LUTHARO Release New Single ‘Creating A King’, Add More Tour Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 18, 2024
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In an electrifying surge of metal mastery, LUTHARO proudly presents their latest musical conquest, “Creating A King,” now available worldwide. This release marks the final single leading up to the much-anticipated album, Chasing Euphoria, set to captivate audiences on March 15th, under the banner of Atomic Fire Records.

Vocalist Krista Shipperbottom enthuses, “Straighten your crown and sit comfortably on your throne because our new single “Creating a King” will have you at the edge of your seat. It’s jam packed with soaring leads, racing drums and did we mention a damn catchy chorus?! This song may seem as though it has emerged from a fairytale land but is more than meets the eye. With its main lesson being “knowing your worth and not letting anyone take your power away from you” this song strives to build strength and confidence within people so they can conquer whatever life throws their way!“

With “Creating A King,” LUTHARO not only sets the stage for Chasing Euphoria but also reaffirms their status as titans of the metal genre. This single serves as a testament to the band’s evolution, showcasing their ability to blend ferocious musicianship with meaningful messages that resonate with their fans and beyond. Pre-orders for Chasing Euphoria are available HERE.

In celebration of their new album, LUTHARO is hosting an exclusive release show on March 15, 2024, at the Corktown Pub (Upstairs) in Hamilton, ON, Canada, followed by two newly announced headlining shows in Lakewood, OH (March 16) and Cincinnati, OH (March 17). Tickets are available HERE.

Adding to the excitement, LUTHARO is set to embark on a monumental tour across America, starting on March 22 in Cape Coral, Florida. Titled “All Hell’s Breaking Loose Across America,” the tour will show LUTHARO supporting legendary band RAVEN, with LUTHARO delivering their signature high-octane performance. The tour is in support of their eagerly anticipated album Chasing Euphoria.

LUTHARO’s unique blend of power and melody, combined with raw energy, makes them one of the most exciting acts in the metal scene today. The band will perform songs from Chasing Euphoria, showcasing their evolution and artistic depth.

The tour, with more than a month of relentless energy and unforgettable performances, will culminate in Pompano Beach, Florida, on May 4th. WICKED will join on select dates, promising each concert to be an extraordinary experience for metal fans.

LUTHARO Live:

  • 03/15/2024 CA Hamilton, ON – Corktown Pub (Upstairs) [TICKETS]
  • 03/16/2024 US Lakewood, OH – The Foundry [TICKETS]
  • 03/17/2024 US Cincinnati, OH – Legends Bar & Venue [TICKETS]

All Hell’s Breaking Loose Across America« w/ RAVEN, VICIOUS RUMORS, WICKED Presented by Tone Deaf Touring, GLM Artists, Silver Lining Music, Steamhammer & Global Rock Records:

