Black Reuss is the river of life of a man who describes the changes and chapters he has experienced through music. Life is like a river, always in motion, mostly downhill. The name comes from the Reuss, a Swiss river that rises in the Gotthard massif in the middle of Switzerland, where Black Reuss lived during the writing of Metamorphosis.
Stylistically, Black Reuss is at home in doomy, gothic heavy metal with a touch of melancholy and a certain heaviness, the heaviness that has accompanied Black Reuss in some chapters of his life. And as in the river that carries more and more water, the experiences and knowledge that Black Reuss gathers on his way become more and more, until one day the light goes out and disappears in the eternal sea.
Black Reuss will take the audience on this journey on the raven waters of the river of life in 4 chapters, Metamorphosis, Journey, Arrival and Death.
On 1st of December 2023, released the album “Arrival”. In this album is included the single “Loner”.
THEM GUNS have unveiled their latest single, “Acid Plane,” accompanied by a visually captivating music video, through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.
“‘Acid Plane’ is about getting on a plane right before a worldwide nuclear disaster. The only survivors are the people who were aboard airplanes at the time of the incident. When they make it to their destination, they arrive to a completely different existence,” explains Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, the band’s lead singer and guitarist.
Denny Sanders of TLG|ZOID shares, “I’m happy to say Them Guns are back with The Label Group.”
Brilliance does not happen overnight. THEM GUNS, a synth rock band with dance evoking progressive sound have managed to sustain not only their unique array of high quality musical content, but also embodies a much deeper bond; a friendship in fact. A long time friendship that formed as far back as the mid 1980’s, when two of the band members had a chance meeting as kids. Based in Los Angeles, the band has performed in venues across the globe amassing new fans at every stop.
Between the band’s charismatic lead singer / guitarist Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, and iconic multi-instrumentalist Kyle Hamood, there was chemistry between these two California natives from the very start. Their fate began as young boys where they met in a pool, while on holiday in Hawaii. They had no idea this chance meeting would lead a convergence of talents, blossoming from friendship to a fantastical band 20 years later. That recipe would not be complete without two additional ingredients, astounding bass player, Chuck Holiday and explosive drummer, Chris Hudson, both California natives. Together this revolutionary foursome have formed, along with their own unique influences, what the world now knows as THEM GUNS.
The connection between band members runs deep. Chance happenings frequently occur amongst these guys; such as Navarone having an idea one night when lyrics came to him in a dream for a song. The same night he wrote them down, Kyle had an idea for a melody to a song. Neither knew the others idea until the following day when it was mentioned on the phone. Kyle and Chuck played the melody to Navarone’s lyrics, and magic happened. The sound fit perfectly to the words.
Whether coincidence or deeper connection, their dynamic spirit continues to create a variety of ever evolving and alluringly progressive sounds. Their unique eclectic styles can be deemed a blend of influences churning out fan favorites including “Fireworks,” “Horoscope,” “Somebody Called the Cops,” “Devil’s Eye,” Shot in the Dark” and their most recent release “Acid Plane” are all perfectly orchestrated, influential and cinematic.
THEM GUNS have succeeded in forming a loyal following with sellout performances across the globe, amassing fans of kin along the way. Tens of thousands of fans repeatedly stream their music videos. The band’s fan base is one of the most loyal and stretch across the U.S., South America, Europe and Canada. They’ve played venues across the country including the West Coast, SXSW, the U.K and South America. The band is currently signed with powerhouse record label, TLG/Zoid, thru Virgin Music. Them Guns is best described as a musical prodigy about to conquer the world. The year 2024 will include new tour dates, new singles, and an upcoming album. Fans can subscribe to all the latest news about Them Guns by joining any of their social media platforms.
Finnish Black Metal band LUUSÄKKI is set to release a self-titled debut album which will be out via Inverse Records on October 17th 2024. ‘Fifth of the Fifth Columns’ is the first single fromthe album, which was written and recorded in Helsinki in the fall of 2022.
