VERIKALPA Release Video for First Single ‘Arvon Tuomari’

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Extreme folk metallers VERIKALPA have released a video for ‘Arvon Tuomari’, first single taken from the new album ‘Tuomio’ to be released on April 19th via Scarlet Records.

‘Tuomio’ is the most accessible record ever in Verikalpa’s discography, and yet another intense and aggressive display of power. 

The new album of the Finnish alcoholic trolls showcases an exceptional guitar work and a pristine production, enhancing the majestic melodies for which they are known for and taking their songwriting to the next level. 

Lyrically-wise, this is a mixed bag of fictional stories about drinking, partying, fighting, and of course a bunch of crazy Finnish folklore creatures setting up the stage. 

A very fun and easy collection of songs & tales to listen to, alongside rivers of beer and weird Northern liquors!

‘Tuomio’ tracklist:

  1. Arvon Tuomari
  2. Laulava Vainaja
  3. Noijan Sauna
  4. Sammalsynti
  5. Tuhkakruunu
  6. Tulimerten Taa
  7. Hakkaa Hakkaa
  8. Maat Hauraan Hautaa
  9. Eksyneet
  10. Veritonttu
  11. Kaunan Valta
  12. Tuomio
  • fourth album for the unstoppable extreme folk metal armada
  • distinctive Finnish sound and lyrics with twists from other metal genres complementing each other
  • produced, mixed and mastered by Pasi Kauppinen (Sonata Arctica) at Studio 57
  • cover & artwork by Alvaro Valverde/AV Art Ilustracion (Unanimated, Night Crowned, Drown In Sulphur)
  • FFO: Korpiklaani, Alestorm, Turisas, Trollfest, Eluveitie and Finntroll

VERIKALPA:
Jani Ikonen – vocals
Sami Ikonen – guitar
Janne Niva – guitar
Jussi Sauvola – keyboards
Sami Knuutinen – bass
Jari Huttunen – drums 

Jeff Rouse’s THE GEMINI AFFAIR Release New Single ‘But You Keep Drowning’

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Jeff Rouse’s Dark, Post-Punk Project THE GEMINI AFFAIR drop new single, “But You Keep Drowning.” Said Rouse, “Immerse yourself in the new song by The Gemini Affair, where modern melodies intertwine with dark new vibes, evoking a mysterious and captivating sonic journey.”

Described as “The Cult meet The Cure in a back alley Seattle street fight!,” The Gemini Affair have received strong praise from Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, Buckcherry’s Josh Todd and radio stations like KJR 950 AM and KISW 99.9 FM, The Gemini Affair have a new six-song EP To… cut, mixed and mastered for fans, and set for release from G4L Records. Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready debuted the EP’s first single, “You’re Perfect,” on his boutique vinyl record label Hockeytalkter, and on Sirius XM Radio Pearl Jam Channel. All songs and upcoming EP To… are being released digitally by G4L Records.

“But You Keep Drowning” Stream HERE

What They’re Saying:

“The members of Seattle’s The Gemini Affair are not only incredible musicians, but they are dear friends of mine. I’ve been fortunate to share the stage with Jeff Rouse & Keith Ash countless times, and I’m stoked to release a single with them!” ~ Mike McCready, Pearl Jam

“Jeff worked very hard to find his sound on this brilliant record. The confluence of his post-punk heroes ‘The Cure” and ‘ Killing Joke’, mixed with the straight-up rock n roll motherfucker that he is, makes for the really godamn epic ‘Gemini.” ~ Duff McKagan, Guns N’ Roses/ Loaded

“I love the melodies and the EP’s interesting take on the concept kept me totally engaged!” ~ Josh Todd, Buckcherry

The Gemini Affair are a Seattle based band founded by Jeff Rouse. Members include: Jeff Rouse: Vocals, Guitar (Member of Duff McKagan’s Loaded, Alien Crime Syndicate, Fozzy, Vendetta Red) — Keith Ash: Bass (Star Anna, Guessing Game) — Donn Gunn: Drums (Death Cab for Cutie, Peter Frampton, Soundgarden, King Crimson) — Ryan Waters: Guitar (Sade, Heart, Liv Warfield) — Davey French: Guitar (Everclear).

The Gemini Affair Online: Spotify – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – BandCamp

UP IN SMOKE FESTIVAL Announces PENTAGRAM, TRUCKFIGHTERS, MONOLORD & Many More Bands for 2024 Edition

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Sound Of Liberation has revealed the first band names for the upcoming, 10th Anniversary edition of UP IN SMOKE FESTIVAL, taking place between October 4 – 6, 2024 at Konzertfabrik Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland!

Don’t miss PENTAGRAM at their last Swiss show ever, headbang with Swedish fuzz rock overlords TRUCKFIGHTERS, be doomed with MONOLORD, and get ready for many more first-class acts such as heavy groove masters GREENLEAF, LOWRIDER, Norwegian desert rockers SLOMOSA among many more!