  • 03/22/2024 US Cape Coral, FL – Nice Guys* [TICKETS]
  • 03/23/2024 US Panama City, FL – Mosey’s Downtown* [TICKETS AT DOOR]
  • 03/24/2024 US New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall [TICKETS]
  • 03/29/2024 US Austin, TX – The Lost Well [TICKETS]
  • 03/30/2024 US San Antonio, TX – Fitzgerald’s [TICKETS]
  • 04/01/2024 US Phoenix, AZ – Exit Live [TICKETS]
  • 04/02/2024 US West Hollywood, CA – Whisky a Go-Go [TICKETS]
  • 04/03/2024 US San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge [TICKETS]
  • 04/05/2024 US Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre* [TICKETS]
  • 04/06/2024 CA Vancouver, BC – The Wise Hall* [TICKETS]
  • 04/07/2024 US Seattle, WA – Substation* [TICKETS]
  • 04/08/2024 US Boise, ID – The Shredder* [TICKET INFO COMING SOON]
  • 04/09/2024 US Salt Lake City, UT – Aces High Saloon* [TICKET INFO COMING SOON]
  • 04/11/2024 US Denver, CO – Marquis Theater* [TICKETS]
  • 04/12/2024 US Rapid City, SD – Creative Arts Building* [TICKETS]
  • 04/13/2024 US Lincoln, NE – Cosmic Eye* [TICKETS]
  • 04/14/2024 US Chicago, IL – Reggies [TICKETS]
  • 04/17/2024 US Louisville, KY – Portal* [TICKET INFO COMING SOON]
  • 04/18/2024 US Detroit, MI – Sanctuary* [TICKETS]
  • 04/20/2024 CA Toronto, ON – The Hard Luck Bar [TICKETS]
  • 04/21/2024 US Rochester, NY – Bug Jar [TICKETS]
  • 04/22/2024 CA Ottawa, ON – The Rainbow Bistro* [TICKETS]
  • 04/23/2024 CA Québec City, QC – La Source de la Martinière* [TICKETS]
  • 04/24/2024 CA Montréal, QC – Piranha Bar* [TICKETS]
  • 04/25/2024 US Sayreville, NL – Starland Ballroom [TICKETS]
  • 04/26/2024 US Providence, RI – Alchemy* [TICKETS]
  • 04/27/2024 US New Hope, PA – John & Peter’s* [TICKETS]
  • 04/29/2024 US Baltimore, MD – Metro Baltimore [TICKETS]
  • 04/30/2024 US Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre* [TICKETS]
  • 05/04/2024 US Pompano Beach, FL – Piper’s Pub [TICKETS]

More from LUTHARO:

Melodic metal outfit LUTHARO returns with a cacophony of all that is metal! The Canadian metallers bring forth their signature mixture of traditional heavy metal, melodic death metal, thrash metal and more on their latest effort, Chasing Euphoria, the follow-up to their critically lauded debut full-length Hiraeth. Due out March 15th 2024 via Atomic Fire Records, Chasing Euphoria is as destructive and violent as it is soaring and captivating. Pre-orders are available HERE.

Chasing Euphoria features dynamic production from Lasse Lammert of LSD Studios (ALESTORM, GLORYHAMMER, WIND ROSE, SVARTSOT & more!) and striking cover art from Niklas Sundin (ARCH ENEMY, DARK TRANQUILLITY, DELAIN, & more!), with orchestral arrangements from Elliot Vernon (ALESTORM).

Chasing Euphoria will be available in various formats, including CD-digipak, 1LP in different colors (red-transparent/blue/white for EU and US, pink/blue as a band shop exclusive), and digital formats.

More From Chasing Euphoria:

  • “Ruthless Bloodline” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here
  • “Born To Ride” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here
  • “Time To Rise” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here
  • “Reaper’s Call” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here

Chasing Euphoria Tracklist: 

  1. Gates of Enchantment    
  2. Reaper’s Call    
  3. Ruthless Bloodline    
  4. Time to Rise    
  5. Born to Ride    
  6. Bonded to the Blade    
  7. Chasing Euphoria    
  8. Creating a King    
  9. Strong Enough to Fall    
  10. Paradise or Parasite    
  11. Freedom of the Night

Lutharo Is:
Krista Shipperbottom – Vocals
Victor Bucur – Guitars, backing vocals
Chris Pacey – Bass
Cory Hofing – Drums
Jeff Wilson – Guitar (Live)

Connect with Lutharo HERE or at one of the links below:
Bandcamp: https://lutharoband.bandcamp.com/album/hiraeth
Website: https://www.lutharo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LutharoOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lutharo_official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lutharoband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/38RQwSDbSq8ztizimX2vYp
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LutharoOfficial
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lutharo_official

BLAZE BAYLEY Recalls Experience Opening for Iron Maiden on ‘No Prayer for The Dying Tour’ in U.K. w/ Wolfsbane

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Canada’s The Metal Voice recently interviewed Ex-Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley

In the chat Blaze talked about his new studio ”CIRCLE OF STONE’ that will be released on Feb 23, 2024.

