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SONS OF THUNDER Share New Single ‘Stronghead’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 16, 2024
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Rome-based hard rock unit SONS OF THUNDER are thrilled to share their new single “Stronghead”. The song is taken from the band’s new album “Thunderhood”, out on May 3rd 2024 via Time To Kill Records.

Stream “Stronghead” at THIS LOCATION.

The band commented:

“‘Stronghead’ is the second single taken from our upcoming debut album, out soon via Time To Kill Records. We are really proud to drop this track – it’s one of the first ones we ever wrote and it’s the perfect sequel to ‘No Fear, No Pain, No Gain’. The song’s about rebirth, that moment when you finally rise again after a fall. You gotta have a ‘strong head’ and never give up; that’s what makes the difference, listening to the call of what we love to get back on track and continue our journey. Our journey? It’s towards Rock’n’Roll! Our hope is that people who listen to this song feel stronger, find that push to get back on their feet, as it happened to us many times while listening to our favorite songs. Remember your roots and reach for the stars!”.

Tracklist:

1 – Thunder Again
2 – Turn It Up
3 – We Sold Our Souls
4 – Thunderhood
5 – Louder
6 – Or We Get Angry
7 – I Don’t Piss From My Knees
8 – No Fear, No Pain, No Gain
9 – House Of Dogs
10 – Stronghead
11 – Echo Of Thunder

Pre orders:

  • https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/sons-of-thunder
  • https://sonsofthundermerch.bandcamp.com/album/thunderhood

SONS OF THUNDER were born in Rome in 2017 and debuted as a live band, starting to perform in most Italian clubs, making space within the local underground. Thanks to their overwhelming live energy and a first successful demo, they guarantee the growing interest of the public and professionals.

In 2021 they entered the Kick Recording Studio, under the expert guidance of Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance, Nanowar Of Steel, Shores Of Null) and Matteo Gabbianelli (Kutso, Payback), to record their first single and completed at Bloom Recording Studio their debut album: a true Hard Rock manifesto of 11 songs.

Proudly derivative but never banal, inspired by the sounds of classic bands such as AC/DC and Motörhead, SONS OF THUNDER will certainly also be appreciated by fans of contemporary hard rock (Airbourne, Thundermother, The Darkness, Volbeat, Turbonegro), thanks also an audio production that winks at the Northern European musical panorama.

Mr. Jon Zazula (leader of Megaforce Records, responsible for the success of bands like Metallica, Anthrax and Mercyful Fate) describes SONS OF THUNDER as “AC/DC on steroids”, underlining how the band manages to maintain a strong identity while making clear their musical influences.

In 2021 the band released the official video for the debut single “Turn It Up”, produced by the Sanda Movies team (Nuclear Blast, Metal Blade, Spinefarm Records), receiving excellent feedback (150+ Youtube comments and over 7,000 unique viewers in first hours of publication). The song was included in the Heavy Rotation of Radio Rock FM 106.600, a historic broadcaster in central Italy with over 140,000 daily listeners, remaining in the ranking of the most voted singles for over a month. The same fate awaits the second single, “Thunderhood”, accompanied by a memorable lyric video. The relationship with the historic Roman broadcaster is consolidated with interviews and live sets on the radio also during the fundraising for AIL Roma.

In 2022, with the regular resumption of live shows, SONS OF THUNDER perform for the Radio Rock 106.6 fm party, opening for the legendary punk band Klaxon, at the Frantic Festival (along with Doyle from Misfits, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin, Benediction, Godflesh and many others) as well as direct support for the Tygers Of Pan Tang Italian tour.

In 2023 SONS OF THUNDER released an hard rock cover of Tom Jones and Mousse T.’s song “Sex Bomb”.

