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ANGMODNES Premiere New Video for ‘The Hours’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 10, 2024
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Dutch funeral doom metal act ANGMODNES are gearing up to drop their new album “Rot Of The Soul” on March 1st 2024 via Meuse Music Records and Tragedy Productions.

The album is shrouded in despair and shows the band offering their most textured and innovative release to date.

Today, ANGMODNES are premiering the new single “The Hours” at Everything Is Noise. Watch the video HERE.

The album’s opening track, “Beneath”, is still available at THIS LOCATION.

Tracklist:

01. Beneath
02. The Hours
03. Agony Of The Sun
04. Stagnant
05. Rot Of The Soul

ANGMODNES is a doom metal band formed in 2013 in Utrecht (The Netherlands).

The band was formed by the collaboration of Y.S. (Wilds Forlorn, Apotelesma), M.V. (Apotelesma, Koudvuur) and F.S.
Tragic, anguished and desperate sounding, ANGMODNES came into being as the despondent offshoot of another band, Apotelesma.

After the well received debut “The Weight Of Eternity”, released in 2022, which featured mostly material written nine years earlier, Y.S. And M.V. found themselves rediscovering a love for all things slow and unexpectedly tapped into a wellspring of inspiration.

Following in the wake of “The Weight Of Eternity”, “Rot Of The Soul” builds upon the style and atmosphere present on the debut while at times venturing beyond the typical territories of doom metal.

Spanning over 55 minutes, it takes the listener on a journey through the mind of someone suffering from severe depression, haunted by existential dread and sinking ever deeper into a mire of negation and worldly rejection.

F.S., whose ethereal, haunting vocals could already be heard on “The Weight of Eternity”, lent her voice once more for the new album. With her vocals being such an integral part of the sound of ANGMODNES, it was time to fully bring F.S. into the fold as a band member.

https://www.angmodnes.com
https://www.angmodnes.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/angmodnes/

LEE AARON to Release New Studio Album “Tattoo Me” on April 26th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 10, 2024
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LEE AARON will release the new studio album “Tattoo Me” on 26.04.2024 on Metalville Records.

“Songs are like tattoos” – the famous first line of Joni Mitchell’s Blue – is a sentiment that has always resonated deeply for Canadian rocker Lee Aaron.

18 Albums into her career, Aaron has written, recorded and produced music achieving gold and multi-platinum sales. Recognized as one of Canada’s top rock vocalists she’s also made forays into jazz, blues, and even opera, receiving numerous awards and accolades and most recently, a 2023 induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame.

“The one thing I’d never done was a full covers album,” says Aaron. “It seemed like a really cool and super fun project to tackle at this point…”

Taking a nostalgic journey, Tattoo Me pays homage to musical trailblazers who helped shape her own artistic path. As a reflection of her eclectic taste, yet in keeping with a profound respect for the greats, these 11 dynamic tracks are a unique tapestry of influences that transcend era and genre.

“It started out as a heartfelt nod to artists we’d been influenced by in our youth, but the truth is, we didn’t stop being influenced or being fans at 18, so the list kept evolving. It covers a few decades and a few unconventional choices, but it was incredibly rewarding to make!” she states.

Each track is a labor of love, infused with Aaron and her band’s signature rock ’n’ roll swagger, yet in keeping with a sense of reverence for the originals.

The album was produced by Aaron in her Vancouver studio and mixed by multi-media genius Frank Gryner (Rob Zombie, L7, Def Leppard, Larkin Poe, Ian Hunter and more).

“One of the positive things that came out of the pandemic was that we all upgraded our home studios and got very good at engineering and recording ourselves. No one was under the pressure of a studio clock, so the performances are as genuine as they’re gonna get.”

From the sizzling blues-rock of 1960’s Nina Simone’s “The Pusher,” to the rebellious energy of 1972 Alice Cooper’s “Is it My Body,” Aaron growls, purrs, whispers and wails, sounding like she’s having an absolute blast infusing these songs with her own fiery spirit. Her voice is as versatile and powerful as ever.

