Ladies and Gentlemen, Here it is! The brand new digital single and official video from SILVERA, which will be also the title and the opening track of their upcoming album, features the classic sound from the Danes.
The song interconnects all the tracks on the album both musically and lyrically. Guitarist and vocalist Michael states: “I have always admired the persons that don’t follow the path that is expected of them but instead follow their own instincts and go the other way. By choosing this unknown route you will be taking a chance in life since you don’t know the outcome. This requires a lot of courage and a strong-willed person”, he concludes.
Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Pretty Maids, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, etc).
A new Silvera album will be released in 2024.
Lineup: Michael Krogh – guitar & vocals Simon Krabbesmark – guitar & backing vocals Rasmus Lindegård Hovde – bass & backing vocals Martin Nielsen – drums
There will be a global album listening party for JUDAS PRIEST‘s latest metal masterpiece, Invincible Shield, on Thursday, March 7th at various metal bars in 30 cities around the world. Check your local metal bar for exact time and details, many of which will also be offering giveaways and custom Judas Priest-themed cocktails for their event.
If you live near Daytona Beach, you will be able to experience a special Judas Priest pop-up shop on Saturday, March 9th from 3-5pm at Atlantic Sounds, which will be operating out of a custom Judas Priest military combat truck – “an invincible shield on wheels” – playing the album to the 500K+ attendees at Daytona Bike Week. Harley Davidson will be leading a 100-biker brigade from Orlando to Daytona at 9AM ET.
Fans can also find the truck and brigade at the Daytona International Speedway for a special parade lap at 12PM ET before the Daytona 200. Come celebrate the release of Invincible Shield with your fellow headbangers.
Invincible Shield listening parties happening at these fine metal bars: AACHEN, GE – SCHLÜSSELLOCH ATLANTA, GA – BOGGS SOCIAL AUGSBURG, GE – SPECTRUM AUSTIN, TX – THE LOST WELL BANGOR, ME – GENO’S ROCK CLUB BERLIN, GE – HALFORD BROOKLYN, NY – ROCKA ROLLA BUENOS AIRES, AR – STRUMMER BAR CHICAGO, IL – LIAR’S CLUB DENVER, CO – TRVE BREWING HOUSTON, TX – BRASH BREWING INDIANAPOLIS, IN – BLACK CIRCLE LONDON, UK – THE BLACK HEART LOS ANGELES, CA – RAINBOW BAR & GRILL MAGDEBURG, GE – FLOWERPOWER MEPEN, GE – ALTE WÄSCHEREI MILAN, IT – HEADBANGER’S PUB MONTREAL, CA – MUTOÏDE MICROBRASSERIE NERSINGEN, GE – ROCKS ORLANDO, FL – DIRTY LAUNDRY PARIS, FR – DR. FEELGOOD’S PROVIDENCE, RI – THE SCURVY DOG RICHMOND, VA – COBRA CABANA SAN ANTONIO, TX – BONDS 007 ST. LOUIS, MO – HEADLESS BAT STOCKHOLM, SE – GARLIC & SHOTS TORONTO, CA – BOVINE SEX CLUB UETZE, GE (HANOVER) – FARMER’S INN VIENNA, AT – U4 CLUB WASHINGTON, DC – SLASH RUN
HOWLING GIANT dish out a jar full of spicy news today. First helping is a hot sauce-filled video clip for the yummy track ‘Juggernaut’ taken from the band’s current album “Glass Future”, released in October 2023 through Magnetic Eye Records (order at http://lnk.spkr.media/glass-future). Next on the menu is a tasty US tour in spring 2024 in support of THE OBSESSED, find all dates listed below!
HOWLING GIANT comment: “The video for Juggernaut focuses on the real star of the Howling Giant universe, our hot sauce”, drummer and singer Zach Wheeler writes. “Crafted in the fires of Pittsburgh, PA by our good friend Chad at Riff Zealot, we bring you: Bunker Sauce and Pioneer Pineapple hot sauce! These are the real reasons that got us into music in the first place. What are we if not traveling hot sauce salesmen?”
HOWLING GIANT will embark on an extended US tour as direct support for THE OBSESSED in March and April this spring. The now quartet from Nashville, TNwill hit the roads in support of their highly acclaimed album “Glass Future”, which is also the official introductory round for new rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist James Sanderson.
