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‘snew 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.
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 bandconsists 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)
Blues-rock icon Walter Trout is exploding into 2024 with a new album, heavy touring and today he reveals the new video for Brokenfeaturing powerhouse singer Beth Hart. You can watch the videoHERE. The song is taken from new album, Broken, which will be released on 1 March via Provogue / Mascot Label Group and features appearances from Hart, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and Harmonica virtuoso Will Wilde. You can order the album HERE.
He has started the year in an incredible way by hitting the road, as harder than ever. Today he begins a seven date tour of Australia, before a run of ten dates in the USA in March. He then flies to Europe to continue the tour as it runs through Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Czechia, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, and The Netherlands through April and May and then to the UK in October. Talking about the tour he says, “Music is my escape from everything that’s broken in our world. Come out and rock away your blues with my band and me.” Tickets are available from www.waltertrout.com
A few collaborators joined Trout for the first time. “I thought my friend Beth Hart could relate to the title track, Broken,” he says of the warrior princess whose fiery vocals coil with his own. “With that song, I was looking at the world – especially what’s going on in the United States – but also thinking about my recovery from the things that happened to me. I had the first verse – ‘Pieces of me seem to break away/I lose a little more every day’. But it was almost too much for me to go back into that shit. So my wife, Marie, was able to help me with the lyrics – and she nailed it. The guitar solo, that’s maybe my favourite on the record. I tracked it with the band, one take. I wanted to see if I could beat it – but they wouldn’t let me!”
All of us are broken. But no one is beyond repair. It’s a philosophy that Walter Trout has lived by during seven volatile decades at the heart of America’s society and blues-rock scene. Even now, with the world more fractured than ever – by politics, economics, social media and culture wars – the fabled US bluesman’s latest album, Broken, chronicles the bitter schisms of modern life but refuses to succumb to them. He recently released the first taster from the album, Bleed, featuring Will Wilde.
“I’ve always tried to write positive songs, and this album is not quite that,” considers the 72-year-old of an all-original tracklisting that rages and soothes. “But I always hold on to hope. I think that’s why I wrote this album.”
For the last half-century, however rocky his path, hope and resilience has always lit the way. The beat of Trout’s unbelievable story are well-known: the traumatic childhood in Ocean City, New Jersey; the audacious move to the West Coast in ’74; the auspicious but chaotic sideman shifts with John Lee Hooker and Big Mama Thornton; the raging addictions that somehow never stopped the boogie when he was with Canned Heat in the early-’80s.
Even now, some will point to Trout’s mid-’80s guitar pyrotechnics in the lineup of John Mayall’s legendary Bluesbreakers as his career high point. But for a far greater majority of fans, the blood, heart and soul of his solo career since 1989 is the main event, the bluesman’s songcraft always reaching for some greater truth, forever surging forward, never shrinking back.
It’s a peerless creative streak underlined by the guitarist’s regular triumphs at ceremonies, including the Blues Music Awards, SENA European Guitar Awards, British Blues Awards and Blues Blast Music Awards. The iconic British DJ ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris spoke for millions when he declared Trout “the world’s greatest rock guitarist” in his 2001 autobiography, The Whispering Years.
The album was recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs in LA with producer Eric Corne. “This is our 15th album together,” says the bluesman. “Eric and I just have a way of working, man. A friend who came into the studio and watched us and said, ‘Man, you guys are like a machine’. It’s unspoken.”
With gallows humour, Trout notes that his new album opens with a track called Broken and ends with one called Falls Apart. He can’t deny the link between the personal and the socio-political mood in the air, and as such, between those two bookends lie some of the most raw and bruised songs of his career. Still hope leads the way with the notion that music can help us overcome brokenness – one note at a time.
