THE KILLERFREAKS Return with New Album “Spaghetti Horror And Rotten Stuff”, Out May 3rd

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 15, 2024
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Legendary THE KILLERFREAKS are coming back! Eh yes folks! You got that right! The most peculiar, nutty, crazy, rock, punk, exciting and extraordinary band is coming back!

Mark this date, on May 3, their brand new album “Spaghetti Horror And Rotten Stuff” will be released and it won’t be a classic album to listen to and put back on the shelf! Eh no, it will be an album that will totally enter your brain! Get ready to enter the world of The Killerfreaks!

The record, will be available, on all the world’s best music stores, on Wanikiya Record’s Japanese store and on storefront, inside the Crash Sound Distribution online store.

The Killerfreaks are a Horrorpunk-metal band from Varese, active live since 2004. They are distinguished by a very flashy look, drawing inspiration mainly from artists such as Kiss, Misfits and Death SS. Their songs are fiercely disengaged, consisting of an energetic sound and shifting from classic heavy melodies to thrash metal outbursts, up to more 80s Twisted Sister-esque “anthems,” with explicit lyrics, mainly dedicated to horror movies, always seasoned with a healthy dose of irony, sarcasm and references to 80s Pop culture. Over the years, they self-produce several demos and two albums, “Flesh, Blood & Rott’n’Roll” (2013) and “A Load of Rott’n’Roll” (2017). In 2014 they recorded with Ul Mik, “Dai, dai l’è tardi,” a cover of “Die, die my Darling,” for Longobardeath’s album “Old Time Balabiott.” In 2024 they signed with Wanikiya Record (Blaze Bayley, Timo Tolkki, Pino Scotto…) and released “Spaghetti Horror and Rotten Stuff,” recorded and mixed by Steve Volta. Although they have always stayed away from agencies and record labels, preferring the “do it yourself” method, they play over 200 live shows in clubs, motor gatherings, clubhouses and various festivals such as the Loud and Proud, RockInnSomma, Wings of Bea Metalfest, etc… opening for bands of the thickness of Domine, Strana Officina, Ancillotti, becoming for fans a true cult band niche. In 2008 they played backing act to The Crimson Ghosts, godfathers of Teutonic Horrorpunk. Mephisto, the frontman, is also a top wrestler for Total Combat Wrestling, as well as a comic book artist. Among his works, he recently drew the comic book “Nocticula – Resurrection,” as merchandising coupled with the release of “Revenge” by Nocticula Resurget, a band of Boris Hunter, former drummer of Death SS (In Death of Steve Sylvester and Black Mass).

Line-up
Mephisto – vocals
Mr. Hyde – bass guitar – backing vocals
Five – Guitar
Capt. Cyanide – Guitar, backing vocals
Floyd – Drums

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

MEDIERA Sign with Soundsrock Agency

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Soundsrock Agency is pleased to announce the entry of power metallers MEDIERA into its roster!

MEDIERA project was born in Codogno (in the province of Lodi in Italy) in 2019 from the idea of Riccardo Casaroli (singer and songwriter) to create fantasy / medieval themed songs in a metal key: hence the name, born from the fusion of the words “Medieval” and ” Era”.

The first album is a concept based on the reinterpretation of the Arthurian cycle and includes 9 songs plus one that tells who Mediera are and what the themes are. During the writing phase of the story and of the songs themselves, Riccardo began to search for musicians with whome he could share his ideas and, little by little, managed to form a complete line up with Gianluca Scotti (Ex Unsylence) on drums, Francesca Tosi (MadHour, Ex HaddaH) as second main voice, Michele Cassoni and Chiara Anelli on guitars and Davide Nobile on bass guitar. Once all the members were gathered, the recording, mixing and mastering phase of the debut album finally began at Riccardo’s home recording studio, with the collaboration of an external bass player (Davide Lo Sicco) for the creation of the bass tracks.

