Exclusive Premiere for Finland: BLITZKRIEG ‘If I Told You’ Official Video

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After taking the news by storm with the announcement of their first album in six years, BLITZKRIEG now releases the second digital single and video from the self-titled upcoming record.

“If I Told You” once again masters all the elements of classic NWOBHM: sharp riffs, thunderous bass lines, breathtaking solos, conspiracy-theory lyrics, and the timeless Brian Ross vocal approach.

As if the British band had anything to prove to anyone, “If I Told You” confirms the hints, already given previously by the single “The Spider”, that “Blitzkrieg” will be nothing less than a mammoth of an album.

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Formed in Leicester in late 1980 by lead vocalist Brian Ross (who remains at the helm of the band to this day), the band would take a four-year hiatus when Ross left to join NWOBHM legends Satan, recording their classic album “Court In The Act” (Roadrunner) and touring extensively, before reuniting with bassist Mick Moore to form Avenger.

1985 saw the release of Blitzkrieg’s long-awaited debut album “A Time Of Changes” on legendary British label Neat Records, which remains a cult classic to this day. Further success would follow with 1991’s “Ten Years Of Blitzkrieg” (Roadrunner) and a three-album deal in 1995 with Neat Records.

The band continued to champion Classic Metal throughout the turbulent 2000s, with albums like 2002’s “Absolute Power” (Hellion) and 2007’s “Theatre Of The Damned” (Armageddon), the latter of which was co-produced by Saxon frontman Biff Byford after Blitzkrieg opened for Saxon on their UK tour the year prior. All the while, the band remained a mainstay on the international festival circuit, with appearances at Wacken, Headbangers Open Air, Keep It True, Hard Rock Hell and countless others, along with regular tours in four continents.

Returning from a hiatus in the wake of their critically acclaimed releases “Back From Hell” and “Judge Not”, Blitzkrieg are as vital, powerful and ferocious as the day they were founded over 40 years ago. Long time members Alan Ross (son of Brian Ross) and powerhouse drummer Matt Graham are joined by bassist Liam Ferguson and virtuoso guitarist and producer Nick Jennison. Their new album “Blitzkrieg” is set for release in summer 2024 via Mighty Music, and if early previews are to be believed, is their best work since 1985.

“Blitzkrieg” will be released on CD, LP (black, green and red vinyl versions available, each limited to 200 copies) and digital on September 6th, 2024 via Mighty Music.

Lineup:
Brian Ross – lead vocals
Nick Jennison – guitar, vocals
Alan Ross – guitar, vocals
Liam Ferguson – bass
Matthew Graham – drums

Digital single: https://bfan.link/if-i-told-you

Webshop: https://bit.ly/bltz-bnd

More information:
https://www.blitzkriegband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/blitzkrieguk
https://www.instagram.com/blitzkriegmusic1980/
https://blitzkrieguk.bandcamp.com/album/theatre-of-the-damned-2021-reissue
https://open.spotify.com/artist/54vbdnaHSULmWN0qWSzACT
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blitzkrieg/5334079
https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3607673

Acclaimed Drummer PAT GESUALDO Feat. on Metal Hall Of Fame All Stars Charity CD to Help Bring Free Music Programs to Special Needs Kids

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Acclaimed Studio/Touring drummer / Author / Clinician Pat Gesualdo has recorded the drum tracks on the Metal Hall of Fame All Stars CD/DVD. The charity project is a release from Deko Entertainment / ada / Warner Music Group, and helps bring free music programs to special needs children in health facilities and community centers. This once in a lifetime collaboration of rockstars is huge news for music fans across the globe!!

The Metal Hall of Fame All Star Charity CD features Rudy Sarzo, (Whitesnake), Bruce Kulick (KISS), Bob Daisley (Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow), Chris Poland (Megadeth), guitarist Tony MacAlpine, and Chris Impellitteri (Impellitteri), It also features a jam from the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala that includes Steve Vai (David Lee Roth), Geoff Tate (Formerly Queensryche), guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, Bjorn Englan (Yngwie Malmsteen/Dio Disciples), Chris Poland (Megadeth), and studio/touring drummer Pat Gesualdo. Additional tracks feature outstanding performances by Mike Tirelli (Holy Mother), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater) and Michael Romeo (Symphony X).