Blaze Bayley also talks about opening for Iron Maiden on the ‘No prayer for the dying’ tour in U.K. w/ Wolfsbane.

In Blaze’s own words the ‘Circle of Stone’ album is a work of 2 halves…
“Side one comprises six unconnected songs that describe human frailty, resilience, courage, and gratitude. Can you look to yourself for answers? Can you fight against all the odds to take your future in your own hand, or do you accept the fate that other people tell you is what you deserve? Believe in yourself. You can survive the knocks, defeats and disappointments of your life and come back stronger. That is the hope we hold in our first six songs.”
Blaze continues… “Side two contains six connected songs that tell the story of our forgotten tribe; a search for the truth in the heart of the circle of tall stones. Seeking the mystical portal, whilst the ancestors call to you in dreams, you have denied them. They demand vengeance and reckoning but you are a selfish, materialistic coward, and you have avoided the true path of your future. You must find a way to become selfless and courageous to lead our tribe back to the homeland of our ancestors. This is the journey described by the six songs of side two.”

When asked what his experience was like
“That was just the best thing I ever did. It was incredible. My dreams were coming true and I was asked to be part of the Iron Maiden football team. So I actually played for the Maiden football team. So it was fantastic man. You’re playing football on the days off, oh it’s just it was incredible. I think it was 33 sold out UK shows, it was the last time they ever played theaters in the UK. It was a fantastic.”

When asked if it  even crossed mind at the time if one day he would be fronting Iron Maiden
“No, no I I felt like my voice was so different to Bruce (Dickinson). But you know what the confidence of those guys. I would push it a little bit more every night. We’d always be on time very respectful of the time and said this is the time on, that’s a time off, that’s it. We always made sure that we were good for the time. But I’d see the big side fills the frames with the speakers in and you know I know Bruce climbed up, so I’d have a climb. And I’ll climb up  and you know the lads would egg me on, go on have a go. And I was thinking afterwards I thought I’m going to get right trouble for this? No never said anything. I kept doing it every night and eventually I was standing on top of the things Bruce use to stand on. And Steve Harris come over there one night I thought oh here we go.  And he goes I’ve seen you climbing up there  and he goes it’s nice to have a band that pushes us. Incredible isn’t it? No ego at all.  And that’s why they’re at the top and they deserve to stay at the top because that’s the attitude. It’s like  not that  they’re saying oh no, someone will blow us away they’re going oh we better really get to work because someone is trying to blow us away.”

LION’S SHARE Release New Single And Video ‘Live Forever’

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Swedish heavy metal band LION’S SHARE has made a new song, ‘Live Forever’, available on streaming services and digital service providers.

LION’S SHARE singer Nils Patrik Johansson commented: “This song is truly about how you can stand up for yourself while still being someone who cares for others. It’s something we should all think about in this crazy world.”

LION’S SHARE guitarist LarsChriss adds: “Classic LION’S SHARE heavy metal, blending bone-crushing riffs, powerful vocals, blistering solos, and an anthemic chorus. The song is crafted with endless love for classic heavy metal. Just the way we like it!” 

Spotify ‘Live Forever’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/3G6GQcfBhPKSUJlbdqKiep
Player for ‘Live Forever’ – https://orcd.co/k7k7oq8

In late 2018, LION’S SHARE released a new five-track EP, plus its complete catalog – remastered with new artwork – on streaming services and digital service providers for the first time. The band have since released several more digital singles, some of which will and some of which won’t end up on the forthcoming full-length album.

Both Johansson and Chriss remark that they have always worked very well together, and at this point it feels the most natural to keep LION’S SHARE as a duo, with friends helping out wherever needed.

The LION’S SHARE catalog features appearances by members and ex-members of KISS, MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, HAMMERFALL, SYMPHONY X, CHIMAIRA, THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CANDLEMASS, etc. 

