HIGH ON FIRE Unleash New Album “Cometh the Storm”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 21, 2024
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Iconic U.S. rock band High on Fire releases their new album Cometh the Storm, today via MNRK Heavy. The GRAMMY Award-winning group, celebrating its 25th anniversary, recorded Cometh the Storm at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts with producer Kurt Ballou. The 11-song effort (the band’s ninth studio album) marks the release of the first new High on Fire music since 2018’s Electric Messiah and the first to feature drummer Coady Willis (Melvins, Big Business, Murder City Devils), alongside bassist Jeff Matz, and guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike.

Listen to the full album here: https://highonfire.ffm.to/comeththestorm

Track-list: 
1. Lambsbread (5:45)
2. Burning Down (6:13)
3. Trismegistus (5:36)
4. Cometh The Storm (6:12)
5. Karanlık Yol (3:46)
6. Sol’s Golden Curse (4:52)
7. The Beating (2:29)
8. Tough Guy (3:44)
9. Lightning Beard (3:33)
10. Hunting Shadows (5:40)
11. Darker Fleece (9:59)

High on Fire will kick off U.S. headlining tour dates in support of Cometh the Storm on 4th May, then head to the EU/UK. Dates:
Jun 04: CZ Brno Kabinet MUZ
Jun 10: DE Hamburg Bahnhof Pauli
Jun 11: DE Cologne Gebäude 9
Jun 12: NL Nijmegen Doornroosje
Jun 14: UK London Islington Assembly Hall
Jun 15: UK Manchester Rebellion
Jun 16: UK Glasgow Slay
Jun 17: UK Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Jun 18: UK Bristol Thekla
Jun 20: FR Wasquehal The Black Lab
Jun 25: FR Toulouse Le Metronum
Jun 26: ES Bilbao Kafe Antzokia
Jul 02: DE Aschaffenburg Colos Saal
Jul 03: CH Dudingen Bad Bonn
Jul 04: IT Torino Ziggy
Jul 06: AT Vienna Arena

The GRAMMY Award-winning group, celebrating their 25th anniversary, recorded Cometh the Storm at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts with producer Kurt Ballou. The 11-song effort – the band’s ninth studio album – marks the release of the first new High on Fire music since 2018’s Electric Messiah and the first to feature drummer Coady Willis (Big Business, Murder City Devils), alongside bassist Jeff Matz, and guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike.
 
It has been more than five years since the band’s revered Electric Messiah earned High on Fire ‘Best Metal Performance’ at the 2018 GRAMMY Awards, placing the unit among the ranks of groups such as Black Sabbath, Motörhead, and Metallica as winners of the prestigious award. “Being nominated for a Grammy was pretty mind blowing, but winning one was truly surreal,” says bassist Jeff Matz. “A Grammy win was certainly not something we were aiming for, but it’s quite an honor to be recognized in that way, and we are grateful. In terms of how it’s affected us, it has definitely opened some new doors—we’ve gained some new fans and wider recognition, but it hasn’t changed how we approach our craft. We’ve always tried to create uncompromising music that feels good to us, and is in line with what we would want to listen to.”

In the half decade since the band’s Grammy nod, the world has seismically shifted and is a different place. The same can be said for High on Fire. The band’s musical archetype has been modded, morphed, and evolved; its blast radius widened. Bassist Jeff Matz joined Mutoid Man and traveled abroad to study and learn the techniques of Middle Eastern folk music and the plucked string instrument, the bağlama (or saz), Matt Pike formed a solo band, released an LP, and toured the U.S., and world-renowned percussionist, Coady Willis, he of Melvins, Big Business, and Murder City Devils united with Pike and Matz to breathe new life into the group a quarter century into their captivating career.

The lead track on High on Fire’s new album, Cometh the Storm, is the invigorating ‘Burning Down’, a vigorous barrage which exemplifies the prowess the unification of the three professional musicians owns. 

Universally recognised as one of the most potent acts in music today, High on Fire creates dynamic metal that merges primal fury and aggression, hesher bombast and hall of fame heaviness. Described as “a supersonic exercise in conquest by volume,” High on Fire has rewritten the hard rock rule book since their formation in 1998, forging a style and sound that is both critically celebrated and unique. The group features vocalist and cult guitar hero Matt Pike (also a founding member of the famed underground band SLEEP) singular bassist Jeff Matz, and powerhouse drummer Coady Willis. 

