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TAKE & TAKE to Release Debut Album “Disillusion” on March 22nd

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 10, 2024
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Progressive metal band Take & Take announced their debut album Disillusion is slated for release on March 22, 2024. Crafting every element from concept to concrete, the musical visionary Eddie Trager helmed the entire process—ideas, composition, instrumental and vocal performances, and even the captivating hand-drawn cover art.

Yet, in this artistic endeavor, Trager found collaboration in the form of the legendary Matt Bayles. Known for his contributions to some of Eddie’s all-time favorite albums, Bayles lent his expertise to the mixing duties at the prestigious Red Room in Seattle. Meanwhile, metal production titan Jens Bogren took the reins for mastering at his renowned Fascination Street Studios in Malmo, Sweden, ensuring the album’s sound reaches new heights.

Disillusion draws inspiration from a diverse array of progressive musical influences, weaving a tapestry that spans from the avant-garde sounds of Ihsahn, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Opeth,  Mastodon,  Wilderun, and The Mars Volta to the vibrancy of Jacob Collier, The Beatles, Queen, and Yes. The album masterfully navigates through a spectrum of musical genres, seamlessly blending pop sensibilities with experimental twists that defy traditional forms.

Prepare to embark on a musical odyssey that transcends boundaries, as Take & Take introduces Disillusion to the world on March 22, 2024—a testament to innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence.

“Sticky” – the first single from the upcoming Disillusion album – dropped January 12th with a simultaneous video premiere at Metal Injection. Check it out HERE

“That Won’t Last”, the second single, came out February 16 with a lyric visualizer by Drain Hope.

TRACKLISTING:

  1. Digging
  2. Sticky
  3. Get Off
  4. Lick
  5. I’m Ritch!
  6. Constantly
  7. The Straight Line
  8. Grudge
  9. That Won’t Last
  10. The Choice
  11. You Done Me Wrong

Meet Eddie Trager, a versatile artist whose musical journey spans a spectrum of roles and genres:

Formerly a rhythmic force as the drummer and percussionist for Nekrogoblikon from 2007 to 2016, Eddie contributed not only his drumming skills but also his talents on xylophone, glockenspiel, marimba, and earned credits as a songwriter.

Currently, he is making waves as the drummer for the new punk/hardcore band, Last Leg, as well as handling production and mixing duties for their debut EP. Additionally, Eddie showcases his guitar prowess with The Wailing Coast, a rock band based in China, where he intricately weaves melodies into their sonic landscape.

As the leader of Eddie Spaghetti and the Selfish Bitches, Eddie brings an absurd sensibility to modern music. Moreover, his collaborative efforts with Emo/Shoegaze/chamber music artist A Lady Named Isaac add another layer to his diverse musical portfolio.

Eddie Trager’s journey with Take & Take began in 2016, during his travels through Colombia. The song forms coalesced during live demo sessions in the midst of the 2020 lockdown in Xiamen, China. Take & Take is the sound of personal struggle and awakening, of greed and gain, of telling lies and being lied to, of deep disappointment and personal loss, the rise of ego and the inevitable fall. It’s a poetic testament to the transformative power of heavy music, inviting those who truly listen to join the experience. Take & Take isn’t just music; it’s an immersive journey through the complexities of the human experience—raw, unapologetic, and undeniably powerful.

Check Out Take & Take Online: Instagram – Facebook – TikTok – BandCamp

George A. Romero’s ‘DAWN OF THE DEAD’ Returns to Theaters for 45th Anniversary

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 10, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Dawn of the Dead, George A. Romero. 1 Comment

New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® is proud to announce George A. Romero’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ will be celebrating the 45th Anniversary of its North American debut with a blow-out celebration event! The definitive zombie classic returns to both Theatres and Drive-Ins for screenings across the U.S. and Canada from April-May, 2024, with very special official anniversary collectables coming from FRIGHT-RAGS and ISH!

