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German Power Metal Titans MASTERPLAN Return with Brand New Song ‘Rise Again’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 27, 2024
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: MASTERPLAN. Leave a comment
[credit: Tom Row]

German power metal titans MASTERPLAN, who will not only embark on an extensive European tour with FIREWIND kicking off this February, return with a brand new song, entitled Rise Again! An official lyric video is now premiering below.

Following the band’s colossal anniversary edition, a reissue of their memorable debut re-released in 2023 via AFM Records, today, MASTERPLAN are sharing their new single Rise Again – an epic, powerful and hopefully first harbinger of a new album to follow in the not so distant future! Founding member and guitarist, Roland Grapow, reveals:

“After almost 10-11 years of silence, we are ready to burst onto the heavy metal scene again.

We missed the audience and new emotions.

This song is about how we felt during the last period. Everything in the world changes so quickly that sometimes it is very difficult to understand where you belong. And it seems that you are talented and worthy of success, but you begin to doubt yourself. And this is a big mistake.

As usual and in the Masterplan style, we try to be positive and this is the main goal of our creativity. We want to inspire our fans to find the strength to overcome life’s challenges. Rise Again is the song about hope, life and better things to come, it’s like a phoenix rising from the ashes.“

“Rise Again” is out now on all digital streaming services via https://masterplan.bfan.link/rise-again, the new MASTERPLAN lyric video is premiering HERE:

Make sure to catch MASTERPLAN and FIREWIND live on their upcomingMASTERS OF FIRE EUROPEAN TOUR 2024!
Tickets: https://mfpconcerts.com/konzerte/#masters

29.02 🇩🇪 – Frankfurt, Das Bett
01.03 🇩🇪 – Bochum, Matrix
02.03 🇳🇱 – Uden, De Pul
03.03 🇫🇷 – Savigny Le Temple, L’Empreinte
06.03 🇪🇸 – Barcelona, Sala Wolf
07.03 🇪🇸– Madrid, Shoko
08.03 🇪🇸 – Pamplona, Totem
11.03 🇩🇪 – Munich, Backstage Halle
12.03 🇦🇹 – Wien, Szene
13.03 🇸🇰 – Bratislava, Randal Club
14.03 🇨🇿 – Zlin, Masters of Rock Cafe
15.03 🇵🇱 – Lublin, Studio im. Budki Suflera
16.03 🇵🇱 – Zabrze – CK Wiatrak
17.03 🇩🇪 – Leipzig – Hellraiser
20.03 🇳🇴 – Oslo, John Dee
21.03 🇸🇪 – Malmö, Plan B
22.03 🇸🇪 – Gothenburg, Surr Arena
23.03 🇸🇪 – Gävle, Gasklockorna
24.03 🇸🇪 – Stockholm, Biblioteket Live

For More Info Visit:
https://masterplan-theband.com
https://www.facebook.com/masterplantheband
https://www.instagram.com/masterplan.official

THUNDERMOTHER Unleash Music Video for Furious, New Single ‘Speaking of The Devil’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 27, 2024
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[photo: Mats Vassfjord]

Following a previously-released, first track after the attention-getting line-up change, Swedish rock queens THUNDERMOTHER strike back with their brand new single! After “I Left My License In The Future” – a jaw-dropping, straightforward, energetic, catchy potential hit – already seen THUNDERMOTHER return stronger and more powerful than ever, today, the band is premiering a music video for their furious, new song “Speaking of The Devil”!

Founding member and guitarist, Filippa Nässil comments: “The new single is written by Linnéa and me, recorded live in Medley Studios with our long time great producer Søren Andersen. It’s a very bad ass song that we’re all proud of. I can’t wait to play this live on our upcoming tour ”15 years of rock” starting in Sweden now in February.”


“Speaking of The Devil” is out now on all digital services at https://thundermother.bfan.link/speaking-of-the-devil, watch the music video premiering here:

Skåne-born guitarist Filippa Nässil laid the foundation for THUNDERMOTHER in late 2009. While originally based in Växjö where she was pursuing her studies, she later relocated to Stockholm in her quest to assemble a band. Fast forward to 2024, and THUNDERMOTHER is on the cusp of celebrating its 15th anniversary, boasting an impressive track record of numerous successful tours worldwide. THUNDERMOTHER achieved remarkable success across Europe and held the distinction of being one of the world’s most active touring bands between 2017 and 2021.