The Metal Hall of Fame All Stars CD/DVD is available as a box set which includes a CD/DVD, a Metal Hall of Fame Key Chain, and limited edition Artwork. The CD is available on all streaming platforms, and directly from Deko Entertainment, www.dekoentertainment.com.

“This is such an amazing project,” says Gesualdo. “Some of the greatest musicians of all time included on these tracks. The purpose of the project is to establish free music programs for special needs children, which helps them function daily.”  

ABOUT PAT GESUALDO
 
Studio/touring drummer/author/clinician Pat Gesualdo has performed and/or recorded with members of various Columbia, Sony, Atlantic, RCA, and Paramount Pictures artists and special projects. He has also performed/record with numerous iconic musicians for the Metal Hall of Fame All Stars CD/DVD, a charity release that brings free music programs to help special needs children.
 
Gesualdo is the pioneer of the “Healing Art of Drum Therapy,” and non profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities). New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his Administration, and the New Jersey Education Commissioner, helped Gesualdo launch D.A.D. as a special education program in the communities.
 
Doctors, Psychologists, Neuroscientists, Special Needs Therapists, and Teachers use Gesualdo’s pioneering Drum Therapy® techniques in schools, health facilities, and community centers in over 15 Countries. He is invited to lecture and perform at major universities, medical, music, and education conferences on a global level, and his research has been published in numerous media outlets. As one of the top disability experts, He is often asked by lawyers, senators and congressmen throughout the United States to help draft special needs legislation. Gesualdo wrote the first law in the United Sates that helps expand protection for the special needs population, and has overseen some of the highest profile court cases of abuse or neglect of special needs population.
 
Gesualdo is the author of the breakthrough book/CD “Drum Therapy, Healing With the Drumset.” (Alfred Music Publishing), which helps special needs therapists and drummers help their special needs patients and students. He was nominated to Who’s Who In America, performs and lectures in clinics/industry seminars on a global level, and is an artist/clinician for Pro-Mark Drumsticks and Zildjian Cymbals.

For more information, please contact 973-263-0420, or visit www.metalhalloffame.org, or www.patgesualdo.net

MASTER BOOT RECORD Announces North American Fall Headlining Dates, “Hardwarez” Full-Length Out October 11th

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Italy-based electronic metal project MASTER BOOT RECORD (MBR) will release their new full-length, Hardwarez, on October 11th via Metal Blade Records. Hardwarez marks a significant leap in the evolution of the signature MBR sound by incorporating guitar overdubs alongside synthesizers. Across nine tracks, this blend merges chiptune, classical music, and heavy metal in uniquely distinct ways. Stand by for more info on the record to be announced in the coming weeks.

In advance of Hardwarez‘s release, MASTER BOOT RECORD will return to North America for a nine-date run of live performances. The journey, which serves as a precursor to MBR‘s previously announced EU/UK tour, begins September 25th in San Diego, California and runs through October 12th in Quebec City, Quebec. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

MASTER BOOT RECORD Live – C:>Tour.Exe /USA /CAN:
09/25/2024 Soda Bar – San Diego, CA
09/26/2024 The Wayfarer – Costa Mesa, CA
09/27/2024 MagWest – San Jose, CA
10/01/2024 Star Theater – Portland, OR
10/02/2024 The Pearl – Vancouver, BC
10/03/2024 Substation – Seattle, WA
10/08/2024 The Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
10/09/2024 Teragram Ballroom – Los Angeles, CA
10/12/2024 Hackfest – Quebec City, QC