The North American gala premiere of ‘Dawn of the Dead’ took place on April 12, 1979 at the Gateway Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh. The film began the official U.S. theatrical launch the following day, eventually rolling out across the country. To honor this special milestone, New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® is making the movie available again in theatres & drive-ins for coast-to-coast screenings starting April 12, 2024 and running through to the end of May!

Hitting over 90 screens across North America, Independent Theatres and Drive-Ins have joined the celebration. While some will only host one exclusive screening event, others will have multiple showings throughout April and May; the full itinerary can be found below and also at THIS LOCATION.

‘DAWN OF THE DEAD’ 45th Anniversary U.S. + Canadian Theatres and Drive Ins:

CANADIAN THEATRES (Single Showings):
04/14: Vancouver, BC @ Rio Theatre
05/03: Edmonton, AB @ Metro Cinema @ The Garneau
05/31: Saskatoon, SK @ Broadway Theatre

CANADIAN THEATRES (Running through end of May)
04/12: Hope, BC @ New Hope Cinema
04/12: London, ON @ Imagine Cinema
04/12: Ottawa, ON @Mayfair Theatre
04/12: Montreal, QC @ Cinema Du Parc IN 3-D!
04/19: Hamilton, ON @ Playhouse Cinema
04/19: Waterloo, ON @ Princess Original Cinema
05/04: Toronto, ON @ @ Revue Cinema

U.S. THEATRES & DRIVE-INS (Single Showings):
04/12: Monroeville, PA @ Cinemark Monroeville Mall and XD
04/13: Seymour, CT @ The Strand Theater
4/27: Brookline, MA @ Coolidge Corner Theatre
04/20: Rochester, NY @ The Little Theatre
04/26: Savannah, GA @ Lucas Theatre for The Arts
04/26: Wichita, KS @ The Orpheum Theatre
04/27: San Luis Obispo, CA @ Slow Film Fest (Freemont Theatre)
5/15: Iowa City, IA @ FilmScene at Chauncey IN 3-D!
05/18: Sterling, IL @ Midway Drive-In
05/19: Sewickley, PA @ Lindsey Theatre (Pittsburgh Moving Picture Festival)
05/25: Lehighton, PA @ The Mahoning Drive-In via Exhumed Films