Their last three albums, “Heat Wave”, the “Heatwave Deluxe Edition” and “Black & Gold” all released on AFM Records, gained European top chart positions (album charts Germany #6, Sweden #8, Switzerland #15, …) as well as securing the top spot on the Swedish Hard Rock charts. Such successes could not go unnoticed – the team around the world-famous SCORPIONS invited the Swedish powerhouse to join them on their 3 month North American stadium tour. After this successful and smooth collaboration and frenetically acclaimed live perfomances, there was only one option for the SCORPIONS – add THUNDERMOTHER on their European run as well. 39 shows with more than 600.000 spectators all over Europe and North America! Not to mention all the other highly-acclaimed gigs like an invitation from KISS to perform on their official “KISS cruise”, three appearances at Wacken Open Air plus numerous other prestigious festivals and fairs. THUNDERMOTHER are aiming to become the next headliner generation – with 2,000 shows under their belts, a Gaffa Award for being Sweden’s best Hard Rock act in 2020 on their shelves, the European double silver Impala Award on their walls and as the only band performance out of 40 a 5/5 review from “Rocknytt” (Sweden Rock Festival 2023) in the press!

THUNDERMOTHER 2023 – this is Linnea Vikström Egg, Majsan Lindberg, Joan Massing and Filippa Nässil. One line-up, one vision, one goal! Their slogan “We fight for Rock’N’Roll” has to be taken literally: THUNDERMOTHER don’t just play Rock’n’Roll. THUNDERMOTHER are Rock’n’Roll!

THUNDERMOTHER Live:

FEB 23 Nöjesfabriken, Karlstad / Sweden
FEB 24 Folkets Park, Huskvarna / Sweden
MAR 1 Club Deströyer, Sundsvall / Sweden
MAR 2 Nöjesbolaget, Örnsköldsvik / Sweden
MAR 8 The Tivoli, Helsingborg / Sweden
MAR 9 Babel, Malmö / Sweden
MAR 10 Pumpehuset, Copenhagen / Denmark
MAR 15 Katalin and all that Jazz, Uppsala / Sweden
MAR 16 Frimis Salonger, Örebro / Sweden
MAR 22 Pustervik, Göteborg / Sweden
MAR 23 Kägelbanan Södra Teatern, Stockholm / Sweden
JUN 29 Tons of Rock 2024, Oslo / Norway

For More Info Visit:
http://www.thundermother.com
http://www.facebook.com/thundermother
http://www.instagram.com/thundermother
http://www.afm-records.de

SLAUGHTERROR Announce New EP “Endless Lust For Gore”; Release First Single + Video ‘Incarnation’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 27, 2024
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Death metal powerhouse Slaughterror is set to unleash their stunning debut EP, “Endless Lust For Gore”, on February 23 via Noble Demon. 

Formed in 2022, Slaughterror is a formidable trio of talent hailing from the cold heart of Finland. Their music is a relentless onslaught of aggression and groove, capturing the essence of classic death metal. Drawing inspiration from American death metal giants like Six Feet Under and Cannibal Corpse, Slaughterror‘s sound takes you back to the golden era of the genre. The first single from the band’s upcoming EP, entitled “Incarnation”, is out now and accompanied by an intense video that perfectly complements the powerful death metal track.

Slaughterror comments: “Incarnation is a brutal and punchy death metal song about a man who projects his self-hatred upon the world, killing and tormenting anyone who he thinks is unworthy of this life. Crushing riffs and a great groove accompany this brutality.”

Stream the single HERE

Slaughterror‘s music is a testament to their deep love and admiration for the pioneers of the scene. While paying homage to the classics, they skillfully infuse their own modern twist, creating their very own powerful sound.