Full tour dates, remaining shows: 27 Jan – Factory Theatre – Marrickville, AUSTRALIA 28 Jan – Lizottes – Newcastle, AUSTRALIA 30 Jan – Hermonie German Club of Canberra – Narrabundah, AUSTRALIA 01 Feb – The Gov – Hindmarsh, AUSTRALIA 02 Feb – The Gov – Hindmarsh, AUSTRALIA 03 Feb – Freo.Social – Fremantle, AUSTRALIA 24 Feb – Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival – Clearwater, FL, USA 01 Mar – Musical Instrument Museum – Phoenix, AZ, USA 03 Mar – Coach House Concert Hall – San Suan Cappistrana, CA, USA 06 Mar – Belly Up – Solana Beach, CA, USA 07 Mar – The Canyon-Agoura Hills – Agoura Halls, CA, USA 08 Mar – The Tower Theatre – Fresno, CA, USA 09 Mar – World Records – Bakersfield, CA, USA 10 Mar – The Siren – Morro Bay, CA, USA 12 Mar – Yoshi’s Oakland – Oakland, CA, USA 14 Mar – Crest Theatre – Sacramento, CA, USA 03 Apr – Kulturcenter Jammerbugt – Aabybro, DENMARK 04 Apr – Eksercerhuset – Fredericia, DENMARK 06 Apr – Amager Bio – Copenhagen, DENMARK 09 Apr – Biljardkompaniet – Kristianstad, SWEDEN 10 Apr – Kungsbacka Teater – Kungsbacka, SWEDEN 11 Apr – Röverstaden – Oslo, NORWAY 12 Apr – Ottos – Finnsnes, NORWAY 13 Apr – Kulturakademin – Motala, SWEDEN 15 Apr – Bryggarsalen – Odenplan, SWEDEN 17 Apr – Pakkahuoneenaukio – Tampere, FINLAND 18 Apr – House of Culture – Helsinki, FINLAND 20 Apr – Katalin – Uppsala, SWEDEN 23 Apr – Archa Theatre – Praha, Czechia 24 Apr – Der Anker – Leipzig, GERMANY 25 Apr – Kesselhaus in der Kulturbrauerei – Berlin, GERMANY 26 Apr – Markethalle – Hamburg, GERMANY 27 Apr – Bürgerhaus Stollwerck – Köln, GERMANY 28 Apr – Zeche Bochum – Bochum, GERMANY 30 Apr – Alhambra – Paris, FRANCE 01 May – Musiktheater REX – Bensheim, GERMANY 03 May – Konzertfabrik 27 & Mini Z7 – Pratteln, SWITZERLAND 04 May – Im Wizemann – Stuttgart, GERMANY 06 May – Rockhouse – Salzburg, AUSTRIA 07 May – Colos-Seal – Aschaffenburg, GERMANY 09 May – Paradiso – Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS 10 May – Luxor Live – Arnhem, NETHERLANDS 12 May – Poppodium 013 – Tilburg, NETHERLANDS 16 Oct – Opera House – Buxton, UK 17 Oct – Queens hall – Edinburgh, UK 18 Oct – The Glasshouse – Gateshead, UK 19 Oct – Picturedrome – Holmfirth, UK 22 Oct – Apex – Bury St Edmunds, UK 23 Oct – Cheese & Grain – Frome, UK 24 Oct – Town Hall – Birmingham, UK 25 Oct – Islington Assembly Hall – London, UK
WHITECHAPEL‘s new live album, Live In The Valley, is out today and available across all digital platforms on Metal Blade Records.
Live In The Valley was captured live at the band’s seventh annual Christmas Benefit Show on December 22nd, 2022 at The Mill & Mine in their hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee and features songs from the albums The Valley and Kin. The audio for Live In The Valley was recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered by WHITECHAPEL guitarist Zach Householder and serves as a chapter closer before the band begins work on their ninth studio album.
Watch the previously released live video for “Lost Boy” at THIS LOCATION.
Live In The Valley Track Listing: 01. When a Demon Defiles a Witch 02. Forgiveness Is Weakness 03. Brimstone 04. Hickory Creek 05. Black Bear 06. Doom Woods 07. I Will Find You 08. A Bloodsoaked Symphony 09. Anticure 10. Lost Boy 11. Orphan 12. This Is Exile 13. The Saw Is the Law
At this stage in the game, the name Whitechapel commands respect. Already sitting on one of the most enviable catalogs in contemporary metal, in 2019 they dropped The Valley, showcasing a confident evolution in their sound and standing as a true landmark release that sets a new standard for the genre. “To me, it was like the stars aligning for us to create our almost perfect record in regard to songwriting, vocal performance, the mix and master, and the artwork,” says guitarist Alex Wade. “We like to look at our albums as chapters of our career, and that is one chapter I will never forget. I think it really solidified that we can embrace a new sound, and if we execute it properly, then the fanbase is going to support and enjoy it.” In 2021, they return with that album’s successor, the mighty Kin, which is an even more dynamic and diverse collection, further advancing the band’s sound into new territory without losing sight of what brought them to this point.