U.S. THEATRES & DRIVE-INS (Running through end of May):
04/12: Tucson, AZ @ The Loft Cinema
04/12: Gardena, CA @ Gardena Theatre IN 3-D!
04/12: Los Angeles @ Alamo Drafthouse Downtown
04/12: San Francisco @ Alamo Drafthouse New Mission
04/12: Santa Ana @ The Frida Cinema
04/12: Denver, CO @ Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake
04/12: Littleton, CO @ Alamo Drafthouse Littleton
04/12: Westminster, CO @ Alamo Drafthouse Westminster
04/12: Arlington, VA @ Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City DC
04/12: Washington, DC @ Alamo Drafthouse DC Bryant Street
04/12: Miami, FL @ Night Owl Drive-In
04/12: Atlanta, GA @ The Plaza Theatre Atlanta
05/12: Chicago, IL @ Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville
5/14: Chicago, IL @ Music Box Theatre IN 2-D & 3-D!
04/12: Shelbyville, IN @ Skyline Drive-In
04/12: Boston, MA @ Alamo Drafthouse Seaport
04/12: Silver Spring, MD @ AFI Silver Theatre
04/12: Eagan, MN @ Emagine Eagan
04/12: Lakeville, MN @ Emagine Lakeville
04/12: Plymouth, MN @ Emagine Willow Creek
04/12: White Bear Lake, MN @ Emagine White Bear
04/12: Woodbury, MN – Alamo Drafthouse Woodbury
04/12: Springfield, MO @ Alamo Drafthouse Springfield
04/12: St. Louis, MO @ Alamo Drafthouse City Foundry
04/12: St. Louis, MO @ Galleria 6 Cinemas IN 3-D!
04/12: Missoula, MT @ The Roxy Theatre
04/12: Cary, NC @ Cary Theatre
04/12: Charlotte, NC @ The Independent Picture House
04/12: Raleigh, NC @ Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh
04/12: La Vista, NE @ Alamo Drafthouse La Vista – Omaha
04/12: Las Vegas, NV @ The Beverly Theater
04/12: Brooklyn, NY @ Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn
04/12: Brooklyn, NY @ Nitehawk Cinema
04/12: Brooklyn, NY @ Nitehawk Prospect Park
04/12: Huntington, NY @ Cinema Arts Centre
04/12: New York, NY @ Alamo Drafthouse Lower Manhattan
04/12: New York, NY @ IFC Center
04/12: Staten Island, NY @ Alamo Drafthouse Staten Island
04/12: Syracuse, NY @ Exploradome
04/12: Yonkers, NY @ Alamo Drafthouse Yonkers
04/12: Columbus, OH @ Gateway Film Center
04/12: Tulsa, OK @ The Circle Cinema
04/12: Portland, OR @ Hollywood Theatre
04/12: Phoenixville, PA @ The Colonial Theatre
04/12: Pittsburgh, PA @ The Harris Theater
04/12: Vandergrift, PA @ Riverside Drive-In
04/12: Providence, RI @ The Columbus Theatre
04/12: Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls State Theatre
04/12: Des Moines, IA @ Des Moines Film / Varsity Cinema
04/12: Austin, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline
04/12: Austin, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane
04/12: Austin, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Village
04/12: Corpus Christi, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Corpus Christi
04/12: Dallas, TX @ The Texas Theatre
04/12: Denton, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Denton
04/12: El Paso, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse East El Paso
04/12: El Paso, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Montecillo
04/12: Houston, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Lacenterra
04/12: Laredo, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Laredo
04/12: Lubbock, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock
04/12: Richardson, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Richardson
04/12: San Antonio, TX @ Alamo Drafthouse Park North
04/12: Ashburn, VA, @ Alamo Drafthouse One Loudoun
04/12: Charlottesville, VA @ Alamo Drafthouse Charlottesville
04/12: Winchester, VA @ Alamo Drafthouse Winchester
04/12: Woodbridge, VA @ Alamo Drafthouse Woodbridge
04/12: Chehalis, WA @ McFlier’s Chehalis Theater
04/13: Albuquerque, NM @ The Guild Cinema
04/19: Salem, MA @ Cinema Salem
04/19: Jacksonville, FL @ Sun-Ray Cinema
04/19: Santa Fe, NM @ Jean Cocteau Cinema
04/26: Gibson City, IL @ Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In
05/03: Emmaus, PA @ The Emmaus Theatre

With special assistance from United Drive-In Theatre Owners Association, for the first time in decades, many fans will be able to watch ‘Dawn of the Dead’ under the stars at several ozoners like the classic Midway Drive-In in Sterling, IL, and at a special Exhumed Films event at the world famous Mahoning Drive-In in Lehighton, PA!

The mighty Alamo Drafthouse will be fulfilling thousands of audience requests by unleashing it into 34 of their cinemas across the country and die-hard fans will finally be able to again watch the movie in its premiere city of Pittsburgh, this time at the Row House Theatre!  The film will be screened all across North America in historical venues including places like the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, PA, where the original version of ‘The Blob’ was filmed in 1958! 

Meanwhile, The Music Box Theatre in Chicago will present special single showings of both the 2-D and 3-D editions later in May! Stereoscopic fans will also be able to catch it in 3-D at the Galleria Mall in St. Louis, MO, where hopefully they won’t have to hunker down to survive a zombie apocalypse! St. Louis is not the only city that is taking the film back to its primary setting; through special arrangement, Cinemark Theatres will be exclusively presenting ‘Dawn of the Dead’ for One-Night-Only on Friday April 12th…at the MONROEVILLE MALL! 

There’s no more room in Hell and the Dead are finally returning…to Canada!

It’s going to be a zombie-rollicking good time across the States, and Canada need not worry! 