C:>Tour.Exe/Europe/UK:
10/18/2024 Le Molotov – Marseille, FR
10/19/2024 Backstage By The Mill – Paris, FR
10/20/2024 Le Ferrailleur – Nantes, FR
10/22/2024 Academy 2 – London, UK
10/23/2024 Satans Hollow – Manchester, UK
10/24/2024 Cathouse – Glasgow, UK
10/26/2024 Grand Social – Dublin, IR
10/28/2024 Exchange – Bristol, UK
10/30/2024 Effenaar – Eindhoven, NL
10/31/2024 Melkweg – Amsterdam, NL
11/02/2024 Club Volta – Cologne, DE
11/03/2024 Neushoorn – Leeuwarden, NL
11/04/2024 Logo – Hamburg, DE
11/06/2024 Stengade – Copenhagen, DK
11/07/2024 Valand – Gothenburg, SE
11/08/2024 Goldie – Oslo, NO
11/09/2024 Kollektivet Livet – Stockholm, SE
11/11/2024 Lacznick – Wroclaw, PL
11/12/2024 Gretchen – Berlin, DE
11/13/2024 Chemiefabrik – Dresden, DE
11/14/2024 Kasarna Karlin – Prague, CZ
11/15/2024 Kabinet Muz – Brno, CZ
11/16/2024 Turbina – Budapest, HU
11/17/2024 Szene – Vienna, at
11/18/2024 Pont Rouge – Monthey, CH
11/19/2024 Exil – Zurich, CH

Hardwarez Track Listing:
01. BIOS
02. MOBO
03. CPU
04. GPU
05. RAM
06. FDD
07. HDD
08. PSU
09. CASE

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JINJER Drop Blistering New Single + Official Music Video ‘Someone’s Daughter’

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Ukrainian modern progressive metal icons JINJER leave their devotees speechless, as the reigning four-piece has released its brand-new, blistering single, “Someone’s Daughter”, today. The song arrives with a thrilling music video, and is now available on all streaming services worldwide! This surprise track and video are only just a tease of what’s to come very soon from the unstoppable world of JINJER​​.

By refusing to conform to the heavy metal rulebook, JINJER has forged a sound that is so uniquely their own that it‘s hard to describe it in words. The ferocity of vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk combined with a sonic rollercoaster of chugging riffs, pulverizing bass lines and intricate drums patterns has gained them over 300M combined streams and views, making JINJER’s upcoming outputs some of the most anticipated in heavy music!

Over the past 15 years, JINJER has attained remarkable milestones, touring globally and captivating millions at prestigious festivals. They’ve headlined sold-out shows across Europe and North America, and have thrilled audiences in destinations like Dubai, Philippines, Türkiye, Japan and South Africa. As they continue their journey this year, JINJER is set to make a major impact on the music scene. The relentlessly hard-working outfit will kick off with appearances at several European festivals this summer, followed by a headline tour across North America. Additionally, JINJER will support Sepultura in Europe and conclude their tour with a headline run through Latin America.    

Tatiana Shmayluk states:    
“´Someone’s Daughter´ is an artistic attempt to cast the light on the inner world of women, who in various scenarios and circumstances, have had to choose a path that was historically made by men. In a world where women are often underestimated and overlooked, they are still powerful heroes who navigate hardship with strength and resilience, unapologetically becoming themselves and breaking barriers in the face of the challenges that face them. ‘Someone’s Daughter’ celebrates transition from naivety into wisdom, weakness into force, unwavering determination and fearlessness as our mothers, sisters, daughters and wives walk through adversity and fight for better change. These women are often forgotten but they have earned respect. They‘ve earned mine, that’s for sure!”