Beyond their endeavors in Slaughterror, the band members have notable roles in other projects within the metal music scene. Juuso Turkki, for instance, is a multi-talented musician who also plays in the dynamic outfit One Morning Left. Okko Solanterä is recognized for his contributions to Horizon Ignited, while Saku Moilanen is not only a guitarist for Slaughterror but also a mastermind of Red Moon Architect, as well as renowned studio producer within the metal music scene, shaping the sound of countless acts. 

So stay tuned for the release of “Endless Lust For Gore” on February 23! The EP will be released digitally by Noble Demon and is available for pre-save at THIS LOCATION

Tracklist:

  1. Incarnation
  2. Victim
  3. Endless Lust For Gore
  4. I Am Death

For more info visit:
https://www.instagram.com/slaughterrorofficial
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555454164923
http://nobledemon.com
http://shop.nobledemon.com

MANTICORA Release New Album “Mycelium”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 27, 2024
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Thrash, prog, power, black, death + pure heavy metal and everything else, your metalheart desires, put into one album, is usually what MANTICORA is all about. The band, that started out in 1997 – nine albums ago – as a power metal outfit, has transformed and thereby developed their own unique style of heavy metal – a melting pot of everything you want to hear, as a genuine metal fan. Welcome to “Mycelium”, out today.

After their grandiose, critically acclaimed two-album concept from 2018/2020 plus a 334-page novel (written by the band’s singer Lars F. Larsen), which the albums were based on – the Danes have scaled down a bit and written another majestic concept album, but this time only spanning a 48-minute mark, in total.

“Mycelium”, the new opus, is less symphonic and with an angrier, raw approach, with aggressiveness as the main focus. Manticora has created a DIY album, where the only outside influence has been the mastering (done by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios). Everything else is crafted by the band: concept, lyrics, music, production, artwork – you name it, Manticora provides.

High-octane metal, which is only recommended for the strong at heart.

“Mycelium” is out today on, CD, LP (black vinyl, limited to 500 copies) and digital formats via Mighty Music. Orders are available here. Digital version here.

“Mycelium” tracklist:
1. Winter Solstice 
2. Necropolitans 
3. Demonday 
4. Angel Of The Spring 
5. Golem Sapiens 
6. Mycelium 
7. Beast Of The Fall 
8. Equinox 
9. Mementopolis 
10. Día De Los Muertos 

Confirmed live dates:
02.02.2024: DK – Fermaten, Herning
09.02.2024: DK – Studenterhuset, Aalborg
10.02.2024: DK – Posten, Odense
16.02.2024: DK – Voxhall, Aarhus
17.02.2024: DK – Soenderborghus, Soenderborg
23.02.2024: DK – Vega, Copenhagen
24.02.2024: DK – Karosserifabrikken, Elsinore
01.03.2024: DK – Gimle, Roskile
06.04.2024: DE – ArtRock festival, Reichenbach
24.05.2024: DE – IronFest, Ohmbachsee
26.05.2024: NL – 013, Tilbug (w. Blind Guardian)
31.07.2024: SL – Metaldays festival , Velenje

Lineup:
Kristian Larsen – guitars
Lars F. Larsen – vocals
Stefan Johansson – guitars
Kasper Gram – bass

Webshop: https://bit.ly/man-targ

Digital version: https://manticora.lnk.to/album

Further links:
Official site
Facebook
Instagram
X
YouTube
Bandcamp
Spotify
Apple Music
Deezer
Tidal

BAD WOLVES Release New Song + Lyric Video ‘Knife’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 27, 2024
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Photo Credit: Wombat

Platinum-certified hard rock outfit BAD WOLVES have sharpened their sound with the scathing new song “Knife,” out today, January 26, via Better Noise Music across digital platforms. The track features scream vocals from vocalist/guitarist AJ Rebollo (ex-ISSUES), who recently appeared on tour filling in on guitars for Bad Wolves on their winter 2023 tour dates with Bush and Eva Under Fire. BAD WOLVES—John Boecklin [drums], Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz [lead vocals], Doc Coyle [lead guitar, backing vocals] and Kyle Konkiel [bass, backing vocals]—are now excited to announce Rebollo will continue to tour with the band and has been officially made a full-time band member. Watch a lyric video for “Knife” streaming below or via YouTube HERE. Stream/download “Knife” at  https://badwolves.ffm.to/knife.

