Finnish dark metallic hardcore act SARS have announced their debut album “Nothing Hurts Quite Like Life”, due to be released via Time To Kill Records on July 12th 2024.
“Nothing Hurts Quite Like Life” consists of 10 punishing tracks with a total run time of 36 minutes. The band look at hardcore through “a death/thrash metal kid’s” lens, so attention is paid to songwriting and arrangements too without forgetting the chugs. With three of the members as backing vocalists (Timo, Sami & Juuso) joining in, the band is able to lift Antti’s screams to a new level. Also drawing from a wide variety of music beyond the hardcore umbrella, SARS aim to keep tracks interesting all the time and are not afraid to introduce some melodies or even some atmospheric elements into the music.
The first single “Bitter Soil” is now available HERE.
Tracklist:
1. So Cold 2. Stench of Profit 3. Nothing Hurts Quite Like Life 4. Away From My Mind 5. Solstice 6. Blightbearer 7. Bitter soil 8. Not for the Violence 9. It Still Hurts 10. Gray
Originating from the vibrant music scene of Turku, Finland,SARS emerged in 2016 as a collective vision to forge a sound rooted in “Hatebreed inspired metallic hardcore”. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that the band took its definitive form, with the foundational trio of Timo Heikkilä (drums), Sami Leinonen (guitar), and Juuso Linsamo (guitar) laying the groundwork for what would become a powerful musical force.
The ensemble gained further momentum in 2020 with the addition of the dynamic vocalist, Antti Honkanen, bringing a visceral energy to their evolving sound. The final piece of the puzzle fell into place later that year when bassist Vilho Laaksonen joined, solidifying the band’s lineup. SARS‘ initial foray into the music scene saw them collaborate with the legendary Keijo Niinimaa (known for his work with Rotten Sound, Morbid Evils, and Goatburner). This collaboration resulted in the release of their first three singles, during which Keijo shared vocal duties with Antti. Notably, Keijo also took on the roles of tracking and producing the first two singles, contributing his wealth of experience to shape the band’s early sonic identity.
However, the journey took an unexpected turn in 2022 when Keijo, facing scheduling conflicts and commitments to his other well-established projects, had to step away from SARS. Despite his departure, the band continued to evolve, drawing on the foundation laid during their collaboration with Keijo. SARS stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of collaboration and evolution within the music scene, carving their path with a blend of metallic hardcore and unapologetic intensity. As they forge ahead, the band remains poised to leave an indelible mark on the global heavy music landscape.
For fans of: Hatebreed, Harms Way, Knocked Loose, Incendiary
Line-up:
Antti Honkanen – Vocals Juuso Linsamo – Guitar & backing vocals Sami Leinonen – Guitar & backing vocals Vilho Laaksonen – Bass Timo Heikkilä – Drums & backing vocals
Ski parties visit Austria for its powdered slopes, but when Insanity Alert banded together around Innsbruck in 2011, they had a different type of shredding in mind. The band’s destructive appetite for crossover thrash is only rivaled by their unquenchable thirst for ice-cold beer and a jonesing for good bud(s).
Insanity Alert keep their high-minded antics coming on their new EP. Moshemian Thrashody comes out tomorrow Friday, May 17, on Season of Mist. But you can crack into this fresh four-pack today by listening to the full album stream on our YouTube channel.
Moshemian Thrashody shows that Insanity Alert are still nothing but a good time. These wild men waste no time stage diving into the mosh pit with a frothy spin on “Welcome to the Jungle”. Their new EP gets into plenty more of their old tricks, too. Iron Maiden would be scared silly by how fast Dave of Death shreds through “Beer in the Park”.
“We think of our renditions as tributes to the greatness of the original songs”, says Insanity Alert. “Mixing their greatness with our blend of speed, fun, brutality and weirdness just feels right”. Just like the morning after an all-night rager, Insanity Alert are full of surprises. When “Beerless Fiesta” opens with a faint but familiar waft of saxophone, it throws you for a loop, kind of like an edible that your friends swore was just a regular old brownie. Wait, are they about to take on…George Michael?