Mixers include top engineers such as Jens Bogren (ARCH ENEMY, OPETH, SYMPHONY X, AMON AMARTH) – Niklas Flyckt (one-time Grammy Award winner and four-time nominee) and Ronny Lahti (ROXETTE, EUROPE, Glenn Hughes).

LION’S SHARE has toured with bands like MOTÖRHEAD, MANOWAR, DIO, SAXON, ICED EARTH, NEVERMORE, U.D.O. (ex-ACCEPT), Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER) and has played many of the major rock and metal festivals.

Line-up:
Nils Patrik Johansson – vocals
Lars Chriss – guitar
Andy Loos – bass
Nils Fredrik Johansson – drums
Anuviel – keyboard

Follow LION’S SHARE on:

http://www.lionsshare.org
https://lionsshare.bandcamp.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yIytMmJ2tx30YdMAMkDSo
http://www.facebook.com/lionsshareband
http://www.youtube.com/lionsshare
https://www.instagram.com/lions_share_band

BROWBEAT Share New Single ‘Empire on Fire’

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One year after the release of “The Showdown” EP, Italian metallic hardcore institution BROWBEAT are back with their brand new album “Unbreakable”, which will be released on March 22nd 2024 via Time To Kill Records.

Whilst fans wait for its release, the band has today debuted the second single taken from the album. Stream “Empire on Fire” at THIS LOCATION.

The first single “The Real Face” is still available HERE.

Tracklist:

01. The Misers
02. The Real Face
03. Empire On Fire
04. Condemned To Fear
05. Loud Voices
06. The Slothful
07. The Call Of Falldown
08. Disconnection
09. Hold It Down (Madball Cover)

Pre orders:
https://browbeathc.bandcamp.com/album/unbreakable
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/browbeat

Based in a small town near Modena (Italy),BROWBEAT formed in early 1998 from the ashes of local hardcore and metal bands with the intention to create the most intense music possible fusing angst, heaviness and aggressive vocals.

Just after few months the band signs with top independent Italian label Vacation House Records and in May 1999 BROWBEAT starts the recording sessions for the debut album “No Salvation” (VH041) – out in April 2000. “A monument engraved on marble..” (Rumore Magazine), “..every sonorous portion is a hammer blow on the listener back causing multiple breaks..” (Psycho! Magazine). The record is unleashed to unanimous critical acclaim by the Italian press and the band is announced as one of the best acts in Italy. But it’s on the stage, when BROWBEAT starts touring all over Italy playing several headlining runs, where the band conquers the audience with powerful and enraged performances involving people in fearsome energy shows.

With the band writing new stuff, BROWBEAT gets in touch with British top-grade producer Dave Chang (Stampin’ Ground, Earthtone9) and in August 2002 the band heads into the studio to start the recordings of the second album “Audioviolence” (CSK017). The record is the synthesis of the band evolution blending haunting melodies, raged rapped vocal parts, throatripping growls, edged new school guitar riffs, paying also attention to the modern sounds of New Metal scene without loosing the sight of BROWBEAT roots. Chang captures the feelings and the attitude of the band and the result is due not only to the recording process but to Chang emotional involvement as well.

In late 2002 British Casket Music/Copro Records gets in touch with BROWBEAT and in January 2003 the band flies to UK to ink a worldwide deal for the second album release “Audioviolence” (CSK017) out in April 2003. BROWBEAT toured Europe extensively both headlining and as support, like the UK tour with Skindred. They also supported with 50+ shows and countless other appearances with hardcore legends RAW POWER. In 2017, BROWBEAT announced their return after disbanding 10 years earlier, releasing the new album “Remove the Control”. After the reunion the band played with Slapshot, First Blood, Sheer Terror, and in other headlining shows.

During the pandemic, the band begins writing new material and enters the studio to record “The Showdown”, a self-produced five-track EP released in January 2022.