On February 14, 2024, the first single and music video entitled “Mediera” was released and subsequently, on February 28, the band’s debut album entitled “Storytellers Of The Middle Age” was released via Underground Symphony and it is now available in all digital platforms.

Mediera has already begun writing a second concept album which, unlike the first, will deal with a totally unpublished story, always in a fantasy / medieval theme.

More information at
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediera.official/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mediera.official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@medieraofficial2810
Management e booking : https://www.facebook.com/SOUNDSROCKagency

VOID CHAPTER Release Deluxe Edition of “humAnIty”, Out Now

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Void Chapter have released their cinematic industrial rock album humAnIty Deluxe from FiXT. Purchase/Stream:https://link.fixtmusic.com/humanity_DE

Featuring appearances from Celldweller, Daedric, K Enagonio, Megan McDuffee, Robin Adams, and The Anix, the original album was a masterfully crafted exhilarating audio journey through a dystopian sci-fi world. humAnIty  showcasing the years of experience as solo artists and producers, with the complex pristine sound design and audio production, and the fabric of rich storytelling and songwriting for each finely crafted single. 
 
Laying the foundation for a future dystopian world run completely by merciless AI, humAnIty picks up where previous albums The Sprawl and The Uprising left off. Each release features a facet of the bleak world inhabited by humanity in this dark future. The slow burning “Drones” tells the story of the day-to-day people trapped in hopelessness, and includes the first vocal performance from Void Chapter’s own Brian Skeel. While “Diabolic” (feat. Daedric) picks up the dark tale of a world under the control of an unmerciful A.I. maintaining its grip on humanity and our day to day lives.

In their own words, “Void Chapter is proud to offer the Deluxe Edition of their 2023 album humAnIty – which includes instrumental versions, and 3 VIP remixes from each of the Void Chapter members for the tracks ‘Resist’, ‘Reclaimer’ and ‘A Thousand Cries.’  This release additionally highlights a stellar remix of ‘Diabolic’ from HIGHSOCIETY, and an exclusive bonus track entitled ‘The Sky is Falling’, which gives us a sneak peek into a new musical direction for the project – with Void Chapter’s own Brian Skeel at the helm for lead vocals.” 
 
“With this Deluxe Edition release, we wanted to try something a little bit different, keeping external remixes to a minimum, and really create an opportunity for each of us to express our creative visions individually,” explains Void Chapter. “Brian Skeel took on the monster track “Resist” (feat. Celldweller) – highlighting his ability to blend complex production techniques with an exciting exploration of genres. Adam Fielding took on the popular track “Reclaimer” – taking us into an atmospheric club direction, introducing alternative melodies and a production style that invokes memories of “The Sprawl” album. Void 0110 (aka Otto Cate) tackled “A Thousand Cries” (feat. Robin Adams) – taking a completely new cinematic approach to the track – inspired by the outro track on the album “The Wreckage”. What emerged was a new creative vision for the track that focuses on the sheer emotional impact of its haunting melody, that rises into a climax of orchestrated intensity. This entire direction was inspired by the creation of a full storyboard based on the lore and lyrics behind the track, and written with a production approach that paid homage to modern movie trailers.”

Watch the “The Sky Is Falling” Visualizer.

humAnIty Deluxe also features VIP mixes for “A Thousand Cries,” “Reclaimer,” and a HIGHSOCIETY Remix of “Diabolic” (feat. Daedric) as well as a brand new single “The Sky Is Falling.” “The bonus track “The Sky is Falling” has had a long history – the original demo was written by Adam about 10 years ago, and has gone through several iteration changes. Placed on the shelf, brought back out and dusted off, re-shelved again, and re-inspired again and again. The final version that made it onto the Deluxe Edition of “humAnIty” is something we are incredibly proud of, and marks a new musical direction for the project, with our own Brian Skeel taking the helm as lead vocalist,” explains Void Chapter.
 