“I’m never gonna drink again”, Heavy Kevy screams in agony, as if wrapped around the toilet.
Cover art by James Callahan / Barf Comics
Even one hell of a hangover isn’t enough to stop Insanity Alert from partying like it’s the ’80s. On Moshemian Thrashody, the band still goes anywhere the weed blows. Of course, if you’re going to come for Queen, then you best not miss. But these guys hit all the right notes. Don Melanzani chugs D-beats. Slapmaster Puke burps out delicious bass grooves. As if by some especially potent magic mushroom, Galileo is transformed into Ronnie James Dio.
“So you think I’m a stoner that never complies?”, Heavy Kevy spits as if shooting a snot rocket. Now, that’s not far from the truth. But everybody knows that thrashers do it better.
“Our new EPis full of killer tunes that we threw in our drunken 420 blender” Insanity Alert says. “Moshemian Thrashody rides the thin line between familiar and super awkward – like getting shitfaced with your favorite high school teacher or masturbating for the first time with your other hand. Enjoy!”
Track-list
1. Welcome To The Moshpit (2:17) 2. Beer In The Park (4:24) 3. Beerless Fiesta (2:10) [WATCH] 4. Moshemian Thrashody (3:43) [WATCH] Total runtime: 12:33
There’s only one way to welcome a new album from Insanity Alert: a summerlong tour! Crack open some beers, roll up a spliff and prepare to meet the wall of death when the band debut Moshemian Thrashody at some of Europe’s biggest and heaviest festivals.
May 24 @ Chemnitz, DE @ Chemnitz Metal Culture [TICKETS] May 25 – Schönenberg, DE @ Iron Fest Open Air [TICKETS] May 31 – Innsbruck, AT @ Treibhaus Hometown Release Party[TICKETS] June 21 – Copenhagen, DK @ Copenhell [TICKETS] July 5 – Besancon, FR @ Les Passagers Du Zinc [TICKETS] July 6 – Notre-Dame-d’Oé , FR @ Riip Fest 8 [TICKETS] July 20 – Bertingen, DE @ Rock Unter Den Eichen [TICKETS] August 17 – Dinkelsbühl, DE @ Summer Breeze Open Air [TICKETS] August 19 – Brescia, Italy @ Festa di Radio Ondo D’urto [TICKETS] August 31 – Bruck an der Mur, AT @ Daaark Fest September 6 – Hüttikon, CH @ Meh Suff! Metal Festival [TICKETS] October 18 – Sélestat, FR @ Rock Your Brain Fest 2024 [TICKETS] October 19 – Paris, FR @ Glazart [TICKETS]
[Movie trailer voice] In a world that’s plagued by war, natural disasters and TikTok dance challenges, one band are hell-bent on partying like there’s no tomorrow. Sure, the hangovers might hit a little harder now that they’re four albums in. But on Moshemian Thrashody, Insanity Alert are still nothing but a good time.
Ski parties visit Austria for its powdered slopes, but when Insanity Alert banded together from around Innsbruck in 2011, these adrenaline junkies had a different, more dangerous type of shredding in mind. Their destructive appetite for ‘80s crossover thrash is only rivaled by an unquenchable thirst for ice-cold beer.
While under the influence of older party monsters like Suicidal Tendencies and Municipal Waste, Insanity Alert roll their riffs with the same strand of humor as labelmates Cannabis Corpse. Their songs parody everyone from perennial punching bags like David Guetta and Milli Vanilli to sacred cows Iron Maiden.
“We think of our renditions as tributes to the greatness of the original songs”, the band says. “Mixing their greatness with our blend of speed, fun, brutality and weirdness just feels right.
On the strength of their demo tape alone, Insanity Alert sent skate punks and metalheads running into the pit. First Diagnosis was quickly confirmed by follow-up EP Second Opinion. Critics properly diagnosed their self-titled full-length as a much-needed dose of derangement, but the band has upped their prescription of snot-nosed speed and grinding d-beats with each release.