“Feels good to be able to be the kind of band that one day works on a ballad and the next works on a song that is this heavy,” shares DL. “Sometimes it’s fun to ‘prove’ that you can still write an ass beater.  It’s exciting to be able to incorporate another powerful dynamic into Bad Wolves arsenal with AJ’s vocal style and riffs.”

“I’m very stoked that I’ve been given the opportunity of joining up with the legends in Bad Wolves,” exclaims AJ. I’ve been a fan of each of their bands since my early teens, so to say I’m honored to be playing with them would be an understatement. Each and every one of these guys brings something to the table that I’ve looked up to for many years. I had the amazing opportunity to get into the studio recently and work on the new track ‘Knife’ with them, and I’m very pumped for everyone to hear the vocals we put together. Cheers to the future!”

BAD WOLVES’ latest effort, 2023’s DIE ABOUT IT, redefined the band’s sound by stretching the boundaries of hard rock with earthquaking heaviness, enigmatic experimentation, and enthralling melodies. Lauded as “pure musical gold…unpredictable, bold, and uniquely innovative” (Heavy Mag), DIE ABOUT IT is “an album that offers something for everyone,” states mxdwn.  

The album’s first official radio single “Legends Never Die,” a song dedicated to the heroes in life whose legacies will continue to be shared to future generations, is currently ascending the rock radio charts and has landed in the Top 10, currently at #7. To date it’s  over 631k views for its empowering music video (seen HERE). The band has previously garnered five #1-charting active rock radio singles throughout the span of their career. 

DIE ABOUT IT is available in the US on digital download, CD, cassette or various vinyl color variants at https://badwolves.ffm.to/dieaboutit. The band has recently added new vinyl and CD bundles with exclusive merch designs via the Better Noise Music EU / UK store. Bundles are available HERE.

More information at  WEBSITE | FB | IG | TWITTER | TIK TOK | YOUTUBE

ALLEVIATE Release New Single + Video ‘Trying to Survive’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 27, 2024
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Photo Credit: Denise Andörfer

After their successful debut singles ‘Die For Me’, ‘Broken’ and ‘Better’ that have gained over 1.6 million plays on Spotify, metalcore supergroup Alleviate are back with their fourth banger ‘Trying to Survive’, out now via Arising Empire.

With ‘Trying to Survive’, the supergroup deliver a sonic uppercut to the metalcore scene. Known for their powerhouse lineup and innovative sound, Alleviate‘s new track is a masterclass in genre-defying music, blending ferocious energy with intricate melodies. ‘Trying to Survive’ stands out not just for its technical prowess but for the raw emotion and intensity it brings, setting a new benchmark for what’s possible in metalcore. This release is a clear statement from Alleviate, showcasing their ability to challenge and invigorate the genre with each note.

Stream ‘Trying to Survive’ here: https://arisingempire.com/tryingtosurvive

Upon releasing their debut single ‘Die For Me’, Alleviate gained fans across the globe. Famous internet reactors like Nik Nocturnal and Too Lit Mafia supported their powerful sound, which combines technical riffs, heavy breakdowns, and catchy hooks.

Alleviate stand for the strength that’s hidden deep inside us all. Formed in 2020, the band consists of five successful musicians from five different bands across a variety of metal sub-genres. They combine the best of technical metalcore, deathcore, djent and post-hardcore in one powerful and beautiful style. The members have proven themselves numerous times in previous and current bands. They’ve played hundreds of shows and are experienced live performers. 

The name Alleviate itself represents what the band stands for; giving hope and spreading a positive message into the world.

Alleviate are:
Timo – clean vocals (Our Mirage)
Marius – shouts (Breakdowns at Tiffany’s)
Ramon – guitar (The Evolutionist)
Marc – guitar (We Are Perspectives)
Yunus – drums (Time, The Valuator)

Alleviate online:
https://www.instagram.com/Alleviate.official
https://www.facebook.com/Alleviate.official
https://twitter.com/alleviateoffic1
https://www.tiktok.com/@alleviate.music

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