Standout tracks include a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “What is and What Should Never Be,” Heart’s “Even it Up” and Hole’s “Malibu.” Stellar performances by Aaron’s long-term band: Sean Kelly (guitar), Dave Reimer (bass) and John Cody (drums) effortlessly channel these ’70s and 80’s rock giants and seem to capture the original magic of each of the tunes.

Another gem is Aaron’s take on Elton John’s “Someone Saved My Life Tonight.” Kelly’s gorgeous acoustic guitars create the soundscape, then strings and lush harmonies support her stirring vocal performance. The tribute is passionate and heart-felt. She reflects, “I spent hours and hours laying on my basement floor with headphones listening to “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” on repeat. I desperately wanted someone to save me from my boring life when I was a teenager…music ended up being that for me.”

The album also takes some unexpected turns, with delightful interpretations of songs from a diverse range of artists, including late 90’s Brit-Pop band Elastica, California’s 77’s and the Undertones. Each track echoes the vibe of the era while seamlessly fitting into the lineage of Aaron’s own storied career.

Tattoo Me is a sonic time capsule, bridging the decades. Once again, cementing her status as a rock ’n’ roll chameleon, Aaron blends the old and the new, proving not only that the transcendent power of music never stops, but that she herself isn’t ready to anytime soon.

TRACK LISTING
Tattoo
Are you Gonna be My Girl
Even it Up
What is and What Should Never Be
Is it My Body
Go Your Own Way
The Pusher
Malibu
Someone Saved My Life Tonight
Connection
Teenage Kicks

LINE UP
Lee Aaron – lead vocals
Sean Kelly – guitars
Dave Reimer – bass
John Cody – drums

https://www.leeaaron.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/LeeAaronMusic
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https://www.youtube.com/user/LeeAaronTV

THOR Unveil New Single ‘Ride Of The Iron Horse’ & Album Details

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 10, 2024
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How do you celebrate a monumental 50-year milestone of metal mania? If you’re metal giant Thor, you release a new album that simultaneously looks forward and backward, celebrating the past and venturing into the uncharted future. Ride The Iron Horse puts Thor back in the saddle for another barnstorming metal album that marks 5 decades of metal dominance for the veteran musician. Alongside new compositions such as the rousing “5-0 Let’s Go,” the defiant “Shields Up” and the poignant ballad “No Time For Games” are some unreleased gems from Thor’s early years in the late ‘70s through the ‘80s that complete the circle of this spectacular album. 

To celebrate the forthcoming release, today Thor releases the first single, the heavy title track, “Ride The Iron Horse,” that brings a hint of country music to the metal god’s electrifying repertoire. Featuring some stellar guitar work and production from cohort Kevin Stuart Swain, the single is a testament to Thor’s enduring legacy as both an artist and an inspirational figure for generations of metal musicians.

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/thor_rideoftheironhorsesingle

Thor reflects on this new album saying “There’s a lot of life left in this Iron Horse. It seems the 50 years went by in a flash. From Keep The Dogs Away to Ride Of The Iron Horse, there have been the highest of highs and sometimes the lowest of lows. But I kept riding through it all. The greatest moments I have had were  the incredible people I have met during my tours or correspondence online. The Thor Korr! They made it all worthwhile. For that, I thank you all. Keep riding the great white plaines!”

Ride Of The Iron Horse, the album, is set for full release on March 22 and will be available on both CD and vinyl. In a nod to the vibrant visuals that have always accompanied Thor’s music, the album features original art design by internationally renowned comic book artist Timo Wuerz. With his dynamic illustrations, Wuerz captures the essence of Thor’s larger-than-life persona, bringing a visual dimension to the sonic onslaught.

