Get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with YESTERDAZE‘s latest rock offering. “F.M.K.” is more than a song; it’s a reckoning with shattered love and a mantra to obliterate the memories that lingers after a breakup.
Mixed by the esteemed Adam Noble known for his work with acts like Nothing But Thieves, Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher, Biffy Clyro, “F.M.K.” introduces a relentless opening riff from the get-go.
Vocalist Armann Ingthorson shares insight into the song’s creation, saying, “I wrote F.M.K. right after a breakup. The lyrics draws parallels between a toxic relationship and the game ‘fuck-marry-kill’, and it confronts the feeling that comes with shattered love. All in all its a mantra to kill the memories of a toxic relationship”
For those who say rock is dead, Yesterdaze is here to prove otherwise. Brace yourself for the release of “F.M.K.” on February 14, 2024, as Yesterdaze continues to deliver a potent blend of emotion, energy, and uncompromising musicality.
About Yesterdaze: Yesterdaze is a young and dynamic rock band with an Icelandic vocalist and members from all over Norway. Formed in 2019, their music is a fusion of catchy melodies, relentless riffs, and lyrics that resonate with the complexities of life.
With influences ranging from rock giants like Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Biffy Clyro, to the uncompromising spirit of IDLES, Yesterdaze crafts a sonic experience thats impossible to not like. They quickly became known for their captivating concerts, paving their way through Norways various venues and stages, and in 2021 the band signed with the renowned Norwegian rock and metal label Indie Recordings.
Yesterdaze seamlessly weaves together a sound that is both fresh yet familiar, and their debut EP “Act U All” was released in 2022. Their last two singles “Don’t Bother” and “Know No Better” managed to gain over 100.000 views on YouTube in a short amount of time.
As Yesterdaze now gears up for a new era in their musical journey, their story unfolds with every riff, lyric, and electrifying performance. Keep an eye on them as they continue to carve their path through the rock landscape, promising an exhilarating ride for fans old and new alike. “F.M.K.” is set to release on Valentine’s Day, and is a taste of the bands upcoming debut album “Sentences”.
Yesterdaze is: Armann Ingthorson – Vocals Torje Antonsen – Drums Lars Stray – Bass Øyvind Lunde – Guitar
Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall proudly presents the new music video for the single “What Have You Done?”. Their upcoming fourth full-length album“Sounds Of The Forgotten” will be released on May 31st 2024 via DeathWave Records.
Commenting on the track, the band explains:
“The mood pervading the ‘Sounds Of The Forgotten’ writing sessions was one of frustration and sadness. Already our current decade has seen a disproportionate amount of strife we were barely at the beginning of it. Just as we were starting to see some light at the end of the ‘plague’ then the real bogey that lurks in the shadows showed itself. We take no comfort in that the most devastating virus to plague our civilization this decade is not Covid, it is misinformation.
What Have You Done?
At the beginning of composing the song we had a feeling it was going to be the album’s closing piece. The three movements that carry you through to its musical conclusion mirrored real life for us in a profound way. The song is an ode to despair. A dark reminder that like Icarus we are all fallible and prone to misdeeds. Hopefully that light at the end of the tunnel we thought we were seeing can make its way to us and shine a light into a brighter future.”
Get ready for ALESTORM’s new single, “Voyage of the Dead Marauder” – the title track of their new EP out March 22, 2023 via Napalm Records. It’s an accelerating anthem featuring an appearance from returning guest favorite Patty Gurdy, giving the track some extra spice with a hurdy-gurdy performance and captivating vocals. The new EP is the successor to ALESTORM’s epic seventh studio album, Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum, which debuted at #7 on the German Album charts and #5 on both the US Current Hard Music and Top New Artist Albums charts upon release.
The single is released alongside an impressive official music video shot in a bewitching location, showcasing a more serious side of ALESTORM while unveiling an incredible dose of power that will have fans begging to see the song performed live! Fans are in luck too, as ALESTORM are about to set sail on their extensive tour of the UK and Ireland with support from Korpiklaani and Napalm Records label mates Heidevolk. The tour begins next week in London, so make sure to get your tickets while they’re still available!
Chris Bowes comments: “Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of being in one of those female fronted symphonic metal bands where all the identikit-looking guys are blurry and in the background while a lady stands at the frontand does some insane vocals. Thanks to Patty Gurdy all my dreams have come true! I hope you like this song, we all think it’s nice. PLPLPLPLPL! My favorite part is when the cat turns into a skeleton.”