JINJER LIVE 2024

Festivals 2024:
03.08.24 RO – Rasnov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
05.08.24 TR – Istanbul / Freedom Metal Festival
08.08.24 ES – Villena / Leyendas del Rock
09.08.24 CZ – Jaromer / Brutal Assault
10.08.24 FR – Cercoux / Festival 666
11.08.24 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz
15.08.24 DE – Dinkelsbuehl / Summer Breeze
17.08.24 FR – Carhaix / Motocultor
18.08.24 CH – Vallamand / Rock The Lakes

JINJER in North America
w/ Hanabie. and Born Of Osiris 
20.09.24 NJ – Sayreville / Starland Ballroom
21.09.24 NY – Brooklyn / Metal Injection Fest
22.09.24 PA – Pittsburgh / Roxian Theatre
23.09.24 ON – Toronto / Danforth Theatre
24.09.24 QC – Montreal / MTELUS
26.09.24 PA – Harrisburg / HMAC
27.09.24 MD – Baltimore / Baltimore Soundstage
29.09.24 KY – Louisville / Louder Than Life
01.10.24 NC – Charlotte / The Fillmore
02.10.24 GA – Atlanta / Buckhead Theatre
03.10.24 FL – Lake Buena Vista / House Of Blues
04.10.24 SC – North Myrtle Beach / House Of Blues
06.10.24 TX – Houston / House Of Blues
07.10.24 TX – San Antonio / The Aztec Theater
09.10.24 CO – Denver / Ogden Theatre
11.10.24 NV – Las Vegas / House Of Blues
12.10.24 CA – San Bernardino / Mayhem Festival
13.10.24 CA – Sacramento / Aftershock Festival

Celebrating Life Through Death – European Farewell Tour 2024 
JINJER as special guest for Sepultura
w/ Obituary (Main Support) & Jesus Piece (Opener)
30.10.24 FR – Paris / Zenith Paris
31.10.24 DE – Offenbach Am Main / Stadthalle
01.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Edel Optics Arena
02.11.24 DE – Cologne / Palladium
03.11.24 NL – Den Bosch / The Rock Circus
05.11.24 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique – SOLD OUT! 
06.11.24 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal
08.11.24 UK – Manchester / Manchester Academy – SOLD OUT!
09.11.24 IE – Dublin / Olympia Theatre – SOLD OUT!
10.11.24 IE – Belfast / The Telegraph Building
11.11.24 UK – Glasgow / Barrowland Ballroom – SOLD OUT!
12.11.24 UK – London / Hammersmith Apollo
14.11.24 CH – Zurich / The Hall
15.11.24 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
16.11.24 DE – Munich / Zenith
17.11.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Red Stage
19.11.24 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
20.11.24 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
21.11.24 PL – Katowice / Spodek Katowice
22.11.24 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
23.11.24 CZ – Prague / O2 Universum – SOLD OUT!
24.11.24 CZ – Prague / O2 Universum

Latin America Tour 2024
+ special guests: HEAVEN SHALL BURN 
30.11.24 BR – Porto Alegre / Opiniao
01.12.24 BR – Curitiba / Tork and Roll
03.12.24 BR – Belo Horizonte / Mister Rock
05.12.24 BR – Brasilia / Toinha
07.12.24 BR – Rio de Janeiro / Circo Voador
08.12.24 BR – Sao Paulo / Terra SP
10.12.24 AR – Buenos Aires / Teatro Flores
12.12.24 CL – Santiago / Teatro Caupolican
14.12.24 CO – Bogota / Calle 13
15.12.24 CR – San Jose / Pepper’s Club
18.12.24 MX – Guadalajara / C4 *
19.12.24 MX – San Louis Potosi / Centro de las Artes *
20.12.24 MX – Mexico City / Circo Volador *
*no HSB
… to be continued … 

About JINJER:
Through their relentless hard work, non-stop touring and critically acclaimed, chart-breaking releases gaining millions of streams/views across all platforms globally, JINJER are truly one of modern metal’s hottest and most exciting bands around today. The band has become synonymous with doing things their own way and breaking every rule in the heavy metal handbook – which they proved loud and clear on their hugely successful fourth studio album, Wallflowers. The four-piece progressive groove metal wrecking machine known as JINJER have carved their very own place in the metal landscape. JINJER was formed in 2009, but consider the official start of the band to have happened with the addition of incredible vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk in 2010.   