Moshburger was served up in 2016 while Insanity Alert were on tour with Hatebreed, Madball, Terror and Power Trip. They then shared a 666-Pack with festivalgoers at Wacken Open Air. With names like Slapmaster Puke and The Inphiltrator, this band will go to comically absurd lengths just to jump into the circle pit with their fans — so long as there’s a full fridge and good bud(s) waiting backstage. When Insanity Alert played the main stage at Hellfest in 2019, Dave of the Death could barely feel his fretting hand after taking one heck of a stage dive the night before.
Moshemian Thrashody keeps the festivities going with new parodies of familiar classics like Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden. One might surprise you, though. Lead single “Beerless Fiesta” gives the crossover thrash treatment to (checks notes) George Michael? Insanity Alert aren’t going into mosh retirement anytime soon, though. The title track sees Queen’s theatrics and raises it with a clown car full of hijinks, including a Hauwitzer guitar solo that pops off like a bottle of champagne. Don Melanzani chugs down blast beats as the band joins in an acapella gang chant about “letting it snow” with Santa Claus that’s rowdier than a German beer hall.
“These are some killer tunes that we threw in our drunken 420 blender”, says Heavy Kevy. “Moshemian Thrashody rides the thin line between familiar and super awkward – like seeing your old grandpa in the mosh pit or masturbating for the first time with your other hand”.
After almost 15 years of bringing crossover thrash to party animals everywhere, Insanity Alert will still go anywhere the weed blows.
Line-up Heavy Kevy – Vocals Don Melanzani – Drums The Inphiltrator – Guitar The Dave of Death – Guitar Slapmaster Puke: Bass
Guest appearances “Welcome to the Moshpit” – Hauwitzer (guitar solo)
Recording Studio Subsound Station (Telfs, Austria)
After the announcement of the signing with Elevate Records for the upcoming long-awaited record release, Tystnaden reveal the cover and title of the new album.
As adult human beings, we’re accustomed to making decisions based on our experiences, roughly calculating some risks, and relying on predictions… We often overlook the existence and significance of black swans, which can sometimes lead to disastrous consequences. Let’s embrace uncertainty, open the eyes of our minds and hearts. Welcome to “THE BLACK SWAN”!
Artwork by Beatrice Demori
Further news on release date soon. The album will be available not only on digital platforms but also in physical format.
Line up:
Laura De Luca – Voice Giulia Coletti – Guitar Cesare Codispoti Guitar Stefano Galioto – Bass Alberto Iezzi – Drums
ALL FOR METAL‘s new single and music video, ‘Valkyries in the Sky,’ is premiering today at 6pm CET on YouTube! This song is a true heavy metal hymn marking the band’s journey as they gear up for their highly anticipated album, “Gods of Metal,” out on August 23rd, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music.
‘Valkyries in the Sky’ encapsulates the fierce and beautiful presence of the Valkyries, maidens sent by Odin to choose the slain on the battlefield. The powerful chorus warns, “Watch out! Valkyries in the sky! Watch out! They hear your battle cry!” This anthem guides listeners through a realm of warriors, battle, and myth, highlighting the unbreakable spirit of those who fight bravely and die, guided by Valkyries to Valhalla. This new heavy and powerful track features fierce vocals by Laura Guldemond (BURNING WITCHES) and a striking guitar solo by Tim Kanoa Hansen of INDUCTION.
Antonio, singer of the band, exclaims, “All For Metal is coming stronger than ever, and this time we brought some friends with us, Laura from Burning Witches and Tim from Induction!! We were waiting for this collab for far too long.” Tetzel, vocalist, adds, “The legendary Valkyries themselves will headbang to this song! All For Metal are back, and we will not stop – so watch out!”