Line-up:

Joe Thunder – Guitar, Vocals
Chris Peck – Lead Guitar
Thunder Gek – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Thunder Bunny – Bass, Backing Vocals
Thunder D – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/sonsofthunderock
https://www.instagram.com/sonsofthunder__official

PRIMITIVE WARFARE Release Music Video for Aggressive New Single ‘Heretic Crusade’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 16, 2024
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Photo by Jeff Howlett

Primitive Warfare’s ‘Extinction Protocol’ is a fine example of pure cutting edge sonic mutilation, raw and powerful! It reminds me of the early days of South American black metal with a touch of modern sonic craft. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you!” – Iggor Cavalera

American war metal entity PRIMITIVE WARFARE is now dispatching a new music video for the aggressive new single, “Heretic Crusade.” The vicious offering, which displays the dark underbelly of organized theism, can be found at THIS LOCATION.

The band comments, “‘Heretic Crusade’ is deployed to ensure and bear witness to the destruction of all false doctrine in every global oligarchic epicenter. Fire will strike at the altars and the houses of worship will burn.”

The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut full-length, ‘Extinction Protocol’ will be unleashed on May 10, 2024 on vinyl format in limited edition Black Phosphorous and White Phosphorous variants to be released in undisclosed quantities by Stygian Black Hand. The record will also be made available on compact disc format by Godz ov War Productions.

In addition, PRIMITIVE WARFARE will be unleashing destruction in the U.S. this June as they embark on the “East Coast Assault” tour in support of ARES KINGDOM along with BLACK EUCHARIST. The onslaught will launch its first strike in Atlanta, GA on June 18 and will continue to lay waste to the states until it ceases fire on June 22 in New York City. The full itinerary can be found below.

PRIMITIVE WARFARE U.S. Tour Dates
(w/ ARES KINGDOM + BLACK EUCHARIST)

06/18: Atlanta, GA @ The Earl [TICKETS]
06/19: Charlotte, NC @ The Rabbit Hole [TICKETS]
06/20: Richmond, VA @ Banditos [TICKETS]
06/21: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery [TICKETS]
06/22: New York, NY @ TV Eye

The cover artwork for ‘Extinction Protocol’ can be found below along with the tracklist and additional details.

Pre-orders are now live HERE.

‘Extinction Protocol’ Tracklisting:

  1. Pulpit of the Conqueror (Mutually Assured Desecration) (04:07)
  2. Nuclear Regression (04:03) [LISTEN]
  3. Engulfed By Satanic Might (03:25)
  4. Spears of Emission (03:35)
  5. Witness! (03:24)
  6. Extinction Protocol (03:26)
  7. Iron Sight Omnipotence (04:46)
  8. Heretic Crusade (04:39) [WATCH]

Full running time: (00:31:27)

Lineup:
U235 – Desecrator of Fate’s Strings and Sonant Nuclear Discharge
Pu239 – Atomic Matter Battery and Operatic Moral Torment

Mixing: Pat Thomas
Mastering: Jack Control at Enormous Door
Recorded at a bunker in an undisclosed location
Promo photos: Jeff Howlett
Layout: wreklose
Logo/Evolution: Warhead Art

More information at: Bandcamp – Instagram – Spotify – Apple Music

ENTHEOS Announce US Headlining Dates This Summer

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 16, 2024
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Photo by Lizzy Livingston

Progressive death metal duo ENTHEOS have announced several headlining shows surrounding their upcoming US Summer tour supporting As I Lay Dying.

Tickets are on sale now at: entheosofficial.com! See all confirmed dates below.

ENTHEOS Headlining Dates:
7/05/2024 89th Street – Oklahoma City, OK
7/06/2024 Jakes – Lubbock, TX
7/08/2024 Sinwave – Las Vegas, NV
7/18/2024 Lefty’s – Des Moines, IA w/ He Is Legend
7/19/2024 The Cabooze – St. Paul, MN
7/22/2024 Preserving – Pittsburgh, PA
8/01/2024 Southport – New Orleans, LA