The Void Chapter project is the brainchild of producers/composers Otto Cate, Adam Fielding, and Brian Skeel, and delivers an exhilarating audio journey through dystopian sci-fi worlds. Built upon years of experience as solo artists and producers, the project unites their efforts under the fabric of rich storytelling and songwriting with pristine sound design and audio production. 

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OLAMOT Premiere ‘All Seeing Eye’ Single from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 14, 2024
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Italian death metal unit OLAMOT have partnered with Ghost Cult Magazine for the premiere of “All Seeing Eye”, the latest single from their forthcoming album “Path of Divinity”. Stream it HERE.

“Path of Divinity” will be released on April 29th 2024 via Lethal Scissor Records.

This is a dark and atmospheric record with thought out structures and variations, trading the straight-forward approach of 2021’s “Realms” EP for a thicker, heavier, and more layered sound. “Path of Divinity” is a captivating blend of modern death metal and atmospheric elements filled with intricate melodies, delivering a haunting and immersive sonic experience. The unrelenting and polished aggression hangs in the balance above dark melodic passages, presenting a dynamic soundscape that serves as the band’s most devastating and focused offering to date.

For fans of: Cryptopsy, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Shadow Of Intent

Tracklist:

01. Eternal Sorrow (Intro)
02. Everlasting Chains Of Darkness
03. Human Cloning Facilities
04. Where Chaos Reigns
05. Behold the Highest Throne
06. Adrenochrome
07. Soul Harvest
08. Luciferic Allegiance
09. All Seeing Eye

Pre-orders here.

OLAMOT started in 2021 from the minds of Daniele Boccali (FICTIO SOLEMNIS) and Edoardo Casini (XENOFACTION, DESOURCE), eager to create a musical concept which develops a story lyrically and conceptually ideated by Edoardo Casini.

The first chapter started in 2022 with the release of “Realms” via Lethal Scissor Records, a highly successful 4 track EP which featured the contribution of many renowned musicians and artists, such as Francesco Ferrini (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE) and Jei Doublerice (DESPITE EXILE). With this first effort the band told the story of Raziel, an individual who aspires to ally with the Devil to become a divinity himself.

The second album, the full-length “Path of Divinity”, sees the band in a bigger context encompassing 9 songs of extreme brutality. The new chapter of the story, based on Raziel’s quest to escape from Hell, musically further develops the intense and profound layers of sound showcased on the EP.

The whole concept will also be developed through a series of books already being written by Edoardo Casini. The same narrative line will be covered by FICTIO SOLEMNIS’ next albums, where the story will be seen by the perspective of the Angel Metatron.

Line-up:

Daniele Boccali – Songwriting, Rhythm Guitars
Edoardo Casini – Lyrics, Vocal Lines & Concept, Solo Guitars
Matteo “Shade” Vitelli – Vocals

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OVERTOUN Unleash South American Fury with “This Darkness Feels Alive” – 2024 Brazil Tour

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OVERTOUN embarks on a Brazilian tour this May to support their critically acclaimed album, “This Darkness Feels Alive.”

After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Overtoun is ready to ignite the stages of some of Brazil’s most electrifying venues. The band expresses their excitement:

“We’re so pumped to finally announce our Brazilian tour after waiting it out for four years due to the pandemic! It means a lot to us to rock out in the home country of so many awesome bands from the South American scene that we love. Big shoutout to WormholeDeath, VistaRock, SwillStraps, and Franklin Strap for having our backs through it all!”

Here are the confirmed tour dates:

09/05 – Heavy Beer – Rio de Janeiro (Thursday)
10/05 – Rock Lanches – Jacareí – São Paulo
05/11 – Esgoto Bar – Piracicaba – São Paulo
05/12 – Rock n’ Beer – São Gonçalo – Rio de Janeiro
05/15 – Santíssimos Rock Beer – Rio de Janeiro
16/05 – TBA
17/05 – Lapa Public House – Taubaté – São Paulo

Stay tuned for more information and potential additions to the tour schedule!