Buy the CD/Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=Ride+of+the+Iron+Horse&post_type=product
Pre-order/pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/thor_rideoftheironhorsealbum

Track List:

  1. Ride Of The Iron Horse
  2. Lightning Rod feat. KHEMI$T
  3. 5-0 Let’s Go
  4. Peace By Piece
  5. Unlock The Power
  6. No Time For Games
  7. Bring It On
  8. Flight Of The Striker (Unreleased 1987)
  9. Had It Been Another Day (Unreleased 1986)
  10. Watch Your Back (Unreleased 2002)
  11. Hit And Run (1979 Demo)
  12. 100% (1979 Demo)
  13. Shields Up
    BONUS TRACKS
  14. Thunder On The Mountain (Unreleased 1979)
  15. To The Extreme (Unreleased 1999)

Fans eager to experience Thor’s magnificent stage presence firsthand will have the opportunity to do so as he embarks on a tour this March, joined by special guests Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre. From the rocky terrain of Colorado to the sun-drenched shores of California, and across the border to the metal-loving masses of Canada, Thor’s tour promises to be an unforgettable celebration of metal music at its finest!

Tour Dates:
March 2 – Hi Dive – Denver, CO
March 4 – Aces High – Salt Lake City, UT
March 8 – Whisky A Go Go – Los Angeles, CA
March 15 – Hollywood Theater – Portland, OR
March 16 – Coffin Club – Portland, OR
April 12 – Modern Love – Calgary, Alberta, Canada
April 13 – The Starlight – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

FEUERSCHWANZ Reveal English Version of ‘Highlander’ with Official Music Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 10, 2024
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[Photo Credit: Stefan Heilemann]

After charting #1 on the Official German Album Charts with their latest two records and gracing the cover of German Metal Hammer magazine, Germany’s top-notch force FEUERSCHWANZ is now celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary by releasing some of their greatest hits rearranged in English for the first time, beginning with “Highlander”! Originally released on their latest studio album, Fegefeuer (2023), FEUERSCHWANZ now present an English language version of the heavy track as a part of their first ever release with English lyrics, Warriors, out April 19, 2024 via Napalm Records.
 
In addition to English versions of “Highlander” and nine other big FEUERSCHWANZ hits, Warriors also features the brand-new song “The Unholy Grail” and a cover of the Assassin’s Creed classic “Valhalla Calling” by Miracle Of Sound, as well as many epic guest appearances, including Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost), Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose), Dominum, Orden Ogan and Patty Gurdy. Reigning in the German metal scene, FEUERSCHWANZ played a nearly sold-out tour followed by premium and headline slots at main European summer festivals in 2023. Check out the official music video for “Highlander” below!

FEUERSCHWANZ state:
“’There can only be one!’ Immortal words from Immortal Men. Swords and epic tales with the sound of Queen. We pay tribute to our heroes from the world of fantasy and rock with the sound of roaring pipes and epic metal. Check out our rendition to the highlander and ask yourself: ‘Who wants to live forever?’“

Pre-Order your Copy of Warriors NOW – First Formats Already Sold Out

Warriors looks back on a remarkable track record of tireless work and is further proof that FEUERSCHWANZ not only welcome challenges with open arms, but actively seek them out. Newly recorded – and for the first time ever in English – songs like “Das Elfte Gebot” (“The Forgotten Commandment”), “Memento Mori”, “Untot im Drachenboot” (“Death on the Dragonship”), “Bastard of Asgard” and “Fegefeuer” (“Purgatory”) take on a whole new character, but still sound familiar in FEUERSCHWANZ style. With “The Unholy Grail”, FEUERSCHWANZ surprise their fans with a brand-new song and take them directly into a captivating world full of legends and heroic battles. The final track is a cover of the Assassin’s Creed classic “Valhalla Calling” by Miracle Of Sound, which fits perfectly into the overall work and discography of FEUERSCHWANZ. Warriors is a new milestone in FEUERSCHWANZ‘s successful career, which only knows its way to the top!