High on Fire are:
Matt Pike: guitar, vocals
Jeff Matz: bass, guitar, bağlama, mellotron, percussion
Coady Willis: drums, percussion, vocals

High on Fire online:
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https://twitter.com/HighonFireBand
https://www.instagram.com/highonfireband
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BELUSHI SPEED BALL Fuel Conspiracy Theory with Thrashing New Single ‘Garth, Let My Family Go’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 21, 2024
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The truth is out there! Conspiracy theories are a dime a dozen these days, but one of the most shocking and intriguing in years is one posed by the popular podcast “Your Mom’s House,” who’ve asked the real important question: Is Garth Brooks a serial killer? Well, Louisville truth seekers and thrash metalheads BELUSHI SPEED BALL have chosen to immortalize the theory on their latest single “Garth, Let My Family Go,” which begs for closure and information on where the bodies are buried.

Commenting on the track, lead vocalist Vinny Crastellano says: 

“Garth, we are begging you please, just give us closure. Where are the bodies Garth, WHERE ARE THE BODIES!? We know you are sitting there thinking to yourself, “Somebody stop me”. But no one has been able to. Please for the love of god!“

From the band that brought you “My Favorite Color Is Pizza,” a blistering love song about spicy pie, and “This Is The Peak,” a raging track dedicated to an infamous bald headed critic, comes the latest metal masterpiece “Garth, Let My Family Go.” Watch the 8-bit video for the song here:

Crastellano adds about the video: 

“The Garth segment of “Your Mom’s House” is one of our favorite bits ever. We wanted to pay homage to the genius prophecy, in the only way we know how… with satire. Allegedly, in a remote area, an area most known for its remoteness, sit’s Garth with cheese sandwiches, thinking to himself, “somebody stop me! We proudly present all of this alleged glory captured in an 8-bit music video.“

Visit https://belushispeedball.bandcamp.com/merch to purchase one of a kind merch and releases.

Crastellano says of the upcoming album:

“We are proud to present the world with, ‘Stellkira.’ An album that truly encompasses the DNA that embodies the entity Belushi Speed Ball. Our fans can expect an unrelenting punch to the gut dripping with pepperoni grease. This is what happens when you go beyond sixteen chapels and make the mythical seventeenth! Hold on to your lug nuts, It’s time for an overhaul!” 

Stellkira Tracklisting: 
1. My Favorite Color Is Pizza
2. This is the Peak
3. Eels and Escalators
4. Get to the Point
5. Glass Bones and Paper Skin IV
6. The Adventures of Rick and Mortarion
7. Garth, Let My Family Go
8. Griffith Did Literally Everything Wrong
9. The Hash Slinging Slasher
10. The Accountant’s Due (Stab the Katana)
11. Tater Tot Eyes

BELUSHI SPEED BALL  Tour Dates: 

May 11 – Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
May 16 – Akron, OH @Buzzbin *
May 17 – Detroit, MI @ PJ’s Lager House *
May 18- Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest (The Rave / Eagles Club) *
June 21 –  Atlanta, GA @ The Star Bar **
June 22 – Piedmont, SC @ Tribbles **
June 24 – Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana **
June 25 – New Hope, PA @ John and Peters **
June 26 – Baltimore, MD @ The Crown **
June 27 – New Haven, CT @Cafe Nine **
June 28 – Litchfield, NH @ NEDMFTB FEST **
June 29 – Rochester, NY @ The Bug Jar **
July 3 – 7 – Trutnov, Czechia @ Obscene Extreme
August 31 – Sept. 3 – Cookeville, TN @ Muddy Roots

* with Death Ray Vision
** with Joe Buck Yourself

Tickets On Sale @ https://linktr.ee/belushispeedball

About BELUSHI SPEED BALL:

Belushi Speed Ball is a Kentucky-based band founded in 2013 as a studio project amongst friends with a penchant for cliché crossover thrash. Their first live performances came soon after, enthralling a rapidly growing fanbase with a uniquely interactive brand of theatrics and unorthodox approach to releases and merch.

Dubbed “one of the funniest fucking things I have heard this year” by The Needle Drop’s Anthony Fantano, Belushi Speed Ball are inspired by bands from Toxic Holocaust and Anthrax to Gwar and Municipal Waste, to whom they simultaneously play homage and satirize a mean comment from a fan in their song “Ripping off Municipal Waste”, which was voted one of Leo Magazine’s top 20 songs of 2022. With a reputation for both trashing venues and meticulously cleaning them up after each individually themed performance, Belushi Speed Ball are masters of executing the unthinkable.  From playing out of a Mad Max-esque moving van and starting Terminator-inspired 300-person Nerf gun fights to releasing entire albums in N64… or Furby… formats, nothing is sacred as they continue evolving as, in the words of Metalsucks, “a freakshow of blistering thrash dedicated to laughing its ass off at blistering thrash.” 