The EP breaks loose with the epic title track Voyage of the Dead Marauder – an accelerating anthem featuring an appearance from returning guest favorite Patty Gurdy, giving the track some extra spice with a hurdy-gurdy performance and captivating vocals. The crew sails forth with “Uzbekistan”, delivering a classic ALESTORM track in trademark pirate metal style, breaking into an intense middle passage before unleashing a wild, synth-laden pirate party breakdown full of intense screams. “The Last Saskatchewan Pirate” will transform any gathering into a packed pirate pub with its jolly flute melody, conveying a freeing, energetic mood, before “Sea Shanty 2” uplifts with an instrumental interlude. But don’t fret – listeners who clamor for the band’s most raucous anthems will have their needs met, as closing track “Cock” fully balances out the EP’s more serious tracks with its delightfully foul lyrics. Get on board landlubbers, and embark with your favorite pirate crew on this seaworthy adventure!
1. Voyage of the Dead Marauder 2. Uzbekistan 3. The Last Saskatchewan Pirate 4. Sea Shanty 2 5. Cock
ALESTORM Live 2024
UK & Ireland Tour 2024 w/ Korpiklaani & Heidevolk 21.02.24 UK – London / O2 Forum Kentish Town 22.02.24 UK – Norwich / LCR UEA 23.02.24 UK – Nottingham / Rock City 24.02.24 UK – Bournemouth / O2 Academy 25.02.24 UK – Bristol / O2 Academy 27.02.24 IE – Belfast / Limelight 28.02.24 IE – Dublin / Academy 29.02.24 UK – Cardiff / SU 01.03.24 UK – Birmingham / O2 Academy 02.03.24 UK – Oxford / O2 Academy 03.03.24 UK – Glasgow / O2 Academy 05.03.24 UK – Manchester / O2 Victoria Warehouse 06.03.24 UK – Liverpool / O2 Academy 07.03.24 UK – Leeds / O2 Academy 08.03.24 UK – Newcastle / NX 09.03.24 UK – London / O2 Forum Kentish Town
“Tour Of The Dead Marauder” w/ Elvenking & Glyph 19.03.24 US – Cincinnati, OH / Bogart’s 20.03.24 US – Grand Rapids, MI / Elevation 22.03.24 CA – Toronto, ON / The Concert Hall 23.03.24 CA – Montreal, QC / MTELUS 24.03.24 US – New Haven, CT / Toad’s Place 26.03.24 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE 27.03.24 US – Detroit, MI / The Majestic 29.03.24 US – Milwaukee, WI / The Rave 30.03.24 US – Omaha, NE / The Admiral 02.04.24 CA – Winnipeg, MB / Park Theatre 03.04.24 CA – Saskatoon, SK / Coors Event Centre 05.04.24 CA – Edmonton, AB / Midway Music Hall 06.04.24 CA – Calgary, AB / The Palace Theatre 08.04.24 CA – Vancouver, BC / Commodore 09.04.23 US – Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory 10.04.24 US – Boise, ID / Knitting Factory 12.04.24 US – Sacramento, CA / Ace of Spades 13.04.24 US – Santa Ana, CA / The Observatory 15.04.24 US – Tucson, AZ / Rialto Theatre 16.04.24 US – Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine Theater 18.04.24 US – Oklahoma City, OK / Diamond 19.04.24 US – St. Louis, MO / Red Flag 20.04.24 US – Indianapolis, IN / Old National 21.04.24 US – Nashville, TN / Marathon
Festivals 2024: 28.06.24 FI – Tuska / Sulvilahti 05.07.24 DE – Rock Harz / Ballenstedt 11.07.24 HU – Rockmaraton / Dunaújváros 12.07.24 CZ – Masters of Rock / Vizovice 13.07.24 AT – Area 53 / Leoben 14.07.24 NL – Pirate Metal Party / Helmond 17.07.24 RO – Metalhead Meeting / Bucharests 20.07.24 IT – Luppolo in Rock / Cremona 10.08.2024 ES – Leyendas del Rock / Villena
ALESTORM are: Christopher Bowes – vocals, keytar Gareth Murdock – bass Mate Bodor – guitar Peter Alcorn – drums Elliot Vernon – keyboard
Symphonic metal unit EXIT EDEN – consisting of Clémentine Delauney (Visions of Atlantis), Anna Brunner (League of Distortion) and Marina La Torraca (Phantom Elite) – has unveiled a stunning new music video for their shimmering cover version of French iconic pop artist Mylène Farmer’s “Désenchantée”. French-born Clémentine Delauney presents the track in her mother tongue – which marks the very first time ever doing so for a whole song! “Désenchantée” is cut from the band’s second studio album, Femmes Fatales, and, together with the accompanying music video, lures the listener into the mysterious world of Mylène Farmer, showing a whole new exciting facet of EXIT EDEN.