Tracklist Warriors:
1 Highlander (English Version)
2 The Unholy Grail (feat. Dominum, Orden Ogan)
3 The Forgotten Commandment
4 Memento Mori (English Version, feat. Lord of the Lost, Chris Harms)
5 Death on the Dragonship
6 Wardwarf (feat. Francesco Cavalieri of Wind Rose)
7 Circlepit of Hell
8 Song of Ice and Fire (feat. Patty Gurdy)
9 Purgatory
10 Bastard of Asgard
11 SGFRD Dragonslayer (English Version)
12 Valhalla Calling

Founded in 2004, FEUERSCHWANZ have evolved over the years from their roots in comedy medieval folk rock into a band to be taken seriously and are rightly regarded as one of the hottest acts on the scene. After they hit #1 in the Official German Album Charts for the first time with Memento Mori (2021), Germany’s hottest band managed to repeat that great success with their latest studio album Fegefeuer (2023). With premium slots at numerous festivals, such as co-headline slots at the legendary Wacken and Summer Breeze Open Airs, as well as abroad, including at Masters Of Rock and on the 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise in the Caribbean, and an almost completely sold-out headlining tour, FEUERSCHWANZ underlined their outstanding position all the more last year. Many dates of the upcoming big Fegefeuer headline tour in 2024 are already completely sold out.

FEUERSCHWANZ live 2024:
Fegefeuer Tour 2024:
w/ Orden Ogan, Dominum
10.04.24 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36
11.04.24 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36 – SOLD OUT!
12.04.24 DE – Berlin / Huxleys
13.04.24 DE – Dresden / Alter Schlachthof
18.04.24 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
19.04.24 DE – Erfurt / Club Central
20.04.24 DE – Munich / Backstage – SOLD OUT!
21.04.24 DE – Munich / Backstage
26.04.24 DE – Hanover / Capitol
27.04.24 DE – Osnabrück / Hyde Park
30.04.24 DE – Nuremberg / Löwensaal
01.05.24 DE – Nuremberg / Löwensaal – SOLD OUT
02.05.24 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
03.05.24 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
04.05.24 DE – Cologne / Palladium
27.11.24 NL – Eindhoven / Effenaar
28.11.24 NL – Haarlem / Patronaat
29.11.24 FR – Paris / Trabendo
03.12.24 IT – Milan / Live Club
06.12.24 AT – Vienna / Arena
 
Festivals 2024:
10.05.24 DE – Rastede / MPS
11.05.24 BE – Bomal-Sur-Ourthe / Durbuy Rock
01.06.24 DE – Fulda / Museumshof
02.06.24 CZ – Pilsen / Metalfest Open Air
14.06.24 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nove Rock
15.06.24 CH – Interlaken / Greenfield Festival
16.06.24 PT – São Pedro Do Sul / Bela Vista Open Air
20.07.24 DE – Niedergörsdorf / Motorcycle Jamboree
02.08.24 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
03.08.24 DE – Bückeburg / MPS
09.08.24 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival
16.08.24 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze
17.08.24 DE – Weil Am Rhein / MPS
31.08.24 DE – Halle (Saale) / In Extremo „Weckt Die Toten“ Festival
07.09.24 DE – Luhmühlen / MPS
10.–15.09.24 DE – Kiel / Full Metal Cruise
14.12.24 DE – Essen / Grugahalle – 20 Jahre FEUERSCHWANZ

FEUERSCHWANZ are:
Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdy
Hauptmann – vocals, guitar
Hodi – flutes, bagpipes, guitars, vocals
Hans – guitar
Jarne – bass
Rollo – drums
Musch Musch – dance & performance
Myu – dance & performance
 
FEUERSCHWANZ online:
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tAKiDA Unveil Visualizer Video for New Single ‘On The Line’, New Album Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 10, 2024
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Friday, February 9, tAKiDA, one of Sweden’s largest and most successful rock bands, finally revealed their massive ninth studio album and Napalm Records debut, The agony flame! To celebrate the release, the quintet have unveiled their brand-new fourth single, “On the line”. The track presents fast-paced melody and intense vocals – building a highly-infectious hymn alongside its official music video.

tAKiDA will soon kick off their 2024 “Smoke & Mirrors Tour”, including an extended run through several major cities in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Starting on April 2 in Offenbach, Germany, the band will be supported by the English band Those Damn Crows. Tickets are on sale now. 