ENTHEOS w/ As I Lay Dying, Chelsea Grin:
7/09/2024 The Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA
7/10/2024 Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA
7/12/2024 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
7/13/2024 Temple Theatre – Tacoma, WA
7/14/2024 Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
7/15/2024 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
7/16/2024 Summit – Denver, CO
7/17/2024 The Truman – Kansas City, MO
7/19/2024 Upheaval Festival – Grand Rapids, MI
7/21/2024 House Of Blues – Chicago, IL
7/23/2024 Empire Live – Albany, NY
7/24/2024 Irving Plaza – New York, NY
7/25/2024 Theater of The Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
7/26/2024 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
7/27/2024 The NorVa – Norfolk, VA
7/29/2024 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
7/30/2024 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
7/31/2024 Jannus Landing – St. Petersburg, FL
8/02/2024 House Of Blues – Houston, TX
8/03/2024 The Factory in Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX
8/04/2024 Vibes Event Center – San Antonio, TX
8/06/2024 El Rey Theater – Albuquerque, NM
8/07/2024 The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
8/08/2024 The Belasco – Los Angeles, CA
8/10/2024 The Observatory Northpark – San Diego, CA

ENTHEOS recently released a new single, “An End To Everything.” The track serves as the band’s first new output since last year’s critically adored Time Will Take Us All full-length as well as a precursor to the music to come later this year on Metal Blade Records.

Incorporating elements drawn from myriad genres – including death metal, groove, grunge, electronica, slam, gothic rock, jazz, prog and more – and pushing progressive death metal in ever more imaginative directions, Time Will Take Us All proved that ENTHEOS continues to evolve with every release. Metal Hammer UK lauded a band, “poised to morph from a promising project into tech metal titans,” New Noise Magazine championed, “one of the best versions of modern riff-y progressive death metal we have now,” while Loudwire added, “the band plays with lockstep precision, turning the gears of their technical death metal machine as it steamrolls forward.”

Preview/purchase ENTHEOS‘ “An End To Everything” single as well as Time Will Take Us All at: metalblade.com/entheos

ENTHEOS:
Chaney Crabb – vocals
Navene Koperweis – drums, guitar

https://www.facebook.com/entheosband
https://www.instagram.com/entheosofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@entheosofficial
https://twitter.com/entheosofficial
https://entheosofficial.bandcamp.com

OCEANS OF SLUMBER Break Boundaries on New Single + Video ‘Where Gods Fear to Speak’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 15, 2024
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Oceans of Slumber defy any and all convention. For the past 15 years, the Houston band have come to redefine what it means to be Southern Gothic by mixing melodic death, doom and black metal with subtle electronic flourishes and the overpowering heat of their hometown. Now, after signing with Season of Mist, they’re extending their progressive streak even further by envisioning a dark and cinematic new subgenre that’s theirs and theirs alone.

Ahead of their upcoming tour with Lacuna Coil and New Years Day, today, Oceans of Slumber are releasing the first single off their upcoming fifth album.

Stream: https://orcd.co/oceansofslumberwheregodsfeartospeak

It’s damn near impossible to constrict Oceans of Slumber to one genre. “Where Gods Fear to Speak” opens with more of the sultry doom metal  headbanging that long-time fans have come to expect, but the band’s new single breaks entirely new ground. Punishing blast beats and a blackened torrent of melodic tremolo picking collide with Cammie Beverly’s powerhouse cleans, a skyrocketing guitar solo and synths that swirl like the aura of a mystical planet. So what do we call this otherworldly occurrence?

“Dark cinematic metal”, says drummer Dobber Beverly. In addition to drumming for grindcore legends Insect Warfare and American black metal trailblazers Necrofier, Dobber is a classically trained pianist who composed Oceans of Slumber’s new album. “We’ve taken the raw and heavier direction of our last two albums and elevated it to the scale of a blockbuster IMAX movie”.

The album’s concept blurs the ideological lines between Dune,Blade Runner and The Dark Tower, though its first single loops back to real life events. All five members of Oceans of Slumber are from Texas, where organized religion can be as suffocating as the dust or heat. Growing up, Cammie was caught in an especially hard bind. Her childhood home was divided over her father’s dedication to the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research and her mother becoming a Jehova’s Witness. “Regardless of which one you believe, organized religion makes us suffer in order to please this heavenly deity”, Cammie says. “But the payoff is only an illusion”.