HOWLING GIANT welcome their new member: “James started working with us while we were writing ‘Masamune’, helping break down lyrical barriers and working on song arrangements, and followers of our online shenanigans might recognize him as the Dungeon Master in our streamed D&D campaigns”, drummer and vocalist Zach Wheeler reveals. “We are stoked to welcome James officially into the Howling Giant fold, and can hardly wait to show off the four-piece fury that we’ll be bringing forth on our upcoming run with The Obsessed and Gozu. See you all on the road!”
HOWLING GIANT live US Spring 2024 + THE OBSESSED +GOZU 13 MAR 2024 Philadelphia, PA (US) Milk Boy 14 MAR 2024 Baltimore, MD (US) Metro Gallery 15 MAR 2024 Richmond, VA (US) Cobra Cabana 16 MAR 2024 Wilmington, NC (US) Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern 17 MAR 2024 Asheville, NC (US) The Odd 19 MAR 2024 Atlanta, GA (US) Boggs Social & Supply 20 MAR 2024 New Orleans, LA (US) Siberia 22 MAR 2024 Fort Worth, TX (US) Tulips 23 MAR 2024 Austin, TX (US) The Lost Well 25 MAR 2024 Albuquerque, NM (US) Launchpad 26 MAR 2024 Mesa, AZ (US) The Nile Underground 27 MAR 2024 Los Angeles, CA (US) Resident 28 MAR 2024 Palmdale, CA (US) Transplants Brewing 29 MAR 2024 San Diego, CA (US) Brick By Brick 30 MAR 2024 Las Vegas, NV (US) The Usual Place 31 MAR 2024 Salt Lake City, UT (US) Aces High Saloon 01 APR 2024 Denver, CO (US) Hi-Dive 03 APR 2024 Chicago, IL (US) Reggies 04 APR 2024 Lakewood, OH (US) The Foundry 05 APR 2024 New Kensington, PA (US) Preserving Underground 06 APR 2024 Rochester, NY (US) Montage Music Hall 07 APR 2024 Brattleboro, VT (US) The Stone Church 09 APR 2024 Cambridge, MA (US) Sonia 10 APR 2024 Portland, ME (US) Geno’s Rock Club 11 APR 2024 Hamden, CT (US) Space Ballroom 12 APR 2024 Brooklyn, NY (US) The Meadows
Every song on HOWLING GIANT‘s sophomore album “Glass Future” tells its own story. Yet even without an overarching concept, all could exist within the same universe. Such crafty lyrical world-building is hardly surprising coming from a group of enthusiastic fantasy and science fiction aficionados. “Glass Future” downright asks to inspire a book or graphic novel, even as it explodes with furious energy and thunderous acrobatics.
Musically, “Glass Future” offers a continuation and evolution of all the elements that made debut album “The Space Between Worlds” (2019) such a success. HOWLING GIANT entice classic metal and hard rock to interact dynamically with spacy, prog-infused passages, desert and psychedelic metal moments, rock organs, catchy hooks, and top everything off with soaring harmonized vocals.
HOWLING GIANT hail from one of the most legendary places for music on earth: Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Despite the city’s reputation for assembly-line pop country, the town called Music City is a place of deep history, where brilliant songwriters and virtuoso session players keep dozens of musical legacies burning bright. Fertile ground, then, for a preeminent fuzz-psych power trio who consciously live in the pocket of that lineage.
Following a trilogy of EPs, “Howling Giant” (2015), “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1” (2016), and “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2” (2017), HOWLING GIANT delivered their debut full-length “The Space between Worlds” in 2019, which to the delight of their rapidly growing following and critics alike more than fulfilled the promise of the early releases.
To bridge the time until their new album, the trio released the “Masamune & Muramasa” split with Sergeant Thunderhoof in 2020 and the “Alteration” EP in 2021, the first releases with bassist Sebastian Baltes, the son of German metal legends ACCEPT’s former bass player Peter Baltes, fully integrated into the band as a co-writer.
HOWLING GIANT take a gargantuan leap forward with “Glass Future” that brings their outstanding musicianship and golden-throated triple vocal attack fully into stride. Nothing to do but try to keep up and enjoy the stunning sonic scenery along the way!