This year, Belushi Speedball are readier than ever to keep that momentum going, with yet another album mastered to perfection by Joel Grind of Toxic Holocaust, as well as a host of festival appearances, tours, and merch set to drop over the months to come.

Follow BELUSHI SPEED BALL:
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KICKIN VALENTINA Unleash New Album “Star Spangled Fist Fight”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2024
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KICKIN VALENTINA released yesterday, April 19th, their fourth full-length album, titled “Star Spangled Fist Fight”. Ten bullets of loud, unapologetic rock’n’roll are fired aiming the hearts and jugulars of all hard rock fans with a sleaze rock fallout. And, with an almost cynical precision, the four guys in Kickin Valentina, knock each and every one of us with catchy choruses, indecently strong riffs and a sexy rhythm groove that’s almost pornographic. 

Once again, the album was produced by Andy Reilly (UFO, Bruce Dickinson, Cradle of Filth) at Muse Productions in Atlanta, and mastered by Joel Wanasek. “It’s been way too long since our last album, and we are really excited about “Star Spangled Fist Fight.””, bassist Chris Taylor states. “I know every band says this, but I think this is our best album so far. Everything just seemed to click while we were writing it”. 

Kickin Valentina still plays the proverbial loud unapologetic rock’n’roll in 2024, as the band enters the second decade of its existence. Except that “Star Spangled Fist Fight” is a bit louder and a bit more unapologetic. 

“Star Spangled Fist Fight” is out today on LP (black vinyl, limited to 500 copies), digipack CD and digital formats via Mighty Music. It can be ordered and streamed in this link. 

“Star Spangled Fist Fight” tracklist:

1. Gettin Off 
2. Dirty Rhythm 
3. Fire Back 
4. Man On A Mission 
5. Turn Me Lose 
6. Died Laughing 
7. Takin’ A Ride 
8. Amsterdam 
9. Ride Or Die 
10. Star Spangled Fist Fight 

Confirmed live dates: 
27.04 – Dixie Tavern, Atlanta (US) 
02.05 – Rock’N’Roll, Rho (IT)
03.05 – Met-Bar, Lenzburg (DE)
04.05 – Johnny’s Lion Cave, Trubbach (CH)
05.05 – Kulturfabrik, Wetzikon (CH)
11.05 – Nordic Noise Festival, Copenhagen (DK) 
15.05 – Resonanzwerk, Oberhausen (DE)
16.05 – Asgaard, Ghent (BE)
17.05 – Podium Grenswerk, Venlo (NL)
18.05 – De Bosuil, Weert (NL)
29.08 – The Black Heart, London (UK)
30.08 – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (UK)
31.08 – Billy Bootlegers, Nottingham (UK)
02.09 – Trillians RockBar, Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK)
03.09 – Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh (UK)
04.09 – The Classic Grand, Glasgow (UK)
05.09 – The Waterloo, Blackpool (UK)
06.09 – The Tivoli, Buckley (UK)
07.09 – Hard Rock Hell Sleaze, Sheffield (UK) 
08.09 – The Yardbirds Rock Club, Grimsby (UK)
10.09 – Suburbia, Southampton (UK)
11.09 – The Brickmakers, Norwich (UK)
13.09 – Sinner Rock Open Air Fest, Sinntal (DE)
14.09 – Lemmy’s Rockbar, Bad Friedrichshall (DE)

Formed in 2013, the Americans quickly gained attention in the U.S. and abroad. They were immediately picked up by Atlanta-based indie label Highway 9 Records and released their debut self-titled EP in October 2013. In August 2015 Kickin Valentina signed with Danish hard rock/metal label Mighty Music, and has released since then three successful full-length albums – “Super Atomic,” “Imaginary Creatures,” “Revenge of Rock” – and an EP titled “Chaos in Copenhagen” to rave reviews around the world. 

Their album “Imaginary Creatures” debuted on 5 different Billboard charts (Heatseeker Albums #16, Heatseekers South Atlantic #5, Independent Albums #30, Hard Rock Album Sales #11, and Rock Album Sales #42), and the single “Crazy” reached #15 on the Danish iTunes rock charts. “Revenge of Rock” debuted at #6 on the Danish vinyl chart, and “Chaos in Copenhagen” debuted at #27 on Denmark’s top 100 album sales chart. 