Ever since their start in 1999 and breaking into the scene with their first studio album, Make You Breathe (2006), tAKiDA has become one of Sweden’s top-notch export, garnering mind-blowing success in their home country with six platinum singles (one of them 4x platinum), three platinum albums and five #1 albums. In 2023, tAKiDA’s recent singles, cut from the upcoming album The agony flame, have exceeded the already extremely well-accomplished band’s previous international radio chart success, with “The loneliest hour” hitting #1 on German Rock Airplay Charts, and “Third strike” added to daily rotation at Antyradio – Poland’s biggest and most important rock radio channel. In summer 2023, tAKiDA conquered the mainstage of the legendary Wacken Open Air, performing in front of twenty thousand people. With the release of The agony flame in 2024, tAKiDA will not only celebrate 25 years of band history, but surpass their current success without the shadow of a doubt.
 
tAKiDA on The agony flame:
“The agony flame is our “now or never”-album and you’re free to interpret that however you want. Hope you’ll like it.”

Order Your Copy of The agony flame HERE

The agony flame Tracklisting:
1. Third strike
2. The other side
3. Sacred spell
4. In time
5. Your blood awaits you
6. Nothing but a misplace
7. The loneliest hour
8. Sickening
9. Isolated (smoke & mirrors)
10.On the line
11.Second fiddle

The agony flame embodies the distinctive, unmistakable tAKiDA sound, rich with infectious, huge choruses. The band’s sound is a blend of the members’ individual influences rooted in the 80s. The lyrics often explore intense emotions – darkness, melancholy, and desperation – reflecting the uncertainties of current times. Despite the challenges, the band emphasizes the importance of dancing in the dark and finding hope. The agony flame embodies the distinctive, unmistakable tAKiDA sound, rich with infectious, huge choruses. On the new album, listeners get to witness some of singer Robert Pettersson’s strongest vocal performances to date. In trademark tAKiDA manner, songs like “Your blood awaits you”, “Third strike” and “On the line” are loaded with emotion and unlimited hit potential. 

More than two decades after the band’s formation, tAKiDA’s new offering makes it crystal clear that the unit’s pop-infused rock is still relevant today.    

tAKiDA Live 2024
 
Smoke & Mirrors Tour 2024
w/ Those Damn Crows
02.04.2024 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
04.04.2024 DE – Hanover / Capitol
05.04.2024 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
06.04.2024 DE – Filderstadt / FILHarmonie
07.04.2024 CH – Pratteln / Konzertfabrik Z7
09.04.2024 DE – Munich / TonHalle
10.04.2024 AT – Vienna / Szene Wien
12.04.2024 DE – Hamburg / Edel-Optics.de Arena
13.04.2024 DE – Cologne / Palladium
14.04.2024 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
16.04.2024 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
17.04.2023 DE – Nuremberg / Löwensaal

tAKiDA are:
Robert Pettersson – Vocals
Tomas Wallin – Choirs, Guitars
Mattias Larsson – Guitars
Chris Rehn – Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Programming and Arrangements
Kristoffer Söderström – Drums
 
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COLLATERAL Release ‘Glass Sky’ Single + Music Video from Upcoming Album “Should’ve Known Better”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 9, 2024
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British four-piece rock band Collateral are set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album Should’ve Known Better on May 24, 2024. Released by Big Shot Records, the album will be distributed worldwide by Cargo Records Direct and available to pre-order today, February 9 from www.collateralofficial.com and Cargo Records Direct.

The album will be released on CD, red vinyl, picture disc, limited edition cassette, and digital.

Also today, the band released the lead single “Glass Sky.” The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE. The official “Glass Sky” music video is available to watch on YouTube HERE.

The new single “Glass Sky” and the forthcoming album Should’ve Known Better is produced by Dan Weller (Those Damn Crows, Enter Shikari, Monster Truck, Kris Barras, Holding Absence, Bury Tomorrow).

STREAM HERE THE SINGLE

“I love massive riffs, massive hooks and feel-good guitar music,” says Weller. “When Collateral sent me their demos, I jumped at chance to produce their new record. I’m proud of what we managed to create.  It’s Collateral mk2 – ambitious, daring and refined. I can’t wait for people to hear it.”