With new adventures on the horizon, you can join ALL FOR METAL on this exciting journey and be a part of the unifying power of metal live this summer:
18.05. IT Trezzo sull’Adda (MI) – Adunata 21.-23.06. LT Ukmergė – Kilkim Žaibu 07.08. ES Villena – Leyendas del Rock 15. – 17.08. CZ Moravský Krumlov – Rock Castle 16. – 18.08. CH Cudrefin (VD) – Rock The Lakes 22.-24.08. Haddeby – Baltic Open Air 23.08. Hamburg – All For Metal Cruise *SOLD OUT* 24.08. Hamburg – All For Metal Cruise 04.-05.10. Geiselwind – Monster Festival 14.-21.10. ES Mallorca – Full Metal Holiday *SOLD OUT* 28.-29.12. Runkel – No Sleep After X-mas Festival
The forthcoming album “Gods of Metal” will be released as a rare limited collector’s item, featuring exclusive statues of ALL FOR METAL’s frontwarriors Tetzel and Antonio, a CD-Digipack, and a patch, with each item limited to only 500 copies. Additional bundles will include signed CD-Digipacks, tickets to the ALL FOR METAL Cruise Release Show happening August 23 & 24 in Hamburg (Germany), t-shirts, and more. These exclusive items are designed for the true metal connoisseur and are available for pre-order now at https://allformetal.rpm.link/godsofmetalPR.
As ALL FOR METAL continue to ascend in the metal world, they invite everyone to join them in this journey of heavy metal music and unity. “2024 is the year we embark on new adventures, and with RPM by our side, the sky’s the limit. It’s All For Metal… and metal for all!” echoes the band’s sentiment and vision that fuels their path forward.
ALL FOR METAL are: Tetzel | vocals Antonio Calanna | vocals Jasmin Pabst | guitars Ursula Zanichelli | guitars Florian Toma | bass Leif Jensen | drums Christina Schulz | showgirl Luisa Lohöfer | showgirl
Prepare to be transported to the neon-lit streets of a cyberpunk future as 3FORCE, the pioneers of contemporary retro music, prepare to release their highly anticipated album, Unleash. Available for pre-order now, from FiXT.
With Unleashed, 3FORCE seamlessly blends club-friendly beats with ‘80s melodic nostalgia. With tracks like “Get Down,” which the band describes as offering, “an immersive cosmic cyberpunk experience…”, “Prevention” that showcases 3FORCE’s ability to seamlessly blend synthwave and dance with hints of electronic and rock, the infectious single “Masks Off” an adrenaline-fueled adventure, and “Meet The Devil,” a collaboration with Minute Taker, delving into the darker side of human nature the album is a sonic journey that fuses synthwave, electronic, and dance pop into a happy and energetic soundscape from start to finish; from “Get Down” to “Farewell.” Each single offers a glimpse into 3FORCE‘s meticulously crafted and polished production work.
Take the heroes journey through pulsating beats and retro-inspired synths. Whether you’re cruising the streets in your car or the night club, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the apocalypse, 3FORCE has you covered.
Fusing modern EDM rhythms with retro synthesizers and injecting the result with a shot of science fiction, 3FORCE stands as pioneers in the new generation of retro artists. The Russian trio took the synthwave world by storm with their electrifying debut, Intergalactic, whose mix of club-friendly beats and ‘80s melodic nostalgia established them as one of the most innovative artists on the edges of retro electronic music.
3FORCE experienced a breakout moment with the release of their follow-up album, Resistance, earning them acclaim from synthwave and EDM audiences while racking up over a million streams on Spotify alone. In 2018, 3FORCE signed a multi-album deal with independent label FiXT, re-releasing their first two albums and embarking on a new creative path in the process.
2019 was punctuated by a series of remarkable singles leading up to the group’s latest full-length recording Divide & Collide, released in January of 2020, a creatively ambitious effort featuring collabs with diverse artists including Scandroid, Megan McDuffee, and Raizer. The warm reception to the release helped cement 3FORCE as one of the most popular artists creating cyberpunk music today.
In July of 2020, 3FORCE kicked off the release path to their next album with a brand new track, “Pursuit”, finished up the year with two new singles “The Watchers,” “Abyss” (feat. Scandroid) [Gancher & Ruin Remix], and rolled through 2021 with four new singles, “In The House In A Heartbeat,” scoring a feature on Dread Central, “Alpha Prophecy,” “Equiviolent,” which featured on FiXT‘s flagship series Altered: Regeneration, and “Midnight Overdrive.” The trio also had seven songs featured on the video game Curved Space, an arcade style twin shooter, released in June 2021.