“I feel with every album, we learn what worked best on the last one and try to utilize that in our writing. Early in the writing, there was some discussion of the album being like ‘The Valley’ part II, not literally called that, but in how the songs sound and flow through it. It’s very much a storytelling type record like ‘The Valley’ was,” adds vocalist Phil Bozeman, “Musically, we just want to create what we vibe with at the given moment. We write music with how we feel and not what is expected of us, while lyrically the idea of continuing from the story of ‘The Valley’ was always the goal.”
“For a generation of fans, WHITECHAPEL are the most legitimately brutal band of the deathcore movement.” – Kerrang!
“… one of the more unique metal bands still making music today.” – Metal Injection
“Phil Bozeman… commanded the stage and seemed to tower over the audience as he walked across the monitors…The band’s ability to combine powerful music with fun and energetic stage presence made for an unforgettable night of metal music.” – Pop Break
“Their performance… was superb and felt so nostalgic. As a Knoxville native, I have been a WHITECHAPEL fan for longer than I can remember and to see these guys evolve over the last fifteen years has been incredible to witness. Their humble demeanor and professionalism shine on and off the stage.” – Keynote Music Collective
WHITECHAPEL: Vocals: Phil Bozeman Lead Guitar: Ben Savage Rhythm Guitar: Alex Wade Guitar: Zach Householder Bass: Gabe Crisp
Renowned blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa and Grammy-winning legend Peter Frampton have teamed up to release a powerful new version of Humble Pie’s “Four Day Creep.” This new rendition, available on all streaming platforms via Joe Bonamassa’s J&R Adventures label, is a testament to the enduring power and influence of classic rock. The collaboration between Bonamassa and Frampton brings a contemporary edge to “Four Day Creep,” a song that has resonated with rock fans since its original release. Bonamassa’s fiery guitar work complements Frampton’s renowned prowess, while both lend their recognizable vocals to the track creating a version that pays homage to the original while injecting a fresh, modern vibe.
This partnership is a significant moment in rock music, uniting two generations of guitar legends. Bonamassa, known for his mastery of the blues-rock genre, and Frampton, a Grammy-winning artist with a rich history in rock music, together deliver a performance that is both respectful of Humble Pie’s legacy and forward-looking in its execution. The new version of “Four Day Creep” featuring Joe Bonamassa with Peter Frampton is now available on all major streaming platformsand released on Bonamassa’s own J&R Adventures label.
This new single comes on the heels of the 2024 Blues Music Award nominations, where Joe earned nods for both Blues Rock Artist and Blues Rock Album. These nominations cement the triumph of his latest studio album, Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Recently, Bonamassa shared his journey in the documentary Guitar Man, now available for a limited time to watch on Joe’s store for free. Bonamassa continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his relentless touring and musical innovations. Fans can look forward to more electrifying performances as tickets for his 2024 tour, covering major cities in the U.S. and Europe, including a return to the iconic Royal Albert Hall, are now available. Order tickets from https://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/.
ABOUT PETER FRAMPTON Peter Frampton, a Grammy-winning guitarist and one of rock’s most celebrated artists, rose to prominence at 18 as a co-founder of Humble Pie. His extensive collaborations include legendary names such as George Harrison, David Bowie, and B.B. King. Frampton’s acclaimed 2007 album, Fingerprints, won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album. With over 17 million worldwide sales, his album “Frampton Comes Alive!” remains one of the top-selling live records of all time. His influence on rock music and guitar playing continues to resonate across generations. www.peterframpton.com
ABOUT JOE BONAMASSA Joe Bonamassa, a blues-rock superstar, is celebrated for his virtuosic guitar playing and compelling live performances. A three-time Grammy-nominated artist, he has achieved 27 No. 1 albums on the Billboard Blues Chart. With over 40 albums spanning various genres, Bonamassa’s extensive catalogue reflects his status as a living legend in the music world. www.jbonamassa.com
Spring 2024 U.S. TOUR Tickets available from jbonamassa.com February 19 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace February 21 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre February 23 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center For The Arts February 24 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor February 25 – Durham, NC – DPAC February 27 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium February 29 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Sandler Center March 1 – Roanoke, VA – Berglund Center March 2 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre March 4 – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater March 5 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Auditorium March 7 – Pensacola, FL – Saenger Theatre March 8 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage March 9 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage March 11 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall March 12 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center March 14 – Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium March 15 – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center March 16 – Clearwater, FL – The Sound March 18-22 – Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX – Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico
APRIL 2024 EU TOUR Tickets available from jbonamassa.com April 4 – London, UK – The Royal Albert Hall April 5 – London, UK – The Royal Albert Hall April 7 – Oostende, BE – Kursaal Oostende April 9 – Koln, DE – Lanxess Arena April 11 – Paris, FR – Palais Des Sport April 12 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live April 13 – Muenster, DE – Messe Und Congress Center April 15 – Leipzig, DE – Arena Leipzig April 17 – Katowice, PL – Spodek April 18 – Berlin, DE – Mercedes Benz Arena April 19 – Vienna, AT – Stadthalle
Renowned Polish multi-talented metal musician Paul Jaroszewicz (Vader, Decapitated, Hate, Antigama, Obscure Sphinx) alongside experienced musicians on the Polish metal scene: Adrian Meissner, Rafał Tarlachan, Błażej Kasprzak and Jakub Śliwowski will inaugurate their newest project – SHADOHM.