Since the band released their eponymous debut album (Top 5 UK Rock Album Chart) at the start of 2020 Collateral have spent no time standing still. Covid came only weeks after the debut album was released and forced the band to cancel their highly successful tour with Phil X (Bon Jovi) halfway through. This made the band hungry to keep the momentum. With innovative ways to produce top quality live streams, the band became special guests supporting the likes of Skid Row, H.E.A.T and Reckless Love.

The exciting and flamboyant Kent-based rock and roll band are comprised of Angelo Tristan (lead vocals, guitar), Louis Malagodi (guitar), Jack Bentley-Smith (bass) and Ben Atkinson (drums).

On October 21, 2022, Collateral independently released a re-mixed and re-mastered version of their debut album re-titled as “Re-Wired” which featured Jeff Scott Soto, Phil X, Kee Marcello, Rudy Sarzo, Danny Vaughn, and Joel Hoekstra. The re-release saw the band in the Official UK Rock Charts at #12.  

After the gruelling back-to-back tours with Skid Row, H.E.A.T and Reckless Love, the band ignited a spark and strengthened their already loyal fanbase leading them to win the opening slot at 2023s Stonedead Festival, leading the band to perform their biggest show.

Collateral’s hotly tipped sophomore album looks like it will take them to the next level. A lot of people don’t know what to expect from the new album, as the band have been tight-lipped about the new songs. Collateral have created a state-of-the-art rock album that will immerse listeners in their rock music universe, enabling fans to feel the blood, sweat and glory that went into the recording of every song.

“We felt that our debut album was lacking the production,” reflects Collateral’s frontman, Angelo Tristan. “For the sophomore album, I wanted to make sure that this time we left no room for error and so got one of the hottest producers in the music industry, Dan Weller, to help lift these songs into a new dimension. With Dan’s pioneering studio expertise, this album has massive production quality that enables you to get lost in each character-filled track. Dan really brought out the emotions we were trying to portray and has achieved it with his own unique style.”

“We wanted this album to express where we were in our own lives since the release of our first. So much has happened since then, I mean the world shut down for what felt like a lifetime! And it was obvious that people were going to need some sort of optimism.  I hope ‘Glass Sky’ is one of those songs that gives people the belief to find themselves again.”

“Whereas, the feel-good ‘Just One Of Those Days’ is trying to find the good side of a bad day. Me being me, couldn’t help but to write a big power ballad, ‘The Long Road’, that I wrote from a very hard and deep place, in hope that it could maybe bring some peace and comfort to people who need it. I think there’s all aspects of life running though this album and what it means to us will remain in our hearts forever.”

“Should’ve Known Better” is an album that goes beyond specific music genres,” says Angelo. “It’s almost like a soundtrack to a beating heart.  It’s an album that will remain timeless in years to come.”

ALBUM TRACK LISTING

1. GLASS SKY (3.53)
2. ORIGINAL CRIMINAL (3.58)
3. JUST ONE OF THOSE DAYS (3.19)
4. TEENAGE DREAMS (4.34)
5. ELYSIUM (4.02)
6. ON THE LONG ROAD (4.47)
7. NO PLACE FOR LOVE (3.35)
8. GAME CHANGER (3.54)
9. FINAL STAND (3.49)

PRODUCTION CREDITS
PRODUCED BY DAN WELLER
RECORDED AT MARSHALL STUDIOS, MILTON KEYNES
ENGINERED AND MIXED BY DAN WELLER
MASTERED BY RYAN SMITH @ STERLING SOUND

ALBUM TRACK BY TRACK

Collateral’s frontman, Angelo Tristan, breaks down the songs on the new album track by track.

GLASS SKY
This is the flag ship of the album. Louis came into the rehearsal studio one day with the opening riff and I literally stopped what I was doing. I turned around to him and said, “That’s it… That’s the hit”. The lyrics were like water off a duck’s back. It felt easy to write something empowering. It was crying out for a Shanty style gang vocal that I could imagine a rallying arena scream along to. I felt this song had to bring people together. We’re all searching for that breakthrough, for that love, for that thing that will make us feel complete. This is that song.