The eclectic line-up of UP IN SMOKE FESTIVAL 2024 reads as follows, with more bands to be announced soon:

Hard tickets are now available via https://sol-records.com/products/up-in-smoke-2024-festival-hardticket, to grab an online ticket, visit: https://www.sol-tickets.com/produkte

www.upinsmoke.de
www.facebook.com/events/2388546538016336
www.instagram.com/soundofliberation
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SOL NEGATE Unveils ‘A Mind That Bleeds’ Lyric Video

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Sol Negate, the brainchild of composer and guitarist Edoardo Curatolo, is thrilled to present the lyric video for the track “A Mind That Bleeds”. The song is a standout from their concept album “On the Verge of Dreaming Again”, which is set to be re-released on March 8, 2024, via Wormholedeath.

“A Mind That Bleeds” takes listeners on a profound journey into the heart of human existence. The lyrics pose the timeless question, “Who am I?” and delve into the complexities of self-identity within societal constructs. The track is a testament to Sol Negate’s ability to blend symphonic elements with progressive death metal, creating a unique soundscape that is both intense and thought-provoking.

Sol Negate, a symphonic progressive death metal band formed by Edoardo Curatolo in Seattle, combines classical composition with modern instruments, influenced by progressive rock/metal, classical music, and extreme metal. Their music is both symphonic and heavy, departing from traditional structures, and aiming to create a unique musical experience. In 2023, their debut album “On the Verge of Dreaming Again” challenged the boundaries of progressive death metal, featuring contributions from drummer Sebastian Lanser and vocalist Riley McShane.

“On the Verge of Dreaming Again” is a concept album about death and dreams. It is the journey your mind takes as you die, reliving moments of the life you had flashing through your mind’s eye, and how you experience that fall into death. Each track moves over time, how innocuous experiences can mark and combine, how your perception of events can haunt you, and how one may reflect upon that at the moment of death.
It was made to be experienced from front to back, late in the evening, with some headphones… I hope it can provide a personal experience that grows with each listen.

Edoardo composed, recorded, and produced everything other than drums and vocals; the band worked with Sebastian Lanser (Obsidious, ex-Obscura) for drums, Riley McShane for vocals (Continuum, ex-Allegaeon), and the great Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio for mixing/mastering.

For more information about Sol Negate, please visit :

www.solnegate.com
solnegate.bandcamp.com
www.instagram.com/solnegate
www.facebook.com/solnegate
www.youtube.com/@solnegate
tinyurl.com/SpotifySolNegate

WHOM GODS DESTROY Reveal Second Single + Video ‘Over Again’ from Upcoming Debut Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 14, 2024
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WHOM GODS DESTROY, the formidable new progressive metal group formed by keyboardist Derek Sherinian, guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal, and vocalist Dino Jelusick, along with the potent rhythm section of bassist Yas Nomura and drummer Bruno Valverde, will be releasing their debut album “Insanium” on March 15th, 2024 worldwide via InsideOutMusic.    

A second single off “Insanium” has been released and you can check out the track “Over Again” in a video directed and created by Wayne Joyner below.

The album’s pre-order is available here!

BIG BIG TRAIN Launch Video for ‘Love Is The Light’, Announce New Tour Dates

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The award-winning progressive rock band Big Big Train will release their 15th studio album ‘The Likes Of Us’ on 1st March 2024. Today, on Valentine’s Day, the band are pleased to reveal the video for ‘Love Is The Light’, filmed in May 2023 during their time recording the album in Trieste, Italy.

Watch the Tim Sidwell-directed video below.

Pre-order now here: https://bigbigtrain.lnk.to/TheLikesOfUs

The band have also just announced UK & European tour dates for September/October 2024. The full list of dates is below:
17th September – Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, UK
18th September – The Riverfront, Newport, UK
19th September – Playhouse Theatre, Whitley Bay, UK
21st September – Queens Hall, Edinburgh, UK
22nd September – Palace Theatre, Newark, UK
24th September – Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes, UK
25th September – The Stoller Hall, Manchester, UK
27th September – Stadthalle, Weinheim, Germany
28th September – Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
29th September – Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Netherlands
1st October – Cosmopolite, Oslo, Norway
2nd October – Viften, Copenhagen, Denmark

The band will also perform for the first ever time in the USA in March 2024, including an appearance on Cruise To The Edge. The full list of shows can be found below:

1st March – Sweetwater Performance Theatre, Fort Wayne, Indiana (sold out)
2nd March – Rivoli Theater at the Williams Center, Rutherford, New Jersey
3rd March – Rivoli Theater at the Williams Center, Rutherford, New Jersey
5th March – Regent Theatre, Arlington (Boston), Massachusetts
6th March – Electric City, Buffalo, New York
8th-13th March – Cruise To The Edge (sold out)

The band have also confirmed two summer 2024 festival appearances at the final Night of the Prog Festival in Germany on 21st July, and Cropredy Festival in the UK on 9th August. 

Ticket links for all shows are at www.bigbigtrain.com/live