Finnish musician Tomy Laisto from bands like Hateform, Pain Confessor, Mors Principium Est, Omnium Gatherum and Arc Spectra releases his first full length album “Penumbra” as a solo artist with his own name on June 7th 2024. Final single before the album release “Sun Under” is now on music services.
Sometimes the song just comes to you and this is exactly what happened here. I’ve always loved bands like Kingston Wall so i wanted to make a trippy, dreamlike song in that vein, almost like a poem. While being fully aware of the title being ”incorrect” grammatically, the title just resided so persistently between my ears so i left it as it is. To me, it contributes to the dreamy atmosphere of the song, which is about searching something, a peace of mind. One of the most personal songs of the album for me.
Penumbra Tracklist:
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This Summer (feat. Derek Sherinian)
Drywall (feat. Iiro Salmi)
Sun Under
Reminisce (feat. Teemu Heinola)
Circular Spill (feat. Rainer Nygård)
Day Before Yesterday (feat. Christopher Amott)
All The Time
Tomy Laisto – Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Percussion Maria Laisto – Backing Vocals Emma Laisto – Ad lib
Recorded at HH-Studios by Tomy Laisto. Mixed and Mastered at Ansa Studios, Ulvila by Teemu Heinola. Images courtesy of Jenny Reiniö. All music and lyrics by Tomy Laisto.
Tampa, Florida based Sci-Fi Death Metal icons NOCTURNUS AD have delivered another intense taste of their highly-anticipated new full-length record, entitled “Unicursal”, which will be out on May 17 via Profound Lore Records. Following the release of the first single “CephaloGod”, the band follows up today with a brand new visualizer for the track “Yesod, The Dark Side of The Moon”.
NOCTURNUS AD mastermind Mike Browning about the track and its meaning: “Yesod, Dark Side of The Moon is part of the story of Dr. Magus’ mission to travel through the the portal of the 9th sphere Yesod on a giant Tree of Life and Death floating in space in the Multiverse, where he descends into a cavern inside a crater on The Moon and battles a hideous Moon Beast to conquer and gain the Sigil of Yesod.”
The upcoming new NOCTURNUS AD album “Unicursal” is the anticipated follow-up to 2019’s acclaimed “Paradox”. With “Paradox”, Nocturnus founder/sci-fi death metal godfather Mike Browning would resurrect Nocturnus lore under its new alteration NOCTURNUS AD which gave Browning the opportunity to continue the mythos that came before with the legendary album “The Key”, almost 30 years after the release of one of the most influential death metal albums of all time.
“Unicursal” sees Browning, along with guitarists Belial Koblak and Demian Heftel, keyboardist Josh Holdren, and new bassist Kyle Sokol (bass on “Unicursal” was performed by now-ex bassist Daniel Tucker), continue the journey of Dr. Magus following the events of “The Key” and “Paradox” (documented in the album’s second half). A towering aeonic manifestation of extraordinary sci-fi otherworldly death metal forging itself through time and space.
Evidently “Unicursal” is not only one of the most ambitious undertakings Browning has been involved with, but it is a formidable display of progressive occult metal wizardry that manifests NOCTURNUS AD as one of the most singular forces in extreme metal today; there truly is no other entity akin and “Unicursal” is another monolith that honours and continues the traditionand lore laid down with “The Key” and continued with “Paradox”. With blistering guitar manifestations courtesy of Koblak and Heftel, Holdren’s grand and epic synth passages and Browning holding down the rhythm with his calculated battery along with his unique commanding chants, “Unicursal” is a towering aeonic manifestation, extraordinary sci-fi otherworldly death metal forging itself through time and space.
The album was produced/engineered/mastered by Jarrett Pritchard at New Constellation Audio in Orlando, Florida, and features artwork by Uwe Jarling with design by Chimere Noire.
“Unicursal” is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
Today, April 18th, BLOMST release their brand-new single “Dans til du dør”, taking listeners on a journey filled with freedom, joy, and raw energy. With a pulsating melody and daring, honest lyrics in Norwegian, the song invites you to set aside worries and embrace the moment.
Vocalist Ida Dorthea Horpestad shares: “Dans til du dør is about taking life into your own hands, creating your own party and space to be free – on your own terms!”
The band has been praised by fans and the press since their debut in 2010, and live performances have been lauded for their intense energy and overwhelming presence on stage.
Blomst has previously released several critically acclaimed albums, including “Blomst” (2015), “Blomst IL” (2019), and “Triatlon” (2022). Their unique sound and honest lyrics have made them one of the most beloved and respected bands within their genre in Norway.
Blomst is not just a band – it’s an experience. Their charismatic vocals, powerful guitars, and driving rhythm section create an atmosphere of pure joy and freedom that immediately captivates the audience.
Blomst is: Ida Dorthea Horpestad Teodor Frømyhr-Andersen Stian Fjeld Engen Lasse Febakke Straum
Iconic STATUS QUO are delighted to announce the release of the third volume of the new ‘Official Archive Series’ brought to you by earMUSIC.
‘Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ will be released on 12 June 2024, on strictly limited and numbered 2CD and 3LP vinyl editions, as well as on digital formats. As with each forthcoming release in this series, this official and fully endorsed recording features a carefully curated selection of iconic Status Quo performances, including classic hits spanning their extensive catalogue, deep cuts and fan favourites. Each track is a testament to the band’s enduring popularity and musical prowess.