MS comments: ‘Fifth of the Fifth Columns’ is a multi-phase progressive black metal piece. The song deals with emotional distancing, political tensions, and societal decay. The lyrics convey a strong sense of disappointment in both personal and collective actions. Mentions of the ‘fifth column’ refer to recurring betrayals against humanity.”
Luusäkki is a Finnish one-man project combining black metal, death metal and ambient music. The unstable atmosphere of 2022 gave impetus to the creative process that gave birth to Luusäkki.
Line-up: Markus Sundquist – Guitars, bass, synths, programming, other instruments, vocals, composition, lyrics, mixing, mastering.
Québec black metal horde SPECTRAL WOUND will be embarking on the ‘Bloodmoon Oath 2024’ tour in support of HULDER this September! The West Coast trek will kick off on September 17 in Seattle, WA and will draw the curtain in Oakland, CA on September 28. Tickets will be made available this Friday, August 2 @ 9:00 A.M. PDT at THIS LOCATION.
In addition, SPECTRAL WOUND will be performing a special run of dates in Canada and the EU/UK! The full run of upcoming performances can be found below.
SPECTRAL WOUND will be supporting their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Songs Of Blood and Mire,’ which will be released on August 23, 2024 via Profound Lore Records. The Montreal-based legion recently unleashed the second offering from the record, new single, “The Horn Marauding,” which can be heard at THIS LOCATION.
Spectral Wound play black metal. Furious and visceral, untrammeled by esoteric posture or grasping idealism. It is music for the poisoned, the futile, the debauched and profane. The blooming of a flower of corruption, torn by cold winds.
SPECTRAL WOUND Canadian Dates 2024: 08/30 – 09/01: Edmonton, AB @ Infest Festival 09/07: Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus (w/Verglas, Vesperal, Skumstrike)
SPECTRAL WOUND U.S. Dates 2024 (Bloodmoon Oath 2024 tour supporting HULDER w/ ARIDUS): 09/17: Seattle, WA @ Substation 09/18: Boise, ID @ The Knitting Factory 09/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge 09/21: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater 09/22: Albuquerque, NM @ Sister Bar 09/24: Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge 09/25: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick 09/26: Garden Grove, CA @ The Locker Room 09/27: Los Angeles, CA @ The Lodge Room 09/28: Oakland, CA @ Eli’s Mile High Club
Spectral Wound EU/UK Dates 2024: 10/24: London (UK) @ The Dome (w/Pagan Altar, Ante Inferno) 10/25: Copenhagen (DK) @ Pumpehuest (w/Imha Tarikat, Abyssinia) 10/26: Leipzig (DE) @ Institut fur Zukunft 10/27: Maastricht (NL) @ Samhain Festival
SPECTRAL WOUND Live Dates 2025: 04/17-20: Oslo (NO) @ Inferno Festival
Spectral Wound play black metal. Furious and visceral, untrammelled by esoteric posture or grasping idealism. It is music for the poisoned, the futile, the debauched and profane. The blooming of a flower of corruption, torn by cold winds.
Following the raw early offering of Terra Nullius (Arcane Angels/Out of Season 2015) Spectral Wound continued their path of creeping, opulent decay and searing melody, weaving strands of Métal noir Québécois with the weft of the Scandinavian canon. Refining its sound over Infernal Decadence (Vendetta, 2018) and the towering, exultant melancholy of A Diabolic Thirst (Profound Lore, 2021), with Songs Of Blood and Mire (Profound Lore 2024) the band delivers an elegy of the void, seething with the venom and clamour of an ever-emptying world.
The album was recorded and mixed by Patrick McDowall (Guitarist in Spectral Wound) at his studio Black Gate and mastered by James Plotkin.
Lineup: Jonah – vocals Illusory – drums Patrick – guitars Sam – bass A.A. – guitars
Recorded and mixed by Patrick McDowall Mastered by James Plotkin
Black Lysted is thrilled to announce the release of the new video for their debut single, “Redline,” set to premiere on all major streaming platforms on August 30, 2024 via Amalien Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group. This is a move that promises to amplify their reach and impact within the music industry.