Prepare yourselves for the latest offering of pure, unadulterated darkness of black metal, energy of groove metal, climate and heavy melodies of doom metal and absurdly low-tuned notes.
“Through Darkness Towards Enlightenment” is a modern combination of styles such bands as Architects, Lorna Shore, Meshuggah, Gojira and Katatonia shocking to the listener from start to finish.
Five tracks of melodic trance with amazing vocals that will take you to another dimension of modern metal. The band is a conglamerate of experienced professionals focused on one common goal – bringing our vision to the masses.
Music for debut album was recorded:
drums at Santa Studio by Mikołaj Kiciak, Filip Hałucha, Sebastian Has;
guitars & bass at Heinrich House Studio by Filip Hałucha;
vocals at Santa Studio by Sebastian Has.
All was mixed and mastered by Sebastian Has at Santa Studio (Behemoth, Obscure Sphinx). Cover art was done by vocalist Adrian Meissner & Michal “Xaay” Loranc (God Dethroned, Kamelot, Nile). Band photo by Aleksandra „Kosa” Majak.
Pavulon comments: “Through Darkness Towards Enlightenment is a commentary on how I perceive the surrounding reality and is inspired by everything that I encountered throughout the years. It is a form of releasing the pressure and frustration growing within for many years, a form of catharsis, a sort of therapy – coming to terms with my demons and finding the strength to pursue my goals against all odds.“
Debut album will be released March 8, 2023 digitally and on CD by Polish well known label Selfmadegod Records. Pre-order will be launched at the beginning of February in label’s webstore.
On the day of the album’s release, the Shadohm will go on Czarna Pascha 2024 tour with the Batushka as a direct support: Dates as follows:
1. Through Darkness 2. Blurred 3. Fair Weather Friend 4. Ripped Apart 5. Towards Enlightenment
Line-up:
Adrian “Klama” Meissner (Batushka, It Follows) – vocal Paweł “Pavulon” Jaroszewicz (Batushka, Antigama) – drums Rafał “Tarlachan” Łyszczarz (Batushka, Hore) – guitars, vocal Błażej Kasprzak (Batushka) – bass Jakub “Szatan” Śliwowski (Batushka, Hore) – guitars
One of the distinguishing features of Shadohm is undeniably our custom guitars, built to order by our friend Kriz Ramirez from Mexico, at his company – K. Ramirez Guitars. Due to our preference for tuning low (even very low), we knew that Kriz would be the right person to make them, considering his years of experience as a luthier and as a musician.
We opted for a shape that is a variation of the Iceman model produced by Ibanez. All three guitars are 9-string “Spitfire” models, equipped with custom-made Fishman Fluence pickups. The bridge was built from scratch specifically for us by Kriz’s team based on the Hipshot bridge because they don’t manufacture bridges for nine-string multiscale guitars as a standard. The scale is 30” for the lowest string and 28” for the highest, making them an ideal combination for comfort (it makes catching various peculiar chords a bit easier) and also allowing all tones, even the lowest ones, to resonate without detuning. We chose this setup because we tune down to F# on the thickest string (an octave lower than the classical F# on an eight-string guitar), and the conventional solutions available on the market were insufficient.
As for the wood selection, following Kriz’s advice, we settled on flamed maple, while the fretboard itself is made of exotic Granadillo wood, which performs excellently in low tunings.
We aimed for an original look. All three guitars are in a beige shade, we swapped the classic potentiometers for knobs, and the logo on the 12th fret and the lumin laye shimmer in blue under UV light – associations with Dune are entirely accurate. You can see the details in the photos, and already in March, during the upcoming “Black Pasha” tour, you will be able to hear and see live how these instruments present themselves in all their splendor.
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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