HOWLING GIANT is: Tom Polzine – guitar, vocals Zach Wheeler – drums, vocals Sebastian Baltes – bass, vocals James Sanderson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Karisma Records have inked a deal with Swedish Prog Rockers AGUSA that will see the label re-release the band’s first five studio albums.
AGUSA has been at the forefront of the Swedish Psychedelic Prog scene since the band’s formation in 2013. Based in Malmö, Sweden, AGUSA’s lineup of Simon Ström on bass, Nicolas Difonis on drums, Mikael Ödesjö on guitar, Roman Andrén on keys, and Jenny Puertas on Flute, have appeared live internationally both on the club circuit as well as at a variety of Prog festivals.
They have, over the years, garnered a reputation for their ability to perform meditative soft parts, combined with epic interludes and the occasional trip to a rock hard darkness, all of which provide audiences with an unforgettable live experience.
AGUSA’s sound is one that effortlessly ranges from majestic beauty to violent outbursts. It blends tripped-out psychedelic and progressive rock structures aimed at instilling visions of nature and the cosmos. Whilst dreamlike passages meander into realms of a possibly supernatural or parallel existence. This is instrumental music where the instruments, and the people playing them, communicate directly with the hearts and minds of the listener.
Drawing on influences from Nordic and Latin American folk music, AGUSA’s roots run deep into the ambits of space rock, kraut rock and jazz. Combine these varied aspects with the band’s traditional foundation, and you get a group of musicians who interpret things their own way, and, whilst AGUSA’s music takes you back to the 70s, it is, at the same time, something new and unexplored. It is the sound of a band that has forged a strong musical identity for itself. One that is unmistakably its own.
The five albums that will be released on Karisma Records are HÖGTID (2014), TVÅ (2015), AGUSA (2017), EN ANNAN VÄRLD (2021) and PRIMA MATERIA (2023). More details to follow.
Of their upcoming collaboration with Karisma Records, AGUSA had this to say:
Karisma is the most interesting and ambitious record label for progressive rock music in Scandinavia right now. We are happy and proud to join their roster of talented artists and bands. Great things ahead. Hold on to your hats!
Step into the realm of epic storytelling and thunderous anthems with REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS as they unleash the electrifying lyric video for “Holy Mountain (Helgafjell)” – a masterful fusion of metal might and mythic tales now storming the gates of YouTube!
This isn’t just another track; it’s a voyage into the heart of Norse legends, where the valor of fallen warriors echoes eternally. “Holy Mountain (Helgafjell)” stands as a monumental piece in the band’s eagerly awaited album, “Holy Mountain,” set to erupt from the Wormholedeath label. Prepare for an album that promises not just songs, but an odyssey of sonic grandeur and mythological splendor.
With “Holy Mountain (Helgafjell),” Ren Marabou and The Berserkers invite you to honor the legacy of a warrior whose spirit ascends the mythical Helgafjell, where heroes find their eternal rest. Through mesmerizing melodies and the roar of metal, the band crafts a realm where the ancient and the immortal blend, offering listeners a passage to a world where the echoes of the noble dead shape the songs of the living.
Watch the lyric video below.
Dare to journey with them as they chart a course through sorrow and reverence, with every chord and chorus forging the saga of those who walk the line between history and legend. This is not just music; it’s an expedition into the soul of mythology, powered by the fierce heart of metal. Join Ren Marabou and The Berserkers as they carve their names into the annals of time with “Holy Mountain (Helgafjell).” Witness the video that brings their audacious anthem to life and feel the pulse of age-old tales reborn!
“Helgafjell,” The Sacred Peak, isn’t just an album; it’s a tribute, a myth, a journey through time and legend. Every track in this album is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, drawing inspiration from the depths of Norse Mythology, with an unwavering commitment to historical accuracy and mythological authenticity. “Helgafjell” is a soul-stirring tribute to Ren’s Father, Micka, who passed away in September 2022. It delves into themes of Life, Death, and the Norse Mythology Afterlife. The track “Holy Mountain” is a powerful homage to Ren’s Dad, a true warrior with a lion’s heart, now residing in the glorious Norse Afterlife, ‘The Holy Mountain’ – a place of eternal bliss for the righteous.