The ‘Official Archive Series’ will offer exceptional sound quality and great packaging throughout, featuring photography by Christie Goodwin. The Series has been freshly mixed and mastered by Eike Freese and Laurin Halberstadt at Chameleon Studios Hamburg.
‘Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ was recorded on Sunday 22 June 2008 as part of the ‘In Search Of The Fourth Chord’ UK tour. This was the tenth show of the year, and was part of the ‘Forest Live’ initiative by the Forestry Commission, and in fact was a return to the venue for the band who had performed a short run of ‘Forest Live’ shows as part of the ‘Heavy Traffic’ tour of 2003.
‘Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ is a further release of the Status Quo ‘Official Archive Series’ presenting the raw energy and infectious enthusiasm of a Status Quo live performance; no matter where in the world. With their trademark sound, powerful guitar riffs, and irresistible hooks, the band delivers an unadulterated rock ’n’ roll experience, and this collectible series is a great way to celebrate one of the greatest live acts of all time.
Finally available again – re-mixed, remastered, with a newly recorded bass and a new artwork: The reissue of DARKNESS comeback album “The Gasoline Solution”, which was originally released in 2016! Coming as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats via Massacre Records on May 31, 2024, the reissue of “The Gasoline Solution” is now available for pre-order at: https://lnk.to/thegasolinesolutionreissue
Following a rights-related dispute with a former label, the album disappeared from the stores. This was a bitter pill to swallow for the band as they were proud of this uncompromising old-school thrash album, with whom they celebrated their comeback after a 11-years-long hiatus in 2016.
For the reissue, the band’s current bassist Ben re-recorded the bass lines and DARKNESS once again teamed up with a well-proven team for the production and cover design: The new cover artwork was designed by Timon Kokott, while all songs were re-mixed by Cornelius “Corny” Rambadt at the Rambado Recording Studios. Cornelius already worked with the band on their album “First Class Violence”, their “Over And Out” EP as well as the brand new studio album “Blood On Canvas”, due out on April 26th (Pre-Order HERE!)
With “The Gasoline Solution”, DARKNESS proved that they are still as angry and violent as they were before their hiatus, and that Germany’s Ruhr area is still the home of rough and brutal thrash metal!
Tracklist:
Tinkerbell Must Die
Another Reich
Freedom On Parole
Welcome To Pain
L.a.W.
Pay A Man For Murder
The Gasoline Solution
Dressed In Red
This Bullet Is For You
DARKNESS Live: 26.04.2024 DE Oberhausen – Kulttempel 03.-04.05.2024 DE Andernach – JUZ Live Club 30.05.-01.06.2024 DE Büßfeld – M:O:A – M.I.S.E. Open Air 29.08.2024 US Madison, WI – Blade Of Steel Metalfest 31.08.2024 US New York, NY – Rage Of Armageddon Festival 12.10.2024 DE Augsburg – Augsbangers Metal Meeting 09.11.2024 DE Berlin – Astra
DARKNESS are: Lee – Vocals Arnd – Guitar Dominik – Guitar Ben – Bass Lacky – Drums
Mandoki Soulmates – the international and inter-generational supergroup consisting of rock and fusion grandmasters surrounding founder and mastermind Leslie Mandoki – release the 3rd single “We Stay Loud”of upcoming album, A Memory Of Our Future.
“We Stay Loud” – is actually the most contemporary statement to say “let’s swim against the current” in this black-tie devil’s masquerade. This is no peaceful resistance, no love-parade.
As Soulmates, we’re always trying to find a musical way to express ourselves, to give a comment to our world, and musically it’s probably the hardest rock song on the album.
It’s a very clear statement, a revenge of analog in a digital world.
A Memory Of Our Futureis now available for pre-order
Tracklist 1. Blood in the Water – 06:54 2. Enigma of Reason – 10:06 3. The Wanderer – 05:03 4. The Big Quit – 08:35 5. Devil’s Encyclopedia – 05:47 6. A Memory of My Future – 06:26 7. I Am Because You Are – 04:32 8. My Share of Your Life – 07:48 9. Age of Thought – 04:38 10. Matchbox Racing – 06:56 11. We Stay Loud – 05:25 12. Melting Pot – 05:51
Stream and watch the supergroup’s last single and video release, “The Big Quit”. The single has it all – musically and socio-politically. The Soulmates counter the relentless, literally harsh diagnosis of the lyrics with the poetic power of the music as energetic therapy. A prog rock classic with catchy tune potential that will have you singing along long after the needle has been lifted from the vinyl.
After their successful 30 Years Anniversary Tour through Europe, the Soulmates will be performing a special open-air concert in the courtyard of the Munich Residenz on August 15, 2024 and play the new album live.
Mandoki Soulmates are: Leslie Mandoki Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) Mike Stern Al di Meola Randy Brecker Till Brönner Bill Evans John Helliwell (Supertramp) Cory Henry Richard Bona Steve Bailey Simon Phillips (Toto) Tony Carey (Rainbow) Nick van Eede (Cutting Crew) Jesse Siebenberg (Supertramp) Mark Hart (Supertramp)
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
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 