Lineup:
D.K. Revelle – vocals 
Heber Pampillon – guitar 
Chris Taylor – bass
Jimmy Berdine – drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/kick-targ

Digital: https://kickin.lnk.to/fight

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FALSE REALITY Drop ‘Pressure’ Video + Release “Path of Self Destruct” EP

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2024
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New London hardcore powerhouse False Reality have dropped a video for ‘Pressure’ and released their new EP The Path to Self Destruct.

Stream / purchase the EP here: linktr.ee/falserealityukhc

On the EP, vocalist Rachel Rigby comments: “Path of Self Destruct has been a long time coming but we are so happy to finally be able to share it with everyone and we are eternally grateful for the reaction it has had since it’s release. This EP feels like home to us. We have each got such a varied taste and a huge appreciation for so many genres within heavy music so this has allowed us to create our own sound by pulling in all influences of what made us want to start a band to begin with. It delves into a wide range of emotions such as coping with the loss of a loved one, feeling unheard, and being underestimated. We’ve put our souls into this and it’s already inspired us to create whatever will come next.”

Having recorded The Path to Self Destruct with producer Steve Sears Jr (Gallows, TRC, Prowler, Conjurer) the band are set out to prove why they stand apart, delivering a release that is in equal parts blistering as it is poetically cathartic. The EP lyrically delves into the complexities of life, exploring themes of betrayal, societal values, and tragedy. The EP features previous single ‘Opposites React‘, a groove driven, empowering track that features vocals from Jem of Aussie hardcore band Speed.

Comprised of individuals deeply rooted in the underground music scene, False Reality are a London-based hardcore band that formed in 2023. Renowned for their thrash infused, hardcore crossover sound and fiercely energetic performances they draw influences from bands such as Trapped Under Ice, Broken Teeth and Backtrack as well as early era Sepultura and even Deftones.

False Reality have carved out a distinct identity, leaving an imprint on audiences who have witnessed their performances. Having already shared the stage with the likes of Speed, Jesus Piece, Madball, Buried Alive and Static Dress, garnering support both locally and nationally, False Reality are solidifying their status as one of the most exciting acts in the UK heavy music scene.

Catch the band live:

May 10: – London, Blondies Headline – EP Release Show (SOLD OUT) w/Ill Vision
May 18: – Ashford, The Star Inn Headline w/ Final Nail, Convulsion
May 24: – London, Camden Underworld w/ H2O
Jul 27: – Manchester, Levy Punk Weekender w/ Pizza Tramp, Perp Walk, Ikhras + more
Aug 31: Tourquay, Burn It Down Festival w/ Rough Justice, Cauldron, Going Off, Overpower + more
Jul 26-28: – Levelshulme, Levy Punk Weekender w/ Pizza Tramp, Perp Walk, Ikhras + more
Aug 30-31: Tourquay, Burn It Down Festival w/ Rough Justice, Cauldron, Going Off, Overpower + more

False Reality are:
Rachel Rigby – vocals
Dave Connolly – guitar
Louis Dale – drums
Joe Cornwell – bass

False Reality online:
https://linktr.ee/falserealityukhc
https://www.instagram.com/falserealityhc

BEYOND UNBROKEN Release Stunning New Single + Lyric Video ‘My Life’

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Showing off their versatile abilities to hop between genres Beyond Unbroken have released their latest single, “My Life” a pop-punk anthem of new hope and moving forward.

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/mylife

“My Life” flips a complete 180 degrees emerging out of the darkness from “The Madness.” Beyond Unbroken combines infectious melodies, heavy rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics to create a powerful anthem exploring the nuances of the human condition. Their latest single captures a message of hope and renewal through energetic guitars, pulsating synthesizers, and driving rhythms, the track invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. 
In their own words, “My life is about living in the present and embracing life as it is, learning to let go in order to move forward instead of holding onto all our grudges. Time is precious, and “life could be better” “if I stop to see” and realize that these are moments we should all cherish. We want listeners to come away with a positive outlook on their own lives, realizing that all time is precious. If we stopped to consider this, we might see that our lives could be better by seizing the moments we have and simply being in the present.”

In a world of boundaries Beyond Unbroken refuses to be defined by one genre. Founded by former Escape The Fate members, brothers Monte and Michael Money, the band habitually crosses the lines, mixing genres the way an artist mixes paint with results that often defy expectation. 