For horror fans up North, decades worth of scary prayers are about to be answered with big screen showings of the original theatrical edition, Romero’s official final Director’s Cut, at Independent Canadian Movie Houses and Festivals in 2-D as it first played in 1979. Plus, over 15 years after producer Richard P. Rubinstein first announced it was happening, on April 12th, the genuinely excellent 3-D conversion of George A. Romero’s ‘Dawn of the Dead’ will finally make its Canadian premier at the Cinéma Du Parc Theatre in Montreal! 

That’s not all as no party is complete without party favors! For this celebration, New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® is joining forces with the highly respected fan favorites FRIGHT-RAGS and Justin Ishmael / ISH to create special edition 45th Anniversary ‘Dawn of the Dead’ collectables! On March 12th, ISH will be releasing the absolutely beautiful, official 45th Anniversary artwork they commissioned from the amazingly talented artist Paul Mann in a limited edition hand screen-printed poster on their website at: www.justinishmael.com   

Also on March 12th, FRIGHT-RAGS will be offering an official 45th Anniversary Trading Card Set along with two 45th Anniversary T-Shirts, with the first featuring Paul Mann’s superb artwork (commissioned by ISH) and the second being a beautiful reproduction of the original vintage Dawn of the Dead Cast & Crew production shirt! Fans will be able to find the cards and shirts on FRIGHT-RAGS’ site here: www.fright-rags.com 

DAWN OF THE DEAD in Theatres, at Drive-Ins, on Posters, Trading Cards & T-Shirts?! Romero’s zombies are rising again for a great 45th Anniversary Party to remember!

THE WARNING Announce New Album “Keep Me Fed”, Out June 28th, Reveal Two New Singles

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 10, 2024
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Returning with a big bang, the alternative sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning, proudly present their anxiously awaited new full-length album, Keep Me Fed [LAVA/Republic Records], out June 28, 2024. Physical products will be available at RepublicRecords.com, including CDs, vinyl, t-shirts, and fan packs [CD/t-shirt or vinyl/t-shirt]. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE.
 
In talking about the story behind the decision to name the album Keep Me Fed, “throughout the whole process, the work was consuming us,” says Pau. “By impacting everything we did, the album kept us fed both creatively and personally. We’re inviting other people to participate and consume it too.”

Bulldozing the way for the record’s arrival, they just unveiled two singles, namely “Hell You Call A Dream” and the Spanish-language “Qué Más Quieres.” Each song is also accompanied by its own lyric video. Listen to “Hell You Call A Dream” HERE. Watch the lyric video HERE. Listen to “Qué Más Quieres” HERE. Watch the lyric video HERE.
 
Illuminating the band’s evolution, the tracks hint at the breadth of their stunning signature style. On “Hell You Call A Dream,” co-written and produced by Anton Delost [Highly Suspect, Mayday Parade] and Dan Lancaster [MUSE, Bring Me The Horizon], an arresting keyboard melody wraps around the punchy bass line . A distorted guitar groove anchors a hard-hitting hook, “Give me something to believe, in this hell you call a dream.” Dany notes, “‘Hell You Call A Dream’ tries to express a feeling most musicians find hard to express. When you’re touring, you experience the positives, the negatives, and the whole spectrum of emotion all at once. It’s about how something you love so much can be something that also weighs you down, but you continue to do it out of love. It’s fulfilling, but it’s tiring.”

The three-piece further flaunt their fiery versatility on “Qué Más Quieres.” It tempers a robust riff with an electronic flurry, giving way to a chantable chorus with the power to resonate worldwide. “The title translates to ‘What else do you want?’,” Pau reveals. “It’s about taunting and manipulating. We were thinking of the TikTok phrase, ‘Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss’, and turned it into a song.” Dany goes on, “It means a lot to sing in our language and represent our country. Over the years, doors have finally opened for Mexican women in rock, and we’re actively participating in opening these doors where we can.”
 
Stay tuned for more soon.

Keep Me Fed also features “MORE”, which the band performed at the 2023 MTV VMAs, and the recently released fan favorite “S!CK” that is climbing the Active Rock charts. Revolver raved, “Like the Mexican sister-trio’s previous output, it’s undeniably infectious,” and Classic Rock hailed it as a “shot-in-the-arm of propulsive, fire-spitting hard rock.” Rolling Stone pegged it as one of “All The Songs You Need To Know This Week.”

