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THE PLAGUE Releases Fierce New Alt Metal Single ‘Man Machine Or Beast’

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The Plague kicks off this weekend with a bang, releasing a fierce new Alternative Metal single “Man Machine or Beast.”

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/ManMachine_or_Beast

The nature of the track underlines the themes of inner turmoil as The Plague seamlessly weaves elements of Metal, Metalcore, Alternative Metal, and Hard Rock into a tapestry of sound. Thrashing guitars set the fiery tone right from the start as The Plague unleashes a sonic storm weaving provocative lyrics and a brutal vocal performance delivering a thought-provoking backdrop to the track. “This song is about addiction and identity confusion,” explains The Plague. “The song is about how society with severe technology addiction creates unrealistic expectation combined with extreme relational distance.”

“Man Machine or Beast” is a sonic manifesto that showcases The Plague’s mastery of diverse genres. This latest single is just the tip of the sonic iceberg for what’s to come later in the year from The Plague. Buckle up, 2024 is going to be wild.

The Plague is the brainchild of producer/engineer David Adam Monroe, a pioneer of Future Punk. The Plague’s post-apocalyptic themes portray the struggles of being human, encouraging people to break free of the superficial and to know they are not alone.

David has been playing music from an early age, highly encouraged by his parents, he received an electric guitar at age ten and took off emulating his favorite bands at the time; Greenday, Smashing Pumpkins, and other 90’s rock bands. His career took off at age 16 when a promoter got his high school band on the Van’s Warped Tour.

As a producer/engineer, David has produced records with many artists including Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols and multi-platinum engineer Earl Cohen. As a musician, he has toured internationally–including 4 years on Van’s Warped Tour— and has played with bands such as Tony Levin, My Chemical Romance, Story of the Year, NoFx, The Used, Yellow Card, Three Days Grace, and many more. ThePlague‘s debut album Hope For the F.U.T.U.R.E. was released independently in 2017.

In 2018 The Plague remixed Circle Of Dust’s “Embracing Entropy” (feat. Celldweller), through artist-owned record label FiXT. The Plague eventually signed to FiXT in 2022, and re-released the debut album with remastered tracks, new art as well as bonus tracks throughout the 2023, ahead of a new album slated for release in 2024.

“My goal with The Plague was to make futuristic Christian rock, when I was producing bands in Boston, my assistant showed me Celldweller and said, “This guy is dope and reminds me of you!” I chased Celldweller’s blend of synths and guitars, and that exploration process helped me discover my own sound. When I finished the record I emailed James (FiXT Manager) with the spirit of a little brother and said, “Hey James, look! I self-produced a futuristic rock record that I’m releasing on my label! You guys inspired this!” By some wonderful miracle he was excited too!” – The Plague

The Plague Online:
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FACE THE LEGACY Drop Hard-Hitting Single + Video ‘Straight Down To Hell’

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Photo Credit: FTL Photo By Juho Virinkoski – Rytmi

Finnish hard rock revelation Face The Legacy released their new single and video, “Straight Down To Hell,” today. Now available on all streaming platforms, the track marks an evolving progression from their debut album “Ashes On The Ground” and adds lyrical depth to a journey through loss and redemption. Stream “Straight Down To Hell” at https://FaceTheLegacy.lnk.to/StraightDownToHell and watch the music video below.

“Straight Down To Hell” delves deep into the emotional turmoil of losing someone to addiction. The lyrics, inspired by guitarist Elias Suhonen’s personal experiences, resonate with the pain and helplessness of watching a loved one struggle. The song’s powerful message is matched by its dynamic composition, showcasing the band’s ability to blend intense storytelling with their distinct hard and heavy rock styles.

Face The Legacy has journeyed from nostalgic rock to a bolder, modern hard rock sound. Their new release features the signature killer riffs and huge melodies that fans have come to expect, bringing a unique blend of ‘80s hard rock, ‘90s grunge, and contemporary rock influences.

Face The Legacy online:
https://www.tiktok.com/@facethelegacy
https://www.instagram.com/facethelegacy
https://www.facebook.com/facethelegacy

THE HILLBILLY MOON EXPLOSION Share New Single & Video ‘Sometimes Late At Night’

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With less than a week before the launch of their brand-new studio album, Back In Time, one of Europe’s most buzzed about underground rock bands THE HILLBILLY MOON EXPLOSION share one last single to give fans a taste of what’s in store on release day. “Sometimes Late At Night” is a propulsive track that deftly captures the spirit of the new album, crafting a compellingly dark surf-rock vibe with a heavy dose of gritty guitar riffs and an absolutely floor-stomping rhythmic backbeat that drives the verses. When the chorus hits, vocalist Emanuela Hutter’s distinctively powerful voice shines through and elevates the track from mere melodic rocker to an electrifying piece of punk-infused power!

Bandmate Oliver Baroni shares high praise for Hutter’s performance on the track, saying “‘Sometimes Late At Night’ is one of those songs that could only be by Emanuela. Completely unencumbered by genre or expectations. And ultimately that is pure Rock’n’Roll. Where family trauma and punk and art collide.”

Be sure to check out the thrilling video the band shot for the single that both enhances and expands the listening experience.