They released their first single “Under Your Skin” in 2015 and debuted their first independent EP Don’t Wake The Dead in 2017 with producer Matt Good of From First To Last. The EP was well received with the animated video “Overdose” earning millions of views upon release. Their first debut album, Running Out of Time, followed in 2020 with singles earning millions of streams and premiering on Alt Press. 

On April 29, 2020, the band covered Lil Peep and Twenty One Pilots mashup, “Falling Down + Heathens” and it remains the band’s most streamed track to this day. In 2021 the band released a one-off single “With Or Without Me” on the FiXT Radium Compilation which eventually led to the band signing with the label in 2023.

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LAST TEMPTATION Release New Single + Video ‘Get On Me’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2024
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Last Temptation, the acclaimed French heavy rock band known for their electrifying performances and classic sound, have today unleashed their latest musical offering upon the world. ‘Get On Me’ is now available everywhere via Golden Robot Records.

‘Get On Me’ marks a thrilling new chapter for Last Temptation, as the band unveils their reinvigorated line-up and a return to the roots of hard rock. Drawing inspiration from the iconic sounds of the 70s and 80s, Last Temptation aims to reignite the passion and excitement of rock ‘n’ roll with their signature blend of melodic vocals, thunderous basslines, and infectious riffs.

At the helm of the production for ‘Get On Me’ is none other than the legendary Mike Fraser, renowned for his work with rock titans such as AC/DC and Van Halen. With Fraser behind the soundboard, Last Temptation’s raw energy and unmistakable style are expertly captured, promising listeners an unforgettable musical experience.

‘Get On Me’ is more than just a song; it’s a testament to Last Temptation’s unwavering dedication to the craft of rock ‘n’ roll. With its infectious energy and timeless appeal, the single is poised to captivate audiences around the globe.

Last Temptation: Ready to Ignite the Stage with Their Highly Anticipated Third Album

The first step has been brilliantly accomplished; now, Last Temptation is poised to unleash the crowds. After two successful albums and accolades from numerous magazines, as well as performances alongside legendary groups like Dream Theater and appearances at prestigious festivals such as Hellfest, the band founded by guitarist Peter Scheithauer (Killing Machine, Belladonna, Temple of Brutality) is gearing up to embark on the next phase of their musical career in the summer of 2024.

In 2021, Last Temptation signed a contract with Golden Robot Records and released their second album, “Fuel For My Soul,” in May 2022. “With ‘Fuel For My Soul,’ we solidified our identity in a darker, more stoner-oriented style,” says Peter Scheithauer. Opening for bands such as Scorpions, Ayron Jones, Black Label Society, Status Quo, as well as performing on the Mainstage at Hellfest in 2023, confirmed this evolution.

Early 2023 marked a major turning point for the group with a lineup change. Forged by his years in the band Annihilator, the talented Fabio Alessandrini now takes the drum throne. A familiar face from the 2022 tours with Ayron Jones and Scorpions, Franz OA Wise (Hellbats) officially takes over bass duties in Last Temptation. Lastly, it’s now Loup Malevil (Sabotage) who adds his melodic and charismatic voice to the mix, infusing the music with raw energy and contagious joy. Saddle up! Because this cowboy promises you one heck of a ride.

“The variety of musical styles we’re exploring now is broader than ever,” explains Peter. “With Loup and Fabio joining us, we’ve found a new dynamic that translates into more festive tracks and catchy lyrics.“

The new lineup had a successful debut opening for the Hollywood Vampires at the Zénith in Paris on June 25, 2023, where the audience embraced and appreciated some of the new compositions and the stage quality of the newcomers. The band, more united than ever, is eager to present their new album on stage, with a release date set for September 13, 2024. Peter Scheithauer unveils: “Our classic sound is still there, but with a touch of novelty. Imagine the current energy fused with the power of American hard rock from the 70s and 80s… That’s the new Last Temptation formula.”

It’s official, Last Temptation is ready to take you to the heat of California, to the very roots of rock’n’roll.

About Last Temptation: Last Temptation is a hard rock band founded by guitarist Peter Scheithauer. After the success of their two albums and tours alongside legendary groups, the band returns to the forefront with a promising third album, set for release in September 2024.

Vocals: Loup Malevil
Drums: Fabio Alessandrini
Bass: Franz OA Wise
Guitars: Peter Scheithauer

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