Next up, The Warning will perform at Mexico’s prestigious Pa’l Norte and Vive Latino Festivals followed by a month-long full-scale European tour this spring. It kicks off in Madrid at Sala La Riviera on April 4, canvases the continent, and concludes in London at O2 Forum Kentish Town on April 27.
 
The tour marks the band’s return to Europe after their own 2023 run of beyond sold out headline EU & UK dates in addition to their monumental run supporting MUSE & Royal Blood on their stadium tours. They also sold out shows across Mexico, South America including their largest show to date in Mexico City at the infamous Pepsi Center.
 
Check out the full confirmed itinerary below. Fans can purchase tickets here: www.thewarningband.com/tour

The Warning are as hungry as ever on Keep Me Fed, and they’re about to sink their teeth into 2024.

The Warning Tour Dates
 
3/17                 Mexico, City, MX                                 Vive Latino Festival
3/31                 Monterrey, MX                                    Tecate Pa’l Norte
4/4                   Madrid, ESP                                         Sala La Riviera
4/5                   Lisbon, POR                                          LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo
4/6                   Santiago De Compostela, ESP             Sala Capitol
4/8                   Barcelona, ESP                                     Sala Razzmatazz
4/9                   Bilbao, ESP                                           Kafe Antzokia
4/11                 Milan, IT                                                Magazzini
4/12                 Zurich, CHE                                           Dynamo
4/13                 Munich, GER                                      Backstage Werk
4/14                 Prague, CZ REP                                Meetfactory
4/16                 Berlin, GER                                        Metropol
4/17                 Cologne, GER                                    Live Music Hall
4/18                 Paris, FR                                            Alhambra
4/19                 Haarlem, NL                                       Patronaat
4/21                 Birmingham, UK                                 O2 Institute 2
4/22                 Leeds, UK                                          Stylus
4/23                 Glasgow, UK                                      The Garage
4/25                 Manchester, UK                                 Academy 2
4/26                 Cardiff, UK                                          Y Plas
4/27                 London, UK                                        O2 Forum Kentish Town
7/5                   Arras, FR                                            Main Square Festival
7/7                   Barcelona, ES                                     Barcelona Rock Festival
7/13                 Madrid, Spain                                     Mad Cool Festival
7/20                 Maidstone, UK                                    Maidstone Festival
7/27                 Abertillery, UK                                     Steelhouse Festival
7/31                 Wacken, GR                                       Wacken Open Air Festival
8/1                   Kostrzyn Nad Odra, PL                      Pol ‘and’ Rock Festival
8/3                   Granichen, CH                                    Open Air Granichen
8/5                   Amsterdam, NL                                   Melkweg Festival
9/26                 Louisville, KY                                      Louder Than Life Festival
10/10-13          Sacramento, CA                                 Aftershock Festival

More information at www.thewarningband.com
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SHADOHM’s Debut Album “Through Darkness Towards Enlightenment” Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 10, 2024
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Renowned Polish multi-talented metal musician Paul Jaroszewicz  (Vader, Decapitated,  Hate,  Antigama, Obscure Sphinx) alongside experienced musicians on the Polish metal scene: Adrian Meissner, Rafał Tarlachan, Błażej Kasprzak and Jakub Śliwowski will inaugurate their newest project – SHADOHM.

Prepare yourselves for the latest offering of pure, unadulterated darkness of black metal, energy of groove metal, climate and heavy melodies of doom metal and absurdly low-tuned notes.

“Through Darkness Towards Enlightenment” is a modern combination of styles such bands as Architects, Lorna Shore, Meshuggah, Gojira and Katatonia shocking to the listener from start to finish. 
Five tracks of melodic trance with amazing vocals that will take you to another dimension of modern metal. The band is a conglamerate of experienced professionals focused on one common goal – bringing our vision to the masses.

