Ascension is Eldermoon’s new single and it deals with the moment when the human mind reaches a new level and its existence merges with a higher plane, where themes like our goals, fears, and connections are questioned.
Eldermoon are a melodic death metal Brazilian band characterized by crossing the paths of heavy metal and metalcore. Vocals, ranging from guttural to melodic mix with music highlighting bass and drums with insane, wild riffs.
The track is taken from the forthcoming album, Egregora, released via Sliptrick Records later in the year.
GRAMMY®-nominated musical activists, FEVER 333 have released a new single, “READY ROCK”, streaming today at all DSPs. Cover Artwork by Darren Craig.
With this month (February) being Black History Month, “READY ROCK” pays homage to black artists of the past that unequivocally built rock n’ roll into what it is today. FEVER bring light to the lineage of iconic rock sounds and sonics that have often gone uncredited to their proper black creators, with the assertion, Rock Music is Black Music.
“READY ROCK” was produced by FEVER 333, with co-production from the GRAMMY® Award-winning Beach Noise (Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem) together with GLASSJAW’s Justin Beck.
“READY ROCK” is an initial taster of FEVER’s upcoming 2nd studio album set to arrive later this year, as well as being the first new music since their 2023 single, ‘$WING’. The hotly anticipated collection will arrive via their own 333Wreckords Crew label, via an exclusive collaboration with Century Media.
FEVER 333 recently kicked off their latest series of UK ‘functions’, as special guests to ENTER SHIRKARI. The run began at Leeds’ First Direct Arena and culminates tomorrow night at London’s OVO Arena Wembley (see remaining tour itinerary below).
Jason Butler is joined in FEVER 333 by drummer Thomas Pridgen (THE MARS VOLTA, THUNDERCAT, TRASH TALK), viral sensation bassist April Kae, and guitarist Brandon Davis. Their supercharged live show is the stuff of legend, with the four musicians captivating audiences internationally with their energetic stagecraft and unique sound. Summer 2023 saw them wow crowds at numerous festivals around the globe, including the UK’s Download Festival, Hellfest France, Las Vegas’ Sick New World and Germany’s Rock Am Ring/Im Park.
Explicitly devoted to a revolutionary cause and delivering aggressive advocacy through their molotov cocktail of punk, hip-hop, and thrash, FEVER 333’s activism serves as a banner for their continued focus on community, charity, and change.
FEVER 333 ON TOUR (w/ Enter Shikari), remaining shows
FEBRUARY Sat 17 – LONDON – OVO Arena Wembley Mon 19 – BRUSSELS – Ancienne Belgique Wed 21 – PARIS – Le Bataclan Fri 23 – AMSTERDAM – AFAS Live Sat 24 – COLOGNE – Palladium Cologne Mon 26 – HAMBURG-NORD – Hamburg Sport Hall Tue 27 – BERLIN – Columbiahalle Wed 28 – MUNICH – Zenith
ACID MAGUS, the fearless experimental rock ensemble hailing from Pretoria, South Africa, is thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, a monumental reworking of two of their original tracks, “Wyrd Syster” and “Rituals” out today via Mongrel Records.
Known for their genre-defying sound, Acid Magus draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of influences, spanning the realms of doom, stoner, punk, psych, and classic rock. Paying homage to rock legends like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, as well as contemporary behemoths like Kyuss and Sleep, the band weaves a sonic tapestry that encapsulates the spirit of rock music across the decades.
The upcoming single, “Curse Of The Wyrd Syster,” is a revisitation of the tracks from Acid Magus’s debut album, also titled “Wyrd Syster.” Originally conceived as a single song, “Wyrd Syster” and “Rituals” were separated for the album release, only to be reunited in a powerful live performance. Now, with the addition of new members Rico on vocals and Bez on guitars, the band has re-recorded the epic track in their current drop C tuning, adding extra layers and new elements to enhance the experience.
The recording process for “Curse Of The Wyrd Syster” maintained Acid Magus’s signature DIY ethos, with a focus on capturing the raw and impassioned energy that defines their live performances. Rico’s vocals, delivered with ease and intensity, showcase the band’s commitment to authenticity. The addition of Bez’s improvised solo and former bassist Jarryd’s synth pads, programmed just before his departure, further elevate the track, creating an immersive and atmospheric journey.