Every aspect of the album, from its evocative artwork by the talented Terence McCann of Blackdog Graphic Design to the captivating photography of Kathleen Curran, has been woven together with precision and passion. Ren Marabou himself has masterfully orchestrated the recording, mixing, and mastering of all tracks at Skåld Studios, ensuring that each note resonates with the spirit of the Norse legends.
The album ‘Helgafjell’ features an epic tracklist that reads like a saga:
Just recently REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS announced their Summer & Fall tour in Ireland, celebrating Their Latest Saga, the Album “Helgafjell”, Dropping March 29th via Wormholedeath Records – Witness the Legend Live!
The band stated: “Heathen Tribe, we are excited to announce our Irish tour to promote our upcoming album ‘Helgafjell (Holy Mountain)’. We will be joined on the tour with our Brothers in String Cut Puppets and Expedition. We are also delighted to have our good friends joining us at certain shows, @The Spudguns, Shock Sorrow, Rac’s Roll and Stanton’s Grave with more tba 🛡️⚔️ We can’t wait to hit the road and hang out with all our Heathen Tribe Brothers and Sisters, Skål 🪧⚡️”
June 8th – Sally Longs Galway June 14th – Pharmacia Limerick – in association with A.L.M Promotions July 13th – McHughs Venue, Drogheda September 14th – Fred Zeppelins, Cork October 12th – Smiddy’s/The Stables Venue, Mullingar November – tbc December 7th – Sandinos Bar/Club, Derry for Yuleblót Celebration.
Tickets, event pages and show details coming soon 🤘🏻🔥
REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are:
Ren Marabou (Vocals and Guitar)
Terence McCann (Drums)
Michael Casserly (Bass)
Hailing from the mystical landscapes of Co.Donegal, Ireland, REN MARABOU AND THE BERSERKERS are more than a band; they are a force of nature, blending the power of Viking Metal/Norse Pagan Rock with high-energy performances and anthemic melodies. With endorsements from Cassidy Guitars, Skull Strings, Iron Age Guitar Accessories, and Blackstar, and serving as Ambassadors for Ulster Mead Co., these warriors are unstoppable. Managed by the astute minds at Split Screen Management, the band has already made waves with their album ‘Tales Of Rune’ under United Music Mafia. And after touring across Scandinavia with the likes of VADER and HATE, they are now ready to conquer new realms with Wormholedeath. 2023 was just the beginning of their saga, as they recorded ‘Helgafjell’ and stormed stages across Ireland, sharing their powerful music and stories. And 2024? It’s going to be legendary, with RMATB embarking on a tour across the UK and Europe to celebrate the release of their new album. Keep your eyes on their social media for the upcoming dates!
If you’re a fan of mythology, electrifying Norse tales, and rock-metal powerhouses, then Marabou and The Berserkers are your ultimate musical calling! Dive into the world of Ren Marabou and The Berserkers – where every chord strikes like thunder, and each lyric tells a tale as old as the gods themselves. Get ready to be part of a thrilling, mythological adventure with a modern metal twist. This isn’t just music; it’s a legendary experience! Join the journey, feel the power, and let the saga of ‘Helgafjell’ resonate with your warrior spirit. The stage is set, the legends await – are you ready to join the ranks of the Berserkers?
Sweden’s HORNDAL has today announced they’ll be releasing their third album, titled Head Hammer Man, on April 5 via Prosthetic Records. Alongside the album announcement HORNDAL has shared the lead single and music video, Blacklisted, which premiered via Swedenrock Magazine. On the self-proclaimed rusty metal band’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. The captivating tale of Andresson will also see a book written by HORNDAL to accompany the album – with further details to be revealed.
Speaking on the album announcement, HORNDAL comments: “This is by far our our most ambitious album, both musically and lyrically. We started with two questions: 1. Can you make a metal album with sounds inspired by 60’s jazz drummers? Apparently! 2. Can that album fit the untold story about when events in our rusted hometown almost started a civil war in Sweden? No, you have to write a book too. So we did.”
Of Blacklisted, the band adds: “When the violent Great Strike in 1909 was over, our unsung hero had managed to save his fellow workers jobs and livelihood. But not his own. He was blacklisted all over Sweden and was forced into exile. He fled over the Atlantic with his wife and young children. The music is as heavy and bleak as the lyrics. Even though there is a riff stolen from Sparks in there. You gotta love Sparks.”
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 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.
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
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