OVERTOUN is a Metal band from Santiago-Boston Bringing back the brutal force and sounds of Old School Metal and Latin American roots, the revolutionary young band from Santiago/Boston has been spreading their talent, passion, and energy all over the world, characterized by their outstanding musical quality and powerful social commentaries.

“This Darkness Feels Alive” is available on all digital platforms HERE – The CD format is available for purchase HERE

More information at www.overtoun.com

HORNDAL Top Swedish Charts with “Head Hammer Man” Album

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HORNDAL‘s third full-length, Head Hammer Man, has debuted on Sweden’s national music charts, Sverigetopplistan, at number one in the Hard Rock, Physical Releases and Vinyl categories. On HORNDAL‘s latest full-length the band share the previously untold real life story of Alrik Andersson, a 1900s union leader from their eponymous hometown and his role in The Great Strike.

STREAM HEAD HAMMER MAN BELOW via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify
Order Head Hammer Man here.

Head Hammer Man tracklist:
1. Head Hammer Man
2. Calling Labor
3. Exiled
4. Fuck the Scabs
5. Famine
6. Blacklisted
7. The Shining Specter
8. Evictions
9. Orange Legacy
10. Creature Cages

Horndal, Sweden, 1909.
The Great Strike rages across the entire country. Local union uprisings are crushed one by one. But a small group stands defiant – the ironworkers of Horndal. A group led by 27-year-old Alrik Andersson.

The steel company’s struggle against the striking workers had led to starvation, famine and mass evictions of families – and was on the brink of sparking a civil war. Workers from all over the country traveled in solidarity to Horndal to fight alongside the unionized, against the Swedish military, who had been sent there with bayonets drawn. To avoid starting a war, the Prime Minister eventually ordered the soldiers to lay down their weapons and the company executives to stop evicting the starving families.

Alrik fought tirelessly for his fellow workers’ jobs, and was successful – but this came at a price. The company executives ensured that Alrik was blacklisted throughout Sweden, so that he could not find employment anywhere in the country. He was forced into exile and fled across the Atlantic on an overloaded ship with his wife and two small children. He ended up in Chicago, where he found work at a steel mill and was given the title – Head Hammer Man. He worked there until his death in 1970, never mentioning his life in Sweden to anyone. No one in Sweden, or even in Horndal remembers him.

Head Hammer Man is a tribute to Alrik Andersson, a chance for his story to live on, over one hundred years after he took a stand for the people of Horndal. His tale is woven throughout the most ambitious, inspired and expansive compositions that Horndal have created to date. Not only inspired by this one remarkable man, the band have drawn influence from all corners of their record collections. From Pugh Rogefeldt to Autopsy, Wipers to Judas Priest, Hawkwind to Mercyful Fate, Don Cherry to Voivod. A riff borrowed from Sparks here, a solo borrowed from Jake E Lee there. Brass arrangements alongside layered harmony guitars. John Barry’s The Persuaders theme next to King Crimson and The Jesus Lizard. Black Sabbath and The Shadows, Slayer and Sonic Youth.

The album was recorded in various locations across Sweden, including at the legendary Atlantis Metronome studios – including Swedish icons ABBA, whose very own grand piano is featured on Head Hammer Man. The album was co-produced by Anton Sundell, mixed by Simon Söderberg at Mayfire Studio, and mastered by Magnus Lindberg and Redmount Studios. Horndal invited their good friends to add to the album’s sonic landscape; Martin Hederos (The Soundtrack of Our Lives etc) plays organs and Moogs, whilst Henrik Palm (In Solitude, Ghost, Viagra Boys) contributed two hair raising guitar solos. The Head Hammer Man himself even makes a cameo with excerpts from a speech included in the title track. History may have forgotten him but Horndal never will.