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HEILUNG Announce ‘Nidhrund Ferdhast’ Australian Rituals

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 5, 2024
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In the year of the dragon, HEILUNG declares a much-anticipated Australia tour: Nidhrund Ferdhast. Known for their unparalleled ability to connect the past with the present through their mesmerizing performances, the ritual collective invites you on a transcendent journey through amplified history.

Weaving tapestries of compelling narratives reviving the ancient past, their rituals offer a glimpse of a time long forgotten, invoking the spirits of ancestors through deeply resonating music. Nidhrund Ferdhast, HEILUNG‘s latest expedition, promises to be an immersive experience, inviting attendees to participate in a ceremony that celebrates the raw, primal essence of humanity.

Enhancing the atmosphere of Nidhrund Ferdhast is the addition of support by EIVØR. A neo-folk artist hailing from the rugged shores of the Faroe Islands, Eivør’s music, like Heilung’s, is deeply imbued with the spirit of her environment. Her melodies, rich with the woven textures of love, nature, and mythology, serve as the perfect companion to the evocative realms that Heilung will bring to life on stage.

Early-bird tickets will go on sale this Thursday, March 7 at 23:00 CET / March 8 at 9:00 AEDT.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale next week Monday, March 11 at 23:00 CET / March 12 at 9:00 AEDT.

Come join the ritual. Tickets can be found at: https://www.amplifiedhistorytour.com/

Alongside this tour, Heilung are also partnering up with non-profit organization SAVAGE LANDS. For the Nidhrund Ferdhast tour, for each ticket sold, Heilung will donate one euro to the non-profit organization. This will breathe new life in the forests of Costa Rica.

The Nordic collective will perform their ritual across the following dates on the Australian continent.

Nidhrund Ferdhast – Heilung Australia Tour 2024:
October 30 @ Red Hill Auditorium, Perth
November 2 @ AEC Theatre, Adelaide
November 4 @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne
November 8 @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney
November 13 @ Riverstage, Brisbane
November 16 @ Kiri Te Kawana, Auckland NZ

They performed their spellbinding ritual at European summer festivals before heading across the Atlantic for a successful U.S. tour.

“Absolutely bewitching”, Sonic Perspectives said about Heilung’s performance in Austin, Texas. “…a deeply transformative spiritual experience”.

“Utterly unique” – The Arts STL

“Truly one-of-a-kind…a beautiful display of artistic expression” – Melodic Mag

“In a world where bands get compartmentalized into easily-digestable categories, Heilung goes against the grain” – Creative Loafing.

In December last year, people across the globe watched Heilung perform at The Game Awards.

The Nordic collective premiered Seidh in front of a star-studded audience at The Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, December 7. This song will appear on the soundtrack for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, which is scheduled for release in 2024. Heilung wrote the full soundtrack for the game in collaboration with Ninja Theory.

Watch Heilung perform at The Game Awards:

Line-up:
Kai Uwe Faust
Christopher Juul
Maria Franz

Official Website: https://www.amplifiedhistory.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifiedhistory
Instagram: https://instagram.com/amplifiedhistory
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sTKZr30LqC928DZ5P9mNQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Heilung
Bandcamp: https://heilung.bandcamp.com/music
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1977594-heilung

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Return to Europe for First Time Since 2019

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 5, 2024
Posted in: Int. News. Tagged: The Black Dahlia Murder. Leave a comment
Photo by Shimon Karmel

The Black Dahlia Murder will be returning overseas this summer for their first tour across Europe since 2019 including performances at festivals like Party San, Download, Graspop, Brutal Assault, Summer Breeze, and more. Support for select dates comes from Suffocation, Shadow of Intent, and Decapitated. See dates and support breakdown below and get your tickets HERE.

The Black Dahlia Murder EU Tour Dates & Festivals:
6-14-24 – Zamora, ESP – Z! Live Rock Fest
6-16-24 – Donington Park, UK – Download
6-17-24 – Belfast, UK – Limelight
6-18-24 – Dublin, IE – Opium
6-20-24 – Athens, GR – Arch Club
6-21-24 – Thessaloniki, GR – Block 33
6-23-24 – Dessel, BE – Graspop
6-24-24 – Nuremberg, DE – Hirsch w/ Suffocation
6-25-24 – Lille, FR – The Black Lab w/ Suffocation
6-26-24 – Stuttgart, DE – Im Wizemann w/ Shadow of Intent
6-27-24 – Trier, DE – Mergener Hof
6-28-24 – Lindau, DE – Club Vaudeville w/ Suffocation
6-29-24 – Yasselsteyn, NL – Jera On Air
6-30-24 – Clisson, FR – Hellfest
7-31-24 – Brasov, RO – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
8-02-24 – Dortmund, DE – Dortmund Deathfest
8-03-24 – Wacken, DE – Wacken Open Air
8-04-24 – Roitzschjora, DE – Full Rewind
8-06-24 – Cham, DE – Lifestyle Café
8-07-24 – Jaromer, CZ – Brutal Assault
8-08-24 – Schlotheim, DE – Party San Open Air
8-09-24 – Wien, AT – Szene
8-10-24 – Ljubljana, SI – Menza Pri Koritu
8-11-24 – Milano, IT – Slaughter Club
8-13-24 – Salzburg, AT – Rockhouse
8-14-24 – Aarau, CH – Kiff
8-15-24 – Dinkelsbühl, DE – Summer Breeze
8-16-24 – Sulingen, DE – Reload Festival
8-17-24 – Gent, BE – Chinastraat w/ Decapitated
8-18-24 – Carhaix, FR – Motocultor