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https://browbeathc.bandcamp.com/

SCANNER to Reissue Second Album “Terminal Earth” on Vinyl on April 26th

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ROAR! Rock of Angels Records in collaboration with Pottmortem Records proudly announces the reissue of SCANNER’s second full-length album “Terminal Earth” on limited to 400 copies blue transparent vinyl! A long overdue reissue of this timeless classic, a vinyl version that coincides with the album’s 35th anniversary of its original release back in 1989! A real fan edition! With the last reissue on vinyl having been released back in 2016, this long out-of-print masterpiece finally available on vinyl again!

Pre-order here: https://roar.gr/smartlinks/scanner-terminal-earth/

TRACK LIST “Terminal Earth”:

SIDE A:

  1. The Law
  2. Not Alone
  3. Wonder
  4. Buy or Die
  5. Telemania
  6. Touch the Light

SIDE B:

  1. Terminal Earth
  2. From the Dust of Ages
  3. The Challenge
  4. L.A.D.Y.

Official Site: https://www.scanner4u.de/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scanner.Heavy.Metal.Band

PESTILENGTH Stream New “Solar Clorex” Album, Out Now

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Emerging from the fertile Spanish extreme music scene, corrosive Death Metal duo PESTILENGTH have been a distinctive presence since they formed in 2018. The band’s third opus, “Solar Clorex,” is a subterranean listening experience of deep, dark and devastating grandeur. The album is now officially available and can be streamed across all digital platforms.

Discover it below:

Mastermind M. describes “Solar Clorex” and its artistic concept:

“We are guided by certain rituals or perspectives on how to craft such an album. “Basom Gryphos” was monstruous yet tamed at times. “Solar Clorex” shows different behaviors but they entangle vividly. We are not an easy listening band. We, ourselves, are also listeners and we focus on albums we like concerning their expressions and utterance. I personally always look at the global frame of the album, it’s totality. In this way, an album makes sense. You could isolate songs but that does not work with my comprehension of Art, craft, and effort.“

The metal press has awarded “Solar Clorex” with praise:

““Solar Clorex” takes chances […]. Any time a band writes an album that makes you think it is haunted by chaos then you know they are onto something great.” (Ghost Cult Mag)

““Solar Clorex” is an oppressive monster of grim ugliness. Its atmospheric brutality is matched only by its murderous delivery, scouring the listener with caustic daemonic sounds and feelings.” (Wonderboxmetal)

“[…] yield to the mind-flaying “corrosive Death Metal” swinging lower than a boss-eyed pugilist.” (Invisible Oranges)

“It’s energetic, thunderously heavy, and maddeningly caustic, with more brutal and human elements adding to the fray.” (Angry Metal Guy)

“Solar Clorex” is released via CD, vinyl and digital formats – alongside merchandising – via Debemur Morti Productions. Orders are possible via the label’s EU, US (no merch) and Bandcamp shops.

In early 2018 the anonymous duo PESTILENGTH emerged from the Basque Country with a twisted, contemporary-yet-classic style of extremity which they called ‘corrosive Death Metal’.

After a well-received series of demos and singles, in 2020 the band released first full-length, “Eilatik”, described by No Clean Singing webzine as: “…absolutely vicious at all times. It rips and tears in a frenzy, and pounds without mercy or remorse.”

By the end of 2020, the band had received worldwide attention among labels, blogs, and musicians. Additional EP “Apore Flesh” was enthusiastically praised by LEVIATHAN’s Jef Whitehead for reaching “… far beyond the world of copycats of the ‘underground'” in “khaotick shards of thought-provoking metalz of dementia”. A split with Mexican band REVERENCE TO PAROXYSM had followed soon afterwards the same year.

In August 2021, PESTILENGTH’s monstrous sophomore album “Basom Gryphos” was unleashed to widespread critical acclaim. The album contained eight new songs whose cerebral slithering brutality was mirrored in the striking cover art by Namurian Visions.

In 2023 the band inked a deal with Debemur Morti Productions for the release of their new next-level third album “Solar Clorex”.