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/sometimeslateatnight

Back In Time is THME’s tenth studio album and the first new album to be released through their new U.S. label partner, Cleopatra Records, a move that’s sure to bring legions of new fans into the band’s already burgeoning audience. The album finds the band’s creative duo, bassist Oliver Baroni and Hutter, flexing their artistic muscles and incorporating influences from ‘60s garage to surf-punk to psychobilly and beyond with a confidence and maturity that comes with 20+ years of playing. Look for the album to be available everywhere on CD, digital and vinyl starting February 9!

Order the CD/vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=the+hillbilly+moon+explosion+back+in+time&post_type=product
Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/thme_backintime

TRACK LIST:

Sometimes Late At Night
Summerlove
Knocked Down
1979
I Live In My Head
Sudden Ring
Jet Fuel Rock And Roll
Let’s Go (Back In Time)
Nothing Takes The Place Of You
Always Just You
Death By My Side
Reno

DISTORTED REFLECTION Release Third Official Lyric Video ‘Cassandra’ Feat. Ross The Boss

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DISTORTED REFLECTION have released their third official lyric video for ‘Cassandra’, feat. Ross The Boss. The track is taken from “Doom Rules Eternally” album via Iron Shield Records, on February 9th, 2024.

Tracklist:

Mr. Snake
Ring Of Fire
Colours
Dark Mermaid
Twilight Zone
Cassandra
Victim Of Fate
Ghosts Of Mind
The Eternal Gate

Doom Rules = D.R.
Distorted Reflection = D.R.
Eternally…

https://distortedreflectiondoom.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/distortedreflectiondoom
https://www.youtube.com/@distortedreflectiondoom

SUJIN Release Video for Third Single ‘Wasted Progress’

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French modern melodic death metallers SUJIN have released a video for ‘Wasted Progress’, third single taken from the debut album ‘Save Our Souls’ to be released on February 16th via Scarlet Records.

Aggressive, catchy and always very intense, Sujin’s debut album aims to break down the boundaries and take the classic melo-death sound to the next level, embracing deathcore, progressive, thrash and even mainstream metal in the process.

Organically merging extreme sounds, rough vocals, punishing rhythms and epic melodies and solo, ‘Save Our Souls’ is about a planet on the verge of collapse – the Earth.

The artwork represents a pre-apocalyptic landscape where the last bastion of mankind took refuge on a gigantic tree; the sparkling triangle is the last power source of this broken world. It’s a strong symbol of rebellion and a message of revolt and hope from Sujin, whose members are personally committed to the preservation and defense of Nature.

produced by HK Krauss (Loudblast, Betraying The Martyrs, Dagoba, Sinsaenum) at Vamacara Studio
artwork by Jon Ojibway (Persefone)
intro ‘… – – -…’ performed by Atoem
guest appearance on ‘Dead World Beyond’ by Justin Bonitz (Tallah/Hungry Lights)
for fans of In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Lamb Of God, Trivium, Gojira, Jinjer

SUJIN:
Julien Mellier – vocals
Stève Richard – guitar
Matt Lemonier – guitar
Quentin Bruyère – bass
Liam Barbier – drums

ONE MORNING LEFT Release New Single ‘Emerald Dragon’ Feat. Jake Luhrs

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Finnish metalcore eccentrics One Morning Left have released a video for their brand new single ‘Emerald Dragon’, out now via Arising Empire. The track features a guest appearance from Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red.

Stream ‘Emerald Dragon’ here: https://arisingempire.com/emeralddragon

The music video for ‘Emerald Dragon’ is reminiscent of The Prodigy‘s hit ‘Smack My B*tch Up’. The dynamic and creative visuals effectively match the energetic pulse of the track, offering a compelling viewing experience.

‘Emerald Dragon’ reflects One Morning Left‘s creative approach to metalcore, mixing their distinct style with inspirations from well-known figures in the genre. The collaboration with Jake Luhrs and the homage to The Prodigy‘s iconic video style represent the band’s adventurous spirit, and their commitment to exploring new avenues.

Founded in 2008 in Vaasa, Finland, One Morning Left are well known for their unique blend of electro, hardcore and metalcore influences as well as their entertaining and energetic live shows where absolutely anything can happen.

One Morning Left’s most recent album, Hyperactive, marked their first new material in five years. The fourth album welcomed a whole new chapter in their story, drawing inspiration from retro electronic and video game music, as well as 80s hard rock, while staying true to their heavier roots.

Stream/purchase Hyperactive here: https://OneMorningLeft.lnk.to/hyperactive

Changes happened not only in musical style, but also in their line-up. Returning from the cast of 2016’s Metalcore Superstars were frontman Mika Lahti, singer/guitarist Leevi Luoto and drummer Niko Hyttinen. Additional firepower was provided by new faces Tuukka Ojansivu on guitar and Miska Sipiläinen on bass guitar, as well as the return-to-form of keyboard player Touko Keippilä from the band’s original Panda ❤ Penguin line-up.

One Morning Left have played shows with bands including Amaranthe, Machinae Supremacy, Adept, Protest The Hero, Fear Of Domination, Turmion Kätilöt and We Butter The Bread With Butter. The band have also graced the Finnish festival season, playing renowned festivals like Tuska Open Air and Rockfest.