The Black Dahlia Murder‘s last full-length, Verminous, was released in 2021 via Metal Blade Records. Without compromising a scrap of heaviness, the record stands among the band’s most dynamic, rousing, and emotional releases to date. Louder Sound crowned Verminous, “absolutely excellent,” while Blabbermouth wrote, “This is a deeper and smarter realization of the Michigan crew’s tried and tested formula, and one blessed with several of the finest songs they have ever written… File next to Nocturnal and Ritual as an unquestionable career peak.”

The Black Dahlia Murder has recently finished recording their next full-length album with longtime producer Mark Lewis at his studio in TN. More news on the upcoming album will be released over the year so be sure to keep eyes on the band’s and Metal Blade’s socials for updates.

About the band:
The Black Dahlia Murder has proven, despite tragedy, to be an unstoppable force. Formed in Oak Park, MI, in 2001, the melodic death unit has spent two decades working their collective ass off in the near-relentless cycle of drop-killer-album/tour-hard-and-long, earning the love and respect of the metal community.

The Black Dahlia Murder‘s most recent full-length, Verminous, was released on April 17, 2020, via Metal Blade Records. Without compromising one iota of heaviness, the record stands among the band’s most dynamic, rousing, and emotional releases to date. Louder Sound crowned Verminous, “absolutely excellent,” while Blabbermouth wrote, “This is a deeper and smarter realization of the Michigan crew’s tried and tested formula, and one blessed with several of the finest songs they have ever written… File next to Nocturnal and Ritual as an unquestionable career peak.”

Unfortunately, in May 2022 the band were dealt a crushing blow with the suicide of larger-than-life vocalist – and co-founder – Trevor Strnad at the age of 41, those close to him believing the mental health problems he had long dealt with were behind him at this juncture. Understandably, the members were left reeling by this, and spent many days racked with grief and wondering if this meant the band was over. But having put so many years of work and love into the band no one was willing to give up on it, with the decision made for guitarist – and founding member – Brian Eschbach to step into the vacated vocalist position with former guitarist Ryan Knight returning to take his spot, alongside guitarist Brandon Ellis, drummer Alan Cassidy and bassist Max Lavelle, who have all racked up many years with The Black Dahlia Murder.

The Black Dahlia Murder took to the stage with the reformed lineup consisting of remaining and returning members of the band playing a hometown memorial show for Trevor Strnad at Detroit’s Saint Andrew’s Hall on Oct. 28, 2022. In April of 2023, the band headlined Decibel Magazine‘s Beer & Metal Fest in Philly, which kicked off the start of the band’s North America Verminous Remnant Tour that featured support from Terror, Frozen Soul, Fuming Mouth, and Phobophilic and marked the band’s final tour promoting the album Verminous.

The Black Dahlia Murder had a final string of one-off performances in September 2023 including stops at Virginia’s Blue Ridge Rock Fest and Worcester, Mass’ New England Metal & Hardcore Fest before taking time off of the road to focus on writing and recording their 10th full-length studio album, which was recently completed and now in the final stages of mastering.

Follow The Black Dahlia Murder at:
https://www.metalblade.com/tbdm
https://www.tbdmofficial.com
https://www.facebook.com/theblackdahliamurderofficial
https://twitter.com/bdmmetal
https://www.instagram.com/theblackdahliamurder_official
https://www.youtube.com/@blackdahliamurdertv
https://www.tiktok.com/@tbdm_official

ALEX CROSS to Release New Album “Crosswords” on March 12th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 5, 2024
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“Crosswords” will be released on March 12th via Wanikiya Records, the newest recording work by artist ALEX CROSS! The record will be available in digital format, on all digital music stores, on the label’s Japanese shop and on showcase on Crash Sound Distribution! A record full of emotions, musical techniques, atmospheres that will fully involve you!