JINJER online:  
FACEBOOK
X
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
NAPALM RECORDS

NIGHTWRAITH Unleash First Single / Video ‘Whispers of Dragonflies’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by metalshockfinland on August 1, 2024
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Photo Credit – Josh Massara

NightWraith is a melodic death metal band from Denver, USA that explores the genre with an eclectic and intuitive approach. Using haunting melodies and triumphant anthems, NightWraith offers listeners a sonic pilgrimage into the heart of being human. They have two albums under their belts already and this year, they unleash a third: “Divergence” on September 13, 2024. Leading up to this release they whet the palette of melodeath enjoyers with the video single “Whispers of Dragonflies”, which they comment on:

“This song was so much fun – from writing it to jamming it live to producing it, and then shooting a video – it was a blast every step of the way! The music is super melodic, the lyrics are meaningful, and we got to shoot the video in a beautiful performing arts center on the DU (Denver University) campus. Kelly (Dreadnought) was awesome to work with too! I’m super glad she was involved with the video production, as well as the guest musician work she did on the track.”

“Whispers of Dragonflies” is a prime lead single as it really showcases NightWraith’s musical range, and has a cool ‘circular’ song structure which makes it really stand out on the album. The song kicks off with a John Carpenter-style synth intro which leads into intense riffs, clean guitars, and dynamic vocals that vary from growls to cleans. There is also a clean guitar solo, a rock fusion section with a synth interlude that sends you to outer space, and a lovely flute solo to round out the variety. Vocalist/guitarist Benjamin Pitts further explains that lyrically the song is a poem he wrote about an area in Colorado called the Lost Creek Wilderness.

Pulling inspiration from a wide array of bands and genres, NightWraith has been sonically refined into something truly unique. They are recommended for fans of Tribulation, Opeth, and Mastodon.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Whispers of Dragonflies” via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Due out on September 13, 2024, “Divergence” is available for album pre-order at https://nightwraith.bandcamp.com

Track Listing:​
1. Fruitless (5:15)
2. Perpetual Night (5:13) ft. guest Cole Rudy – Pedal Steel Guitar
3. One Flower (5:14) ft. guest Andreas Wild – Baritone Saxophone
4. Whispers of Dragonflies (5:27) ft. guest Kelly Schilling – Concert Flute
5. Invocation (2:19) ft. guest Joey Truscelli – Guitar Solo
6. Fallen Kings and Queens (4:20) ft. guests Dan Phelps & Chuck French – Backup Vocals
7. Nothing Left to Lose (3:24)
8. Divergence (5:20) ft. guests Jeremy Portz & Xander Galvin-Soto – Auxiliary Percussion
9. Us and Them (bonus Pink Floyd cover) (5:18)
Album Length: 42:08

More info: Nightwraithband.com | Facebook.com/nightwraithband | Instagram.com/nightwraithband | Youtube.com/@nightwraithband5142 | Twitter.com/nightwraithband

MOLDER Announce New Album “Catastrophic Reconfiguration”, Title Track Out Now

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Photographer credit: Alex Ford

Joilet, IL’s MOLDER has today announced their third album, Catastrophic Reconfiguration, set for release via Prosthetic Records on November 8. Alongside the album announcement, MOLDER has shared the lead single and title track. The fetid death metal band find themselves resuscitated and reinvigorated in 2024, beginning Catastrophic Reconfiguration‘s touring cycle today (August 1) on their Invoking Decay US tour, which culminates on August 10 at the Hacked Up For Barbecue Festival in Cleveland, OH – full details below.

Stream Catastrophic Reconfiguration (single) via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify
Pre-order Catastrophic Reconfigurement here.