That tension – between the promise of divine pleasure and the pains of the flesh – raises “Where Gods Fear to Speak” to truly Biblical proportions. The chant that creeps in past the four minute mark could pass for the curse of an evil sorcerer. Your grace is sufficient / Made perfect in my weakness. But those lyrics are a direct quote from the Book of 2 Corinthians.

The video for “Where Gods Fear to Speak” ties in nicely with these themes. Taken captive by some unholy masked trinity, Cammie is strung up by ropes fashioned in the style of Shibari, an ancient Japanese torture method that’s evolved into a form of BDSM. Of course, nothing is strong enough to hold down Cammie’s voice. Her belt covers such a wide range, steeped in the blues as much the gospel, that it really could move mountains. Only now, she’s flexing a guttural new muscle.

“I’ve always wanted to do death growls”, Cammie says. “‘Where Gods Fear to Speak’ presented the perfect opportunity. Mixing harsh vocals in with my cleans speaks to that tug of war between pleasure and pain, though there’s a freedom that comes with pushing my voice past its perceived breaking point”.    
On “Where Gods Fear to Speak”, Oceans of Slumber ascend to unimagined heights. 

The video for “Where Gods Fear to Speak” was directed by Josh Vargas.

Additional video credits
Shibari – Jesse Salazar aka Darkness_Hyde
Makeup – Heather Alcala
Hair – Locks Kinks & Twist LLC

Models: Elizabeth Karen, Victoria Argeroplos, Kalina Dalal

Now that their new album is well on its way, Oceans of Slumber are hitting the road next month. The band are bringing their smoldering live show from Wilmington, Delaware to Columbus, Ohio alongside Lacuna Coil and New Years Day.

“Touring with Lacuna Coil is like a dream for us in Oceans of Slumber”, says Cammie. “Sharing the stage with such legendary women in metal is an incredible honor, and we’re excited for the amazing experiences and memorable shows ahead. We can’t wait to see you all there!”

Ignite the Fire Tour May 2024
May 2 – Wilmington, DE @ The Queen [TICKETS]
May 3 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony [TICKETS]
May 4 – Reading, PA @ Reverb [TICKETS]
May 6 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa [TICKETS]
May 7 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground [TICKETS]
May 9 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Rockville Festival [TICKETS]*
May 11 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl [TICKETS]
May 13 – Ft. Smith, AR @ Temple Live [TICKETS]
May 14 – Wichita, KS @ Temple Live [TICKETS]
May 15 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall [TICKETS]
May 17 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival [TICKETS]**
May 19 – Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest [TICKETS]*

*Only Lacuna Coil
**No Oceans of Slumber

Oceans of Slumber is a progressive metal band from Houston, Texas. Throughout the years, the band has released several studio albums that showcase their musical growth and introspective lyrics. Their discography delves into themes of mental health, human emotions, and existential struggles.

The band’s intense live performances leave audiences in awe of their musical prowess and passionate stage presence. Their dedication to craft and willingness to experiment solidifies them as a formidable force in the metal scene. Continuously pushing boundaries and inspiring fans worldwide, Oceans of Slumber carve a unique path in the world of progressive metal, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

Lineup
Cammie Beverly – vocals
Dobber Beverly- drums, piano
Semir Ozerkan – bass
Alex Davis – guitar
Chris Kritikos – guitar, synth

Recording
Audiovision Studios in Bogotá, Columbia
Assistant engineering at Audiovision by Deyra Castillo and David Dueñas Piña

Production
Produced and engineered by Joel Hamilton
Mixed by Joel Hamilton at Studio G in Brooklyn, New York
Additional engineering by Chris Kritikos
Assistant engineering by Justin Termotto

https://oceansofslumber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/oceansofslumber/
https://www.instagram.com/oceansofslumber/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/user/oceansofslumber
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JSza6IRxLr1Ez3wqKd0SY

SKUMLOVE to Release New EP “Feeding The Ego” on April 30th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 15, 2024
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SKUMLOVE‘s new EP “Feeding The Ego” is soon to be released with the success of their single “EGO”, which was produced by Alex Crescioni and Mastered by Maor Appelbaum.  The band decided to connect with some old friends and some new ones to put together a remix EP called “Feeding The Ego.” which will hit your digital streaming services and iTunes on April 31st. 