A.C., known artistically as Alex Cross, is a multifaceted talent, a composer, producer, and guitar performer. Born in Rome, he embarked on a musical journey that transcended borders, living in various countries across Europe and America. Along the way, he absorbed diverse cultures and musical styles, enriching his creative palette. After years of composing and performing abroad, Alex Cross recently conceived a visionary idea: to unite music masters and friends from around the world. Under his guidance, they would interpret the melodies he crafted during his travels.

Alex Cross’ musical project centers around a captivating trilogy album titled “Stories from Life”. This trilogy unfolds across three distinct chapters:

  • “Crosswords”: In this initial chapter, Alex collaborates with esteemed artists such as Claudio Pietronik, Loida Liuzzi, Pascal Caraballo, Rafael Suncar, and Ivanova Casimiro.
  • As we progress through the trilogy, more international talents will join this creative journey in the following chapters “Hearts” and “Unity”.
  • Each chapter weaves a unique narrative, akin to a musical odyssey. Listeners are invited on a cyclical voyage, mirroring the ebb and flow of life itself.

Alex Cross’ compositions serve as elegies, celebrating life through the universal language of music. His meticulous craftsmanship extends to performances and recording standards, ensuring the heartfelt transmission of emotions to listeners. The prism of musical genres he explores is unified by a singular approach: storytelling.

Immerse yourself in this rich tapestry of sounds, where boundaries dissolve, and the human experience resonates deeply. But the journey doesn’t end there: visual arts also play an integral role. Talented art designers contribute to enhancing the project’s visual dimension, creating an immersive artistic encounter.

Alex Cross invites us to explore, listen, and feel a harmonious fusion of music and heartfelt expressions.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/alexcrossmusicofficial

NIKLAS SUNDIN (ex-DARK TRANQUILLITY) Releases Solo Album “Wattudragaren” with Unique Hand-Drawn Cover Artwork

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 5, 2024
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“Wattudragaren” is the first solo album from Niklas Sundin, best known as a founding member and guitarist of Dark Tranquillity, the Grammy winning Swedish metal band that for nearly three decades has helped carving out an entire subgenre and inspired musicians all around the globe.

In contrast to his work in the aforementioned band, and the more recent electronica-tinged Mitochondrial Sun, “Wattudragaren” is a decidedly sombre piece of ambient music, designed not to be dark or ominous but ethereal and airy, with subtle melodies drifting in and out while providing a sonic tapestry for contemplation.

The album is the result of a long and eclectic creative process, incorporating everything from field recordings and granular synthesis to regularly played instruments. Always sparse and minimalistic, aiming for atmosphere rather than technical perfection.

Says Niklas: “On one level, I enjoy experimenting with music where the timbre and “soul” of the individual sounds are as important as the notes played. On another level, creating a lengthy and droning “nature album” is a small symbolical act of resistance in an era where a lot of music seems to be aiming for surface-level catchiness and instant gratification.”

This philosophy is also reflected in the physical version of the album: Limited edition Digipak CD on special organic artboard stock and a 12-page booklet on uncoated paper. Since Niklas is also a prolific illustrator, the triangular area of the cover will house a custom ink drawing reflecting the content of the album, making each copy a unique item.

“Wattudragaren” is released today, on March 5, and will exclusively be available from the Niklas Sundin Bandcamp page and the newly founded Inertial Music label. It’ll be uploaded to the streaming services at a later point, but for now the focus is on the physical representation of the album.

Watch the promo video below.

More info:
http://www.wattudragaren.com
http://www.inertial-music.com
niklassundin.bandcamp.com

JULIEN-K Announce Indiegogo Campaign for “DRK|MODE” Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 5, 2024
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After 5 wildly successful #1 Indiegogo campaigns that have made Julien-K one of the highest earning crowdfunding bands in the world, the band has returned for their most ambitious campaign yet: DRK|MODE – A PURELY ELECTRONIC DARK INDUSTRIAL CREATION.

The campaign text alone is an undeniable example showing that the band has become masters of the art of gamification and teasing of new material and huge product drops. The band has created a long running narrative that is completely authentic yet somehow borders on fantasy that fans seem to love.

Julien-K casually drops another bomb on fans with their now classic playful yet ominous tone:

Do synthesizers feel pain?

We want to find out.

Can we create a compelling album through acoustic exclusion and electronic torture?
Possibly.

Join the campaign at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/julien-k-drk-mode#/

WATCH the JULIEN-K, DRK|MODE INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN Promo:

After their critically acclaimed and commercially successful return to their Orgy-esque roots in HARMONIC DISRUPTOR, they slowly began the “answer” to that album. That answer is called TRAUMA ECHOES.