In addition to its six cover versions of famous cross-generational super-hits, Femmes Fatales is the trio’s first record featuring original songs, written by Anna Brunner and Hannes Braun (Kissin’ Dynamite), with one exception, “Dying in my Dreams”, co-written by Marina La Torraca. EXIT EDEN’s new masterpiece follows their debut, Rhapsodies in Black (#15 DE album charts), and millions of video views (12M on their cover of Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” alone). The album, in its entirety, marks an illustration of strength and female empowerment topped with symphonic heaviness. Watch the official music video for “Désenchantée” below and make sure to order your copy of Femmes Fatales!
Clémentine Delauney on the song: “Reflecting upon the journey that shaped the woman I’ve become, I, Clementine, delved into the influences of my youth – the individuals and artists who ignited my inspiration. Among them, Mylène Farmer, a pop artist whose universe, thoughts, and messages I held in high regard during my teenage years. Her poetry, distinctiveness, and bittersweet perspective on life, with a touch of melancholy, left an indelible mark. I am convinced that her portrayal of despair and loneliness remains relevant to this day.
In our video rendition of “Désenchantée,” I aimed to pay homage to this iconic song and the unparalleled artist behind it. Seeking to evoke the essence of the 90s, the era of its inception, I imagined a way to connect it to the contemporary landscape of 2024 – a world where the evolution of our digital lives has heightened the sense of isolation.
Releasing on Valentine’s Day, this tribute is for anyone feeling lonely in our super-connected world.”
When Clémentine Delauney, Anna Brunner, Marina La Torraca and Amanda Somerville came together to form EXIT EDEN, topped by the release of their first album, Rhapsodies in Black, in summer 2017, it became immediately clear that this combination would be both powerful and magical! These four outstanding and independent female vocalists proved that symphonic heaviness can go hand in hand with pop music – dressing well-known classics in a yet unheard soundscape, and evoking more than just a covers album!
With stellar vocals, an exceptional concept and high-quality production, EXIT EDEN have crafted another standout album that absolutely succeeds in expanding the identity of the supergroup even more, and gives fans the chance to experience three of the most beautiful and talented women in metal united as one on Femmes Fatales.
Femmes Fatales tracklisting: 1 Femme Fatale 2 It’s a Sin 3 Run! (feat. Marko Hietala) 4 Separate Ways 5 Buried in the Past 6 Désenchantée 7 Dying in my Dreams 8 Poison 9 Alone 10 Hold Back Your Fear 11 Kayleigh 12 Elysium
EXIT EDEN are: Clémentine Delauney Anna Brunner Marina La Torraca
Pushing the throttle to extreme The Browning’s new single challenges the scope of societal decay, groupthink fueled by technology and social media. Fueled by a fusion of crushing guitar riffs, thunderous bass lines, and explosive drumming “HIVEMIND” is a sonic maelstrom that demands attention. Jonny McBee explains, “This song is the epitome of a browning song but on a whole new level.”
The incorporation of synthesizers adds an extra layer of depth to the track, pushing the boundaries of traditional metal and setting The Browning apart as innovators within the industry. The seamless integration of electronic elements enhances the overall intensity, creating a sound that is both modern and unapologetically fierce. The perfect mix of intensity and chaos, the track is a blend of the old and new. Jonny McBee promised a heavier era. “HIVEMIND” delivers.
The Browning is an electronic metal band founded in 2005. The Browning‘s current lineup is Jonny McBee, Cody Stewart, and Hardcore Keem.
Norwegian black metal legends, 1349, will tour Eastern Canada and the U.S. this May, around their first appearance at Maryland Deathfest. Joining 1349 on this tour are Canadian occultists Spectral Wound, Richmond’s Antichrist Siege Machine and Oregon’s Spirit Possession.
The band recently completed a snarling new album that will be released later this year, and may debut some new tracks on this run, alongside songs from their 2019 full length, The Infernal Pathway, and beyond.
1349 2024 North American Tour Dates May 20 Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace [TICKETS] May 21 Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD [TICKETS] May 22 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs [TICKETS] May 23 Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows [TICKETS] May 24 Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest* [TICKETS] May 25 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 [TICKETS] May 26 Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply** [TICKETS] May 28 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop [TICKETS] May 29 Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue [TICKETS] May 30 Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme [TICKETS] * 1349 and Spectral Wound only ** no Spirit Possession
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