Commenting on the message behind the single, Acid Magus emphasizes that the core theme remains unchanged – “a celebration and reverence for the eternal life symbolized by women.” The band asserts that women should be revered, a sentiment that has resonated since the original release of the tracks.
“Curse Of The Wyrd Syster” not only captures the evolution of Acid Magus’s sound but also serves as a testament to the band’s growth and adaptability. Fans can expect a journey that spans the depths of heavy and soft, slow, and fast, all delivered straight from the heart of Acid Magus.
Get ready for obliteration as DETRAKTOR, the newly risen titans of groove metal, break free from their sonic chains with a groundbreaking new 2-track single that unveils a level of maturity and evolution that will leave fans awe-struck! “Of Gods And Serpents”, featuring tracks “Ancient” and “Cult Of The Silence”, is out now via Massacre Records and available as digital formats on: https://lnk.to/ofgodsandserpents
A video clip for the song “Cult Of The Silence” is now streaming below, taking the listener on a fast-paced explosive discovery. DETRAKTOR doesn’t hold back as they are supported by the aggressive drums of session drummer Dirk’s power. The lyrics are carefully crafted around the topic of a fictitious cult, known as “The Silence”, from the British TV series Doctor Who. The unsettling image of the cult is expressed with fast paced restless evolution of some quality thrashy groove. This song takes the listener through a progressive journey, with soul-stirring melodies pushing the boundaries of what is expected from the groove metal genre.
This musical journey takes the listener on a stirring inner ride, showcasing the band’s growth and newfound depth. Prepare to be surprised, enthralled, and forever changed by the grinding storm that is DETRAKTOR‘s latest offering!
“Of Gods And Serpents” is not just a single; it’s a proclamation of a band at the pinnacle of their craft, ready to conquer new realms of metal, and a declaration of DETRAKTOR‘s evolution. Fans will be captivated by the band’s willingness to experiment, crafting the definition of their genre while retaining the raw energy that has defined their sound. “Ancient” and “Cult Of The Silence” are more than songs, they are a testament to the band’s musical journey, proving that maturity only amplifies the ferocity of true metal!
Single Tracklist:
Ancient
Cult Of The Silence
Single Line-Up: Boris Pavlov – Vocals/Bass Rafael Dobbs – Guitars Björn Vollmer – Guitars Dirk Meyer-Berhorn (Orden Organ) – Session Drummer
DETRAKTOR Live: 03.-04.05.2024 DE Halen – Hell Over Halen Open Air
Filmed at Priory Park Boxing Club, in the West Midlands of England,Metal Hall of Fame inductee Blaze Bayley reveals his 3rd music video & single from the ‘Circle of Stone’ album which is due for release on 23rd February.
Says Blaze… “I wish to thank the guys at Lion Island Media (https://www.lionisland.co.uk/) for their brilliant work shooting & editing the video, & thanks also to Paul at the fantastic Priory Park Boxing Club for allowing me to use the gym as the perfect location for shooting this video & for the guidance given whilst shooting. I also wish to thank my incredible fans for their pre-orders so far & wonderful support & feedback.”
In the video Blaze repeatedly gets up off the canvas, with a nod to the world famous Rocky movies where, as we well know, Sylvester Stallone’s character defiantly keeps getting to his feet.
Mind Reader is the opening track of the new album, whilst the previous two singles were the title track ‘Circle of Stone’ & ‘Rage’.
Following a heart attack early in 2023, Blaze spent most of that year recovering from life-saving quadruple bypass surgery. He returned to the live circuit late in 2023 but really hits the ground running in 2024 having already toured Spain & Ireland, including multiple sold-out shows & critical praise. In addition to promoting the new album, he also celebrates this year the 30th anniversary of when he first joined Iron Maiden in what became a 5 year stint 1994-1999, including worldwide tours & 2 albums ‘The X-Factor’ & ‘Virtual XI’. Those albums have become much more appreciated in recent times, cited by many as the birth of Maiden’s more progressive style.