Speaking on the album announcement and title track, Aaren Pantke (vocals / guitar) comments:  “This was the first song Carlos (Santini, lead guitar) wrote and contributed to the band. To play on the name, we wanted this to be representative of our “rebirth” as a band. It perfectly encapsulates all things “MOLDER”, yet showcases our new freshly sharpened edge. The song, at it’s core, is really about questioning “where we stand” in a modernized post-covid environment. Has the world gone too far with our own self indulgence? Did we deserve another chance? We learn towards no.”

The writing process for Catastrophic Reconfiguration included guitarist Carlos Santini for the first time, who brought more of a rounded and dynamic sound to the fold. Despite the new addition, finding time to write was the biggest challenge for the band, mainly due to their rigorous rehearsing and touring schedule for Engrossed, which included runs with Exhumed, Enforced, Jungle Rot and Fulci on top of festival appearances including Maryland Death Fest, Milwaukee Metalfest and Volcanic Strike Hawaii in Maui, to name a few. “Respect to those that tour full time, hold down jobs, and still find the time to be inspired enough to get it done!” remarks Pantke. “That said, we did get it done, it just took a little bit longer than we’d have liked! Once the ball got rolling, it stayed rolling”

Part of the refining of the new album meant going back to a more DIY approach to recording, with this time being done mainly at home with recording engineer, Matt Aguilar. Tracking in our basements injected a vigorous feeling back to the band. “Everyone annihilated their tracks in a matter of hours! Which for us is unheard of,” says Pantke. “This was easily the most prepared and comfortable we’ve ever been while cutting a record, and we owe a lot of that comfort to Matt.” The only setback the band faced was when Pantke broke his nose in an unfortunate incident right before he was set to record his vocals. Once completely healed, he nailed his takes and the tracks were sent off to Greg Wilkinson (Autopsy) at Ear Hammer Studios for mixing and mastering. “Greg was incredibly professional and a joy to work with. It was incredible working with someone so prestigious who so understood what it was we wanted to achieve. Total respect and absolute support to him!” exclaimed Pantke.

The resulting 10 tracks don’t stray too far from the band’s oozing, blistering sound. As usual, it’s chock full of Pantke’s riffs and agonized howls, but that’s not all. It still includes nauseating bass runs from Dominic Vaia, pounding drum performance from Kyle Pooley and mind melting leads from Carlos Santini. Proving their dynamics as a band haven’t deteriorated but have just been given more life. “You can still expect this to be a Molder record,” states Pantke. “Just musically and sonically better than the last! We simply wanted a shorter, nastier, and more professional sounding record than what we’ve done before.”

For the art, which has always been arranged by Pooley, he brought Mexican oil painter, Julian Felipe Mora Ibañez to the group, which they all agreed would be perfect. “The art concept for this record sort of follows the same as Engrossed in Decay, but this time rather than a death through decay, it’s a rebirth in it,” remarked Pantke. “We wanted it to pay homage to the works of Mental Funeral or Dark Recollections, amongst other things of course, but those two references definitely shine through on this particular piece. As far as colors go, we really wanted it to by a nice companion piece to the last record, without completely repeating it.”

Catastrophic Reconfiguration tracklist:
1. Catastrophic Reconfiguration
2. Pulped
3. Overdue Burial
4. Frothing
5. Masked in Mold
6. Bursted Innards
7. Rapidly Exsanguinated
8. Corpse Copulation
9. Brain Boil
10. Nothing Left to Ooze

Upcoming MOLDER shows:
Invoking Decay tour w/ GOETIA
August 1 – Sabbatic – Milwaukee, WI
August 2 – Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
August 3 – Westside Bowl – Youngstown, OH
August 4 – The Kennel – York, PA
August 5 – Apohadion Theater – Portland, ME
August 6 – Boiler Room – Providence, R.I
August 7 – Kingsland – New York City, NY
August 8 – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA
August 9 – Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD
August 10 – Hacked Up For Barbecue III – No Class – Cleveland, OH**

**No GOETIA

MOLDER is:
Aaren Pantke- Vocals/Guitar
Carlos Santini- Lead Guitar
Dominic Vaia- Bass
Kyle Pooley- Drums