“”GET THRASHED is a must see no matter what kind of music you’re into.”(Scott Ian / Anthrax)
As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents ‘GET THRASHED’, an award winning documentary film which traces the rise, fall and impact of thrash metal; from its early years, through its influence on grunge, nu metal and today’s heavy metal scene.
It is the story of the heaviest, hardest music of the 80s and early 90s as told by the bands that lived it, the fans and bands that grew up on it and the artists that carry the “thrash metal” flag today.
The GET THRASHED journey begins in the early 80s, where Metallica and several other bands laid the groundwork for what would become a lasting impression on the face of heavy metal music. These bands helped ignite local scenes in Los Angeles, the Bay area of Northern California and New York City, which helped fuel a worldwide, thrash metal movement.
By the dawn of the 1990’s, thrash bands had gone from playing backyard BBQ parties to headlining arenas and Metallica were on their way to becoming one of the biggest metal acts of all time.
But as legions of headbanging, stage diving and moshing metalheads were flocking to see their favorite bands, the musical tides had begun to change. In the early 90’s, an evolving musical landscape sent thrash metal spiraling back into the underground. Some bands broke up, some artists returned to their day jobs and some passed away. While the music lived on, the scene was forever changed.
After performing two sell-out shows at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall, celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce a rare one-off intimate concert at The Anvil in Basingstoke on Saturday 15 June 2024. This special indoor concert follows Joe’s exclusive UK festival performance at The Black Deer Festival on Friday 14 June.
Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favourites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 26 #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). Bonamassa’s career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and is only gaining more momentum.
“The world’s busiest bluesman’s singing is better than ever, and he still turns in a foot-stomping blues riff better than most. He is, in short, a modern-day king of the blues.” – Classic Rock
“Joe Bonamassa is the world-class elite exponent of blues music.” – Blues Matters
“Bonamassa’s guitar solo is quite something to behold and an absolute masterclass in how to make a crowd go crazy… an unforgettable, otherworldly performance.” – Rock and Blues Muse
“An energetic and engaging set from this exceptionally talented guitarist.” – Sonic Abuse
“Bonamassa’s guitar playing is as slick as ever… he plays some of the best blues on the global circuit in modern times.” – MetalTalk
ABOUT JOE BONAMASSA Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 13x Blues Music Award Nominee (4 wins), he achieved his 26th No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with Tales Of Time, a sprawling and expansive live concert film and album, shot at the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in August 2022. Only in his mid-40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalogue. He has released more than 40 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects: Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party.
A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic whether it’s in a studio, on the road, or collaborating with other artists to spur new music. In recent years, he has produced an immense number of albums including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, and others for his independent label KTBA Records, and has also recently launched Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Recent producing highlights include ‘Crown’ by the blues legend Eric Gales, which was nominated for “Best Contemporary Blues Album” at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards.
Bonamassa has been featured in several publications from Esquire, WSJ, and Parade to Rolling Stone and American Songwriter, as well as on the covers of Guitar World, Guitar Player, Vintage Guitar, Guitarist, and Classic Rock Magazine. His non-profit Keeping the Blues Alive provides funds and resources to schools and artists in need and has positively impacted more than 91k students to date while raising over 2 million in donations.
On 6 October 2023, Bonamassa released the critically acclaimed album Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 that celebrated the 20th Anniversary of his album Blues Deluxe.
On Friday 14 June, Joe will release the fifth studio album V from rock supergroup Black Country Communion, followed by the Friday 21 June release of his new live album Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra. J&R Adventures will release both albums via www.jbonamassa.com and www.blackcountrycommunion.com
Today, following the success of their top 10 German charts album, The Wonders Still Awaiting, renowned symphonic metal band XANDRIA have unveiled a catchy brand-new single, entitled “Universal”, accompanied by a mesmerizing official video. The track, mixed by acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen, harmoniously combines symphonic choruses and captivating refrains with classic heavy metal guitar work.
After a highly accomplished tour alongside symphonic metal peers Delain in 2023, XANDRIA is set to join icon K.K. Downing’s band, KK’s Priest, for two shows in Germany, while currently captivating North American audiences alongside dwarven metallers Wind Rose. Their steady dedication will also see them grace the stages of Wacken Open Air and other major European festivals later this year!
XANDRIA about “Universal”: “We have been overwhelmed by the amazing feedback for our album The Wonders Still Awaiting and are so grateful for our wonderful fans! All this positive energy inspired us to write new music quickly, and here is the first song of the new music waiting for you! We hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for your support!