Music for debut album was recorded:

  • drums at Santa Studio by Mikołaj Kiciak, Filip Hałucha, Sebastian Has;
  • guitars & bass at Heinrich House Studio by Filip Hałucha;
  • vocals at Sound Division Studio by Sebastian Has.

All was mixed and mastered by Sebastian Has at Sound Division Studio (Behemoth, Obscure Sphinx). Cover art was done by vocalist Adrian Meissner & Michal “Xaay” Loranc (God Dethroned, Kamelot, Nile). Band photo by Aleksandra „Kosa” Majak.

Pavulon comments: “Through Darkness Towards Enlightenment is a commentary on how I perceive the surrounding reality and is inspired by everything that I encountered throughout the years. It is a form of releasing the pressure and frustration growing within for many years, a form of catharsis, a sort of therapy – coming to terms with my demons and finding the strength to pursue my goals against all odds.“

Debut album was released March 8, 2024 digitally (Spotify, Deezer, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Amazon Music)  and on CD by Polish well known label Selfmadegod Records. CD and merch is available in label’s webstore.

Tracklist:

1. Through Darkness
2. Blurred
3. Fair Weather Friend
4. Ripped Apart
5. Towards Enlightenment

Video to the song “blurred” on Spaceuntravel Youtube channel at https://youtu.be/fgzaaqSgAQQ

FULL ALBUM STREAMING BELOW!

Shadohm is currently on Czarna Pascha 2024 tour with the Batushka as a direct support. Remaining Dates as follows:
10.03.2024 – Gdańsk, Drizzly Grizzly (fb event)
15.03.2024 – Wrocław, Zaklęte Rewiry (fb event)
16.03.2024 – Szczecin, D.K. Słowianin (fb event)
17.03.2024 – Poznań, U Bazyla (fb event)
22.03.2024 – Skarżysko-Kamienna, Semafor (fb event)
23.03.2024 – Krosno, Rock Klub Iron (fb event)
24.03.2024 – Bielsko-Biała, Rudeboy (fb event)

Line-up:

Adrian “Klama” Meissner (Batushka, It Follows) – vocal
Paweł “Pavulon” Jaroszewicz (Batushka, Antigama) – drums
Rafał “Tarlachan” Łyszczarz (Batushka, Hore) – guitars, vocal
Błażej Kasprzak (Batushka) – bass
Jakub “Szatan” Śliwowski (Batushka, Hore) – guitars

One of the distinguishing features of Shadohm is undeniably our custom guitars, built to order by our friend Kriz Ramirez from Mexico, at his company – K. Ramirez Guitars. Due to our preference for tuning low (even very low), we knew that Kriz would be the right person to make them, considering his years of experience as a luthier and as a musician.

We opted for a shape that is a variation of the Iceman model produced by Ibanez. All three guitars are 9-string “Spitfire” models, equipped with custom-made Fishman Fluence pickups. The bridge was built from scratch specifically for us by Kriz’s team based on the Hipshot bridge because they don’t manufacture bridges for nine-string multiscale guitars as a standard. The scale is 30” for the lowest string and 28” for the highest, making them an ideal combination for comfort (it makes catching various peculiar chords a bit easier) and also allowing all tones, even the lowest ones, to resonate without detuning. We chose this setup because we tune down to F# on the thickest string (an octave lower than the classical F# on an eight-string guitar), and the conventional solutions available on the market were insufficient.

As for the wood selection, following Kriz’s advice, we settled on flamed maple, while the fretboard itself is made of exotic Granadillo wood, which performs excellently in low tunings.

We aimed for an original look. All three guitars are in a beige shade, we swapped the classic potentiometers for knobs, and the logo on the 12th fret and the lumin laye shimmer in blue under UV light – associations with Dune are entirely accurate. You can see the details in the photos, and already in March, during the upcoming “Black Pasha” tour, you will be able to hear and see live how these instruments present themselves in all their splendor.