Singer/Songwriter Rod Black is no stranger to the North American Rock scene. Black has had past success with a band called Jet Black Stare and has toured with some of the biggest rock acts of today.
JBS had major radio success, achieving #26 on the active rock US billboard chart with a song called “Ready To Roll”. With over 22 million streams, “Ready To Roll” can still be heard in sports stadiums all over the country..
Now, Black is back with a new band called Black Lysted and they are ready to hit the rock scene once again, featuring Craig Baceda on lead guitar, Brett Hanson on drums & Ace on the Bass.
The first single “Redline” is dedicated to men’s mental health and wellness. A cause that is very important to Black. Partial proceeds will be donated to their affiliated non-profits He Changed It and Day One Dads. With more exciting news to follow, it’s time to get ready to hit the redline as Black Lysted is coming your way.
Black Lysted Members: Rod Black – Lead Vocals Ace – Bass Guitar Craig Baceda – Electric Guitar/Vocals Brett Hanson – Drums/Vocals
On August 15th, Australian doom entity MEKIGAH will release their new album, “To Hold Onto A Heartless Heart“, through Aesthetic Death.
Following the release of the single “Broken Rhythm Pressure”, today the band has given a further insight into their forthcoming album with the track “Away Drifting From”. The song is now premiering at Doomed & Stoned. Stream it HERE.
The fifth MEKIGAH full length album is a purposely designed ugly, drawn out, raw, awkward journey. There’s no attempt or desire to either embrace the slow slow doom, to aggressively technically impress or to build upon previous motifs. Everything is caught between worlds, as MEKIGAH itself is caught between worlds. Nothing is where it belongs as things are uncomfortably forced together through the sheer necessity of only gaining satisfaction via sonic self sabotage and harm, creating audial-mazes to which then have to delicately navigated through. “I trade in uncertainty and superstition and cant. I invent dark visions of impossible situations that can never be resolved” – Ralph Steadman
Heavily driven by basslines along with industrial, sparse, neanderthal drums. Guitars are featured heavily, but infrequently as riffs, more as screeching, wailing, floating walls of high frequency pain that are meshed with discordant piano lines – all this amidst the brief, but demented, freestyle vocal stabs and incoherent mournful chants.
Neither the gothic metal, nor the noise doom of previous releases, yet having slight nods to both in fleeting moments. “To Hold Onto A Heartless Heart” can feel immensely detached & cold but somehow personal & emotional too. This is MEKIGAH evolving, following his own heart and creative vision.
More challenging than catchy or entertaining in any shape or form. Layers of sound to discover and uncover in detail on repeated listens. At other times there feels to be claustrophobic walls of noise that are impassable, impossible to make sense of but for the hope and glimpses of reason that are seen through the minimalist riffs and beats – simplistic, repetitive and drilled into your skull over and over again.
“What it’s all about”….. is far more dictated by however any individual interprets the music, or how it makes them feel. With any lyrical content, words & voice serving far more as an instrument or sound than expressing a storyline or emotion. Words on this album are minimal yet the confusion & loss that inspired them were huge.
Once again featuring long time collaborator guitarist Richard Ziltch and this time joined by Tasmanian underground metal legends Leigh Ritson (Disseminate, Thrall, Ruins) & Alex Pope (Ruins, Evil Dead) along with local experimental noise-mates Sova Locus, Primal Regression Therapy, Sydney Punk/Noise stalwart Con BCTW (Blurters, Milat, Impact Statement) and local arborist Sammy. Mastered by Greg Chandler and once again Aesthetic Death is honoured to be working together with MEKIGAH to release this on digi CD.
Tracklist: 01. Collapsing Under 02. Broken Rhythm Pressure 03. Away Drifting From 04. An infinitesimal Difference 05. It Hisses So 06. Eyes Glazed Over
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