In memory of Jina Mahsa Amini and for all the brave people everywhere else in the world who fight for human rights. Human rights are universal. But they are not respected everywhere, and where they are, they can be taken away again. That means that we all need to be constantly defending them, and we need to be standing together with all people in the world for that. “
XANDRIA live 2024: North American Warfront: w/ Wind Rose 16.04.24 CA – Montreal (QC) / Beanfield Theater 17.04.24 CA – Ottawa (ON) / Brass Monkey 18.04.24 CA – Toronto (ON) / Lee’s Palace 19.04.24 US – Columbus (OH) / King Of Clubs 20.04.24 US – Chicago (IL) / Avondale Music Hall 21.04.24 US – St. Paul (MN) / Amsterdam Bar & Hall 23.04.24 US – Denver (CO) / Oriental Theater 24.04.24 US – Salt Lake City (UT) / Metro Music Hall 26.04.24 CA – Calgary (AB) / Dickens 27.04.24 CA – Edmonton (AB) / Starlite Room 29.04.24 CA – Vancouver (BC) / Rickshaw Theater 30.04.24 US – Seattle (WA) / El Corazon 01.05.24 US – Portland (OR) / Hawthorne Theater 02.05.24 US – San Francisco (CA) / DNA Lounge 03.05.24 US – Las Vegas (NV) / House Of Blues 04.05.24 US – Los Angeles (CA) / 1720
Headline Show: 09.05.24 NL – Leiden / Headliner Club Show, Support tba
European Dates: w/ KK’s Priest 16.05.24 DE – Hamburg / Docks 19.05.24 DE – Munich / Backstage
Festivals: 10.05.24 BE – Bomal-sur-Ourthe / Durbuy Rock Festival 20.06.24 ES – Cartagena / Rock Imperium 02.08.24 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air 16.08.24 CZ – Moravský Krumlov / Rock Castle 17.08.24 CH – Vallamand / Rock The Lakes
XANDRIA are: Ambre Vourvahis – Vocals Marco Heubaum – Guitar Robert Klawonn – Guitar Tim Schwarz – Bass Dimitrios Gatsios – Drums
The new PATRIARCHS IN BLACK studio album “Visioning” will be released on July 19th on Metalville Records.
Former Type O Negative/ Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist riff writer Dan Lorenzo (Hades / Non-Fiction) formed Patriarchs In Black at the end of 2021. The project included well known guests on vocals and bass including Karl Agell ( COC Blind/Lie Heavy) , Jimmy Gnecco, Dewey Bragg ( Kill Devil Hill/Bill Ward) among others. Their debut single “Demon of Regret” came out January 2022 and the full album “Reach For The Scars” was released July 1st 2022. Their 2nd album “My Veneration” was October 6th 2023 with multiple guest vocalists and bassists.
For the forthcoming 3rd studio album “Visioning” Dan Lorenzo has already written twelve new songs. Beside drummer Johnny Kelly it features again a bunch of great singers and bass players, like Dave Neabore (Dog Eat Dog), Karl Agell (Corrosion Of Confirmity), Eric Morgan (A Pale Horse Named Death), Mark Sunshine (Riotgod), Jason McMaster (Watchtower), Kyle Thomas (Exhorder) and many more.
The songs on “Visioning” combine elements of classic doom metal with modern sounds as well as excursions into hardcore/crossover.
The album was mixed and mastered at JROD Productions by Jon Cioicari.
“It’s SO fun and not putting too much pressure on singers to come up with one or two amazing lyrics and melodies a year. I write a LOT of riffs/music. Our third album came together very easily. FUN FUN FUN” says Dan.
“VISIONING” TRACK LISTING
ENTRY PERFORMED BY JONATHAN ENG
WHAT DO THEY KNOW? (FOR THE CHAMPIONS) JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS MARK SUNSHINE – VOCALS IRON LOU – BASS
BEFORE I GO JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS KARL AGELL – VOCALS DAVE NEABORE – BASS
HEART OF SPITE JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS HOB TRAYNOR – VOCALS JOHNNY ARAYA – BASS
LOW PRICE JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS/BASS MARK SUNSHINE – VOCALS
WELCOME TO HELL AGAIN JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS/BASS KELLY ABE – VOCALS OMC VOCALS
WHISKEY ON MY MIND JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS FRANKIE DIAZ – VOX SAL JUVARA – BASS
EMPTY CUP JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS KYLE THOMAS – VOCALS JOHNNY ARAYA – BASS
CURSE MY NAME JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS JASON MCMASTER – VOCALS EAZY EZEKIEL – BASS
A FEW GOOD MEN JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS KELLY ABE – VOCALS ERIC J. MORGAN – BASS JASON DONNELLY (DJ PUZZLE DJ) – TURNTABLES
BIRTH DAN LORENZO – ACOUSTIC GUITAR DAVE NEABORE – KEYS JONATHAN ENG – VIOLA
VISIONING JOHNNY KELLY – DRUMS DAN LORENZO – GUITARS/BASS MARK SUNSHINE – VOCALS
TERRA NULLIUS have unleashed their official music video for ‘Egyedül’. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album ” Magam Bajnoka”, due for CD release via Wormholedeath.
Terra Nullius came to life through drummer László Sztancsik’s vision of blending metal and classical music. Cellist János Madaras joined in November 2020, marking the project’s inception. Their collaboration birthed the first song, “Mindig tarts,” released on August 18, 2021, marking the band’s official founding. Despite early lineup changes, the songwriting for their debut LP commenced. Titled “Magam Bajnoka,” the LP was released in Hungary on December 8, 2023, under H-Music record label.
ANGEL RISING has released a live guitar playthrough for ‘Hell Bent on Rampage’. The track is taken from Afterlife, Angel Rising’s third album released on September 22nd, 2023 via WormHoleDeath.
The concept album Afterlife depicts an interdimensional being that stalks life in our universe because it represents a threat to existence itself. And the human species, or at least what it has become after the events described in the previous creations of Angel Rising, is now its target. The cover shows the hero, Asai, struggling with a horde of undead, and unaware of the even greater danger that awaits him.
Line up Angel Rising (guitars, bass, drums, vocals) Guest singer: M.Fox (clean vocals on Worn Out Blood and Dominion)
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 ) 