The first Single was a collaboration with one of our favorites, Combichrist.  Andy LaPlegua really added their staple to this song.  We got Jay Gordon of Orgy collaborating with the new artist K9 To bring us a very current EBM mix that will for sure make the rounds with DJs.  Roman Marisak from Professional Murder Music came back in to do an amazing remix with a trip hop twist. It was good to hook up with him again as he produced our first two albums. 

Kevin Kipnis of Purr Machine returned with an awesome mix as usual. He has done previous remixes for us, and we are talking about doing some music together in the near future. 

Dark Wave Industrial maniacs, Frontal Boundary took the song and really made it their own giving it a new life. 

Our good friend and veteran Producer, Sean Dever of The Forge Recording Brought a slow, dark, industrial, dirge that will easily become a favorite to the genre. 

We also decided to let our fans know where the original version of ego came from by releasing the original demo from 2000 As a bonus on this EP. This dark and gritty mono version is like a time machine to Skumlove’s History… their Legacy. This is a digital release that will be available anywhere you stream your favorite digital music. that will also be available To pre-order on Itunes April 15th with the release to take place on April 30TH.

Order the EP at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/skumlove/feeding-the-ego-ep/

SKUMLOVE:
Skum Love – Lead Vocals
Robyn Sin – Guitars
M. Loebig – Bass
James “Jas” Dillon – Drums

For more information visit: www.skumlove.com – Instragram – Facebook

SONJA Sign to Century Media Records, Release Single + Video ‘Discretion For The Generous’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 15, 2024
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Photo courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/Sonjabooking

Century Media Records welcomes Philadelphia heavy metal band, Sonja, to its roster.

Conceptualized in 2014, Sonja are capturing the true spirit of metal and rock n’ roll with a dark and sensual approach. Following their 2022 debut album Loud Arriver, Sonja now expose their new single, Discretion for the Generous. The powerful track intermingles gothic rock style with a habitually infectious chorus that incites a fiery metal whirlwind.

Vocalist and guitarist Melissa Moore commands melody and lyrics, derived from perception and transaction. The music video matches the track’s intensity, displaying not only a striking performance from the band but a parallel tale of art and objectification. Sonja delve through the hands of lust and temptation while setting forth their own path, something that has become dominant though the elevation of the band.

Stream the new single here: https://Sonja.lnk.to/DiscretionForTheGenerousNe

On the single and signing Moore bares:

“It’s a potent experience to write, record, film a video at my home, and immediately release a song that is literally encompassing my life right now. Sonja is our Goddess and she despises compromise. We exist for her extreme desire and as such we are full-on at all times. To create the art worthy of her name we rip through our realities into the new planes of existence she demands. We are grateful for those who join us on this path of serving her.

Escaping to Portugal to write the lyrics, I attempted to articulate some of the insanity back in Philly. When I returned home, we turned the volume UP. Century Media became our new sugar daddy. We stare into each other’s souls with an unhinged need to push each other over the edge. It’s pointless to even try to predict what kind of fucked up situations we are all going to end up in. Some knowledge can only be found in the dark.”

Mike Gitter, VP of A&R at Century Media Records adds on welcoming Sonja:

“When we first heard Sonja’s Loud Arriver, it was as full of heaviness, angst, sexuality and heart as a rock record could be. Like the band itself, it both challenged and waved a bloody sword for the classic and the contemporary. ‘Discretion For the Generous,’ in true Sonja fashion, occupies the space where Manowar, Danzig and Mercyful Fate conjure and conquer at the best late night party you can imagine. Century Media is proud to be Sonja’s new label home.”

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