavors, but it also offers new spices. One of the most wonderful features of Rankarumpu is related to the folk instruments. Although KORPIKLAANI has done one or maybe even a couple of unforgettable things in the realm of folk metal, this time new permanent member Olli Vänskä‘s violin and Sami Perttula‘s accordion may surprise even die-hard fans.

‘Oraakkelit‘ shows a darker, more serious side of KORPIKLAANI and is a nice contrast to the happier, more upbeat previous singles, ‘Saunaan‘ and ‘Aita‘. The mood of the song has been perfectly captured by a mystical and visually stunning video directed by Vesa Ranta.

Singer Jonne commented:
“I had never actually written a shuffle based song before and I wanted to try to write such a riff and see how it would work in metal music. Normally it is used a lot in old blues and rock’n’roll music. I was suprised how cool it went and then I thought: what if all the gods all over the world would have a big rock’n’roll dancing party together underground. The idea made me laugh, so I decided to use it!“

Drummer Samuli commented:
”When I heard the first demo I was really excited. This is something very different! I felt there could be a cool shuffle feeling to the rhythm and I started to explored it. There is a great atmosphere in the song. First it lurks enigmatically but then it starts to rock! Drumwise you can use lots of dynamics. It will be a fun live song!”

LISTEN TO ‘ORAAKKELIT’: https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/oraakkelit

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE THE NEW ALBUM RANKARUMPU: https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/rankarumpu

KORPIKLAANI have massive touring plans for 2024, following an extensive UK tour with Alestorm and Heidevolk in February and March,  a North Amercan tour with Visions Of Atlantis & Illumishade (feat. members of Eluveitie) will happen in April and May, and after that several big European Summer festivals await, as well as a European tour towards the end of the year. Scroll down for all confirmed dates.

RANKARUMPU NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024
w/ Visions Of Atlantis & Illumishade
08.04.    US    Reading  –   Reverb
09.04.    US    New York City  –  Gramercy Theatre
10.04.    US    Boston  –  Brighton Music Hall
11.04.    CA    Montreal  –  La Tulipe
12.04.    CA    Ottawa  –  Brass Monkey
13.04.    CA    Toronto  –  Phoenix Concert Theatre 
14.04.    US    Pontiac  –  The Crofoot
15.04.    US    Milwaukee   – Turner Hall
17.04.    US    Minneapolis  –  Vivarium
18.04.    CA    Winnipeg  –  Park Theatre
19.04.    CA    Regina  –  The Exchange
20.04.    CA    Edmonton  –  Starlite Room
21.04.    CA    Calgary  –  Dickens 
23.04.    CA    Vancouver  –  Rickshaw Theatre
24.04.    US    Seattle  –  El Corazon
25.04.    US    Portland  –  BossaNova Ballroom
26.04.    US    San Francisco  –  DNA Lounge
27.04.    US    Los Angeles  –  1720
28.04.    US    San Diego  –  Brick By Brick
29.04.    US    Phoenix   – The Nile
01.05.    US    Denver  –  Gothic Theatre
02.05.    US    Lincoln  –  The Bourbon Theater
03.05.    US    Joliet  –  The Forge
04.05.    US    Pittsburgh  –  Mr Smalls Theatre
05.05.    US    Baltimore  –  Baltimore Soundstage

TICKETS: https://linktr.ee/rankarumpu_america_2024

CONFIRMED FESTIVALS 2024
29.03.             BE    Mons – Trolls & Legends Festival
08.05.             FR    Bruguières – Festival Echos et Merveilles
16.06.             DE    Merseburg – Merseburger Schlossfestspiele
21.06.             CH   Grenchen – Summerside Festival
27.-30.06.       FR    Clisson  –  Hellfest
05.07.             FI     Tampere – Tuhdimmat Tahdit
12.07.             FR    Laundresse  –  La Guerre Du Son
09.-11.08.       FR    Cercoux  –  Festival 666
09.-11.08.       UK    Walton on Trent   –  Bloodstock Open Air
09.-11.08.       BE    Kortrijk  –  Alcatraz Festival
14.-17.08.       DE    Dinkelsbühl  –  Summer Breeze
15.-17.08.       CZ    Zámek Moravský Krumlov  –  Rock Castle
24.08.             PT    Pindelo dos Milagres  –  Milagre Metaleiro Open Air
16.09.             FR    Mennecy – Mennecy Metal Fest

EUROPEAN WINTER TOUR 2024
w/ In Extremo & Rauhbein

15.11.    DE    Saarbrücken   – Garage
16.11.    CH    Pratteln  –  Z7
22.11.    DE    Rostock  –  Moya
29.11.    DE    Berlin  –  Columbiahalle
30.11.    DE    Bremen  –  Pier 2
06.12.    DE    Nürnberg  –  KIA Metropol Arena
07.12.    AT    Wien  –  Gasometer
12.12.    DE    Bielefeld  –  Lokschuppen
13.12.    DE    Hannover  –  Swiss Life Hall
14.12.    DE    Dresden  –  Alter Schlachthof
20.12.    DE    Leipzig  –  Haus Auensee
21.12.    DE    Stuttgart   –  Porsche Arena
27.12.    DE    München  –  Zenith
28.12.    DE    Wiesbaden  –  Schlachthof
29.12.    DE    Erfurt  –  Messehalle
30.12.    DE    Köln  –  Palladium

… more dates to be announced soon