“We started creating sludgy, guitar heavy, emotional electro-rock as a path out of the JKHD universe – but we kept finding ourselves pulled to heavy a synthetic 4 on the floor heartbeat. That heartbeat cut a new path that lead us through a new doorway.”

“This unexpected dichotomy in our approach confused us at first, but over time it became clear that that we were being led down the path to two separate works of art. Two disparate projects. Twin shadows walking alone in the same darkness.”

“The divergent undersurface of TRAUMA ECHOES had to be free of our well known guitar heavy approach. It had to be pure electro. It was a challenge to speak this new language only using machines. Could we create a sound that was definitively JULIEN-K without our guitars? An entire album of it?? Would the fans that have had our backs for so many years support an idea like this?”

This was the beginning of DRK|MODE.

Ryan Shuck says of the bands new campaign “We really broke the mold and set records with our last campaigns, but at this point we’re extremely cautious with our expectations. Will this campaign be so surprisingly successful? We just don’t know – it’s not a “new” concept anymore. All we can do is unleash our creativity and energy and do the BEST we possibly can to create a compelling and comprehensive world for our fans to participate in. So far, if we focus on that – we have succeeded every time. We have to have faith in our fans.”

Julien-K is an independent electro-rock band formed in Long Beach CA in 2008 by long time friends and collaborators Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck (founding members of Orgy, Dead By Sunrise). Later joined by Anthony “Fu” Valcic in 2009, the band recorded it’s now classic debut album Death To Analog. Over the last 10 years, the band has released multiple albums and toured extensively, and has become one of the most successful crowd-funded bands in the world. Despite the band’s dark & stylistic videos and Blade Runner-esque imagery, the band has focused on a totally “connected” independent and authentic fan-focused career path – often avoiding a more classic commercial approach.

For More Information Please visit: Official Website – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram – YouTube

Finnish Rockers GENTLE SAVAGE Announce New Single ‘Fuel My Fire’, Reveal First Details

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 5, 2024
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Photo by Henna Kallinen

GENTLE SAVAGE are thrilled to announce a brand new single release, coming out March 27th!

With a title like ’Fuel My Fire’ what can you expect from a Rock tune? In this case you’ll get a tight and melodic firecracker for Rock and Metal enthusiasts.

With a touch of Classic Rock mixed with a modern metallish sound of alternate tuned guitars this Hard Rock tune was the obvious choice to introduce the new line-up in it’s full power and blaze.

The cover art was sketched by vocalist Tornado Bearstone and created by his trusted graphic artist Vin Valentino. There was a lot of emotion put into that one single picture. And that is exactly what the band was looking for; a continuum of what’s been released before, now with even more power and emotion in it.

New music and the cover art reflects the band’s state of mind; a well self-esteemed group of musicians writing and performing music straight from the heart.

Inside the band the new members positive energy combined with old members’ strong attitude makes everything feel solid, easy and flowing.

More news coming soon!!

Just recently GENTLE SAVAGE, after a couple of years’ media silence, announced their comeback with a new line-up!

Tornado Bearstone, band’s songwriter and vocalist shared:
“It’s always quiet before the storm! In these past few years I’ve been writing new material, and now, with this new line-up our sounds are bigger than ever, creating good vibes for hearts of rockers and metalheads.”

The new line-up is:
Tornado Bearstone – vocals, rhythm guitar
Jay B. – drums, backing vocals
Ben Zummerbender – guitar, backing vocals
Larry Welder – bass, backing vocals

This means that the actively gigging band is nowadays a tight Power Quartet. However, keyboardist Theo van Boom stays with the band as an additional musician taking part in future recordings and possible festival gigs.

In the meantime, Gentle Savage have been playing shows in their homeland and are currently looking for opportunities to tour in Europe.

More about Gentle Savage
Finnish Rockers GENTLE SAVAGE were formed in 2013, and their characteristics stem from the ancient Karelian magic spells combined with the feel of European mega cities hum and spin. With a musical DNA twirling back to the earliest days of rock music, GENTLE SAVAGE roar with their heavy, yet dynamic style. Their message is clear; ‘Don’t you worry ’bout a thing. Just let our magic in and we’ll take care of the rest!’. Their debut album “Midnight Waylay” came out on June 17th, 2021 via Grey Beton Records. The album can be ordered at https://songwhip.com/gentlesavage/midnight-waylay.

More information at
https://songwhip.com/gentlesavage/midnight-waylay
https://gentlesavagerockband.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSe-yyD7_XB5cFE37yYBtaw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/70BViBWZuG5uIBw3VXsKlH
https://www.facebook.com/Gentlesavageofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/gentlesavageofficial/
https://twitter.com/GentleSavageX

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