So it is that Blaze tours a mixture of shows in 2024, with a 30th Anniversary set & a ‘Circle of Stone’ set. For touring details please see the ‘tour’ page at www.blazebayley.net
Cleveland’s favorite filth metal merchants, MIDNIGHT, today unleash “Nuclear Savior.” The latest single comes by way of the band’s forthcoming Hellish Expectations full-length set to drop March 8th on Metal Blade Records.
MIDNIGHT has been slaying the metal/punk underground with their own addictive brand of lust, grime, and sleaze dating back to the band’s inception. Filthy, belligerent, and obnoxious, MIDNIGHT makes music to start fights to. Blabbermouth once lauded a sound that’s, “sleazy and at times a little icky, but is also incredibly catchy,” while Distorted Sound observed, “Part of the reason why MIDNIGHT’s output is so fantastic is that it is supremely digestible. You know exactly what it is you’re going to be subjected to across the next 40-or-so minutes and that is always the audible equivalent of being repeatedly punched in the face by a large man with an anchor tattoo on his hairy forearm.” Invisible Oranges concurred hailing a simple but effective formula of, “maximum riffs, darkness and filth, no bullshit.“
One-man-army, Athenar, has been churning out an ungodly racket, dropping countless demos, splits and EPs for over two decades, and in 2024 he returns with MIDNIGHT‘s sixth full-length, the blackened heavy metal rumblings of Hellish Expectations.
“It’s a knuckle dragger with a fat cutoff,” elaborates Athenar, “Pure testosterone meat. Probably the most concise and straight to the point MIDNIGHT album to date, and all written in a weekend.”
“It’s a song about hitting the restart button,” continues Athenar on “Nuclear Savior.” “Flushing the old world down the toilet and giving the new world a chance. It’s actually a song of peace.”
Watch MIDNIGHT‘s previously released video for first single, “F.O.A.L.,” at THIS LOCATION.
MIDNIGHT Live: 2/24/2024 Poor Kids Mansion – Los Angeles, CA 2/28/2024 The Brightside – Brisbane, AU 2/29/2024 The Basement – Canberra, AU 3/01/2024 Marrickville Bowlo – Sydney, AU 3/02/2024 Flippin The Bird at Singing Bird Studios – Frankston, AU 3/03/2024 Max Watts – Melbourne, AU 3/16/2024 Fiesta Destructo 2024 @ Hotel Vegas – Austin, TX 3/21/2024 Hell’s Heroes – Houston, TX
European Tour 2024 w/ Cyclone, High Command: 4/04/2024 Turock – Essen, DE 4/05/2024 Kulturpalast – Hamburg, DE 4/06/2024 Pumpehuset – Copenhagen, DK 4/07/2024 Roxy – Flensburg, DE 4/08/2024 2Progi – Poznań, PL 4/09/2024 Kamienna12 – Kraków, PL 4/11/2024 Goldgrube – Kassel, DE 4/12/2024 Bastard Club – Osnabrück, DE 4/13/2024 Welcome To Hell – Eindhoven, NL 4/14/2024 De Kreun – Kortrijk, BE 4/16/2024 Rebellion – Manchester, UK 4/17/2024 Anarchy Brew Co – Newcastle, UK 4/18/2024 New Cross Inn – London, UK 4/19/2024 Petit Bain – Paris, FR 4/20/2024 No Playback Festival – Remchingen, DE 4/21/2024 Schlachthaus – Dornbirn, AT 4/23/2024 Gaswerk – Winterthur, CH 4/24/2024 Backstage – Munich, DE 4/25/2024 Viper Room – Vienna, AT 4/26/2024 Underdogs – Prague, CZ 4/27/2024 Lido – Berlin, DE 4/28/2024 Chemiefabrik – Dresden, DE 4/30/2024 Temple – Athens, GR * MIDNIGHT only 5/01/2024 Eightball Club – Thesseloniki, GR * MIDNIGHT only 5/22/2024 Maryland Deathfest Pre-Fest – Baltimore, MD * MIDNIGHT only
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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