Chicago’s HARM’S WAY is pleased to unleash a video for “Terrorizer.” The track comes by way of the band’s critically lauded Common Suffering full-length, released last Fall via Metal Blade Records.
If you missed it, be sure to check out HARM’S WAY’s exclusive Audio Tree performance of “Undertow” and “Terrorizer” recorded live on November 19th, 2023 at Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago HERE.
HARM’S WAY is currently in the midst of a US tour supporting Kublai Khan TX. The journey, which began on May 11th in Charlotte, North Carolina, will run through May 26th in Dallas, Texas. Additional support is being provided by Pain Of Truth and Justice For The Damned. In July, the band will play this year’s edition of Sound And Fury Fest before joining Hatebreed and Carcass on a month-long North American Fall tour with additional support provided by Crypta. See all confirmed dates below.
HARM’S WAY w/ Kublai Khan TX, Pain Of Truth, Justice For The Damned, remaining shows: 5/15/2024 The Rev Room – Little Rock ,AR 5/16/2024 Red Flag – St. Louis, MO 5/18/2024 Sonic Temple Art And Music Festival – Columbus, OH 5/19/2024 Baltimore Soundstage – Richmond, VA 5/20/2024 Music Farm – Charleston, SC 5/21/2024 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA 5/22/2024 Brooklyn Bowl Nashville – Nashville, TN 5/24/2024 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX 5/25/2024 Atlanta – Austin, TX 5/26/2024 The Factory In Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX 7/13-14/2024 Sound And Fury Fest @ Exposition Park – Los Angeles, CA
w/ Hatebreed, Carcass, Crypta: 9/26/2024 State Theatre – Portland, ME 9/27/2024 House of Blues – Boston, MA 9/28/2024 Terminal 5 – New York, NY 9/29/2024 MTELUS – Montreal, QC 9/30/2024 Rebel – Toronto, ON 10/2/2024 Agora Theatre – Cleveland, OH 10/3/2024 Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI 10/7/2024 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH 10/8/2024 Roxian Theatre – McKees Rocks, PA 10/10/2024 Pop’s – Sauget, IL 10/11/2024 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK 10/12/2024 Vibes Event Center – San Antonio, TX 10/14/2024 The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ 10/15/2024 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA 10/16/2024 Riverside Municipal Auditorium – Riverside, CA 10/18/2024 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR 10/19/2024 Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC 10/20/2024 Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA 10/22/2024 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT 10/23/2024 Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO 10/24/2024 Uptown Theater – Kansas City, MO 10/25/2024 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN 10/26/2024 Piedmont Hall – Greensboro, NC 10/27/2024 The NorVa – Norfolk, VA
For nearly two decades, HARM’S WAY has evolved from whispered underground favorites to their own globally adored force with an arsenal of songs that helped shape heavy music’s trajectory creating a roadmap for legions interested in “reinventing” themselves“. HARM’S WAY has never stayed complacent and constantly morphed, shape-absorbing and reapplying influences in new and creative ways to create some of the most well-executed songs in hardcore, punk and metal.
And yet, considering the changeling that they and their previous efforts are, Common Suffering is easily the most musically diverse undertaking in their catalog. The album beams with incredibly memorable riffs, breakdowns, and impeccable songwriting. The title is a clear nod to the collective experiences of the past three years of chaos, misanthropy, paranoia, disorder, confusion, and anxiety, with the band exploring themes ranging from personal struggles with mental health, relationships, political upheaval, corruption, and political power.
The precision-guided cluster bombs contained within Common Suffering are just ten more reasons for HARM’S WAY fans to queue up to see one of the best and most vicious live shows on the planet. There, amongst the wide smiles, flailing arms and bodies pinballing off of the edges of the pit, is where the world will see just how singular and uncommon the new effort is.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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