ORIGINAL CRIMINAL
This song is a nod to the Bonnie and Clyde style lifestyle. A mysterious character that has a dangerously attractive persona doing what he likes when he likes. The best part of this song is that you never know if he’s a good or bad guy. I guess he’s what all men would want to be. An “Original Criminal.”

JUST ONE OF THOSE DAYS
Showing my country influence, I wanted to create a song with a happy and upbeat vibe that would make people forget about a bad day. We all have them, we all have ‘One of those days’ where nothing quite goes to plan and that was the perfect inspiration for this song. We decided to have a key change chorus to really uplift the optimism, Bryan Adams style, and I think the song as a whole really captures the important things in life and at the same time lets you let go of the stupid everyday stresses, we all go through.”

TEENAGE DREAMS
I find myself writing a lot about nostalgia, I find magic in it, “Teenage Dreams” is that nostalgia. Going back to a simpler time. A time where the only worries in life were making sure you didn’t get caught sneaking out with your friends until the early hours of the morning. This song puts you back in your teenage self, a self where you miss school, a self where you slept in past midday, a self when you were invincible. The best time of our lives.

ELYSIUM
“Elysium” is what we all crave for at the end of a hard week at work. That need to shake off the rigidness of the office and to be intertwined in the hot and sweaty atmosphere of the nightclub. It’s a song that does what is says on the tin, there’s no hidden meanings or messages. Just a message of letting your hair down and having a good time.

ON THE LONG ROAD
There was so much loss during Covid. My partner lost her mum without warning and seeing the heart break was devastating. This was written for her. A song, I hope, people can seek solace in when they need a shoulder to cry on. This is my favourite track on the album, but also the hardest to perform live due to the emotions that run through me.

NO PLACE FOR LOVE
A story of two people who, despite being in a world which is designed to kick love into the gutter, give everything to make it work. When there’s no place for love, if they are in each other’s hearts, then nothing can break them. It’s a story of hope but also a story of struggle. Instead of going down the Hollywood happy ending, I wanted to add a more real-life aspect to it, the aspect that love can also hurt.

GAME CHANGER
“Game Changer” is all about wanting that person that you can’t have. In this case I wanted to write a song that oozed cheekiness to take it away from the common love song. It’s fast, hard and straight to the point. I wanted people to take this song and make it their own, I want the listener to believe that they are the ‘Game Changer’. Just like the running theme throughout the album it’s the optimism and the light at the end of the tunnel that makes this song so exciting.

FINAL STAND
Unlike the other songs, “Final Stand” delivers a darker message of battling your inner demons. Those days where you look at yourself in the mirror and the person looking back at you is telling you to give up. Musically it shows our heavier side and lyrically shows a darker side to us. This song brings the balance on the album.

COLLATERAL 2024 UK TOUR DATES

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GLASS SKY TOUR – FEBRUARY 2024

Feb 10 – Blackpool Winter Gardens – Book Tickets
Feb 16 – Swindon, The Victoria – Book Tickets
Feb 17 – Swansea, Bunkhouse – Book Tickets
Feb 18 – Wrexham, Xswrexham – Book Tickets
Feb 22 – Wolverhampton, KKs Steel Mill – Book Tickets
Feb 23 – Glasgow, The Classic Grand – Book Tickets
Feb 24 – Sheffield, Corporation – Book Tickets
Feb 25 – London, The Cart & Horses – Book Tickets (Sold Out)

APRIL 2024
April 20 – Blackpool, Waterloo – Book Tickets

FM TOUR – MAY/JUNE 2024
May 3 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms – Book Tickets
May 4 – Gateshead, Glasshouse – Book Tickets
May 5 – Leeds, Brudenell – Book Tickets
May 10 – Bury St Edmunds, Apex – Book Tickets
May 18 – Newbury, Arlington Arts – Book Tickets
May 31 – Glasgow, Oran Mor – Book Tickets
June 1 – Aberdeen, Lemon Tree – Book Tickets

JULY 2024
July 6 – Southend on Sea, Chinnerys – Book Tickets

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