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THOR Unleash Second Single ‘Flight Of The Striker’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 10, 2024
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With word getting out about the new studio album Ride Of The Iron Horse from muscle-bound heavy metal icon THOR as well as a string of special live performances already underway, THOR-mania 2024 is in full swing! This year marks a historic milestone for the prodigious purveyor of punishing power metal, an incredible 5 decades since embarking on a solo music career that took him from the competitive bodybuilding tournaments of his youth to leading the charge of metal gods in the ‘80s and keeping the holy metal flame lit through the 21st century. 

Fortuitously, some of the tracks on Ride Of The Iron Horse have their origin in the halcyon days of the ‘80s. “Flight Of The Striker,” for instance, was originally written and demoed in 1987, just a couple of years after THOR’s mammoth 1985 album Only The Strong. The song is suffused with classic ‘80s metal energy and imagery and includes performances by two members of the classic THOR line-up – guitarist Steve Price and drummer Mike Favata, along with bassist Mike Kischnick. “Flight Of The Striker” only serves to highlight just how far THOR has come as both an artist and metal music pioneer! Listen to the song at the link below and check out the awesome lyric video for the track as well!

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/thor_flightofthestriker

Not only does today mark the release of “Flight Of The Striker,” but it is also the date of THOR’s much-anticipated headline performance at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA! THOR will be joined by special guests including Cherie Currie, famed lead vocalist of The Runaways, as well as Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime performance! 

Ride Of The Iron Horse is set for full release on March 22 and will be available on both CD and vinyl. In a nod to the vibrant visuals that have always accompanied Thor’s music, the album features original art design by internationally renowned comic book artist Timo Wuerz. With his dynamic illustrations, Wuerz captures the essence of Thor’s larger-than-life persona, bringing a visual dimension to the sonic onslaught.

Buy the CD/Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=Ride+of+the+Iron+Horse&post_type=product
Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/thor_rideoftheironhorsealbum

Track List:

  1. Ride Of The Iron Horse
  2. Lightning Rod feat. KHEMI$T
  3. 5-0 Let’s Go
  4. Peace By Piece
  5. Unlock The Power
  6. No Time For Games
  7. Bring It On
  8. Flight Of The Striker (Unreleased 1987)
  9. Had It Been Another Day (Unreleased 1986)
  10. Watch Your Back (Unreleased 2002)
  11. Hit And Run (1979 Demo)
  12. 100% (1979 Demo)
  13. Shields Up

BONUS TRACKS [CD ONLY]

  1. Thunder On The Mountain (Unreleased 1979)
  2. To The Extreme (Unreleased 1999)

ALCHEMIA Unleash Live Video ‘Mind Prison’ from Horror Expo Festival

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 10, 2024
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Brazilian horror metal outfit Alchemia unleashes the live video of their song “Mind Prison” today. The electrifying performance was captured at the 2023 Horror Expo Festival in São Paulo, Brazil, a location steeped in special significance for the band.

“Horror Expo is where Alchemia played live for the first time in 2019, opening for Therion,” explains vocalist and founder Victor Piiroja. “Returning to the festival was truly special, and we felt compelled to capture the energy as this event holds a special place in our hearts.”

Witness the raw power of Alchemia’s live performance in the official music video:

While captivating audiences worldwide with their live presence, Alchemia is currently recording their highly anticipated new album, “Become Human,” in Germany. Fans can expect to experience the band’s sonic mastery firsthand at the upcoming Summer Breeze Open Air Brasil festival, taking place April 26-28 at Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo, Brazil.

About Alchemia

Alchemia is a Brazilian horror metal band formed in São Paulo in 2018. The band’s debut album, “Inception,” was released in 2021 by Italian label WormholeDeath Records and helped Alchemia become one of the most promising horror metal bands in the world. The band’s music is dark and cinematic, with lyrics that explore themes such as reflection, consciousness, mental imprisonment, phobias, and psychological disorders.

Sales – “Inception” (CD):
Europe – https://tinyurl.com/26ut664v
Japan – https://tinyurl.com/3cndz56c
Brazil (Shinigami Records): https://tinyurl.com/4jraa9js

More information at alchemiaband.com – Instagram: alchemiabandofficial – Facebook: alchemiaobandofficial – Twitter: alchemiabandoff

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